Strankman ‘overwhelmed’ as grain farmers gain open market LES STULBERG Independent reporter Rick Strankman, the new MLA for Drumheller-Stettler, was in the forefront last Thursday at Kindersley, Sask., when Prime Minister Stephen Harper came to town to announce Bill C-18, the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, would take effect Aug. 1. Strankman, after all, was among the 13 farmers charged in 2002 for illegally selling grain to the U.S., so last week’s announcement was a redemption of sorts. Harper announced that “the farmers convicted under the old, unjust legislation of the CWB (Canadian Wheat Board) will be pardoned by the government,” under the authority of the rarely used Royal Prerogative of Mercy. “It was a real gentlemanly thing for him to do this,” said Strankman, who in 2002 spent one week of his 90-day sentence in jail. The latest ruling has significant meaning for Strankman, who has long been an opponent of the CWB having a monopoly. He was among the 16 farmers who in protest sold their grain to the U.S. illegally. “I was bitter when I got out of jail,” he reflected Monday. Strankman, an Altario farmer, said he was pleased with Harper’s announcement and described Thursday as “a great day.” He was “moved” when the prime minister gave credit to the farmers involved in the protest. “And it is to them that much of this
victory is owed, because it is to them that the consciousness of the country on this issue was really raised,” Harper said. Strankman said it was “overwhelming” to have played a significant part in changing a national policy. Joining the prime minister — and Strankman — at last week’s news conference in Kindsersley were federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and several MPs, including David Anderson. Local farmers enthused The announcement was a move welcomed by many farmers, including those from the Stettler area. “It’s the happiest day of my life,” said Jack Rairdan, who operates a grain farm northwest of Stettler. “It is a great day for everyone who wants to do their own marketing. There isn’t any reason why the wheat board won’t survive, for those who want to use it.” Rairdan foresees an opportunity to achieve increased grain prices for his farm and maintain a better cash flow, with all the cash paid on delivery of the grain. Bill C-18 strips the Canadian Wheat Board of its monopoly to market wheat and barley grown by Western Canadian farmers, but doesn’t eliminate the grain-marketing board, which has been in existence since the Second World War. The CWB was the last grain-marketing monopoly in the world. Farmers in Eastern Canada have been allowed to market their grain outside the CWB. Erskine-area grain farmer Neil Brown echoed Rairdan’s sentiments.
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Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman (right) and Cypress Hills-Grasslands MP David Anderson reminisce about their release from jail in 2002 as the pair were among those who participated in a ceremony last week that marked the end of the monopoly of the Canadian Wheat Board. Primne Minister Stephen Harper attended.
“It’s a wonderful thing,” Brown said. “We can sell our grain when we want, where we want and how we want. There is nothing but positive thoughts on this, and those who still want to market through the CWB are free to do so.” Strankman said that as a result of the changes, he sees the opportunity for valueadded secondary processing and linking to Asian markets. “It may eliminate grain having to go
through multiple unions and there may be more unseen financial benefits, as well,” he said. Supporters of the CWB say the grainmarketing board might not have enough quality wheat to meet the needs of international customers. They question whether the government had the right to abolish the monopoly without a vote by farmers and plan to make an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Tees hosts ‘the biggest little rodeo in Canada’ JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor TEES — It’s a family affair in Tees. The Meston clan remains front and centre in running the popular Tees Rodeo, the latest version of which was held last weekend. “Tees Rodeo goes back 37 years,” said organizer Cody Meston, a stock contractor who farms between Alix and Tees. “Going back to when they first started building the grounds, our family has been involved right from the start. “It’s been said that it’s the biggest little amateur rodeo in Canada. It’s been a really good event for a lot of the guys that are riding pro and have won Canadian championships. They started here and got going, so that’s always good to see … when the kids progress.” While the Mestons travel far and wide as established contractors, the Tees event is an annual homecoming of sorts for the family — and the community. “This is your hometown rodeo,” Meston said. “It’s very good for the community, with the amount of volunteer work and stuff people have done. It was all farmers and volunteers from around the community that built the beer gardens barn and the bathrooms. Every year, we try to improve on stuff. It’s teaching good values to the kids when they come down and see we’re working, and they get involved with volunteering.” Family and children are recurring themes for the Tees Rodeo, which includes events for the tiniest cowboys and cowgirls in hopes of spurring a long-term interest in the various rodeo disciplines. Along with the standard events, the expanded evening program includes wild pony rides and the pony express race, a throwback exhibiting the blazing
speed of horses and showcasing the method of mail delivery in an earlier era. Meston’s son, Cassidy, celebrated his 18th birthday in style as he won the pony express race in a flashy finish Sunday evening. It was apparent that his team of horses didn’t read the 30-kilometre speed-limit sign at the entrance to the rodeo grounds, which were packed with trailers during the August long weekend. “It’s kind of a generational thing,” Cody Meston said of his son’s participation in the pony express race. “My dad ran in it quite a bit and I used to run in it quite a bit, and now my son ran in it, so that’s kind of special.” Cassidy Meston added his first buckle to the family collection. His grandparents — Cody’s parents Cal and Susan — remain part of the Tees Rodeo production. “Everybody is very involved,” Cody said. “My grandparents used to be involved, too, when it first started. “And then, my brother is still riding pro saddle bronc. I rode broncs and bulls for quite a few years before I got into contracting, too, with my dad. My brother (Justin) generally picks up for us, too, but he was riding on the pro circuit this weekend, so we called in a buddy and he ended up getting squashed and mashed.” Meston was referring to a Sunday night accident during the bull-riding event, when pickup man Ron Boston, 31, of Alix injured his left leg after a bull knocked his horse in a chute and the horse landed on Boston. “The odd person gets bumped around, but that’s the sport,” Meston said. “It’s a rough sport, comparable to football and hockey — bones get broke and stuff, but once you get involved in it, it’s hard to quit. It’s quite an enjoyable thing.” Boston was still at the rodeo grounds a couple of hours after the crash. “He wouldn’t even go to the doctor,” Meston said, gesturing toward Boston. “He wouldn’t miss a minute of it.” Medics on site tended to Boston, along with bullfighter
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Cassidy Meston of Alix celebrates his 18th birthday in style as he wins the popular pony express race Sunday night at the 37th edition of the Tees Rodeo. In the bottom photo, Meston passes his nearest challenger, Melissa Berthiaume, in the home stretch of the final round to win the event.
Lane Stuckey, who was shaken up when the chute door was being swung shut to block the bull from re-entering the section where Boston was in distress. After a few anxious moments, the hushed crowd cheered when the horse was pulled out of the chute and again when Boston returned to his feet, with the help of fellow cowboys. In cowboy fashion, Boston downplayed the wreck. “The bull came in and it was my fault,” he said. “I got pinned in the corner — the horse landed right on me. “Other than that, it’s no big deal. The horse is good, thank God, and I’m good. I buggered up my (left) leg a little bit, kind of fractured it.” Boston said he wasn’t knocked out and he appreciated the applause from his hometown crowd.
“But I was kind of worried about the horse’s safety and wanted to get the rodeo (back) going. That’s what I was more worried about.” S T E T T L E R S H OW: A couple of local up-and-comers, Quinton Van Straten of Stettler
and Hope Skocdopole of Big Valley, finished second and third, respectively, in the breakaway roping at Tees. The next big event on the local rodeo circuit is the Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede, which runs Aug. 17-19.
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Stettler student spends summer in university research laboratory LES STULBERG Independent reporter Maddie Hall of Stettler is one of just 60 Grade 11 students chosen from across Canada to work in a summer research program at the University of Alberta. Hall is participating in the 28th annual Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology (WISEST) program, a six-week session that runs through Aug. 15. The program encourages young people of both genders to explore less-traditional careers in engineering, science and technology to build their confidence and enthusiasm for scientific enquiry in those fields. It allows them to gauge their interests and assists them with career choices.
This year’s program has 57 girls and three boys participating. Hall, 17, is going into Grade 12 at William E. Hay Composite High School in Stettler. She has spent much of the summer working in the U of A chemistry department, gaining hands-on experience in research. “I love it a whole lot,” Hall said of her opportunity to participate in the program. Before being accepted into the program, she had to make an application that included an essay and two teacher references. One criteria is students marks must be at least 85 per cent in the sciences and math. Hall said last week that she’s enjoying the learning experience and finds her research with the different components of gasoline especially interesting. Her
work involves developing the technology to test the components of heptane, pentane and iso-octane levels in gasoline, using a procedure that results in colour changes to detect lesser quality or additives in the fuel. When the technology is perfected, it’s expected to be marketed to Third World countries so they can test the gasoline they purchase to ensure it’s of the quality they desire, Hall explained. A goal of the WISEST program is to contribute to research vital to Alberta’s future as a knowledgebased centre. The overwhelming success of the University of Alberta’s WISEST program shows that more than 85 per cent former participants have pursued studies in sciences, medicine or engineering.
The Alberta and federal governments call careers in those fields the pivotal jobs for the 21st century. The WISEST program has received national and international awards for its innovative approach to learning. Hall credits her teachers with piquing her interest in the sciences. “My teachers have an enthusiasm for science and make it fun to learn,” she said. Hall doesn’t have a specific career choice in mind at this time. “It will be something in science, though, on the chemistry side,” she said. Hall believes the WISEST program has given her the opportunity to channel her passion for science into a meaningful contribution to research, and perhaps also her final career choice.
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30-day driving suspension, with an automatic vehicle seizure for seven days. The driver had a graduated driver’s licence, which falls under the new provincial driving-impaired legislation. 5:49 a.m. — Complaint of ongoing harassing phone calls to a 46 Street residence. The calls were being made by a 42-year-old female from Sylvan Lake and were domestic in nature. The caller was issued a warning to quit calling, as a result of the complainant’s refusal to lay charges. 9:44 a.m. — Complainant of a hit and run of a trailer that was parked in a driveway on 61 Street. There was damage to the trailer and the stairs were torn off. 11:26 a.m. — A 911 call of a suspicious male north of Stettler on Highway 56. The male was described as 200 pounds, with visible tattoos and yelling at two females in a red-coloured minivan. The caller heard him say the word killing and the man seemed high on drugs and walked southbound. Investigators attended the area and did not locate the male or the red van. The complainant did not obtain a licence plate. 1:54 p.m. — Report that three bikes were stolen from a residence on 41 Avenue. Two had been recovered, but the third has yet to be accounted for. SUI 4:03 p.m. — Report on Railway Avenue in Big Valley, at the train station, that a female who was believed to be impaired was getting into a van in the parking lot and appeared that she would drive. Police found the female to be sober and more than capable of operating a motor vehicle. 5:31 p.m. — A female from Erskine called in to report that her husband, who is currently bound by an undertaking to have no contact with her, had texted her regarding her kids. The female will speak with investigators further. SUI 6:31 p.m. — Complaint that two males were in a vehicle in the parking lot of “The Beat,� and were intoxicated. Investigators attended and a 45-year-old male from Stettler was taken to the Stettler hospital due to his level of intoxication. He was released from the hospital and was charged with impaired care and control of a motor vehicle. Further charges are pending. SUI Sunday, Aug. 5 1:21 a.m. — Report that a vehicle was leaving the Town Pump and the driver was impaired. Upon patrol of the area, a Ford F-150 was located and stopped, and the 28-year-old male driver from Botha was arrested and charged with a couple of alcohol-related counts. When the driver was checked on the police system, he was found to have several outstanding warrants from Calgary. The male was subsequently transported to the Red Deer Remand Centre, as he was unable to pay his fine.
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Wednesday, Aug. 1 6:18 p.m. — A 911 call reported an erratic driver swerving all over the road, operating a red-coloured Dodge van on Highway 56 north. The 46-year-old female driver from Calgary was issued a warning, as a result of the complainant not wishing to attend court. 9:54 p.m. — A 911 call reported unwanted an 81-year-old man outside a 51 Avenue apartment. An investigator attended and determined that the male was involved in a motor vehicle collision on July 27 and he wanted to y give the caller cash money for the collision. The complainant also stated that the man was yelling and swearing at her, but he denied those allegations. No charges. 11:39 p.m. — A 911 call came from ce a 49 Street residence from a 25-year-old emotionally disturbed female. A counsellor from the region’s Crisis Hotline instructed her to call police. She was escorted to the Stettler hospital for medical assistance.
are pending. The attack was not a random act. 9:32 a.m. — Request for assistance from the hospital to pick up a schizophrenic resident from the Heart Haven Lodge and escort the 63-year-old male to Red Deer. The caller was directed to contact EMS and they could call police if assistance was required. 9:43 a.m. — Complaint of the theft of dyed fuel stolen from a rural property on Range Road 20-3 near Big Valley. SUI 10:53 p.m. — Complaint of a barking dog near a 45 Street and 50 Avenue residence. The caller advised that the dog had been barking for more than an hour and the owners were not home. An investigator patrolled the area and didn’t locate the dog. The caller stated that the dog has stopped barking. The complaint was forwarded to the bylaw department.
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Tuesday, July 31 12:05 p.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 46 Avenue and 50 Street. A 40-year-old female driver of a Chrysler 300 was travelling west on 46 Avenue from the Sobeys parking lot and an 83-yearold female driver operating a Pontiac Grand Am was turning north onto 50 Street from 46 Avenue. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver of the Grand Am was issued a ticket for failing to proceed safely after stopping. Both drivers are from Stettler. 12:49 p.m. — Report of horses out on Highway 850 near Botha. The caller advised that the horses have been roaming in the area for more than a week and she didn’t know who they belonged to. They were out and then went into a field to graze, and then came back out to the road. The caller saw them that morning, but didn’t know where they were, as they went east from Highway 850. An investigator made patrols for the horses, but they weren’t located. The caller was advised to call again if she saw the horses. 2:22 p.m. — Complaint of a white-coloured Chrysler Dynasty on the side of Highway 12, just west of Stettler. The owner was contacted to move it. 4:11 p.m. — A pedestrian was walking a dog near the townhouses on 40 Avenue and heard a female threatening to kill herself. Investigators attended the residence and spoke with a 64-year-old woman who stated that she always yells and says things about hurting herself, but she doesn’t have “the nerve� to do so. The female was transported to the Stettler hospital for a medical assessment. 4:29 p.m. — A 911 call reported the sighting of funnel clouds directly south of Erskine. Environment Canada was notified. 5:02 p.m. — Complaint of a possible impaired driver operating a greycoloured Buick near 50 Avenue and 50 Street. Investigators located the car in the Stettler Hotel parking lot, with no occupants inside. The 55-year-old owner was observed leaving the hotel, but didn’t go near the vehicle. She was advised that police would be patrolling the area.
6:47 p.m. — Request for assistance to retrieve property from a rural residence on Township Road 39-2 that was being held to retrieve money owed. The holders were advised to return the property and seek a civil remedy. 8:13 p.m. — A 911 call from a rural address reported a 30-year-old male is threatening to kill himself with pills. The man left the residence in a burgundycoloured Buick and had a hose from the exhaust of his car inside. A lookout was sent out to neighbouring detachments regarding the disturbed male and an investigator attended the address, where he located the male subject. The male was arrested under provision of the Mental Health Act and was transported to the Stettler hospital for an assessment by a medical professional.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Promoting Stettler in the tradition of Carl Stettler
New mindset needed to fix bison problem It’s an issue that has been brewing for many years, but that seemingly can’t be resolved until a state of mind is changed. Unfortunately, that state of mind belongs to the federal government and they have the power to do something — or nothing. I refer to the diseased herd of bison located in Wood Buffalo National Park. They were transplanted to the park from the Wainwright area in the 1920s and carried with them both tuberculosis and brucellosis, two diseases that have a significant economic impact on the cattle industry. In a classic case of “do as I say, not as I do,” the federal government spent millions of dollars eradicating both diseases from the domestic cattle herd, starting back in the 1960s. To this day, the feds maintain surveillance programs to monitor any new outbreaks of either disease and carry out lethal eradication programs when any is found. That approach has proven highly successful, and the savings in industry losses are many times over the original cost. But the feds have not applied the same mandatory disease eradication standards to its own herds of elk and bison, with the result that the diseases flourish within two national parks. That situation has proven to be a constant threat of contagion to the cattle industry. The federal attitude toward the diseased bison seemed to be that because they were in a remote location far from any cattle, there was little danger of contagion. So the policy was one of benign neglect and just let the affected bison cope with the diseases and let nature run its course. The hope perhaps was that the bison would develop a sort of resistance to both diseases. That might have occurred, but that approach has not eliminated either disease and the herd continues to be an infectious reservoir of both. Perhaps that would still not be a problem if the bison stayed within the park borders, but bison are a roaming species. By the 1970s, small groups of bison were showing up near Fort Vermilion and La Crete, well south of the park boundary. Those areas contain susceptible cattle and, from there, both diseases could easily spread further south. Governments, after constant lobbying by the cattle industry about the
contagion danger, began to pour money into study after study about what to do with this ominous situation. Two problems immediately surfaced — first, there was the jurisdictional issue — the bison in the park were a federal responsibility, but the bison that wandered outside of the park were in a legal limbo. They were on provincial land, but being on the endangered list at the time — who owned them was in question and who could deal with them was fuzzy. That situation alone was worth years of delay. The second problem was that the studies recommended that all of the diseased herd of bison be destroyed. That went contrary to the philosophy of the federal parks bureaucrats who believe they are in the conservation business —not the eradication business — and besides, they see no reason to sacrifice wildlife in favour of agriculture. So no matter what common sense conclusion the studies came to — no bison herd was going to be eradicated within park boundaries — even a diseased herd. For the next 20 years, a stalemate had developed. Meanwhile, more and more diseased bison were heading south out of the park. That’s caused the Alberta Beef Producers and the provincial government to engage in another study and a movement-monitoring program. This time, the provincial government seems more willing to address the threat of diseased bison moving south. It has been suggested that they will draw a line and remove all free-ranging bison from land near agricultural areas like Fort Vermilion and La Crete. That would mean a long-term program, as the bison seem determined to keep leaving the park. And with the intransigence of Parks Canada in dealing with the diseased herd within the park, the supply of sick bison could go on for many years to come. It would seem that there is no danger of common sense breaking out anytime soon with this issue. Will Verboven is the editor of Alberta Farmer.
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More than 5,000 line street for parade 1982 — 30 years ago — St. George’s Anglican Church celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special service led by Rev. Dick Hunt, rector of the church from 1957 to 1964. — More than 5,000 people lined the streets on a chilly morning to watch Stettler County Fair’s annual parade. — Due to poor weather, the seventh annual old-time fiddling contest was held in the William E. Hay Composite High School gym. — The 70th anniversary homecoming drew more than 1,000 people to Halkirk for the weekend celebration. — Big Valley’s Charlie Laisnez family were among the winners of the Family Farm Award, hosted by Edmonton Northlands. — A 12-member delegation from Sweden toured Alberta Hereford farms, including the local herd of Chuck and Faye Blakely. — The original Jimmie’s Hardware neon sign has been taken to the Stettler Museum. Proprietor Jimmy Wilson installed the old sign shortly after opening his main street business in 1947. — Larry Nemetz was awarded the aggregate point award at the field crop show held during the Stettler County Fair.
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1972 — 40 years ago — The Canadian Radio-Televison Commission approved the application of radio station CJDV Drumheller to set up an auxiliary broadcasting studio to serve the Town of Stettler. — Miss County Fair candidates included Dixie Strandquist, Nancy Jackson, Diane Beauchamp, Karen Strach, Debbie Johnson and Donna Hoopfer. — Endiang 4-H Beef Club was involved in an inter-provincial 4-H exchange when delegate Greg Hickson of Brandon, Man., spent a week with the Stulberg family. — Local band Chuckwagon and the Outriders — Butch Paschke, Alan Willis, Gary McKay and Larry Paschke — were a feature attraction at the County Fair grandstand show. — Big V Industries will soon open a plastics factory on Big Valley’s main street. — The Alix community has many events planned for the Citizens’ Day on Aug. 9.
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Bench fair, pancake breakfast set for Donalda this Saturday bench fair is to be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. There aren’t many communities that hold bench fairs anymore, so come out and support your local community to ensure that the fair can continue in the future. As with any event, it takes a lot of volunteers, participants and viewers to make it a success. Birthday wishes go out to Charlotte Bowden, Jeanine Foot, Kent Nixon, Monica Bauman, Ezra Auton, Ralph Sideritsch, Vanessa Hartum, Rob Berry, Dazi Crumly, Haley Fuller, Karl McCarthy, Liam Shepherd, Marisa Tantrum, Shantel Baker, Beaudon Rider, Dwayne Norman and anyone else celebrating a birthday this week.
By Darlene Tantrum Donalda and District Museum Donalda has been flooded with visitors to the museum and art gallery this summer, with many spending time to walk the hiking trail and take in the beautiful view of the coulees. Everyone that comes to Donalda is surprised to see this breathtaking view, which many of our local residents take for granted. Make sure to take in the Bashaw Art Club’s art exhibit at the Donalda Gallery for the Arts anytime during the month of August. It’s a very impressive collection and can be viewed — and artwork purchased — from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The Donalda Agricultural Society 31st annual
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Film crews focus on Alberta Prairie trains last Thursday in Stettler as Travel Alberta shoots a TV commercial as part of its “Remember to Breathe” campaign. The commercial is slated to air internationally next spring.
Stettler steps into train spotlight as film crew stages photo shoot RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Already renowned internationally, Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions was under the spotlight again last Thursday as crews filmed a commercial for Travel Alberta. The popular Stettler tourist attraction was one of many features that are scheduled to be part of the second series of commercials in the TV promotion campaign, “Remember to Breathe.” It’s slated to be aired next spring in western Canada and beyond to Europe. “Stettler train seemed like a natural fit in its beauty, setting, heritage and history,” said Royce Chwin, vice-president of marketing for Travel Alberta. “It’s a hidden gem to people in many parts of Alberta.” Now in its 23rd season, Alberta Prairie last year attracted 17,000 to 18,000 riders, with 10 per cent from
Europe, Asia and Australia, said Don Gillespie, the president of Alberta Prairie. Gillespie welcomed the extra and expansive exposure that the provincial promotion is expected to bring to the Alberta Prairie operation and the region. “It will help enhance tourism in Stettler and the region, bring in more tourists and generate more revenue,” he said. “Any recognition of this calibre from Travel Alberta in its marketing plan is appreciated and valuable.” As a vital transportation link when the province was established more than 100 years ago, the train helps promote and preserve the past, and Alberta Prairie plays a prime role in connecting people to the province’s roots, Chwin said. “Railway played a huge part in the past, and we can really capture the emotion of the journey at the heart of the story. “We want to capture amazing experiences that have not been pro-
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Cluver cultivates champion garden RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter With a passion to beautify his yard and the community, Hans Cluver was honoured last week with the Heartland Beautification Committee’s Stettler Beautification Award. “I love gardening and I hate weeds,” said Cluver, who diligently volunteers for the Stettler Community Gardens and takes pride in his own yard and garden. “I was raised in Germany on a vegetable farm and I’ve always enjoyed gardening.” Cluver was selected among three other volunteers suggested by the beautification committee in the fourth year of the award. “We identify people who make a difference to help make their yard and community look better, in hopes that it encourages other people, starting in their own yards,” Spencer said. “He always volunteers at the community gardens and helps people grow better gardens, with his knowledge and advice. “Hans came to see me about the community gardens two years ago to help out.” Spencer and the committee appreciate Cluver’s experience to enhance local gardens. “We want to help expand that to teach more people about gardening,” Spencer said. Last year’s winners were Ray and Evelyn O’Hara.
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Hans Cluver (left) receives the Stettler Beautification Award from Rob Spencer, who chairs the Heartland Beautification Committee. “I love gardening and I hate weeds,” Cluver said. “I’ve always enjoyed gardening.”
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TASTY TREATS — Keirsten Docherty (left) and Florance Brozny of Heartland Youth Centre, and leader Tammy Morgan, sell goodies at a bake sale last Friday in Stettler. The project raised $587.50 for teen trips.
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Rumsey’s 23rd STARS ride set for Sunday LES STULBERG Independent reporter The annual Ride for STARS at Rumsey is set to go this Sunday for a record-setting 23rd time. The trail ride operates under the umbrella of the Rumsey and District Agricultural Society and has the distinction of being the longest-running charity event for STARS. The day begins with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., with the trail ride leaving from the TL Bar Ranch, north of Tolman Bridge, at 10:30 a.m. A beef-on-a-bun supper will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. to conclude the day. “We are the longestrunning support group for STARS,” said Ernie Goddard, chairman of the local Ride for STARS committee for the past 20 years. “The average for most groups is five years. After 10 years, STARS came to us to see what we were doing that others weren’t.” Goddard has led all the trail rides and explains there are two trails — one for the more seasoned rider and the other for those with less experience or with young children along. It was a suggestion by Rosalie Macfarland of Rowley, a nurse in Drumheller, which gave the first Ride for STARS at Rumsey its start. There was already a trail ride club in the area that held poker rallies and she suggested adding the STARS ride to it. “Our aim that first year was to raise $1,000,” said Goddard’s wife, Jacqui. The results far surpassed the organizers’ goal at the initial ride in 1990, with 90 riders raising $12,000. For the first five years, the trail ride was held on the property of John Griffiths, on top of the river banks overlooking the river. Griffiths was the committee chairman for the first three years. In 1995, the trail ride was moved down to the TL Bar Ranch, in the picturesque Red Deer River
valley, where it has remained since. Jacqui has kept records for every Ride for STARS in a large binder; filled with statistics of the event, newspaper clippings, photographs and other items of interest. There have been as many as 140 riders at the event. In the past, there have been international riders from China, Germany, Japan and the U.S. Last year, ridership was down due to poor weather, with only 68 riders. Yet they still managed to raise an impressive $30,578. To date, the group has collected $509,691 to keep the STARS helicopters in the sky. Organizers have set their next goal at $600,000. When the Rumsey group hit the $250,000 mark in 2003, it was inducted into the STARS Chairman’s Circle with the unveiling of the Rumsey Agricultural Society’s logo on the tail fin. At the $500,000 level of support, the Rumsey logo was moved to a more prominent position on all the STARS helicopters, alongside the large corporate sponsors. In 2000 and 2004, STARS brought their helicopters to the Rumsey trail ride for display. “They (STARS) are so proud of us and are amazed we have kept the ride going for so long,” Ernie said. A quilt raffle, with proceeds to STARS, has been held in conjunction with the ride for the past 20 years. It was started by Stella Richmond, who made and donated her last quilt at age 92. The family tradition carries on today, with Joanne Richmond contributing a quilt each year. The raffles have contributed thousands of dollars to the worthy cause. The resources of the entire Rumsey community are needed to stage the Ride for STARS. “Its lots of work,” said Jacqui, who explained some of the duties. “The Rumsey Fire Department looks after the
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Ride for STARS committee chairman Ernie Goddard and his wife Jacqui reminisce at their Rumsey farm home last week. The couple holds a binder full of statistics and information on the annual Rumsey event, which is slated for this Sunday. “They (STARS) are ... amazed we have kept the ride going for so long,” Ernie said. pancake breakfast, the Ag Society members set up the tables and chairs (and) other folks set up the tents. TL Bar Ranch hosts the event at their ranch, the supper is looked after by local caterers, the Country Cookers — Mary, Doris and crew — and they don’t charge a catering fee. It involves so many others, too.”
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“It is not necessary to be a rider to be a participant,” said Jacqui, “some people come just for the supper and the silent auction.” To register, or for more information, contact Ernie and Jacqui Goddard at 403-368-2132, Kendra Kiemele at 403-3683740, or visit online at https://foundation.stars.ca/ rumseyride.
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Last Monday, July 30, the final meeting before the STARS ride this Sunday was held at the AgriPlex. All the committee members attended and reported on the plans that have been made throughout the winter months. Things look good and all is in place and ready for the big day. The Rumsey Fire Department starts off the day by cooking up one of their famous pancake breakfasts in the great outdoors. That usually gets going at about 8 a.m. Activities throughout the day include STARS office staff on site selling souveniers, poker rally, quilt raffle, pie thowing, silent auction and presentations of prizes in the middle of the afternoon, after the riders return from the ride. A roast-beef supper prepared by Country Cookers begins at 4 p.m. Almost everyone in the community has something to do with the ride in one way or another. Everyone is invited to
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Darrell and Joanne Howe, accompanied by Basil and Christine Nichols, recently returned from two weeks in the rural area of My Tho in Southern Vietnam. They were travelling with a team of 13 people from across Canada with Habitat for Humanity. They built a brick house for a Vietnamese family. Weather was hot and working conditions were difficult. They were able to tour Mekong Delta and the city of Ho Chi Minh. The Howes also travelled to Malaysia for five days, during which time they visited with Joanne’s nephew. Ten-year-old Brody Baird was picked to play competitive baseball with a Tier 3 team out of Heisler this spring. The Heisler Junior Cardinals played provincial playoffs in Edmonton two weekends ago. The team won all four of their games against Fort McMurray, Innisfail, Fort Saskatchewan and the final against Camrose. Brody was chosen player of the game in the final. A pat on the back to the aptly named coach, Mickey Heisler, and his gold-medal team. Congratulations, Brody. His parents, TJ and Kendra, were in Edmonton to cheer on the team. Kathy Muncy and family took their annual fishing trip to Cow Lake, near Rocky Mountain House, recently. While
come and spend the day at the TL Bar Ranch on the west side of the Red Deer River at the Tolman bridge crossing. Bring your lawn chair, sunscreen and bug spray, and enjoy visiting and sitting in the shade. The fundraising event for STARS began 23 years ago when Rosalie Macfarlane, then a nurse at Drumheller hospital, suggested to some of the cowboys in the area about starting a fundraiser for STARS, which was just getting off the ground then. With the Ag. Society behind the committee, the first year was very successful, raising more than $12,000. Since that time, money raised has varied, and went as high as
$40,000 one year. Visitors to the area from Kelowna, B.C., this past week were Dianne (Wolfson) Zak, (Hashy and Daisy Wolfson’s daughter and her daughter Candace and her family, Brooke, Shaylee,and Sarah). While in this area, they visited with Jean and Eric Primrose, their family, Judy and Jim Nelson, Molly and Roy Cosens, and then onto Drumheller to see Abbie McNaughton and Bert Johnson, who are residents of Hillview Lodge. They rounded out their Alberta visit at the Tyrell Museum and with family members in Calgary. Sunday, July 18, the Burnett family held a
family reunion in the Rumsey Agri-plex. Attending were all of Margaret and Noble’s family. All but four of the grandchildren were able to come. Margaret’s nieces also attended. Margaret said they were very thankful for the opportunity to get together and they had a great time. It was a great shock to hear of the untimely passing of Marie Jensen of Morrin. She and I were roommates at the Drumheller dormitory in the 1950s and were good friends. Sympathy goes out to her sister Darlene and Robert Sinclair, brother Allen and Fifi Avramenko of Rowley, brothers Norlee Avramenko of Morrin and LeRoy Avramenko of Rowley. The Avramenko family farmed east of Rowley for many years. I believe Allen lives there now. Funeral services for Marie are set for this Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Morrin Community Hall.
Church services resume each Thursday night in Botha We hope everyone had a great long weekend and folks are ready for another month of regular activities. Last week, we had some cool weather and rain, and we had a bad electrical storm on Saturday night. In general, though, we had weather up to the 30 C on Saturday, Sunday and also on holiday Monday. Hopefully, the farmers will have some great weather now for baling their hay. Church services start again this Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. Services will continue for the month of August each Thursday evening. Also, we would like to welcome back Rev. Susan Bowyer, who we hope had a great holiday. Have anything planned for the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 14? Why not come out and play Bingo, starting at 7:15 p.m. at the Botha Senior Centre. The jackpot still hasn’t been won for a while, so come out and try your luck. Summer hours are still happening at the village office. The office will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 7, to Wednesday, Aug. 15. Then on Thursday, Aug. 16, the office will be re-opened. For emergencies, please contact Josie Hunter at 403-742-2170, Gordon Klatt at 403-742-6241, or Jim Renschler at 403-742-5034. Botha-area residents are advised that the contractor will be out in
August to fix the various potholes around the village, which will be a nice improvement. Have any events happening in the near future? If so, the Botha Hall is available for rent. Contact Marsha Mailer at 403-742-2559 to reserve your spot. Don’t forget that coffee is always served on Wednesday mornings at 10 o’clock at the Botha Senior Centre. The hosts would love to see everyone come out and have a cup or two with them. If you and yours have waited until the month of August to go on holidays, we wish everyone great weather and a fantastic holiday. Everyone deserves a relaxing time with lots of fun. If anyone has gone on holidays this summer, or is aware of any community events happening, please phone me at 403-742-5317, and we will get all our activities in our local column.
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Agnes Sorensen has moved to Paragon Place in Stettler, after living in our community for the past 89 years. Agnes was a valued member of our community and will be missed. We wish her all the best in her new location. Congratulations to Dara Green and Cody Hallett, who were married on Saturday in an outdoor ceremony in the beautiful farm yard of the bride’s parents, Dale and Dee Green. The reception and wedding dance were held in Stettler. The young couple will be residing in their new home on the Green farm, located where Bob and Eileen Green previously lived. We wish this fine young couple all the best as they start their married life together. Congratulations goes out to Robin Cosgrave and Wes Walker, who were married Saturday, as well. Their ceremony was held on the Walker farm, on a hill of special significance to the family. It was nice that the groom’s mother, Evelyn Walker, was well enough to attend, after undergoing heart surgery. The newlyweds will be making their home in the hamlet of Byemoor. We wish the couple a long and happy marriage. Byemoor was a busy place on the weekend, with the Pogmore family reunion at the community centre. The Pogmores enjoyed a wonderful reunion, with many family members in attendance. Many of our country music fans attended the 20th annual Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose on the long weekend, with its first sold-out jamboree. Sympathy is extended to the family of Gordon Schultz of Brooks. He passed away July 28 at the age of 78. The funeral was held on Thursday in Brooks, with burial of cremation at the Lutheran cemetery on Saturday. Gordon was raised on the Schultz family farm south of Endiang, the eldest of Paul and Connie Schultz’s surviving children. Our thoughts are with his family in their loss. Sympathy is also sent to Jim and Gwen Keith and family on the passing of Gwen’s father in Camrose. Our thoughts are with them, as well. Happy 18th birthday wishes go out to Carly Christie, who celebrated her special birthday with a get-together at the Byemoor Hotel on the weekend. Congratulations to Jay Walker and his sister Shelly Gross on taking over the franchise of the Hanna Husky gas station and convenience store. They held the grandopening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday. Formerly known as TCs, the business will now be known as TWs, as a tribute to their father T.W. (Ford) Walker. Ford’s sisters, Lois Ballinger and Mike Keith, were on hand for the grand opening. Best of luck to Jay and Shelly on their new venture. Keep in mind that the Byemoor Fair is coming up Aug. 17-19. The slopitch tournament goes all
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The long weekend was a busy one, jam-packed with activities amid perfect weather. Several from our district attended the Hanna centennial celebration. At one time, Hanna was the main trading centre for the Endiang district and many of the area babies were born in the Hanna hospital. Congratulations to Hanna on its 100th birthday.
The Town of Hanna entered a symbolic birthday cake float in the town’s centennial parade last Saturday. Endiang has many ties to Hanna. LES STULBERG/Independent reporter
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MAKING MUSIC — Steve Arsenault performs at the West Stettler Park last Wednesday as part of the Concert in the Park weekly summer series. Tonight’s concert features Randi Boulton, described as “a self-taught guitarist and vocalist.”
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Stettler girl journeys to Japan for international baseball fair JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor
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Stettler’s Sydney Poapst poses with coach Edgar Perez of Puerto Rico during the World Children’s Baseball Fair, which was held in Japan in the last week of July. Poapst, who turns 12 on Sept. 1, is entering Grade 7 at Stettler Middle School.
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Sydney Poapst (left) of Stettler slides though water and into the base during a fun-filled sliding drill at the World Children’s Baseball Fair in late July at Japan. Poapst, 11, plays mosquito and peewee in the Stettler minor baseball system.
Sydney Poapst had a baseball experience of a lifetime when she visited Japan in July. The 11-year-old Stettler minor baseball player was among five Albertans who participated in the World Children’s Baseball Fair during the final week of July. “It was pretty much baseball and cultural activities,” Poapst said after returning home last week. “It was different — the food and the culture — but it was good.” Poapst had been anticipating the trip since March, when she received word of her selection to the international baseball camp. “It was late at night,” she recalled. “I had a basketball tournament in the morning. I just checked my email and I saw (the invitation) and I was really excited.” More excitement awaited Poapst in Mie, Japan, where she was part of a Canadian contingent that included Braeden Asuchak of Okotoks, Daniel Matiushyk of Camrose and Donovan Brooks and Cooper Phillips of Edmonton. Canada’s representatives showed their spirit and ability on and off the field. “There was a kid from Canada and he was really excited, so we sang a song every day,” Poapst said of the Canadian players following Asuchak’s lead. “He’d go up and sing it on the announcer. Before we started the whole day, we’d sing the song. We’d all arrive at the diamond, and then we’d sing it and go on the field and play. It was a chant kind of thing. “We had clinics in the morning, and then we played a mini game. We had cultural activities in the afternoon, and on the last day, we finished
SYDNEY POAPST with a tournament.” Canada was partnered with two other countries to make up one of the 15-member teams. That’s in keeping with the philosophy of the world fair, which promotes international friendships and respect for each country’s culture. Since 1990, kids from all over the world have participated in the cultural exchange, which also teaches baseball fundamentals. The world fair was the brainchild of Japanese home-run king Sadaharu Oh and Major League Baseball legend Hank Aaron. It has been held mainly in Asia, but also in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, as Regina played host in 2000. Canada rotates its representation by province each year, and this summer was Alberta’s turn to pick five players in the 10- and 11-year-old age category. “The kids all went through a sort of application process, in which they all presented letters to Baseball Alberta stating what baseball meant to them and what it would mean to be selected for the World Children’s Baseball Fair,” said Okotoks resident Bob Dyck, the chaperon with the Canadian delegation. Baseball means a lot to Poapst, who comes from an athletic family active in multiple sports. This past
weekend, she watched older brother Kyle in action with the Camrose Cougars at the bantam competitive Tier 2 provincial championship in Olds. “Definitely, watching has helped me improve, than just playing,” Poapst said over the ding of a bat and the roar of the crowd during one of the bantam games Saturday. She has also developed her baseball skills while playing with teams made up mostly of boys. In the Stettler minor baseball system, she was a member of peewee and mosquito teams this season. “It’s more competitive,” Poapst said of playing with and against boys. “(At the world fair), there was mostly one or two girls from each country, so that was good.” Representatives from 15 to 20 countries took part. Poapst turns 12 on Sept. 1, before she begins her Grade 7 studies at Stettler Middle School. She ranks baseball as one of her favourite sports, second only to basketball. She also runs cross-country and plays volleyball and badminton. “I like the fielding,” she said of baseball. “I usually play first (base) on my younger team (mosquito) and left field on my older team (peewee).” The International Baseball Federation selects the coaches for the world fair, which isn’t restricted to kids who have previously played baseball. “It is the intention of the coaches that the participating children, including those who have never held a baseball, will experience the joy of baseball and become able to play baseball by the end of the clinics,” reads the WCBF website. “The participating children will also have the opportunity of getting to know each other, and foster international friendships.”
Local bantams come close to provincial gold JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor OLDS — The Camrose Cougars, armed with Stettler and Coronation talent, came within a whisker of winning the provincial bantam competitive Tier 2 baseball championship Sunday at Olds. In a battle of previously unbeaten teams, the host Olds Spitfires edged the Cougars 7-6 in the goldmedal game Sunday night. Camrose’s lineup included Kyle Poapst of Stettler, Coronation residents Jayden Buxton, Justin Golby and Zeke Leuck, and Altario’s Jared Ference, who has played out of the Coronation minor baseball system. The Cougars and Spitfires each went 2-0 in divisional round-robin play
and won their respective semifinal games Sunday afternoon. Camrose defeated Sherwood Park 11-4 in their semifinal, but couldn’t overcome mistakes in the final. “We had too many errors in the final game, as a team, to pull off the win and we were not hitting as well as we did in the first three games,” said Poapst, 14. “Their pitcher had a good game.” Each member of the Stettler-Coronation crew contributed to Camrose’s success through the provincials, which included an 11-1 win over the Calgary Cubs on Friday and an 8-7 victory over the South Jasper Place Jays of Edmonton in a back-and-forth contest Saturday night.
Poapst, who played outfield and pitched during the weekend, said he had “a lot of fun” this summer playing with likeable teammates. The harmony among the local players — and the talent pool in the region — has prompted preliminary talk of basing a bantam competitive team in Stettler or Coronation next season. The communities plan to explore that possibility — without eliminating the option for players to play at the bantam community level. Buxton, 14, pitched for Camrose in its first and last games at the provincials. Otherwise a shortstop, he carried a hot bat, including a dominant hitting performance in the come-frombehind win over South Jasper Place on Saturday.
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Kyle Poapst of Stettler pitches for the Camrose Cougars during their 8-7 win over South Jasper Place of Edmonton at the bantam competitive Tier 2 provincials. A week earlier, Buxton played with the Zone 4 team that went 2-2 at the
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Child nets NHL lessons at select national camp KILLAM — While the Stanley Cup made an appearance just down the road in Viking two weeks ago, Travis Child of Killam was out of province on a hockey mission of another sort. On the same day that Los Angeles Kings coach Darryl Sutter showed off the Stanley Cup in his Alberta hometown, Child was in Mississauga, Ont., tending goal in the Allstate All-Canadians mentorship camp, a showcase of 42 elite bantam players from across Canada. Child’s coach for the nationally televised final game was none other than Edmonton Oilers budding star Taylor Hall. Tyler Seguin, Josh Tavares, Jeff Skinner and Sam Gagner were among the NHL players offering tips to the top prospects as part of the NHL Players’ Association camp, with exNHLer Gary Roberts directing sessions applicable on and off the ice. “It was really good,” said Child, 15. “We learned about nutrition, how to work out, and what you should eat on a regular
basis to improve your performance. “We got to meet a few NHL guys and see what they’re like. It was a great opportunity to see where you stand (among bantam players) in the country. It was an honour to go there and be chosen as a top-42 in Canada.” Child is on track to play in the Western Hockey League within a couple of seasons. This past spring, with the 29th pick overall, the Swift Current Broncos selected him in the second round of the WHL bantam draft. After two years of bantam AAA in Camrose, he hopes to step up to major midget AAA this season with the Sherwood Park Kings. The six-foot-two, 170-pound goaltender is already applying the lessons he learned in Ontario. “Off the ice, eating right is supposed to help a lot,” Child said. “It helped Gary Roberts get his career back on track, so it should be pretty good to eat all the nutritious stuff. Well, sometimes you don’t like it all, but it’s good for you, so you should eat it. “And then, you’ve just got to cherish every moment on the ice and do what you can to improve every time you’re out there.” Breaking from their farm duties back home, Child and his family cherished the All-Canadians trip, which included a Hockey Hall of Fame visit and watching the Toronto Blue Jays live. It’s been a busy summer for Child, who attended a three-day goalie camp in Edmonton immediately after returning from Ontario. He hasn’t had as much time to help his father on the family dairy and beef farm, or to socialize with his friends. “I’ve been doing a lot of leg and core stuff,” Child said of his backyard training. “A little bit of arm stuff with a buddy down the road, keeping me motivated to try to beat him everyday.” Child plans to billet with relatives in Sherwood Park this coming season and attend Grade 10 in a high school with a greater enrolment than the population of Killam. He’s not eligible to play in the WHL full-time in the 2012-13 season, but he’ll soon become acquainted with Swift Current when he reports to the Broncos’ training camp Aug. 20. Child was sitting in his Grade 9 math class last May when a couple of classmates — tracking the draft online — noticed he had gone to the Broncos seven picks into the second round. “A couple of the guys were checking on their phone more constantly than me,” he said. “They told me about it.
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Six-foot-two goaltender Travis Child of Killam was among a select group of players chosen to attend the Allstate All-Canadians mentorship hockey camp.
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Travis Child, a 15-year-old goaltender from Killam, poses with Taylor Hall of the Edmonton Oilers during the elite prospects hockey camp in Mississauga, Ont. “I saw it on my phone in class. My Mom won’t like hearing that, but … I was keeping updated with it and seeing who was going and who was picking next. “When I finally see my name pop up, I couldn’t stop smiling. It was really just a relief to be finally picked and not having to wait a couple of more rounds to go.” Swift Current netted Child just one pick before the Red Deer Rebels also chose a goaltender, Taz Burman of Vancouver. Child believes the Broncos drafted him for more than his ability to stop pucks. “I think my ability to play the puck really got me noticed out on the ice,” he said. “Always going out there and playing the puck and doing the best I could to
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help my defencemen out.” Child tries to model his game after NHL goalies Pekka Rinne and Carey Price. “Pekka Rinne, because he’s more of a hybrid goalie — he won’t go down unless he has to,” Child said. “I model my game after Carey Price, too, because he plays the puck a lot like me and he’s really relaxed in the net, and he’s never too tense or anything like that.” U16 SHORT LIST: Child is among five goalies on the 34-man short list that Hockey Alberta announced last Friday as part of its selection process for the under-16 provincial team. From that group, 20 players will be selected to represent Alberta in the Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup, which runs from Nov. 1 to 4 in Calgary.
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JONES (nee Ellehill) Leona Joyce Feb. 16, 1929 - July 22, 2012 We are sad to announce her passing following a courageous battle against cancer. Leona was born in Trochu Alberta to Melissa and Harry Ellehill. Growing up on a farm west of Huxley with her brother Ivan, Leona enjoyed the farm life and learned all the operations of farming. She enjoyed going to a small country school on horseback which took her to work in the banks in Calgary, Three Hills and finally Stettler. Here she met her husband of 58 years W.D. Vernon Jones at a Sadie Hawkins dance, they eventually married and together they raised their sons; they will cherish her memory forever, Darrell (Rochelle) in Calgary with grandchildren Joshua (Leah), great granddaughters Scarlett and Vera in Duncan BC, Colby in London, England, Rheann (Kyle) in Calgary; Larry (Laurie) in Morgan Mill, Texas with step daughters Trish and Suzanne. Leona was a long standing member of the United Church Women (UCW) and the Royal Canadian Ladies Auxiliary Legion. She was the bookkeeper at the Red Head Gas Station and many years at Master Feeds until retiring. She enjoyed her retirement working in her garden, spending many winters with good friends making patchwork quilts. She had the opportunity to travel to many destinations around the world to visit her and Vernon’s families and be with her sons and their families through their many adventures.
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Bridal shower for Brooke Knapp (Skye Shaw) Aug. 12 at Nevis Hall, 1-4 p.m.
STETTLER UNITED CHURCH Vacation Bible School, Aug. 20 - 24, 9-12 pm For ages 5-12. Register at the church office. Monday - Friday, 9-12pm or call Sue 403-742-0469 WEDDING dance for VERN DEMPSEY & BARB JAMIESON Aug. 11, Botha Hall. Dance and toonie bar at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Your presence is our gift.
Following the funeral service family and friends gathered together in the C.E. Wing of the Stettler United Church for a time of further sharing and refreshments provided by the Stettler United Church Women.
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The interment will take place in the Trochu Cemetery, Trochu, Alberta at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Alberta Cancer - Red Deer Clinic or SHSF (Stettler Health Services Foundation) in care of the Stettler Funeral Home. Should friends desire condolences may be viewed or sent to the family via the funeral home website at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com STETTLER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403 742 3422.
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Get a 6 PACK What’s in it? BURNSTAD Shannon Kim “Sam” Shannon Kim Burnstad known by most as “Sam” passed away in Stettler, Alberta with her family by her side on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the age of 46 years. Shannon was born on March 6, 1966 in Drumheller, Alberta the eldest daughter of Harvey and Judy Christensen. The family moved to the Fenn community in 1973 where she attended Big Valley School. She then continued on to high school in Stettler where she graduated in 1984. Two years later Shannon attended Red Deer College and graduated with her Secretarial Science Diploma. During her school years, Shannon loved to participate in sports and excelled at most with her favorite being volleyball. She was involved in the local Wild and Wooly 4-H Sheep Club and later the 4-H sewing club. For years Shannon had a table at the Christmas Craft Fair in Big Valley where she would sell many items she made. She enjoyed doing handy work and also loved to visit with the people who stopped at her table. In 1991, Shannon married her childhood sweetheart Tim Burnstad. The pair were inseparable doing everything together from farming to hunting. One of Shannon’s favorite places to go was Carrot Creek. She loved the tranquility, the sounds, the view; she would talk about each visit for months, and could hardly wait to go back. Shannon was very passionate about keeping in touch with family, friends and neighbors and a good visit with her was always guaranteed. In March of 2011, Shannon was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Shannon’s fight was as inspiration to us all. She never lost her zest for life or her sense of humor. She could always make you laugh during every visit. Even though she has left us, she will remain forever in our hearts. She has left behind a legacy of courage, friendship and love. We’ll miss you Sam. Shannon is survived by her loving husband Tim Burnstad, parents Harvey and Judy Christensen, sisters and brother 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. She also leaves her nieces and nephews; Kaitlin, Marley, Joshua, William, Joel and Jara. She is also survived by many other relatives and so many very dear friends. A funeral service to celebrate Shannon’s life was held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with her dear friend Philip Jarmin leading the service. Family and friends then gathered in the Brennen Funeral Home reception area for a time of fellowship and reminiscing. 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.
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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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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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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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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.
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BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS requires full-time heavy duty mechanic apprentice. Experience in farm equipment an asset Competitive wage with benefits Reply: bluesod@explornet.com or fax 403-342-7488.
EXPERIENCED CAT & Hoe Operators required for oilfield construction with well maintained equipment. Competitive salary & safety tickets required. Fax resume 780-778-2444. EXPERIENCED WATER and Vacuum Haulers required. H2S, PST, First Aid. Above average day rate and cushy benefits plan. Fax 403-934-3487. Email: reception@ mjswaterhauling.ca. 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. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.
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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
EXP’D cooks wanted. Apply within, The Other Side Restaurant MCDONALD’S Restaurants in Ponoka and Gasoline Alley (East and West) are now hiring full time Food Service Supervisors. Starting wage is between $13.00 to $14. 00 per hour, depending upon previous experience and/or equivilent education. All restaurants are 24 hours so applicants must be wlling to work flexible shifts, weekend, evenings and late nights. We offer benefits and opportunities for further advancement. Apply in person, or on line atcbay22@telus.net or fax resume to 403-783-4251.
LOOKING TO HIRE one Heavy Duty Tech and one Journeyman Welder immediately for a busy truck shop in Sundre. Experience required. Contact Chris 403-638-2262.
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 Teachers/ environment. If you are Tutors looking for a rewarding career with a successful growing LOOKING for a tutor for all subjects, 2-3 nights/week organization, then forward for Grade 8 student. Call your resume to: Bill’s Farm Supplies, Attn: Tracey, 403-574-3909 after 6 p.m. Box 1325, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax 403-742-1282, email to: billfarm@telusplanet.net
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BLUERIDGE LUMBER INC. looking for a 3rd & 4th Shipper/ Class power engineer to Receiver/ operate thermal liquid Material Handler heating system. Excellent compensation and * Must be computer benefits. Submit resume proficient to: Box 87, Blue Ridge, * Multi task oriented and AB, T0E 0B0. Email: organized jeff.victor@westfraser.com. * General shipping/ CERTIFIED receiving duties ELECTRICIANS WANTED * Inventory control for growing northern experience an asset company. Competitive wages and benefits. Company paid benefit plan Safety tickets needed. and RRSP. Please send Fax 250-775-6227 or resumes to: resume@ email: nexusengineering.ca info@ torqueindustrial.com. Apply online: PARTS & SERVICES www.torqueindustrial.com. Representatives at Jacobson Ford Salmon CERTIFIED MILLArm, BC. We are looking WRIGHTS NEEDED for for exciting, customer growing northern friendly, dynamic company. Competitive individuals capable of wages and benefits. working in a fast paced Safety tickets necessary. work environment. Parts Fax resume to and service experience an 250-775-6227 or email: asset but not necessary. info@ Email resume to: torqueindustrial.com. iwantacareer@ Online: jacobsonford.com. www.torqueindustrial.com.
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.
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PERFORMANCE ENERGY SERVICES INC. is an aggressive new Cementing and Nitrogen Pumping Company with current operations out of Red Deer and Whitecourt area. We are currently looking for Supervisors that like to work and think independently, with new equipment and a great working environment. Please email all resumes to Dwayne Cooper at dcooper@ performanceenergy.ca “Being a respected company that people want to work with”
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Securitas Canada is looking for qualified Security Stafffor a Petro-Chemical plant outside of Red Deer. REQUIREMENTS are for this position: Security/Emergency Dispatcher: *EMR/EMT- ACP registered *Valid license ( class 4) *Provincial Security License *Bondable *Good interpersonal skills *Good communication skills *Computer knowledge, previous emergency experience, previous security experience, client interaction experience an asset WHY SECURITAS: *Extended Health and Dental plan *Above average wages *Fully Paid uniform *All training time paid *Dedicated quality group. *Room to learn and grow.
READY MIX DRIVERS Central Alberta Competition #BU12-0015 BURNCO Ready Mix in Central Alberta is currently recruiting for Ready Mix Drivers. These are seasonal, full time positions. The ideal candidate will have a Class 1 and/or 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement, as well as a clean driving abstract. You are energetic, highly motivated and possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience or knowledge of concrete and the construction industry. Please submit your resume and driver’s abstract to: BURNCO Rock Products Ltd Fax: (403) 440-3454 Attn: Human Resources E-mail: careers@burnco.com We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No Placement Agencies
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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
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Class 3 or 1 Full & Part Time Positions Available For driving manure spreader trucks in the local area. Willing to train the right candidate. Email resume to inepano@gmail.com or fax to 403-742-1309
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AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION Company is hiring dozer and excavator 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.
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Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc.
Trail Appliances is one of the leading independent appliance retailers in Western Canada, supplying brand name appliances from North American and Europe. Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation and benefit plan.
A strong and growing design/manufacturing company providing combustion-related products, including arrestors, flare stacks, thermal oxidizers and customdesigned equipment.
Trail Appliances is currently looking for a F/T APPLIANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN The successful candidate will be responsible for:
FULL TIME POSITIONS Drop off resumes to: 4617 - 59 St., Hwy. 12 Stettler
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Super 8 - Stettler is accepting applications for
HOUSEKEEPERS/FRONT DESK We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, responsible, mature and can work individually. We offer competitive wages, benefits and career advancement within our Company. Please respond to: email: gm@super8stettler.com fax: 403-742-1363 in person: 5720 - 44 Ave.
Verifying and accurately diagnosing mechanical / electrical problems. Preparing accurate estimates and explanations on all repairs. Performing assigned, required repairs to customer products. Wo r k i n g a s a t e a m member in a fast paced department. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for time management.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career as a Service Technician, please apply in person with your resume to Chris Sturdy at 2823 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer. No phone calls please. Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.
JOURNEYMEN WELDERS REQUIRED FOR RURAL LOCATION NE OF STETTLER, ALBERTA Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. offers fulltime employment in a stable position supporting the fabrication of technical products sold worldwide. We invite you to join our team of highly skilled tradesmen, who work in a goal-oriented, team atmosphere. Salary, profit-sharing incentive and benefits package.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME FOR REVIEW TO hr@tornadotech.com
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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.
Creating a multi-purpose three-season room A space that serves as an indoor-outdoor transitional area in a home can be a valuable living space. Screenedin porches are often attractive to buyers, but are typically not as popular as a room that can be used once the warm weather has passed. A bright, well-lit room helps people feel more cheerful and relaxed. To easily achieve more light and space, consider the addition of a threeseason-room. When paired with energyefficient new windows, this space can make a welcome addition to just about any home. A three-season room is often called a sunroom or extended season room. It is not to be mistaken for a fourseason-room, which is fully insulated and
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3.04 Acres just minutes from Stettler. Very well looked after 3 bdrm. mobile with addition and many recent upgrades. Horse shelter, shed and dbl. detached garage. Come and have a look! $299,000.
3 Bdrm/2 Bath Bi-Level Home with 1700 sq. ft. of living space, deluxe kitchen, granite counters and vaulted ceilings. Attached dbl. garage, corner lot and fenced for privacy. $347,000.
Great Family Home with 5 bdrms/3 baths. Huge kitchen with oak cabinets and lots of counter space. New flooring and paint in family room. Dbl. detached garage. $239,900.
Beautiful, Private Acreage just 10 minutes from Stettler. Lovely 4 bdrm home, oversized garage, quonset, awesome landscaping and much more. A Must See @ $525,000.
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windows. Many homeowners find weatherproofing the room is a good idea. Use construction-grade materials you can commonly find at home improvement centers. Wrapping the room in a material that guards against heat, humidity and moisture will ensure a more comfortable environment once construction is complete. Building a threeseason room can add substantial value to your home and create another family-friendly space.
them safe. Apply for the necessary permits and have the work inspected to be sure it is legal. Where you locate your sunroom may depend on the direction of the sun or the space you have on the property. Consider your landscape and property lines before doing any building. You may have to reframe certain parts of the room if you are converting a porch to a sunroom. Be sure to use materials that will accommodate the addition of heavier, thicker glass or
a premade kit. However, those homeowners who prefer to leave the work to someone more experienced can hire a contractor. Before getting started, it is best to contact the local building and permits office to determine which building codes for the new room must be met. While screenedin porches may be adequate with a certain level of foundation and structure, rooms that will be using glass panels or standard windows may need some modifications to make
the yard, which is a good way to reduce tracking dirt and debris. * They reduce the discomfort of sitting outdoors among pesky insects. * A three-season room lets in more sunlight through windows or skylights, possibly reducing home energy costs as a result. * The three-season room enables those suffering from seasonal mood disorders to extend their time spent in the sun. * A three-season rooms is often the ideal place to entertain company because it tends to be bright and cheerful. Handy homeowners may be able to convert an existing porch into a three-season room or build one from scratch or assemble the room from
generally has heating and air conditioning just like the rest of the house. A three-season room does not have these amenities, but it may be used yearround with the help of a portable heater. There are many advantages to threeseason rooms. * A room with regular windows can make the space more comfortable. This allows for the use of screens in warmer months — letting in air and sounds of nature. When the temperature drops, the windows can be closed to help insulate against the cold. * Three-season rooms can add much-needed extra floor space to the home. * These rooms can also serve as a transition between the house and
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Mature well fenced yard. Lots of shrubs, small garden spot. Big deck with gas Bar-B-Q. Good home, big garage. Only $209,900. Don’t wait!
Good Home-Great Location. Oak kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hot tub, fireplace, large deck. Only $249,900.
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2 Storey Executive Home - Features 3 bdrms, 3 baths, spacious living room & kitchen. Cozy family room with gas fireplace. Large deck overlooking private & spacious back yard. Quick Possession. #CA324270. $359,900.
10.06 acres featuring a 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, with some recent upgrades, 2 shops, newer barn with power & box stalls, pasture area for some cattle or horses. Mature shelterbelt providing a good wind break. #CA0000654. $285,000. * 4 Lots - Suitable for Multi-plex, or duplex development. #CA321046. $160,000.
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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.
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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.
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.
* Grass Pasture - Mile north of Big Valley. 105.37 acres with lease revenue, good water supply. #CA324983. $149,900.
Owner says “Sell.” This double wide mobile home features 3 bdrms, 2 bath, large ensuite. Quick Possession! #CA319745. $34,900.
Wow! This 6 bdrm, 2 bath home is an excellent opportunity for the first time buyers or a growing family! Spacious family room, large kitchen, private back yard, 1120 sq. ft. Come take a look today! #CA323673. $224,900.
Nature Lover’s Paradise - This 121.96 acres is private, serene and a nature friendly conservation property which overlooks a small lake! Buffalo Lake only 5 minutes away! Bright 5 bdrm, 3 bath home. Garden, raspberry & fruit trees. This “piece of heaven” awaits you! #CA327373.
Quarter Section Starting or Retiring Modest home perfect for a couple. Garage & RV storage. $159,500.
Handy Man special. West end bungalow. Room for big garage and still have yard left over. $194,900.
SENIORS! No stairs, no yard work, beautiful home. Attached garage, only 5 years old. $219,500. Call now!
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Immaculate Home! This family home features 5 bdrms, 3 bath, 11’ x 28’ patio deck overlooking the fenced yard with RV parking. Huge basement family room with sound surround equipment incl. Immediate Possession! Don’t wait. #CA325271. $359,900.
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Don’t Wait - Grass quarter with modern 4 bdrm home, 3 baths, 30x48 heated shop, 7 stall horse barn. Park like yard. Lots of water. Pride of ownership only 10 miles from Stettler. Excellent for horse owners. #CA314813.
1/2 mile from town. Power & water available on the property. Has great acreage subdivision potential. Build your dream home with having the luxury of being close to town! #CA323681
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Gorgeous home, waiting for you. $379,000. Call Jill.
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2 acreages ready for your new home. $119,000 each. Call Brian
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4.05 acres in Stettler with a home/garage. Mature trees. $296,900. Call Ross/Doug.
Nice starter home in a small friendly community. $64,000. Call Atie.
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Low maintenance home with large rear garage. $199,500. Call Garry.
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159 acres, with newer home, shop, and a beautiful view! $1,350,000. Call Garry.
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Brian Lynn Associate Broker
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Call Sales Associate today for FREE or enquiries. Calla aCentral Central "Team" "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE adviceadvice or enquiries.
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Beautiful landscaped yard with one of a kind home on acreage close to town. $529,000. Call Ross.
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Affordable home in Stettler. $75,000. Call Edna.
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Upgraded mobile on rented lot. $39,999. Call Edna.
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2 bdrm dble wide on corner lot with huge dble detached garage. Priced to sell at $72,500.
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3 bdrm, 4 level split plenty of room for the family. $269,000. Call Jill.
Nicley maintained modern interior, 3 bdrm 3 bath bi-level. $285,000. Call Ross.
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2 bdrm bungalow with garage on large lot. Perfect starter. $142,000. Call Wade/Norma.
2.87 ACRES WITH 1390 SQ. FT. HOME. Built 2006. 1 mile southeast. $469,000. Call Jill.
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Very nice home @ Pelican Point. Landscaped yard with plenty of privacy. $382,500. Call Wade.
Year round home at White Sands. Private nicely treed. Close to water. Affordable home at the lake! $279,900. Call Wade/Ross.
Newer home on 1.38 acres with large new shop to store the RV. $525,000. Call Edna.
9.12 acres with a home 15 min all pavement south of Stettler. $495,000. Call Wade.
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This is a starter home with all the work done, just move in. $124,900. Call Jill.
1464 SQ. FT. walk out at the lake. Can be purchased as a turn key. Call Brian for more details.
1700 sq. ft. home 2 blks from school 4 bdrms, well cared for and updated. $272,900. Call Doug.
4 bdrm immaculate home. Updated and upgraded. Fenced with RV pad. $359,000. Call Doug.
1500 sq. ft. home on 10 acres, Close to town. $299,900. Call Ross.
Neat, tidy cabin at the lake @ Rochon Sands. $239,000. Call Brian.
To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca
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BE YOUR OWN BOSS and make money by the loads! Open a MAYTAG equipped LAUNDRY store. We’ll help you get started. Commercial Laundry Distributors 1-800-663-2646.
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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
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59Th Street Liquor Store has a part time position available for a mature, reliable person that has excellent customer relation skills. Please bring resume with references to 4411 59th Street Stettler Ab ( The Store)
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The Stettler Golf & Country Club has openings in the clubhouse for has an opening in the foodclub andhouse beverage for apersonnel. cook. Previous experienceisisan an Previous hospitality hospitality experience asset apply asset but but not not required. required. Please Please apply in person person to to the the club club house in house for for more more details wages are negotiable. details - wages are negotiable.
Cashiers Full time & part time positions Apply in person with application.
Employment Opportunity CRUDE SERVICES INC.
Main Street, Stettler
FIGURE SKATING COACH needed in Brooks. Minimum Primary Starskate Certified. Coaching all levels from PreCanskate to Starskate Private. Valid membership with Skate Canada. Email: skatinginbrooks@ gmail.com.
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Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of PetroďŹ eld Industries is accepting resumes for:
to transport dangerous goods.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Family owned Sun N Fun Pool & Spa requires 1 perm. P/T Mon to Fri w/occasional Sats. MUST BE Reliable, efficient, self starter with willingness to learn. Provide superior customer service, handling cash, phone, maintaining store, products and displays. Simply Accounting experience an asset, full training is provided. $12-$14 starting. Submit resume & cover letter in person, by fax or email to #9, 7711-50 Ave Red Deer, 403-340-0008 or: sunnfun2@telus.net
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Please fax resumes to 403-742-4181, email to job jobs@crudeservices.ca or call the office at 403-742-4189.
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• Industrial Painters • Sandblasters • Welders (Journeyman
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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.
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NOW HIRING: Retail Department Managers. Cabela’s Edmonton retail is seeking experienced Retail Department Managers for both Hardlines and Softlines. To apply, please visit www.cabelas.ca/careers. PORTERS/CLEANERS WANTED. Marquise has multiple cleaning positions in St. Albert! $13./hour. Full benefits! Must complete criminal record check. Send resume to: melesse@marquise.ca. Fax 1-403-263-5773 or call Melesse 1-780-903-4069. SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php. 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
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Field Service Stettler The Service Technician duties include the maintenance and overhaul of all types of Natural Gas Engine and compression equipment and other oil¿eld related maintenance and overhauls. Candidates must be Àexible to work in the ¿eld to support our customers in Central AB and working regular extended hours could be required. Must have a valid Insurable Driver’s license and Journeyman certi¿cate. Experience in Cat, Waukesha, White, Ariel, Reciprocating and screw compression equipment would be considered an asset. A minimum of three years experience in the natural gas industry is required for this position. Duties must be performed consistent with company Mission, Vision and Values Please email resume to dave.mclean@ngc-ltd.com Fax: 403-742-5803 Find out more about us at: www-ngc-ltd.com Please note that only those being requested for interviews will be contacted
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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. 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/LOSTRESS 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.
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HUGE ANTIQUE AUCTION. August 11, Saturday, 10 a.m. Including John Deere H Tractor and many more antiques! Preview Friday. Scribner Auction, Wainwright, Alberta. 780-842-5666. Details: www.scribnernet.com.
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Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
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IHC 1460 AXIAL FLOW COMBINE, 900 MACHINE HRS. $35,000. 48’ Morris rod weeder, $1800, 36’ Morris deep tillage, $$1500, 14’ airway aierator $7000, Beale B7 brush rake, $3500; 8x60’ heavy skid $5000; SR5000 tag along car dolly $800; Mike 403-342-4923
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is seeking a motivated, willing worker for the position of Tire Technician. 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.
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Program Co-ordinator The candidate should: • Have a strong commitment to children’s and young adult services. • Be able to work independently, show initiative and tact with the public and with staff. • Be enthusiastic, outgoing, and creative. • Have a demonstrated ability to create programs and activities. A Vulnerable Sector Check and a Child Intervention Record Check are required. A background in community programming and/or Early Childhood Education is an asset. Deadline August 16, 2012. Visit the Library’s website at spl.prl.ab.ca or contact us at 403-742-2292 for further details.
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PATTEN-POLLITT Performance Horse & Production Sale. Sunday, August 19, 1 p.m. Preview 10 a.m. Sale held - Pollitt Ranch Eckville. More information call Rory 780-388-2139; Shane 403-746-5756. View catalogue online: wwww.northernhorse.com.
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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.
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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
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Houses/ Duplexes
3020
BEAUTIFUL 7 BEDROOM HOME FOR RENT IN STETTLER on corner lot, available immediately. Gas stove, fireplace, 2 full bathrooms, upgraded washer & dryer. $1,900/mo. negotiable. 780-972-4010. 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
Condos/ Townhouses
3030
3 BDRM. townhouse in Stettler $1000/mo. + utils. + DD 403-740-6457
3060
Suites
VILLAGE OF ELNORA, clean 3 bdrm apt., $695/mo., incl. all utils.,immed 403-348-6594
3110
Offices
Storage Space
STETTLER MINI STORAGE
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT, JUST OFF MAIN ST. STETTLER Phone 403-742-1319
L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen at
Stores/ Commercial
403-742-1568 2 BDRM. apt. Stettler. N/S, no dogs, quiet person. Water, heat & laundry incl. $725 + SD. Avail. now! 403-742-8912 NEW One & Two bedroom condos in Stettler. Air conditioning. Free util. except. power, 3 appl. incl. Barb 403-742-0759 or 403-741-9325 NEW One & Two bedroom condos in Stettler. Air conditioning. Free util. except. power, 3 appl. incl. Barb 403-742-0759 or 403-741-9325
Storage Space
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.
3120
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
3160
MINI STORAGE
10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services
Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
Houses For Sale
3160
Houses/ Duplexes
3260
SEEKING 2 TO 3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. Sold acreage, moving to town. Need for Sept. 1. Please call Cathie 403-741-6990 or Paul 1-403-803-5799
Whatever You’re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
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
CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311
CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE
3130
Wanted to Rent Industrial #3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
3060
Suites
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4107 - 48T H AV E N U E S T E T T L E R, A B
I N D U S T R I A L
FOR SUBLEASE
4020
HAND CRAFTED log homes, log accents and milled log replacement components. M&H Wood Specialties Ltd. 780-459-5700; www.mhwood.com.
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 Sun. Aug. 5th, 1-5, 4610-42 St. Cres
Condos/ Townhouses
4040
ENJOY THE CONDO LIFESTYLE AT VICTORIA HOUSE IN LACOMBE 2 bedroom ground floor unit. $179,900 Call Rob Levie 40-505-4358 Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty
SIERRAS OF TAYLOR Exceptional senior residents, for people 40+, that have no children going to school. For sale by owner. 1 bdrm. On main floor. $235,000. Call 403-346-1063
Total Area: 4,000 square feet on 0.28 acres Freestanding building with fenced and compacted yard Compressed air distribution in shop
Manufactured Homes
4090
Available Immediately Net Sublease Rate: $11.50 per sq. ft. per annum
TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.
JON MOOK + 1 403 616 5239 jon.mook@collierscalgary.com
CASEY STUART +1 403 828 8669 casey.stuart@collierscalgary.com
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
RYAN MURPHY +1 403 969 1049 ryan.murphy@collierscalgary.com
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 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 Y dC 1430
Accounting
1010
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, tree ee et et, t, 4907 - 50 Street, AB Stettler AB info@leschert.net
Chapman and Co. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS LLP
4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 or 403-742-3439 P.O. Box 1328 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca www.gchap.ca
Thorogood Pinches
&
Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
G K D P
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
www.gkdpca.com
Automotive
1029
www.northstarpaintandbody.com
Drafting & Design
1120
Residential Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg
e ahlb a St r vice
Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners
Phone 403-742-1681
JT AUTO BODY LTD. “Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
ik Se Mon afting Dr
Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
RAILSIDE DESIGN
1193
Stettler Furnace Cleaning Qualified and Reputable
403-742-3418 Glass Shops
1196
C.R. GLASS
Randy Long • Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
(Beside A & W)
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686
1054 Eavestroughing
1130
5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
HEARTLAND GLASS
• 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
TEL: 403-742-6277 Res: 403-742-2409
Cleaning
1070
K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning
Call Barry Harvey
403-742-8838
1150
• Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning 403-742-6970 403-740-9782 HOUSE cleaning can be a very time consuming job! So let me do the dirty work for you. Any job big or small, I do them all. My goal is to give you a detailed, customized clean to meet your cleaning needs. I pride myself on the work I do for you, as well as providing a trustworthy, dependable and affordable service. Daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one time, move-in/move-out cleans available. Kitchens, bathrooms, living & bedroom areas, all cleaned in every nook & cranny. *All Natural Cleaning Products Used* No chemicals! Contact me today for a free estimate! You will be glad you did! *Stettler And Surrounding Areas!* Contact Melinda @ 403-430-0373
Contractors
1100
403-742-4533
*27 years experience*
Electrical
ELECTRIC 2006 INC. “IF IT'S ELECTRICAL WE DO IT�
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance Bus.: 403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
Contractors
1100
Services: Duradek vinyl decking, int/ext. painting. Now servicing Stettler and Central AB. 403-831-5942
Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
-Gitzel Krejci Building
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
Lori R. Reule Chiropractor
Stettler Professional Building
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank
4819 51 Street
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
403-742-3411
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
4910 - 51 Street, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Gary G. Grant
Phone: 403-742-4437
Robert de Vries
Phone: 403-742-3399
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
OPTOMETRISTS Ponoka, Alta. 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 Coronation Office 403-578-3221 Hanna Office 403-854-3003 www.4YourEyesOnly.ca
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Lorraine Schewe Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
Contractors
1100
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.
Connor Agencies
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529
403-742-2392
1290
• Roofing • Siding • Soffit/Fascia • Windows/Doors • Decks
• Finishing • Drywall • Interior Paint • Ceramic Tile • Framing
Quality Workmanship for over 30 years
Box 2137 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Rod Smith 403-742-3148
Registered Massage Therapists
For Appointments Call
403-742-2006 Misc. Services
1290
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
Farla Technical Services
Leaking Basement? Weeping tile and membrane installation For more information call Frank at:
Home: 780-877-0186
Cell: 403-741-8750
For All Your Painting Needs • Quality Work • Quality Paint • Drywall Repair Interior - Exterior Free Estimates
3R
CRIMINAL RECORD? You can still get a pardon. Find out how. Call 1-866-242-2411 or visit www.nationalpardon.org. Work and travel freely. Guarantee by the National Pardon Centre. 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/ 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com. 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 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. DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500.
Misc. Services
1290
MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.
THE MOBILE TILE SHOP • Natural Stone - Porcelain • Ceramic and Granite Tile • Custom Showers • Kitchen • Bathroom • Countertops Located in Stettler Alberta Call Liviu ~ 403-740-9317
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.
TILE SALES
TILE INSTALL ATIO
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Misc. Services
1290
Tell them Danny s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS s +ONTINUOUS 3HOK #HLORINATOR Hooper sent you
F. T. S.
R n S Painting
403-741-5970
Management
RURAL WATER TREATMENT )RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS
LER STETT AND G UNDIN SURRO A ARE
1310
Personal Services
1315
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+). 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
1330
• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Stettler
ROD’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS LTD. Interior/Exterior Construction & Renovations
1300
& Dawn McCallum
ourlaw2@telus.net
PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
Moving & Storage
Naturally Yours Painters/ & Massage Centre Decorators Featuring Brenda Folland
Fax 403-742-2522
www.johnsonconnor.com
Misc. Services
1280
403-742-3007
LL. B.
Dr. E. LYNES
1230
CONCRETE
Taylor’s Painting & Weatherproofing
of McCuaig Desrochers
Chiropractor
Massage Therapy
BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315
BRYON D. BALTIMORE
Dr. KERRY WONG
Dr. Patricia Ross Insurance Dr. P.G. Wilson Dr. D.A. Heimdahl Johnson
LANCE’S
Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. 302-9126
1260
Stettler Eye Care Grant & de Vries Barristers and PERFORMANCE Dr. R. TROY NELSON Solicitors
“Keeping people in Motion...�
No. 5 Kunstman Komplex
Legal Services
1210
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
BOB HOLOWENKO
1210
4607 - 59 St., Stettler
FINISHING TOUCH Health Care EXTERIORS LTD.
Box 685, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
LTD.
“Your Service Specialists�
403-742-2520
5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
Health Care
Optometrist
GALEN WIEBE
galen@railsidedesign.com
Cabinet Makers
Furnace Cleaning
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
0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM SO005352 4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! #
")' )2/. #HECK OUR WEBSITE FOR LOCAL REPS AND PHONE NUMBERS
Visit us online at www.BigIronDrilling.com !LSO VIEW OUR 29 PATENTED AND PATENT PENDING INVENTIONS
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
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
Manufactured Homes
4090
JANDEL HOMES. 60 different stock homes available for immediate delivery. 17 models to choose from. Loaded with options, priced from $116,000 - $144,900; www.jandelhomes.com. 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. LAST CHANCE to save at Craig’s! 1520 SF Moduline homes starting at $99,900. Two great floorplans. Sale ends September 1, 2012! Call us 1-877-380-2266 or check us out at www.craigshomesales.com. $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
Cottages/Resort Property
4130
Public Notices
5050
Trucks
2005 DODGE diesel, 5.9 Cummins, 72,000 km, pwr doors, windows and driver’s seat, brake control, Public Notice spray in box liner and slid#6000 er box cover, fifth wheel hitch, newer rubber. Can Public Notices ..................6010 be viewed at Royal Lepage Special Features ..............6050 Central. $29,000 o.b.o. Ph. Ross 403-740-5930.
Motorcycles
5080
2011 BLACK Suzuki DualSport 200cc Motorcycle. Street and Trails. Only 10 KM!!!! Bought in March 2012 for $5100 Sacrifice $4200. South Edmonton 780-433-2128
AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS
CALL 5180 1-877-223-3311 AUTO-TRUCK CLASSIFIEDS WRECKING all makes all models, lots of 4x4’s, Dodge, Ford, GMC, HOT-LINE imports, trucks up to 3 WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!
FORMULA 1 Premium Package Grab it While it’s HOT
REDUCED!
LAKE FRONT PROPERTY -†2300 sqft home on 10 acres $449,000. 10 min from Ponoka. Fishing, swimming & boating at your back door. See welist.com #47984.† MLS C3526876. Call 403-519-6773† Email: brettie@platinum.ca
Buildings For Sale
PUBLIC NOTICE
“THE WHEEL DEAL”
Dated at Alix, Alberta this 1st day of August 2012. Development Officer, Village of Alix Appeals may be submitted to the Village Office, 4849 - 50 Street, Alix T0C 0B0 by August 15, 2012
Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved. 1.
2.
3.
2658-2012 Lot Pt 10, Block 13, Plan RN54A Municipal Address: 4822 - 50 Street Applicant: One Better Hair Design Proposed Development: Change In Use
No: Legal Description:
2659-2012 Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 9824275 Municipal Address: 4106 - 66 Street Applicant: Malcolm Fischer Proposed Development: Detached Garage
No: Legal Description:
2660-2012 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0626844 Municipal Address: 5205 - 59 Street Close Applicant: Elite Storage Proposed Development: Cold Storage Facility
6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
1 week on wegotads.ca
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE
only
$84.21
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6’s Land Use Bylaw No. 1443-10: 1.
classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com wegotads.ca
Industrial Property
4120
2.
industrial facility currently operated as an abattoir, offered for sale as land & buildings only. This facility has a very high potential to continue operating as a meat processing plant or has other opportunities; as it is a solid building with refrigeration & freezer capacity, located in the industrial part of the thriving town of Pincher Creek, Alberta. Priced at $450,000.
Contact: Peter Maloff 403-627-8200 or Cory Tourond 403-563-8551 RE/MAX Southwestern, Crowsnest Pass Alberta
3.
4.
www.crowsnestpassrealestate.com Cottages/Resort Property
4130
COUNTRY LANE RV PARK S006630
Now from $25,000!!
6.
Toll Free: 1.888.913.2114 7.
4040 8.
CONDOS FOR SALE
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development:
DP 12065 SE 8-38-19 W4 38130 Rge Rd 194 Neil Kinderwater Darren & Wanda Niehaus
No: Legal Description:
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
(only $2,000 Deposit) Viewings must be pre-booked 2 days in advance by phoning
www.countrylanervcalgary.com
DP 12064 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0740738 40044 Rge Rd 20-4 Brent & Brenda Meyer
Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development: 5.
Beautiful privately owned RV Park Heated Pool, Spa, Clubhouse SERVICED CLEAR TITLE LOTS
No: Legal Description: Rural Address; Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours
BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)
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 403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT
Detached Dwelling w/attached garage
Addition to Detached Dwelling (2000 ft2) DP 12066 SW 4-37-18 W4 37031 Hwy 850 Ralph & Karen Klassen Detached Dwelling w/attached garage DP 12068 Lots 37 & 38, Blk 1, Plan 8222364 (Scenic Sands) 314, 21150 Twp Rd 402 John Duddy & Margaret McCaughey Detached Dwelling (768 ft2) DP 12073 Lot 2, Blk 2, Plan 0620721 (Buffalo Lake Meadows) 105, 40345 Rge Rd 211 Scott Morrison & Jeanette Dame Recreational Vehicle (2007)
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development:
DP 12074 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0223438 802, 21150 Twp Rd 402 Tremmel Construction Robert Grandfield
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
DP 12076 Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 726248 37568 Rge Rd 20-4 Shawn & Amanda Wadstein
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development:
DP 12077 SE 36-39-18 W4 39524 Rge Rd 18-0 Troy & Dianna Walgenbach Troy & Rhonda Walgenbach
Addition to Raised Covered Deck (425 ft2)
1547 ft2 Addition to Detached Dwelling
LARGE HEADING grabs your attention
403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS 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 of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
FOR SALE: 5000 sq. ft
Condos/ Townhouses
No: Legal Description:
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AL-ANON
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Leann Graham Planning & Development Services
Includes GST - additional lines extra charge (REGULAR PRICE $141.14)
403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
PUBLIC NOTICE
BASHAW, CASTOR, CENTRAL AB LIFE PONOKA, RIMBEY,STETTLER, WEEKENDER, SYLVAN, ECKVILLE
Transportation #5000-5300
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091
1 Insertion In These Community Papers:
1 WEEK IN THE RED DEER ADVOCATE &
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
Town of Stettler
You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. August 22, 2012. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305.
5 LINE PHOTO AD (1 Line in BOLD print)
Community Support Services
403-742-0990
4150
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CONIBEAR James Harry (Jim)
James Harry (Jim) Conibear passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at the age of 70. Jim was the third child and youngest son of Harry and Alice Conibear (nee Lee), with siblings Elizabeth (Beth), Robert (Bob) and Melody. He was born on June 5, 1942, at the farm of their neighbours, Percy and Astrid Rider, in the Donalda area. He was one of the last two children to start school at Buena Vista. He was then bused to Meeting Creek for grades two to seven, and then attended Donalda School until Grade 10. Jim went to Edmonton to visit his sister Beth in 1958 and never returned to school. He started working for a company called Siemoss, Edison, Swan, installing telephone cables for the City of Edmonton. Jim worked on a gravel crusher in various places on Highway 43 from Whitecourt to the B.C. border for one and a half years, and then returned to Edmonton and worked in the sheet metal industry for a few months. In 1960, he started working for a printing firm in Edmonton and became a printing pressman. From then until 1977, he worked in several printing plants, first in Edmonton and then in Calgary, in many capacities, from pressman to pressroom foreman and production manager. Jim married his first wife JoAnn in Edmonton and had a son and a daughter. Divorcing in the early 1970s, Jim moved to Calgary, where he later met Marlene Barros (nee Lesmeister) and married in 1973, bringing to this union a stepson and a stepdaughter. Jim and Marlene continued to live and work in Calgary until 1977, when they bought the farm from Jim’s parents. Jim’s dream was always to return to the farm, as he thought it was a great place to raise a family. After they moved to the farm, Jim continued to work in the printing industry, as well as farming, until his retirement from the Stettler Independent in the spring of 2006. Jim and Marlene’s blended family became a close-knit family and many people didn’t know that the children were not full-blood siblings. Their family has grown to include 11 grandchildren and one precious great-granddaughter. Over the past 35 to 40 years, Jim has played in many bands in the area, including Little Bit O’Country, The Treblemakers, Twilight Echos, Gopher Broke, and most recently with the Jazz Guys and the Donalda Coulee Cats. With these bands, he played rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar and some banjo and steel guitar. He tried to play the fiddle, much to the despair of his young children who were trying to sleep as he practised. Jim played classical guitar at the Stettler Music Festival, various weddings and other functions. Over the years, he taught music lessons in his studio in Calgary and later at Pfeiffer’s House of Music in Stettler and also out of his home in Donalda and this past year at the Donalda School. Besides being musical, he was also a good carpenter, having built the family home, and Marlene said he could always fix anything. Travels took Jim and Marlene to Hawaii, Mazatlan, Mexico, Cuba, England, Wales, Ireland, Nova Scotia, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Alaskan Cruise and Mayan Riviera, Mexico. Jim loved every place he visited, but was always glad to get home to the farm. Jim is survived by his loving wife Marlene, son Terry (Joan) Conibear, daughter Karen (Dan Mulej) Conibear, son Brad (Cheryl) Barros, daughter Lori (Earle) Brooks; grandchildren Amy, Justin, Kristina, Brett, Laura, Katelyn, Latasha, Austin, Madison, Donavan and Jordyn; great-granddaughter Elizabeth; sister Beth Conibear, brother Bob (Diane) Conibear, sister Melody (Doug) Provost; mother-in-law Kay (Jerry) Hager; sisters-in-law Linda (Bob) Crockford, Jan Wiebe, Laurie Lesmeister, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts and uncles. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Alice Conibear, sister Marilyn Conibear, grandson Justis Barros, father-in-law Joe Lesmeister and brother-in-law Clint Lesmeister. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the Donalda Community Hall on Thursday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m., with Albern Bergstrom officiating. A very heartfelt tribute will be delivered by cousin Don Lee. There will also be a presentation of Jim’s life, featuring his music prepared by his granddaughter Amy. Musician Scott Pfeiffer will accompany the hymns. Honorary pallbearers are all of Jim’s friends and fellow musicians. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bashaw Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to a luncheon provided by the Donalda Cemetery Club, following the Celebration of Life. The internment will follow at the Donalda Cemetery. If desired, donations can be made to Donalda and District Museum Society, Central Alberta Heritage Society, Donalda Coulee Friendship Club or the Donalda Cemetery Club. In school or at home, the newspaper is a textbook for life.
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ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA CHEVROLET DEALERS. AlbertaChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ^/¥*/††/*Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Silverado Cheyenne EXT 4WD (R7D)/2012 Silverado Thunder Crew 4WD(R7F) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Auto Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. $7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2012 Silverado Cheyenne EXT 4WD/2012 Silverado Thunder Crew 4WD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. *¥ 0.99% purchase financing for 84 months on 2012 Silverado EXT 4WD on approved credit by Ally Credit. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0.99% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $123.27 Cost of borrowing is $354.62, total obligation is $10,354.62. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $29,995 with $3,999 down on 2012 Silverado EXT 4WD equipped as described. ‡ 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 72 months on 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Cheyenne EXT 4WD/2012 Chevrolet Silverado Thunder Crew 4WD. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.89 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,495) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. † Thunder package includes PDZ credit valued at $1,200 and PDJ credit valued at $350. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. ~ OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. ‡‡2012 Chevrolet Silverado, equipped with available Vortec™ 5.3L V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission and competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumptions Guide and WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segment. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. *‡ Based on information on the manufacturer’s website ad at time of posting for the 2012 Silverado, F-150 and Ram. ^ Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Based on latest competitive data available.
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Canada eyes ‘a high level of productivity’ As your member of Parliament, I have recently received in my office two documents that I find important as a policymaker. The first was a June 28 letter from the Alberta Chamber of Commerce stating the group’s support to expand Canada’s access to crude-oil markets. The second document was the Fraser Institute’s July 17 report entitled, “Ensuring Canadian Access to Oil Markets in the AsiaPacific Region.” When I am in Ottawa, my colleagues and I in the Conservative caucus spend considerable time developing the policies our nation needs to develop the talents and capabilities of firms and workers in many sectors of Canada’s economy. That work includes the management of many of our nation’s resources. As the government, we have the duty and responsibility to ensure that Canadians prosper at the same time that we manage responsible development of our resources. In our area of Crowfoot, our most-senior generation talks about the federal government helping rural areas of Alberta and the two other Prairie provinces to manage the years of the “wheat boom.” Before that, the world wanted Canadian lumber and our federal government was in the business of helping Canadians “ship” our wood to Europe. Previous to that — and even Confederation — we were collaborating to earn
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our way from the fur trade. Today, our Conservative government continues the role of helping to build a prosperous Canada. The Fraser Institute, a major Canadian “thinktan,” forecasts significant gains from investments that will boost returns for Canadian pension plans — and, in turn, that prosperity will extend to Canadian seniors. The provincial chamber’s June 28 letter to me was delivering the same message as the Fraser Institute: “Alberta is a landlocked province which is almost totally reliant on the United States to purchase our crude oil. The Alberta Chamber of Commerce believes diversifying our energy markets is vital to sustained economic development for our country and our province.” The most satisfying part of all of this is that Budget 2012 is doing a great deal of work to “tool up” Canada to realize this economic opportunity. As well, once again in Canada’s history, a part of our nation is going to experience such a high level of productivity — and profitability — that our entire nation will share in the benefits.
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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ‡Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from June 14, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2012/2013 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, Medium Trucks, Mustang Boss 302, and 2013 Shelby GT500). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any CAW-negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ‡‡No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, eligible vehicle criteria, and to enter as a Ford owner, visit www.ford.ca/shareourpridecontest (follow the entry path applicable to you, complete all mandatory fields and click on ‘submit’). Subject to the following terms and conditions, contest is open only to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority, possess a valid graduated level provincially issued driver’s license, and are owners of Ford branded vehicles (excluding fleet customers and all Lincoln and Mercury models). Eligible vehicle criteria includes requirement that it be properly registered in Canada in the contest entrant’s name (matching vehicle ownership), and properly registered/plated and insured. Notwithstanding the foregoing, non-Ford owners can enter by mailing an original 100 word essay on “what they like about Ford”, with their full name, full mailing address, email, daytime phone number (with area code) to: Vanessa Richard, Pareto Corp., 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M3C 4G4. Contest closes at 11:59pm (PST) on the last day of the 2012 Ford Employee Pricing campaign which will be no earlier than August 31, 2012. Limit of 1 entry per person. Up to 8 prizes available to be won in Canada in 3 possible prize categories, each worth up to CAD$50,000. Chances of winning are dependent on the total number of entries received up to each 10,000 interval of unit sales under the Employee Pricing campaign (“Draw Trigger”). Odds of winning decrease as the contest progresses, more entries are made into the contest, and opportunities for Draw Triggers lessen. Skill testing question required. ▲Offer only valid from August 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (the “Program Period”) to Canadian resident customers who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Ford Ranger, Explorer Sport Trac, or F-150 to F-550 (each a “Qualifying Loyalty Model”), or any competitive pickup truck with a pickup bed (each a “Qualifying Conquest Model”) and purchase, lease, or factory order (during the Program Period) a new 2012/2013 Ford F-150 to F-550 (excluding Raptor) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Qualifying customers will receive CAD$1,000 (the “Incentive”) towards the purchase or lease of the Eligible Vehicle, which must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer during the Program Period. Limit one (1) Incentive per Eligible Vehicle sale, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales, per Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Model. Each customer will be required to provide proof of ownership/registration of the applicable Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Model and the ownership/registration address must match the address on the new Buyer’s Agreement or Lease Agreement for the Eligible Vehicle sale. The offer is transferable only to persons living within the same household as the eligible customer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory-order or delivery (but not both). This offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, or any other Targeted Loyalty Programs. Taxes payable before Incentive is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. This offer is subject to vehicle availability and may be cancelled at any time without notice. See dealer for details. *Purchase a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats/2012 F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4 for $28,783/$39,714/$46,413 after Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $11,316/$9,485/$14,186 (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $4,316/$5,485/$7,186 and Delivery Allowance of $7,000/$4,000/$7,000) is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. **Receive 4.99%/6.29% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $431/$603 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $199/$279 with a down payment of $1,950/$3,500 or equivalent trade-in. Interest cost of borrowing is $4,272.38/$7,335.80 or APR of 4.99%/6.29% and total to be repaid is $31,105.38/$43,449.80. Offers include Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $11,316/$9,485 (Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $4,316/$5,485 and Delivery Allowance of $7,000/$4,000. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ±Until August 31, 2012, lease a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 5.0L and get 4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $40,099 at 4.99% APR for up to 36 months with $1,600 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $399, total lease obligation is $15,964 and optional buyout is $16,040. Offer includes Total Price Adjustment of $11,316. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Total Price Adjustment is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. †When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. ††Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.7L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Environment Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8: [14.9L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ‡‡‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ◆Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ◆◆Projected best in class fuel economy based on competitive data available at the time of testing using Ford drive-cycle tests (in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standard J1321) of comparably equipped 2011 Ford vs. 2010 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. ◆◆◆F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 46 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report, December 2011. †††©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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