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Sudden soaking smacks Stettler ‘It was a lot of water in a short period of time,’ says town official RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Darkening the summer sky, a strong rainstorm with small hail turned many Stettler streets into streams last Wednesday night, but caused little other damage. “We haven’t heard from anybody who had water in their basements,” said Melissa Robbins, the director of operations for the Town of Stettler. The 20-minute storm, which hit at about 7:45 p.m., dumped less than one inch — 27 millimetres, which was recorded for July 18 in three separate storms, according to records from Alberta Agri-Info Centre in Stettler. “If it was 10 or 15 minutes more, we would have been looking at a more serious situation,” Robbins said. “It just overwhelmed the storm main and every pipe got full.” Some streets were almost impassable because of the water accumulation. “I know it was knee deep in some areas and up to three feet in other areas,” Robbins said. “It was a lot of water in a short period of time.” Streets that were hit the hardest were in the areas of 47 Avenue one block north and south between 53 and 56 streets, and the area of 51 Avenue southeast of 67 Street. Aside from some roads immersed in water, no other serious damage was reported in town. As a result, the impact from the latest storm was minor compared to a storm in July 2010, when more than 70 homes reported flooding due to the sanitary system being overloaded. “The town has been taking steps to ensure that all sump pumps that collect storm water infiltration at basements have been disconnected from the sanitary service and the water from sump pumps is released onto the lawn,” Robbins said. “Completing these disconnections saves all of us the damages that a sewer backup can cause in basements.”
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In the heat of last Wednesday night’s rainstorm, Town of Stettler public works employee Ivan Wilford drains high water on 54 Street. No major damage was reported in town, and flowerbeds at Stettler Community Gardens remained strong and relatively healthy after the storm. Work crews and office staff, and some councillors, responded to the incident, as submerged roads were relatively dry and drained by about 10 p.m. County of Stettler reported no damage or high water or road washouts, said chief administrative officer Tim Fox. While the Town of Stettler reported pellet-sized hail in surrounding parts, the County of Stettler reported hail the size of a dime that levelled gardens and damaged field crops for farmers. Walnut-sized hailstones in the Buffalo Lake south shore area were also reported and caused “serious” damage to many recreation vehicles and travel trailers.
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A truck driver plows through water on 47 Avenue during last Wednesday’s rain burst in Stettler.
Storm surge crushes crops near Buffalo Lake RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Hailstones as big as walnuts reportedly levelled crops between Erskine and Buffalo Lake during the severe summer storm that swept across the Stettler region last Wednesday. “ We h a d 5 5 c l a i m s for that day, and five of them had three storms in one day,” said Lorelei Hulston, manager of provincial and central region insurance operations for Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) office in Stettler. That AFSC office covers the County of Stettler, east to Halkirk and north and west to Bashaw. No claims, however, were reported from the Bashaw area, she said. Damage was mixed, and ranged from 10 per cent to 80 per cent, which is considered typical
RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter
Farm worker Dan Hofer looks over a damaged field after last Wednesday’s rain and hailstorm struck Stettler and area. Lee Brown’s wheat crop north of Erskine was one of the many local fields hit hard in the storm. for hail damage. “The closer to the lake, the damage was more severe,” Hulston said. Farms north of Highway 12 and east of
Highway 56 reported the most claims, as hail in the region ranged from small pea size to as big as “large grapes,” she said. The eye of the storm
locally appeared to be in the Red Willow area, Hulston said. “It was big hailstones, just a little smaller than a golf ball,” said Lee
Brown, who had part of his crop, about 12 kilometres north of Erskine, seriously damaged. “It’s a 100-per-cent claim.”
The wheat stood about two-and-a-half-feet high before the storm slammed the field. “Hail damage affects different crops differently,” Hulton said. Many types of crop might be able to recover, while others are “totally lost,” she said. “Now that the crops are headed and in pod, this damage will impact the yield this year. Canola can be resilient at early stages and can recover quite easily. “Once podded, it is more difficult to recover and has no opportunity to grow more crop.” Fa r t h e r e a s t t o t h e S a s k a t c h ew a n b o r d e r, 59 claims representing 31,000 acres were reported at the Castor office, with damage ranging from 10 per cent to 100 per cent. “The hail was larger than in the Stettler area, some golf-ball to tennisball size,” Hulston said. Mostly, though, the storm covered the area north of Castor and travelled eastward.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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Stettler women Robin Schwartz (left), Morgan Laurin and Christie Greiner competed in the Southern Alberta Bodybuilding Championships last month at Red Deer College. The other Stettler competitor in the regional competition was Katie Bainbridge.
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Female bodybuilding might not be a well-known sport in Stettler, but four Stettler women just made strides to change that with respectable placings in the Southern Alberta Bodybuilding Championships. The women performed on stage last month at the Red Deer College performing arts centre. Robin Schwartz trains the Stettler women, and she’s also a competitor. The Red Deer event was her second time in the regional competition. For Katie Bainbridge, Christie Greiner and Morgan Laurin, it was their first time in the bodybuilding event. “Bodybuilding training, whether it is for health reasons, improved athletic performance, weight loss or a competition such as this, can be for anyone,” Schwartz said. “It makes you follow through with a commitment, pushes you outside your comfort levels, and makes you realize that you can do things you never thought possible.” The Red Deer competition was composed of several different categories of male and female bodybuilding, with each category subdivided into tiers based on weight and height. Schwartz and Greiner competed in the figure Tier 1 short division, with ninth- and 10th-place finishes, respectively. Laurin placed eighth in the figure Tier 1 medium division, while Bainbridge had a 10th-place finish in the bikini medium division. Figure competitions require three individual poses and a round of quarter turns, as judges look for athletic appearance, muscular development without looking masculine, overall symmetry and posing skill. The bikini competition also requires poses, but with more personal flair. Judges are looking for grace, leanness, suit appearance and feminine symmetry. The local women began their training and pose practising in January, with a regimented routine and followed nutritional guidelines. “It required a lot of dedication and hard work,” Schwartz said. “I am very proud of the girls.” Schwartz and Laurin, along with two other local athletes, plan to compete in the Muscle Beach competition in October at Edmonton. Earlier this month, Schwartz opened her own training facility in Stettler, known as Thrive 360.
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Morgan Laurin of Stettler Laurin placed eighth in the figure Tier 1 medium division at the Southern Alberta Bodybuilding Championships in Red Deer.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT NEWS
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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Police probe ‘loud, racist’ music SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK Stettler RCMP detachment Below is a summary of most calls for Stettler RCMP service from last Tuesday, July 17, to this Sunday, July 22. Calls with the “SUI� notation 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 17 5:23 a.m. — A 911 call reported the theft of a whitecoloured, 2006 Dodge Caravan that was parked behind the garage at a residence on 49 Avenue. The caller advised that the van had a full tank of gas and the keys were left inside. This van was recovered by Olds RCMP. Suspects that have moved into the Stettler area have been identified. Charges are pending. 9:19 a.m. — An animal call reported six young horses loose on Highway 56, seven miles north of Stettler. The horses were not located. 9:24 p.m. — A 911 call reported a semi-truck rolling through the stop sign on Highway 21 and Highway 11, northbound and almost causing a collision with an eastbound car. The licence plate given for the truck was not a match and the truck was not intercepted. Wednesday, July 18 2:05 a.m. — Audible alarm reported at the Big Valley School. Investigators attended and identified the alarm as a fire alarm. The building was secure and not burning. 3:24 a.m. — Report of an SUV driving into a tree near 50 Avenue and 50 Street. The caller was unsure of any injuries, because no one was getting out of the vehicle. Investigators attended and noted a white-coloured Kia Sportage parked on the sidewalk next to the tree. A 42-year-old female from Stettler was also noted to be laying on the sidewalk next to the vehicle. EMS was contacted as the female was complaining of injuries and could not move. There was no driving evidence. SUI 1:05 p.m. — Report of a truck towing a travel trailer on Highway 12, eastbound from Erskine. The caller advised that the propane tank was dragging on the pavement between the truck and trailer. There was concern that the tank would explode soon. A patrol was conducted and the vehicle was not located. 2:27 p.m. — Complaint of a driver operating a dark maroon-coloured Toyota or Nissan pickup truck on 70 Street in a dangerous manner. The vehicle was observed to be all over the road and up and down the sidewalks. Unfortunately the licence plate number was not obtained and an investigator did not find the offending vehicle. 3:21 p.m. — Complaint of a semi-truck tailgating a Hyundai Elantra automobile
on Highway 56 south of Stettler. An investigator patrolled the highway to learn that the caller was actually on Highway 12 and west of Erskine. 3:55 p.m. — Complaint of loud and racist music coming from a Fourth Avenue South residence in Big Valley. Investigators attended the offending residence and did not hear any music. The new residents were issued a warning. 4:10 p.m. — Complaint of a possible impaired driver operating a white- coloured pickup truck and hauling a Harley Davidson motorcycle in the box. The caller stated that the truck was swerving back and forth in the driving lane and was all over the road on Highway 56 south of Stettler. The truck was intercepted on Highway 56 near the A&W and the 55-year-old male driver from Drumheller was found to be sober. 8:34 p.m. — A 911 call complained of a silvercoloured, jacked up, Dodge truck with loud exhaust, driving past a 52 Street residence at 65 kilometers/hour and splashing water 10 feet in the air. The truck was also reported to be splashing water at residents out in streets. The owner of the truck was identified as a 20year-old male from Stettler. He was sent a $402 ticket for careless driving. 8:56 p.m. — Report of big waves occurring near the intersection of 45 Avenue and 57 Street, due to the nd accumulation of water and moving traffic on the street. The caller was advised that Public Works was dealing with the water problem. The “ocean of water� subsided within the next two days. 9:06 p.m. — An anonymous call reporting a stuck pickup truck on a lease road off of Range Road 192, south. The caller also reported that there were four persons on board and they might be drinking. 11:09 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Township Road 38-4, east of Range Road 19-2. The 2007 Dodge Caliber was not driveable. Thursday, July 19 8:20 a.m. — Report of suspicious activity on First Avenue south, Big Valley. A homeowner let her dog out at 4 a.m., the dog ran over to the corner of the yard, barked and then came back inside. In the morning, the caller’s husband found a pair of gloves on the back deck and the gloves did not belong to the caller or her husband. The caller believes that the dog scared a prowler away. There was nothing stolen. 11:20 a.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision on Main Street in front of the TD Bank. A 63-yearold female driver from Edmonton, backed her Pontiac Montana into the door of a Cadillac STS, while the 73-year-old male driver from Mirror was waiting for the light to change. The driver of the van was issued a ticket for “backing up unsafely.�
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6:41 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a tree. The 47-yearold owner of a Honda Civic, from Fort Saskatchewan, backed into a tree during a heavy storm. Damage to the car was estimated at $2,300. 8:03 p.m. — Report of a stolen eight-month-old Rottweiler dog from a stall at the Lions campground. The 19-year-old female owner from Edson advised that her shy and never aggressive dog was leashed up on a long chain while the family was busy for 45 minutes. The next day, the complainant was contacted and said that she just saw her dog and tried to chase him down, but he was too fast and ran into a slough area. The dog was not stolen and simply got off the leash. 10:51 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 56. Friday, July 20 6:50 a.m. — A 911 call reporting 30 head of cattle on Highway 601. The owner of the cattle was identified and with the assistance of a Stettler County Enforcement Officer, the cows were moved into a temporary fenced area. 11:10 a.m. — Complaint of an abandoned vehicle at a lease site near Highway 835 and Township Road 372. The truck was towed. 12:19 p.m. — Complaint of a barking dog on 55 Street. The reported tha the dog barks for five that minutes, stops, then starts barking again. The complaint was referred to the Stettler Bylaw Officer. 1:48 p.m. — Complaint of nuts and bolts missing off a John m Deere tractor and a number of gaskets. The 60-year- old caller from rural Byemoor had possible suspects, but would not name them. SUI 7:02 p.m. — Complaint of a landlord and police going into a 46 Street residence basement suite without the tenant’s permission. It was explained that the landlord was checking for flooding in the basement as there was a lot of water being pumped out of the sump. 10:13 p.m. — Complaint of dangerous use of a firearm on Township Road 41-0. The complainant was riding horses in the area with his children and persons were firing a rifle into a slough in the area. SUI 11:04 p.m. — Report of mischief to vehicles on 60 Street and the caller reported that her boyfriend has caught one of the youths and is detaining him at the location. An investigator attended and it was determined that the teenagers had been riding by vehicles on their bikes and slapping the mirrors. These mirrors would fold in toward the vehicle’s windows, causing a loud noise. Two 17-year-old males and one 16-yearold were detained and transported to the detachment. One of the youth’s mother attended the detachment and took custody of all three. All were warned
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Saturday, July 21 12:34 a.m. — Report of a suspicious person pounding on the door on 68 Street. The person was last seen running down the street northbound. An investigator attended the area, but failed to locate anyone. 3:09 a.m. — Report of an assault at the soccer field near West Stettler Park. A 17-year-old male from Stettler was punched in the face and dragged out of his vehicle. Another 17-yearold from Spruce Drive was arrested and charged with assault and mischief to property. His first court date is Sept. 11. 9:59 a.m. — Complaint of several loud vehicles revving their engines and drag racing, possibly near the Lions Campground. The caller was advised that the Stettler “Shoot Out� was taking place at the airport. 3:07 p.m. — Complaint of a 17-year-old male operating an ATV on the road at Rochon Sands. Investigators attended and found the ATV to be parked. The owners were issued a warning about operating an ATV on a jighway. 9:47 p.m. — Complaint of a bush party on Range Road 20-4. The caller reported lots of hollering has been going on all day and getting louder. He also heard gunshots at the location earlier at about 3:30 p.m. Alcohol was believed to be a factor and it was unknown how many people were on location. Investigators attended the area and could hear music playing in the distance. The property reps said that it was an annual event and that they inform the surrounding neighbours of it. A warning was issued.
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about their actions and there were no charges, as there was no damage. 11:13 p.m. — Investigators attended a residence on Township Road 41-0 in response to a reported firearm complaint. Upon approaching the residence, the investigator observed a 20-yearold Stettler male drinking. The same male is currently on court-ordered conditionsnot to possess or consume alcohol for an earlier charge of impaired driving causing death. When the people at the residence spotted the police, they notified the man that the police were present and the male then ran out the door and into the woods, evading investigators. The accused has been arrested and is currently being held in custody at the Red Deer Remand Centre. He’s awaiting another bail hearing.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Promoting Stettler in the tradition of Carl Stettler
Calgary wants to save sharks, for Pete’s sake Something curious seems to happen to some folks who get themselves elected as councillors in large urban centres across North America. They seem to become deluded with their newfound sense of power and set out to save the world from evil and tyranny. That new sense of grandiose destiny usually comes as a complete surprise to city voters who were under the impression they were electing folks to look after fixing potholes and seeing that the police and fire service were functioning. I guess those activities are just too mundane to keep city officials busy, so they decide to expand into becoming saviours of the environment and to change people’s nasty habits. The fact that those actions are beyond their humble mandates does not deter them one bit — it seems the more absurd the idea, the bigger the issue becomes. That brings us to Calgary city council — after much debate, that insightful council voted to ban the sale of shark-fin soup within the city limits. Now, sharks aren’t exactly a common species around Calgary (an exception might be within some lawfirm offices), so the economic and environmental impact wouldn’t be significant for this ban. One assumes there will be a shark-fin soup inspector hired to enforce the ban, so there’s an employment opportunity for someone. Councillors and their spin doctors were quick to point out that the ban was merely a symbolic gesture to show solidarity with those who want to ban the practice of killing sharks for their fins. But their action is the beginning of a slippery slope to ban almost anything that comes to the city council’s whim. Other large urban centres across the continent have done exactly that, and they do so with impunity. What has this to do with agriculture, you might ponder — well, urban jurisdictions are the well-spring of legislation that was later passed by provincial, state and federal governments. One might recall the crisis in the horse industry when governments in the U.S., at almost every level, banned the slaughter of unwanted horses. City and state governments have banned the production of foie gras, the use of gestation crates for hog production, cages for egg
production and, of course, banning the use of herbicides and pesticides has become a badge of political correctness. The list grows every year, and with the shark fin ban in Calgary, you can see this banning practice growing in Canada. One might surmise that this sort of legislative nonsense is mainly confined to the naive and gullible in large cities. If only we were so sure — the point is that there are a lot more dumb voters in the city, whose notions could have production consequences on agriculture and food processing. It’s a reality that zealous green and animal rights groups know all to well. They also know that getting a foot in the door is just the first step. It seems influencing “dumb aldermen” is easy if one notes all the banning that’s occurring across North America and Europe. True, banning things that are beyond your jurisdiction is cheap politics — it does make an elected official look good, without having to do anything. The shark-fin ban was done by those who painted a horrific image of finless sharks dying a slow death by suffocation. But then we kill other animals for other dubious purposes —we boil crabs and lobsters alive, we kill animals just for their fur, and yes we at times race horses to early deaths. If politicians are being honest and altruistic, should we not be banning all of these practices and not just the harvesting and sale of shark fins. The fear is that is what will eventually happen, and slowly but surely agriculture will be negatively affected. It’s a slow and insidious process already. Animal agriculture is being forced to adopt costly production practices by buyers that are based on perception — not facts. The same is happening in crop production with herbicide and pesticide use — they are harder to develop and face restricted usage. The battle against GM plants goes on. I’m not saying that it all started with banning shark-fin soup, but the pattern is becoming familiar. Will Verboven is the editor of Alberta Farmer.
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‘Men more accountable for motives than anything else’ Motivation is defined as that which moves us toward an action, provokes us to decisions and precipitates change. Motivation is powerful ... and important. At a busy dental office, a patient was in the habit of arriving late. When he received a reminder call to confirm an appointment, he said, “I’ll be about 15 minutes late. That won’t be a problem, will it?” “No,” replied the dental assistant. “We just won’t have time to give you an anesthetic.” He has been arriving for appointments 10 minutes early ever since! A bit closer to home … two years ago, while cleaning out my garage, I threw out all of my fishing equipment. I was certain that I would never use any of it again; that is until a couple of weeks ago when my granddaughter asked me if I had ever fished. I said that I used to take her father fishing. She said, “Grandpa, I want to learn how to fish and I want you to be the one to teach me.” All at once, I am motivated to buy new fishing equipment! The Bible has a lot to say about motivation. Jesus was, of course, exemplary in this. He explained that His primary motive and purpose “... is to do the will of Him (God) who sent Me and to finish His work.” (John 4:34) David, king of Israel and prolific writer of Psalms, exhibited a comparable motivation. In Psalm 40:8, David stated, “I desire to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” Later he wrote, “... earth has nothing I desire besides you.” (Psalm 73:25) Christians are supposed to be motivated and inspired in a similar fashion. However,
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it’s relatively easy for selfishness, selfaggrandizement and the “it’s all about me” syndrome to confuse or even contaminate otherwise pure motives. I wonder at times if we really do much of anything with a truly selfless motive. No doubt this was one of the reasons that Jesus taught, “The greatest among you will be your servant ...” (Matthew 23:11) To follow Christ, we are called to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. (Matthew 16:24) The cross represents death and Jesus’ message is that only as we die to self can we truly follow Him. We do that by placing God first and by being motivated not by “... vanity and conceit, but by considering others better than ourselves.” (Philippians 2:3) Our motives should be to seek and serve God, “Not with eye-service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.” (Ephesians 6:6) “Men are more accountable for their motives, than for anything else ...,” says Archibald Alexander.
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Hayden sworn in as MLA 2007 — Five years ago — Stettler Agricultural Society celebrated its centennial with a parade and rodeo. — Fire officials are investigating a Peavey Mart blaze that police describe as suspicious. The fire broke out in the clothing department. — Town council approved more than $42,000 to purchase benches and waste receptacles for main street. — Local barber Al Rueffler closed the barbershop he operated since 1961. — County of Stettler and Summer Village of Rochon Sands took arguments on annexation to the Municipal Government Board for a special hearing. — Almost 90 people gathered at the Stettler Public Library for a midnight party to reveal the final instalment of the Harry Potter series — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. — The Stettler Brick opened for business in the Stettler Mall. — At the provincial legislature in Edmonton, Jack Hayden was officially sworn in as the Drumheller-Stettler MLA, with
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Lt.-Gov. Norman Kwong presiding. 1997 —15 years ago — Stettler’s inaugural Farm and Ranch Days set a solid foundation to build on, according to chairman Dave McNally. — Renovations started at William E. Hay Composite High School to make way for the influx of Grade 9 students and a lab for 90 more computers. — Five area students — Tasha Bowles, Joey Stadelmann, Ryan Boer, Tomi McCrindle and Jennifer Melnyk — head to Japan, where among other stops, they will visit Stettler’s twin community, Okeppe. — A bull belonging to Stan Weatherly, a Bothaarea stock contractor, was named top bucking bull of the Calgary Stampede. — Four Stettler drama students — Kristin Johnson, Damion Van’t kruis,
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Major upgrades planned for Rec Centre RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter With the popular Stettler Recreation Centre now 20 years old, municipal officials are committed to major upgrades — estimated at more than $1.5 million — to meet the growing needs of users. Originally built as an arena, the facility is valued at about $23 million, but requires several improvements, said Lee Penner, the town’s director of parks and leisure services. Last week, Penner presented the expansion plans to council and administrators from the town and the County of Stettler. The briefing included a tour of the site. “It will be necessary to update parts of the building to make sure it will last for many years to come, and there are also some things that should be addressed to make the building more functional, cost-effective and user friendly,” Penner said. Major expansion of Stettler Public Library on the upper floor, estimated at $220,000, and repaving the parking lost for $250,000 could be the first stage, as both municipalities plan to apply for funding from the new federal Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIP). That parking would include 35 spaces on the west side, which would accommodate the new seniors’ centre planned upstairs in the conference room, and requested by seniors during community planning sessions this spring. Costs for that component haven’t been calculated, though town and county officials say they hope to complete that stage as soon as possible. “We want to put together a plan for these upgrades, so when any grants are available, we can be ready to apply,” Penner said. “We need to reinvest funding to keep this centre an important part of the community.” Both councils believe the partnership will help secure funding. “It would speak tons to have a joint town-county application,” said Stettler Mayor Dick Richards. “This grant is something we would seriously consider,” said Reeve Wayne Nixon. “Grants are more favourable when they have municipal partnerships.” Both the town and the county plan to submit a joint
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Town and county councils tour Stettler Recreation Centre last week as Lee Penner (right), the town’s director of parks and leisure services, describes the planned expansion of the Stettler Public Library. Stettler Mayor Dick Richards (left), County of Stettler recreation director Phil Holton and Reeve Wayne Nixon listen to Penner, who stands in the area that is pegged for library expansion. The Stettler Recreation Centre is in its 20th year. application before the Aug. 2 deadline. Penner further presented other upgrades and improvements, which include the ice plant estimated at $367,500, parking behind the arena for $200,000, new energy-efficient lighting for $180,000, new barn rubber flooring for dressing rooms for $125,000, new puck boards for $75,000, low-emissivity ceilings for $75,000, new automatic sliding doors at the main entrance, and upgrading the computer system for $50,000. The overall cost is expected to rise further as actual costs have yet to be determined to build a staircase between the two floors, drywall replacement, repairs to the
roof above the vestibule, new rooftop heating units, new opening arena boards to make it more efficient to reconfigure the main arena for various functions, and improve drainage on the north side of the building. “Most arenas are now going with sliding doors,” said Penner, who noted the standard doors are painted every year after they’re damaged and scarred by hockey bags and equipment, only to be damaged and painted every year. A stairwell in the lobby of the complex would further help to connect people to the two floors, Penner said, and also indicate that the facility is not just one floor, as many newcomers don’t realize.
Communities in Bloom judges Flint to review set to scout Stettler on Monday offer for Halkirk RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter After winning the national Communities in Bloom competition last year, Stettler has planted its hopes for an international title. Judges come to town this Monday to scout Stettler’s natural beauty. “We encourage residents and property owners to put their best forward to help make Stettler shine,” said Rob Spencer, who chairs the Heartland Beautification Committee of the Town of Stettler. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime for Stettler to compete at the international level.” As national winners in its population category, Stettler automatically became eligible to compete in the international competition. “We get judged on everything
— it’s not just residential areas that judges will be evaluating, but also commercial and industrial areas,” said Spencer, who urges people to clean up their backyard and lane areas. “We did well last year and we want to continue that.” He’s already optimistic that judges will be impressed with what they see in Stettler. “We’ve got lots of beautiful features and the community gardens look good this year,” said Spencer, who credits the Town of Stettler for its efforts. “Town staff does an excellent job to keep the town looking beautiful.” Berta Briggs, Lorna McIlroy and Diana Weiner are scheduled to evaluate and tour the town, which is competing in the category of “international challenge small.” After meeting with town officials
at 8:30 a.m, judges will spend the day assessing the community before an evening reception with organizers and invited guests. Winners will be announced in Edmonton at the National Awards and Symposium, set for Oct. 10 to 13. Communities are judged for tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape, turf and groundcovers, floral displays and community involvement. Stettler is up against the Alberta communities of Forestburg and Gibbons; Trail, B. C.; Assiniboia, Sask.; Neepawa and Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Man.; Fogo, N.L.; Aya Town, Japan; Smrzice, Czech Republic, and St. Martin’s Parish, Guernsey, Channel Island, British Isles. For more information, phone Spencer, other committee members, or the town office at 403-742-8305.
oil-gas operation RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Talks have re-opened as a group headed by a Calgary dentist tries to buy the Flint Energy Services operation north of Halkirk. “We are looking at putting in another offer,” said Dr. Roger Watson, who heads investment group Dentrix Inc. Earlier this month, an offer from Dentrix to buy the operation from Flint’s U.S. parent company, URS Flint, was rejected one day after the offer was submitted. But it’s not the only offer Flint has recently received, a company spokesman said Tuesday. “We have more credible offers on the table that we are reviewing,” said Guy Cocquyt, vice-president of communications with Flint, based in Calgary. Watson said this week
that a Flint official contacted him to advise that the company was interested in receiving another offer from Dentrix, which records sales of $150 million a year with companies in manufacturing and distribution. “At least we’re talking,” Watson said this week. Now, Dentrix plans to submit another offer through a letter of intent as an initial step to send a purchase and sale agreement, he said. Watson said he expects a response from Flint by midAugust. He said Dentrix is prepared to inject at least $600,000 into the company and to take over the lease, worth $1 million, and to hire all of the employees at the operation, which manufactures equipment for oil and gas production. Flint bought the business from Paintearth Energy Services in March 2010 for $6.3 million.
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Trappers snare Stettler audience Photos by Richard Froese, Independent reporter
Alberta Trappers’ Association hosted its 39th annual Rendezvous last weekend at the Stettler Recreation Centre. TOP LEFT: A popular fur fashion show included (from left) Greg McKinnon, Hailey Pehl, Nicole Kern, Brody Pehl and Jim Mitchell, who was a Stettler RCMP corporal from 1975 to 1990. Mitchell is the education co-ordinator for the trappers’ association. About 350 people attended the show. BOTTOM LEFT: Greg Miller (white hat) is busy stretching and fleshing in the muskrat-skinning competition Friday night.
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eat when their owners are at home; others want to eat all the time. Feeding schedules may vary depending on the owners’ lifestyle and schedule. It is important first to pick a diet based on your pet’s stage of life, activity level and underlying medical conditions (allergies, pancreatitis, kidney disease, etc). Second is to know how much to feed your pet. This means measuring out the amount of food needed, as many of our pets will overeat if given the opportunity. Most foods will have guidelines based on weight and age of your pet on the label. Once you have chosen the type and amount of food, the feeding schedule can be developed. Some dogs will be fine with one meal a day and this can be morning or night. However, if your dog likes to eat this may not be satisfying and they will be looking for food elsewhere. This is when we fall into the habit of supplementing with lots of treats which may not be as healthy. If your dog has a tendency to be overweight, feeding small amounts multiple times a day stimulates their metabolism and helps them lose weight faster.
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example, his/her spouse complaining about the TV being too loud, or difficulty understanding speech in background noise. Although testing at that time is recommended, a baseline is also a recommended starting point so that change in hearing can be determined. 1. All babies should be screened at birth, but since Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) has not been established in Alberta, parents must seek this testing on their own. 2. All children entering kindergarten should have a hearing screening. 3. Anyone working in the presence of excessive noise (85 dBA) should have an annual threshold check. 4. An assessment around the age of 50 will help determine a progressive hearing loss in the future. 5. A sudden shift in hearing acuity requires a hearing test within 48 hours. 6. Additional testing may be recommended by your audiologist depending on case history and audiometric results. Once hearing loss or tinnitus is determined, an audiometric test every two years is recommended (sooner if any of the above is applicable).
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County commits to fixing roads RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter
To help give motorists a smoother ride on rural roads, the County of Stettler plans to “hardsurface” some stretches. At its regular meeting this month, council approved a staff recommendation to research a new product, Fibre Matt. Coun. Greggory Jackson and chief administrative officer Tim Fox were impressed with the product when it was promoted at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Saskatoon. “We should take our time and look at various products and see how much money we want to spend,” Jackson said. Staff was also pleased with the product. “The Fibre Matt material is a new product that may provide strength and longevity to the cold mix material,” Fox said. “This material is also designed to work well under heavy load conditions. “We feel that this would be a good opportunity to try this product and to evaluate for possible future projects.” RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter
The Alberta Trappers’ Association attracted crowds for its Rendezvous last weekend at the Stettler Recreation Centre. ABOVE: Darren Ambercrombie wins the showshoe race with a coyote on his shoulders. BELOW: Gary Godberson (left) and A.J. Callbeck battle in the speed-skinning of a coyote.
Rochon Sands road repair Rochon Sands Estates plans to “hard-surface” its roads with cold mix this year. Council awarded a contract to Ant Construction, with a bid of $182,740, plus the federal GST. Plans are to provide gravel and pavement, and county equipment and resources as required, at an estimated cost of $59,500. “Residents of Rochon Sands Estates are request-
ing hard-surfacing of their roads and are extremely happy,” Fox said. The county and the residents approved a local improvement plan for hard-surfacing at a maximum cost of $250,000 (to be shared 50/50). Council awards gravel tender Council awarded a tender to James Marshall Trucking Ltd. to haul and spread gravel from the Hand Hills Holdings Inc. pit directly on roads rather than stockpiling to the Asdee Stockpile site. The estimated cost is $78,000. “This will save the steps of unloading, stockpiling and reloading and gets the gravel on our roads in a timelier manner,” Fox said. The current 2012 budget for contract hauling was set at $160,000. Right-of-way granted Council granted permission to Shirley Mc-
Clellan Regional Water Services Commission to construct a waterline from Stettler to Big Valley, and Stettler to Donalda, along the county right-of-way. Waste to Energy conversion County council approved a lease agreement between the county and Stettler Waste Management Authority for a Waste to Energy project with Prairie Bio Gas Ltd. on the Stettler regional landfill site. It also requires approvals from the partnering municipalities, the Alberta Utilities Commission, Alberta Environment and ATCO Electric. Members at large Council approved a recommendation by staff that residents who represent the county on committees and board be remunerated to attend conferences and conventions, in line with council remuneration.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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Stettler on board for Wild Pink Yonder ride LES STULBERG Independent reporter Stettler Peavey Mart is among the Alberta businesses lending support to Wild Pink Yonder, a group of horse enthusiasts planning a ride from Cypress Hills to Edmonton to raise funds along the way for breast-cancer research. The ride goes from Aug. 11 through Sept. 2, covering 350 miles over the 23 days. Stettler Peavey Mart plans to host a noon barbecue, followed by a silent auction at the store on Aug. 18, with all proceeds going to Wild Pink Yonder. “Last year, the Stettler Peavey Mart was No. 1 out of all 29 Peavey Mart locations in the amount of funds raised,” said Matt Dorsett, manager of the Stettler location. The local store raised nearly $3,200 last year, while all Peavey Marts combined raised more than $48,000. The Peavey Mart chain has been a supporter of the event since its inception. Dorsett said businesses in the
community donate the merchandise for the silent auction. “We really appreciate the community, surrounding communities and the local businesses for getting behind the fundraiser,” he said. “We couldn’t do it without them. Even the competition, (they) all support it.” Stacey Westergreen, an employee at the Stettler location, has been responsible for much of the planning of the local events. Wild Pink Yonder ribbons just went on sale at the local Peavey Mart. “Stacey goes out of her way to ensure it’s a good turn of events,” Dorsett said of the Stettler fundraiser. “I hope there is a good turnout.” Since one out of every nine women will face breast cancer in her lifetime, with many succumbing to the disease, Wild Pink Yonder has made it a goal to ride out cancer. For more details on the Stettler event, contact Dorsett or Westergreen at the Stettler location, or visit wildpinkyoner. com for information about the ride — on the trail to a cure.
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Yeeeeeehaawww — it’s time for the 35th annual Castor Rodeo this weekend. Plenty of action at the rodeo grounds will feature top competition in several rodeo events. Castor has moved the rodeo to Friday and Saturday after many years of staging it on Saturday and Sunday. “We are aiming to stage one of the best rodeos in our community yet,” said Heide Andersen, secretary of the Castor and District Agricultural Society. “Sunday wasn’t a good day for spectators, so we decided to change it to Friday and Saturday.” Performances are set for Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m., with a family social Friday night with a bonfire that will feature a live band, Prairie Fire. This year, 258 riders from as far away as Mexico will compete, up from 23 last year, Andersen said. “We hope it’s a great weekend for everybody and a fun time.” With a pancake breakfast Saturday at 8 a.m., the big day kicks off with a parade at 1:30. “We encourage everyone to come in for breakfast, watch the parade, and then head out to the rodeo grounds,” Andersen said. Competitors from all over western Canada will compete for top prizes in bareback, tiedown roping, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, junior steer wrestling, women’s barrel racing, junior barrel racing, novice horse riding, team roping, breakaway roping and bull riding, sanctioned by the Foothills Cowboys Association. Pole bending and local barrel racing will run Saturday at 3 p.m. Kids can join the rodeo fun with the wild pony races for ages 14 and under, mutton bustin’ for six and under, and goat branding for nine and under during both shows. For more information, visit castorrodeo.com or phone Andersen at 403-882-2353 or president Brian Spady at 403-879-2110.
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‘Odd and unusual things’ comprise ‘marvelous’ show Big Valley’s annual “Live Steam Show” took place on July 21 and 22 in conjunction with the arrival of the regular tourist trains. There were some marvelous model steamers in action on the Railway Avenue grass area, across from the McAllister Museum. Walking among the exhibits, our little corner of the world was filled with the sites, sounds and smells of yesteryear, as exhibitors demonstrated their handiwork. On display were restored engines, antique vehicles and oodles of “odd and unusual things” for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to the many exhibitors and volunteers who helped to make this event a success. The Elks Inter-Lodge Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, July 14, with 23 golfers attending, including three from Hanna, one from Castor and nine from Stettler. After the dust settled, a chip-off determined the winners. Congratulations to Lloyd and Ron Duncan, Kent Butterfield, and Jim Paul Sr. Many thanks to all those who brought or loaned their carts. Our visitors and members greatly appreciated your generosity. Kudus to Bill for the superb roast-beef meal. It was enjoyed by all. Len Currie, once again, did a marvelous
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Thursday, August 9 at 7:00p.m. job organizing the tournament and looking after the prizes. The tournament was a great success and we hope to see you all again next year. The Big Valley Historical Society recently received a very generous private donation toward the building of their new tool museum. Herb Knowles donated $10,000 toward the goal of erecting a new building to house a unique collection of more than 10,000 antique tools the society has acquired. His generous gift has given the society a tremendous boost and helps move the group closer to realizing its dream of a new facility. The antique tool collection, a fraction of which is now on display in one of the society’s railcars, has been collected over a lifetime by longtime resident Rod Miller. Miller, a member of the historical society and a longtime supporter of its work to preserve Big Valley’s history, has generously given his entire collection to the historical society and it now
needs a larger home. Plans have been approved and the society has been actively raising funds for the new facility, which will be conveniently located just down the street from the McAllister Museum. Visitors from all over the world regularly tour the society’s various venues, including the existing tool display. Through the preservation of archival collections and historical objects, the historical society aims to give residents and visitors a sense of the rich history of the Big Valley area and an appreciation of its diverse past. It’s anticipated that the new facility will help to further those goals and greatly improve the enjoyment of this very unique tool collection. With the hard work of so many volunteers and supporters, we look forward to the groundbreaking of this ambitious project. The Big Valley Historical Society is thrilled and honoured to receive this donation and applaud Mr. Knowles for his generous bequest.
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Stettler Minor Soccer would like to thank the following businesses for their support and sponsorship during our 2012 outdoor season: Bell’s Sandblasting & Painting Clarke Insurance DNR Pressure Welding Ltd. Dairy Queen Skaley Landscaping & Bobcat Services Ltd. Tim Hortons Winning Therapies Inc. We apologize if we have missed anyone that helped p us out over the p past y year. A huge thank you also goes out to all of our coach volunteers, officials, parents and especially the players. We truly appreciate the time, commitment and effort you have given to make this another successful outdoor season here in Stettler. We are very proud of all of our teams; from our littlest U4 players, the development league, our U18 boys provincial gold medal champions and everyone in between. We hope that you enjoyed the chance to develop new skills, compete and have fun while playing “the beautiful game”.
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Midget Dodgers take swing at provincial championship Five players from the Stettler area are members of the Lacombe Dodgers team bound for the provincial midget competitive Tier 1 baseball championship this weekend in Acme and area. The eight-team tournament begins Friday and runs through Sunday at the Acme and Beiseker fields. The Stettler region representatives are Micah Croker, Jordan McCallum and Stephen Zuk, and Erskine brothers Quade and Riley Anderson. Croker plays outfield and pitches, McCallum mans first base, Zuk is a second baseman and pitcher, Quade Anderson is an overage catcher, and Riley Anderson plays third base and usually bats cleanup.
The Dodgers posted a 4-4 record in provincial qualifying action, enabling them to scout many of the teams headed to the provincials. The Dodgers lost to Rocky Mountain House last weekend in a game that enabled Rocky (4-4) to reach the provincials. Lacombe had already secured its berth in the provincial championship, for which Red Deer and Vegreville are among the top contenders. Lacombe’s pool games are at Beiseker, starting Friday at noon against Vegreville. On Saturday, the Dodgers face Rocky at 9 a.m. and Grande Prairie at 3 p.m.
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The Stettler Sliders earned silver medals at the provincial mosquito community Tier 1 baseball championship on the weekend in Barrhead. The coaches (from left) are Jeff Lee, Troy Anderson, Cole Atkinson and Brent Kranzler. The players (from left) are Dexter Connell, Ty Dowling, Ranier Salmon, Jared Lee, Jackson Muhlbach, Holden Perry, Shay Anderson, Mason Perry, Koby Welsh, Reece Kranzler and David Butterwick. Missing from the photo are players Sydney Poapst and Jordan Burkard, and manager Annette Lee.
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The Stettler Sliders capped an outstanding season with a silvermedal finish in the provincial mosquito community Tier 1 baseball championship Sunday at Barrhead. In the gold-medal game, Stettler lost 5-3 to Goodfish Lake, which scored two runs in the sixth and final inning to complete the comeback. The final immediately followed Stettler’s 10-0 semifinal victory over the host Barrhead Yankees, “leaving the boys little time to rest and refocus,� said Sliders coach Jeff Lee.
Stettler still managed to gain an early lead before Goodfish Lake rallied to pull even in the fifth inning. It was the first — and only — loss of the tournament for Stettler, which posted a 3-1 record on the weekend. The select Sliders entered the provincials undefeated in league play and seeded first in their threeteam pool. In its opening game Friday, Stettler edged Edmonton’s Northeast Zone 5-4. The Sliders went on to defeat South Jasper Place 9-5 on Saturday to finish first in their pool. That set up the semifinal matchup against Barrhead, which finished second
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Stettler and area contingent off to Alberta Summer Games Athletes and coaches from Stettler and neighbouring communities are bound for the Alberta Summer Games this week in Lethbridge. The Games begin Thursday and run through Sunday morning, with about 2,600 athletes and coaches participating as part of teams representing eight zones. Most of central Alberta is known as Zone 4, or the Parkland region. The Stettler-area contingent includes girls’ softball players Kennidy Fisher, Jamie Ternes and Erskine’s Jessie Anderson, girls’ soccer player Reesa Garez, and a four-man football contingent: Jeremy Kirk, David McCann, head coach Mike Roach and assistant coach Brian Matchett. Roach and Matchett are each coaching in the Summer Games for the third time. Both have been minor football coaches in Stettler — most recently, Roach guided the bantam Cougars and Matchett was part of the coaching staff with the provincial Tier 3 high school champion Wildcats. Meriah Wiart, a provincial high school high-jump champion from Gus Wetter School in Castor, is part of the Zone 4 track and field team that’s competing in Lethbridge this week. Three athletes from Delburne are also in the Zone 4 mix — Kendra Rusaw in girls’ softball and Samantha Overwater and Janelle Volker in girls’ basketball.
Stettler women scramble to Open golf performances Forty-five women participated in the Stettler Ladies Open golf tournament earlier this month. The format was a three-ball scramble. The top three teams in each category were: First flight — 1. Val Tym, Jackie Stauffer, Norma Clarke (71); 2. Tena Hewiens, Donna Pierson, Susan Giesbrecht (73); 3. Judy Thompson, Sharon Enion, Lisa Henderson (73). Second flight — 1. Atie Turnbull, Sharon Turnbull, Marg Wells (76); 2. Laura Scott, Bev Bast, Vickie Brown (78); 3. Diane Kamlah, Joyce Mailer, Sylvia Olswald (78). Third flight — 1. Gail Anderson, Teny Allen, Anita Schwarzenberger (83); 2. Patti Campbell, Melissa Campbell, Shelly Penner (84); 3. Elpha Senft, Marsha Fedick, Marlene Tiegs (85).
U16 boys eliminated from provincial mix The soccer season came to a crushing end for the Stettler FC Tier 3 under-16 boys as they dropped backto-back games at the central Alberta three-team provincial qualifying tournament in Camrose. Cole Bailey and Taylor Chase scored for Stettler in its 3-2 loss to Camrose. Just a few hours later, the short-staffed Stettler side fell 7-1 to Lacombe. Frank van Ommeren, the Stettler keeper, scored his team’s lone goal on a penalty kick. Playing in 30 C heat and without a few regulars who were unavailable for the tournament proved to be a daunting challenge for Stettler, which had an otherwise solid season in its first year of Tier 3 competition.
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Retired rancher donates $10,000 to back new Big Valley museum LES STULBERG Independent reporter The Big Valley Historical Society’s plans for a new museum got a healthy shot in the arm last weekend when Herb Knowles donated $10,000 to the society. Knowles, a retired rancher from the Byemoor area, now lives in Stettler. His previous work as a volunteer worker with the museum got him interested in the project. “For a small organization like us, Herb’s donation is outstanding,” said Allan Johnston, president of the Big Valley Historical Society. “It is the largest donation to date by an individual.” The Knowles donation brings the fundraising effort to the halfway mark. The proposed new museum building, 40-x-100 feet, is projected to cost $200,000. That doesn’t include all the finishing work inside. The new structure will house, among other things, the Rod Miller tool collection, comprised of more than 10,000 pieces that Miller has donated to the museum. “I wanted to see the museum for Rod’s tools become a reality, so Rod could see his tools on permanent display,” Knowles said. According to the museum’s curator, Lois Miller, the donation by Rod Miller is much more than his tool collection. It also includes two parlour heaters, one of which is nickel-plated with an estimated value of more than $30,000, a truck that
has a cab of mainly wood components, the parade-famous tubmobile, and his wife Ione’s porcelain doll collection with display cabinets. The two Millers aren’t related. “We have no more room here to display things,” said Lois Miller, stressing the need for an additional building. “We still have many boxes of artifacts in storage and Rod (Miller) has more things to come yet from his home.” Everything, except all the funding, is in place for the new museum. A lot has been purchased and cleaned up, surveying has been done, an architect’s drawing is complete and a contractor has been secured. “The location couldn’t be better,” Rod Miller said. The new museum will have a prominent location on Railway Avenue, just north of the Big Valley Creation Science Museum, in close proximity of the railway station, where Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions brings thousands of visitors each year to Big Valley. Lois Miller has been working on grant applications in hopes of landing government grants, but so far the organization hasn’t been successful. “We are ready to go — it’s just a question of financing now,” Johnston said. “Perhaps with more awareness of our project, some more funds will shake loose from other sources.” Besides the new museum project, the Big Valley Historical Society is also in charge of the McAlister Garage museum, the Blue Church, the grain elevator and the railcar display.
Thank You On behalf of the Halkirk Centennial Committee Committee, we would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all of the donors that assisted us monetarily or in kind, in creating a wonderful homecoming weekend. • County of Paintearth • Halkirk Hotel • Capital Power • ATCO Power (Battle River Generating Station) • Halkirk Elks • Prairie Mines & Royalties Ltd. • Castor Value Drug Mart • Paintearth Gas Co-op Cook Leach Surverys (Noel Leach) • Blue Ox Brushing (Larry & Sandy Brodersen) • RMD Petroleum Castor • Castor Sheet Metal • Bengal Construction (Brad Engel, Leduc)
• Tank Store • Huff Backhoe, Castor • ATB, Castor • Stettler Auction Mart • Howe’s Greenhouse, Halkirk • BNRepairs, Castor (Basil & Christine Nichols) • ATCO Electric • Halkirk Snack Shack • Metalex • DuraBull • Airey Family • Farnalls/Theaker Family • Ross Elsasser • Village of Halkirk Staff and Volunteers • Spade Septic
Also, a big thank you to the innumerable individual donors who make us proud to say that we are from Halkirk!
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JONES Mrs. Ann Mary 1928 - 2012 Mrs. Anne Mary Jones passed away at Heritage House extended care in Stettler on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Anne was born on April 10, 1928 to Peter and Emilia Petrussa. She was raised on the farm in the Big Valley Byemoor area. Anne attended the Gopherhead School and completed grade 9. It was at that point that the Second World War had begun and the men had all gone off to war. Anne, her brothers John and Ernie and her sisters Lucy, Adeline and Elsie were left to tend to the farm and all of the hard work that had to be done. Anne and her brothers John and Ernie did the work of men pitching bundles, Haying, picking rocks and all things that could not go undone if the farm was to operate day to day. It was a trying time but they all persevered. Anne grew to love being outside on the farm and operating the combine was one of her favorite jobs especially when there were bumper crops. She spent countless hours in her garden growing vegetables and beautiful flowers and tending to the fruit trees. The flowers, trees and lawn were never anything less than perfect. She had attended church in Delia until the 1990’s when she moved to Stettler and was once again at the Christ-King Catholic Church where she had been married on November 26, of 1953 to John Jones. Anne loved her family and always had a special place in her heart for all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to play cards especially cribbage and spent time playing with family and friends alike. Through-out the years Anne and her brother Ernie remained very close, she was a special lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Anne is survived by her three children Sheryle (Bob) Williams of San Diego, California, Mark (Julie) Jones and Miles (Lynne) Jones all of Byemoor, Alberta, eight grandchildren; Patti Whittman (Stuart McAlpine), Amanda (Brian) Spurgeon, Warren Jones (Lindsey Jennings), Dixie (Curtis) Zorn, Candace (Joey) Boxma, Carrie-Lyn (Lou) MacDougall, Adam (Paige) Jones and Justin Jones (Kristina Peters). Anne is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren Rylee, Arya-Lyn, Rowdy, Kyara, Charlene, Memphis, Holden, Aylah, Anya, Lucas and Ireland as well as brother Ernie Petrussa, sisters Lucy Steffler, Adeline (Charlie) Laisnez and Elsie Fodor, brother-in-law Cliff Jones and sister-in-law Margaret Jones, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Anne was predeceased by her parents Peter and Emilia Petrussa, husband John Jones, brothers John and his wife Irene Petrussa and Gino Petrussa. A Prayer Vigil Service was held at the Christ-King Catholic Church in Stettler on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. with the Mass of Christian Burial taking place at the Christ-King Catholic Church on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Interment followed the mass in the Byemoor Cemetery. Family and friends then gathered at the Byemoor Community Hall where they enjoyed a beautiful lunch and shared their memories of Anne. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Anne, memorial contributions may be made to the Stettler Health Services Foundation - Heritage House, the Byemoor Cemetery or to the charity of your choice in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to Anne’s family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.
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In Memoriam JIM MAILER August 15, 1949 - July 20, 2011 With you a part of me hath passed away; For in the peopled forest of my mind A tree made leafless by this wintry wind Shall never don again its green array. Chapel and fireside, country road and bay, Have something of their friendliness resigned; Another, if I would, I could not find, And I am grown much older in a day. But yet I treasure in my memory Your gift of charity, and young hearts ease, And the dear honour of your amity; For these once mine, my life is rich with these. And I scarce know which part may greater be, -What I keep of you, or you rob from me. (George Santayana) ~With Love Sandra, Brenda, and Sheree
In Memory of June 6, 1935 - July 24, 2008 The moment that you left us Our hearts split in two. One side filled with memories And the other died with you. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. We feel again the bitter blow That never should have came. Each morning when we awake We know that you are gone. We live with heartache As we try to carry on. Our thoughts are always with you, Your place no one can fill. In life we loved you deeply, In death we love you still. Your loving family, Ruth, Pat, Wayne & family Steve, Cathy & family Sheryl
Happy 80th Birthday Margaret Kenney Love from your family and friends
The Family of ARCHIE SMITH Invite you to come and help celebrate his 80TH BIRTHDAY on August 4, 2012, from 1 - 5 pm. at the Agri-Plex.
The family of Roland Desilets would like to thank family and friends for your prayers and support, cards, flowers, food brought to our homes and donations given in memory of Dad. Thank you to the staff at Heart Haven Lodge, Stettler Hospital, Pine Ridge and Heritage House for the wonderful care given to Dad. Thank you to the Musicians and Cantor Joan Rushton and LeeAnn Kinderwater. A heartfelt thank you to Father Gordon Cook who made a special trip from Vancouver to officiate the services, to the Linda Hall Ladies, as usual a great lunch and to the staff at Stettler Funeral Home for your support and guidance you gave us. Roland’s Family
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AG SALES REPRESENTATIVE REQUIRED. Experience necessary to cover a Case & New Holland protected territory. Excellent salary and benefits. Territory is diversified with grain and cattle operations. Apply in confidence to: Hi Line Farm Equipment, 4723 - 39 Ave., Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2J4 or admin@hilinecnh.com
Voltage Wireline Inc. is Trades seeking an Electronic Technologist AN ALBERTA The successful candidate: CONSTRUCTION - Completes preventative COMPANY maintenance on downhole is hiring dozer, excavator wireline tools by following and labour/rock truck standardized procedures. - Troubleshoot and repair operators. Preference will be given to operators that of electronic components, are experienced in parts, switches, panels, oilfield road and lease electronic equipment, and construction. Lodging and systems. meals provided. The work - The physical ability to is in the vicinity of Edson, immediately respond to Alberta. Alcohol & Drug emergency situations. testing required. Call - The successful candidate Contour Construction at will be required to 780-723-5051. participate in the on-call rotation. - Formal completion of 2 FENTON AUTOMOTIVE year diploma in Electronic needs qualified service Technology technicians. Located in - Mechanically inclined Cochrane since 1988. - Excellent communication Work includes car/truck/ and interpersonal skills minor diesel repair, custom Please send resumes to wheels/tires/lifts, exhaust jvalliere@voltagewireline. systems. Journeyman start com at $32.00/hour. Contact Mike 403-932-7114 or fax resumes 403-932-7014; www.fentonautomotive.ca.
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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
New Holland dealer in Stettler is now accepting applications for Agricultural Technicians or Journeyman/Heavy Duty TRUE POWER ELECTRIC mechanics with ag Requires experience. We offer year round employment, hourly QUALIFIED salary from $25 to $32.50 depending on 3rd and 4th yr. qualifications, excellent JOURNEYMAN benefits and a positive, ELECTRICIANS friendly team oriented work environment. If you are Residential exp. only looking for a Competitive wages rewarding career with a & benefits. successful growing Fax resume to: organization, then forward 403-314-5599 your resume to: Bill’s Farm Supplies, Attn: Tracey, Box 1325, Truckers/ Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax Drivers 403-742-1282, email to: billfarm@telusplanet.net
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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
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GROCERY MANAGER - Jasper Super A. Located in scenic Jasper, Alberta, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing a grocery department including marketing, merchandising, controlling and human resources management. Applicants must have five years of grocery department management experience. The successful candidate will be customer service focused, show self initiative and leadership to achieve the required results. A minimum Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent) and a Clean Security Clearance are also required. To apply send a resume, starting salary expectations to: The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca
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Reputable Alberta based HydroVac excavating company is seeking
GROWING TAXI COMPANY in Stettler needs drivers. Part time and full time positions available. Clean Drivers abstract required Contact 403-742-1444
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INTERESTED IN THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER BUSINESS? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna. com/resumes_add.php.
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.
NOW HIRING: Retail Department Managers. Cabela’s Edmonton retail is seeking experienced Retail Department Managers for both Hardlines and Softlines. To apply, please visit www.cabelas.ca/careers
Must be reliable, motivated, willing to travel and have a valid driver’s license. Class 1 or 3 license and Standard Oilfield tickets would be an asset.
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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.
Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. A strong and growing design/manufacturing company providing combustion-related products, including arrestors, are 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, proďŹ t-sharing incentive and beneďŹ ts package.
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For Rollie & Esther Kreil -Crestomere A.B. Sunday July 29th, 10 a.m. 25 acres, Home, Quonsets, Great Hobby Farm. West of Ponoka on Hwy 53 to Crestomere then North on #792-4 miles to RR #434 then west 3 miles. For more information on this property Call Marianne Nicholson -Century 21 Your Realty @ 403-318-1803 Watch for signs. ************ ALSO IN THIS SALE is a Ferguson 35 deluxe tractor, Sovema tiller, Yamaha 4x4 quad, 40 bales of mixed grass, Panels, Head gates, squeeze, maternity pen, 3 pth auger, Welder, Shop equipment, Tool boxes, Hand & power tools, Winch, Band saw, Antique tools, tobacco tins, treadle sewing machine, Oil lamps, Metal butter churn, Glassware, China, Comic books, Kitchen & household antique collectibles, Household items, Furniture, Wicker couch & chair, Oval pedestal table, Just too much too mention. Check the web for full listing and pictures. Sale is subject to additions and deletions. 5% admin fee applies to all purchases. Lunch available. Visa, Mastercard, Debt will be available. See U all out at the sale. Please dress for the weather as we are outside. PILGRIM AUCTION SERVICE 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca LIVING ESTATE AUCTION for Rollie & Ester Kreil - Crestomere Alberta, Sunday, July 29 - 10 a.m. 25 acres, home, quonsets, equipment, tools, household. Pilgrim Auction; 403-556-5531; www.auctionsales.ca.
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WESTERN WORKING Horse Sale. Saturday, July 28, Claresholm, Alberta. 50 head of broke horses to sell. Showcase 11 a.m.; www.championauctions.ca 403-634-0042
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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. 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.
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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.
Decor and decorating: express yourself with colour Are you courageous when it comes to decorating your home? Many of us would like to be as creative as possible, but need guidance to venture out from the neutrals — and into something more powerfully beautiful. Colour is the most important tool in the toolbox, say experts, who often add that one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to infuse the home with colour is with paint. “People often feel intimidated by this type of expression and that’s why so much of our country is beige and offwhite,” says Genevieve Gorder, a renowned interior designer and color expert. “We need to remember that colour is a great balancer in a space; it’s a juggling
act between neutrals, grounding shades, highlight and accent.” When choosing a paint palette for any room, Gorder notes, there are four key components to ensure powerful effects while keeping a harmonious balance: neutrals, which are the beige or creamiest versions of any colour; the grounding shades, like blacks, browns and grays; the highlights, like the bright white on moldings and window trim; and the all-important saturated pops of colour that add life to any room. “You might want your pop of colour to be a powerful accent wall,” Gorder continued. “Then, you can complement it with neutral upholstery
and grounding accents in the accessories to balance it all.” For any additional guidance, inspiration — and even liberation — here are this decorator’s favourite tips. * If you want to incorporate a trendy colour into your home, but feel intimidated, start small with paint or decor accents that are inexpensive. This way, you can always change your mind if you fall in love with something new or want to refresh the look of your room. * Use the chip rack at your retailer to find colour families and their complementing shades. A popular way to find an accent, for example, is to go a few shades darker in the same family.
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Great Family Home with 5 bdrms/3 baths. Huge kitchen with lots of oak cabinets and counter space. New flooring and paint in the downstairs family room. Dbl. detached garage. $239,900.
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3.04 Acres just minutes from Stettler. Very well looked after 3 bdrm mobile with addition and many recent upgrades. Horse shelter, shed and double detached garage. Everything you need is here! $315,000.
3.16 Acres Only 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.
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Owner says “Sell.” This double wide mobile home features 3 bdrms, 2 bath, large ensuite. Quick Possession! #CA319745. $34,900.
OPEN HOUSE 4301 - 66 Street Thursday, July 26 5 - 7 p.m.
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Overlooks golf course! Huge beautiful kitchen. Great for the family & great for entertaining. Practical and affordable at $259,900.
Prime Mainstreet Location - This 3840 sq. ft. building situated on 6000 sq. ft. of land is an excellent investment opportunity with two tenants already in place! #CA327494.
Rental property. 2 Suites, all rented at $1480/month. Good garage. Big yard. Across from hospital. $149,500.
Tired of stairs? Good clean mobile. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths & laundry all on one level. Nicely landscaped and fenced yard. $159,900.
Nature Lover’s Paradise - This 121.96 acres is private, serene and a nature friendly conservation property which overlooks a small lake! Buffalo Lake only 5 minutes away! Bright 5 bdrm, 3 bath home. Garden, raspberry & fruit trees. This “piece of heaven” awaits you! #CA327373.
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Large corner lot! Vacant and ready to build on. Zoned R2. 50 x 150. $95,900. No GST. Call today.
An Excellent Opportunity! 2 bedroom 1 bath home features newly renovated kitchen, bathroom, new roof, new heating, new wiring, new windows and plumbing system. New ICF basement. Hurry today before it’s too late! #CA327513. $186,500.
Seniors! Nothing to do but move in. No basement. Only one block off Main Street. Double garage. Very nice! $239,000.
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“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. * 4 Lots - Suitable for Multi-plex, or duplex development
Country Living with “In-town Benefits” - This acreage has an immaculate 4 bdrm home with triple car garage, fully developed bsmt, oak kitchen cupboards, 4 baths, another detached garage. Quality built home in Carlisle Estates. #CA308906.
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Mile north of Big Valley! Lease Revenue, good water supply. #CA324983. $149,900. See MLS #CA324982 for additional parcel for sale.
Relax on the covered deck. Bungalow with huge yard. Treed fenced yard. Close to shopping & fish pond. $194,900.
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.
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.
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* Build your dream home on 1.50 Acres in Carlisle Estates! $105,000. * Build your Exquisite home with room for the children to play on 2.99 Acres in Carlisle Estates. $112,000.
Quarter Section 1/2 mile from town. Power & water available on the property. Has great acreage subdivision potential. Build your dream home with having the luxury of being close to town! #CA323681
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BRAND NEW, 4 bdrm duplex. $265,000. Call Garry.
CA311861
5 minutes from Stettler, this 160 acre ranch style home, and large riding arena with corrals, is all ready to go. Call Doug.
Jill Fisher Associate/Owner
Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner
Brian Lynn Associate Broker
CA326795
Stylish home 4 bdrm, 2 baths. Main floor laundry. $335,900. Call Jill.
1364 sq.ft. 2008 bi-level on large lot fenced and ready for a new family. $389,000. Call Atie.
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White Sands lot with an RV, shed, power sewer/water tank. $139,000. Call Brian.
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Atie Turnbull Associate
Call Sales Associate today for FREE or enquiries. Calla aCentral Central "Team" "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE adviceadvice or enquiries. CA0000074
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1750 sq. ft. home on 1.38 acres, 1/8 mile from town. $479,900. Call Garry.
Doug Roberts Broker/Owner
CA326418
$135,000. Just finished renos. 3 bdrm 2 bath townhouse. Call Jill.
CA326752
Lovely older home, with character. With sought after location. $324,900. Call Jill.
Kyle Ramstad Associate
Wade Stormoen Associate
Ross Scheerschmidt Associate
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Ready to move in summer home at White Sands. Perfect price $209,000. Call Brian.
CA327143
Heated garage, drive thru RV parking fully finished basement. $369,900. Call Wade.
CA325493
CA321496
CA326167
¼ section with lovely 2 storey home, all highway 15 min. south of Stettler. $679,000. Call Wade.
2.87 ACRES WITH 1390 SQ. FT. HOME. Built in 2006. 1 mile southeast. $469,000. Call Jill.
CA327557
CA322327
CA323733
Beat the heat with CENTRAL AIR, in this well kept mobile on its own lot. $169,900. Call Edna.
Buffalo Sands lot with RV landscaped and ready for you to plop the chair down and relax. $129,000. Call Brian.
CA324647
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CA324773
3.82 acres with home and outbuildings. Near Big Valley. $250,000. Call Wade.
4 bdrm home, backing onto recreation facilities. Newer home with modern look. $367,500. Call Garry.
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3 bdrm home, with 2 garages. $283,000. Call Edna.
CA327245
CA319131
CA318396
Perfect rental income home, or nice starter. $148,000. Call Doug.
Newer mobile on large lot in quiet community of Halkirk. $89,000. Call Doug.
Beautiful home on ¼ of land overlooks the Red Deer River. Minutes from Big Valley. Call Doug /Ross.
Many recent reno in this perfect starter home. $189,900. Call Wade.
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Built in 2007, 1200 sq. ft. home, fenced with over sized dble garage. Priced to sell @ $199,900. Call Wade.
To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca
Immaculate home with vaulted ceilings. $340,000. Call Edna.
CA322551
Newer bldg., with .67 acres fenced industrial lot. $398,000. Call Doug.
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Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430
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Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners
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Cabinet Makers
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Chapman and Co. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS LLP
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Box 685, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
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Quality Workmanship for over 30 years
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All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance Bus.: 403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
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1196
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4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
One block East of Scotia Bank
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Insurance
1230
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Massage Therapy
1280
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1315
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Plumbing & Heating
1330
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1260
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4910 - 51 Street, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Gary G. Grant
Phone: 403-742-4437
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1290
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1290
• Natural Stone - Porcelain • Ceramic and Granite Tile • Custom Showers • Kitchen • Bathroom • Countertops Located in Stettler Alberta Call Liviu ~ 403-740-9317
1400
BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL! Phone: 403-742-5830 Cell: 403-742-9725
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Horse/Stock Trailers
2170
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Grain, Feed Hay
2190
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3160
MINI STORAGE
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Houses/ Duplexes
3260
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Condos/ Townhouses
3060
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4050
ALIX WALK-OUT 6.5 acres, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, $315,000. Wayne @ Sutton 403-318-9114
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3030
3 BDRM. townhouse in Stettler $1000/mo. + utils. + DD 403-740-6457
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4020
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2100
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1310
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1300
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1290
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1290
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1170
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1260
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Bale Hauling & Swathing Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck
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Manufactured Homes
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5100
2005 SUNVOYAGER 40’, 4 slide-outs, 1 owner, N/S, no pets, $84,800. 780-372-2079
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2006 PUMA, FQ. Great 1/2 ton towable trailer. Sleeps up to 9 w/rear Jack & Jill bunks, private front queen bed, bathroom sink out side of bathroom for good access, exc storage inside & out iincl. rear ext. storage, outside shower, 4 jacks, new steel belted radials in 2010, 20’ awning, dual propane tanks, room for 2 batteries. parked the last 3 yrs. on permanent site. Lrg. access railing handle, A/C, floor vented heating. Very good cond. $12,500. Call Keith 403-340-1640, or 391-6619
5110 Public Notice #6000
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
2004 32’ Dutchman, 3 pullouts, washer/dryer, air, trade for camp.van or pickup. $19,500 403-392-8006
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6010
SUMMER VILLAGE OF WHITE SANDS PUBLIC NOTICE
CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES ARE DUE As a reminder, Current Property Taxes must be paid by 4:30 p.m. July 31, 2012 or received postmarked by July 31, 2012 to avoid a 10% penalty. To avoid a further penalty of 18% all taxes must be paid by 4:30 p.m. December 31, 2012.
5080
1998 KAWASAKI 1500 Vulcan. 24,675 km. Lots of extras. $4000. ************ 1 Kids Quad & 1 Kids Dirtbike $600 for both. 403-883-2939 after 6 p.m.
Condos/ Townhouses
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Greg Switenky Chief Administrative Of¿cer
6010
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Bette Jean Hronek
who died on June 9, 2012 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by August 24, 2012 and provide details of your claim with:
Schnell Hardy Jones LLP
Barristers & Solicitors at: P.O. Box 1240 4902 - 51 Street Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 Phone: 403-742-4436 If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
Public Notices
6010
Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
AL-ANON 403-742-0990
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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337
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BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)
4040
780-672-1035
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CONDOS FOR SALE
Brenda 403-742-3067
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COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])
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Holiday Trailers
5120
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Willis - 403-742-4567 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street
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Motorcycles
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS John Beggs Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
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T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935
6010
VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841
PUBLIC NOTICE On July 18, 2012 the Municipal Planning Commission for the Village of Alix approved the following application: Creative Infrastructure to construct a Community Activity Building & Business Centre at: Lot 2 & 3, Block 5, Plan 072 1012 5004 - 50 Avenue, Alix Dated at Alix, Alberta this 18th day of July 2012. Development Officer, Village of Alix Appeals may be submitted to the Village Office, 4849 - 50 Street, Alix T0C 0B0 by August 1, 2012
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The historic hitchin’ post at the entry to Rumsey harkens back to another era. Rumsey is back in the headlines, with district correspondent Jacqui Goddard returning to her post after a prolonged hospital stay in Red Deer and Drumheller.
Happy to be back on beat after extended winter layoff Well, it’s been a long time since I was able to write the Rumsey district news. I spent my winter and spring in Red Deer and Drumheller hospitals. Not recommended for anyone. As of the last part of June, I have been able to be home again and beginning to get out a bit. We even took in the Ponoka Stampede the last part of June, which we have been doing for several years. Monday, July 16, was the day of the regular monthly birthday party at St. Mary’s Health Care Centre in Trochu. Kendra Kiemele and her son Noel were the hosts and they treated everyone to candy. The cake was just delicious and enjoyed by all. There were 11 birthdays to celebrate and most of them were from second floor — Myrtle Upton, Grace Boyden, Marie Burren, Marie Lorenz, Helen Keenan, Elma Scott, Isaiah Reed and Watson Reed, and Norah Scheurer, Henry Gregg and Dave Mathews from the lodge. It was interesting to learn that Elma Scott is the lady who used to play in the dance band that was very popular in the 1950 and ’60s when I was dancing up a storm to the music of Tommy Scott’s orchestra from Three Hills. Another interesting item is that Henry Gregg will be celebrating his 100 birthday on Sunday, July 29, at the Lions campground in Trochu and has invited all his friends to join him. The hostess for the month of August hasn’t been determined, as the vacancy occurred when the August hostess, Laura Griffith, moved out of the district and relocated to Drumheller. Give me a call if you could do the month of August. While I was away, the birthday parties continued every month, with everyone taking their turn in rotation. Thanks to everyone. Events continued throughout the winter and spring and I missed a lot of them. Everyone enjoyed the spring fling put on by the Rumsey Ag. Society in April, the firemen’s Mother’s Day breakfast in May, Lee and Logan Kiemele’s community shower, wedding and many of the graduations. Graduates from our
area were Karli Gogol, Tyler Hodge, Julie Primrose, Samantha Richmond, Seth Toman,Ty Jarvis, Jana Kiemele, and one of Gordie and Brenda Dietrich’s boys, Joey. Their oldest boy, Scott, graduated two years ago. Gordie was telling me that he is just home from Calgary hospital, where he had more surgery on his shoulder. Best wishes, Gordie. After this weekend’s ball tournament, the next large community event is the STARS ride. This year, it’s being held on Sunday, Aug. 12, at the TLBar Ranch on the west side of the Red Deer River at the Tolman bridge crossing. Watch for signs. Get your horseback riding friends together and come out for a day of fun and supporting of the STARS foundations. Even if you are not a rider, there are lots of other ways to support the day. There will be a STARS booth with volunteer staff from the office in Calgary, a poker rally, a quilt raffle, plus a day of sitting in the shade enjoying the company of friends and neighbours. After the presentation of awards at about 3 p.m., the country cookers will be serving up a delicious beef supper in the great outdoors. Of course, the day begins with a pancake breakfast cooked by the Rumsey Fire Department, and it’s always really good. Coming right on the heels of the STARS ride is the 68th annual Rumsey Red Deer River Garden Club show the last Wednesday of August. Again, there will be a supper served at the end of the day. From all reports, Rowley has sure been a busy place this summer, with something booked for nearly every weekend. This weekend, there was a wedding of folks from out of the area. Other folks have spent time in hospital, besides me. Stephen Kashuba has
been a patient in Red Deer hospital this spring and plans to visit there again this week. Good wishes to you, Stephen. Congratulations are in order for another graduate. Ashley Hodge has now completed her nurse’s training and has obtained her RN status. She was one of my nurses in Drumheller hospital, where she is on casual for now. On June 7, Ashley was among more than 400 students at the convocation at the University of Calgary. Ashley now has her nursing degree and also passed her Canadian Registered Nursing exam. Way to go, Ashley. Folks had a great time over the weekend at the annual Rumsey ball tournament. The 14 teams were from Drumheller, Hanna, Stettler, Trochu and Three Hills. Each team played their hearts out to determine the best ball teams. Winning the A class were the Blue Jays from Hanna. The B division was won by Camshaft Crushers, also from Hanna, and the C division was won by the Nukes, who beat the Rumsey baseball team by a small margin. Best wishes to Evelyn Walker of Stettler, who has had to be in Calgary Foothills hospital for surgery and is now back in Stettler to recuperate. Congratulations to Lenard Schofer of Byemoor, who was married in an outdoor wedding on Saturday, July 21, in the yard on his parents’ farm. John and Carolyn (Steen) are his parents. I understand that all the other festivities were held in Stettler. This is one of the many, many grandsons of Helen Steen from our district. Congratulations to 15-year-old Daniel McNaughton on his achievements with his dirt bike. Remember to call me with your news items, now that the Rumsey report is back on the Stettler Independent pages.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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The Gadsby District Hobby Club would like to apologize to all for the last-minute cancellation of the monthly supper and bingo, due to a lack of cooks and volunteers available for the weekend. The summer barbecue has been rescheduled for next month and will not be cancelled for any reason. Congratulations to Rosemary Bignel and Vern Payne, who were married July 7. An intimate wedding, reception and dance were held in the Gadsby community hall. Rosemary and Vern honeymooned in Newfoundland. The Quance family farm was alive, with 233 attending the Quance reunion this past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Quance Sr. were well-represented, with members of each of their children’s families: the Mel Quance family, Lorna McKay family, Gladys Payne family, Verna Stenberg family, Bernice Long family and Frankie Wilke family. And it was a thrill to see Lorna McKay out for both days. Stan and Bonnie Quance were hosts to hayrides, a bale maize and pony rides (for 99 children). At Saturday night’s supper, they presented Gloria Diegel, Allan Payne, Calvin Wilde and Vivian Holtby’s son with birthday cake. Pancake breakfasts were enjoyed by all. A huge family picture was taken with the help of a professional photographer. The weekend culminated with a Sunday church service led by Vivian Holtby, Richard Payne and Doug McKay.
Friday night, Stan Diegel and their family took Gloria out for supper at the Tasty Wok. Staff there presented Gloria with a birthday cake. Then it was back to the farm for cake, strawberries and ice cream. Donna MacKay and the Heartland Belles enjoyed a “cruise on the lake” at Sylvan Lake. They boarded the zoo boat to make up a 20-member passenger list and enjoyed the sights and sound of summer, and were served a delicious supper. On Monday, Donna headed to Edmonton to pick up her son, Jim Stenberg, who will be visiting for two weeks. Welcome home, Jim. The Omega Circle reported a fun time at the Halkirk Centennial. The ladies entered the Omega float, along with several members taking part in the parade. Smitty and Lavonne Smith took in the celebrations, as well, and said it was a great weekend. Congratulations, Halkirk.
Library’s summer reading already halfway in the books By Carly McLeod and Travis Feddema Stettler Public Library We can hardly believe that we’re halfway through the Stettler Public Library’s summer reading program. So far, we have explored topics such as time travel, dinosaurs, epic quests, wacky whimsical worlds, and now we are moving to fantastical machines! Last Friday, we had our Wacky Hair Day. There were some really creative hairdos and the kids loved our props at the photo
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booth. Afterward, we enjoyed some delicious pizza from Stettler Pizza. This coming Friday, we will be going bowling, so be sure to get those permission forms signed and back to us by Thursday. Permission forms are available at the library. Enter the weekly contests and remember, the more you read, the more chances you have to win prizes! Just a friendly reminder that the library is still looking for Lego of any kind. If your Lego is collecting dust in your basement or garage, please consider donating it to the library. Speaking of Lego, on Wednesday, Aug. 8, we will be having Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Camp coming to the library for an afternoon. Pre-registration is required and there are only 25 spots available. Sign up
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This week, the Botha playground program has restarted and will continue Aug. 3 for all children ages three to 12 years of age. It’s a great time for all. The playground program runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. With any questions or concerns, please contact Jamie Wahl at 403-7425986 or email Jamie at gdwjdw@xplornet.com, or feel free to message her at the “Botha Playground Program” on Facebook. The program sounds l i ke a l o t o f f u n , s o all are invited to get involved with the Botha summer festivities.
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See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package models to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Examples: 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2012 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $20,898/$19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.99% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $122/$117 with a cost of borrowing of $4,468/$4,275 and a total obligation of $25,366/$24,273. Pricing includes freight ($1,500) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. †1.99% purchase financing for up to 36 months available on the new 2012 Dodge Journey SXT models to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Example: 2012 Dodge Journey SXT with a Purchase Price of $25,395 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discount) financed at 1.99% over 36 months with $0 down payment equals 36 monthly payments of $727.27 with a cost of borrowing of $786.72 and a total obligation $26,181.72. Pricing includes freight ($1,500) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes. ▲$1,000 Bonus Cash is available on all new 2012 Dodge Journey SXT and R/T models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ∞Ultimate Family Van Bonus Cash is available to retail customers on purchase/lease at participating dealers of a new 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan model (excluding Canada Value Package models) or any new 2012 Chrysler Town & Country model. The Bonus Cash amount ($1,250 for models equipped with a DVD player; $750 for all other models) will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. The included no charge Uconnect Hands Free Group represents an additional $750 in value. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. §2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,395. 2012 Dodge Journey Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,595. Pricing includes freight ($1,500) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ≠Based on R. 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Last Wednesday, we were hit with the rain we were hoping for, but unfortunately Mother Nature took us too seriously and hit us with a bad storm. Rain and a large amount of hail came with it, doing same damage to some crops and gardens in different areas. It also brought a bad wind with it, which was not good. But, hopefully now, more sun and just a sprinkling of rain are on their way. B o t h a ’s n ex t B i n g o evening will be held on Tuesday, July 31, starting at 7:15. So bring your friends and Bingo dabbers and come out for one great evening of excitement. You could be the next big winner. The jackpot hasn’t gone for a while, so it’s yours for the taking. In two weeks, church services will begin again, so where has this month gone? On Thursday, Aug. 9, the first church service for this year is planned and services will continue through the month of August at 7 p.m. each week. E ve r y o n e i s w e l c o m e to come on out and enjoy Rev. Susan Bowyer’s service. In the meantime, we wish Rev. Bowyer a good summer break that still has a few weeks remaining. C o ff e e i s o n eve r y Wednesday, starting at 10 a.m., and organizers would love to see everyone attend. Coffee time is held at the Botha Senior Centre every Wednesday morning. It’s hard to believe summer is not even half over and school supplies are already on sale at different locations. Where is the summer going? Before we know it, fall will be here again.
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Halkirk educator Maxine Baird, a local rodeo timer, has been selected as 2012 sportsperson of the year by her peers. Baird first timed at the Daines ranch rodeo in 1979 and has watched the CFR in Edmonton for 25 years with a stopwatch in her hand. She was presented with a commemorative belt buckle to mark the occasion. Maxine and hubby Bob raise bucking bulls on their ranch just east of town and are busy at the local rodeos for most of the summer season. Congratulations. Belated birthday greetings go out to Fern Engel, who celebrated her 90th birthday on July 16 at the Coronation Community Health Centre. Family members Don, Doris, Wayne, Dianne and their families were all on hand for the special occasion. Les and Kathy Kneeland recently attended a Living Donors recogni-
in Stettler this week. Sympathy is extended to the family of Ed Abel of Edmonton, who passed away July 15. Ed’s wife, Beverly Rammell, is a first cousin to Kent Johnson. Services were held on Friday. Cecil Bird flew home on Thursday, having spent a fun-filled couple of weeks with friends and family. This year is a milestone for Cecil — it’s 50 years since he left Halkirk to make his home in Australia. Visiting with Jan and Rose Koenraadt and Matthew and Scott are Jan’s two nephews from Holland. They’re spending five weeks in Alberta. A couple of names of fellow Halkirkites back for the celebration were Raymond and Juliette (Fetaz) Cordel, Lyn and Maureen (Airey) Wiltse, Maime Ronalds and Joyce (Ronalds) Strome.
tion evening in Edmonton. Deanna Kneeland Christopher, lung recipient, along with Trevor Kneeland and Henry Michielsen, lung donors, were the guest speakers and spoke of their experiences. Deanna was only the seventh person in Alberta to receive a living lung transplant and her surgery took place on April 19, 2011. Also attending was Keith Christopher, Deb and Jaxon Michielsen and Toni Sinclair. We send greeting out to Ida Bailey, who moved to Heritage House
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Interest cost of borrowing is $4,264.42/$7,335.80 or APR of 4.99%/6.29% and total to be repaid is $31,047.42/$43,449.80. Offers include Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $11,316/$9,485 (Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $4,316/$5,485 and Delivery Allowance of $7,000/$4,000. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ±Until August 31, 2012, lease a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 5.0L and get 4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $39,999 at 4.99% APR for up to 36 months with $1,550 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $399, total lease obligation is $15,914 and optional buyout is $16,000. Offer includes Total Price Adjustment of $11,316. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Total Price Adjustment is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. †When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. ††Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.7L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Environment Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8: [14.9L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ‡‡‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ◆Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ◆◆Projected best in class fuel economy based on competitive data available at the time of testing using Ford drive-cycle tests (in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standard J1321) of comparably equipped 2011 Ford vs. 2010 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. ◆◆◆F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 46 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report, December 2011. †††©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT ADVERTISING Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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