Stettler Independent, August 01, 2012

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Communities in Bloom judges give Stettler a green thumbs-up RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter With the sun shining brightly and Stettler striving to capture its first Communities in Bloom title at an international level, the town was in the spotlight when the judges visited Monday. “One thing that comes clear during the tour is that so many people care and take great strides to make their homes and the community better,” said Rob Spencer, who chairs the Heartland Beautification Committee. Lorna McIlroy and Diana Weiner gave the town rave reviews for its beautiful and appealing appearance. “We had a wonderful day and saw all the results of all the hard work,” said McIlroy, a Grande Prairie resident who has judged Stettler in previous years. “You have a lot to be proud of. The community gardens looks very good and the parks department is doing a great job — and we enjoy the landscape.” McIlroy said she also valued the opportunity to meet many local residents and people who return to Stettler because it’s “a good place to live.” “You can see the progress every year and it gets better and better,” said Weiner, who travelled from Pennsylvania. Arriving in Stettler, she was immediately attracted to the modern office building that houses the Town of Stettler and Clearview School Division administration. “I was really impressed with the new town building,”

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Stettler bed-and-breakfast owners Dave and Barbara-Lynn Goodwin describe their gardens and house to Communities in Bloom judges Lorna McIlroy and Diana Weiner, along with Heartland Beautification Committee chairman Rob Spencer, during Monday’s tour of the town.

Weiner said. “And the landscape downtown is beautiful and progressive.” As an agronomist, she was happy to see how the town is able to use the best soils to maximize the beauty of parks and landscapes. Stettler representatives remain optimistic the town can compete with other communities outside of Canada. “We will receive our evaluation results in midOctober and are confident that we’ll keep our fivebloom status, and we hope

to be successful against our international competition,” Spencer said. “We are confident that we have done a good job representing the great aspects of life in Stettler and look forward to continuing to move forward on future initiatives.” The winners will be announced in Edmonton at the National Awards and Symposium, which is set for Oct. 10 to 13. Stettler was a national champion last year. All of the varied

communities are judged for tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape, turf and groundcovers, floral displays and community involvement. Judges provided valuable comments during the tour, Spencer said after the daylong visit. “We were able to show them all of the great projects and initiatives that have been launched in the past year or so,” he said. “We showed them what the town council and staff,

the beautification committee and subcommittees have been working on, as well as all of the effort and energy that has been put in by community residents. “The town looks great.” Stettler has been challenged by the Alberta communities of Forestburg and Gibbons, as well as 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. The local committee announced Hans Cluver as this year’s Stettler beautification champion, though he was unable to receive the award at the judges’ dinner Monday. He was recognized for his special “above and beyond,” behind-the-scenes efforts “to help make Stettler a more beautiful place, by growing things in his neighbourhood and helping a lot around the community gardens.”

‘Home-cooking’ back on the front burner Some current meals locally ‘not as good as TV dinners,’ says Stettler senior RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter With reports of poorquality food in the longterm-care facility at the Stettler hospital, residents are happy to hear that home-cooked meals are slated to come back this winter, with enhanced food services. “Everybody is so happy about it — that we’ll have home-cooked meals,” said Jim Ellwood, a resident of Heritage House. “It hasn’t been that good for the last two years. We are going to be pleased to get some good food.” After hearing concerns from Stettler and other communities in the province, Health Minister Fred Horne last week ordered Alberta Health Services to end the practice of preparing meals off-site. He stipulated a return to home-cooked meals made on-site to provide fresher food that better meets residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

“Alberta Health Services is complementing its longterm-care centre menus as part of a larger initiative called Closer to Home, which will expand in the fall with on-site preparation of food in the centres, and more choices for residents, allowing them to enjoy more local favourites, familiar foods and specialties,” said Heather Kipling, communications advisor for Alberta Health. Local residents in Heritage House and their families are invited to express their food preferences for the facility. “We are talking to residents and their families — local community residents about the food we serve, what’s most important to them, and what menu items we could introduce again,” reads the Closer to Home information sheet. As part of the program, families and local residents would be invited to testtaste the food and volunteers would be encouraged to serve in the “Golden Soup” program. As part of that program, they would be trained to assist nursing staff during mealtimes and “help provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment which

RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter

Fresh foods like the vegetables on display at the Stettler Farmers’ Market on Tuesday are projected to be on the menu for Alberta seniors’ residences, after an edict last week from Health Minister Fred Horne. Recent reports had highlighted substandard meals being served at such homes, including the long-term-care facility at the Stettler hospital.

ensures nourishment and a fun new social connection with residents on-site.” The health minister, Horne, said he’s eager to respond to concerns from residents and their families. “We’ve heard what residents and their families have said about the quality of food in our long-termcare facilities and, today, we are taking action to

improve that,” he said last week. “They deserve to live in comfort and dignity and enjoy food that is not only nutritious, but looks and tastes home-cooked and satisfies cultural food preferences.” Alberta Health will be required to prepare meals within provincial facilities that improve the taste and appearance over the food

currently served, while at the same time designing meals “that better reflect flexibility and choice for residents.” Alberta Health plans to consult with residents, families and staff to develop and present a plan of action to Horne by October, with full implementation of on-site and locally based meal preparation planned by December. Ellwood said the current Stettler meals taste more like TV dinners. “Some of them are not as good as TV dinners,” he said. Since the food has been prepared off-site, the meals have been less appetizing, he said. “The roast is so dry and tasteless, it has no aroma,” said Ellwood, a resident in the facility for about six years. “Some of the meat has so much coating, there’s hardly any meat. Vegetables are way overcooked — they’re kind of like mush.” A retired Calgary rancher, Grant Fawcett, has offered to pay for carrots and potatoes for the longterm-care homes. His plan for the Stettler facility was to provide fresh vegetables

from a Hutterite Colony in Byemoor. T h a t o ff e r, h ow ever, was turned down by Alberta Health, Fawcett said Tuesday. “They say they can’t use food that isn’t provincially inspected,” he said. “They should be glad they’re getting free food. “What’s happening is disgusting. People are eating unpalatable food.” Concerns came to the forefront in June when a Calgary Herald report highlighted an Alberta Union of Public Employees video called “Hard to Swallow.” Herald food writer and restaurant critic John Gilchrist sampled a meal at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre. “ T h e g r av y i s j u s t glue — the potatoes are obscene,” Gilchrist said. The dinner he sampled “reminded me of the TV dinners of the early 1960s, with the watery potatoes and the glossy gravy that came from no place natural, and the meats that really have no texture or taste,” he reported. “I’ve eaten a lot of bad food in a lot of dodgy situations. This is the worst food I’ve had in years, Absolutely dreadful.”

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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Storyteller Mary Ann Lippiatt intriques children last week during a visit to the Stettler Public Library, where a full slate of summer programs engages the young minds of kids in a couple of age groups.

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Independent reporter The Stettler Public Library breaks the stereotype that a library is just shelves of books. To say there’s a lot to do at the library would seem to be an understatement. Organizers say the summer months are packed full of programs geared to all ages, with special activities to suit the interests of teens and younger visitors. Helping with the extra activities at the library are summer students Travis Feddema and Carly McLeod. McLeod is the teen co-ordinator, while Feddema co-ordinates programs in the five-to-12 age group. There are organized activities every weekday this summer. McLeod said there’s still room for more teen participants. “Most programs are literacy-focused and there are no registration fees,” said library manager Mary Zazelenchuk. Last Wednesday, the library hosted storyteller Mary Ann Lippiatt to entertain the under-12 group. In another area of the library, youngsters were busy making crafts in the Summer Sound Sessions program

that’s co-ordinated by Speech and Language Services. The summer reading program encourages young readers by having them log their reading minutes on a chart. The youngsters have achieved about 7,500 minutes of reading. When they reach 15,000 minutes, they’ll be rewarded with a pizza party, say organizers. Reading Buddies is a program that runs twice a week, during which readers read to youngsters in the four-to-seven age category. There are many volunteer readers, so there’s plenty of room for more young people who enjoy being read to. There are story-writing workshops for all age groups and movie nights

twice a week. Book discussions, puppet shows, murder mysteries, open mic night, wacky hair day, scavenger hunts and game nights add to the fun. Imagination is encouraged in craft projects and making practical items. Some of the programs offer prizes. A wind-up party is planned for the last day of the summer program, with a draw for an e-reader.

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once a month to help seniors with their computers, e-readers, digital cameras and any other device. Book enthusiasts in the adult category can participate in book discussion groups at the library, such as Brain Candy Book Club and Reader’s Circle. In adapting with the times, Stettler Public Library offers e-reader downloads and assistance for ereader users. Computer and Internet services are also available. Organizers say those are just a few of the services offered at the Stettler library. They encourage town and county residents to visit the library “to see how much more than just books it offers.”

Seniors on board The library provides many services for seniors, too. The outreach program delivers books to the lodges and others around town. Seniors can call 403742-5858 for free Handibus service to the library. Tech Time for Seniors is held

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As evidenced last week at the Stettler Public Library, crafts time is always a busy and creative session for the children registered in the many summer activities.

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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT NEWS

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

RCMP report

Man faces three sex-related charges from rural Stettler reported that she lost control of her Pontiac Grand Am on the gravel road, hit a power pole and one line had fallen to the ground. The driver received minor injuries and the car sustained front-end damage. SUI 6:59 p.m. — Complaint of a possible impaired driver who was weaving in the eastbound lane on 50 Avenue. The operator was driving a black Dodge pickup truck and a dog was being transported inside the box. A patrol was conducted and the truck wasn’t located, but a letter was sent to the registered owner to advise him of the complaint. A warning was issued. 7:25 p.m. — Report of a dog being attacked by another dog that was on the loose on 46 Street. An investigator contacted the complainant, who advised that he had already spoken to Animal Services regarding the incident.

SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK Stettler RCMP detachment This is a summary of most calls for Stettler RCMP service during the past week. Calls with a SUI notation attached are “still under investigation.� Anyone with information is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-7423382, or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tuesday, July 24 2:21 p.m. — Residential false alarm reported on Second Avenue South in Big Valley. On arrival, the homeowner was standing outside his home and everything was OK. The owner advised that he would check with his alarm company to get the problem fixed. 10:42 p.m. — Noise was reported regarding a neighbour using a pressure washer in the Anderson subdivision. The noise stopped when the complainant was on the phone.

Thursday, July 26 10:30 a.m. — A 60-yearold female homeowner on 45 Street attended the Stettler detachment to report theft of a love seat from a basement suite. The female stated when she attended her residence the previous evening, she noticed that her love seat was gone. She suspects the renter of the top floor who was moving out the end of the July. 12:10 p.m. — A 911 call reported that four intoxicated males were drinking outside Jude’s Liquor or Store. The caller also reported that they departed the area in a burgundy Chevrolet pickup truck. 2:03 p.m. — A 911 call was traced back to Kent’s Cafe. When the 911 operator attempted ttempted to call back the number, the phone was hung-up. When an investigator arrived at the call location, the property representative reported that no one had dialed 911. 4:12 p.m. — Commercial false alarm at Big Country Educational Consortium on 50 Avenue. 8:07 p.m. — A 911 call to assist Stettler Fire and EMS at Highway 12 and Range Road 22-0 near Nevis. A garden tractor flipped over on a 61-year-old male operator as he was driving on an incline. The driver was conscious and appeared to have received minor injuries. He was taken to the Stettler hospital for treatment.

Wednesday, July 25 8:26 a.m. — Complaint of a break, enter and theft at the Stettler Agriplex. The entry was made overnight and there were computers and data routers reported stolen. With the assistance from the Red Deer Forensic Identification Section, a 16-year-old male from Stettler and a 16-year-old male from Erskine were arrested and charged with break and enter and possession of stolen property. All stolen property was recovered and returned to the owners. 8:40 a.m. — Report of a missing licence plate from a holiday trailer that was parked at a 56 Street residence. The owner of the plate wasn’t certain whether the plate was stolen or fell off. 9 a.m. — A Good Samaritan turned in a current vehicle registration and insurance card at the detachment. The papers were found when she was picking up garbage near her residence. The 45-year-old male owner from Botha was contacted and he picked up his papers. 4:30 p.m. — Police received a request for assistance to relocate property, as a result of a domestic dispute at a 43 Street residence. Information from statements resulted in a 51-year-old man being charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of inviting sexual touching. The accused has a Sept. 13 court date. 5:33 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a power pole on Range Road 19-1, a half-kilometre south of Highway 12. The 20-year-old female driver

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Sunday, July 29 3:05 a.m. — Complaint of an intoxicated limo driver operating the stretched vehicle around Stettler. The limo wasn’t located. 4:12 a.m. — Report of an assault at a rural residence on Range Road 204, south of Township Road 370. A 27-year-old female was hit in the face three times, and her face was cut, but she didn’t require an ambulance. The suspect was a 29-year-old male with a Carstairs address. An investigator met with the complainant, who refused to provide a statement or any further details regarding the assault. There were no physical signs of injury and the complainant no longer knew why she called the police. 2:15 p.m. — An investigator was conducting a Laser operation on Highway 835 in Erskine, where a black Chrysler 300 was observed travelling at 88 km/h in a 50 km/h residential area. The car was pulled over and marijuana could be smelled coming from inside the vehicle, in which police found 29 grams of marijuana, along with a drug-paraphernalia items and alcohol. The 23-year-old driver from Stettler was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and issued a speeding ticket. SUI 8:43 p.m. — Report of a firearm found by the dumpster at Boston Pizza. An investigator determined that the identified firearm was a pellet-shooting pistol. 9:10 p.m. — A 911 call to assist EMS with a 54-year-old female who was threatening to beat people up with a flashlight and was suicidal. Members attended the 51 Avenue apartment to find that EMS was loading the patient into the ambulance. 10:45 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 12 near the overpass. The truck involved wasn’t driveable. 11:37 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 56, about 20 kilometres south of Stettler. The caller advised that two people were trapped inside a GMC pickup. The driver reported that a moose walked out of the east ditch and, to avoid a collision, the 35-year-old driver from Calgary swerved his truck and was unable to recover. The vehicle ended up on its roof and two persons required assistance to exit the vehicle. Minor injuries were reported.

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Saturday, July 28 12:08 a.m. — Complaint of loud music coming from a Spruce Drive residence. An investigator attended to find five people inside a shed playing music. A warning was issued to turn off the music. The property representative was co-operative. 3:17 a.m. — A 911 call reported an impaired driver near Tim Hortons, operating a navy-blue Chevrolet Cobalt. The vehicle was last seen in the area of 61 Street. A licence plate for the vehicle was obtained. SUI 6:34 a.m. — Complaint of a stolen 2002 Ford F-350 from a residence on 50A Avenue, near 57 Street. The vehicle had been locked, with no keys inside and the truck was parked on the street. The 41-year-old owner later found his vehicle left running across from M&R Rentals in Stettler. The igni nition had been broken and a number of items were stolen from inside the vehicle. 11:13 a.m. — Complaint of a Rottweiler dog on the loose on 61A Street. The dog was reported jum to be jumping fences, had no tags and was friendly to people. An investigator attended the area and the dog ran out from a fenced yard, down a driveway toward the investigator. When the officer opened the door to his police vehicle, the dog jumped inside. The dog was dropped off at the veterinary clinic and the matter was turned over to the bylaw department. 7:26 p.m. — Complaint of uttering threats at a residence near the airport. The 40-year-old homeowner advised that a 17-year-old male had recently been kicked out of his home and had returned to throw a party. The owner wasn’t home and he asked that the 17-yearold be removed from the residence. An investigator spoke with the mother of the youth who was at the residence and she reported that the youth was going to move back in, but then decided to have a party. The

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Horse protesters seek to deceive with campaign Calgary recently saw a ragtag group of folks protesting the slaughter of horses for human consumption. They had gathered under a roadside billboard that featured the slogan, “Stop Slaughtering Us,” with a picture of two pensive-looking horses. The billboard had only one purpose — to tug at the heartstrings of passing motorists. To most who noticed, it was probably bewildering, but it is effective. Slaughter is one of those hot-button buzzwords that garner attention immediately in a negative way — which is the intent of the sponsoring group. The people behind the group would seem to be mostly Americanconnected, through an organization called Angel Acres. Heck, even the horse picture was American, as the same billboard has been seen in the U.S. The American connection and financing tends to be downplayed, but the whole anti-horse slaughter campaign shows every sign as being American influenced and managed — and for good reason. In the U.S., commercial horse slaughter was derailed when a number of states outlawed the business and the U.S. government suspended the funding of horse-meat inspection. That effectively closed all the horseslaughter plants south of the border. The anti-slaughter lobby felt that it had won a great victory, but what the group hadn’t figured was that American horses would be exported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter — they had won a battle, but not the war. The lobby groups then decided to set up shop in Canada through surrogate groups in an attempt to influence gullible politicians in this country, close down Canadian plants, or at the least prevent the importation of American horses for slaughter. To date, they have not been successful. The problem for them is the horse-meat business in Canada (mainly Alberta) is a thriving industry that is professionally run, and closely monitored and inspected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Besides that, almost 99 per cent of Canadian horse-meat is exported under even stricter European and Japanese health and slaughter protocols. So, for Canadian citizens, the industry is essentially out of sight and out of mind. From that perspective, it’s pretty hard to get voters and politicians riled up enough to ban the

business just on emotion alone. But that reality doesn’t stop duplicitous lobby groups. So why not scare gullible consumers and media with outlandish bogus allegations — it’s a proven PR tactic used by green and animal-rights groups. One surefire way to get media attention is to state that food is unsafe, contaminated and dangerous to the public — whether it is or not, doesn’t matter. So the protestors claimed that horse-meat is tainted with a drug called phenylbutazone. They have no evidence of that because the group has no testing data. The CFIA does testing and says it’s 99 per cent negative for the drug. Besides, why would anyone spend money on giving a drug to horses going to slaughter. In addition, most horses are put in feedlots to add fat and allow any drug residues to dissipate. But the protestors win the perception battle with the public because they made the first negative impression — and that’s what gullible citizens believe. To attract even more media attention, the protesters trotted out Alex Atamanenko, a politically-opportunistic NDP MP from BC. He’s the sponsor of Bill C-322, which aims to stop the importation of slaughter horses into Canada. He also claims horse meat is unfit for human consumption. Typically of NDP politicians, they never let the facts stand in the way of trendy and politically correct causes that could get them free publicity — especially with dumb urban voters. Even better from an NDP political strategy, they get to once again bash at Alberta, where the horse-processing business is centered. That political opportunity seems to outweigh any perception that this wacky B.C. MP is actually a dupe of a well-financed, conniving American lobby group. This bozo MP was actually the NDP agriculture critic under the late Jack Layton. All I can say is God help all of us in agriculture if the NDP ever gets to power in Ottawa. Will Verboven is the editor of Alberta Farmer.

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Stettler swimmer in Olympic trials 1982 — 30 years ago — Stettler town council has taken initial steps to bring water to the town from the Red Deer River. Total cost for the pipeline, pumps and treatment plant is projected to be about $10 million, with the Alberta government expected to incur much of that. — An appreciation night for Wayne and Gayle Page was held at the Red Willow hall to honour Wayne’s eight years of service with the County of Stettler Regional Recreation Board. — The East Central Regional 4-H Horse Show in Byemoor drew more than 80 entries from across the region. — Stettler’s Kello-Bilt Midgets have qualified for the Alberta baseball final after defeating Pincher Creek in a best-of-three series. — The host team lost in the C final as Stettler hosted the Alberta women’s fastball championship. 1972 — 40 years ago — Matthys Botha, the South African ambassador to Canada, visited Botha to learn about what’s believed

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Stuckey family to lead parade for Stettler’s annual stampede RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Stettler plans to get “Back in the Saddle” for the fourth annual Steel Wheel Stampede, slated for Aug. 17 to 19. “Although we are a semi-pro rodeo, we feel we offer a professional production,” said Tana Nixon, the acting cochair of the Stettler and District Agricultural Society rodeo committee. Performances are set for Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m., with the final show Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Events area co-sanctioned by Canadian Cowboys’ Association and Chinook Rodeo Association, as riders come from throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan to compete in Stettler. “We will again have the top cowboys in the CCA and CRA, along with local professional cowboys,” Nixon said. For the second straight year, rodeo families with deep roots in the Stettler area will be celebrated in the Friday parade, which begins at 4 p.m. Vic Stuckey and his family have been selected as the honorary parade marshals. “The Stuckeys have strong ties to rodeo history, dating back to 1931, and Vic has personally been involved since 1948,” said Stacey Benjamin, manager of Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development. The Stuckeys participated in the Calgary Stampede 75 times from 1931 to 2011, and generations of the Stuckey family continue to carry on the family tradition, participating in saddle-bronc riding and calf roping and barrel racing. Other longtime local families will also be honoured this year. “Families with strong ties to Stettler will be celebrated, along with their accomplishments and accolades they have brought to the community,” Benjamin said. “We encourage families with a rodeo heritage and those

who have been celebrating centennials in Stettler to join us in the celebration.” Last year’s Friday parade attracted the most entries and the largest crowd, after two years of a Saturday parade, Nixon said. Local rodeo fans will have something new to cheer about. “This year, we are excited that we will have novice bareback and saddle bronc,” Nixon said. “Those young guys get a chance to come out and show their stuff, and it will be a stepping-stone for them to compete in the open event.” Riders will battle in a variety of events, such as tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback and saddle bronc, bull riding, novice bareback and saddle bronc, and women’s barrel racing. Organizers hope to have at least 10 competitors in each category. “Rodeo is definitely for all ages and family-oriented for spectators and contestants,” said Nixon, who grew up in a rodeo family. “That’s one of the greatest feelings about rodeo — the family.” Rodeo clown Tyson Wagner is expected to add humour, said Nixon, noting the event last year didn’t have a clown. Two nights of entertainment are also on tap after each evening rodeo, with Tim Hus in concert Friday and local Domino on Saturday. Cowboy church returns Sunday at 11 a.m. Lots of food and fellowship are also on the menu, with beef on a bun Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a tailgate party at 4 p.m., and two pancake breakfasts — downtown Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m., and Sunday at the Agriplex from 9 to 11 a.m. As the stampede evolves, organizers also plan a midway in the next few years. “We are working on it,” Nixon said. Organizers continue to try to recruit volunteers and more financial sponsors.

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Dahl faces two more charges for breach of bail conditions RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter A young Stettler man facing multiple charges in the death of a high school student last winter has picked up two additional charges for breach of bail conditions. Trevor James Dahl, 20, appeared in Stettler Provincial Court last Thursday through closed-circuit TV from the Red Deer Remand Centre and was scheduled for an appearance in Red Deer Provincial Court this Thursday. He has been charged with two more counts of failing to comply with bail conditions when police say he was in possession of and consumed alcohol, the court was told. Along with two earlier charges of failing to comply with conditions, Dahl faces charges of impaired driving causing death, impaired driving over .08 causing death, dangerous driving of a motor vehicle causing death and refusing a blood sample causing death. A preliminary hearing

has been scheduled for next Feb. 26 and 27. Police reported last February that Dahl was heavily intoxicated when he drove a pickup truck that left a dirt road near Stettler and crashed into trees, killing 17-year-old passenger Koralea Boettger of Stettler. Several other cases were finalized in Stettler court last week. — Chad Everett Davidson was fined a total of $1,800, with $600 each for obstructing a police officer by giving a false name, and for two counts each for failing to comply with a court order, when he broke curfew and failed to present himself when a probation officer knocked on the door of his house. — Jasmine E. Burgoin was fined $115 each for consuming alcohol in a public place and for failing to appear in court. — William A. McKendrick was issued a common-law peace bond for 12 months for a charge of assault last Oct. 28. “I encourage you to show better judgment,” Judge E.D. Riemer told McKendrick.

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Station 1 was called to a residential kitchen fire at 6:18 p.m. At a Spruce Drive residence, fire crews discovered a grease fire had burned out of control. Thanks to the quick thinking of the homeowners to call 911, flames were extinguished quickly and damage was limited to the kitchen. Last Tuesday, fire crews were called to a holidaytrailer fire on 51 Avenue at about 9:20 p.m. The trailer suffered major fire and smoke damage.

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Stettler barrel racer Melissa Thiessen is a busy gal and constantly on the rodeo trail, pursuing her love of barrel racing. Her journey comes full circle later this month when she participates in the Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede in her hometown. “Seems like I have done it forever,” said Thiessen, 44. “I can’t remember not barrel racing.” Originally from Williams Lake, B.C., the home of the famed Williams Lake Stampede, Thiessen has rodeo in her blood. Her father, Marvin Gruenwald, and brother Mark Gruenwald were both bull riders, while husband Steve Thiessen is a calf roper and team roper. Thiessen said while her brother is no longer a bull rider, he gets his adrenaline rush as an SSP (Strategic Systems Program) officer on tour

in Afghanistan. The Thiessens both plan to compete in Stettler’s Steel Wheel Stampede, set for Aug. 17-19, but before that happens they’ll put on more miles hitting rodeos in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Melissa, a competitor in barrel racing and ribbon roping, listed her hectic schedule coming up before Stettler as Aug. 1 – High Prairie, Aug. 4 – Herbert, Sask., Aug 5 – Consule, Sask., Aug. 6 – Writing-on-Stone, Aug. 7-8 – Thorsby, Aug. 9-10 – Irvine, Aug. 10 – Cardston for a 10 p.m. slack run, Aug. 11 – Central Butte, Sask., Aug.11 – Whitewood, Sask., Aug. 12 – Kyle, Sask., Aug. 17 – Virden, Man., and then Stettler on Aug. 19. Her husband has an equally gruelling schedule, competing in many of the same rodeos. The couple participates in more than 60 rodeos during the year from Luxton on Vancouver Island to Manitoba and everywhere in between. “We bought a new truck on the

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Hot summer days are a welcome sight for farmers in the hayfield. The wheels are turning and bales are seen all over the countryside. There was a bit of commotion on the correction line, west of the Glasiers, when the tractor Tommy Streit was driving caught fire. Luckily, there were no injuries. The Erickson family just north of Gadsby held a successful all-weekend moving/garage sale. Wayne and Margery Glasier, along with Kay and Doug Hankinson, enjoyed a bus tour to Port Hardy, Prince Rupert and inland to Prince George. It’s a great way to travel and not worry about details. Roger and Diane Ost from Eckville spent the day Tuesday with Roger’s cousin, Stan, and Gloria Diegel. They planned to come back this Monday for another day and a quest for Saskatoon berries. Birthday greetings to Gordon Reynolds. Sister Evelyn was here, helping Gordie celebrate. Also, granddaughter Amanda Reynolds of Big Valley stayed with Gordie and Shirley for a few days. Happy fifth anniversary to Ray and Laura Stevenson on July 28. Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren enjoyed a day trip to

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Donalda Gallery for the Arts has been featuring our local artists for the past month. It was an impressive display and our many visitors during the Donalda centennial and throughout July were amazed at the number of

artists featured from such a small community. The gallery will host a Wine and Cheese Gala on Friday at 7 p.m. to introduce the Bashaw Art Club exhibit for the month of August. Come out and meet some of the featured artists at the gala, or visit the gallery anytime during August. The Donalda Agricultural Society’s 31st annual bench fair entries will be accepted on Aug. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the hall. Exhibits will be open

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Halkirk delegates attend Prizes revealed for STARS ride national Elks convention Halkirk Elks Exhalted Ruler Matthew Koenraadt and Elk member Jacquie Dietrich were among the Elk members who gathered in Chilliwack, B.C., for the 100th anniversary of the Elks of Canada convention from July 24 to 26. The Elks have 250 lodges across Canada and roughly 13,000 members who continue to help those in need and service communities where they are located. An estimated $15 million in donations and volunteer hours of service are donated annually. Their national charity is the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children, and they’re proud to be the largest all-Canadian fraternal organization. Matthew returned home on Friday. Jacquie, accompanied by her mother, Elsie Anderson, went on to Victoria and will spend time there. Congratulations to Mike and Candace Beaudoin on the birth of their third child, Taylem Shae Micheal, born on July 13 weighing in at eight pounds and three and a half ounces. Mike and Candace also have a son, Mason, and a daughter, Laya. A set of keys was found and turned into the store. See Gwen if you think they are yours.

Unfortunately, the wild pony clinic that was scheduled for this past week has been cancelled because of a lack of little cowboys and cowgirls. Some folks are inquiring about acquiring CDs from the centennial events. Folks can still order CDs from Lorissa or Lorna Schilling at 884-2463. Rain frequency has been a hit-and-miss occurrence, and so have the hailstones. The crops in the area are looking quite good and, hopefully, they get into the bin without too much trouble. Everyone is busy, but there’s little news floating around. Give us a call (or email) — we can’t write this community column without your help. Thanks. COMING EVENTS: Aug. 25 — Halkirk Elks 17th annual bull-a-rama. Details to follow in the coming weeks.

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First of all, I would like to correct a mistake that I made last week in the Rumsey news. At the Rumsey annual ball tournament held the weekend of July 20-22, the team from Hanna that was among the winners was called the Brew Jays. My hearing-aid batteries must have been low when getting the results from Doug. The Rumsey Drop-In Centre will continue to host Wednesday gatherings all year-round and not change to Thursdays for the winter months. That gives folks a chance to get their weekly mail, go to the dump and dropin also. The drop-in group is planning an afternoon coffee time the first Wednesday that they’re back. It is hoped that Dianne Wroe of Delia will be able to attend that day as she is the person that helped the centre get funding for the two new furnaces and new hot-water heater that were put in the building a year ago. Several boys from the area went to the Alberta Summer Games last weekend for baseball. Among those representing Zone 2, Big Country, were Quentin Kopjar of Rowley and Dane Steen of Carbon. Quentin is the son of Brian and Jolyene Kopjar of Rowley and grandson

to Marilyn and Gerry Kopjar, also of Rowley. Although Dane is from Carbon, he’s the son of Kelly and Marci Steen and grandson of Helen Steen from this district. Way to go, boys. Many of our local 4-H members are part of the exchange now underway with eastern Canada. Our hearts are heavy this week as we learn of the illness of Gwen Hampton, who is a patient in Calgary’s Tom Baker hospital. We love you, Gwen, so take care and we’ll see you soon. Here is a list of the prizes that are up for grabs at the STARS Ride set for Aug. 12: first — a quilt handmade by Joanne Richmond and donated by her and her folks; second — a $200 gift certificate from Freson’s IGA in Drumheller; third — a trip for two on the Alberta Steam Train out of Stettler; fourth — luggage

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from Sears in Drumheller, courtesy of Mark Notland; and fifth — a barbecue donated by the Stettler Brick store. For tickets ahead of the day of the ride, contact any member of the STARS committee. Get-well-soon wishes go out to Stephen Kashuba, Carol Gogol, Mary Pearson from Delia, and Gwen, as they spend time in hospital. While shopping in Drumheller a couple of weeks ago, we happened to see Anna (Hussey) Durnie of Fort McMurray. We were surprised to learn that her oldest boy is now 17 and will graduate next spring. We went to Gull Lake for the weekend to attend the BoiceGoddard reunion, which is Ernie’s side of the family. Great time and great weather. There was a spot missing this year, as Ernie’s brother Russell from Peace River was unable to attend because he’s in the hospital in Edmonton recovering from a double-bypass operation and a heart-valve replacement. Russ will be 82 in October. It’s very flattering to be missed, and again I thank everyone for all their prayers, gifts, and visits when I was in hospital for the past few months and unable to contribute this weekly column.

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Fjellgaard shows he’s ‘as Canadian as they come’ Gary Fjellgaard was well-received by a good-sized crowd at the Endiang Community Hall on Friday evening. Among his many accolades, he was named best country male artist by the Canadian Country Music Association and also received a Juno award for the same honour. Fjellgaard’s performance included well-known hits such as “Somewhere on the Island,” “Dance with this Old Cowboy” and “Winds of October.” Writing most of his own material and often described “as Canadian as they come,” Fjellgaard drew much of his inspiration from growing up on a farm in central Saskatchewan and his time working in the logging industry in B.C. Fjellgaard was accompanied to the show by his wife of 56 years, Lynne. The couple married when they were 18 and 16 years old. B.J. Smith, a longtime friend of Fjellgaard’s, opened the show with a performance of cowboy poetry. The show was brought to Endiang by Ruthie’s Roost, and Ruth plans to bring more artists to town in the future. Congratulations to a former Endiang resident, Ervin Hausher, on celebrating his 87th birthday last week. Best wishes for many more, Ervin. Maureen Wasdal, along with her daughter Mandy Pusey of Red Deer, attended the NuCerity conference in Las Vegas last week. NuCerity produces skincare products, which Mandy markets. Congratulations to Lou and Carrie (nee Jones) MacDougall of Stettler on the birth of their son, Steele Douglas MacDougall, on July 25 in Calgary. Steele weighed seven pounds and has two big sisters, Arya-lyn and Kyara. Congratulations also to local grandparents Miles and Lynne Jones and great-grandma Irene Duncan. Brenda Zeimer of Vancouver spent a week visiting with her sister, Linda, and Bill Smith, and her mother,

Bernice Zeimer, in Hanna, along with other relatives. Congratulations to Nikki Paulsen and Kevin Pivert, who were married on Saturday in Lacombe, with the reception and dance held in Bentley. Nikki is the daughter of Brad and Shellbea Paulsen and granddaughter of Winnie Paulsen. We wish the newlyweds all the best in their marriage. The young couple plans to reside in Lacombe. Some local folks took in the 15th annual Old Time Music Jamboree in Hanna on the weekend, featuring about a dozen bands. Of local interest, Marty Brooker and Heather (nee Brown) Scheler performed with one of the bands. Also, former Endiang resident Betty Halverson was co-chair of the event, and Ken Halverson was in a band. Some from our district attended the 80th birthday celebration for Elmer Mohl in Hanna on Saturday. Best wishes for many more, Elmer. Weekend visitors with Les and Rosemary Stulberg were Frank and Jean Gallant of Moncton, N.B., Terry and Diane Diprose of Red Deer and Bob and Dorothy Diprose of Stettler. Thought for the day — Some people are always complaining because roses have thorns; others are thankful that thorns have roses.

Metis history, culture in spotlight The Big Valley Evangelical Free Church Youth Group calls area youth from Grade 6 and up to join them for a “Beach Day” on Saturday. Come out for a day of sunshine and tubing, and then stay for supper and a campfire. Parental permission slips will need to be signed. For more information, contact Chantelle at 403740-9425. Children ages five to 13 are invited to a five-day camp at the Big Valley Evangelical Free Church from Monday, Aug. 13, to Friday, Aug. 17. There will be interesting crafts and prizes and a whole lot of fun. Come join in the songs, stories and games each day from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Metis Hivernant Days will settle in Big Valley for the August long weekend, which is this weekend. This interesting annual family event provides a wonderful opportunity to encounter

local Metis history and culture. Activities include voyageur games, jigging lessons, children’s games and crafts, drum-making and so much more. Enjoy the great fiddle music all day long. Opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, followed by a parade. Join in the capote making, weaving and beading lessons, or maybe take part in the bannockmaking contest. The day’s activities conclude with a supper and dance at the Community Hall. Sunday’s activities begin with a church service at the hall. New to Hivernant Days this year will be a talent contest, scheduled to take place between noon and 4 p.m. Come on out to check out the trappers’ camp and display and enjoy the many interesting exhibits of traditional Aboriginal crafts. For more information, contact Marlene Lanz at 403-815-6720 or 1-800267-5844.

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Award-winning entertainer Gary Fjellgaard attracted “a good-sized crowd” to the Endiang Community Hall last Friday evening. He included many of his well-known hits.

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Zone 4 softball girls mine silver at Games Three softball players from the Stettler district came home from the Alberta Summer Games on Sunday sporting silver medals. Jessie Anderson, Kennidy Fisher and Jamie Ternes played with Zone 4, the runner-up in the girls’ softball tournament last weekend at Lethbridge. Kendra Rusaw of Delburne, Mikayla Tolsma of Clive and Brooke Lindmark of Coronation were also part of the softball entry from Zone 4, which is otherwise known as the Parkland region. In the final Sunday morning, Zone 4 lost 9-0 to Zone 3, the Calgary contingent. Otherwise, it was a perfect tournament for Zone 4, which edged Zone 7 12-11 in an extra inning in Saturday’s semifinals after posting a 3-0 record in round-robin play. The Parkland representatives scored 11-0 wins over Zone 2 and Zone 8 and clubbed Zone 6 10-3. The far-flung Zone 4 club included players from Hardisty, Lacombe, Red Deer, Wetaskwin, Bawlf and Ponoka. Most of those girls played against each other during their regular season, but they came together under head coach Jill Simpson and assistant Gary Simpson of Sedgewick and assistant Joe Fodor of Lacombe. The Zone 2 girls had what one of the parents described as “a busy and exciting weekend,” as temperatures hit 30 C.

In the fifth-place contest, Zone 1 beat Zone 4 24-14. In girls’ soccer action, Reesa Garez of Stettler was with the Zone 4 team that placed fifth after shutting out Zone 2 1-0 on Sunday. Zone 4 compiled a win, a loss and two ties. In round-robin play, the Parkland girls lost 3-0 to Zone 8 and recorded 1-1 draws against zones 6 and 7. Zone 6 went on to capture the gold medal.

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Stettler-area girls Jamie Ternes (left), Kennidy Fisher and Jessie Anderson helped Zone 4 capture softball silver at the Alberta Summer Games last weekend in Lethbridge. The club was unbeaten before losing to Zone 3 (Calgary) in the final. Silver-medal jump Meriah Wiart of Castor also picked up a silver medal at the Summer Games, with her jump of 1.55 metres in the under-17 girls’ high jump. Wiart, a provincial high school champion this spring, tied for second in the Games high jump with Medicine Hat’s Tiana Pisoni. The gold-medallist was Peace River’s Rylee Armstrong, who jumped 1.60 metres. Wiart also placed seventh in the under-17 girls’ discus, with a throw of 22.08 metres.

Zone 4 places fifth Overall, Zone 4 finished fifth among the eight zones, with a 60-medal performance (12 gold, 20 silver and 28 bronze). The champion was Calgary-based Zone 3, with 139 medals — 50 of them gold. Neighbouring Zone 2, which includes Hanna and Drumheller, was the runner-up, with 117 medals — 50 of them gold. In third place was the Edmonton district, Zone 6, with 112 medals, including 46 gold. More than 2,600 athletes and coaches took

part in the four-day event through Sunday morning. Stettler content varied On and off the field, Stettler was well-represented with the Zone 4 football team, which went 1-3 to place sixth. The head football coach was Mike Roach, one of the assistants was Brian Matchett, and the roster included Jeremy Kirk and David McCann. Zone 4 lost 21-0 to Zone 3 and 31-7 to Zone 6 before beating the Zone 7 entry 7-2 in their final round-robin game.

Locals step up to plate Jayden Buxton of Coronation was the lone local rep on the Zone 4 boys’ baseball team, which checked in with a 2-2 record. The Parkland club edged Zone 1 12-11 in the fifth-place contest. In preliminary play, Zone 4 lost 12-8 to Zone 3 and 12-2 to Zone 7 before topping Zone 5 5-4. Zone 2 took home a bronze medal after doubling Zone 6 8-4. The Zone 2 lineup included Rowley’s Quentin Kopjar and Carbon kids Carson Boyd and Dane Steen, who has family connections in the Rumsey region. Zone 2 finished with a 3-2 record overall. Around the zone … The Zone 4 girls’ basketball team featured the Delburne duo of Samantha Overwater and Janelle Volker, while the Clive contingent with Zone 4 at the Alberta Summer Games included athletics multi-event athlete Nicole Dupuis and lacrosse player James Wood.

Stettler girls help CASA squad earn silver at Red Deer tourney

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Stettler girls (from left) Melanie Verhoeven, Breanna Davis-Hall, Carly Armstrong, Jillian Broemling and Grace Chapman (missing from the photo) were part of the Central Alberta Soccer Association under-16 entry that finished second in the Red Deer City Classic tournament on the weekend.

Stettler was well-represented on the Central Alberta Soccer Association team that captured the silver medal in the under-16 girls’ division at the Red Deer City Classic tournament last weekend. Five players from Stettler were part of the select squad, which stepped up to the Tier 3 level after the Tier 4 season to extend its play beyond mid-July. Carly Armstrong, Jillian Broemling, Grace Chapman, Breanna Davis-Hall and Melanie Verhoeven were the Stettlerites with the Central Alberta team, which also included eight players from Ponoka and three each from Lacombe and Sylvan Lake. “To unite the team, the girls named themselves La Pottler Lake,” said assistant coach Shelley Davis-Hall of Stettler. “The team was at a disadvantage, as they only had the opportunity to practise three times as a team before

playing in the tournament. So accomplishing what they did was a remarkable feat.” CASA lost to NCU Juventus — a Tier 2 team from Calgary — in a marathon final that was scoreless after regulation time. In the shootout, the teams were tied 5-5 before “La Pottler Lake” fell 7-6 in suddendeath penalty kicks. In earlier action, CASA tied Big Country 1-1, blanked Camrose’s Tier 3 team 1-0, and played to a 1-1 draw against Juventus in a preview of the final. “It is pretty amazing what this team accomplished in such a short period of time,” said coach Davis-Hall. “To beat Camrose, the team representing CASA at Tier 3 provincials, two out of three games, and drawing a Tier 2 team from Calgary once and losing to them in penalties shows how much talent, skill and competitive drive these girls have.”

Holt on Alberta’s under-18 short list Bashaw native Jessyka Holt has reached another milestone in her budding hockey career. Holt is among the 27 players short-listed for the provincial under-18 girls’ team, Hockey Alberta announced Friday. The Alberta finalists were chosen from a list of 46 players who participated in mid-July’s evaluation camp at Camrose, after a spring camp that involved 88 players. “The summer camp gave us a chance to really evaluate the athletes’ skills in practices, fitness testing and in-game situations,” said Mike Kraichy, the manager of hockey development with Hockey Alberta. “These decisions are never easy to make, and we’ll continue to keep a close eye on the short-listed players in order to select a competitive team to represent Alberta at the national championship.” The Canadian under-18 women’s championship is set for Nov. 7-11 in Dawson Creek, B.C. Team Alberta plans to make seven more cuts before naming its 20-player roster. Before then, the shortlisted players will compete in a tournament with the University of Alberta Pandas and two bantam AAA male teams Sept. 7-9 in Edmonton. The prospects will also be scouted with their club teams early this season. Holt is going into her senior year at Warner Hockey School, with which she scored 20 goals and 39 points in 62 games last season. She was a member of the provincial team that finished seventh at the national under-18 championship last November in Saguenay, Que. The national tournament brings together the top under-18 female players from across Canada, as part of provincial or regional teams. Along with Alberta, the participating clubs are British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, two teams each from Ontario and Quebec, along with Team Atlantic (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

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With five Stettler-area players in the lineup, the Lacombe Dodgers won one game and lost two others at the provincial midget competitive Tier 1 baseball championship last weekend at Acme. On the ground is Quinton Bell. In the front row (from left) are Colton Kitt, Sam Stoupe-Trigg, Jordan McCallum (Stettler), Steve Stammers, Stephen Zuk (Stettler), Zane Steeves and Jake Fisher. In the back row (from left) are Denny Pannenbecker, Stacy Bell, Robin Fisher, Jerritt Alexander, Damian Pannenbecker, Riley Anderson (Stettler), Quade Anderson (Stettler), Dawson Kress, Austin Ypma, David Urquhart, Matt Bell and Bob Bell. Missing from the photo is Micah Croker (Stettler). This weekend, the Dodgers face Canada’s national women’s team in two exhibition games.

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Dodgers miss medals at midget provincials The Lacombe Dodgers, including five Stettler players, posted a 1-2 record and finished out of the medals at the provincial midget competitive Tier 1 baseball championship last weekend at Acme. The Dodgers opened with a 6-5, extra-inning loss to Vegreville on Friday, as the winning run was scored on a passed ball in the eighth inning. They dropped an 8-6 decision to Rocky Mountain House Saturday to fall out of contention. Lacombe wrapped up play on a winning note later Saturday with an 11-1 rout of Grande Prairie in a game shortened to five innings because of

the mercy rule. All five Stettler-area players — Micah Croker, Jordan McCallum, Stephen Zuk and brothers Riley and Quade Anderson — were regulars in the Lacombe lineup during the eightteam tournament. Riley Anderson smacked a threerun home run in the Lacombe victory and Croker clubbed a solo homer in the loss to Rocky. This weekend, Lacombe caps its season with an exhibition doubleheader against Canada’s national women’s team at Telus Field in Edmonton. In front of a vocal crowd, host

Acme defeated Bonnyville 17-15 in Sunday’s provincial final. The population of the village of Acme is listed at 653. Tier 2 provincials Meanwhile, Coronation competed in the midget competitive Tier 2 provincial championships at Slave Lake. Coronation took a 1-1 record into Sunday morning play, but lost 8-2 to Calgary PBF in a tiebreaker to fall out of medal contention. In Pool B round-robin action, Coronation opened with a 6-3 victory over SJP Black on Friday, but lost 3-2 to Calgary on Saturday.

Thursday, Oct. 4 - Complete oilfield dispersal of pipeline and facility tools & misc. for Darren Niehaus (DVN Oilfield Services) - Stettler Sale will include industrial real estate in east Stettler

Corral Panels - Free standing pipe panels for sale at the market - call anytime. Cindy McAllister photo

We offer every option including new on-line bidding. 403-742-2368 CANADIAN SATELLITE AUCTIONS & IN-HOUSE VIDEO List through us for Canadian Satellite sales. * List with us three days prior for filming and description MINERAL, SALT, SUPPLEMENT FEED SALES We stock Unifeed, Crystalyx and Feedrite supplies for all types of livestock. STETTLER AUCTION MART INDEPENDENT - COMPETITIVE - MODERN - THE BEST RATES IN THE INDUSTRY

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FINE FORM — Hope Skocdopole is among the local cowgirls who have jumped into the summer rodeo season, which included the Bowden Rodeo last weekend. She competed in barrel racing, team roping and breakaway roping at the Bowden event, which is part of the 2012 Central Alberta Rodeo Association circuit.

Lic. #00354 Auctioneers: Allen McMillan Dick Creasey Greg Johnson Scott Douglas Terry Silbernagel Office Administrator: Lona Benjamin Sales Reps: Greg Hayden - 403-740-9610; Jim Abel - 403-740-9609; Brad Lohr - 780-679-5500; Dick Creasey - 403-740-9434

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Obituaries STEVENS Robert Donald Robert Donald Stevens was born in Stettler, Alberta on August 31, 1940. Bob spent his entire life in the Erskine area. He attended school in the Union Hall district, Erskine and completed his final year of high school in Red Deer. Bob then returned to the family farm where he spent the rest of his life. On December 23, 1953 Bob started dating Donna and they married on June 4, 1960 at the Stettler United Church. Their family began with the arrival of Michael Robert on October 13, 1961, followed by Darcy Wayne on May 31, 1964 and they completed their family on July 22, 1966 with the birth of Blaine Allen. Bob welcomed the arrival of grandchildren Kristin, Lance, Justin and Tyler; also the birth of great-granddaughter Alexa in the spring of 2012.

In Bob’s early years he enjoyed playing baseball and hockey. Later he enjoyed curling, camping, snowmobiling, card playing, bean bags, the Big Valley Jamboree and travelling. Bob and Donna travelled to BC, Hawaii and wintered in Arizona for many years. Bob was very community minded as he sat on several boards including the Stettler Seed Cleaning Plant, Stettler Feeder Association, Erskine United Church, Erskine Cemetery, and was a member of the I.O.O.F Lodge for many years. In 2010 Bob married Myrna and welcomed her family into his life including Ronnie, Lori, Mindy and families. They spent many enjoyable times together. Bob and Myrna continued to winter in Arizona. While there they spent numerous hours developing their new winter home and Happy Houring with friends. Bob and Myrna established a new acreage on the family farm of which they both enjoyed spending time working on their new yard.

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BURNSTAD, Shannon Kim 1966 - 2012 Shannon Burnstad (nee Christensen) passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the age of 46 years. She is survived by her loving husband Tim; parents, Harvey and Judy Christensen; siblings, Tracey (Gerard) Forde, Kenny Christensen and Jolene (Wayne) Hall, mother-in-law Yvonne Burnstad (Les), brothers-in-law Bill Burnstad and Brice (Shelly) Burnstad and sister-in-law Marilee (Dale) Colp. Shannon is also survived by nieces and nephews Kaitlin, Marley, Joshua, William, Joel and Jara many other relatives and many very dear friends. A funeral service for the late Shannon Burnstad will be held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Shannon, memorial contributions may be made to the Stettler Health Services Foundation, S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance or to the Lakeview Cemetery, Fenn, Alberta in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.

Bob passed away suddenly in Red Deer on July 25, 2012 at the age of 71 years, after a brief battle with cancer. A funeral service honoring Bob’s life was held on Monday, July 30, 2012 in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home with Reverend Helen Reed officiating. A very special tribute was given by Barry Stevens in memory of his brother. Organist Evelyn Strandquist played for the congregational hymns, Amazing Grace and In The Garden. A fraternal service was performed by the I.O.O.F Erskine Lodge #58 in memory of their Brother. Special recorded selection was Amarillo Sky by Jason Aldean. Following the service family and friends gathered together in the Heartland Fellowship Hall for a time of sharing memories and a luncheon prepared and served by the Erskine U.C.W. Acting as honorary pallbearers were Stu Marshall, Walter Haustein, Allyn Parr, Wayne Harrison, Neil Volker, Lynne McNeill and Ross Armstrong. Bob was laid to rest in the Erskine Cemetery, Erskine, Alberta with his nephew Larry Stevens serving as pallbearer. If desired donations may be made in memory of Bob to Erskine United Church, Alberta Cancer Foundation or S.T.A.R.S. c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. To send or view condolences to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

BARCLAY Dale George Dale George Barclay was born October 3, 1941 at Stettler, Alberta and passed away on July 23, 2012 while in the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 70 years. He was the fourth child born to Harry and Evelyn Barclay. They grew up in the Silver Prairie district. In 1949 the family moved south of Nevis where they established the Barclay Farm that still operates today. Dale enjoyed baseball, curling, hockey and going to local dances in his younger years. He also coached some baseball. Dale met the love of his life Carole and they were married March 5, 1960. Together they started their family of one daughter and two sons. In 1973 they started raising Limousin Cattle. Dale enjoyed going to the limousin shows and sales. He met many wonderful people along the way. BarDale Limousin Cattle were shown in many shows throughout the years. Dale served as the CLA President from 1979 - 1981. In 1980 BarDale Limousin was Alberta Breeder of the year and also received numerous awards and medals throughout the years, including the Award of Distinction in 2005. BarDale Limousin exported many cattle to different countries especially Mexico, where Dale and Roger Peters travelled several times. Dale really enjoyed camping with family and friends, playing bean bags, horseshoes and loved golfing. Dale really appreciated everyone that visited him in the hospital, especially the little ones. Survived by his wife, Carole; daughter, Vicki (Wes) Anderson; sons, Terry (Wendy) and Rick (Kristine); grandchildren: Kyle Anderson (Samantha), Shianna (Ryan) Fenske, Tammy (Doug) Hemphill, Christine (Chris) Dobbie, Christopher Barclay, Corinna Barclay, Garnet Barclay, Emily Barclay, Tessa Barclay, Monty Barclay; great grandchildren: Jesse Fenske, Chloe Hemphill, Ella and Alix Dobbie; sister Linda (Danny) Chapman; brother Dave (Dianna); sisters in law: Lila (Casey) Greebe, Mary Barclay and Mila Barclay; brother in law, Bob (Myrna) Stevens; mother in law, Pearl Volker; brothers and sisters in law: Marlene Bauman (Alec), Bev (Gordon) Bauman, Elaine (Bob) Cornelssen, Barb (Stan) Gardner, Brenda (Dave) Reinbold and Allyn (Wendy) Volker; other family and many dear friends. A Celebration of Dale’s life was held on Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of the Stettler Funeral Home with Reverend Helen Reed officiating. Loving tributes were given by Dianna Barclay, Troy Barclay and Roger Peters. Musician Evelyn Strandquist led the music to the congregational hymns Amazing Grace and In The Garden. A very special duet was performed by Ryley Barclay and Brody Jameson singing the selection “Forever Young”. A special recorded selection by Johnny Reid “My Old Friend” was played. Honorary Pallbearers were Ritchie Chapman, Duncan McNeill, Jerry Riggins, Allen Riggins, Lloyd Feil, Al Krieger, Ray Lundy, Roger Peters and All those who walked with Dale through his life. Family and friends gathered together in the Heartland Fellowship Hall for a luncheon prepared by the Union Hall Ladies. The interment then followed under a sunny afternoon setting in the Erskine Cemetery where Dale was laid to rest. Memorial contributions may be made in Dale’s memory to the Stettler Health Services Foundation or to the Erskine Cemetery in c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0.

Mr. Stanley Curtis Wheatley 1926 - 2012 Stanley Curtis Wheatley, known to all who knew him as “Curt” passed away on July 24, 2012 at the Stettler Hospital at the age of 85 years. He was born to Stanley and Grace (Greene) Wheatley on November 6, 1926 at Deloraine, MB. He took his education in Deloraine, leaving school at the age of 17 to join the army. Curt appreciated the discipline and responsibility being in the army taught him. After leaving the army, Curt worked in the Construction Industry and was superintendent on many important construction sites including developments in Ft. McMurray, AB and the South Saskatchewan Dam. In 1960 Curt settled in a lovely ranch home in Cochrane, AB where he raised cattle. In the early 70’s he moved to Stettler to farm, cattle and horses again being the center of his attention. Curt had a special love for his horses, spending many hours caring for them. He loved to read books and literature of all kinds and had a hunger for knowledge. He loved to listen to music and dance. He had many friends who would stop by for a visit and refreshment and he looked forward to those visits very much. Curt was a very sincere and kind man who will be missed very much by all whose lives he touched. Curt is survived by his sister, Marie Mainville; niece Gay Raybould; great nephew, Blair Raybould; relatives Helen Frick and Donny Frick; as well as special family friends Gordon and Barbara Lawson, Garth and Lona Benjamin, Stacey and Dylan Benjamin. He is predeceased by his parents; one sister, Gloria (Carvel) McArthur; and nephew, Stan Raybould. Funeral services for the late Curt Wheatley were held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, July 30, 2012. The interment will take place on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in Deloraine, Manitoba. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Curt, memorial contributions may be made to STARS Air Ambulance or to the Red Deer SPCA in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.

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WILTON Larry Everett Oct. 30, 1943 - July 30, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Wilton, of Delburne, AB. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Dalora; his two daughters, Angela (Pat) and Christine (Mike); son, Kurtis (Jen); three grandchildren, Jessica, Tessa and Braeden. He is also survived by two sisters, Frances and Shirley and their families. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. SCHEERSCHMIDT Erna Scheerschmidt, life long resident of Botha and Stettler passed away peacefully on Friday, July 27th, 2012 while in the Stettler Health Care Centre at the age of 92 years. Funeral services in celebration of Erna’s life will be held on Friday, August 3rd, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Heartland Chapel of the Stettler Funeral Home. Should family or friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Erna’s memory to the charity of the donor’s choice c/o Stettler Funeral Home. Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 403-742-3422, entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.

Celebrations ANNE NEILSON 80th Birthday Celebration Sunday Aug. 26, 2 pm - 4 pm Halkirk Senior Centre Your gift of your presence is present enough! Everyone Welcome!

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. No Gifts Please

Card Of Thanks The heirs of Mr. Lex Edward Bickle, the Lucas family would like to publicly express our thanks to Lex’s executors and all his old friends for the long and tireless efforts on his behalf over the last few years.

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GARAGE SALE, 4204 - 62 Street Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th, 10-5 p.m. Furniture, exercise equipment, household items, books, swords.

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GARAGE SALE, Aug. 4, 5 & 6, 8-5 p.m., 5217, Botha. Generator and other household items.

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FULL-TIME EQUIPMENT OPERATOR needed on mixed farm and feedlot near Westlock. Successful candidate will need to be able to operate most farm equipment and farm trucks. Must have a valid and clean Class 3 drivers licence. Cattle experience an asset. Fax resume and driver abstract to 780-349-5414 or email to: rob@jubileefarms.ca. PERSON REQUIRED for full-time cattle position on Westlock area mixed farm and feedlot. Must have animal health training or appropriate feedlot experience. Farm equipment and computer knowledge is an asset. Fax resume to 780-349-5414 or email to: rob@jubileefarms.ca.

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Stettler Boston Pizza is now accepting applications for

BOOKKEEPER/secretary req’d for part to 3/4 time in Stettler, Simply Accounting an asset but will train. Please send resume to admin@scoreprojects.com No phone calls please.

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BURMAC MECHANICAL Permanent P/T Bookkeeping/Office Admin with possibility of F/T. Must be responsible & reliable. Fax resume to 403-742-1609 or apply in person to 6118 50 Ave, Stettler

Experience not necessary, must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Benefits available.

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

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Farm workers needed for harvest season. Experienced combine (case 8010), grain cart and class 1 semi drivers needed for harvest in south eastern alberta in the Foremost area. Room, board and meals included. Call Richard at 403-647-7391.

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No evenings - no weekends! Please email resume to conceptdentalreddeer@ gmail.com or drop off resume to Concept Dental (Suite101 5018 45 ST. Attn Kelli.

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BURMAC MECHANICAL JANITOR REQ’D Flexible P/T hours. 2 - 3 shifts per week. Ideal for students. Fax 403-742-1609 Or drop off to 6118 50 Ave, Stettler.

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SULLY CHAPMAN BEATTIE LLP has an immediate opening for a well organized, fast working, legal assistant with experience in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Conveyancing. Corporate Experience would be an asset. Salary and benefits are negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. Please email your resume to kbeattie@scblaw.ca Please Note: We will only reply to those candidates meeting our criteria.

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DISPATCH

Westcan Fabricating Ltd is a fast growing oil and gas fabricating company based out of Ponoka AB.

The successful candidate will have: * Oilfield/Pipeline crew dispatch experience (an asset) * Ability to pay attention to Detail * Excellent Organizational and People Skills * Problem Solving Skills * Good Computer Skills with MS Office * Managerial Experience, will be an asset Must pass an in-house Drug and Alcohol Test. Please submit resumes to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780 865 5829 QUOTE JOB # 61973 ON RESUME

Relocation to either our Hinton or Fox Creek office will be mandatory

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MANAGEMENT Trainee Required

IS looking to fill the following positions in the: HINTON AND FOX CREEK LOCATION * Oilfield Construction Supervisors * Oilfield Construction Lead Hands * Stainless and Carbon Welders ACCOUNTING POSITION * B-Pressure Welders 3 days/week 9-4 * Pipefitters Must be self motivated. * Experienced Pipeline Email: consafe@telus.net Equipment Operators or drop off to * Experienced oilfield CONTACT SAFETY labourers 4602 44 Ave. Stettler * Industrial Painters * 7-30 tonne Picker Truck EXPERIENCED WATER Operator with Class 1 and Vacuum Haulers H2S Alive ( Enform), required. H2S, PST, First St. John (Red Cross) Aid. Above average day standard first aid) & rate and cushy benefits in-house drug and alcohol plan. Fax 403-934-3487. tests are required. Email: reception Please submit resume to @mjswaterhauling.ca hr@alstaroc.com or Fax to 780-865-5829 Quote job #61971 on resume PILE BASE CONTRACTORS, Drayton Valley, Is looking to fill the is currently looking for: following position Piling Rig Operators, Bed Truck, Winch Tractor FLEET MANAGER Operators. Experience an The successful candidate asset; will train if necessary. will have: Oilfield tickets required. We offer competitive * Good Computer Skills wages and benefits with MS Office package. Fax resume to * Managerial Experience 780-542-6201. * Mechanical Knowledge is an asset * Excellent Organizational and People Skills

Must pass an in-house Drug and Alcohol Test.

Oilfield

Is looking to fill the following position in our Hinton location:

3BOYS TANK and Vac (Fox Creek, Alberta) is currently seeking a Dispatcher. This position requires a self-motivated team player that possesses great interpersonal communication skills. 3Boys offers competitive wages, bonus & benefits programs. Fax resume to 780-622-2878 or email to: dosac@telus.net.

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Nanita Blomquist & Ryan Cook

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Dana Blume & Ian Griebel

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The successful candidate will have: *2 years Post-Secondary Education in either Business/Oil & Gas Technology *Good Computer Skills with MS Office; *Detailed Orientated individual who can deal with multi-tasking and changing priorities and staff on a daily basis. *Experience working in fabricating oil and gas production equipment an asset. Competitive wages with benefit packages available. Interested candidates please send resume to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014

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ROAD TRAIN OILFIELD TRANSPORT LTD

is seeking a motivated, willing worker for the position of Tire Technician.

VAC & STEAM TRUCK OPERATOR. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-473-3996, bryksent@telus.net.

This position is a permanent full time one. Experience is preferred but willing to train the right individual. A strong work ethic along with good customer relation skills are a definite must. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package along with a relaxed work atmosphere. Interested applicants can bring their resume in person to Tirecraft or fax it to 403-742-4986.

is looking for journeyman picker operator.Top wages and benefits. Safety tickets required. Fax or drop off resume 403-346-6128. No phone calls.

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Full Time Driver/Yard Attendant

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Duties: Customer service in the yard, deliveries, operating trucks & forklifts & picking package orders. QualiďŹ cations: Strong organization skills & work ethic. Positive mature attitude and the ability to multi-task is essential. No Sunday work. Can be physically demanding. Clean Class 3 with Air Brakes required. Forklift ticket would be an asset.

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

Please fax or send resume to:

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FOR RURAL LOCATION NE OF STETTLER, ALBERTA

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.

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.

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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Reputable Alberta based HydroVac excavating company is seeking

(Swamper)

Please reference Competition #HMXSW when applying Fax Resume to: (403) 793-2811 Applying

E-mail resume to: humanresources@linefind.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls Please!


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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

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

How to identify Make the most of small bathrooms septic-tank problems Renovating bathrooms is commonly at the top of homeimprovement to-do lists. Though some rooms around the house may remain timeless, bathrooms, like kit-chens, show their age (and era) much more easily, which could be why homeowners are always on the lookout for new ideas. Although many people may dream about creating a spatype oasis in their homes, not everyone is lucky enough to have a large bathroom, much less a large budget for a full-scale renovation. Small bathrooms are common, particularly in older homes, but they needn’t force homeowners to compromise on style when renovating. Small bathrooms may be a half-bath on a main home level or even a full bath, depending on the home. By thinking creatively, homeowners can maximize their spaces and redo bathrooms in ways that bring out their best assets. * When space is at a premium, it’s best to look for fixtures and items that fit with the scale of the bathroom. Although you may want a large vanity and cabinet in which to hide all of your toiletries, this simply may not be practical — taking up most of the bathroom real estate. Instead, look for elegant pedestal sinks that have a much smaller profile. They’ll also help you control the clutter in the bathroom because there won’t be anywhere to hide it. * Use optical illusions to make the bathroom appear more roomy. For example, lay tile diagonally to create the impression of space. A large mirror will reflect the room back and make it appear much larger than it really is.

When septic systems are working properly, homeowners seldom give them any thought. However, if there is a problem with a septic system, things can get messy and expensive very quickly. The key to keeping septic systems running smoothly is prevention. Septic systems are installed in homes that do not have direct access to municipal sewer lines. Septic systems are typically found in rural homes or in towns that may not have the resources for extensive sewer piping. While a properly designed septic system can be trouble-free, maintenance is still essential. Because septic systems tend to be out of sight and out of mind, homeowners can forget about them. But ignoring your septic system can cause problems in the future.

* Select lighter hues in paint colours and accessories. Dark paints and fixtures could make the room feel cramped. Dark colours are generally used to make spaces feel more cozy. In a small bathroom, it may make the space feel claustrophobic. Instead, think light and bright, and the room will feel more airy. * Minimize wall hangings and keep fixtures smaller. Filling the walls with knickknacks may contribute to clutter and make the space appear closed in. Use decorative items sparingly. * If possible, store towels in a closet outside of the bathroom. This way you won’t have to devote space inside the bathroom to a closet, leaving more room for other things. * While some people like the thought of a separate bath and shower, in smaller bathrooms this may not be possible. Instead, look for a combined shower and bath, or select a walkin shower with a much smaller profile. * Windows are often welcome in bathrooms because

of the ventilation they provide, but they could be a hindrance in smaller bathrooms because they take up prime wall space. Cover a window in a shower stall to free up space. Just be sure to install a venting fan to reduce moisture in the bathroom. * Maximize wall space if you need storage. Find cabinets that will fit beneath windows or be able to fit in thin areas between sinks and toilets. Over the toilet is prime area for cabinetry. * Consider a frameless shower. This is a partitioned area of the bathroom that’s set aside for the shower and is typically only cordoned off by a thin wall or piece of glass. Or a shower with no walls at all is the ultimate in spacesaving. The entire bathroom floor is decked out in tile, and a portion is sloped toward a shower drain. * Think about installing a skylight if you prefer natural light, but there is no room for a traditional window. Thinking creatively can help turn a cramped bathroom into a space-saving and well-designed room homeowners desire.

How does a septic system work? Most septic systems have two main components: where the waste enters from the house and breaks down and a filtering system where the waste water exits into the ground. Waste travels from toilets and sinks to the septic tank, where natural bacteria help break down the waste. Then the remaining water flows out through a filter into the surrounding ground.

field area may even be greener than in other areas. Each of these signs could indicate a septic system problem. What causes problems? The main culprits in septic system problems are blockages that cause the system to overflow or back-up into the home. Septic tanks need to be pumped out at regular intervals. A professional inspection is also necessary. Flushing or putting difficult-to-degrade items into the system also can cause problems. Be sure to heed the following: * Do not flush non-biodegradable items down the toilet or sink drains. Cotton balls or plastic can clog the system. * Do not pour cooking oil or grease down the sink drain. * Limit the amount of food particles that enter the system. * Set up a regular maintenance schedule to keep the system working. * Advise guests as to what is and is not allowed to go down the drain. Those without septic systems may be unaware.

Identifying problems Septic-system problems occur when waste doesn’t properly break down, leading to system backups. At the least, you may notice odours coming from the drains or toilets in your home. Or you may realize that sinks aren’t draining properly or toilets are not flushing with the right amount of power. At the worst, toilets and the septic tank itself may overflow. Outdoors you could may notice soggy grass around the septic drain. Grass in one part of the leach

Candor Realty Ltd.

Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden

4908 - 51 Street

REDUCED

NEW

BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE just 10 minutes from Stettler. Spacious 4 bedroom home, large kitchen and family room. Lots of room for your family here. Come and have a look! $359,900.

Great Business Opportunity! Previously run as a boarding house, but the options here are many. Sellers are motivated and will consider all offers. $199,000.

3 Bedroom Bungalow with many beautiful features. Stunning hardwood, impressive cabinets and counter tops. 5 pce. ensuite in master bedroom. A pleasure to see! $389,900.

Beautiful Lot at White Sands with 3 levels. Swimming boating and fishing are just steps away. Power already installed on property. Great place to build or park your RV. $209,000.

A “MUST SEE” Family Home. Dream kitchen, huge island, beautiful cabinets and large dining area. For the family there are 6 bedrooms, family room, games room and den. $499,000.

NEW

3 Adjoining Lots at White Sands. Can be purchased together or separately for $80,000 each. Great place to build your summer cottage or just park your RV.

Locally owned & operated

ANDY BIRCH

Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings

ROYAL LEPAGE

Specializing In

NETWORK REALTY CORP.

* Residential * Commercial * Farms * Acreages * Lake Properties

Independently Owned and Operated

Associate

Bus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685 www.royallepage.ca/andybirch

1st Choice Realty 4913 - 51 Street

“Each office independently owned & operated”

JAMES DADENSKY JUST LISTED

Country kitchen. Covered veranda. Main floor laundry. Garage and concrete RV pad. Perfect for seniors. $299,000.

Totally renovated interior. Including basement floor & kitchen cabinets. Updated windows. Big garage. $284,900. Don’t wait!

One of a kind. Executive home in a mature prestigious neighborhood. Wait until you see the kitchen. $479,000. Call today!

Use our cargo trailer FREE when you buy or sell with us!

Spacious 5 storey split home in a family friendly neighbourhood! This home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 24’ x 22’ attached dbl. garage, fenced and private back yard, fireplace, and a wet bar to entertain your guests! Great price for a Fabulous home! #CA0000467. $319,900.

NEW

Excellent home for Investors or First time Buyers! Buy to live in or buy to rent out, this home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, recent upbrades incl. exterior and main floor painting, garage exterior painting, some new floors, countertops, and basement windows! Call today before it’s too late. #CA0000595. $229,900.

Great starter. 3 Bedrooms. Roughed in 2nd bathroom. Double garage. Fenced yard. Affordable at $179,500.

Nicely decorated. Modern bi-level in established neighborhood. Lots of built-ins. Big basement windows. Good family home. Asking $333,000.

This desirable 2 storey home features 4 bdrms, open floor plan, hardwood flooring, gas fireplace, oversized single car garage with RV parking. Very attractive yard! #CA319920. $224,900.

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

NEW PRICE

Well maintained home with beautiful landscaping! This 2 bdrm 1 bath home features new windows, underground sprinkler system, fenced, 3 patio decks. Immediate possession! #CA325799. $104,900.

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

“WOW”…This 4 bdrm., 2 bath home located on a quiet street in Big Valley, features a warm and inviting atmosphere. Country kitchen, tiered deck, dbl. car garage and a private yard with RV parking! You’ll want to call this “Home.” #CA315574. $194,500.

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

NEW

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.

NEW

Buy it and rent it! Mobile home. 75 x 115 ft. lot. Good garage. All for only $57,500.

5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler

Over 26 Years of Experience

Diamond Award Recipient

NEW

403-742-6747 View Stettler area listings at www.stettlerhomes.com

Karen Cannady

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

NEW

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.

“Absolutely Indescribable” Immaculate 2 storey split Executive home, boasts dream kitchen, relaxing atrium, hot tub room, FP, 2 garages, 4 bdrms, 4 bath. All on a private ¼ section! Surface lease rev. 90 acres cult. pasture, 3 mi. from Stettler. Your future paradise home awaits you! #CA323317.


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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS

Professionals

810

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

Human Resources Coordinator

Successful candidate will be required to relocate to Hinton, Alberta For complete Job Description & Application Form, please go to our website www.alstaroilfield.com Please Quote Job #61972

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

Misc. Help

Professionals

810

CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Assistant Superintendent, Solid Waste Facility. The City of Yellowknife is seeking an individual to assume the position of Assistant Superintendent, Solid Waste Facility. For more information on this position, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’s webpage at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867-920-5659. Submit resume in confidence no later than August 10, 2012, quoting competition #902-105M to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax 867-669-3471 or email: hr@yellowknife.ca.

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

EXP’D cooks wanted. Apply within, The Other Side Restaurant

880

STETTLER IS NOW HIRING Full and Part Time Positions

• Meat Cutter • Baker • Produce Clerk • Deli Clerks • Front Lead Supervisor Please Apply Within

Sales & Distributors

830

Attention Toyota Product Advisors Alpine Toyota has an immediate opening for a Toyota Product Advisor. Our dealership is situated in Cranbrook B.C. the major business & recreation hub for the entire East Kootenay. We are currently looking for a Product Advisor with a track-record of success who is interested in working in a positive team environment. We offer on-going training, a generous compensation plan and an engaged group of Team Leaders to help our Product Advisors achieve their goals. For the right applicant relocation expenses and a guaranteed income will be considered. If you love selling Toyota products and the quality of life that can be found in the East Kootenay’s sounds interesting, please forward your resume in confidence to our Sales Team Leader by email: kdunsire@alpinetoyota or by phone at 250-489-4010. If you present the qualities and values we are looking for we will contact successful applicants for an interview.

Teachers/ Tutors

840

LOOKING for a tutor for all subjects, 2-3 nights/week for Grade 8 student. Call 403-574-3909 after 6 p.m.

Misc. Help

880

Town of Stettler EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CARETAKER REQUIRED The Town of Stettler will consider the expression of interest from individuals qualified in providing contract caretaker services for the Stettler Community Hall located at 5101 - 46 Avenue. This fully updated hall has central vacuum and an automated floor scrubber. Interested persons may pick up a copy of contract from Parks and Leisure Services. Please submit resume to Lee Penner at spls@telusplanet.net or 6202 - 44 Avenue, Stettler. Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of PetroďŹ eld Industries is accepting resumes for: • Industrial Painters • Sandblasters • Welders (Journeyman

or Apprentice) at our Manufacturing Facility located at 4102 - 44 Avenue, Stettler, AB

Willing to train if candidate has related basic skills or experience. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, or an excellent beneďŹ t package. Please forward resume to hr@petroďŹ eld.com or Fax 403 742-1905.

850

Trades

AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. QUALITY PAINT & COLLISION REPAIR 2009 LTD. is currently seeking * JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY TECH as well as a DETAILER. May lead to apprenticeship Please apply in person at 6403 44 Ave. Ponoka or send via email: qpaint@telus.net. Top wages paid to qualified candidate.

Business Services #1000 - #1430

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

Accounting

1010

Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, tree ee ett, et, 4907 - 50 Street, Stettler A AB B

Chapman and Co. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS LLP

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

4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 or 403-742-3439 P.O. Box 1328 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca www.gchap.ca

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JOURNEYMAN H.D. mechanic based out of our red deer location. Successful applicant will be required to pass mandatory drug screening. Fax resume with current driver abstract 403-346-6721 V C P PA I N T I N G r e q ’ s painters & workers with acrylic stucco exp. Call 403-340-9486 between 8 am - 4 pm. or fax 403--342-4985 or email vcppainting@xplornet.com

850

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New Holland dealer in Stettler is now accepting applications for Agricultural Technicians or Journeyman/Heavy Duty mechanics with ag experience. We offer year round employment, hourly salary from $25 to $32.50 depending on qualifications, excellent benefits and a positive, friendly team oriented work environment. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful growing organization, then forward your resume to: Bill’s Farm Supplies, Attn: Tracey, Box 1325, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax 403-742-1282, email to: billfarm@telusplanet.net

850

Trades

Required Exp’d Fabricator For a Ponoka Manufacturing Shop. Knowledge of ASME code bolt up, basic instrumentation and a commitment to excellence are prerequisites. Competitive wages with benefit packages available. Interested candidates please send resume to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014

JOB HUNTING? Read the Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311.

Box 685, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)

1070

Cleaning

Automotive

1029

www.northstarpaintandbody.com

Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners

Phone 403-742-1681

JT AUTO BODY LTD.

• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs

403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler

K K Keen een Klean lean HEARTLAND • Carpet Cleaning GLASS

• Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning

403-742-6970 403-740-9782

Contractors

1100

• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628

1210

Health Taylor’s Painting & Care Weatherproofing

Services: Duradek vinyl decking, int/ext. painting. Now servicing Stettler and Central AB. 403-831-5942

1120

Drafting & Design

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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca

RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER

PH: 403-742-4101

Eavestroughing

1130

FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection

Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson

www.gkdpca.com

LTD.

“Your Service Specialists�

Call Barry Harvey

403-742-8838 *27 years experience*

Financial

1170

DO YOU NEED TO BORROW MONEY - NOW? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Misc. Services

1290

PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B. Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street

403-742-3411

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

403-742-4533

5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net

Grant & de Vries Dr. KERRY WONG

Barristers and Solicitors

Optometrist

4910 - 51 Street, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998

Phone: 403-742-4437

DR. D.G. BECKLUND

Gary G. Grant Robert de Vries

Chiropractor

Phone: 403-742-3399

-Gitzel Krejci Building

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com

4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.

Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370

Dr. E. LYNES Chiropractor 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta

Massage Therapy

1280

One block East of Scotia Bank

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

Naturally Yours & Massage Centre Featuring Brenda Folland & Dawn McCallum Registered Massage Therapists

Insurance

1230

Johnson Connor Agencies 403-742-2392 www.johnsonconnor.com PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL INSURANCE

Misc. Services

1290

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

R n S Painting For All Your Painting Needs • Quality Work • Quality Paint • Drywall Repair Interior - Exterior Free Estimates

403-741-5970 Personal Services

1315

COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. GPRC Fairview Campus. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. Call Lin. 1-780-835-6630; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). RELEASE FAT, fit in clothes, balance blood sugars, heart healthy. Diabetic/Celiac friendly. More energy. Better sleep. For information 1-888-614-5556 ext. 1. SLIMDOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176. TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics! 1-877-342-3036 or 1-900-528-6258 or mobile #4486. (18+) $3.19/minute; www.truepsychics.ca.

Plumbing & Heating

For Appointments Call

1330

403-742-2006

1290

Misc. Comprehensive eye Services health and vision exams Top quality frames, Get rid of your lenses and contacts Garbage with. . . Treatment of eye disease, injuries and 3R surgical co-management Management Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

1290

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346 NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $259. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.

Phone 403-742-2529 “Keeping people in Motion...�

Misc. Services

BRYON D. BALTIMORE

(Beside A & W)

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403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:

C.R. GLASS

Randy Long

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4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

1196

Res: 403-742-2409 No. 5 Kunstman Komplex

1260

Barristers and Solicitors Advocates

403-742-3418 BOB HOLOWENKO Glass Shops TEL: 403-742-6277

Legal Services

of McCuaig Desrochers

Qualified and Reputable

Thorogood Pinches Certified General Accountants

1193

Furnace Cleaning

Stettler Furnace Cleaning

galen@railsidedesign.com

4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta

• PARTS TECHNICIAN ••PIPEFITTER • PROJECT ENGINEER

TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is now accepting resumes for the logging season: Heavy Duty Hoe, Dozers, Bunchers, Skidders, & Process Operators. Fax resume 780-778-2428.

FAX: 866-305-5686

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Are you ready for the next challenge? We are currently seeking talented and innovative teamplayers who are passionate about construction for the Red Deer, Central Alberta Cancer Centre project. Experienced Construction Labourers and Carpenters (Apprentice to Journeyperson) wanted. Resumes may be submitted on our website, www.sodcl.com, or can be sent by fax or postal mail to: Attention: Tracy Brown Stuart Olson Contracting Inc. 1560 Hastings Cres. SE Calgary, AB T2G 4E1 Fax: 403-720-8674

850

Trades

Business and Services Directory

info@leschert.net

MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHT

850

Trades

Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012

403-742-3007 DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca HOME PHONE RECONNECT. Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone. Call to connect! 1-866-287-1348.

Misc. Services

1290

RURAL WATER TREATMENT )RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS

Tell them Danny s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS s +ONTINUOUS 3HOK #HLORINATOR Hooper sent you

• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize

Stettler Ph.

403-742-5237

Yard Care

1430

BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL! Phone: 403-742-5830 Cell: 403-742-9725

Please leave a message if no answer

RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE

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“Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob

Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler

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03 7E ALSO SELL 3OFTENERS 0URIlERS FOR 4OWN #ITY WATER

• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595


THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS

Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012

Trades

850

TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS Residential exp. only Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Employment Training

900

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 for at-home jobs. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com; admissions@canscribe.com WELL-PAID/ LOW-STRESS CAREER IN MASSAGE THERAPY. Train without giving up your day job. How? Check out www.mhvicarsschool.com or call 1-866-491-0574 for a free career information package

BUSY CENTRAL AB company req’s exp’d. Class 1 drivers to pull decks. Assigned truck, exc. wages and benefits pkg. Paid extras. Family orientated. Buy & Sell Resume and abstract fax #1500 - #1990 to 403-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501 Aircraft ..............................1510 Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm Antiques & Art ..................1520

CLASS 3 driver with air endorsement required for our red deer location. Successful applicant will be required to pass mandatory drug screening. Fax resume with current driver abstract to 403-346-6721.

EXPERIENCED

Vacuum & Water Truck operators req’d. to start immed. CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy. References Req’d. Exc. salary & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-742-5376 hartwell@telus.net

Business Opportunities

870

BE YOUR OWN BOSS and make money by the loads! Open a MAYTAG equipped LAUNDRY store. We’ll help you get started. Commercial Laundry Distributors 1-800-663-2646.

Misc. Help

880

AIR BRAKE COURSE IN STETTLER

Friday August 17 or BAWLF August 2 or 23 Pre-registration req’d. limited seats avail. Presented by C.A.M Driver Education, Gov’t licensed and bonded since 1993. For more information or registration call 1-877-672-2131 BARRHEAD CO-OP is hiring an Assistant Home Centre Manager, Project Estimator & Truck Driver with Class 3. Knowledge of construction and agriculture required. Meat Cutter for Grocery also wanted. For more info & resume submission go to: www.barrheaddistrictscoop.ca FULL-TIME BAKER REQUIRED at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. Benefits. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652. HIGH LEVEL SUPER A is currently recruiting for: Full-time Meat Cutter. Applicants must possess the people skills and work ethic required to maintain positive relations with employees and customers. Applicants must have a minimum of two years retail meat cutting experience. The successful candidate must have completed Grade 12 (or equivalency) and must be able to provide a clean security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations, forward your resume in confidence to: High Level Super A, 10300 - 103 Ave., High Level, AB, T0H 1Z0. Fax 780-926-4620. Email: calvin.missal@tgp.ca. NOW HIRING: Retail Departmen Managers. Cabela’s Edmonton retail is seeking experienced Retail Department Managers for both Hardlines and Softlines. To apply, please visit www.cabelas.ca/careers. SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company. Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position. Reliability essential. Own transportation required. Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.com

Employment Training

900

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland College’s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis. Start September; www.lakelandcollege.ca. 1-800-661-6490, ext. 5429 MASSAGE CAREER. Train at our highly regarded, progressive school and graduate with confidence! Excellence in education, guaranteed! 403-346-1018; www. albertainstituteofmassage.com MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED! Hospitals & Doctors need certified staff! No Experience? Local job training & placement is available; 1-888-748-4126.

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

1530

Auctions

ONLINE ONLY HORSE, FARM & ACREAGE EQUIPMENT AUCTION. Kathy Helmig of Rosalind, Alberta. Opens: Tues., August 7. Closes: Mon., August 12. Featuring: Post pounder: Wheatheart high & heavy hitter; Carriages, sleighs & buggies; Box & tie stalls; equine recreational equipment; livestock equipment; tack; skid steer & attachments; cabin & other out buildings; lawn & garden tractor & equipment. Plus: Other farm equipment 3 pth equipment; trailers; shop equipment; antiques & collectibles; miscellaneous. Consignments from Guest Consignors. For complete listing & more info, call 1-800-667-2075 or check out www.hodginsauctioneers.com Hodgins Auctioneers Inc. AB PL#180827.

Building Supplies

1550

LOW COST REUSED Building Materials. Oak walnut doors $50. School lockers $75. Pallet racking. Concrete Lego blocks $50. Vinyl siding. Hockey rink glass. Sustainabuild 780-737-7840.

Building Supplies

1550

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

Garden Supplies

1680

COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. GPRC Fairview Campus. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. Call Lin. 1-780-835-6630; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Household Furnishings

1720

ESTATE SALE Starting Wed. Aug. 1, Through Sat. Aug,. 4 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. 5007 44 ST. Stettler

Misc. for Sale

1760

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented! “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator. No mess: Effective year round eliminating bacterial growth, smell and slime. Inexpensive. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

Office Supplies

1800

WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11

Horse/Stock Trailers

Shop Stettler & Save!

Storage Space

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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

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

Houses/ Duplexes

Condos/ Townhouses

Houses For Sale

3020

3030

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment

2010

42’ EZEEON deep tillage, 4 bar harrows, 36’ Bourgault 8810 cultivagtor, 4 bar harrows, with auto rate NH3 KIT, 4 1300 BUSHEL Westeel bins, on floors, 403-350-0744 Eckville, AB

Suites

4090

JANDEL HOMES. Chef’s kitchen plans, 5 different models, 1520 square foot, up to $19,000 in options. Priced from $139,900. Summer delivery still available. www.jandelhomes.com.

Cottages/Resort Property

4130

STUNNING LAKE FRONT HOUSE

in Alberta - visit

www. centralalbertalakefront. com

FULLY SERVICED Lake Lots for sale. Starting at $69,900. Elinor Lake Resort, 2.5 hours North East of Edmonton. 1-877-623-3990; www.elinorlakeresort.com.

5030

Cars

4020

Stores/ Commercial

FORMULA 1 Premium Package Grab it While it’s HOT

SHOPPING for new downtown office space? Located on Mainstreet, Stettler, 3000 sq.ft. on lower level, plus 2 upstairs offices. Available in part or whole floor. Contact Tracey 403-742-8327

2080

Parkvale adult duplex

Prime location, quiet close, next to walking trails/market, 1208 sq. ft. bungalow, open design, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, single garage, lg. pie lot, immed. poss.$268,000, 403-342-8937 after 6 Open House Sat. & Sun. July 28 & 29 1-5, 4610-42 St. Cres

COUNTRY LANE RV PARK

$98,000

• Hilllside, treed, 6.2 acres, • •

$135,000 Buffalo lake / Bashaw, serviced 2 acres & shop, $99,000 3 houses, double garage, 3 lots, $350,000 Wayne @ Sutton 403-318-9114

Public Notices

5 LINE PHOTO AD (1 Line in BOLD print)

NO GST

4808 - 45 Street

• 1 & 2 BEDROOMS • MAPLE OR OAK CABINETRY • 5 APPLIANCES

Own for Less -

Mortgage, Condo Fees and Taxes

UNDER $800/mo.

Tracey - 403-742-8327 www.stettlerparklandplace.com

6010

Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339

(formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)

PLUS *WEDNESDAY’S FASTTRACK PHOTO AD and

1 week on wegotads.ca only

$84.21

No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development:

No: Legal Description: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:

4.

No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development:

780-672-1035

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067

COCAINE ANONYMOUS

Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266

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

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

CALL 309-3300

HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com wegotads.ca

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

CLASSIFIEDS

403-742-4059

403-742-6568

Hot Line 403-342-1444

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

STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY

Kathy Willis - 403-742-4567 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street

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

County of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6

STETTLER HANDIBUS

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED

2.

BRIGANTIA PLACE

Includes GST - additional lines extra charge (REGULAR PRICE $141.14)

Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications for discretionary uses in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6 Land Use Bylaw No. 1443-10 were approved by the Development Authority: No: Legal Description: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development:

BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION

403-742-5437 during business hours

6602 - 44 Ave., Box 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277

1.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

BASHAW, CASTOR, CENTRAL AB LIFE PONOKA, RIMBEY,STETTLER, WEEKENDER, SYLVAN, ECKVILLE

Appeals may be submitted to the Village Office, 4849 - 50 Street, Alix T0C 0B0 by August 15, 2012

3.

Parkland Place Condos

Public Notice #6000

1 Insertion In These Community Papers:

Tyra Boutin to replace a trailer at: Lot 17, Block 24, Plan 5257TR 4507 Lake Street, Alix

4040

CONDOS FOR SALE

24’ LEGEND Pontoon, 135 Merc, dble. biminy w/walls, life jackets, BBQ, balance of 2012 @Sylvan Marina. $42,000. 403-304-6472

403-742-2337

PUBLIC NOTICE

Now from $25,000!! www.countrylanervcalgary.com

5160

403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091

On or before August 1, 2012 the Development Officer for the Village of Alix approved the following application:

S006630

Toll Free: 1.888.913.2114

Boats & Marine

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP

6010

Beautiful privately owned RV Park Heated Pool, Spa, Clubhouse SERVICED CLEAR TITLE LOTS

(only $2,000 Deposit) Viewings must be pre-booked 2 days in advance by phoning

1 Kids Quad & 1 Kids Dirtbike $600 for both. 403-883-2939 after 6 p.m.

AL-ANON

Dated at Alix, Alberta this 1st day of August 2012. Development Officer, Village of Alix

4130

5080

403-742-0990

• Lakeside cabin & shop,

!Marketing of Hay and Straw !Will load own truck

David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673

Motorcycles

403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271

1 WEEK IN THE RED DEER ADVOCATE &

3110 3120

2005 DODGE diesel, 5.9 Cummins, 72,000 km, pwr doors, windows and driver’s seat, brake control, spray in box liner and slider box cover, fifth wheel hitch, newer rubber. Can be viewed at Royal Lepage Central. $29,000 o.b.o. Ph. Ross 403-740-5930.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LANCASTER BI-LEVEL 1236 sq. ft. walkout with attached insulated 24x24 garage, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, vaulted ceilings, maple cabinets with tile back splash, 5 appliances incl, backyard landscaped, gas fireplace, in floor heating, Duradeck on upper deck, central vac, laminate throughout! $444,900. 403-872-1806, 340-6744

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

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT, JUST OFF MAIN ST. STETTLER Phone 403-742-1319

5050

Trucks

Public Notices

L A R G E

Offices

Transportation #5000-5300

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

“THE WHEEL DEAL”

One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen at

Cottages/Resort Property

Condos/ Townhouses

5 ONLY! Customized “Promo” 20’ X 76’ 4 bedroom/2 bath SRI Homes. Lowest prices! Loaded with options. September delivery (included). Bonus = skirting package, 6 appliances; www.dynamicmodular.ca; 1-877-341-4422.

3060

Bale Hauling & Swathing

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.

$1.5 MILLION INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE! 16’ X 76’, 20’ X 76’, 22’ X 76’ modulars. Must go by August 31. Call or come visit. Grandview Modular 1-877-945-1272. 142 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie.

3 BDRM. townhouse in HAND CRAFTED Stettler $1000/mo. + utils. log homes, log accents + DD 403-740-6457 and milled log replacement components. ALIX, AB, just 30 min. East M&H Wood Specialties of Red Deer. 3 bdrm. Ltd. 780-459-5700; condo by the lake, avail. www.mhwood.com. now, 403-341-9974

FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311. Farm Custom Work

REDUCED!

4090

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Manufactured Homes

5022-43 STREET STETTLER new 2012 SRI, 1,280 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath on 5,200 sq. ft. lot for sale. $194,900 + GST. 403-741-6624

Manufactured Homes

FOR SALE OR RENT TO OWN 1987, 2 storey in Stettler 2,300 sq. ft. total, finished basement, 6 appliances, 2 car attached garage, 2 storage sheds. $285,000 obo. 587-877-9237. kijiji # 393776133

Houses/ Duplexes

4050

ALIX WALK-OUT 6.5 acres, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, $315,000. Wayne @ Sutton 403-318-9114

3260

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

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Acreages

LAKE FRONT PROPERTY SEEKING 2 TO 3 -†2300 sqft home on 10 acres BEDROOM HOUSE $449,000. 10 min from Ponoka. FOR RENT. Fishing, swimming & boating Sold acreage, moving to town. at your back door. Need for Sept. 1. See welist.com #47984.† Please call MLS C3526876. Cathie 403-741-6990 Call 403-519-6773† Email: or Paul 1-403-803-5799 brettie@platinum.ca

403-742-1568

403-742-2395

3160

STETTLER MINI STORAGE

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

10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case

2170

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DP 12061 SE 35-38-22 W4 James Marshall Trucking Keith & Pamela Worth Sand, Gravel and Surface Mineral Extraction (Sand pit - 10 acres) DP 12063 NW 35-41-18 W4 18157 Hwy. 53 Canadian Humalite International Inc. Kelty McIntyre Sand, Gravel and Surface MIneral Processing (Humic Acid Stockpiling Crushing/Screening and bagging only) DP 12070 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0729457 Pt. of NE 30-38-19 W4 Warren & Paula Konschuh Ancillary Building (2400 ft2) DP 12072 Lots 18 & 19, Block 3, Plan 4684CL 30, 1st Ave., NW Byemoor Gordon & Roxy Gallagher Roxanne & Patricia Gallagher Manufactured Home (2007)

Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Stettler No. 6 not later than August 15, 2012. This notice must contain the reason for the appeal. Jacinta Donovan, Development Officer

403-742-5858

403-742-2337

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

T.O.P.S.

(Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935

VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841

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

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RICHARD FROESE

Independent reporter

After months of groundwork, the first of 83 wind turbines sprouted up last week as part of the Halkirk Wind project between Halkirk and Castor. “Turbine delivery began on Monday, July 23, and will continue at a scheduled rate of two per day from Monday to Saturday,” said Michael Sheehan, the media-relations manager for Capital Power Corporation. For each turbine 80-feet high, nine truckloads are required to deliver to each site the components of one nacelle, one hub, three blades and four tower sections.

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Halkirk Wind project begins to take shape giant Lego,” Sheehan said. Alongside those, a smaller crane will work in advance of the two larger cranes, installing the base (49 tonnes), the lower mid-section (35 tonnes) and the upper mid-section (43.5 tonnes), and the turbine’s top (28 tonnes). The upper-mid and top sections of the tower, the nacelle, the hub and three blades are put into place with 600-tonne cranes. About 80 people are projected to be working on the construction at the peak of the project. When the wind farm is scheduled to start operation this December, the projection is about 12 full-time staff, including technicians, supervisors and administration.

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