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Strankman sets up shop in Stettler R ICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Just months after becoming the new MLA for Drumheller-Stettler, Rick Strankman has officially opened a satellite office in Stettler. Actually, he simply moved into the office of former MLA Jack Hayden, the Progressive Conservative cabinet minister who was unseated by the Wildrose candidate in the provincial election last April 23. “We still want to have a presence here in Stettler,” said Strankman, a farmer from Altario, just a few kilometres from the Saskatchewan border, about 200 kilometres east of Stettler. Located downtown on Stettler’s main street, the office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. Gary Wilyman will operate the Stettler office under Strankman’s constituency assistant, Patrick Turnbull. “Anyone is welcome to come in to the Stettler office,” said Strankman, who was appointed Opposition critic for tourism, parks and recreation by
Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith in early May. With the main office in centrally-located Hanna, Strankman also has a branch office in Drumheller. Even in Opposition, he said he’s committed to serving the vast needs of the expansive riding. “All people and communities deserve to be represented,” Strankman said last Friday. While many residents and municipal councillors have told him that an Opposition MLA is not as effective as an MLA in the governing party, he contends his role is just as valuable. “The government can be benevolent or vindictive to people in the Wildrose constituencies,” Strankman said. “If people have a legitimate complaint or issue, there should be no bias.” Like his predecessor in Hayden, Strankman said he’s serving the constituents by taking their issues to the applicable ministries, which can respond “appropriately.” Strankman said Wildrose stands firm on balanced budgets and frugal spending and reducing a culture of fear and selfentitlement. “That’s what I hope to
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Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman (centre) meets with constituency assistant Patrick Turnbull (left) and office representative Gary Wilyman outside the MLA’s new Stettler office on main street last Friday. represent locally and in the legislature,” he said. Town of Castor was one of the first municipalities he met with, on July 23, discussing environmental and health-care issues. “They have concerns about dead spaces with environmental issues, such as former fuel stations and potential concerns for health-care facilities for long-term sustainability,”
Strankman said. He plans to meet with other municipal councils in the Stettler area and school boards, before the legislative session resumes on Oct. 23, to hear their concerns and issues. With steps to build tourism and economic development in the entire constituency high on his agenda, he recently met with Tourism, Parks
and Recreation Minister Christine Cusanelli, who talked about funding available for tourism. “I gave her some of my ideas about involving private investment, such as a plan to create an economic corridor along Highway 12 from central Saskatchewan to central Alberta and eventually to British Columbia,” Strankman said.
“I want to see some of these things to fruition.” He also wants that economic growth to include Canadian Badlands funding for the entire Drumheller-Stettler region, not just Drumheller. Strankman can be contacted in Stettler by telephone at 403-742-4284, by fax at 403-742-4295 or by email at drumheller. stettler@assembly.ab.ca.
Hometown bull-rider caps Stettler rodeo in style JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor Chad Davidson spent most of the Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede watching
his son in the wild-pony races all three days. But the 22-year veteran bull-rider from Stettler still showed he has some kick in the rodeo ring, winning the closing program Sunday afternoon under steamy sun. Although younger competitors were bucked from the testy bulls, the 37-yearold Davidson rode a Prairie
Rodeo bull in impressive fashion — albeit during an exhibition performance. “I know the contractor, and they’ve always got re-ride bulls just in case one doesn’t buck, and they didn’t need either reride bull today, so I got on one just for exhibition,” Davidson said Sunday. “I wasn’t in the competition. It was just for my excitement
and the crowd’s excitement. It felt really good. I thought it was (the best ride). And it felt like it was probably an 82- or 83-point ride.” While most of the competitors were young guns from the Canadian Cowboys’ Association, Davidson has experience on his side. He’s been on about 2,500 bulls in his lifetime. In recent years, however,
his participation has been limited because of an ankle injury. “I crushed my (left) ankle two years ago,” he said. “June was the first (bull) I got on again. So it was a little intimidating. I was favouring my foot quite a bit. I’ve been having kind of a rough go (this season). I’ve only stayed on two out of 14 (bulls), so today was
what I needed. It wasn’t for competition, but it’s still a great feeling when you can ride one for eight (seconds), especially when you’ve been in the slump you’ve been in.” Davidson said his 10-year-old son, Weston, appreciated watching his father in action. See ‘Davidson’ on Page B1
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Without a minister for four months, St. George’s Anglican Church in Stettler welcomed the Rev. Dr. Carolyn Langford, who began her new job Aug. 1. “I am passionate about rural ministry,” said Rev. Langford, who grew up in Lethbridge and wanted to return close to home after 30 years. Ordained in 1993 in the Anglican Church of Canada in the Diocese of Ottawa, she succeeds Rev. Jack Schulze, who retired in March after 20 years in full-time ministry. “I have always loved rural,” said Langford, who has served in five rural parishes in Ontario. “I think it’s the smallness that can make it more intimate that allows me to be a pastor, rather than a manager.” Most recently, she served three-and-a-half years at a college in Uganda as principal and lecturer
in agriculture, theology and veterinary science, with her training as a veterinarian. “I am passionate about sharing the love of God as shown in Christ with rural communities,” Langford said. “I love worshipping in community, experiencing the gospel with both children and adults, and ministering to those who are home-bound or in care facilities.” She said that her Gospel ministry has far-reaching and positives influences in the lives of people in churches, communities and around the world. “I believe that in loving others as ourselves, we must pay attention to injustices inherent in our social and economic systems.” Langford said. She said she brings vast enthusiasm and experience to a small but determined parish that has struggled in recent years, and has rebuilt the parish with hopes of an optimistic future. St. George’s hosts a
celebration Sunday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. to launch the next chapter in the parish, which has a history of more than 100 years. “They have worked hard to keep this parish and learned from it,” Langford said. “And it makes them very strong.” Children’s church also returns that Sunday. “For families with children, we are planning great things for you all,” Langford said. “To those who have been hurt in the past difficulties at St. George’s and have not found a faith community in which they are comfortable, I would say you are most welcome to come home.” She has a deep desire to strengthen the church, reach into the community and work with other local churches. “Initially, my primary emphases will be to encourage vibrant worship, strong pastoral care and a variety of opportunities for spiritual and community
growth,” Langford said. “Our focus at St. George’s is to continue to grow in our faith through vibrant worship, prayer and study. “In this way, we will build a community of love and mutual support that can serve the community.” From that base, she hopes to further impact the community. “As we grow as a (parish) community, we will then look for appropriate ways to serve the larger community.” With many small churches in the region, she said it’s vital to have a strong, unified presence. “I hope we can do a lot of things together,” Langford said. “We need to support each other.” As a single person, she said she’s available more to the ministry. Living in a rural area brings Langford back to her farming roots. She had been employed with Agriculture Canada, dealing with safety in foods of animal origin.
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SOLID CONTRIBUTION — Jim Rouse’s family gathers beside the rock that was dedicated in his honour Sunday, recognizing his contribution to the Stettler Town and Country Museum. In the back row (from left) are Donna Penosky (sister), Stephen Rouse (son), Sheila Vincett (daughter), Darren Rouse (son) and Betty Lundie (sister). In the front row are Jeannette Rouse (wife) and Drew Rouse (granddaughter).
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Promoting Stettler in the tradition of Carl Stettler
Lamb market faces harsh reality again For the past three years, the lamb industry was the price darling of the livestock sector. As cattle prices stayed in the doldrums and hog prices all but collapsed, lamb producers were in price heaven. Lamb prices steadily increased to unimaginable highs of more than $2.50 per pound. It wasn’t too many years ago when $1/ pound was the goal of most producers. But as the saying always reminds us — what goes up must come down — and lamb prices have been on a steady downhill skid for the past couple of months. At press time, they were down to $1.80/pound, and even then buyers weren’t too enthusiastic as they anticipate even lower prices. As what seems like a never-ending cycle, the higher the lamb price — the more new producers wanted to enter the business or established producers wanted to expand. That drove the price of commercial breeding ewes to more than $200 per head, with purebreds going even higher. That was up about 100 per cent from earlier years. The inevitable has happened, with new producers trying to make a dollar with highpriced breeding stock with low-priced market lambs. Sounds familiar, and it will surely see a number of eager new producers quitting the business as low prices begin to set in for the next few years. It’s an old story in the sheep business. I would suggest the industry has probably seen a 300 per cent turnover in the past 30 years. But there were ominous signs of a more serious decline in those years as some Hutterite colonies, the backbone of commercial lamb production in Alberta, exited the business for good. That decline knocked this province to third place in lamb production in the country, after Ontario and Quebec. Numbers have crept back during the most recent boom, but it will depend on new producers staying in the business during the upcoming depressed years. There are some signs of hope. In the past, most commercial-sized sheep operations were run by Hutterite colonies, but now there are a number of single-family commercial sheep operations beginning to get established. The reality is that if you want to make a full-time living off sheep production, it’s going to take at least 1,500 ewes, and the farm better be paid for. But that’s no
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Box 310 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 403-742-2395 Fax: 403-742-8050 different from the other sectors in agriculture, as only the large operations will be able to survive; 500 to 800 cows is now the baseline for cow/calf operators, at least 5,000 acres for commercial cereal/oilseed production. If it wasn’t for supply management, there would probably be a lot of 800- to 1,500-head dairy operations in Alberta. At one time, there was a large commercial sheep industry in the province, and it was based on large range bands of about 2,000 or more head. I believe the largest sheep operation on the continent at one time was a 40,000-head operation run by the old Knight Sugar Company near Raymond. But all of that was many years ago and it was based on grazing cheap leased land and low-paid shepherds. It was as close to raising sheep on sunshine as you could get and, yes, fortunes were made even with wool. Interestingly, the wool prices have remained remarkably impervious to any price increase for the past 100 years. During all of that time, wool prices averaged between 30 cents to $1.50 a pound and haven’t changed much to this day. If one takes inflation into account, those were good prices 100 years ago. Today, though, wool has become somewhat of a nuisance byproduct to most producers. But there has always been a way to make money in sheep — low cost of production. I was told years ago that those that made a dollar in sheep production accepted that they couldn’t rely on the marketplace for a living, but instead relied on driving their cost of production as low as possible. That might not be easy nowadays, and maybe economies of scale are the only answer to sustained commercial lamb production in this province — it’s a back-to-the-future idea. That concept is nothing new, but perhaps sheep organizations and government advisors need to drive that point home. Otherwise, we will see another turnover of small-sized new sheep operations in the very near future.
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Ask God ... and he’ll hear us The most common concern people access me with is prayer. They wonder why their prayers seem to be unanswered or delayed. They are typically genuine believers who have followed the principles for prayer taught in the Bible. They are usually hurting and bewildered. They are seldom judgmental of God, but often judgmental of themselves. Most of them experience a sense of guilt and failure. They mercilessly interrogate themselves with questions like, “What’s wrong with me?,” “Is my faith too weak?” or “What am I doing wrong?” There are no easy answers and the trite, superficial ones offered are not very helpful and can be hurtful. One primary roadblock to answered prayer is that God has given man free will. No matter how fervently or biblically I pray for someone, they still have to choose. I suspect that one reason for God’s delays in answering prayer is so that He can produce growth and maturity in us. Prayer, after all, isn’t a Christmas wish list and God is not Santa. He’s a Heavenly Father raising strong children, not spoiled brats. Sometimes, God answers prayers, but the answer is misunderstood or perhaps missed entirely, as in the following account. A lady married a man who was a model husband and father ... but he wasn’t a believer. She prayed fervently for years and felt confident that one day he would believe in Christ. However, one morning he was in a car accident. He was killed on impact and the car was totalled. She was devastated by her husband’s death, but also by her prayers being unanswered.
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Later, she went through the items from his car. The only thing out of the ordinary was the business card of a man she’d never heard of. Out of curiosity, she called the number on the card and asked the man how he knew her husband. The man explained that his car had broken down and her husband had gone out of his way to give him a ride to work. She told the man that this was the same morning as the fatal accident. The man expressed his sympathy and said, “That is why he never called me! “ He explained … “You see, your husband and I talked about how to become a Christian and he trusted in Christ that morning. We were going to have a Bible study together. Now I understand why he never called.” “And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him.” (1 John 5:14-15). Pastor Ross Helgeton is senior pastor at Erskine Evangelical Free Church.
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2002 — 10 years ago — A local census shows Stettler’s population grew by 11 people to 5,226 from the 2001 federal census. — Local farmers were among the winners of hay draws to aid drought-stricken farmers. The hay was shipped by farmers from Eastern Canada. — Clearview School Division has two new faces; Egbert Stang and Brian Celli have assumed the positions of superintendent and deputy superintendent, replacing the retiring Gillian Bushrod and Geoff Tagg. — Stettler businesses blame the provincewide drought for taking a bite out of business. Rory Anderson said the drought is responsible for the closure of his business, Stettler Radio Shack. — Restructuring by Alberta Agriculture has eliminated the position of agricultural specialist, a job that Curtis Weeks held for 14 years in Stettler. Weeks plans to stay in Stettler, with a career change to real-estate agent. — Donalda chuckwagon driver Doug Green is recovering from injuries sustained in a nasty chuckwagon accident at Edmonton Klondike Days. — Melody Davidson,
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assistant coach of the Canadian Olympic women’s hockey team, was an instructor at the Shooting Star hockey camp in Stettler. 1992 — 20 years ago — A group of six students and their teacher from Stettler’s twin town of Okoppe, Japan, were in town for a brief visit. — Engineer Steve Chow has declared the Memorial Hall unsafe. He said the hall shouldn’t be used this winter unless its roof trusses are reinforced. — The Village of Big Valley prepares for an influx of visitors expected for the Bryan Adams concert in September. — Botha celebrated Aviation Days, with a parade and multiple events. — Barry Klitke captured the championship at the Stettler Men’s Open golf tournament. — Former Botha resident Danny Upton was chosen top military hockey goalie in Atlantic Canada this past season. — The third annual
“Ride for STARS” at Rumsey ran along the banks of the Red Deer River. — The top pointgetters in the horticulture competitions at the Stettler County Fair were Eunice Chapman, Cec Bresett, Barbara Watson, Carla Potter, Shirley Wakefield and Lil Bowdige. — The supreme grand champion bull over all breeds at the Stettler County Fair was a Spring Lake Simmentals entry. 1982 — 30 years ago — Dick Chan has opened a second restaurant in Stettler called Dick’s Place, The other is the Club Café, which he purchased from the Poon family in 1968. — The Village of Alix celebrated its 75th anniversary with a fair and parade. — Mel’s Shoes celebrated its 25th anniversary as a main street Stettler business. — Ivan Dawson, manager of Stettler’s Robinson Store for 15 years, has retired. Ray Dionne has been appointed manager. — Ken Nelson of Stettler captured the Canadian championship for sporter rifle at the Canadian Small Bore Rifle Championship in Granby, Que.
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‘Massive effort’ made ‘Hay West’ a worthy reality Ten years ago, droughtstricken regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan were faced with a severe shortage of feed for our livestock. In the summer of 2002, we were hit with the worst drought in 133 years of recorded history. It was the dawn of the 24-hour news cycle and images of our crisis stirred the emotions of Canadians across the country. Farmers in central and eastern Canada were shocked by the reports of the devastating drought. They knew what was surely to follow: unprecedented starvation of cattle and other animals; loss of income from ruined crops; and families facing the possible loss of their farm income and the farm itself. In fact, our entire western agricultural industry was suffering and it was getting worse as the summer progressed. By July 2002, Willard McWilliams and his son Wyatt in Navan, Ont., decided to try to organize a relief effort to share with the west the abundant hay crop in central and eastern Canada. The more calls they made, the more they reached out — the more help they got. Everyone wanted to join in on the “Hay West” effort. By Oct. 31, 2002, 1,800 farmers gave more than 110,000 large bales of hay to “Hay West.” It was delivered by more than 700 railcars and 160 semi-trailer trucks. More than 1,000 farm families in the drought area received much-needed feed. Individual Canadians donated close to $500,000. Canadian businesses donated almost $400,000. Canada’s rail companies donated railcars and the federal and provincial governments assisted with logistics and administration, as well as fumigation of the wheat. It was a massive effort
that was up and running in no time. I was a new politician and I found it remarkable that the entire mission was driven by the hard work of families from rural communities. I saw first-hand the generosity and charitable work of eastern Canadians. As the summer months turned to autumn, it seemed like everyone was involved in unloading and transporting the precious bales of quality feed. As your new rookie MP, I felt like I met just about everyone in our area, as so many people turned up to unload and help deliver the hay. There were farmers, seniors, students, local politicians, police, military, local small-business owners and workers, and more. The hay arrived at the two central points of Wainwright and Killam. That’s where the many volunteers teamed-up to unload the thousands of bales of hay and divide it into semi-truck loads for distribution. In Camrose, there was a lottery held to ensure the precious cargo was shared as fairly as possible. Most of the hay was shipped into east-central Alberta and some of it managed to travel further north. One of the first things our Conservative government did after we formed government in 2006 was to separate income stability from disaster relief in the programs that the government offers to farmers. Today, Ontario farmers facing drought conditions have access to and are using those programs.
Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson and Larry Miller, the MP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound (Ont.), commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Hay West” earlier this month.
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HOMETOWN PERFORMANCE — Local band Domino took centre-stage for the Entertainment in the Park at West Stettler Park last Wednesday. Kent Nixon (left) and Luanne Carl have a little fun on stage. Tonight’s show features Erin Ross. The summer series finishes with local band Loose Change next Wednesday.
Albertans left in the dark about electricity blackouts RICK STRANKMAN Drumheller-Stettler MLA Monday, July 9, 2012, was one hot day. Actually, it was the hottest day of the year, so far. So it was more than a little surprising when Albertans were caught completely off guard that afternoon as rolling electricity blackouts started sweeping throughout Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge and Red Deer. That wasn’t exactly the day anyone wanted their air-conditioners and fans to shut down, never mind dealing with business interruptions and havoc in street intersections. Late in the day, we all began to discover that the traffic cop of Alberta’s electricity grid, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), had ordered utility companies to cut back on their customers’ electricity consumption. It turns out that no one got notice about this directive, so local politicians were just as surprised as the rest of us, and police didn’t have time to plan for traffic control or any potential resulting public safety issues. Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel spoke for all of us when he said the lack of notice to anticipate these rollouts was “unacceptable.” At some point even later in the day, it was also confirmed that six electricity generators went down across the province around the same time, which was apparently what prompted AESO to order utilities to curb power usage. The result was that not only did thousands of Alberta homes and businesses lose power during peak demand periods, but power prices spiked massively to an incredible $999/MW. Now, it happens that last fall, TransAlta Corp. was hit with a $370,000 fine after admitting it manipulated electricity prices by blocking cheaper hydroelectric imports from B.C. over a 31-hour period in November 2010. This scheme created an artificial shortage of power, causing consumers to pay an estimated $5.5 million extra in inflated costs. News about the fine was the first time most of us found out that this kind of thing is ever even attempted in our electricity system, even though the incident actually happened a year earlier. It does seem very odd that six generators would shut down at roughly the same time on the same day. However, a deliberate effort may not have been the cause of the July 9 outages, but what is worrisome is the very limited information coming from the government and AESO about what exactly occurred, why and what measures will be taken in the future to prevent this kind of thing from happening again.
Not only did no one receive notice that this was going to happen, and then no specific information was made available to Albertans to account for the outages and price spikes, but on top of that the government gave bizarre explanations when pursued by media to explain to Albertans what happened. The energy minister cited electricity consumption, but also tried to blame the outage on no wind that day to power wind turbines (which makes up about seven per cent of Alberta’s grid), and used the incident to justify the government’s misguided intention to build $16 billion in new transmission lines, for which we will all foot the bill. But, on July 9, the problem was generation, not transmission. Maybe the Alberta government does not think the constituents of Drumheller-Stettler have been paying attention, but I’m confident you’ll see through that desperate attempt to justify millions of taxpayers’ dollars being handed over to utility companies to build massive transmission lines without a publicly tendered, competitive bidding process. Those lines, of course, have never been proven objectively to be needed through the regular Alberta Utilities Commission process because the government did away with it in Bill 50. And, independent experts, industry associations and mayors and municipalities have said the lines are a massive overbuild. In fact, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said the twin north-south power lines to Calgary are a “terrible” idea because they aren’t needed, but everyone will pay for them. Unfortunately, it seems that barring information from the public and government dealing with utility companies behind closed doors are par for the course in our province’s electricity system. I wonder what happened to the open and transparent government that we were promised. In all of this mess, there are a couple of things we do know: because of this blackout, we’ll all be dreading checking the mail for our bills this month. And, over the next few years, building these new transmission lines will double or triple the power bills of all Albertans. Of course, the fundamental issue is that the electricity system doesn’t seem to be working effectively in the best interests of Albertans. For years, Wildrose has called for a proactive strategy that would allow Alberta to utilize our abundant natural gas for electricity. If the province emphasized natural gas and local power generation, Albertans wouldn’t have had to experience the rolling blackouts. Overall, our system would be more efficient, more stable and would cost a fraction of the billions of dollars the government propoes to spend on unnecessary new transmission lines. Brought to you by your friends at
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WILD RIDE — Hadley Prehn of Stettler gets a little help with her sheep ride from Rod Jack (left) and Kirk Sorensen at the Byemoor Fair on Saturday. For more photos from the fair, see Page 9.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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Local family business marks its 65th anniversary in Stettler As one of the longest-serving family businesses currently in the Stettler region, Bagshaw Electric Ltd. celebrates 65 years in 2012. And its motto states that the business has been “electrifying since 1947.” “For one family to be in business for 65 years is a great milestone,” said owner Charlie Bagshaw. “It’s one of the oldest family businesses in the Stettler area.” Serving primarily the Stettler region, Bagshaw Electric serves customers east to the Saskatchewan border, Drumheller to the south and Camrose to the north, while Mosquito Magnets have been sold to
customers as far as Europe, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Currently located at 6128 — 50 Ave., the business provides a full line of supplies, from wire and cable, to lighting, receptacles, boxes, conduit and connectors and propane products and services. Bagshaw Electric was started by Charlie’s father, Bill Bagshaw, in 1947 on the site of the current Sears building shared with Armstrong Radio and Appliance. “He just came out of the army and he worked in Calgary for a year and then came back home to Stettler,” said the young Bagshaw, now 65.
“Dad was an electrical instructor in the army and he had his electrical ticket before going,” Bill Bagshaw served as president and CEO until 1987 when son, Charlie, succeeded his father. Helping out his father since 3 or 4 years of age and officially employed since he was 12 years old, Charlie has grown with the business. He received his journeyman’s ticket in 1969 at the age of 22, and received his master electrician certificate in 1973, the youngest in Alberta at that time, at 26 years of age. As the business has grown, Bagshaw Electric moved to various locations
around town. From the current sites of Party Maxx in the mid1950s, near Bloke’s Bakery in 1961, Smitty’s in 1975 until it burned down, and Boston Pizza in 1982. In 1991 they purchased the ICG propane building and added propane and propane accessories to their services where they still reside today. Now the business is operated with Charlie, his wife Beth as the corporate controller, son Russell, daughter Allison, son-inlaw Kevin, and employs two master electricians, three journeymen, two apprentices and four sales and office staff. “The biggest change in the industry has
been the advent of electronics and electronic control,” said Charlie. While in training in the late 1960s, one of his instructors predicted this new trend called electronics or solid state that many disregarded. “We had no concept how much of an understatement that would be and electronics would revolutionize our industry,” said Charlie. “We didn’t see huge inroads in that until the early 1970s when it really started. “Now, program logic controls and smart relays in electronic controls has become a huge portion of our industry.” He also noted that
all electrical services are still included. Everything from changing a light switch in your house to wiring up a new processing plant. “ B e i n g a n electrician is a lot more complex than it was in 1947.” When asked how they have stayed in business for this long Charlie said, “We have electricians and inside staff dedicated to customer service and maintain a strong relationship within the community. “We couldn’t have done it without the wonderful and dedicated employees throughout the years and amazing people of Stettler and area who have supported us since Day One.”
William (Bill) Bagshaw (1912 to 1992) — founder and CEO of Bagshaw Electric from 1947 to 1987.
Russell Bagshaw and his fiancee, Kodie-ann Douglas. Russell has worked almost steadily within the business since being officially hired at age seve, when he started by taking out the garbage and dusting the shelves after school.
Bill Bagshaw with 10-year-old Charlie at Buffalo Lake in July 1957. Charlie was already helping his dad.
Kevin and Allison Kerik, and their two children, recently moved back to Stettler to re-learn the family business.
Charlie and Beth Bagshaw married in 1980, had two children, and then Charlie took over Bagshaw Electric in 1987. Beth is a certified management accountant and joined the company then as corporate controller.
Shyanne, 3, and Preston, 6, are the fourth generation and already showing much interest in the industry. Shyanne loves to help her dad, Russell, fix things. Preston (son of Allison and Kevin) has shown a huge interest in all things electrical and especially lighting.
Wednesday, August 22 2012
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Time to reflect on Dieppe Raid RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, many local veterans and prisoners will be specially remembered at the 82nd annual Decoration Day at Omega Cemetery near Gadsby this Sunday at 2 p.m. “I hope local families of Dieppe prisoners will attend,” said Legion Poppy fund chair Rosalind LaRose of the Stettler branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Jack Chapman, Stan Edwards, Raymond Gilbert and Bill Stewart are the only Stettler-area veterans involved in that incident who are still alive today. More than 30 Stettler-area veterans were involved in the Second World War Allied attack on the Germanoccupied port of Dieppe on the northern cost of France on Aug. 19, 1942. “This will be our 82nd annual Decoration Day,” said LaRose, whose father Albert Chick was among the survivors. Guest speaker will be Brett Cliffton, grandson of prisoner-of-war Bill Clfffton, who has roots in Lethbridge and battled with many of the Stettler veterans. “Brett has visited Dieppe three times, so he is quite knowledgeable of the event,” LaRose said. Much like a Remembrance Day service, Decoration Day honours the war veterans and loved ones who sacrificed their lives, and draws up to 200 people, LaRose said. More than 6,000 infantryman, mostly Canadian, were supported by limit Royal Navy and large Royal Air Force contingents.
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JUGGLING ACT — “Kidztown” returned to Stettler Community Church this week for children ages three to 10. Schubert Hernando’s juggling was a big thrill for the kids, as was Pastor Will Brown wearing a tall hat.
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Shaw Communications service was down for hundreds of customers in the Town of Stettler for about four hours last Friday afternoon and evening, after a malfunction on one of its poles. “It was a power supply that failed and we replaced it,” said Ron McKenzie, the vice-president of operations for Shaw. Shaw Internet, television, telephone and WiFi service was knocked out just before 3:30 p.m. and was restored after 7 p.m., he said. “The outage affected about 300 internet customers and 700 television customers,” said McKenzie, who noted that no fire was involved. “It was very isolated, and they happen.” McKenzie said Shaw is committed to restoring its service in such situations as soon as possible. Many businesses, including the Stettler Independent, were affected last Friday, though McKenzie said he couldn’t confirm the specific area. — Richard Froese
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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Governor General lauds Johnston for ‘caring’ The Village of Big Valley is delighted to congratulate our own Allan Johnston, who has been selected by the Governor General to receive the Caring Canadian Award. The award recognizes individuals who, through their volunteer efforts, have made significant, sustained, unpaid contributions to their communities. The award also brings to light the example set by our volunteers, who often work behind the scenes, offer their time and efforts to help their fellow citizens. Selfless, generous and compassionate, their quiet contributions lie at the heart of all our communities. These unsung heroes help to strengthen our communities and generate positive impacts through their hard work. Volunteers lie at the heart of all our communities, and it is appropriate that their extraordinary contributions be fully recognized. The Caring Canadian Award is the only award for volunteerism given by the Governor General of Canada. One of six Albertans receiving this award, Johnston is indeed one of our unsung heroes. A galvanizing force behind the preservation and promotion of the rich
history of the Big Valley area, he’s strongly committed to volunteerism. His contributions involve many years and innumerable hours of effort on behalf of our fine village. We would like to thank him for all his hard work over the years. Thank you also to Shawn Smith of Camrose and the Canadian Northern Society for recognizing and nominating Allan for the award. His Honour, Col. (Ret’d) the Hon. Donald S. Ethell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, will present Johnston with the award at a ceremony at Government House in Edmonton this coming Tuesday. We look forward to
learning about all the details next week. The Big Valley 4-H Beef Club held its awards night a few weeks ago. All guests were treated to a fantastic supper courtesy of the parents. The club was thrilled to see such a great turnout from their sponsors. The 4-H members and leaders would like to pass on a huge thank-you to the following for their support: Alta Link; Safeway; UFA; the Bilben & Fahey families; Big Valley Royal Purple; Dick Duncan family; Trevor Kirtley; the Jack Webster family; Darcy & Teresa Greig; Anita and Sandy Davie; Lloyd & Sharon Duncan; UFA Petroleum; JACE Cattle Co.; David and Tammy Webster; the Stormoen Family; Big Valley Elks; Laisnez Farms; Blomquist Family; Lori’s Leather; Barbwire Custom Hats; Fine Line Locating; Wilkie Charloias; Bryce & Verna Mailer; the Big Valley Ag. Society (for the use of the arena for meetings); Dylan and Stacey Benjamin for their guidance and support; FESS — Mike & Carly Fahey for the donation of a bale feeder; and last but not least, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire Big Valley community for their support over the year.
Neitz returns from his church mission CHERI NEITZ Erskine Enquirer Ty Neitz of Erskine just returned home after two years of serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ty finished high school and studied engineering for one year at University of Alberta, and then decided to put education on hold for two years and volunteer in a mission. There are several hundred missions throughout the world. Ty was called to serve in Montreal’s Frenchspeaking mission and left to serve in September 2010. He first went to Provo, Utah, to the Mission Training Centre and lived there for two months, learning French and the principles of the gospel. From there, he flew out to Montreal to begin his service. Ty’s mission covered all of Quebec and the Eastern borders of Ontario, including Ottawa. While in Quebec and Ontario, Ty taught about faith in Jesus Christ and volunteered his time to serve people in those areas. While Ty wasn’t getting a formal school education
the past two years, he came home with a different kind of education that will help him throughout his life. He gained a greater love of God and love for the people in Eastern Canada, and became fluent in French. He now returns to University of Alberta to continue his education in engineering. Erskine United Church is celebrating 50 years of United Church Women. A special church service will be held this Sunday at 11 a.m. The church is honouring charter members and recognizing the lifetime memberships of Pat Anderson and Louise Armstrong. Lunch will be served at the Waverly clubrooms after the service. Everyone is welcome to attend. The annual Erskine Floats and Flicks night is set for Sept. 8, with a parade, barbecue, games and movies. The event is posted on Facebook and Erskine Rec Board is in the process of choosing the movie. Post your choice online. Birthday wishes go out to Justina Nibourg on Aug. 23, Don Gardner on Aug. 24, Yvonne Dyer on Aug. 24, and Carson Neitz on Aug. 28.
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BOUNTIFUL CROP — A sprawling field of corn decorates the landscape last week east of Big Valley.
Fall events loom at Botha Seniors’ Centre Hazel and Murray Davidson would like to wish their granddaughter, Mykayla Cowan, a happy birthday this Saturday. We add our best wishes to Mykayla. Bingo Tuesday (on Aug. 28) is expected to be an exciting evening at the Botha Senior Centre. The 2012-13 school
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year begins soon. The first school bell goes off Sept. 4, right after Labour Day weekend. The farmers are extra busy in their fields and the gardeners are taking their veggies in before the fall weather arrives. If there are any birthdays, anniversaries, baby announcements or
other activities or events coming up soon, or has happened in the Botha area, contact me at 403742-5317 so we can add them to this column. Congratulations to my daughter, Samantha Bellair, and Ryley on their wedding this Saturday. If you’re into quilting, grab your fabric ASAP, as quilting will resume on Monday, Sept. 24, at 9:30 a.m. It takes place at the Botha Senior Centre, and everyone is welcome. The Old-time Dance Club dances start up soon. They’re held in the
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Cole and Gabby Heck of Stettler enjoy some jousting at the Kids’ Carnival last Saturday at the Byemoor Fair.
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Byemoor was a busy berg on the weekend, with the slo-pitch tournament, kids’ carnival, parade and other events enjoyed by many. Hats off to all the volunteers who made it happen. Participants enjoyed hot and sunny weather for the fair, which traditionally marks the end to summer and the beginning of the autumn harvest. A fantastic set of fireworks kicked things off Friday night, along with pancake breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The streets were lined by parade-goers Saturday morning, as one of the best parades in recent years wound it way through the streets of the hamlet. Children gathered a generous supply of candy along the route. The theme of this year’s parade was farm safety, and the Russ Kobi family float was judged to be the best overall. Thanks to Dave Nixon for being in charge of the parade. The kids’ carnival was a hit with the younger set and many assorted attractions and activities filled the afternoon. Kudos to carnival organizer Shelly Schellenberg and her crew for a successful event.
A dunk tank kept a few local girls cooled off, thanks to the good aim of those throwing balls at the trigger. Mutton bustin’, a chicken catch and a greased-pig contest rounded out the afternoon. The 31-team slo-pitch tournament (one team dropped out) ran all weekend. In the A event final, the SSV team from Stettler (the Grieners) emerged as the champions over Victorious Secret (Scott MacDonald team) from Hanna. The B event winners were the Lamplighters (Dwight Tucker team) of Endiang, beating Wacky Wasdals in the final. In the C event championship, Almost Heroes (Danny Grover team) of Stettler were victorious over the Limp Sticks and Loose Mitts. Jack Fencers (Cody Keith team) of Byemoor claimed the D event title with a win over the Stinky Pinks. Thanks to tournament organizers Bobbi Buchwitz and Raelynn Knowles for their hard work. Grain crops are ripening quickly, making for an early harvest. Swathers have been busy cutting down
Helen Steen hosted a garden party for the residents of St. Mary’s Health Care Centre on Thursday. Folks came and toured the yard and enjoyed their picnic lunch, followed by one of Helen’s delicious desserts. Helen has host other groups over the summer, but she is such a busy lady that one can’t catch up to her to ask about them. We had the pleasure of our family visiting with us Sunday as it was our wedding anniversary. Where did the 57 years go? Rob Primrose’s birthday was Sunday also and he and his wife Mary Kay came to the farm to visit. Happy birthday, Rob. Happy birthday also to Terry Hampton of Rowley as he celebrated with family with a backyard barbecue. The whole community is busy this week, getting ready for harvest which is fast approaching. The Byemoor ball tournament and fair were held this past weekend and several people took that in. There were reports of frost in the area mid-week. I know it was plus-three here. It was also cold in Red Deer, as our daughter, Charlene lost all of her tomato crop. Wednesday, Aug. 29, is the 68th annual garden show in Rumsey. The scary part is that I can remember well when it was started and my Dad Chris Clausen was insturmental in starting the junior garden plots. I remember George Robertson from Morrin was one of the judges, and he and Dad would travel throughout the districts of Rumsey and Morrin and places in between. In some of those first years, the Storch family
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Darah Buchwitz of Hanna tries her hand at cow-milking during the Byemoor Fair Kids’ Carnival on Saturday. many acres of canola and barley in what looks to be a crop of promising yield. Hopefully, harvest weather will prevail, so farmers can get their crops in the bin. Russ and Linda Kobi, Wayne and Sue Mohn and Chris Mohn were among the family members attending a Mohn family reunion at Rocky Mountain House a couple of weeks ago. Congratulations to Kyle Sorensen and Janelle Derr on their engagement.
In my job as a reporter, I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Lorne Berg, the new principal of Bashaw School. Lorne said Endiang was the first school he taught at after coming out of university. He said he enjoyed his two years teaching in Endiang and wished he had stayed longer in the community. Thought for the day — A shin bone is a device for finding furniture in the dark.
PAULETTE HEER Gadsby/Westwoods Hot weather has encouraged farmers in the area to start thinking of harvest. Some canola in the area has been swathed, as a result. Congratulations to Rae Ann Derr, who was married on the weekend. Westwoods was filled to capacity for the reception and open house. It was a day of reflection, remembering and greeting old friends. Word has come of the passing of Bill Erichson Jr. in Vancouver. Bill was
Bull-a-rama hits Halkirk on Saturday Its a busy, busy time of year. The farmers are busy swathing, combining and completing their winter feed supplies; the gardeners are freezing, canning and pickling; the fire department was busy with both an accident and fire call this week; more than 200 men and women are busy on the windmill project, hoping to complete up to two towers a day, and there’s lots of visitors busy driving around watching the progress. The Halkirk Elks have been busy with the final preparations for the annual bulla-rama that takes place this Saturday Gates open at 2 p.m., with the infield entertainment commencing at 4 p.m. and the main event ready to go at 4:30. Food and refreshments are available. A dance and fireworks round out the day, so stop in and say hello, because after 17 years, these folks do a mighty fine job of keeping you entertained and practically guaranteeing you will have a good time. Sympathy is extended to the family of Clemmie ( Berry ) Horricks of Lougheed, who passed away on Aug. 9. Her siblings from our area are Lowell Berry and Ida Bailey. Funeral services were held on Thursday. The Berry family story starts on Page 111 of Home Fires.
were young and I remember their entries of home cannning for the judging. Those were the days. Entries for this year’s show will be accepted the night before the show from 7 to 11p.m. and again the morning of the show from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Judging will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at which time the exhibits will be open to the public. Plan to take in the show and stay for supper, as it’s always a good meal prepared by the “Country Cookers.” There will be a silent auction in the Agri-plex from 5 to 8 p.m., which is always fun. The presentations will be made at about 8 p.m. The junior flower arranging competition will take place prior to the presentations. This is very wellattended and fun for all. There are prizes in the two classes of age groups: 6-10 years and 11-15 years. The special baking class this year is Carrot Muffins. The recipe in listed in the prize-list booklet. The special prize donated by Trident Explorations of Rumsey is for the entry winning “Gifts of the Garden.” The Rumsey Library is holding a photo contest at the fair this year. They’re looking for great photos to create next year’s community calendar. All photos will have to be taken locally in Rumsey/Rowley areas within the past three years. For info, call Patty Steen at 368-3820.
Harold Strandquist has been a patient in the Red Deer hospital for the past week and we send our best wishes to him. Irene Schilling had her sisters, Ida Hallett and Doreen Johnston, staying with her this past weekend. They all attended the wedding of their great-niece Rae-Ann Derr to Josh Foot on Saturday at Westwoods. Reminder: Keep your vehicles and houses locked, as someone was busy this weekend in the area, going through items and walking away with goodies. COMING UP: Sept. 1-3, Labour Day weekend; Sept. 4 — first day of the new school year; Sept. 4 — first Elks meeting of the season; Sept. 6 — first hall board bingo of the season at 7:30; Sept. 9 — grandparents’ day; Sept. 22 — fall begins; Oct. 13 — Elks’ oyster fry.
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the son of Bill and Nellie Erichson and was raised in the Gadsby area, taking his schooling up to Grade 11 in Gadsby. He travelled to Red Deer for Grade 12. Sincere sympathies to his wife Eileen and family, as well as sister Alma Thompson of Stettler. Bill succumbed to cancer on Aug. 9 at the age of 80. A big happy 50th-birthday wish to Velvet Nickerson, who celebrated with her family and Fred (along with Buck, Rudy and Keltie) with a camping trip over the weekend. Hope you had a great weekend.
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Donalda plots drive-in movie DONALDA DIARY By Darlene Tantrum Donalda and District Museum Donalda School’s major fundraiser is the community school calendar. If you’re new to the community or have been missed in the previous calendar, you can order a 2013 calendar by contacting Kim Klatt at 403-883-2407 before Aug. 31. Donalda’s convenience store has closed this summer after almost nine years of business. It will be missed in our community. Mark your calendar for Sept. 14, when Donalda hosts a drive-in movie. It will begin at dusk, so about 9 p.m., showing “The Blind Side” with Sandra Bullock. A concession stand with cotton candy, old-fashioned popcorn, hotdogs and pop will be provided during the movie. Come out and enjoy a great movie in the beautiful landscape of the coulees. For more information, call 403-883-2943 or email communitypromotion@ mailhub.ca. Birthday wishes go out to Barbara Hofer, Matthew Berry, Bailey Dietrich, Judy Swaren, Shawn Sutton, Betty-Anne Gillund, Kelti Olson, Gwendolyn Tenney, John White, Carl Kittler, Rhett Norman, Brent Hartum, Laura Hebbes, Michal Henderson, Jim Awe, Kelan Carroll, Ken Ewald and Trudy Bailey, and anyone else who is celebrating a birthday this week.
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Antique collector Rod Miller poses in his garage with collectables that are among the items he’s donated to the Big Valley Museum.
Miller’s collection blast from past LES STULBERG Independent reporter “One must see it to believe it” is a well-used saying, but it surely applies to the immense antique-tool collection that Big Valley’s Rod Miller has accumulated. The collection of more than 10,000 pieces, with no two alike, has been donated by Miller, 81, to the Big Valley Historical Society for inclusion in the new museum the society plans to build. Currently, some of the Miller collection is on display in the Railcar Museum, located near the Big Valley train station. This is just the tip of the iceberg — a mere fraction of the entire collection. Miller’s triple-car garage is brimming with the remainder, all cleaned and polished to immaculate condition. Miller and his wife, Ione, arrived in Big Valley 11 years ago from Abbotsford, B.C. According to Rod, it was the reasonable price of serviced lots that attracted the Millers to the village, where they built a home and large garage. Miller, a former heavy-duty mechanic and welder, has been collecting for 27 years. He says he acquired items from auction sales,
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swap meets, private purchases, garage sales and collector shows from Vancouver Island to Manitoba. “Very few things were given to me,” he said of his collection. In addition to the tools, the collection also includes gadgets and equipment found on early western Canadian farms. Grist mills, grinders, rope makers, corn planters, ice saws, cherry pitters and livestock equipment are just a small sample of the antique collectables he has gathered. Miller has extensive knowledge on each piece of his collection. “Everything that people think is new, was invented long ago,” said Miller of his many tools that are early versions of more modern pieces. Growing up on a farm at Yorkton, Sask. gave him first-hand knowledge of some of the early farm tools. A family heirloom — a parlour heater that has been in the family for generations — along with a valuable nickel-plated parlour heater, have also been donated to the museum. With Ione now in long-term care, her porcelain doll collection has also found its way to the museum.
Larger items donated by the Millers are a 1924 Model T truck, with a cab built mostly of wood, a 105-year-old Monitor 6 HP gas engine and a Model T tractor which was converted from a Model T car using a jobber’s kit. Perhaps Rod’s pride and joy is his own creation, the Tubmobile, which he built in the early 1990s. Comprised of an antique bathtub on wheels powered by a sawed-in-half Model T engine, the Tubmobile has seen many parades and is often on display when the Alberta Prairie tourist train arrives in town. The Tubmobile, too, will find a home at the Big Valley museum. Rod is an active volunteer and vice-president of the Big Valley Historical Society. When the tourist trains arrive in town four days a week during the summer months, Rod can be found tirelessly volunteering at the Railcar Museum, greeting guests and answering questions on the antiques on display. The collection is clearly a passion of Rod’s, and once Big Valley’s new museum is completed, it will be enjoyed by the public as well. The Millers’ legacy will be preserved for future generations, enabling them to have a handson experience with tools and equipment their forefathers once used in everyday life.
Library to host book sale this Thursday and Friday By Carly McLeod and Travis Fedemma Stettler Public Library It’s hard to believe that we’re in the last week of the summer reading program at the Stettler Public Library. This week, we’re exploring what happens when your imagination runs wild while you’re asleep. We’re going to discover all of the cool things that can happen “In Your Dreams.” Last week, we hosted the Heartland Youth Centre summer program and discussed myths and legends. It was awesome to see so many kids excited about using the library. We hope your dragons are doing well. We would also
like to give a shout out to our Stettler Steel Wheel parade participants. Thank you for coming out and walking with the library crew — your wacky hair made us stand out. Time flies when you’re having fun and reading. It seems like only last week we were giving school presentations and planning out activities. We don’t know where the time has gone. We have had so much fun getting to know everyone. We would like to extend our gratitude to all those who participated in our summer reading program. The participants make the program run and worthwhile for all of us. Thank you for a success-
ful program and we wish you all the best in upcoming the school year. Lastly, don’t forget about the Fractured Fairytale Wind-up Party on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy the rest of your summer break and stay tuned for programming throughout the year. Friendly reminders The library is looking for Lego of any kind. If your Lego is collecting dust in your basement or garage, please consider donating it to the library. Alberta Culture Days are just around the corner. And for Culture Days, the library would like to display some local art. If you
paint, draw, take photographs or make other art that you would like to exhibit, please get in touch with the library (403-7422292) before Sept. 15. Library events May the odds be ever in your favour. Come celebrate the highly anticipated DVD release of the Hunger Games with the summer reading program. On Thursday, we will be having our very own Hunger Games Party from 2 to 4 p.m. The Hunger Games movie screening will take place at 6 p.m. This Thursday is also the last teen book discussion from 5 to 6 p.m. We will draw the winner for the Kobo Touch e-Reader. Come to our “Fractured Fairytales” Wind-Up Party on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help celebrate a successful summer reading program. Grand prizes for ages five to 12. We would like to invite you to the Stettler Public Library book sale on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Readers’ Circle and Brain Candy Book Clubs are gearing up to resume in September. Brain Candy Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. and will discuss Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson. Readers’ Circle will meet on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. and will discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Stop by the library and pick up copy your today. Spine Crackers meets Sept. 11 and the group’s new book is Withering Tights by Louise Rennison. Copies are available at the front desk.
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Young and old alike line main street in Stettler during Friday afternoon’s fourth annual Steel Wheel Stampede parade, which was held in sunny and warm conditions. LES STULBERGIndependent reporter
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While the fourth annual Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede last weekend attracted hundreds of people to various events, community leaders and rodeo-goers suggest even more could be added to attract larger and younger crowds. “We were extremely happy with the attendance this year,” said Tana Nixon, acting co-chair of the rodeo committee with the Stettler and District Agricultural Society, which co-hosts the event at Stettler Exhibition Grounds with Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development. “The weekend was super and we couldn’t have asked for more beautiful weather to rodeo.” The grandstand was full Friday and Saturday nights. While the popular local
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Dakota Buttar, 19, of Kindersley, Sask., holds on during his bull ride Sunday at the Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede rodeo, which was his fourth rodeo last weekend.
Just getting there is half the fun ... Canadian Cowboys’ Association members are road warriors on rodeo weekends JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor
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Meadow Lake, Sask., bull-rider Cody Coverchuk, 18, warms up before his Friday night ride in Stettler.
Prairie bull-riders on the busy summ circuit can attest that the ride to mer tthe rodeo is sometimes as eventful as tthe rocky rodeo ride itself. Take the case of 18-year-old Cody Coverchuk, one of the up-and-coming C bbull-riders in the Canadian Cowboys’ Association. He was in Stettler on FriA dday night for the Steel Wheel Stamppede, just hours after competing in Langham, Sask., the night before and L jjust hours before entering another rrodeo in Virden, Man., on Saturday nnight. Three provinces, three rodeos, hhighway miles, bucking bulls and Red B Bull. It’s all packed into a weekend of work for the likes of Coverchuk, who w jjust graduated from high school in M Meadow Lake, Sask., this spring. After an aborted run on the opening night of the Stettler stampede, Coverchuk rammed the fence in frustration
shortly afterward. “I’m sore,” he said. “I’m kind of frustrated. I bucked off three bulls now. Usually, that doesn’t happen very often — three in a row.” Coverchuk was including his two runs Thursday night at a PBR (Professional Bull-Riders) event in Langham, before he hit the highway for Stettler. On a tough weekend for Stettler competitors (the bucking bulls seemed to be the big winners in all three days of action), Coverchuk came narrowly close to reaching an eight-second ride that would have enabled him to post a score. “I was riding that bull and he just kind of got me jacked up over my hand, and popped my hand at I think it was 7.8 seconds — real close,” Coverchuk replayed of his Cool Whip ride. “I feel the pain in my right calf. It got stepped on square (Thursday) night and it was swollen up, so I iced it all night. And now my groin is starting to hurt, and my riding hand.” In such state, the kid who pocketed
about $13,500 in bull-riding winnings last summer prepared for an overnight drive to Saskatoon, a short stopover en route to Virden on Saturday. Coverchuk teamed up with fellow competitor Lane LaPlante, much like he did the night before with Daniel LaPlante for the drive to Stettler. “Travelling partners — that’s a big part of it,” Coverchuk said in a later interview Sunday. “My buddy, Lane LaPlante, he drove the first three hours Friday night, and then I took the last shift, the last two and a half hours to Saskatoon in the middle of the night. I slept when he was driving, and then he slept when I was driving. “We’ll stop whenever if we’re too tired (for a coffee or) an energy drink.” Or for a flat tire, as was the case Friday night … er Saturday morning. “Oh, we blew a tire, and we had to change that on the side of the highway,” Coverchuk said. See ‘Coverchuk’ on Page B2
Davidson in his element at Stettler Steel Wheel rodeo Continued from Page A1 “He thought it was pretty good,” Davidson said of his son, who turns 11 this September. In similar respects, the rodeo patrons gave the fourth annual Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede favourable marks. “The competition was great,” Davidson said. “They had a lot of good bull-riders. They had a lot of good stock here, actually. The crowds to me seemed pretty fair. The weather was warm, but they’ve got a roof here (on the grandstand), so everyone can stay out of the sun. “Out of all the CCA (Canadian Cowboys’ Association) rodeos I’ve been to — and I’ve been to a lot over the years — this is probably one of the better ones.” Davidson, who works as a welder in
Stettler, isn’t ready to torch his bull-riding career. He plans a light schedule for the rest of this season and to make a full comeback next year. “I’m going to go to a half a dozen more this year, but next year I’m going to go pretty hard, just getting the feel of it again,” he said. “When you have a bad injury like that, you don’t just jump back into it. It takes a while. “(This fall), I’m entered in two (rodeos), for sure, that I know of, and I’ll probably go to three or four more after that. Nothing hard, but within a couple of hours driving distance.” ON TAP: Local rodeo action continues this weekend on a couple of fronts: Stettler hosts the season-opening high school rodeo on Friday and Saturday, while the popular Halkirk bull-a-rama is slated for Saturday.
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Bull-rider Chad Davidson (right) of Stettler accepts congratulations from Stan Pennington of the Stettler Ag Society after Sunday’s closing program in Stettler.
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After an aborted ride in Stettler on Friday night, bull-rider Cody Coverchuk bounced back Saturday night to win $1,200 as the champion in the Virden, Man., rodeo.
Coverchuk always on the go Continued from Page B1
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Eight-year-old cowboy David Butterwick of Stettler had plenty of company at the Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede on the weekend, as he competed in the same rodeo as his father Jorge Butterwick, 38, and his grandfather Dale Butterwick, 64, of Big Valley. David’s teammates in the wild-pony race (below photo) were Weston Davidson (middle), who turns 11 in September, and Coy McPhee, 10.
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“It wasn’t good,” Coverchuk said. “That (flat tire) would have been around 1:30 in the morning. “We left Stettler at 9:30 or 10 (p.m.) and we never got to Saskatoon until almost six o’clock in the morning. We slept there. I hit the pillow and my eyes were done. We got a good four and a half, five hours of sleep. “And then, at 10:30 (a.m.), we left for Virden and we drove all day. We got there at about six o’clock, the rodeo started at seven … we got there in pretty tight time.” Timing, of course, is of the essence in rodeo circles. The protracted journey turned out to be worth the trip for Coverchuk, who snapped his mini-slump and took home $1,200 after winning the Virden bullriding event. “I needed to get some revenge and I drew a good
bull — the 2011 CCA bull of the year, Ringer,” he said. “I was the only man to ride him last year and I drew him at the same rodeo this year and I ended up riding him again. “I probably spent about $500 and won $1,200, so I came out in the clear this weekend a little bit.” There wasn’t much time to celebrate. Although he had a day off Sunday, he still had to drive back to North Battleford, Sask., where he has a weekday job working with his brother, a welder. “I don’t get to do much of that (partying),” Coverchuk said. “I’m usually gone to three or four rodeos every weekend. “But if we do good, usually the guys like to go out and have a good time at the cabarets or whatever.” Coverchuk had a breakthrough season last year while he was still 17. “I just tried to have fun all the time and just keep going,” he said. “I drew really good and I rode really
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good all year, and everything worked out.” Even before he graduated from Carpenter High School, Coverchuk knew he wanted to live the life of a cowboy. “Oh, I love it,” he said with an affirmative smile. “I wouldn’t do nothing else. “It’s time to go hard. I’m going to rodeo in the summer and I’m going to go get a job this winter and try and save up as much money as I can. I need sponsors, because I want to go pro next year. We’ll see how far that’ll go.” Coverchuk played other high school sports, but he gave up those interests to train as a bull-rider. “I played basketball and volleyball on school teams, until Grade 11, and then it started interfering with my bull-riding, because I’d go and practise every Wednesday night in Vermilion, Alta., which is two and a half hours from Meadow Lake, one way,” he said. Fittingly, he wore a cowboy hat in his graduation photos. It was a sure sign that he’s plotting a rodeo career, and plenty of highway miles. Four-rodeo weekend The three-day Stettler stampede gave rodeo keeners like bull-rider Dakota Buttar of Kindersley, Sask., the opportunity to make it a four-event weekend. Stettler’s final program Sunday was Buttar’s fourth stop on a rodeo whirlwind that included Jasper, Pincher Creek and a B.C. trek to Cranbrook. The secret to pulling it off is “lots of driving,” Buttar, 19, said with a smile. “My dad (Jim) comes with me. Dad keeps us company. “Friday morning, we left Kindersley and went to Jasper, and after Jasper, we went to Okotoks for the night. We got there at two in the morning, and then left for Pincher Creek that morning for a 2 o’clock (show). I rode there, then drove to Cranbrook, B.C., for the night (performance), and then that night, I drove back to Brooks, Alta., and then got up (Sunday) morning at Brooks and came to Stettler.” He arrived in Stettler less than an hour before the afternoon program began. “A little bit (tired),” he said. “It was a good day, seeing all my buddies.” Buttar, who graduated from high school in 2011, spent the past winter in Brooks, working with power lines. This summer, he’s on the rodeo circuit fulltime. “I’m happy with what I did today,” he said after Sunday’s effort in Stettler. “It’s my buddy Cody Strandquist’s bulls. It’s always good to get on one of those. I’m pretty good friends with Cody.” Strandquist, 15, is from Kyle, Sask., but Stettler is his father Brad’s hometown. The Strandquists — and CS Bucking Bulls — are part of the Prairie Rodeo stockcontracting team of Regina. Also supplying stock for the Stettler stampede were 7X Rodeo of Red Deer and Big Country Rodeo of Botha.
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Junior B hockey action returns to Stettler this season, which begins with the Lightning hosting the Ponoka Stampeders in a Sept. 7 exhibition game at the Rec Centre.
Junior B Lightning to hit the ice next Tuesday for opening of their three-day training camp JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor The Stettler Lightning hope for a few surprises when training camp begins next week. Although most of last year’s players are eligible to return to the Heritage Junior Hockey League team this season, a couple of other variables are at play in the formation of the 2012-13 edition of the Lightning. Graduates of the Stettler Legion Blues — a midget AA powerhouse last season — expect to push for jobs with the junior B Lightning. And the tryouts are open, so there’s always the possibility that they might attract an unknown newcomer or two. “Camp is wide open,” said coach and general manager Doug Smith. “Anybody that didn’t get contacted, or would like to try out, we’re more than glad to have them.” The camp begins next Tuesday at the Stettler Recreation Centre and runs for three straight nights from 7:30 to 9:30. Registration
is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. “We’re usually in that 35 to 40 range,” Smith said of the number of players expected for tryouts. “Our camp is a little bit earlier than most (other junior B teams), so some of the kids might still be in junior A camps. Perennially, we start seeing a few kids back here the first week of September, or a little bit later. “There should be a good body of returning players and some kids that played with us a little bit that were affiliated with us last year and have since graduated from midget, so it kind of gives us a nice base of kids that already has the team concept down.” Graduation has cost the Lightning a couple of valuable hometown forwards in Mitch Finkbiner and Brett Ouellette. Among the looming losses are young defenceman Dylan Muhlbach, who’s headed to the University of Calgary, and Ontario forward Shayne Liukkonen, who’s testing the U.S. junior A waters. Lyle Wooden, a rookie forward last season, is attending the Drumheller
Dragons’ junior A camp, while prospect Michael Neumeier — a towering forward from Castor who played midget AA in Stettler — is trying out with the junior A Olds Grizzlys. “With his brother an assistant coach in Three Hills, he’s got some avenues he can explore,” Smith said of Neumeier’s possible junior B options. “So we’ll have to see what he decides to do. “Some of the other midget graduates are also probably going to go to junior A camps first.” The Lightning’s backup goaltender this season is likely to come straight from the midget ranks. Smith listed the Stettler tandem of Josh McCallum and Mack Schell, Castor’s Derrick Van Hienen and Delburne’s Boe Biggs as goalies expected at camp and potential partners for veteran netminder Simon Thieleman. “Our goaltending should be solid, with Simon returning,” Smith said of the 19-year-old Thieleman. “And our defence corps pretty well stays intact, so the back end is pretty
well-experienced. That’s a good base to start from, for sure.” The Lightning begin their four-game exhibition schedule Sept. 7 at home against the Ponoka Stampeders at 8 p.m. The same teams face off Sept. 9 in Ponoka at 2:30 p.m. Stettler wraps up preseason play with a homeand-home series against the Mountainview Colts — Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. in Didsbury and Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. in Stettler. The Lightning’s regularseason opener is on the road, against Mountainview, on Sept. 22. Stettler’s home-opener is Sept. 28 against the Three Hills Thrashers. The Lightning’s 37game schedule ends Feb. 7 at Three Hills. After missing the playoffs last season, Stettler has a ready-made goal for the new campaign. “Let’s take off where we ended last year, and not regress,” Smith said of his pre-season message. “We had a really good afterChristmas part of the season. I think we only had a
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FLEISCHACKER Mitchell Joseph 1989 - 2012 It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Mitchell Joseph Fleischacker who passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Trail, British Columbia at the young age of 23 years. Mitch was born August 4, 1989 in Red Deer, Alberta to Allan and Yvonne Fleischacker. Mitch lived with his family in Mirror and Drumheller before moving to Stettler. He had a wide variety of jobs in his short life however in more recent years he seemed to have found the perfect career. He had started work at Great White Cladding and Decking in Victoria, British Columbia where he was apprenticing as a sheet metal worker. This job was truly perfect to him as he was one who had absolutely no fear and the taller the building his crew was working on the happier he was. He was a very hard worker and was well liked and respected by all of his co-workers. Mitch’s friends were always number one to him. He and his “brothers” Bradey Olson and Robbie Block had a special bond that will never be broken. Mitch loved to go quading with his friends and family. Camping was also something he very much enjoyed as he loved to be outside and at a very young age would talk of wanting to spend as much time as possible outdoors when he grew up. He loved to cook and was really quite good at it. Chicken Alfredo was his culinary specialty, often cooking up a big meal of it for his friends and family whenever he got the chance. Mitch was a free spirit, loved life and always had a smile on his face. His zest for life and love of his friends and family will be forever remembered. Mitchell leaves to mourn his father, Al and step mom, Sherry Fleischacker; aunts, Connie (Dave) Holden, Brenda Fleischacker, Deanna Johnston, Katherine (Bob) Bennett, Sandy (Neil) Paul and Kim (Bill) Sidwell and by his Nan, Patricia Bennett. Mitch is also survived by numerous cousins, other relatives and by so many very good friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Yvonne Neville; grandparents, Clara and Ben Fleischacker and Albert and Esther Lindgren. It is with deep gratitude that we express a very special thank-you to Tony and Christine Schreurs for their true friendship and kindness. A funeral service will be held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel in Stettler, Alberta on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Mitch, memorial contributions can be made to Teen Challenge 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
Words cannot fully express our gratitude to all of our wonderful neighbors, friends and family for their unending support during Dan’s Illness and in the past weeks. Your kind gifts of time, food, plants, flowers, care baskets and practical help will never be forgotten. A very special thank you to our rock, Linda Nicholson for your love and support in our darkest times. We deeply appreciate Dr. Du Toit’s kindness and ongoing help throughout these difficult months. Special thanks also to Deb Gitzel for your sensitivity and timely coordination of Dan’s palliative care. A huge thank you to the staff of the Stettler Health Centre for your superb care not only of Dan, but his family as well. To those who paid tribute to Dan at his memorial service, thank you for sharing your memories. And to Jean MacDonald and staff, what can we say - the rose, the luncheon, the supper all done to perfection! Your giving nature and solid support of Michael has meant so much to us. As a neighbor and an employer, you are truly one of a kind. Heartfelt and sincere thanks to you all! ~Darleen and Michael Burkinshaw
Memorial service was held at the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home on August 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Mr. Lloyd Gimbel leading the service. Family memories were presented by his brother Phillip Burkinshaw and his sister Michelle Zwicker; loving tributes were given by Wayne McKiernan and Dot Townsend, Mark Baumgartner and Brenda Baltimore. Musical tributes were “Imagine” and “What A Wonderful World” sung by soloist Rick Martin. Family and friends gathered in the Heartland Reception Centre for a time of fellowship and were treated to one of Dan’s favorite pastries “Cinnamon Buns” by Jean MacDonald. Memorial donations may be sent to Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 and a donation will be made to benefit a local youth organization. To send or view condolences to the Burkinshaw family please go to: stettlerfuneralhome.com
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THE FAMILY OF JIM CONIBEAR would like to thank all the relatives, friends and nieghbours for the visits, well wishes, flowers and all the food brought to the house. A special thank you to Albern Bergstrom for officiating, Scott Pfeiffer for accompaniment, Cousin Don Lee for the Eulogy, and Donna Dahl and the Donalda Cemetery Club for the excellent lunch. We are overwhelmed with everything the community did to make Jim’s Celebration of Life so special. Thank you to Stettler EMS, Bashaw EMS and Donalda Rescue for the prompt response and expertise. Thank you to Ron and the Bashaw Funeral Home for their compassion and professional services. The memorial donations will graciously be accepted by all the community organizations Jim was proud to be a member of. We are forever gratefu!!. Marlene, Terry & Joan, Karen & Dan, Brad & Cheryl, Lori & Earle and their families.
BURKINSHAW It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of M r. D a n B u r k i n s h a w o n August 3, 2012 following a 16 month battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Darleen and son Michael. He also leaves his parents Earl and Marion of Red Deer; brother Phillip (Lois) of Spruceview and nephew Rob (Naomi) of Calgary and niece Tracey (Joe) Kronebusch of Red Deer; sister Deb of Calgary and nieces Killa and Erin (Brooke) Doan of Red Deer; brother David of Calgary; sister Laura (Ed) Eschak of Fort Saskatchewan and nieces Nicole, Victoria and Alexandra; sister Michelle (Wade) Zwicker of Edmonton and niece Kaitlyn and nephew Steven; great nephews Parker, Spencer and Phoenix and great niece Feara; in laws Sumner and Hazel Bowness of Peers.
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The GED Preparation course provides the skills to challenge the GED exam. Instruction is given via videoconference in basic math, reading skills and writing skills. Students receive a High School Equivalency Diploma which is recognized by most employers and can serve as a prerequisite for further training.
Classes: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Sept. 17- Oct. 31, 2012 Cost: Free (Book, Instruction and Exam are all included in this course)
For more info call 403-742-2280
Westcan Fabricating Ltd is a fast growing oil and gas fabricating company based out of Ponoka AB. 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
TANKMASTER RENTALS requires experienced Class 1 bed truck/winch truck operators. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
WELLS FURNITURE.ca 403-742-3223
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JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.
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. WELDER NEEDED IMMED. FOR P/T OR F/T No ticket req’d but fabrication experience a must.. NE Red Deer Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca
is currently looking for a person to clean, organize, and general shop and ďŹ eld duties. This can be a part-time or full-time job. Please fax or email resume. Fax: 403-742-3908 E-mail: watsonwelding@xplornet.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
CJ Enterprises is currently accepting resumes for is currently accepting the following positions: applications for:
• WELDERS • LABOURERS • PIPEFITTERS Quality Control Manager QC Managers are responsible for overseeing and enforcing quality control pro• SUBCONTRACT CREW TRUCK OPERATORS DropResumes off resumes to 4701 42 St., Stettler are accepted by fax- 403-742-0241, e-mail cjenterprises@telus.net, person atPLEASE. 4701 - 42 Street, Stettler, AB NO PHONEinCALLS
Service Rig Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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Registration Home Education Program
To register, or for more information, please contact Kacey Oehlerking at 6000 Highway 2A, Ponoka, koehlerking@wolfcreek.ab.ca or phone: (403) 783-5441 Ext. 1311
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MONAD INDUSTRIAL Constructors Inc. now hiring: Skilled Tradespersons with industrial construction experience for an industrial site near Vanscoy, SK. Journeymen & Apprentice Concrete Finishers; Journeymen & Apprentice Scaffolders; Skilled Labourers. All wages depend on experience. We offer a $2./hour retention bonus & $2./hour completion bonus (total $4./hour). Living out allowance is provided to those that qualify. We are also looking to fill night shift positions with an extra premium of $3./hour. Monad has excellent benefits, pension plan & RRSPs. The successful candidate must have current safety certifications including CSTS 09, H2S Alive & complete a preaccess D&A test. Apply with resume in person: 9744 - 45 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5 or by fax 1-888-398-0725 or email: jobs@monad.ca. Attention: Monad Recruitment Team New Holland dealer in Stettler is now accepting applications for Agricultural Technicians or Journeyman/Heavy Duty mechanics with ag experience. We offer year round employment, hourly salary from $25 to $32.50 depending on qualifications, excellent benefits and a positive, friendly team oriented work environment. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful growing organization, then forward your resume to: Bill’s Farm Supplies, Attn: Tracey, Box 1325, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax 403-742-1282, email to: billfarm@telusplanet.net
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In the Red Deer and surrounding area Boundary offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as an RRSP program. We are a Construction/Land survey company based in Airdrie. Please send resume to: FAX: (403) 948-4924 or email tanya.dowie@btgi.ca
CASE IH EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP in Coronation and Stettler, Alberta is now accepting applications to fill our
Apprenticeship & Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic with AG experience positions.
Send your resume to: Future Ag Inc. Attn: Rob Deagle Box 1510 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax 403-742-5626 Email: robd@futureag.ca 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 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC is required at OK Tire in Whitecourt, Alberta. Send resume by fax 780-778-6471. Email: oktirewc@telus.net or drop off at 3735 Caxton Street. LOOKING FOR Laborers, equipment operators, foreman, and Class 1 truck drivers for Castor and Three Hills are email resumes to: cswcon@xplornet.com
Part Time Painter or Full Time Painter/Junior Assembler For a Ponoka Manufacturing Shop. Painting Knowledge and skills required. Experience in oilfield production equipment fabrication, assembly and finishing an asset. Competitive wages with benefit packages available. Interested candidates please send rĂŠsumĂŠ to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014 QUALITY CONTROL PERSON experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com. Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com RED DEER MITSUBISHI is looking for a Journeyman Technician to join our closeknit team of professionals. Enjoy a diverse workload and above industry average compensation. E-mail resume to eduiker@ reddeermitsu.ca fax to 403-348-8026 or call Ed @ 403-348-8000. Licensed Technicians only please. 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 WELDER-RED SEAL Journeyperson with valid Alberta B Pressure ticket. GTAW, SMAW, roll welding & pipe fitting an asset. Southside Edmonton, full-time days, competitive wages. Submit resume: gwc.info@gmail.com. Fax 1-888-283-8153.
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cedures as outlined in our Quality Control Policies and Manual. Candidate must Please fax resume to 403-742-0241 or have the following skills; a high level of attention to detail, knowledgeable and emailControl to cjenterprises@telus.net. experience in Quality regulations, guidelines and industry standards.
Wolf Creek Public Schools
Wolf Creek Public Schools provides direct ongoing supervision and assistance to Home Education students through an on-site Home Education Coordinator. Regular home visitations are a feature of our services. Students may access full time or blended programs, traditional distance education or on-line courses, as well as a variety of other individualized programs.
3RD OR 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE PLUMBER. Experience with hydronics and gas an asset. Must be hard working, self motivated and own hand tools. Competitive wages with benefit package. Please fax drivers abstract and references with resume to 403-342-5748 ALBERTA BASED COMPANY looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs @commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002 BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS in Red Deer requires mechanic’s helper. Apprenticeship opportunities available. Farm equipment experience an asset. Reply: bluesod@explornet.com or fax 403-342-7488. BLUERIDGE LUMBER INC. looking for a 3rd & 4th Class power engineer to operate thermal liquid heating system. Excellent compensation and benefits. Submit resume to: Box 87, Blue Ridge, AB, T0E 0B0. Email: jeff.victor@westfraser.com
We offer year round employment, competitive salary, excellent benefits & a positive friendly team oriented environment.
PIPELINE AND FACILITY SERVICES
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NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959.
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FULL TIME POSITIONS Drop off resumes to: 4617 - 59 St., Hwy. 12 Stettler
Super 8 - Stettler is accepting applications for
HOUSEKEEPERS/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.
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
EXPERIENCED
Vacuum & Water Truck operators req’d. to start immed. CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy. References Req’d. Exc. salary & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-742-5376 hartwell@telus.net
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Employment Opportunity CRUDE SERVICES INC. is now hiring
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REQUIRED FOR AN Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resume to: 780-725-4430
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to transport dangerous goods. Please fax resumes to 403-742-4181, email to job jobs@crudeservices.ca or call the office at 403-742-4189.
Doug’s Tank Truck Service EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Hot Oil Operator/ Tank Truck Driver - Class 1 or 3 Pressure Truck Operator All oilfield tickets & driver’s abstract required. Will train right individual.
Fax resume & references to 403-742-0303 or email dougtank@telus.net
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TEACHER ASSISTANT Competition No. 5527 Applications are being accepted for a full time Teacher Assistant position at the Erskine School. We are looking for a self-directed and innovative individual who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The successful applicant will provide general assistance in an elementary grade class under the direction of a certi¿ed teacher. Start date for this position is September 5, 2012. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal record check and child intervention check prior to employment commencing. Candidates selected for an interview will be required to supply three references that have agreed to be contacted at the time of the interview. Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume electronically to applications@clearview.ab.ca quoting competition number in the subject line. Applications may also be sent to Clearview Public Schools, Attn: Donna Larsen, 5031 - 50 Street, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0. Faxes may be sent to (403)742-1388. Interested applicants should forward their resumes by 4:30 p.m. on August 31, 2012.
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The Stettler Curling Club is seeking interested applicants for the dual role of ice maker and club manager for the 2012-2013 season. Contract is from mid October to mid April. For a complete job description, contact Rick Doell at rwdoell @mac.com Phone 403-741-6999
TANKMASTER RENTALS requires fluid haulers. Oilfield tickets an asset. Competitive wages. Fax resume to: 403-340-8818
Business Opportunities
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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Full/ Part Time Counter Person Will Train Apply In Person With Resume 4601 59 St. Stettler
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FAST TRACK your career in 22 weeks and become a Certified Health Care Aide. Phone 403-347-4233 or visit www. healthcareaideacademy.com Classes begin September 11 at the Health Care Aide Academy downtown Red Deer.
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Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available! * GED Preparation * Trades Entrance Exam Preparation * Women in the Trades
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www.academicexpress.ca F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca
NOW HIRING! Paladin Security is expanding and we are looking for people to join our team! WOULD YOU LIKE TO:
* Earn superior wages and benefits? * Be a part of a company that is committed to delivering the highest level of paid training and education in the industry? * Be recognized for your efforts through our extensive Rewards and Recognition Program? Paladin Security is not only Canada’s largest full service security company but is the fastest growing Company in the industry. We are committed to offering the best employment and career advancement opportunities within our company. Find out why Paladin has been selected as the “Employer of Choice” in the Security Industry!
Visit www.paladinsecurity.com for more details or send your resume to hrreddeer@paladinsecurity.com
P/T help needed for janitorial days and or eve/wknds. $13.00 start please send SI316497PaladinSecurityH22.indd 1 resume to acncleaning@ hotmail.com grt supplemental income!
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Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. A strong and growing design/manufacturing company providing combustion-related products, including arrestors, flare stacks, thermal oxidizers and customdesigned equipment.
JOURNEYMEN WELDERS REQUIRED FOR RURAL LOCATION NE OF STETTLER, ALBERTA Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. offers fulltime employment in a stable position supporting the fabrication of technical products sold worldwide. We invite you to join our team of highly skilled tradesmen, who work in a goal-oriented, team atmosphere. Salary, profit-sharing incentive and benefits package.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME FOR REVIEW TO hr@tornadotech.com
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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 25, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 200 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous. Call to consign 780-440-1860.
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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 5TH Annual Red Deer Fall Finale. September 21 - 22, Westerner Park. Last year sold 77%. Only 100 spaces available. Consign today. 403-396-0304. Toll free 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; www.egauctions.com.
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We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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FOR INTEREST or career opportunities, take an online eight-week Renewable Energy and Conservation course from Lakeland College. September 4 - Basic Energy Principles; Energy and the Environment. October 29 - Introduction Buy & Sell to Wind Power; #1500 - #1990 Energy Audits and Conservation Practices; Aircraft ..............................1510 www.lakelandcollege.ca. Antiques & Art ..................1520 1-800-661-6490. Auctions ............................1530
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A not for profit national company requires an individual for a Mobile Field Representative (MFR) contract position. This will be a full time position for the East Central area of Alberta working out of the Ag Info Centre in Stettler. The skill set required would include a background in the agricultural sector and/ or a diploma in a related field, excellent public relation/presentation skills, and a minimum of 2 years customer service experience as well as intermediate computer knowledge. The successful candidate will be working closely with the staff at the Ag Info Centre so being a team player is a must. The successful candidate must have a reliable vehicle as extensive travel may be required within the MFR’s designated territory. The ideal candidate would be a resident of the service area. Please email your resume with a covering letter to amber@canadaid.ca no later than 5 p.m. on August 24, 2012. Thank you to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658 25x28 $5,295 30x40 $7,790 32x54 $10,600 40x58 $14,895 47x78 $19,838 One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca
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Automotive Technicians Family owned and operated for over 80 years, Our busy GM Dealership, located in the beautiful town of Rocky Mountain House, is now accepting applications for 2 experienced Automotive Technicians. We offer competitive wages, bonus & benefits and pension program. Edwards Garage is a great place to work and our modern shop is located at the Gateway to the Rocky Mountains which are close to Nordegg, Jasper and Banff. Outdoor activities ( fishing, quading, hunting & skiing) are all at your doorstep!! rd
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Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.
How to select the right carpeting for your home Although many people may tout the benefits of hardwood flooring over carpeting, there are plenty of individuals who like to have the soft and luxurious feeling of carpeting underfoot. Selecting the right carpeting for a particular room and purpose can be a bit daunting because of the abundance of available colors and materials. According to the Carpet and Rug Institute, carpeting is an added safety measure that makes play areas safer, potentially lessening the severity of an injury in the event of a fall. This is why carpeting is often preferred in children’s rooms and play areas. There are other advantages to carpeting as well. It can help insulate rooms both in the summer and winter. It can be easier on feet than a hard floor, and few materials absorb sound better than carpet. Choosing the right carpeting for a room comes down to identifying the kind of foot traffic you expect in your home and which carpeting options most suit your needs. Here are some tips to get started. * Don’t overlook padding. Padding can make the difference in the way carpeting feels and how long it lasts. The thickest or most expensive padding isn’t
necessarily the best or the best-suited for your home. However, it is wise to pick a pad that matches the type of carpeting you’re selecting. You may be able to go with a thinner pad in low-traffic rooms and under dense carpeting like berber. In high-traffic rooms, choose thicker, more durable padding. Padding prevents carpet backing and fibers from coming apart over a duration of time, so if you’re spending a lot on the carpet, it pays to invest in a padding that will last the duration of the carpet as well. * Recognize the type of carpeting that best suits your needs. There are many different types of carpeting, and they won’t all be the perfect match for your home. For example, plush and saxony carpets are better in low-traffic areas. These carpets may show footprints and also vacuum tracks and dirt. Berber, meanwhile, is more flat and dense, making it highly effective at masking stains and tracks. Textured carpets like frieze are cut from fibers of different heights, so they mask stains and are also softer on the feet than berbers. An entryway or a den may be better off carpeted in a dense carpeting, while a bedroom may be fine and luxurious with plush carpeting. Carpeting may come in stain-resistant varieties New Pri
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GREAT STARTER HOME for young couple. New windows, plumbing, wiring, shingles and much more. Double heated garage. All of this on a nice corner lot. Very Affordable @ $134,900
GREAT BRICK BUILDING on 2 lots, close to downtown. Ideal for apartments, rooming house or residential property. Lots of possibilities here. Well worth a look! Only $199,000
GREAT HOME FOR RETIREES. Neat, clean 1/2 duplex with 2 bdrms and main floor laundry. Finished bsmt., attached garage and low maintenance yard. $259,000
VERY VIABLE BUSINESS in downtown Stettler. Building renovated 4 yrs. ago. Lots of potential here with 2 store fronts and 2 revenue suites upstairs. $299,000
VERY IMPRESSIVE ACREAGE only 10 minutes from Stettler. Great 4 bdrm 2 storey home, oversized garage, quonset, beautiful landscaping and so much more on 10 Acres. $525,000
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Warm welcoming, many upgrades, large rooms, close to all facilities.
www.suttonlandmarkrealty.com 5010 - 50 Street, Stettler
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403-742-6747 4913 - 51 Street
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. $298,900.
“Each office independently owned & operated”
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JAMES DADENSKY
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.
Large acreage with subdivision potential. 107 acres with 3 bdrm bungalow, garage, shop/shed. Hay, pasture lease revenue. Big Valley. #CA315451. $399,500. * 4 Lots - Suitable for Multi-plex, or duplex development. #CA321046. $160,000.
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Great for entertaining. Big kitchen, large deck, hot tub, fireplace. All across from the golf course. $249,900. Call now!
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background instead of upstaging decor, neutral colors are better. * Hire a good installer. There are many beautiful carpets available, but unless you choose a reliable installer and store, you may end up paying more or receiving subpar service. Poll friends and family members for recommendations to help you narrow down options. Then be sure to have stores price out materials separate from installation so you can make more accurate comparisons. Also, you don’t necessarily need to use an installer provided by the carpet store. You can shop around to find a separate installer or even do the work yourself. Carpeting can make a fine addition to your home and make it feel more comfortable and inviting. Remember to take your time when selecting carpeting, as your decision will have long-lasting effects.
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or low-maintenance options. These are generally best in homes with pets and children. However, you may be able to save money by opting out of special treatments to resist stains and simply invest in a steam vacuum, instead. * Choose color wisely. Choosing a color comes down to preference and how much the room will be used. Although light, neutral colors are often preferred because they work well in just about any room, lighter colored carpets will show stains much more easily than other carpet colors. Textured, multi-colored carpets are preferable to hide stains and can look just as elegant as solid-colored carpeting. Much in the way paint colors are chosen, carpeting colors come down to personal preference. Drama may be created with bold colors that draw the eye to the carpet. However, for those who want the carpet to fade into the
New listing. Short drive, huge savings. Large landscaped yard. Good home. 30 x 26 ft. garage. Immediate possession. Only $209,900. Botha.
Modest bungalow in West Stettler. The gardener will love it. Original owners since built. $194,900.
Chances are, we'll sell your home. Why not call us first!
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.
Sheer Elegance…Magnificent two-storey, located in a private cul-de-sac in Grandview. Exquisite architectural detailing with exotic bamboo flooring, cathedral ceilings, open floor plan. sensuous master bathroom,. So many great features to look at! This is a “Must See. #CA312313. $479,000.
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.
Country Living with “In-town Benefits” - This acreage has an immaculate 4 bdrm home with triple car garage, fully developed bsmt, oak kitchen cupboards, 4 baths, another detached garage. Quality built home in Carlisle Estates. #CA308906.
* Build your exquisite dream home with room for the children to play on 2.99 Acres in Carlisle Estates. #CA301597. $112,000. * Grass Pasture - Mile north of Big Valley. 105.37 acres with lease revenue, good water supply. #CA324983. $149,900.
“Absolutely Indescribable” Immaculate 2 storey split Executive home, boasts dream kitchen, relaxing atrium, hot tub room, FP, 2 garages, 4 bdrms, 4 bath. All on a private ¼ section! Surface lease rev. 90 acres cult. pasture, 3 mi. from Stettler. Your future paradise home awaits you! #CA323317.
Quarter Section Seniors. One block to Main Street. Park the car and walk. Spacious home. No basement. $219,500. Call today!
Grandma’s kitchen. Lots of countertops & cabinets. Main floor laundry. Covered veranda. Garage. Cement RV pad. $299,000.
Affordable starter home. 3 Bedrooms. Sunroom. Garage. RV Shed. Asking $159,500. Don’t wait!
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.
N EW
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.
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
4701 - 50 STREET, STETTLER
ROYAL LEPAGE
CENTRAL
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
CA326752
Lovely older home, with character. With sought after location. $324,900 Call Jill.
CA0000813
4.05 acres in Stettler with a home/garage. Mature trees. $296,900. Call Ross/Doug
CA0000533
Beautiful home on ¼ of land overlooks the Red Deer River. $850,000. Minutes from Big Valley. Call Ross/Doug.
CA326972
2 bdrm dble wide on corner lot with huge dble detached garage. Priced to sell at $72,500. Call Kyle
Doug Roberts Broker/Owner
Jill Fisher Associate/Owner
Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner
Brian Lynn Associate Broker
Norma Leslie Associate Broker
Garry Rushton Associate
Edna Stuart Associate Broker
Atie Turnbull Associate
Call Sales Associate today for FREE or enquiries. Calla aCentral Central "Team" "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE adviceadvice or enquiries. CA324651
1750 sq. ft. home on 1.38 acres, 1/8 mile from town. $479,900. Call Garry.
¼ section with lovely 2 storey home, all highway 15 min. south of Stettler. Call Wade.
CA0000309
Nice starter home in a small friendly community. $64,000. Call Atie.
1 ½ miles town 5 acres with home and buildings. $449,000. Call Doug
Cabin at White Sands. Enjoy the lake year round. $339,000. Call Brian.
Newly developed highway frontage, commercial lots. Will build to suit. Call Brian
Ross Scheerschmidt Associate
CALL 403-742-3344 CALL 403-742-3344(24 (24hrs.) hrs.) CA325589
Built in 2007, 1200 sq. ft. home, fenced with over sized dble garage. Priced to sell @ $210,000. Call Wade.
Newer home on 1.38 acres with large new shop to store the RV. $525,000. Call Edna.
CA319970
CA326379
Wade Stormoen Associate
CA323943
CA324875
CA321496
Kyle Ramstad Associate
CA326418
$135,000. Just finished renos. 3 bdrm 2 bath townhouse. Call Jill.
d Reduce
CA325641
1530 sq. ft. home, on larger lot 5 bdrms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. $499,000. Call Doug.
CA316304
CA323631
d CA322327 Reduce
CA322136
Bare acreage 9 mi, north on 56. 5.9 acres w/ mature trees $139,900. Call Ross.
2200 sq. ft .home, with recent upgrades in quiet community of Red Willow. $169,900. Call Wade.
4 acres with a 1085 sq. ft. home large w garage. $199,000. Call Edna
Newer mobile home on its own lot in newer section of town. Priced to sell at $165,000. Call Edna.
4 acres chain link fenced industrial land. Power on property. In the heart of industail area. Call Garry.
CA0001402 NEW
NEW
CA321960
7.07 acres with mobile and garage. $275,000. Call Garry.
CA0001271
3 bdrm 2 bath mobile on its own lot. Great starter. $95,000. Call Edna.
NEW
CA0001268
.14 acre lot with mobile and heated garage. Very affordable at $49,900. Call Jill.
NEW
CA0001401
Lakefront property at beautiful Scenic Sands. 2 storey home, with plenty of extra room for all the guests. $495,000. Call Brian.
To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca
NEW
CA0001500
4 bdrms, 2 baths, totally redone inside. Come take a look $274,500. Call Jill
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Office Supplies
Business and Services Directory Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430
Accounting
Caregivers
1060
PRIVATE dayhome has opening for full-time child. Two spots left! Call Raelene at 403-742-8032.
1070
Cleaning
K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning 403-742-6970 403-740-9782
Contractors
1100
LANCE’S
CONCRETE
Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. 302-9126
Drafting & Design
1120
Residential Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
1010 RAILSIDE
DESIGN
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee ett, et, Stettler A AB B info@leschert.net
GALEN WIEBE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686 galen@railsidedesign.com
Chapman and Co.
1130
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS LLP
Eavestroughing
4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 or 403-742-3439
FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.
P.O. Box 1328 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca www.gchap.ca
5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
Randy Long
$48/case Shop Stettler & Save!
1150
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Phone: 403-742-4437
4607 - 59 St., Stettler
Health Care
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
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PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
403-742-4533
www.northstarpaintandbody.com
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
Cabinet Makers
1054
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Furnace Cleaning
Stettler Furnace Cleaning Qualified and Reputable
403-742-3418 Glass Shops
BOB HOLOWENKO TEL: 403-742-6277 Res: 403-742-2409 No. 5 Kunstman Komplex
Box 685, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
1193
1196
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
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.
Painters/ Decorators
1310
R n S Painting For All Your Painting Needs • Quality Work • Quality Paint • Drywall Repair Interior - Exterior Free Estimates
4819 51 Street
403-741-5970
Dr. Patricia Ross Dr. P.G. Wilson Dr. D.A. Heimdahl 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
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.
Optometrist Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON
1315
CASH BACK - $10 for every pound you lose. Lose weight quickly and safely and keep it off, results guaranteed! Call herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net
Dr. KERRY WONG
Personal Services
BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
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. Guaranteed by the National Pardon Centre
Misc. Services
403-742-6443
DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor 4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
Insurance
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+).
GET PAID to lose weight. $5,000. for your success story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to qualify. 1-888-771-7607; AVA@mertontv.ca; www.mertontv.ca.
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
Horse Boarding
1230
403-742-2392 PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
1290
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
3R
Plumbing & Heating
1330
2150
Houses/ Duplexes
Horse/Stock Trailers
• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Ph.
403-742-5237
2170
FOR Rent newly remodeled 1,100 sq ft bungalow with 2 bedrooms up, main floor office, 2 bedrooms down, new hardwood up and down, 2 bath, centra vac, fridge, stove, microwave, fireplace, fenced yard, covered deck, 2 car garage, garden shed, RV parking all on a corner lot in Grandview, Stettler. $1500 rent and DD. Available Sept. 15. For more information or to view, please call 403-742-8913 .
2190
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup� Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
OLDER 2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT IN STETTLER. Available immediately. References required. 403-742-6631
880 Party Maxx Help Wanted
BRIAN HALLETT
IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346
Phone: 403-742-5830 Cell: 403-742-9725
Please leave a message if no answer
1290
• Natural Stone - Porcelain TILE SALES • Ceramic and Granite Tile • Custom Showers • Kitchen • Bathroom • Countertops • Material & Accessories Sales TILE INSTALL ATION • Tile Sample Boards available Located in Stettler Alberta Call Liviu ~ 403-740-9317
Well Drilling
Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL!
Computer skills an asset
Call 403-741-7864 for interview time or drop resume at store 5018 - 50 Street, Stettler
1400
Well Drilling
1400
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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
Storage Space
3160
MINI STORAGE
10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services
STETTLER MINI STORAGE
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.
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
Houses For Sale
4020
FOR SALE - Stettler 1/2 duplex. Call 403-742-1638 or 780-672-6803 FOR SALE: Irricana. Small bungalow - starter home. 2 bedroom, full basement. On corner lot backing onto green space. Asking $210,000. Mortgage payment $900/month. 403-546-4266 SYLVAN LAKE - 1/2 duplex, 2 bdrm,1 bath, hardwood, lino & carpet, fireplace, single garage, u n d e v. b s m t . , a l l n e w appls., furn. at $268,900 east verandah, Landscaped yards with stocked garden shed, Phone 403-887-4378
Misc. Help
880
or Apprentice) at our Manufacturing Facility located at 4102 - 44 Avenue, Stettler, AB
Willing to train if candidate has related basic skills or experience. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, or an excellent beneďŹ t package. Please forward resume to hr@petroďŹ eld.com or Fax 403 742-1905.
890 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
APPOINTMENT OF MÉTIS COMMUNTIYBASED MEMBERS TO THE COUNCIL FOR THE RUPERTSLAND CENTRE FOR MÉTIS RESEARCH The Board of Governors of Rupertsland Institute, an afďŹ liate of the MĂŠtis Nation of Alberta, seeks two MĂŠtis community-based representatives to serve on the SO006423 Council for the Rupertsland Centre for MĂŠtis Research (RCMR). The appointment terms for these appointments are two (2) and three (3) years respectively. For more information about the positions, or to apply, visit www.metisemployment.ca/about-us/employment_opportunities E-Mail: employment@rupertsland.org Phone: 780-801-9977 Fax: 780-801-9992 Closing Date: September 10, 2012
Auctions
1530
RURAL WATER TREATMENT
)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS Tell them Danny s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS s +ONTINUOUS 3HOK #HLORINATOR Hooper sent you
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
• Industrial Painters • Sandblasters • Welders (Journeyman
RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE
For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
Stores/ Commercial
Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of PetroďŹ eld Industries is accepting resumes for:
Volunteers Wanted
• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed
NEW One & Two bedroom condos in Stettler. Air conditioning. Free util. except. power, 3 appl. incl. Barb 403-742-0759 or 403-741-9325
Full/Part Time • Floor Merchandiser • Front End Customer Service
1430
LAWN & GARDEN CARE
THE MOBILE Let us bring the showroom to YOU! TILE SHOP Free estimates on site
1400
Yard Care
NEW One & Two bedroom condos in Stettler. Air conditioning. Free util. except. power, 3 appl. incl. Barb 403-742-0759 or 403-741-9325
BRIGHT, beautiful, spacious house in Forestburg, AB. 1100 sq.ft, 2 bdrm., huge oak kitchen, hardwood & tile floors. High Eff. furnace. Att. 2 car garage. N/S, no pets. $1000 + utils. DD. same. Avail. Immed. Call Brad @ 780-220-9175
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
Grain, Feed Hay
For rent in Stettler basement suite, 1 bedroom, own entrance, laundry, satellite TV and utilities included. $700/mo. 403-742-6467.
3020
Duties include: • Stock • Freight • Customer Service • Computer Entry
Stettler
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
Misc. Services
L A R G E
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
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Dale Handyside Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
3060
One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
403-742-3007
www.johnsonconnor.com
Well Drilling
www.truepsychics.ca.
1290
Management
Johnson Connor Agencies
Misc. Services
$25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com
Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
403-742-2395
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, CRIMINAL RECORD? Misc. lenses and contacts Think: Canadian pardon. TRUE ADVICE! Help Treatment of eye U.S. travel waiver. True clarity! True Psychics! (24 hour record check). disease, injuries and 1-877-342-3036 or Divorce? Simple. Fast. 1-900-528-6258 or mobile surgical co-management Inexpensive. Debt recovery? #4486. (18+) $3.19/minute; Alberta collection to
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
For Rent #3000 - #3200
1290
403-742-3411
www.gkdpca.com
1029
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
Stettler Professional Building
“Keeping people in Motion...�
Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
1170
Phone: 403-742-3399
LL. B.
Bus.: 403-742-5111
Financial
Misc. Services
Lori R. Reule
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370 All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
today
Robert de Vries
(Beside A & W)
“IF IT'S ELECTRICAL WE DO IT�
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
Barristers and Solicitors
403-742-2520
-Gitzel Krejci Building ELECTRIC 2006 INC.
Grant & de Vries
Gary G. Grant
Call Barry Harvey
Electrical
1260
4910 - 51 Street, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
403-742-8838 403-742-5810 or *27 years experience*
Legal Services
Suites
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
One block East of Scotia Bank
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson
Automotive
LTD.
“Your Service Specialists�
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
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C.R. GLASS
Chiropractor
Certified General Accountants
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
1196
Dr. E. LYNES
Thorogood Pinches 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
Glass Shops
2200
CERTIFIED NORSTAR WINTER WHEAT. Lyster Farms Ltd. Stetter, AB 403-742-4456
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS Business Services #1000 - #1430
Seed Grain
1800
SO006919
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012
Condos/ Townhouses
4040
Manufactured Homes
4090
JANDEL HOMES. SIERRAS OF TAYLOR 11 sold 49 remaining stock Red Deer homes available for 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
Acreages
4050
1,344 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW, 10.5 acres, 3 miles from Stettler, 2+3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, oak hardwood floors, built-in vac, vaulted ceiling and enormous Trex deck. In floor heat in finished basement. Brand new oversized insulated and drywalled garage, 40x60 shop and garden shed. All are on concrete slab. All set up for horses with insulated barn with 2 boxstalls, stock water and sand riding arena & smooth wire fence. Excellent water well. $545,000. Phone 403-740-6814 21 QTRS of Farmland & 3 Country Acreages in Hythe, Alberta by Unreserved Ritchie Bros Auction, October 4. 3183+/- total acres, $33,000 Surface Lease Revenue; rbauction.com ALIX WALK-OUT 6.5 acres, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, $315,000. Wayne @ Sutton 403-318-9114 PRIVATE 2.57 acres, with 2005 modular, 28x40 insulated garge, garden shed and fenced garden, move in condition. Asking $276,000. 403--843-6531
Farms/ Land
4070
REDUCED
Riverfront land for sale in Leedale. Approx. 1.5 Acres. Camp now build later. Priced to sell at 69k. The property has been legally subdivided into 2 riverfront lots. Great family investment!! There is a storage building with an overhead door. A 4000 watt gas generator is also incl. Call Dave 403-896-8017
Manufactured Homes
4090
20’ X 76’ BLOWOUT! (3) pre-owned modular homes available from $74,900. And (4) Clearance SRI Homes available for immediate delivery! Call 1-800-461-7632 or www.unitedhomescanada.com
Farm Equipment
immediate delivery. 17 models to choose from. Transportation Loaded with options, #5000-5300 priced from $116,000. Automotive Services ........5010 - $144,900; Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 www.jandelhomes.com Cars ..................................5030
WHY WAIT? 3 most popular SRI Plans - in stock! Drastically reduced for immediate delivery. ‘In House’ broker for lowest rates. Free washer/dryer, or microwave & skirting Purchase before August 30/12; www.dynamicmodular.ca. 1-877-341-4422.
Commercial Property
4110
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 5 miles east of Grande Prairie by Unreserved Ritchie Bros Auction, October 4. 153+/acres, zoned RM2, Hwy frontage; rbauction.com.
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South Africa and the politics of massacre Forty-eight hours after South African police killed 34 striking miners last Thursday (Aug. 16), Julius Malema showed up at the Lonmin platinum mine north of Johannesburg to assign the blame. “President Zuma said to the police they must act with maximum force,� Malema told a crowd of thousands of miners. “He presided over the murder of our people and therefore he must step down....From today, when you are asked ‘Who is your president?’, you must say ‘I don’t have a president’.� President Jacob Zuma was in Mozambique when
the slaughter happened, and is unlikely to have given the police instructions on dealing with a local strike. But professional demagogues don’t have to worry about the details, and Malema was fundamentally right in what he said next. “Zuma doesn’t care about the mineworkers, he came here last night and met with whites,� Malema said. “It’s not the white British (mine-owners) who were killed. It was you.� And in a final slap at the governing African National Congress (from which he was recently expelled): “They only come to you
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when it’s time for elections. Once you put that cross, they disappear.� Julius Malema fills the same role in today’s South Africa that Winnie Mandela did in the dying days of apartheid in the early 1990s: the radical demagogue who uses violent, often anti-white invective to articulate the rage of the impoverished black majority. This terrifies South Africans who have something to lose, black and white alike. Malema preaches hatred of the rich and hints at social revolution. The fact that he has become mysteriously rich himself at the age of 31, although his only jobs were as an official of the ANC Youth League, doesn’t bother his millions of admirers at all. They just want to see a real redistribution of the country’s wealth in their favour, and they think Malema is their best bet. They are probably wrong. Malema is ruthless and cunning enough to have a chance at win-
ning power some time towards the end of this decade, when the ANC’s political near-monopoly finally collapses. But he is not skilled enough, and perhaps not even clever enough, to push through that sort of redistribution without destroying South Africa’s industrial economy in the process. Nevertheless, many of the poor feel they have nowhere else to turn. It is now 18 years since the fall of apartheid, and a substantial class of prosperous middle-class blacks has emerged (together with a small group of very rich people with close links to the ANC). However, the poor majority remain desperately poor, and they no longer trust the ANC to bring positive change in their lives. They are starting to defect politically, and the main battle is being fought on the territory of the trade unions. Mining is South Africa’s biggest industry, and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is the
country’s biggest union. It is closely tied to the ANC, but many believe that it is also in bed with the bosses. Cyril Ramaphosa (who chaired the ANC’s disciplinary appeals committee that expelled Malema from the ANC early this year) was the founder of the NUM 30 years ago, but now he is on Lonmin’s board. The Lonmin strike is actually a turf war. The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (ACMU), a new, radical union, has been stealing the members of the National Union of Mineworkers, including three or four thousand of the 26,000 men working in Lonmin’s platinum mine. ACMU promised to triple the workers’ wages, and the violence began when it tried to stop NUM members from going to work. Ten people were killed in clashes between the two unions in mid-August, including two police who were hacked to death with pangas (machetes). So the police were understandably nervous last week when they faced an angry mob of about 3,000 workers armed with pangas, spears and clubs. Unleashing a torrent of automatic fire that killed 34 strikers and wounded 78 was an act of gross indiscipline, but frightened
men, even if they have far better weapons, will not always respond in a measured and disciplined way when they are under attack. The reflex, unfortunately, is to hold the trigger down and spray the threat with bullets. Nobody wanted this tragedy to occur, and it is unlikely to happen again in the same way. Jacob Zuma will still probably be re-elected as the leader of the ANC in December and go on to a second term as president. There will be a commission of inquiry, and judges will reach conclusions and make recommendations. But the main political beneficiaries of the incident are the forces that are trying to loosen the grip of the ANC’s old guard on the unions and the country. It has been a very auspicious occasion for Julius Malema, who is trying to position himself as the only real alternative to Zuma and the gang. Some time later in the decade, the Lonmin massacre may come to be seen as a turning point in South Africa’s history. Or not, because history does not run on rails.
Gwynne Dyer is a London-based independent journalist whose columns are published in 45 countries.
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to become a musical historian of the west.� Gord Bamford, who was also added to the final roster of singers, says he’s honoured to be able to share the stage with Tyson at the festival. “I have always held him in high regard, and it’s a really special moment to secure him to play at the festival,� Bamford said in a news release. “I know that the Summer Send-Off offers the perfect venue for him to connect with many Albertans who love him and his music.� The Festival begins with a kickoff party on Friday, Aug. 31, at the Billy Bob’s Beer Garden Saloon, located on the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Grounds. Doors open at 7 p.m. with Julian Austin performing at 8 p.m. Canadian Country Music Association award-winning musicians Dean
Brody and Doc Walker are slated to perform on the Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson main stage on Saturday, Sept. 1. Brian Halbert of Big Air Entertainment says that the ability to draw quality talent speaks volumes to future Summer Send-Off festivals. “We are already talking about Summer Send-Off 2013,� he said. “But for right now, we’re incredibly pleased with the depth and breadth of talent that our festival is offering. The Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Grounds offer a laid-back atmosphere, which will make it a memorable Labour Day long weekend.� Ticket prices start at $24 and go up to $124 for the full event reserved. Tickets and additional information and other main stage acts can be found at www.summersendoff.ca.
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Sober thoughts on driving while drunk By Len Wagner Safety consultant Over the last five years, alcohol-related collisions killed 569 people and another 8,630 were injured. In 2010, alcohol-related crashes were estimated to have cost Albertans up to 2.2 billion dollars. Even if you don’t consider the pain and suffering … could you imagine what could have been done with an extra 2.2 billon in our provincial coffers? There seems to be a real paradox surrounding impaired driving. When I speak to groups of sober people, I never have anyone say they would drink and drive. In fact, they’re adamant that it’s a very stupid thing to do. However, once those very same people start drinking, their ability to reason and use good judgement goes away with the drink. As they become impaired they can become more willing to risk it all and get behind the wheel of a car. As of this July 1, the penalties for exceeding .08 changed significantly. There will be an immediate driver’s licence suspension that will remain in effect until the legal matters have been concluded. A vehicle seizure is also involved and, if convicted, a mandatory ignition interlock will be placed on your vehicle. On Sept. 1, the penalties for exceeding .05 will also be expanded to include a three-day licence suspension and a threeday vehicle seizure for the first offence. Penalties will increase for subsequent offences. It’s important to know that the .05 limit is not new. It has been the limit for a 24-hour suspension for many years in Alberta. It’s only the penalty that’s changing. This law is aimed at keeping all Albertans safe on our roads. If you have ever wondered how to estimate your BAC, visit the “knowthelimits.ca.” If you ever think you might be over the limit, don’t take the chance, find an alternative way home. The life you save might be your own.
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Relaxing comes easy to some folks, but for me it takes a little work. I can’t say why exactly, I’m just wired that way. My husband, on the other hand, has no issues in this regard. Paul doesn’t need decorative little signs around the house that say things like “relax” or “breathe,” he just does it. For me, words like this are a great reminder to slow down and live a more balanced life. “You should go fishing,” he said, referring to the annual 10day trip he just came back from. “There’s nothing to do but kick back and take it easy.” The thought of sitting on a boat for hours on end waiting for a fish to tug at my line doesn’t interest me, but I can understand the appeal of basking in the warm sunshine for awhile, perhaps reading a good book. It would take some effort to get me to stop long enough to do it, however, and I can’t imagine not mixing in some work if the relaxation stage felt too lengthy. While Paul was drinking cold
beer at the campsite with his buddies, I was busy at home with the kids, working and tackling an endless list of self-inflicted chores. Yet as hectic and overwhelming as my days often were, I still wouldn’t have wanted to trade places with him. Instead I dreamt about escaping for 10 days on my own to do something I’ve been wanting to do for years: write a book. “You could write a book in 10 days?” one of my friends asked skeptically. “Maybe not,” I replied. “But I could get a great head start. With nothing distracting me but maybe a pretty view to look at, I could finally decompress and write what’s been brewing inside me for decades.” Whatever I produced would undoubtedly need a ton of work once my trip was over, but the time spent writing would be far more enjoyable than fishing, golfing, cooking, gardening, watching sports or doing any of the other activities my husband loves to do. “People relax in a variety of ways,” my belated grandmother said when I was younger, as she
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10.5L/100km 27MPG HWY *** 14.9L/100km 19MPG CITY ***
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SHARE OUR PRIDE SHARE OUR PRICE
2012 FOCUS SE SEDAN
Employee Price Adjustment ..........$1,280
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19,369 *
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Offers include Employee Price Adjustment and $1,650 freight & air tax.
DELIVERS AN IMPRESSIVE 51 MPG
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Offers include Employee Price Adjustment and $1,650 freight & air tax.
7.2L/100km 39MPG HWY *** 11.1L/100km 25MPG CITY ***
You’ll get an additional $1,000 in loyalty/conquest customer cash on the purchase or lease of most new 2012/2013 F-Series (F-150 to F-550) models if you are a current owner or lessee of any Ford or competitive model pickup truck.
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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 Fiesta SE Sedan/2012 Focus SE Sedan/2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 Edge SEL FWD with automatic transmission/2012 F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4 for $16,654/$19,369/$28,783/$32,379/$46,413 after Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $995/$1,280/$11,316/$3,770/$14,186 (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $995/$1,280/$4,316/$2,770/$7,186 and Delivery Allowance of $0/$0/$7,000/$1,000/$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 $1,650/$1,650/$1,700/$1,650/$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 [0%/0%]/ [0.99%/0.99%/4.99%/2.99%] annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new [2012 Fiesta SE Sedan/2012 Focus SE Sedan]/[2012 Fiesta SE Sedan/2012 Focus SE Sedan/2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 Edge SEL FWD with automatic transmission] for a maximum of [60]/[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 [$238/$281]/ [$210/$252/$431/$450] (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of [$109/$129]/[$96/$116/$199/$208] with a down payment of [$2,450/$2,550]/[$2,050/$1,800/$1,950/$2,750] or equivalent trade-in. Interest cost of borrowing is [$0/$0]/[$445.57/$535.73/$4 ,264.42/$2,773.94] or APR of [0%/0%]/[0.99%/0.99%/4.99%/2.99%] and total to be repaid is [$14,254.00/$16,869.00]/[$15,099.57/$18,154.73/$31,047.42/$32,402.94]. Offers include Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $995/$1,280/$11,316/$3,770 (Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $995/$1,280/$4,316/$2,770 and Delivery Allowance of $0/$0/$7,000/$1,000. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700/$1,650 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. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [6.9L/100km (41MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (55MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (35MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Edge 3.5L V6 FWD 6-speed Automatic transmission: [11.1L/100km (25MPG) City, 7.2L/100km (39MPG) Hwy / 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. †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. †††©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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