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Halkirk history blowin’ in the wind RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Energy was in the air and community spirit was high last Wednesday afternoon as hundreds of people welcomed the Halkirk wind project. At the same time, residents signed a blade last Wednesday for one of the 83 turbines in Alberta’s largest wind farm. Capital Power Corporation and a crowd estimated at more than 1,200 packed the Halkirk rodeo grounds on a warm day to leave their mark on the historic project. “We believe the County of Paintearth is the energy capital of east-central Alberta and the county is blessed to have strong wind, coal and oil and gas resources,” said Walter Weber, deputy reeve for the County of Paintearth. Weber said the project is an asset to both the County of Paintearth and the Village of Halkirk, with environmentally friendly green energy and employment to help sustain the future of the region. Although he wasn’t present for the formal speeches, Halkirk Mayor Mayor Dale Kent lauded the new business in town as Capital Power bases it facilities headquarters in Halkirk. “It will bring a little more tax base to the community,” Kent said. Expected to be fully operational this winter, the Halkirk wind farm has projected a staff of 16 to 18 permanent employees in operations, maintenance and administration. Provincial government officials joined the party last week. “When we talk about Alberta becoming an energy leader, that means all types of energies,” said Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk. “This is part of a larger Alberta story, and it’s a great day for the county.” Capital Power echoed words of welcome. “You are all part of building Alberta’s largest wind farm, which will generate clean, green power in our province for many years to come,” said Brian Vaasjo, president and chief executive officer of Capital Power Corporation. “At Capital Power, we are dedicated to being an active member of the communities where we have facilities — we recognize the community is important to the long-term success of this wind farm.” Work continues on the 150-megawatt project, with 40 turbines already erected between Halkirk and Castor on both sides of Highway 12. Crews strive to erect one or two turbines a day, with night shifts included. When completed, the Halkirk wind project hopes to generate clean renewable energy for Alberta, and enough electricity to meet the average annual power need of 50,000 Alberta homes. Vaasjo said the project was viable only with energy credits from the U.S. Energy produced as part of the Halkirk project will be sold into the Alberta spot market, as Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are being sold to Pacific Gas and Pacific Electric under a 20-year fixed-price agreement.
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More than 1,200 people, including Leona Storch of Garden Plain, signed a commemorative blade as part of Halkirk wind project celebrations last Wednesday in Halkirk. Storch was raised in Castor, where her parents operated the theatre.
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Among dignitaries signing a Halkirk wind project blade last Wednesday were (from left) County of Paintearth Deputy Reeve Walter Weber, Capital Power CEO Brian Vaasjo, Castor Mayor Garry DeVloo and Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk.
Stettler man to receive award for courageous comeback LES STULBERG Independent reporter Much has happened in the life of a Stettler man since he became a quadriplegic in a July 2011 dirtbiking accident. Most recently, Landon Catt has learned he will be the recipient of the Glen Rose Award of Courage in October. It is an award presented annually by the Glen Rose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton to those demonstrating extraordinary courage during the rehabilitation process. The 35-year-old has bravely dealt with the lifealtering incident with a positive attitude and much determination, and he has helped others in the process, said hospital staff. “Some patients were pretty hard on the nurses,” Catt said. “This is the worst thing that ever happened to me
— but they didn’t cause it.” Catt said that after he accepted the implications of his injury, he was determined to make the best of it. His sense of humour helped him become a model patient. Initially, he had limited use of his arms, but with hard work and dedication to the rehabilitation program, much progress has been made. Catt surprised doctors by being one of the first patients with his level of injury to be able to return home directly from the Glen Rose rehab centre. Most require a transition period in a hospital. “Things are going the right way,” Catt said from his Stettler home, which he shares with his fiancée, Allison Ryan. Catt and Ryan became engaged during his hospitalization at Glen Rose from July to November of last year. Before the accident, Catt was a salesman at Aspen Ford in Stettler. He has lived in the community for 17 years.
Catt is overwhelmed with the support he has received from the Stettler community. “Aspen Ford put on a benefit and the support was huge from the businesses and people of the community,” he said. “If it wasn’t for the benefit, I wouldn’t have been able to come home.” Catt said the wheelchair ramp and other modifications to the home were completed with funds from the benefit. “Allison had it all ready when I came home — she has been amazing.” He said the Town of Stettler’s actions were “quick and helpful,” in lowering a curb outside his property to make it wheelchair accessible. “I am lucky to be a part of this community.” Since arriving home, Catt has taken physio and occupational therapy twice a week at the Stettler hospital. He has a care worker stay with him during the day at his home. See ‘Catt’ on Page A2
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Landon Catt, 35, has battled back from a July 2011 dirt-biking accident that left him as a quadriplegic. His courage afterward has earned him the Glen Rose Award.
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Four central Alberta communities — Bashaw, Castor, Delburne and Stettler — have welcomed a new Catholic priest to their parishes. Rev. Dontus Ihekwoaba arrived in the area last month from Jasper, where he served for six years as parish priest at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Previous to his Jasper stint, he served in parishes in Edmonton, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain. Fr. Ihekwoaba, a priest for 16 years, has replaced Rev. Arlan Parenteau, who served the area Catholic churches for seven years. Fr. Parenteau has relocated to the Northwest Terri-
tories, where he has four parishes in his charge. “I will continue with what my predecessors did — bring Jesus to the people,” Fr. Ihekwoaba said. One of the notable differences for him is the great amount of driving required to minister the four parishes in his charge. He conducts regular services in Stettler at Christ-King Catholic Church, which has more than 200 families registered in the parish, along with Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Castor, where 150 families are registered, and in Bashaw at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, which serves more than 100 families. The mass begins at 9 and 11 a.m. each Sunday
in Stettler and Castor, with the times alternating between the two communities. In Bashaw, the mass is at 6 p.m. each Saturday. St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delburne is a mission parish that serves five families. Delburne’s mass is only held periodically, and Fr. Ihekwoaba hadn’t yet visited that community last week. Fr. Ihekwoaba said to make it easier for people to remember his name, he’s comfortable with being called “Father Don.” “I am enjoying my stay here — it is a beautiful place, beautiful town and beautiful people,” said Fr. Ihekwoaba, who has lived in Stettler for the past six weeks. “The town is so clean and the people are very friendly.”
He referred to Stettler and Jasper as “small rural towns,” after coming from an urban centre in Nigeria. His homeland has more than 170 million people who speak hundreds of languages, though English is considered the official language. Fr. Ihekwoaba returns to Nigeria almost every year for a vacation, because his family members all reside there. He said he likes to know what goes on in central Alberta and he reads local newspapers to gain insight. As for the length of his stay in the area, Fr. Ihekwoaba said it would be the archbishop who decides the duration and when it’s time to spread the gospel of Jesus to a different audience.
Catt sets sights on being able to stand Continued from Page A1 He has also converted his garage into an exercise gym, where he does a two-hour workout each day by Velco-strapping himself to the equipment. “I am amazed at how far I have come,” said Catt, who’s now able to do more with his arms and has gained
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upper-body strength. He said he has regained some feeling in his legs, though they’re numb — like being frozen by a dentist — and he can wiggle his toes a bit. With some modification, he can operate a computer and finds computer-action games effective handeye co-ordination. He’s looking forward to the day he can operate a car
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This is the summary of Stettler RCMP service calls for the past week. Calls that have SUI attached are still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding unsolved crimes or incidents is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). Monday, Sept. 17 3:15 p.m. — Complaint of an ongoing problem with a 16-year-old male driver, operating a gold Ford F-150 pickup in the area of 43 Avenue Close. The caller reported that the truck is being driven at a high rate of speed, tire marks were left on the pavement and the vehicle is always in and out of the cul-de-sac. An investigator identified the young driver and issued a verbal warning. 3:48 p.m. — A 911 call reported a two-vehicle collision on Highway 12 between Tim Hortons and Boston Pizza. A 54-year-old female driver from Millet was operating a Ford Edge eastbound on Highway 12, when a 40-year-old female driver from Erskine, operating a GMC Yukon, turned southbound on 67 Street from the westbound lane on Highway 12. The Yukon driver was charged for turning left unsafely. There were no injuries and damage was more than $2,000. 4:31 p.m. — An anonymous female caller was concerned about an unknown male who slept in West Stettler Park last night. The male was reported to be wearing a grey and white hoody and there were no other clothing
descriptions. He was also reported to be just walking around town, as he had no place to stay. He was last seen walking on 57 Street, but was not located by investigators. The subject of the complaint was later identified as a 36-year-old man from Emmerson Acres. Tuesday, Sept. 18 9:05 a.m. — Commercial false alarm at Lawlor Jewellers on 50 Street. Investigators were cancelled prior to attending. 10:38 a.m. — Complaint of utttering threats at a residence on Third Avenue South in Big Valley. The caller reported that a handyman threatat ened him because the caller hired someone else to fix his house and not the local carpenter. There was no violence and the caller did not wish investigators to follow up the complaint. Noon — Report a twovehicle collision on Township Road 38-4. A 64-yearold male driver, operating a Buick Century, stated he was westbound before he hit pavement and saw a grader. He followed the grader for a few minutes, then pulled out to the left side of the road and he believed that the grader operator saw him. At that point, the grader stopped, then proceeded to back up. The Buick was damaged on the passenger side of the car, with the tires of the grader. The grader operator was issued a violation ticket for backing up unsafely. 1:34 p.m. — A 78-yearold male from Hay River, N.W.T., reported that he lost his wallet while in the Sobeys grocery store. The wallet has not yet been recovered. 3:27 p.m. — Report of a white-coloured steer on the
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with her suicidal daughter, who was sitting in her vehicle in the detachment parking lot. The mother was en route to the Red Deer hospital when the daughter stated she was not going to go and was taking off her seatbelt. An investigator arrested the 14-year-old under provisions of the Mental Health Act and transported her to the Stettler hospital for an assessment. 11:47 a.m. — Report of a possible impaired driver in the Tim Hortons drivethru. A group of five young males in a brown-coloured Chevrolet pickup were observed mixing drinks. The suspect vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. A search of the truck located open liquor inside and the 16-year-old driver from Stettler was issued a violation ticket for transporting open liquor in easy access to the cccupants, contrary to the Gaming and Liquor Regulations. The liquor was seized and disposed. 2:37 p.m. — A 911 call of a dog in distress inside a car in front of “Cutting Corners� on 50 Street. As an investigator attended 50 Street, the caller reported the brown-coloured Pontiac had departed the area. The licence plate for the vehicle did not match the description, so there was no follow-up. 4:38 p.m. — Complaint of a child-custody dispute at a residence on Range Road 38-4. The father of a threeyear-old boy threatened violence if he did not see his son. The threats were made 10 days prior to the complainant calling the police. She was instructed to call 911 should the father arrive at the residence. See ‘Police’ on Page A8
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Promoting Stettler in the tradition of Carl Stettler
Lougheed move to federal politics would have altered course for Canada Pat Murphy Troy Media The natural reaction to Peter Lougheed’s death is to look back at the highlights and accomplishments of a remarkable political career. But a further response would be to think about what might have been. It’s not much of a stretch to say that the federal Progressive Conservative leadership was there for Lougheed’s taking in 1976. He’d certainly have been the front-runner. And a convention that ultimately awarded the prize to the little-known Joe Clark would hardly have passed over the popular premier of Alberta. Various reasons have been offered for Lougheed’s reluctance. At the time, internationally-driven energy prices were a source of conflict, with Eastern Canada being of the view that it was entitled to Alberta’s oil on the cheap. Some, such as the NDP’s David Lewis, described Albertans and Lougheed as the “blue-eyed sheiks.” There was also the matter of power. Lougheed enjoyed being premier, which was a job with more oomph than that of leader of the opposition in Ottawa. To be sure, the opposition leader might become prime minister, but then again he might not. And there was the nagging question of the ability to communicate in French. In an era where additional importance was being placed on language, Lougheed was lacking in that regard. Still, Pierre Trudeau had become so unpopular by 1979 that it’s hard to imagine a Lougheed-led opposition not doing at least as well as Joe Clark did in that year’s federal election. And being a much more adept politician than Clark, Lougheed would surely not have fumbled away his government within a matter of months. Accordingly, Trudeau’s retirement would have continued as per plan, with no political resurrection and no second act. Had that happened, Canada today would be quite a different place. For one thing, there’d have been no National Energy Program (NEP). And the Liberal brand wouldn’t be quite as toxic as it currently is in Alberta. There’d also have been no repatriation of the constitution and no Charter of Rights and Freedoms. For many, that would be a loss, the intervening years having provided the Charter with an iconic status. Others would be less bothered, remembering that pre-Charter Canada enjoyed a full range of freedoms,
including democracy, free speech, due process, and so forth. And absent repatriation, there’d be no legend of Rene Levesque being “stabbed in the back” during the infamous “Night of Long Knives,” and thus no meme of Quebec being “left out” of the constitution. There’d also have been no rancorous debates over the Meech Lake and Charlottetown accords. Then there’s the transformation of conservative politics in Canada. Lougheed, after all, was a Red Tory, a once-dominant species. Further, his initial rise had been at the expense of Alberta’s Social Credit, a dynasty that had been presided over for decades by Preston Manning’s father. So the rise of Reform would not have been a welcome development to him. That rise can be ascribed to a range of factors. Western alienation exacerbated by the energy price wars and the NEP; resentment of a federal establishment that was perceived as favouring Central Canada, particularly Quebec; distaste for the ongoing obsession with constitutional change; concern about the spiralling fiscal deficit; and what evolved into a visceral dislike for aspects of Brian Mulroney’s personality. Taken together, these factors provided the perfect storm to facilitate Reform’s 1993 breakthrough. And, thanks also to their subsequent political ineptitude, the federal Progressive Conservatives were essentially dead within a few years. But had Lougheed become prime minister in 1979 and remained in office through the 1980s, the ground would have been far less fertile for Reform. There’d have been no NEP, and no constitutional saga. With his respect for provincial rights and insistence that the West deserved its due, alienation would have been substantially diluted. And there’d have been no Brian Mulroney to act as a lightning rod during the years of Reform’s rise. Of course, there were other pressures that would have pushed conservative politics toward the right. One only has to look at Ralph Klein’s rise in Alberta and Mike Harris’s ascent in Ontario. Still, it’s hard to escape the conclusion that, had Lougheed made the move in 1976, today’s political landscape across Canada would be different. Troy Media columnist Pat Murphy worked in the Canadian financial services industry for more than 30 years. Originally from Ireland, he has a degree in history and economics.
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I have been teaching from the book of Ephesians in our morning service for several weeks … months, actually. Last Sunday, I shared from Ephesians 6:1-4, which addresses children’s obedience and parental responsibilities. As I studied for my presentation, I remembered many conversations with frustrated parents. A number of them shared that they had all but given up on their children. Some of them asked if I believed that their efforts were really worthwhile. They wondered if they had actually made a difference. We need to be careful to preface even biblical promises and precepts by reminding people that though we try to do right, there is no guarantee that things will turn out right. There is always that nasty little business of free will and everyone, even our children (sometimes it might seem, especially our children) have and utilize that freedom of choice. Nevertheless, it’s always right to do right and to live right ... and I definitely believe that parents make a difference. Both scripture and practical/historical evidence affirms the fact that parental teaching and example is influential. In 2 Timothy 1:5, credit goes to the influence of Grandmother Lois and mother Eunice with Timothy’s salvation. This young man was mentored by and travelled with the apostle Paul and he later became the pastor of Ephesus. Psalm 103:17 says, “But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.” Proverbs 13:22 adds, “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children ...” You can probably see why these have become two of my favourite passages since
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I’ve become a grandfather. From a practical and historical angle, an investigation into the famous 18th century revival preacher Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) showed that of 1,394 known descendants, 100 became preachers and missionaries, another 100 practised law, 80 became public officials, 75 were officers in the army or navy, 65 taught in colleges, 60 were medical doctors, 60 of them published books, 30 were judges, 13 became college presidents, three were senators and one became a U.S. vice-president. In contrast, Edwards’s contemporary, Max Jukes, had 310 descendants who died in abject poverty, 150 were convicted criminals, 100 became hopeless drunkards, seven committed murder, and 50 per cent of his female offspring became prostitutes. “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honour your father and mother, which is the first commandment, with a promise so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:1-4) Keep training and instructing, parents — it makes a difference!
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Stettler students score above-average marks, despite 22-day teachers’ strike 2002 — 10 years ago — Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation’s 30-person bicycle, led by local stroke survivors Bill Lane and Danny Grover, made its way through the streets of Byemoor. — Many crops in the area are a 100 per cent write-off, following the worst drought in 100 years. — Olana Norman, born and raised at Stettler, was awarded first place in a national photography competition. — Helen Bailey, Westwoods’ correspondent for the Independent for the past 38 years, was honoured with a surprise 85th birthday party at Gadsby. — Endmoor community volunteers were recognized with a steak barbecue at the Endiang Hall. — Donalda resident Mary Dubyna celebrated her 102nd birthday. — Harry Home of Jasper was the first inductee at the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame in Big Valley. 1992 — 20 years ago — Stettler MLA and Alberta Premier Don Getty attended the Erskine
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School renovation official opening. — Redford Peeples was elected Stettler’s mayor by acclamation, after Bob Stewart stepped down. — Diploma marks for Stettler high school students were above average, despite a teachers’ strike that lasted for 22 instructional days. — Local 4-H members Stephanie Mappin, April Mappin, Heath McCrindle, Virginia Chostner and Jimilee Carothers have raised more than 150 pheasants for the Alberta government’s Raise and Release program. — Jim and Grace Rae of Scotland spent three weeks in the area visiting relatives Mickey Pearn at Stettler and Andy and Agnes Sorensen and Alex and Anne Smith at Endiang. — Teachers inducted into the Alberta Teachers’ Association at a banquet in Stettler were: Tammy
1982 — 30 years ago — Alan Willis of the Stettler Independent was installed as president of the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association. — Al Voz was honoured with a retirement party after 28 years of service with Gulf Canada. — Jubilee Beverages, bottlers of Pepsi-Cola and 7-Up, contributed $3,000 toward the cost of a new electronic scoreboard at William E. Hay’s football field. — Heartland Motorcycle Club held motocross races at the club’s track at Bar Harbour. — Graduation excercises for 25 graduates were held at MAC Central High School in Alix. — Norm and Lorraine Kelly moved the Byemoor Esso into their new building on Byemoor’s main street. The old building was demolished to make way for parking.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Study reveals ominous Albertans have a right trend for cattle industry to know where taxes go An agricultural thinktank called the Canadian Agricultural Policy Institute (CAPI) recently released a study on the direction of the Canadian cattle industry and its future ramifications. It doesn’t look promising for any sectors, because it brings to light some of the inherent weakness of every sector of the industry. The study, which was partially financed by the Alberta Meat and Livestock Agency, in more ways than one is telling us essentially what we already suspected. It’s not the first study about the realities of the cattle and beef industry in Canada, but it is more upfront and direct than most efforts in the past. The problem with it — as with most studies — is will it be taken seriously and acted upon, or will it be filed away in that place were so many other wellmeaning studies end up? The CAPI reports on the declining share and value of Canadian beef, not only in exports but also in our domestic market. It clearly points out that our biggest beef trading partner, the U.S., is eating our lunch. Our exports to that market bring us less value, and our imports from the U.S. are taking a good chunk of our premium markets. The obvious solution would be to find more offshore markets that will pay us a premium over the U.S. market for our beef. Our beef export agency, both past and present, has been diligently working at that approach for years, but it seems much more needs to be done. The report talks about the declining competitiveness of Canadian beef production. That’s no secret, but some aspect of that reality is quite difficult to resolve, considering the industry is a victim of the high value of the loonie. Let’s face it, Canadian beef cattle and beef exports to the U.S. are quite
competitive when the dollar is 60 cents. It’s not in the game when it’s $1.05. That’s when discounting becomes the only hope to maintain a share of the market for beef. What the high loonie also exposes is the high cost of our extra regulatory burden and our higher labour costs. Add all that together and you get what the CAPI report so vividly portrays. The report suggests that the industry needs to seriously consider a better and more co-ordinated supply chain to meet consumer needs and trends in food production and marketing. It laments that there is very little sign of any leadership in the cattle and beef industry to achieve such an approach. It highlights that crossindustry co-operation seemed to exist just after the outbreak of BSE. True enough — but the implication is that only the onset of an almost total collapse of the industry will force such co-operation between the various sectors. One hesitates to come up with excuses as to why the industry continues to lurch toward disfunction, but it’s the realities of the cattle and beef business in Canada. The fact is primary production, feeding and processing of cattle and retail marketing of beef have been mutually
antagonistic in the marketplace since the beginnings of the business in this country. To make money, each sector tries to take a chunk out of the other — almost never does the entire chain make money at the same time. That market psychology is hard to change. Most leadership within every sector tends to have the same mindset. Hence, we see the primary sector and feeding sector at a constant war with each other over checkoffs — meanwhile, the wheels are falling off the stability of the industry — it boggles the mind. The report notes that the Canadian cattle herd is down by about 1 million head, which is a whopping 20 per cent. That reality not only exacerbates the present situation, but makes any future recovery or marketing realignment a lot more difficult. That is a very precarious road to be on, if the fate of the hog industry is any example. One hopes the report will be taken to heart by the movers and shakers in the Canadian cattle and beef industry, and that they consider working together will be a lot more productive to a stable cattle and beef industry. But don’t hold your breath — it just might take another industry disaster like BSE to shake up the players to some sense of reality.
Recently, Albertans have heard comments from the Alberta Health Services (AHS) board chair Stephen Lockwood, raising issue with the number of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act requests (FOIP) received by AHS. For readers unfamiliar, FOIP refers to the law that allows journalists and members of the public to request information from public bodies funded with taxpayer dollars. In short, it’s a way to keep track of the people tasked with running AHS or other publicly funded bodies. Mr. Lockwood’s comments, however, raised issue with the fact AHS has received a number of FOIP requests, saying the cost incurred is equivalent to 14 hip surgeries. The board chair then had the gall to say “those dollars will be lost to health care forever.” Firstly, FOIP has found hard evidence of inappropriate use of taxpayers’ hardearned money by health executives, information that would have otherwise been swept under the rug and hidden forever. Think of Allaudin Merali, who made taxpayers pay his outrageous claims for repairs to his Mercedes Benz, not to mention his butler and booze. If an enterprising journalist had not filed the FOIP, Merali would still be on the public dole, having been recently reappointed by the PC government. Fortunately, the outrageous expenses were found out and the public spared from more abuse of the system from this one individual, but how much more misuse of taxpayers’ money could be out there? But for Mr. Lockwood, who speaks for the AHS board, FOIP is a nuisance they’d rather not have to deal with. They would apparently be OK with these outrageous expense claims by executive staff, because the much-lesser cost of the FOIP would not have been incurred. That is looking at the problem entirely backwards. Comments indicating the chair of AHS would rather not have to comply with FOIP requests, with the straw-man excuse that there is a cost, miss the point. FOIPP requests have become the necessary cost of finding out what govern-
From the Legislature MLA Report by Rick Strankman ment departments are doing with taxpayers’ money. What Lockwood fails to mention are the millions of dollars lost to health care, forever, due to the PC legacy of waste and mismanagement that has left Albertans with some of the lowest performance outcomes in health care across the country. For instance, between 2009 and 2012, AHS has gifted more than $35 million in platinum severance packages to top executives. In the same time period, AHS has given out $834,000 in bonuses for failing to meet its already pathetically low waittime targets. Combined bonuses and severances from the past three years could pay for about 1,810 knee or hip surgeries, or 725 new senior-care support workers for home care, long-term care or assisted living. The Wildrose Official Opposition recently unveiled an alternative plan to protect taxpayers by calling for an end to bonuses for senior health executives until the province is back in a surplus position. The Wildrose would also review and reform future severance packages to be more modest and related to job performance. Albertans deserve accountability, transparency and a high level of service from our health-care system, and currently we receive none of the above. Wildrose stands for accountability and transparency, and I will continue to stand up for the rights of Albertans to know where their tax money is spent, even if it ruffles the feathers of a few PC appointees and loyalists. To contact Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman, email drumheller. stettler@assembly.ab.ca.
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Stettler’s Good Samaritan recovers man’s money LES STULBERG Independent reporter Stettler’s John Sommerville is proof that Good Samaritans really do exist. His good deed has touched a family more than 6,000 kilometres away in Stephenville, Nfld. Sommerville, an ATCO Electric linesman, was checking a power line along Highway 12 near Gadsby on Sept. 14 when he noticed a $20 bill in the ditch. Looking further, he found more twenties and soon had $100. Somerville said he thought to himself, “This is going to be a good day.” A greater search in the ditch yielded $205. Suspecting the wind might have blown some money in the ditch on the other side of the highway, Sommerville checked that ditch as well. His assumptions were correct. The more he walked, the more $20 bills he found. By the end of the morning, he had found $645. During his search, he also found a bank receipt, a calling card and driver’s licence, all with the same name. It was that of Patrick Butler from Stephenville. Sommerville then found the wallet. It only contained two photos of young children. Somerville said he knew the right thing to do was to return the wallet and its contents to the rightful owner. He returned to Stettler for lunch and pondered if he should turn his find into the police, but decided to call the number on the calling card instead. Somerville reached Butler’s wife, Brenda. “She was ecstatic,” Somerville said. The woman explained that her husband had come to Alberta to search for work, carrying $1,000 in cash, all in $20 bills. The Butlers had borrowed $1,000 so Patrick could come to Alberta to hunt for a job, which he found with Frac Water Solutions at Consort. He had to attend a course in Calgary on Aug. 8, and during the return trip, he had stopped for a break near Gadsby, where he lost his wallet. Somerville got the Butlers’ address
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John Sommerville of Stettler holds some of the cash he found this month along Highway 12 near Gadsby. He also found a wallet that enabled him to locate the Newfoundland man who had lost almost $1,000. and mailed the wallet and cash to them immediately. “I was excited — I felt on top of the world,” Sommerville said. After lunch, Sommerville returned to the Gadsby site to finish his work and found another $60 to make a total of $705 recovered. He gave the Butlers another call, and mailed that cash as well. The Independent contacted the Butlers on Monday and they had just received the package from Sommerville that morning. “I couldn’t believe it — I never thought I would see it again,” Patrick Butler said from his Newfoundland home. “It’s unbelievable — the money was lying in the ditch for over a month, and to have it found and returned is unbelievable.” Butler said he met many friendly people in Alberta during the month he worked in the province. He returned to Newfoundland in time for moose-hunting season and plans to return to work in Alberta again at the end of September. “I really want to look John up and thank him personally,” Butler said. “This certainly restores one’s faith in humanity,” his wife said. She said the wallet was a gift and also had sentimental value. “When John called, I told him to keep some money as a reward, but he wouldn’t take anything. We can’t express our appreciation enough — nobody appreciates this more than we do.”
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Police probe crashes, incidents with roaming animals Contimued from Page A3 5:09 p.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 12 west, between Alix and Erskine. The complainant advised that a wide load truck had knocked a mirror off of his Dodge Ram pickup. Information was exchanged between the drivers and the damage was estimated not to be more than $2,000. 6:46 p.m. — A 911 call reported young children operating an ATV on Third Avenue South in Big Valley. Three children were
riding on the quad. doing “donuts.” Two of them were wearing full-sized helmets and the third did not have a helmet. An investigator attended the location and talked with an adult and the kids to advise that the ATV operation was unlawful. A warning was issued. 10:14 p.m. — Commercial false alarm at Acklands Grainger on 42 Street. 11:28 p.m. — Report of a large bull on Highway 56, 15 minutes north of Stettler. The animal wasn’t located. Thursday, Sept. 20 1:50 a.m. — Com-
mercial false alarm at the CIBC on 50 Street. The alarm was cancelled prior to an investigator attending. 10:42 a.m. — Report of a motor vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 601, about one kilometre west of Township Road 40-0. 3:34 p.m. — Residential false alarm on Third Street in Big Valley. 4:10 p.m. — Report of a motor vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 56, about one kilometre north of Highway 590. 5:37 p.m. — A 911 call reported a Husky mix dog at the dog park, running
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loose. The caller advised that he tied the dog to a tree with a chain that the dog was dragging. Investigators attended the dog park but weren’t able to locate the dog. 6:23 p.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision on 51 Avenue. An 18-year-old male driver from Stettler was issued a violation ticket for turning left unsafely. 6:30 p.m. — While investigating the two-vehicle collision on 51 Avenue, a strong odour of marijuana could be detected coming from the 18-year-old driver’s Ford Fiesta. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance and is set for Stettler Provincial Court on Oct. 25.
Saturday, Sept. 22 12:15 a.m. — An altercation was reported at 44 Avenue and 57 Street, the Otherside bar,. Investigators attended, but it wasn’t clear what happened. SUI 12:46 a.m. — On 42 Avenue and 57 Street, a dog was reported to investigators to have been barking for several hours. The owner of the dogs was identified as being part of an earlier altercation. The dogs were quiet after he was advised. 3 a.m. — Investigators noticed three people between the train cars at the Alberta Prairie Steam train
station. There had been damage done to the pop machine and the door had been kicked in. It wasn’t known who the people were and police are asking that anyone with information about the crime to report it to the Stettler detachment at 403742-3382. SUI. 3:14 a.m. — A Stettler male was observed by investigators leaving Social Bo’s very intoxicated. Attempts were made to have the young man taken home to his sister’s residence, but he was observed not long after stumbling around town once again. The man was arrested and lodged overnight for his own safety. 4:23 a.m. — At Social Bo’s, a female was observed by investigators to slap a male and then a female. The male and female victims did not co-operate with investigators, so therefore charges could not be laid. The assaulting female was lodged in cells for the night. 4:51 a.m. — At 50A Avenue and 57 Street, an ongoing issue with dogs barking at all hours of the night was reported again. The owner has been working out of town and the person that checks in on the dogs only does so during the day. Animal control will be looking into the issue further and seeking charges. SUI 6:11 a.m. — Near Rochon Sands, a cougar was reported in the area for almost five minutes. Fish and Wildlife were informed and will be looking into the issue. SUI 10:50 a.m. — A wallet was reported lost overnight. 11:22 a.m. — Fuel was reported stolen overnight in Big Valley. A jerry can was stolen out of the rear of a truck. The jerry cans had been locked up. It’s not known who the culprits were. 2:28 p.m. — Speeding was reported in the community of White Sands. The complainant advised investigators that it’s been an ongoing issue. The licence plate provided by the complainant was not a match, so there was little the investigator could do. The description of the speeding vehicle is a newer grey sedan. 2:43 p.m. — A girl was reported driving an orange quad on the east end of Big Valley. Quads are not to be driven in any municipality or on any roads. Investigators made patrols, but didn’t locate the female driver. The identity of the female is known and charges are pending, SUI 2:45 p.m. — Suspicious activity was reported just outside of town to the west. It’s known to investigators that this area is a possible location where drug
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dealers will meet and complete their transactions. Stettler RCMP urges all members of the community to call investigators if they suspect activity like that in their neighbouthood. 5:02 p.m. — A residence on 56 Street Close was reported having loud music coming from the garage. Investigators attended and spoke to the property rep, who was practising with his band. He agreed to turn the volume down on the amps, and didn’t realize he was bothering anyone. 5:38 p.m. — Near 58 Street and 44 Avenue, a golden retriever was reported to be roaming around off its leash. The dog was not being aggressive or causing any problems. Police attended the location, but did not locate the dog and its owners are not known. 9:17 p.m. — At 42 Street and 48 Avenue, a 911 call was received regarding a domestic dispute. Investigators attended and located a male and a female who were having a verbal argument. There was no violence or threats made. No charges were laid. 9:23 p.m. — A suspicious vehicle, a blue or dark green minivan, was reported on Township Road 38-4 just west of Highway 56. Investigators made patrols, but were not able to locate the van in question. 9:53 p.m. — At 61 Street and 50 Avenue, shoplifting was reported at a local convenience store. The store clerk said that he saw a young male with a bracelet. When the male left the store, he did not have the bracelet and did not pay for it, either. The clerk confronted the male after he had left the store. The male said that he left the bracelet inside. The clerk was not able to locate the bracelet, but the young male was able to find it. The storeowner wasn’t willing to lay charges. Sunday, Sept. 23 1:08 a.m. — Inappropriate calls were reported to investigators. They were being made to victims of recent fatalities. A female voice was heard claiming to be that of the deceased. The number where the call originated from was in the Camrose area. Further investigation is planned. SUI 11:23 a.m. — A male from Stettler attended the detachment concerned about driving that he had witnessed. While yielding to an ambulance, another vehicle that was following pulled out and passed. The driver of the other vehicle was spoken to and was warned about their driving, as the male complainant did not wish to pursue charges or attend court. Monday, Sept. 24 7:00 a.m. — A break and enter and theft was reported from a Big Valley business. SUI 8:49 a.m. — A collision with a deer was reported to have occurred on Highway 835. 9:25 a.m. — Investigators were called to assist with a collision at the Highway 21 and Highway 11 intersection. The collision was determined to be in Bashaw detachment’s area, but Stettler was called on to provide traffic support and any assistance needed. A 77-year-old male that was northbound on Highway 21 did not see the stop sign and continued through the intersection, colliding with a westbound vehicle driven by a 28-year-old man from Kelowna who had the right of way. An elderly male passenger in the northbound truck was taken to Stettler hospital as a precaution. The 77-year-old man was charged with failing to stop for a stop sign. All parties were lucky to have walked away from the collision with minor injuries. Both vehicles were a write-off. 9:39 a.m. — A collision with a coyote was reported to have occurred on Highway 11.
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Both sides mum on Pheasantback closing RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter More information about Pheasantback Golf and County Club going into receivership is expected next week. MNP Ltd. (Meyers Norris Penny) of Edmonton was appointed receiver of Rise Resources Group, under Jim Risler. Risler declined to provide any information or comment when contacted Monday, stating that he wouldn’t provide information while the issue remains in litigation. But he said he plans to release a statement later this week. A request for information from the receiver was also denied when Karen Aylward told the Independent that the company doesn’t comment to the media nor provide information on those types of matters. Since the course opened north of Stettler in 1995, Pheasantback has become a highly-rated golf destination. It was ranked as one of the top-10 courses to play in Alberta and one of the top 100 in Canada.
Food drive slated for Monday night RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter
BOXED IN — Stettler and area residents were primed for Christmas-like shopping at the 69th annual Stettler Rummage Sale last Friday and Saturday at the Agriplex and Stettler Curling Rink. ABOVE: Trina Hoffman (left), Leonard Cox and Mark Westling wait patiently as long lineups were the norm. BELOW: Andrea Nyrerod and son Brody seem to get a jump on Christmas shopping. About $31,000 was raised during the sale, which was about the same amount of money raised last year, said Stettler Kinettes president Allison Baird.
The Stettler and District Food Bank cupboards will be replenished during the annual Stettler Community Food Blitz this Monday night. Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue directs the food drive. Firefighters and volunteers will canvass the community from 6 to 9 p.m. and deliver donations to the Bounty Onsite Safety building. “All donated food items are appreciated, but there is a continual need for canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats,
cheese spread, pasta, macaroni, rice, juices and cereal,” said Kathy Willis, the executive-director of the food bank. Donations of homecanned goods, pickles and jams aren’t accepted under health regulations. Financial donations are also accepted. Anyone wishing to donate food, but who won’t be home during Monday evening, is requested to leave the donations at the front door. For more information on the food drive, phone Willis at 403-742-4567.
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early years and would be loaded into wagons and sleighs and deliver the coal around town.” Tours will be available at the elevator site Saturday and at the Stettler Museum from Friday to Sunday. People are invited to take pictures on the museum site. “People can bring their own cameras and take pictures of their family or friends,” said general manager Karen Wahlund. Museum curator Wilda Gibbon will also be available to answer questions and explain features of the museum, which hosts a pie sale Saturday. A variety of other events for people of all ages are set for the weekend. “The anchor event will be the family concert and dance Friday night,” said Aubrey Brown, the executive-director of Stettler Regional Board of Trade. The Stettler Recreation
Centre is the central base for many of the activities, including the family dance and concert, a Much Music video skating party and Cultural Café on Saturday night and the Gospel Café on Sunday afternoon. Organizers expect big crowds downtown Saturday for a 15-minute flash dance at 10:30 a.m. and the tailgate farmers’ market, with up to 30 vendors, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stettler was selected this summer as one of 64 communities awarded $5,000 each to celebrate the fifth annual provincial celebration with free events. Young dancers from Danceology in Stettler will perform, while St. James’ Gate Rocking Celtic takes the stage at Friday’s concert and dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. Student dancers are slated to perform a variety of dances, including Irish, Highland and couples.
Churches and musical groups and choirs are invited to participate in an informal afternoon of music and fellowship at 2 p.m. Sunday. Groups or individuals interested in performing are asked to call Ross Helgeton at 403-742-9507. Weekend activities include an open house at Cabinet of Curiosities, Taste of Bosnia at The Coffee Tree, and children’s crafts, bannock and beef stew at Parent Link Centre. Saturday’s schedule includes fall family photo shoots at Memories for Eternity, rollerskating and blading with Heartland Rollergirls in West Stettler Park, shinny at the SRC, and the Red Solo Cup Party at Social Bo’s at 9 p.m. Saturday. Madagascar 3 hits the Jewel Theatre screen Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, phone 403-742-3181.
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year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Big Valley Community Hall. If interested, please contact Andrea at 403876-2064. The Big Valley Historical Society is very proud to announce that the Big Valley Grain Elevator has just been designated a “provincial historic site.”
A special thank-you goes out to all the volunteers and members of the Big Valley Beautification Society, the Big Valley Library, the historical society and the all the village staff members who worked so hard throughout the summer maintaining the coal carts, flower beds, gardens and parks throughout our village. Big Valley looked wonderful all season, thanks to your dedication. Happy birthday wishes for October go out to Brenda Campbell – 1, Michelle Cassidy – 4, Barb Skocdopole – 4, Dennis Kyncl – 5, Loshauna Annable – 7, Alice Faye Watts – 10, Don Walker – 11,
Doug Duncan – 12, Hope Skocdopole – 12, Brenda Woods – 14, Elaine Haberstock – 19, Tom Mitchell – 20, Cassandra Visser – 24, Carla Visser – 24, Leonard Mogck – 26, Dale Colp – 27, Michelle Jensen – 29, Nathan Houle – 29, Gladys Nicklom – 30, and Corinne Feusi – 31. Happy anniversary to Dennis and Rita Kyncl – 7, Gerard and Tracey Forde – 8, Jack & Barb Skocdopole – 22, and Curt and Connie Watts – 25. Once again, we must apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact me with any corrections, additions or updates to our birthday/anniversary lists at l.stillinger@gmail.com.
Community signs onto wind project Last Wednesday, the community came out in full force to sign their names to the large wind turbine blade on display at the rodeo grounds. The blade is scheduled to hang on Windmill No. 52, south of the highway. The students from Coronation, Brownfield, Gus Wetter, Theresetta and Mother Teresa came in the afternoon to put their names on the blade, get their faces painted and receive a gift from the organizers. Bus tours, speeches, visiting and a barbecue dinner kept everyone busy after 4 p.m. A visit with the caterers revealed that they had fed in the neighbourhood of 1,600 people by 7 p.m. School council met on Monday evening and elected a new executive. Melody Neufeld is chairperson, with Tara Schilling as vice-chair. Lisa Kent remains as secretary, with Cynthia Perry as treasurer. The school council directors are Laura Gamroth, Alison Schauer, Sandra Johnson, Charles Muncy, Loreena MacGilivray and Mandy Gonda. Home-room moms and hotlunch moms were chosen. A date for awards night was finalized and fundraisers were discussed. Council will organize “Christmas in the Village” to coincide with the Santa Breakfast on Dec. 2. Our community had four graduating students last June. Daniel Godbersen is working in the area; Amber Neilson is enrolled at Medicine Hat as a special needs teacher; Luke Nibourg is at Mount Royal, working on a diploma in aviation and his commercial pilot’s licence, and James Ross is first helping his parents with the harvest. Congratulations to those students and others who continue with their education. Alison Dahmer is in the seond year of her education program at Camrose; Kourtney Hronek is in her third year of kinesiology at Camrose; Brittany Mabbott is in the final year of education in Red Deer; Tessa Mabbott is in a combined lab and X-ray technician program at NAIT; Samantha Neilson is in her second year
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of social-work studies at Medicine Hat; and Lorrissa Schilling is in her third year of her science program in Edmonton. Our community bids farewell to Glen Poor, who is now living in the west country near Rimbey. John and Judy de Mos spent a few days touring the area around Selkirk, Man. The wind kept blowing the sand on them as they tried to enjoy Grand Beach. Visitors with Dale and Melody Kent last week were Mel’s sister, Carol Peterson, from Fort Saskatchewan, and Greg and Laura from Fort Nelson. The beautiful colours of autumn fill the countryside as our farming and ranching community complete the harvest and prepare for another winter. Please note that there is a total fire ban in our area. No burning barrels —no fire permits — no exceptions. COMING UP: This Thursday and Oct. 4 — the hall board hosts ham and turkey bingos in time for Thanksgiving; Oct. 13. — Halkirk Elks annual oyster fry and white elephant sale. Contact Dale Kent for info and tickets, because the event usually sells out long before the deadline.
Condolences extended to families of two former Rumsey-area residents A week ago Monday, volunteers gathered at St. Mary’s Health Care Centre in Trochu to host the regular monthly birthday party for the residents. There was only one birthday this month — Ida Sidness. Family members came to join in the celebrations and be with their sister. Marilyn Olmstead was the hostess this month and everyone enjoyed the delicious homemade carrot cake. Hostess for October will be Lois Kiemele. Grace (Box) Meston of Trochu passed away last Monday, Sept. 17, in the early hours at the Three Hills hospital, where she was prior to her death. Funeral services were held this Monday in Trochu United Church, with Rev. Pat Dyson conducting the service. Funeral services were also held Monday in the Rumsey community hall for Myrtle Upton, who passed away Sept. 16 at her home in the extended-care facility of St. Mary’s Health Care Centre in Trochu. We extend sympathy to the families of both of those past residents of the Rumsey area. Best wishes for a short stay to Helen Steen, who is in the Drumheller hospital. It’s a good thing she got most of her garden in before having to go to the hospital. Hope to see you at home again real soon, Helen. Harvest weather favoured the wedding party last Saturday when Myrna and Blair were married in an outdoor wedding at Rowley. The banquet and the rest of the festivities were held in the Rumsey community
hall. Those folks live on the Wieland place, west of town, and are so busy with their renovations and landscaping that not too many folks have met them. Both are “mounted shooters,” which is becoming a very popular sport in rodeo circles. They competed at the Ponoka Stampede. Plans are that they will have some of these competitions at their farm in the future. Congratulations. Farmers and gardeners are keeping busy with fall work. Harvesting is in full swing, with some folks done by now. With the spotty rains that we have had over the summer, yields vary from place to place in the same field. We did miss the hailstorms right in our area, but just south of us in the Morrin area, they got hit pretty hard. It’s such a mess to try and combine and take care of the grain and straw. Good luck to everyone. Hope the weather holds until everyone is done. It’s been a phenomenal fall of good harvest weather. Thanks be to God. The next church service in the Morrin United church will be Sunday, Oct. 7, which is Thanksgiving Sunday. Rev. Mervyn and Marilyn Penfoud of Stettler will perform the service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. This is the final week of September — where does the time go?
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Horse dies in suspected cougar attack Cougars have been spotted in the Byemoor area, and last week a horse was killed in a suspected cougar attack on the farm of Brad and Terri Mappin. A 22-year-old mare that Terri had raised from a colt was the victim of the attack. The mare was found in a treed area, and the other horses that were in that pasture appeared to have been scared through the fence. The description of the injuries to Fish and Wildlife officials confirm the attack was likely that of a cougar. It was a sad day for the Mappins to find their beloved family pet killed in that way. Several from our district took the opportunity to be a part of history by participating in the wind turbine blade-signing at Halkirk last Wednesday. The massive wind turbines are forever changing the Halkirk skyline and can be seen from the hills a short distance north of Endiang. The students from Byemoor School are taking swimming lessons in Stettler for three weeks. Shelly Schellenberg is the bus driver. Congratulations to Janice Gutsche and Brad Berg, who were married on Saturday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church near Scapa. The reception and dance were held in Hanna, where the newlyweds will reside. Janice is the older daughter of Brian and Lynn Gutsche and granddaughter of Art and Lucy Gutsche and Walter Viste. We wish this fine young couple all the best as they begin their married life together. The house in Byemoor that many will remember as the former Herb and Evelyne Schultz home has been demolished to make way for the new home of Gordie and Roxy Gallagher. We extend sympathy to Lane and Bobbi Buch-
Renovations spruce up Friendship By Darlene Tantrum Donalda & District Museum The Donalda Friendship Club has been very busy the last few weeks, doing interior maintenance. A new floor has been laid. Thanks to the guys who did the job. The painting was expected to be completed by Wednesday. Thanks to those who worked endless hours filling holes, priming and painting. It will be worth it when finished. Come out for the return of the Pancake Breakfast and Jam Session on Sunday, Oct. 14, with breakfast starting at 11 a.m. The Donalda Community Arts will host “The Willy Bronze Poker Rally,� kicking off with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. and registration at 10 a.m. for all who would like to get out for a fall ride. That will be followed by an Octoberfest 2012 on Oct. 13 at the Donalda Community Hall, starting with dinner at 5 p.m. For more information, call Becky at 403-883-2436. Birthday wishes go out to Hadie Salmon, Aaron Anderson, Lisa Salmon, Nadira Komishki, Colin Bailey, Darren Rider, Ty Nixon, Chad Laye, Cianne Andres, Linda Jones, Ty Olson and everyone else who is celebrating a birthday this week.
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The Endmoor Drop-In Centre hosts the first crib meet of the fall season on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the centre. All players are welcome; there is no need to be neither a senior, nor a member, to play. Rod and Lynnette spent a week travelling in the U.S. While in South Dakota, they visited Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, which they found interesting. There will be a bridal shower for Chelsea Walker, bride-elect of Alan Pero, at the Byemoor hall on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Keep in mind the bridal shower for Melitta Walgenbach, bride-to-be of Chad Sorensen, on Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Endiang hall. Remember the Byemoor Hotel’s monthly brunch buffet is this Sunday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The first day of autumn brought more summer-like weather. Although the dry weather has been good for harvest, the pastures are drying up and in dire need of rain. Little-known fact: Any month that starts on a Sunday will have a Friday the 13th in it.
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Town council urges Highway 56 repaving RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Alberta Transportation has long-term plans to upgrade Highway 56 through Stettler, but the wants urgent action to upgrade a crumbling road that was last improved more than 25 years ago. At its regular meeting last week, town council approved a staff recommendation to urge Alberta Transportation to repave Highway 56 between 46 Street and 57 Street. “This road needs to see base remediation, new asphalt and concrete and new thermoplastic line markings installed,� operations diretor Melissa Robbins said in her report to council. With a video produced by Robbins in hand, town council plans to plea for prompt action when local representatives meet with Alberta Transportation officials at the fall convention of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association this Wednesday to Friday. With the deteriorating condition of the road, many houses shake and pictures fall off walls as heavy vehicles pass by, reported Rob Stoutenberg, the town’s chief administrative officer. “This is an issue of quality of life for many residents.� Sections of the curb and gutter need to be replaced to provide better drainage, Robbins said. This spring, Alberta Transportation confirmed long-term plans to upgrade and realign the highway in the north part of the town with a roundabout in the northeast. Officials said the project could occur in about 30 years or more, and might never happen. In past years, parts of Highway 56 have been repaved, Robbins said. Traffic lights at 70 Street Farther west, the town also wants the timing of the traffic lights on Highway 12 at 70 Street to be reset to shorten the time that traffic stops to wait to make a left-hand turn from 70 Street onto the highway. “There’s no consistency,� said Mayor Dick Richards. Council again approved a staff recommendation to request that Alberta Transportation shorten the waits to maintain traffic flows without excessive delays. “Priority is given to highway traffic, which is understandable,� Robbins said. “However, when vehicles approach the intersection from 70 Street, the sensors at the intersection should recognize the vehicle and adjust the timing of the signal as required.� Drivers can often wait up to five or six minutes for a green light to turn left, Stoutenberg said.
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Storm-sewer replacement tender Council awarded a tender for storm-sewer replacements this year to Wally’s Backhoe Services Ltd. of Stettler, with a $296,214 bid, the lowest of three tenders. Council also agreed to increase the budget to a maximum of $285,000, including engineering, from the original budget of $200,000. That work would upgrade the utility across Recreation Road to replace a deteriorating section of the storm main line. New pump for lift station Council awarded a tender for a new Flyt pump and equipment for the east-end lift station to Xylem of Calgary for $34,097, plus the federal goods and services tax. “During the year, the pump operated successfully and the decision to delay the replacement was made, and this year the pump has been plugging regularly and cannot be delayed longer,� Robbins said.
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Student of the Game Wildcats’ newcomer a man for all seasons JOHN M AC N EIL Independent editor There’s a new kid in town — and that’s good news for the Stettler Wildcats. Braden Deagle has jumped into the William E. Hay Composite High School athletic program with the same enthusiasm that made him a standout at Consort School in previous years. Deagle, a Grade 11 student, is a member of the senior boys’ volleyball team at his new school, and plans to play other sports later in the school year. His family moved to Stettler this summer, and Deagle was keen to continue an active lifestyle that has been his way of life since elementary school. Last year, he was the senior male athlete of the year at Consort School, and was recognized as the MVP in basketball and track and field. “We’re excited to have Braden here at William E. Hay,” said Wildcats senior boys’ volleyball coach Erroll Brager, a new teacher at the school. “It looks like he’s going to be a great addition to our athletic program.” Early in the high school volleyball season, Deagle has already emerged as a go-to man for the Wildcats. “Braden is a very versatile player,” Brager said. “He can play pretty well any position. We’ve got him setting now, but he can hit the ball as well. “He shows lots of dedication and leadership. He shows up to work every day in practice and takes it seriously. He sets a good example for everybody.” Deagle, 16, is used to taking volleyball seriously. He comes from a reputable Consort program that’s small-town in name only. Volleyball hasn’t been as prominent a sport in Stettler, so it’s been an adjustment for Deagle on and off the court. “It’s definitely a lot different than Consort, because Consort is so serious about it,” he said.
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“The coaches are pretty crazy (intense) there. They work you hard. “This year, it’s a little less serious (with the Wildcats), but we’re definitely improving. I was leery at the beginning, but I’m pretty impressed with how we’re coming along. It should be pretty good this year.” The Wildcats resume league action tonight when they visit the Hunting Hills Lightning in Red Deer. Although such tests can be as daunting as writing final exams, the opportunity to play against high-calibre city schools is one of the perks that Deagle has appreciated since joining the Wildcats and a new league. “I’ve never played those teams before, because it’s always just been small towns, for the past five years,” he said. “It’s really good to get to play (city teams), because the skill level is pretty high compared to what’s out there. It’s difficult competition. The
league will be pretty hard.” Deagle believes his transition to a new team, school and community has been eased through his involvement in sports. “Oh yeah, for sure,” he said. “Sports definitely makes life more enjoyable. It’s just what I love to do. It helps to get to know people, so that’s what I was looking forward to (in moving to Stettler). It definitely helps build friendships, so it makes it easier.” Deagle visited Stettler last spring to participate in the area track and field championships, which were a springboard for the zone and provincial meets. At the high school provincials in Edmonton, he placed sixth among 16 athletes in the junior boys’ long jump, despite battling with shin splints. Next spring, Stettler will host the zone track and field championships, and Deagle hopes to sport the Wildcats’ green and yellow.
“I’m really planning on working hard this year,” he said. “I’ve seen how intense the Stettler coach (Anthony Jones) is, so I know they have a pretty strong track team. I’m looking forward to that.” It seems there’s no looking back for the five-foot-10, 135-pound Deagle, who juggled all four of the sports options offered at Consort School — volleyball, basketball, badminton and track and field. He was the point guard with Consort’s basketball team, and he hopes to join the Wildcats for the coming hoops season. “I’ve been playing basketball since Grade 5,” Deagle said. “I love both volleyball and basketball, so it’s really hard to say (which is my favourite). That’s a really tough question. I don’t even know if I can answer that.” Volleyball might be emerging as his first choice. “One of my friends from my old town wants to play club (volleyball) this year,” Deagle said of that competitive level. “When (the Wildcats) played in the Vikings tournament at Camrose (the weekend before last), one of the university students said that they were interested in me coming to tryouts. So I’m thinking, possibly, about trying for club this year, so that would mean having to sacrifice basketball. “But the main reason why I’d go is just to play with my friend (Frank Kim). It would be really nice to do it again, but it’s just the travelling takes a lot of time.” Deagle and Kim were also badminton partners last year and they competed at the zone championships in Stettler last spring. Deagle, the youngest of five siblings, wears the No. 8 jersey with the Wildcats. He said it’s long been a popular number for his sports-minded family. He knew for about a year that his family had planned to move from their Veteran-area home to Stettler, where his
Braden Deagle, a new student at William E. Hay Composite High School, is part of the Stettler Wildcats senior boys’ volleyball team. Last year, as a Grade 10 student at Consort School, he was the senior high school male athlete of the year. He was also the MVP of Consort’s basketball and track and field teams. father Rob manages the Future Ag dealership. “I’ve playing sports with some of those (Consort) guys since Grade 6, so it’s definitely a huge change this year,” he said. “I’d honestly think about playing volleyball and basketball with my friends every day. You just get used to having them around. It’s really weird, coming to a new town and having to play sports with
no one you know.” Not to mention the adjustment to a considerably bigger high school in Stettler. “Coming from a small town, you grow up with the same kids, you know pretty much everyone in the entire school, and you know the teachers personally, so everyone knows who you are,” Deagle said. See ‘Deagle’ on Page B2
Senior boys anticipate growing pains on volleyball court JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor Stettler’s eight-man lineup is making the most of a limited senior boys’ volleyball roster. The Wildcats are showing signs of improvement, says first-year coach Erroll Brager. “We’ve been in every game we’ve played so far,” Brager said after the Wildcats lost to the Wetaskiwin Sabres last Wednesday night at the William E. Hay Composite High School gym. “We’re hanging in there. We haven’t come away with a victory yet, in league play, but we played strong at a tournament (two weeks ago) in Camrose and we’re getting better every week. “We had a 3-3 record (in the Camrose tourney). The first day, we won two out of three. We were in the middle of the pack. We joined the B pool as the third seed. We had
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a couple of tough games there and ended up finishing sixth in the B pool.” The Camrose tournament was a homecoming of sorts for Brager, who taught there as recently as last year. He’s now teaching art, primarily, at William E. Hay. The Wildcats lost 25-19, 25-16 and 25-22 in Week 2 action against Wetaskiwin. “The player of the game tonight was (senior Wildcat) Nik Lee,” Brager said. “He showed some strong leadership, and was hitting everything that came his way, so that was promising.” Stettler visits Hunting Hills in Red Deer tonight. The Wildcats are back home next Wednesday to face Camrose. The junior varsity boys’ team plays its league games at 6 p.m., immediately preceding the senior boys’ games, as part of a new schedule format for high school volleyball this season.
The JV Wildcats lost to Wetaskiwin 25-13, 25-23 and 25-12 last week. The JV boys, with Jefferson McClung as coach, have 12 players on board. “The JVs have a good mix of (young and old),” Brager said. “They took quite a few Grade 9 kids this year, so they are planning on building the program through that for future years. They’re developing and they’ll improve in the future.” SENIOR BOYS’ WILDCATS — Jordan Bauman, Justin Dadensky, T.J. Dahl, Braden Deagle, Nik Lee, Wyatt Peters, Ross Salmon, Brent Schweer. JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS’ WILDCATS — Cole Bailey, Jade Chapman, Jacques du Toit, John Langford, Tristan Laughlin, Alden Mueller, Brendan Pederson, Adam Pitzel, Kyle Poapst, Jordan Smyth, Tanner Steinwand, Zack Werbowsky.
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Deagle adjusts to ‘a big change’ Continued from Page B1 “And now, you come to this school and it’s huge compared to tiny 70 students in high school in Consort. You see people here that you don’t recognize every single day. In Consort, you never get that. You know absolutely everyone. “It’s definitely a big change. It’s really weird being the new kid, considering I lived my entire life (in the same environment). But it’s been pretty easy to get to know people (in Stettler).” Deagle might be able to reconnect with his past — and buddies — later this volleyball season. His new coach is trying to schedule an exhibition game against Consort. “That would be sweet to play them,” he said. “It would definitely be weird.” Not surprisingly, Deagle is already scouting other sports options in Stettler, and mentioned possibly registering for club soccer next summer.
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NET RESULTS — The host Stettler Wildcats split their home games last week in senior girls’ high school volleyball action last Thursday night at the William E. Hay gymnasium. As part of four-team interlock play, Stettler edged Innisfail 17-15 in the tiebreaking third game, before losing two straight to a Notre Dame powerhouse from Red Deer. The Wildcats showed resiliency against Innisfail, bouncing back from a six-point deficit in the deciding game. Jamie Ternes was chosen the Wildcats’ player of the match for her consistent play as a setter. ABOVE: Toni-Lynn Ganser sets up a serve against Notre Dame. BELOW: Abby Tizzard (10) and Kennidy Fisher (12) block against the Cougars in front of teammate Brooke Torgerson (15). The Wildcats visit Wetaskiwin this week before playing in a senior girls’ weekend tournament at Rimbey.
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Lightning top Colts in season-opener JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor The Stettler Lightning did it the hard way, but they opened the regular season on a winning note Saturday night in Didsbury. Picking up where they left off in the pre-season, the unbeaten Lightning edged the Mountainview Colts 6-5 in Stettler’s season-opener in the Heritage Junior Hockey League. The Lightning trailed 3-0 after the first period, but they made it 4-4 in the second after capitalizing twice during a five-minute power play. The 16-year-old Ternes twins — Adam and Scott — scored third period goals, respectively, to cap their junior B debut. Landon Potter, Wyatt Haustein, Dylan Muhlbach and Kyler O’Connor also scored for the Lightning, which went 3-0-1 in the pre-season. O’Connor, with a three-point night, and Cam Wright each picked
up two assists, while Muhlbach figured in both powerplay goals. Coleman Waddell made 43 saves to win his first regular-season game with Stettler. Cody Issler scored two goals 2:46 apart to put Mountainview ahead 3-0 just 14 minutes into the game. It was the second game in as many nights for the Colts, who won their homeopener Friday when they beat the Banff Bears 7-4. “We gave them the threegoal spot once again, which wasn’t so good,” said Stettler coach and general manager Doug Smith, whose Lightning defeated and tied the Colts in their back-to-back exhibition meetings. “A couple of puckhandling errors in the first period led to goals, and in the second period we came out more in tune with what we’d been doing in the preseason. We started skating better.” The Lightning scored twice while the Colts were
penalized for instigating the second fight of the second period, and controlled most of the final period, Smith said. “We seemed a little nervous (early in the game). I guess when you start the season for real, everybody kind of feels the pressure a little bit. “But being down a couple or two isn’t going to deter us this year. All the guys seemed confident in their ability to claw their way back.” In their home-opener, the Lightning host the Three Hills Thrashers at 8 p.m. Friday at the Stettler Recreation Centre. “We’ll look at a couple of new bodies this week at practice,” Smith said before Monday’s workout. “Whether there’ll be any cuts from other teams that can help us any better than what we’ve got, it’s hard to say. “When you’re undefeated so far, it’s pretty hard to make changes.” Before they began the
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regular season last week, the Lightning cut two local goaltenders — Josh McCallum and Jeff Skaley — to bring the team’s goalie count to three. Incumbent goaltender Simon Thieleman, whose work commitments out of province limited his preseason availability, has resumed practising with the Lightning. For now, the club plans to keep newcomers Waddell and Mack Schell, but the three-goalie equation is likely a temporary arrangement, “just until Simon gets a feel for it again,” Smith said. “Mack can be an option for the senior team down in Big Valley, too. It gives them another local goalie … but at least when he’s on a junior card, he can play in both places. “It’s good pressure for both (regular) goalies to have the third guy there. It keeps their game up.” Waddell, who’s from Duchess, turns 19 on Nov. 1. He won the backup job over three local midget graduates in Schell, McCallum and Skaley. “To their credit, I thought everybody played really well in the pre-season,” Smith said of his goaltending prospects. “They all probably had a goal that they would like to have back, but that’s the nature of the business.” Waddell played junior A in Neepawa, Man., last season before finishing with the Saddle Lake Warriors of North Eastern Alberta junior B league. Thieleman, a Lightning veteran from Castor, didn’t play in the pre-season because he was working in southern Saskatchewan, Smith said. He might start this Friday, “depending on how practice goes this week.”
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In his Stettler debut, Coleman Waddell made 43 saves as the Lightning began their Heritage Junior Hockey League regular season with a 6-5 victory over the host Mountainview Colts last Saturday night at the Didsbury Recreation Complex. Stettler’s home-opener is this Friday night against the Three Hills Thrashers. Friday’s game has other Castor implications. Lightning rookies Steven Fletcher and Clinton Allen go up against fellow Castor native and former teammate Michael Neumeier, a rookie with Three Hills. All three of them graduated from Gus Wetter School last June, and their convocation ceremonies are this Saturday night. Three Hills has three
Neumeier brothers in the mix, including Michael’s teammate Aaron and assistant coach Sean. The Thrashers’ lineup includes midget-aged rookie Jacob Hamel of Stettler. Michael Neumeier scored a power-play goal last Friday as Three Hills opened the season with a 4-1 win over the host Airdrie Extreme.
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR RED DEER CO-OP LIMITED Red Deer Co-op Limited and Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. Members to Vote on Amalgamation The Board of Directors of both Red Deer Co-op Limited and Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. located in Innisfail are excited to announce proposed plans for the amalgamation of the two organizations to form a new cooperative to be called Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. Special membership meetings will be held in both communities to review information, answer questions and to vote on a special resolution to amalgamate.
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SPECIAL RESOLUTION TO BE CONSIDERED BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Amalgamation Agreement, become effective the First day of February 2013, between Red Deer Co-op Limited and Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. providing for the terms and conditions of their amalgamation to their continuance as one Co-operative under The Cooperatives Act of the Province of Alberta, be and is hereby approved, confirmed, and adopted. 2. The Directors and Officers of Red Deer Co-op Limited be and are hereby authorized and directed to do such acts and things and execute such documents as may be necessary or desirable to implement the said amalgamation. Further Information Member information packages, including the amalgamation agreement and new by-laws, will be available for pick-up from all locations of Red Deer Co-op Limited in – Red Deer – Lacombe – Stettler – Elnora Please review the information and attend the special meeting on October 11. Member input is vital in this process so please feel free to bring any questions to: Red Deer Co-op Limited Board President – Jim Dick – 403-343-3208 General Manager – Larry Parks – 403-309-8914
JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor
GAINING GROUND — Teron Garbutt (24) of the Stettler Cougars carries the ball during Central Alberta Football League bantam action last Saturday at Olds, where the host Bulldogs won 28-8 to hand the Cougars their first loss in three games this season. Garbutt scored the lone Stettler touchdown. Backing him up in the photo is Jeremy Kirk (12). At bottom, Stettler quarterback Kyle Lawrence eyes a pass.
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OLSON Mr. James Perry July 20, 1927 - Sept. 17, 2012 James Perry Olson passed away at Stettler, Alberta on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the age of 85 years. Perry was born to Alta and Carl Olson in Medicine Hat on July 20, 1927. He lived with his family in Iddesleigh, Alberta until he married Clara Knutson in 1948. To this union five children were born. The family lived on a farm and grew crops and raised cattle which Perry very much enjoyed. They later moved to Brooks and it was here that he went into the business as both an I.H.C dealer and an A.M. motor car dealer. In 1969, he and his family moved to Saskatoon where he was employed as Development Councilor for the Lutheran Church. Perry and Clara semi-retired to Stettler where he remained very active. He very much enjoyed playing golf, curling and fishing. He was always there to give a helping hand to any of his family who might need him. He was a wonderful husband, a fine father and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Perry was survived by his wife Clara of 64 years; three sons, Todd (Sharon) Olson, Randy (Wendy) Olson and Zane (Sherry) Olson; one daughter, Jocelynne (Marvin) Loepky and daughter-in-law Maureen Olson. Perry is also survived by eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and very dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents Carl and Alta Olson, his son Wes Olson and by two sisters and three brothers. Perry was laid to rest in the Rainy Hills Cemetery in Iddesleigh, Alberta on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 10:00 A.M with the funeral service being held at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Stettler, Alberta on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. with the Rev. Karl Faltin officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Perry, memorial contributions may be made to C.L.W.R, the St. Peter Lutheran Church Building Fund or to the Alzheimer’s Society 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 arrangements. 403.742.3315 Condolences can be forwarded to the family be visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com
STULL Kathy Stull was born at Acme, March 6, 1942, and passed away September 17, 2012. She was the third of seven children born to Ed and Rose Keim. As a farm girl she learned many skills. She could pretty much do anything. Kathy met the love of her life - Bob Stull. They were married Feb. 22nd, 1961. In the marriage ceremony it says the two shall become one, and Kathy and Bob certainly were one. Kathy and Bob loved to camp with family and friends. Nature walks and evening campfires being the hi-lights of each day. Kathy loved farming. When they moved to Stettler and bought the farm, she was in her glory. If one was out in the field, or in the barn, so was the other one - sharing the work load whether it be milking cows, combining, driving grain truck, or farrowing pigs - whatever needed doing. Kathy was recognized around the community as an active volunteer and caretaker. She was involved with many of our seniors at the auxiliary hospital and nursing home. Prior to her work with the geriatric community Kathy was familiar to many of us as the friendly, helpful sales girl and talented engraver at Graham’s Jewelery where she was employed for numerous years. Kathy lives on in her beloved children and grandchildren. She will be in all our hearts forever. She was predeceased by her parents Rose and Ed Keim and her brothers Bob Keim and Dan Keim. Kathy leaves to mourn: her loving husband Bob Stull; daughters Robbie (Graham) Peterson and Cindy (Ken) Balderson; son Jeff (Greg); four grandchildren: Whittney (Ryan) Hansen, Lindy Peterson, Darcie Balderson and Dan Balderson; her brothers William (Ella) Keim and Ken (Elizabeth) Keim; sisters Betty (Bob) Rowan and Linda (Bruce) Hollingshead; her sisters in law Della Keim and Gaye Ogg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Funeral services were held at the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 1:00 PM with Don Wudel officiating. Elaine Hennel and Colleen Strautman presented their gifts of music. Granddaughters Whittney Hansen and Lindy Peterson, her sister in law Della Keim and daughter Robbie Peterson read scriptures and pieces of Kathy’s poetry. Family and friends gathered in the Heartland Reception Centre for a time of fellowship and a luncheon by Teresa’s Catering. Memorial donations may be made to Red Willow Cemetery, STARS or charity of choice. To view or send condolences to the family please go to stettlerfuneralhome.com
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JOHNSON Marion Edith (nee Van Slyke) Jan. 7, 1930 - Sept. 20, 2012 Marion passed away p e a c e f u l l y o n T h u r s d a y, September 20, 2012. Marion was born January 7, 1930 in Red Deer. She is survived by her five children Ross, Ralph, Donald, Vicki (Walstrom) and David, their spouses, fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Albert Johnson and great-granddaughter Kiana Rameriz. A memorial service for Marion will be held at the Foothills United Church on October 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm with a public graveside service to follow on October 3, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Lakeview Cemetery in Stettler, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Red Cross Society. For further reading into the life of Marion please visit her page on the McInnis and Holloway website www.mhfh.com/johnsonmarion-edith-nee-van-slyke/ In living memory of Marion Johnson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.
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THE family of Sarah Cordel would like to thank all of the relatives and friends for visiting Mom in the Hospital and in Paragon Place. A special thank you to the Staff and Residents of Paragon Place for your kindness to Mom while she resided there. Thank you to her table of ladies who were of so much assistance to her. Our appreciation to Home Care for the care that Mom was given, allowing to her to stay in her apartment and to the Home Care girls who brightened her day with their visits. Thank you to Stettler Hospital, The Staff, and to Dr. Bouwer for the excellent care she received over the past months. To Marlene and Evelyn, thank you so much for your thoughtfulness to Mom and to us all. We would also like to thank Reverend Dave Denholm for officiating her service; Vern Hein for presenting the tribute; Cathy Schaffner for the music; and the Halkirk Hall Board and Halkirk Community for the wonderful lunch. To everyone for the phone calls, cards, flowers, food, and memorial donations; your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated. A heartfelt thank you to the Staff of Stettler Funeral Home for the kindness and compassion shown to all of our families. Gordon, Dennis & Doris, Deirdre & Ron, and families.
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Aug. 1, 1967 - Sept. 26, 2005 Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch but never our hearts. Remembered with love and deeply missed by Carol, Doug, Mary, Scott and Pamela, Shelley, Dan, Jared and Brett, Bryan, Michelle and Sydney.
The Wells family sends a heartfelt thank you to all for their donations to the Dialysis Unit and STARS on behalf of our father, Elmer (Bill) Wells. To the Royal Purple for the delicious luncheon, card ladies and Murial for dinner on Saturday and all the food and baking from friends and neighbours. Thanks to Dean Ross and staff at the S.F.H. Also thanks for all the cards and condolences, flowers, pallbearers, Jerry and Dave for their comforting music, Reverend Susan Bowyer and Nicole for heart warming tribute to dad and all the people that traveled near and far. Marjorie Duncan, Charlene, Ken, Kim, Dale, Karen & families
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to oversea Edson, Drayton Valley and Valley View operations. Valid candidate would have knowledge in oilfield equipment rental and transportation services. Good Computer skills i.e. Microsoft office. Able to dispatch and co-ordinate multiple jobs. Knowledge of OH&S rules and industry safety regulations. Excellent customer relations. Good knowledge of all northern areas where oilfield activity takes place. Tankmaster offers competitive salary and performance bonus depending on level of experience. All inquires are to be either email to m.morton@tankmaster.ca or faxed to 403-340-8818. VAC & STEAM TRUCK OPERATOR. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net.
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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.
Is currently hiring for the following position:
ADMINISTRATVE ASSISTANT Candidates should possess strong MS Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook). Able to work in a busy office environment, where multitasking and taking on diverse tasks is the norm. Working knowledge of Microsoft AX Dynamics would be a great asset. Knowledge of clerical, administrative procedures and experience in accounting. We offer an excellent benefit package and competitive wages. Send resume to hartwell@telus.net or fax to 403-742-5376
NOW HIRING
Dust Fairies CLEANING
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PART TIME DAYS S * Great for a mom with kids in school. Criminal Record Check Mandatory
Phone 403-742-3535 or drop off resume at 4814 49 Street, Stettler, AB Oilfield
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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
Sales & Distributors
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FULL-TIME SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Stettler Independent Advertising Department
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MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS of Ponoka, Lacombe, Stettler and Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) are now hiring full time Food Counter Attendants. All five stores are 24 hours and applicants must be willing to work flexiable shifts, including evening, weekends and nights shifts. Wages range from $10.50 to 11.00 per hour and we will train. Benefits are included and we offer opportunities for advancement. Apply in person at the store or on line at cbay22.telus.net.
DNR Pressure Welding requires B Pressure Welders, CWB Welders and Apprenticeship welders. Excellent opportunity for apprenticeship. Excellent benefit packages. Email resumes to ryan@dnrwelding.ca. No Phone calls please. Drug and alcohol program in effect.
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FAST TRACK TO PARTS AND MATERIALS TECHNICIAN. New 36 week program at GPRC Fairview campus. Begins November 5. Challenge 1st and 2nd year apprenticeship exams 1-888-999-7882. Ask for Brian; www.gprc.ca.
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AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. ATTENTION ROOFERS. Epic Roofing & Exteriors Ltd., an industry leader, is a Calgary based company looking to hire skilled professional roofers, foreman, lead hands and fully equipped crews to work this coming winter. We offer full-time work and benefits package with the best wages in the industry for those who qualify. Apply now while there are still openings. Contact Donavan Aspin, Roofing Division Manager at 587-228-0473.
EXP’D CARPENTER or Labourer Needed. Must have own transportation. Phone 403-742-7765 or email resume jp-contracting@ hiotmail.com
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 MECHANIC or First, Second or Third Year Apprentice and Lube Technician required. Great work environment, competitive wages and benefits. Incentives and bonus plan. On the job training. To apply please fax resume to: Eagle River Chrysler, 780-778-8950. Email: service@eagleriver.ca or mail: P.O. Box 1558, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1P4 or apply in person to Dennis LaFreniere.
Is looking for general carpenters for the Red Deer area. Call Brad MICRON INDUSTRIES 403-588-8588 requires a SHOP MANAGER DNR Powerline for our Red Deer location. Construction requires Qualifications to include Labourers/apprentices for lots of exp. in trailer/tanker various projects in Alberta. welding & repairs with SS Excellent opportunity for apprenticeship. Excellent & Aluminum. Must be open to learn new things & posbenefit packages. sess good communication Fax resume to & organizational skills. 403-742-5759 or email Exc. working conditions + dnrwelding1@xplornet.com benefits after 3 mos. Fax Attention : Noel. No phone 403-346-2072 or email calls please. Drug and patty.micron@telus.net alcohol program in effect. DNR Pressure Welding SOUTH ROCK requires Journeyman IS HIRING FOR: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Paving Personnel (raker, Excellent benefit pack- screed, general labourers); ages. Email resumes to Heavy Equipment Operators. ryan@dnrwelding.ca. Send resume to: No Phone calls please. careers@southrock.ca Drug and alcohol program or 403-568-1327. in effect.
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Is currently hiring:
Night Audit – Premium Wage & Front Desk We offer: T RRSP matching program T Performance Bonus plan T Group benefits including Health, Life, Dental, Optical, & Prescriptions T Use of the hotel facilities (fitness, pool, and waterslide for you and immediate family) T Discounts at Canalta Hotels in Alberta T An experienced team to provide you with professional support Please forward you resume in confidence to: gm@ramadastettler.com or fax 403-742-6715
Senior Accountant Canalta has an immediate opening for a Senior Accountant in our Drumheller Corporate Office location. Canalta is a privately owned Development and Operations Company based out of Drumheller, AB. Employing over 2500 employees the primary focus of Canalta’s business model is the development and ownership of hotels and restaurants throughout Western Canada. Over the past five years Canalta has experienced tremendous growth, and also diversified into other areas of business including retail furniture, food service, and franchising. Key Areas of Responsibility: x Preparation of year-end working papers x Preparation and analysis of monthly internal financials x Assisting in budgeting process of various operations x Working with Operation Managers on various projects
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Location: Stettler Elementary School Inquiries: Call Bruce Larocque - 403-742-5115
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Service Rig
is currently taking resumes for experienced Assistant Operators. Must have all valid tickets. Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net or fax to: 403-346-9420
Practices will be Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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ZUBAR Production Services
The Stettler Junior Badminton Club will hold Registration Night on Monday, Oct. 1 & Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Restaurant/ Hotel
BRAATT CONST.
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ATTENTION PIPELINERS Skocdopole Construction Ltd
Central AB Life Publication date: THURS. OCT. 11 Deadline is: Fri. October 5 @ 5 p.m.
Rimbey Publication date; TUES. OCT. 9 Deadline is: Thurs. October 4 @ NOON
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FULL-TIME LICENSED HAIR STYLIST ON A CHAIR RENTAL BASIS. Apply to The Attic Unisex Hair Design, Main Street, Stettler.
Red Deer Advocate Publication dates: SAT. OCT. 6 TUES. OCT. 9 Deadline is: Fri. October 5 @ 5 p.m.
Romi Schulze & Jeff Potter Alyssa MacDonell & Zane Sitko Ashley Scheifele & Ryder Smith Stacey Chick & Darcy Erion Megan Huskinson & Devin Haley Jenna Co¿eld & Andrew Wiart Amber Lachance & Brad Hoogenberg
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FABER DALE DAIRES (North East of Tees) is looking for a P/T EVENING MILKER 2 nights per week. & F/T POSITION FOR A 400 COW DAIRY. Experience prefered. Call 403-396-4696
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
403-742-3223
OIL/GASFIELD OPERATORS. WGPSN is currently seeking experienced individuals for positions in the operation of gas compression facilities in Northern Alberta. Must be thoroughly familiar with all facets related to these operations. Must be capable of working with minimal supervision while adhering to high safety and work ethic standards. Shifts are typically 8 days on and 6 days off or 15 days on and 13 days off and require residing in a camp environment. Please submit resume complete with references to: emil.kucheruk @woodgroup.com.
Oilfield
Full time or Part Time
resumes
Personals
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Oilfield
$40.20 + gst
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Join the professional team at the Stettler Independent, one of Stettler’s longest-serving and trustworthy businesses. Each week, we deliver the news and advertising content that generations of central Albertans have relied on at home and away. As a full-time advertising sales representative, you would provide advertising solutions for clients, maintain existing accounts and generate new business. The ideal candidate has sales experience and strong customer-service skills. Computer and administrative skills are also considered assets. The Stettler Independent 4810—50 St. P.O. Box 310 Stettler, AB TOC 2L0
publisher@stettlerindependent.com
Qualifications: x Possess Accounting Designation x Good organizational and time management skills x Ability to work effectively under time pressures and meet deadlines x Quick learner with strong analytical and critical thinking skills Benefit package is available, and salary to be commensurate with experience. Please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to Derek Koch, CA at derek@canalta.com. We thank all candidates who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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MONAD INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTORS no hiring: Carpenters, Concrete Finishers, Millwrights, Scaffolders, and Skilled Labourers with industrial construction experience for an industrial site near Vanscoy, SK. 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 and complete a pre-access 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
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New Holland dealer in PRAIRIE COAST Stettler is now accepting EQUIPMENT applications for requires an experienced Agricultural Technicians or Forage Harvester Journeyman/Heavy Duty Specialist and Ag Service mechanics with ag Techs for our Abbotsford, experience. We offer year BC and Northern Alberta round employment, hourly locations, to perform salary from $25 to diagnostics, service repairs $32.50 depending on and maintenance on qualifications, excellent agricultural equipment. benefits and a positive, Competitive compensation, friendly team oriented work extensive benefits and environment. If you are much more. Email: looking for a fjohnstone@pcequip.ca. rewarding career with a Fax 604-557-7094. successful growing organization, then forward your resume to: Bill’s Farm Truckers/ Supplies, Attn: Tracey, Drivers Box 1325, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax CLASS 3 & Class 1 driver 403-742-1282, email to: req’d. Also Tank truck billfarm@telusplanet.net drivers req’d . Also req’d heavy duty mechanic. Compettive wages & full beneifts. RB ERECTORS looking Will train . for exp’d preengineered Fax resume 403-742-2760. metal bldg. erectors and labourers. Rich @ 403-877-7522 or Brad @ 403-506-8000
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EXPERIENCED
Prism Integrated Solutions Inc. Is currently hiring for the following positions:
• Welders E-mail resumes to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net or fax to 780-582-3922
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 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. Scheduled days off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051.
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Full-Time Instrumentation Apprentice Please fax resume to 403-742-8181 email to admin@woodhillinst.com or deliver to office at 4806 - 45 Avenue Close, Stettler
STETTLER RENTALS IS SEEKING A PERMANENT F/T DELIVERY DRIVER. Duties to include: The delivery of a variety of equipment, light duty equipment maintenance, yard work, and customer service. Class 3 license & clean drivers abstract required. To join our team, fax resume attention Darryl: 403-742-8777
To join Flatiron at our Edmonton & Fort McMurray locations.
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Experience driving Super B, Tridem, and Boby-Job units is an asset. We offer top industry wages, group benefits package, company RRSPs as well as scheduled days off.
EARN EXTRA CASH! Part-time, full-time immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed; www.hiringnow-alberta.com
Please send resumes: Fax: 403-742-4181 Email: jobs@crudeservices.ca Call: 403-742-4189
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INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com /resumes_add.php
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Savage Value Drug Mart
is looking for full and parttime front store clerks. Applicants must be enthusiastic, customer orientated and perform well in a team environment. Computer skills an NEEDED IMMED. asset. Apply in person with Installer/Service person for resume to Scott or Fern. dairy ventillation systems. Knowledge of fans and misting equipment an asset. Competitive wages Employment and benefits package. Training E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca DO YOU LOVE HORSES? Increase your knowledge and passion for horses with short courses offered The easy way to find a by Olds College. buyer for items you want to Enjoy weekend courses sell is with a Classified or learn online; want ad. Phone 1-877-223- www.oldscollege.ca/animals 3311
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
Starting wages: $23 to $25/hr - Floor Covering Installers $19 to $21/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience or have a valid trade certiďŹ cation. Please send qualiďŹ ed resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554
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Flatiron is one of North America’s fastest growing heavy civil infrastructure contractors. We have landmark projects across Canada and we have established ourselves as a builder and employer of choice. Fort McMurray opportunities offer a project specific rotational schedule and project provided flights. Our Edmonton projects will be offering competitive compensation on a 4-year project. Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada.
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has an opening for a full-time employee in a high volume Sporting Goods Store.
Please send your resume to kmartella@flatironcorp.com or fax: (1)604-244-7340. Please indicate which location you are applying to. www.flatironcorp.com
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
TRACKHOE, BACKHOE, DOZER OPERATOR
Must be experienced. Class 1 or 3 license would be an asset. • Competitive Wages • Excellent Benefit Plan
We OFFER Competitive Wages & Full BeneďŹ ts Please e-mail resumes: amanda@supersave.ca or Fax: (1)604.534.3811 Super Save is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity
ALSO HIRING: CLASS 1 DRIVER Please Call: 403-742-1894 or Fax Resume to: 403-742-2846
Bashaw Sports is looking for a person with: ✓ excellent customer service skills ✓ retail sales experience ✓ a valid Firearms license ✓ a good working knowledge of firearms, ammunition and general sporting goods We offer competitive hourly compensation, flexible hours and good working conditions. Please fax your resume in confidence to: Bashaw Sports @ 780-372-4447
Just ask:
Fred & Denise Reinbold – Stettler, AB
Your local UFA Petroleum agents are more than just a friendly face at the Cardlock. They’re someone you can rely on to fuel your business. Ready with advice and solutions – new products or even a laugh.
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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.
Organize garage space accordingly Over the years, more and more stuff of all sizes and shapes gets piled into the garage because nobody knows where else to put it. The day of reckoning will come, however, when you realize there is no more room for the car! When the time comes to organize that space, here are a few tips to help you on your way. Start by grouping objects by category and throwing away or recycling anything that is no longer useful. If you have a garden shed, decide if there are tools that can be stored there. Define pur posezones by size, from the largest to the smallest: space for parking your vehicle, a working area,
place to store tires, snow blower, lawnmower, bikes and other sporting accessories, as well as an area to store tools, gardening equipment, and jars of screws. Decide which type of storage system is best for each area. Wall mounted storage systems to which specially adapted supports can be attached, including very practical friction grips, allow many different items to be hung in clear view with easy access. Some PVC interlocking wall systems with integrated storage can be easily installed on wall beams or on plasterboard. They are sturdy and non-flammable as well as being
resistant to shocks, water, humidity, mold, and rot. You could also opt for compact modular cabinets that can be added to as your needs change. Available in different finishes, colours, and dimensions, these modules allow you to store everything out of sight. They are stable and sturdy and come equipped with adjustable shelves and drawers that can support heavy loads. You can add metallic baskets, plastic trays, and compartments and have free standing cabinets or ones fixed to the wall. Plan to add labels so you can find everything with ease. — Toolbox services
Copper latest trend in home-decorating With the rise in popularity of raw materials and the return of the industrial style in home decorating, we are finding whole new ways to use copper in our homes this year. This reddish metal has shed its old-fashioned image to top the very latest in trends. Don’t rush to the attic to dig out your mother’s copper pots and pans, because this season’s copper tones are to be found in designer accessories such as lamps, vases, stools, and mirrors. These objects will blend perfectly with both clas-
sic and designer styles. Combined with black or white, the result is a clean and uncluttered look, even if copper inspires memories of medieval times. The effect is a resounding success, even when transposed to the most modern of styles. To create variations on this copper theme, a wide range of colours are now available in alloys. Coppery metals used in interior architecture and decoration are usually copper, brasses, or gilts, all of which have been finished by being polished, brushed, sanded, or bead
blasted. Consequently, there is an amazing amount of choice ranging from raw copper to a gleaming “steampunk” brass with smooth, gleaming luxurious reds. Either a retro look or a touch of sophistication can be added, depending on the type of finish used. A special polishing cream should always be used to keep copper at its gleaming best. These products leave a fine protective layer that slows corrosion and allows for longer intervals between cleanings. — Toolbox services
Candor Realty Ltd.
Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden
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GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Good solid downtown office building just one block off main street. Good income from lease of offices. 10 parking spaces. $235,000.
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1/2 DUPLEX - Great home for retirees or if you are just starting out. 2 bdrms, main floor laundry and a finished bsmt. Attached garage and low maintenance yard. Only 249,900.
4.92 ACRES just minutes from Stettler. Very well looked after 4 bedroom double wide mobile, 2260 sq. ft. shop and a 24 ft. x 38 ft. barn. Great acreage for the horse enthusiast. $260,000.
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THIS ACREAGE would be a great place to raise your family. Beautifully maintained yard, impressive 4 bdrm. home and only 10 minutes from Stettler. With an attached garage and a quonset, what more do you need? $525,000.
Locally owned & operated
COZY 2 BDRM. BUNGALOW with newer wiring, plumbing and furnace. Nice fenced yard, garden spot and detached garage. All For Only $127,500.
QUICK POSSESSION will get you into this 5 bedroom bungalow before the snow flies. Nice family home, finished bsmt. with fresh paint, new flooring and a double detached garage. $239,900.
Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings
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ROYAL LEPAGE
Specializing In
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View Stettler area listings at www.stettlerhomes.com
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Over 26 Years of Experience
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403-742-6747 “Each office independently owned & operated”
Karen Cannady
4908 - 51 Street
LAKEFRONT - Year round. 1 1/2 storey home at White Sands features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, walk-out bsmt., many recent upgrades, new windows, carpet & dbl. french doors. Your dream home at the lake awaits you! #CA0003037. $480,000.
1/2 Section near Big Valley
with incredible view of the River Valley! Located one mile from pavement. #CA0002830.
Wow! This 6 bdrm, 2 bath home is an excellent opportunity for the first time buyers or a growing family! Spacious family room, large kitchen, private back yard, 1120 sq. ft. Come take a look today! #CA323673. $224,900.
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30 x 26 Ft. Garage. Room for the RV. Well-fenced yard. Good home. Spacious kitchen. Fireplace. Only $209,900. Call now!
Absolutely no stairs. Seniors home one block off Main Street. Wheelchair friendly. Garage. Very nice! $219,500.
Handyman’s dream. One owner now retired and moving. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Huge yard. West end. Asking $194,900.
Chances are we'll sell your home, why not call us first! NEW G LISTIN
Affordable family home with heated double garage. Clean, move in condition. Walk to schools and work. Just $227,000.
Perfect place to build. Large corner lot. Vacant and ready to go. $95,900 (No GST)
Moving up! This home will impress. Large, quality, custom built home and a well landscaped yard to match. $479,000.
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.
An Excellent Opportunity! 2 bedroom 1 bath home features newly renovated kitchen, bathroom, new roof, new heating, new wiring, new windows and plumbing system. New ICF basement. Hurry today before it’s too late! #CA0002344. $179,900.
Nature Lover’s Paradise - This 121.96 acres is private, serene and a nature friendly conservation property which overlooks a small lake! Buffalo Lake only 5 minutes away! Bright 5 bdrm, 3 bath home. Garden, raspberry & fruit trees. This “piece of heaven” awaits you! #CA327373.
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AFFORDABLE double wide mobile home to call New Duplexes offering everything on one level! 2 bdrms, 1 bath, your own featuring 3 bdrms, 2 baths, located in bright & spacious open floor concept, single attached garage. Conveniently located with a short walk to post office, banks, Emmerson Acres! Monthly lot rent applies. medical clinic & main street! #CA311201, CA311202. $249,000. Call today for your viewing! #CA319745.
10 Acres 6 miles from Stettler! 4 bdrm, 2 bath home featuring 32’ x 64’ pole shed, 28’ x 36’ barn with 4 box stalls and power, private yard. Ideal for the horse enthusiast! #CA0001762. $259,000.
10.06 acres featuring a 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, with some recent upgrades, 2 shops, newer barn with power & box stalls, pasture area for some cattle or horses. Mature shelterbelt providing a good wind break. #CA0000654. $285,000.
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.
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.
4701 - 50 STREET, STETTLER
ROYAL LEPAGE
CENTRAL
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
NEW
CA0002838
Large mature lot, with small home. Perfect rental property till you build your home. Call Doug.
CA0000813
4.05 acres in Stettler with a home/garage. Mature trees. $276,900. Call Ross.
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
Kyle Ramstad Associate
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Newer mobile on large lot in quiet community of Halkirk. $89,000. Call Doug.
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2788 sq. ft. home on large fenced lot in Botha. $195,000. Call Garry.
CA324651
1750 sq. ft. home on 1.38 acres, 1/8 mile from town. $479,900. Call Garry.
CA327447
CA313064
Upgraded mobile on rented lot. $34,900. Call Edna.
88 acres (3 miles) north of Stettler. $214,900. Call Brian.
CA0003042
CA0001500
4 bdrms, 2 baths, totally redone inside. Come take a look. $269,900. Call Jill.
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CA327557
3 bdrm home, with 2 garages. $283,000. Call Edna
Wade Stormoen Associate
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CA0002108
CA0002140
Has everything, just move in. 6 bdrms 3 baths. $379,000. Call Jill.
4 acres, w/ 1900 sq.ft. home. Edge of Stettler. Att. garage, large barn & shed. $490,000. Call Wade.
1530 sq. ft. home, on larger lot 5 bdrms, 3 baths.Triple car garage. $499,000. Call Doug.
CA0000334
CA0000133
CA0000062/70
Beautiful landscaped yard with one of a kind home on acreage close to town. $529,000. Call Ross.
CA327014
9.12 acres with a home 15 min all pavement south of Stettler. $495,000. Call Wade.
BRAND NEW, 4 bdrm duplex. $265,000. Call Garry.
CA327345
2 bdrm bungalow with garage on large lot. Perfect starter. $142,000.
To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca
2 acreages ready for your new home. $119,000 each. Call Brian.
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CA323732
Mobile to be moved 2006, clean well kept comes with skirting. $74,900. Call Wade.
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Employment Training
Town of Stettler EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Stettler is looking for a responsible individual who likes to ice skate and would help us make our public skating more fun for all skaters. Duties include skating with the skaters to provide direction and information. Please send resume to: Lee Penner Director of Parks and Leisure Services Town of Stettler 403-742-4411
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LEARN FROM HOME. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com; admissions@canscribe.com
Misc. Help
Auctions
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
1530
BUD HAYNES Antique Auction. Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m. Buy & Sell Bay 4, 7429 - 49 Ave., #1500 - #1990 Red Deer. Ron & late Clara Dancer of Calgary. Antique telephone collection. 403-347-5855; www. The easy way to find a budhaynesauctions.com buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311
EASY!
880 Crude Services Inc is looking for a
Part-Time Student to come in Monday to Friday after school to clean the coffee room.
PRODUCTION OPERATOR Working in either the Stettler/Ponoka areas, you will work with the production operations staff to manage the day-to day operation of wells, pipelines, multi-well batteries, gas plants and gas compression facilities. As a full-time employee, you will be working a rotating shift and you will be expected to take call as required. Duties and Responsibilities • Well and facility monitoring and maintenance. • Assist with production optimization and trouble shooting. • Work in a team atmosphere and take on a variety of operating challenges. • Understand and perform safety, environmental, and regulatory responsibilities such as hazard identification, equipment lock-out, emergency response and implement safe work procedures. • Identify and scope out opportunities to maximize production, minimize operating costs and eliminate downtime. • Perform housekeeping, performance monitoring and maintenance activities. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent. • Three years minimum of oil and gas field operating experience. • Strong communication, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. • Posses a valid Class 5 drivers license. • First Aid, CPR, TDG, WHMIS and Confined Space Entry certification an asset. • Proficient in MS Office Suite and experience with PVR is an asset. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Send resume to:
Or Fax to:
Direct Energy Box 1689 Stettler, Alberta T0C2L0 Attention: Cory Zimmer 403-742-1173
Please send resumes to 403-742-4181 email to jobs@crudeservices.ca or drop off at 3811 - 46 Avenue, Stettler
Stettler Regional Child Care Society 4720 – 50 Avenue Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Program Administrator Stettler Regional Child Care Society is seeking a mature individual to take the lead role in managing our non-profit society, answering to a volunteer board of directors. The successful applicant will have a strong background in human resources and staff supervision (20+ staff) with a good understanding of early childhood development & family supports. Above average communication skills and being able to prioritize work load and meet deadlines is crucial to the position. This is a diverse position which requires the ability to multi-task. This is a management position that involves a steep learning curve. Qualifications: • Early Childhood Worker Level 2 • Office experience with a background in Microsoft office and simply accounting • Willing to take direction • Flexibility to work in multiple programs • Motivation to help lead a strong team of child care professionals Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check, and a Child Intervention check. References will be required at the time of interview.
Auctions
FARMLAND & ACREAGE AUCTION for Gary & Linda Stevens. Friday, October 5, 2 p.m. Two quarters of land & a 1,860 sq. ft. home on 6 +/acres to sell, all located in Lac St. Anne County. Open House, Sat., Sept. 29 from 2 - 4 p.m. For more info, call 1-800-667-2075 or view www.hodginsauctioneers.com Hodgins Auctioneers Inc., Alberta PL #180827 REAL ESTATE, Recreational Vehicles, Shop, Household & Antique Auction for Trevor & Tina Sorken of Camrose County, Alberta. Saturday, October 6 starting at 9:30 a.m. Real Estate sells at Noon! 50’ X 80’ shop/house on 13 +/- acres. Open House - Sunday, September 30 from 1 - 4 p.m. For more info & terms, call 1-800-667-2075 or view: www.hodginsauctioneers.com Hodgins Auctioneers Inc., Alberta PL #180827 UNRESERVED RESIDENTIAL Real Estate, Heavy Equipment, Shop & Household Item Auction for Pat & Irene Sorken of Bashaw, Alberta. Saturday, October 6 starting at 9:30 a.m. Real Estate sells at Noon! 1,412 sq. ft. bungalow, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Open House - Sunday, September 30 from 1 - 4 p.m. For more info & terms, call 1-800-667-2075 or view: www. hodginsauctioneers.com Hodgins Auctioneers Inc., Alberta PL #180827
Building Supplies
1550
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.
Please e-mail resumes with salary expectations to srccs@telus.net Attention: Board of Directors. All applications will be kept in confidence. Resumes will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
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STEEL BUILDINGS - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455 25x26 $4,995 30x38 $7,275 32x50 $9,800 40x54 $13,995 47x80 $19,600 One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca
Farmers' Market
1650
RED POTATOES, fresh dug, 50 lbs for $10. 403-323-7702
Garden Supplies
1680
FOR SALE 4 - 8 foot spruce and lodgepole pine, $35 - $45 plus delivery. Please contact Al 403-305-8201. GORGEOUS SPRUCE TREES 4 - 6’, $37.00. Includes machine planting, fertilizer, bark mulch. Minimum order of 20. Delivery fee: $75 - $100. Quality guaranteed. Crystal Springs 403-820-0961
Household Furnishings
1720
ANTIQUE COUCH and chair, dark brown, $200; Whirlpool front loading washer, white, $175; 3001 Mega factory weight bench $125; exercise bike like new $75 obo 403-742-4867
Misc. for Sale
1760
KIRK’S 14” STOKER FURNACE 2 speed, price negotiable. Call 403-748-2195 NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented! “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator. No mess: Effective year round eliminating bacterial growth, smell and slime. Inexpensive. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.
Office Supplies
1800
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case
Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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Sporting Goods
POOL TABLE, like new, complete with all necessities, to be moved, offers accepted. 403-742-1873.
Business and Services Directory
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Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430
Accounting
1010
Thorogood Pinches
&
Certified General Accountants
Automotive
1029
Chapman and Co. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS LLP
Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners
Phone 403-742-1681
Bookkeeping
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656
1050
Double M Accounting Home based bookkeeping service with over 40 years experience in all aspects of accounting. • Account Set Up • Sorting and input of daily receipts • Account Reconciliations • GST • Payroll • Personal Taxes • Corporate Year End Preparation
Call Margot at 403-742-0131
Cabinet Makers
1054
Legal Services
Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
1170
Furnace Cleaning
1193
BOB HOLOWENKO TEL: 403-742-6277 Res: 403-742-2409 No. 5 Kunstman Komplex
Box 685, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
1070
Cleaning
K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning 403-742-6970 403-740-9782
1120
Drafting & Design
RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE
PH: 403-742-4101 galen@railsidedesign.com
C.R. GLASS
LTD.
“Your Service Specialists�
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
JT AUTO BODY LTD.
Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
Bookkeeping
1050
2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
Grant & de Vries 4910 - 51 Street, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
403-742-2520
Gary G. Grant
(Beside A & W)
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
Eavestroughing
1130
FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
1210
Health Care
Call Barry Harvey
*27 years experience*
Bookkeeping
1050
“Looking for a Bookkeeper?â€? I have 10 years experience working in accounting ďŹ rms as an accounting technician. I am currently selfemployed and taking on new clients for bookkeeping services, GST preparation, payroll services and personal tax returns for businesses, professional ďŹ rms, farmers, self-employed etc. I work with Quickbooks Accounting software only. Very Reasonable Rates.
Call Monica Ouellette 403-741-9803 or email at monk7@hotmail.ca
Robert de Vries
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
Chiropractor
Phone 403-742-2529
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Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Farm Equipment Personal Services
1315
DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
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TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics! 1-877-342-3036 or 1-900-528-6258 or mobile #4486. (18+) $3.19/minute; www.truepsychics.ca.
Plumbing & Heating
1330
Dr. KERRY WONG
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989. Confidential. Fast. Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/travel freedom. Call for free information booklet. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); RemoveYourRecord.com. CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com.
Misc. Services
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
PERFORMANCE
1290
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
3R
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
Management
“Keeping people in Motion...�
Keeping You
403-742-3007 In
Horse/Stock Trailers
1290
2170
HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504
Grain, Feed Hay
2190
BARLEY STRAW BALES. SMALL SQUARE, $2 PER BALE 403-783-8247 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.
Farm Custom Work • Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Stettler Ph.
403-742-5237
Yard Care
1430
BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE
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
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
LARGE 2 bedroom upper level, overlooking scenic Alix Lake, vaulted ceilings, 1 1/2 baths, washer/dryer included, patio deck, shared garage, $900/mo. includes utilities, 1 month d.d., 403-747-3806, 403-304-0146. OLDER 2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT IN STETTLER. Available immediately. References required. 403-742-6631 STETTLER 5 bdrm. 2 bath house w/large family room, garage, fenced yard, ref’s & SD req’d. 403-742-4162
Suites
3060
L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005 FOR rent Oct. 1 to May 1. One bedroom basement suite, kitchen (not to use). Stand up shower (no tub), share occasionally. Washer & dryer, shared. Non-smoker, no pets, quiet mature male preferred. Keep sidewalk free of snow if needed. No loud parties allowed. $450/mo., negotiable. Located in Stettler 53 St. Call Art 403-742-1873. (use of phone)
Cell: 403-742-9725
• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed
Storage Space
3160
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
BEAUTIFUL bungalow in Rosedale backing onto a park in a quiet close for SALE. NEW PRICE at $485,900. Quick Possession!!! Too many upgrades to mention & Paint Package incl. from Fargeys Paint to the buyer!! Call the owners Tania or Brad at 403-343-9178 today for a viewing. For more info & pics visit: MLS #CA0002711 BRIGHT & OPEN, age restricted (45+) duplex. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Oak cabinetry, corner fireplace, single attached garage. In beautiful Gibbons. Asking $218,800. Phone 780-910-6340 FOR SALE -STETTLER - 1/2 DUPLEX Immediate possession. Call 403-742-1638 or 780-672-6803
Acreages
4050
Bale Hauling & Swathing Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck
David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673 Stores/ Commercial
3120
FOR LEASE November 1, 2012
TRIPLE NET LEASE Call Ross 403-740-5930 or Dave 403-740-9294
RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE
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
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. STETTLER furnished 1 Brand new oversized bdrm. bsmt. suite, inclds. insulated and drywalled u t i l s . d a i l y, w e e k l y o r garage, 40x60 shop and monthly 403-742-2943 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
3750 sq. ft.
Please leave a message if no answer
3120
NEW One & Two bedroom condos in Stettler. Air conditioning. Free util. except. power, 3 appl. incl. Barb 403-742-0759 or 403-741-9325
Phone: 403-742-5830
Condos/ Townhouses
4090
Manufactured Homes
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4040
CONDOS FOR SALE
For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone. Call to connect! 1-866-287-1348.
1290
For Rent #3000 - #3200
KJ Casuals Building
Rates
Misc. Services
2080
Stores/ Commercial
Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL!
Stitches
Custom Sewing Alterations Quality Work Reasonable
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Phone Sheryl Top quality frames, 403-742-4218 lenses and contacts HOME PHONE Treatment of eye RECONNECT. Call 1-866-287-1348. disease, injuries and Prepaid long distance surgical co-management specials! Feature package
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
2010
AERATION HALF CIRCLE perforated duct work 24� system complete, have several sets, 403-728-3535
ourlaw2@telus.net
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
Misc. Services
IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346
SNOWBIRDS! Parksville/Qualicum, Vancouver Island, 600 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom fully furnished new cottage in forest setting. $975/month,utilities incl. Available November 1. 250-248-9899 or mawilsonis@shaw.ca
Fax 403-742-2522
-Gitzel Krejci Building
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
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
Phone: 403-742-3399
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON 403-742-8838
Phone: 403-742-4437
HEARTLAND GLASS
403-742-4533 “Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting
BRYON D. BALTIMORE
Barristers and Solicitors
• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
Stettler, Alberta Residential Small Commercial Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998 Shop Drawings Dr. E. LYNES As Builts rg Chiropractor
www.gkdpca.com
1029
403-742-3411
Randy Long
Optometrist
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
4819 51 Street
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates
5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER FAX: 866-305-5686
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Stettler Professional Building
of McCuaig Desrochers
1196
1290
LL. B.
4607 - 59 St., Stettler
info@leschert.net
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson
Lori R. Reule
Stettler Furnace Cleaning
Glass Shops
Misc. Services
1260
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.
403-742-3418
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
Automotive
PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
403-742-5111
Financial
403-742-2392 www.johnsonconnor.com
Qualified and Reputable
Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, Stettler AB AB
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All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
1230
Johnson Connor Agencies
“If It’s Electrical We Do It�
4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 or 403-742-3439 P.O. Box 1328 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca www.gchap.ca
Insurance
www.northstarpaintandbody.com
4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
1150
Electrical
1900
ONE DAY POLAR BEAR Tours - Calgary and Edmonton departures this fall. Jet to Churchill and experience 6 hours on a polar bear safari; 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com
TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS Business Services #1000 - #1430
1860
Misc. Services
1290
RURAL WATER TREATMENT
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4090
Manufactured Homes
4130
Cottages/Resort Property
SIX WEEK DELIVERY. Homes 900 - 2650 sq. ft. Basement or piling foundation. 9’ ceilings, drywall. View show homes Red Deer. Free 3D TV for Christmas. Integrity Choice Homes 1-800-221-6801. YEAR END CLEARANCE! Vast selection: single/20’ wides and like-new pre-owned homes. Too many to list. Delivery anywhere in Alberta! 1-800-461-7632. 148 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie; www. unitedhomescanada.com.
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LAKE FRONT PROPERTY -†2300 sqft home on 10 acres $395,000. 10 min from Ponoka. Fishing, swimming & boating at your back door. See welist.com #47984.† MLS C3526876. Call 403-519-6773† Email: brettie@platinum.ca
Lots For Sale
A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!
4160
RARE OPPORTUNITY
CALL:
1-877-223-3311 To Place Your Ad Now!
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beautiful private property in sought after Woodlea, backing onto Waskasoo Creek. Build your dream home or modify the existing 3 bdrm. heritage home. 416-918-0195
Out Of Town Property
4170
BUY LAND IN BELIZE - English Commonwealth country in Central America. Large land tracts, sea front properties, Caribbean lots. All types available. For information call Patrick Doyle 210-401-3575.
Investment Opportunities
4180
4 PLEX REDUCED
4 Units + 1 bachelor. Could be Condo. Lacombe 10 yrs. old. Close to schools & recreation. Close to Downtown. Rents could be increased. 5 Units for $789,000. Call John at Coldwell Banker 403-348-3339
5030
Cars
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS REQUIRED The Town of Stettler invites all community-minded citizens to serve in an advisory capacity to Council in the planning and governing of the municipal affairs of Stettler. Board appointments are made in various areas such as Planning, Police Advisory, Family & Community Support Services, Airport, Economic Development, Communities in Bloom, Library and the Museum. As well, other committees may be added during the year to address various concerns. If you are interested in serving your community in this manner, please indicate which area you have an interest in and submit your written application prior to October 1, 2012 to the Town of Stettler, 5031 - 50 Street, Box 280, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0. Attention: Rob Stoutenberg or e-mail robs@stettler.net. Please feel free to call (403) 742-8305 for further information.
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GREAT CATCH — Clayton Steen of the Stettler Wildcats scores a first-half touchdown in Stettler’s 34-7 victory over the West Central Rebels of Rocky Mountain House last Thursday. In the bottom photo, Stettler quarterback Stephen Zuk makes an interception to dash any hopes of a Rocky comeback.
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KEEPING PACE — The Stettler Wildcats defeated the West Central Rebels of Rocky Mountain House 34-7 last Thursday in Stettler, despite missing regulars Morgan Loshny, Braden Nelson and Ty Page. In the far top photo, the Wildcats’ Mark Forrester (56) makes room for quarterback Stephen Zuk. Above, Nicholas Baharally (77) carries the ball up field. Below, the teams are in close quarters as the Wildcats run their perfect record to 3-0. They visit Ponoka on Friday night.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ZONE/COMMUNITY
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Elementary students line up for Terry Fox Run We had a great turnout at the Stettler Elementary School open house last Thursday, and we would like to thank the many parents, friends, grandparents and siblings who came. We enjoyed meeting and visiting with each and every one of you! We have some changes in staff this year, with Ms. Denise Campbell as our new principal. In addition, Mrs. Becky Baltimore is teaching the youngest students in our pre-kindergarten program and Mrs. Geraldine Bruketa is teaching kindergarten. Mrs. Katy Syson is the author of our newspaper columns and is our newest teacher. She joins the Grade 5 team of teachers and also teaches kindergarten, computers and music. Mrs. Syson advises that she’s “pleased to be teaching at the same school I attended as a little girl.” Our kindergarten students are practising their running in preparation for the annual Terry Fox Run, which will be held this Friday. All parents, grandparents and siblings, babysitters/strollers, are welcome to join us. Pledge sheets are due back to the school before the run.
Elementary News By Katy Syson
SES hallways are now adorned with many colourful flags. Culture Days are being celebrated in conjunction with the Terry Fox Run. Students are learning about the different countries that participate in the Terry Fox Run and have prepared flags from those countries. The grades 2 to 5 crosscountry team competed in Wetaskiwin this past weekend at the Peace Hills Cross-country Run, with 50 athletes making SES very proud. The grades 2/3 boys had an overall placing of first and third. The grades 2/3 girls had an overall placing of second and third. Some honorable mentions go to our top-10 finishers, who were Colby Frank (Grade 1), Carter Kranzler (Grade 2), David Butterwick ( Grade 2), Gabby Heck (Grade 3) and Brooke Mulgrove (Grade 5). Thanks to the eight staff members who attended the cross-country meet. Under the Safe and Caring School umbrella, there
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entering the school. Secondly, we’re asking for support in overcoming congestion at dismissal time. Parents are asked to
consider waiting outside the school for their children rather than entering our foyers and hallways at the busiest time of the day.
Parents and staff advise they have had some extremely positive comments about those new procedures.
Stettler library books in for Culture Days activities The Stettler Public Library has been such a busy place that the staff can barely catch their breath. We have been tidying our junior and young adult collections and we have discovered some buried treasures. The buried treasures are books that have not been signed out by an avid reader yet. Come and check out those treasures before they are lost for good. Also, there is some fantastic programming that will have you running to the library. Alberta Culture Days is this weekend, Friday through Sunday, and the Stettler library will be in the thick of things, with a couple of wonderful displays and presentations. The artists from the Heartland Youth Centre will display their art, beginning Thursday. Also, we are pleased to show a series of short films by Alberta artists, called “Prairie Tales 14,” on Saturday at 4 p.m. We will also be having two special guests that day to answer any questions: Zoe Slusar and Bailey Kerluke, filmmakers whose short film is part of the series. Come and learn about the fascinating world of filmmaking. The Stettler library is pleased to have author Fran Kimmel launch her book, “The Shore Girl,” on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. Rebee Shore just wants to be a normal girl and have a place to call home. But her childhood is a disaster. Fran will be reading from her new novel and answer questions about her writing. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and Fran will be pleased to sign your copy. Read and Rhyme Play Time is back in time for fall. This program is designed for interaction between children
and their big people, with lots of songs, rhymes and playtime. Read and Rhyme runs every Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Copies of the next books for the Brain Candy Book Club, Readers’ Circle and Spine Crackers are available at the Stettler library. Brain Candy meets on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. when the book “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova will be the topic of discussion and “Playing with the Ashes” by Elizabeth George will be the target of Readers’ Circle on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. The teen book club Spine Crackers will discuss Roald Dahl’s “Skin and other stories” on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. Starting Oct. 9, the Stettler library is pleased to present a new club: Chicks with Sticks. This is a club that requires two knitting needles and some yarn. Bring your project or come and learn to knit. We will have knowledgeable knitters on hand to help and the company will be fantastic. Chicks with Sticks will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, meaning Oct. 9 and 23. Those
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who crochet are welcome to join as well, and there will be help for you as well. Something Cool After School is back to keep the kids entertained. Join Sarah on Fridays, starting this week at 2:30 p.m., at the Erskine School for an hour of crafts, games and tons of fun. The library edition will take place on Wednesdays, starting on Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. The Stettler library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 1, for professional development and on Monday, Oct. 8, for Thanksgiving. October is Canadian Library Month and to celebrate this important event, the Stettler library will waive your fines in exchange for donations to the Stettler and District Food Bank. Food for Fines is a program in which everyone wins. That is all for this week, but for updated information about the Stettler library’s programs, check our website at http://spl.prl.ab.ca or our Facebook page — Stettler Bibliotheque.
Floor curling, carpet bowling set to begin on fall calendar Bingo night happens again Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7:15 at the Botha Senior Centre. Grab your friends and your Bingo dabbers and come out for a good time. October marks the start of carpet bowling and floor curling for another great year of excitement. Carpet bowling begins Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 1:30 p.m., and floor curling starts Thursday Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. There will be a floor curling tournament on Oct. 25, starting at 9 a.m. Gather up a team and phone Robbie Kary at 403-742-2116 to register your team, or for more information. The Quilting Club is on its way to another great year of creative crafts. They meet at 9:30 a.m. on the second and last Monday of each month. Even if you have never quilted before, but would like to learn how, show up at the Botha Senior Centre, because the members would love to teach you. They meet at the Botha Senior Centre. Military Whisk resumes soon. The first game will be Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Botha Senior Centre. If you’ve never played Military Whisk, but enjoy playing cards, come on out, because participants are happy to teach you the game. One special lady in the Botha area is celebrating her birthday this Saturday. Her name is Jean Jackson. Hope you have a special day, Jean. This will be the last Thursday to worship at 7 p.m. As of the first Sunday in October, the time will change to 1 p.m. on Sundays. The next Botha monthly meeting will be this Monday, Oct. 1,
starting at 11:30 a.m. These meetings are held at the Botha Senior Centre, so all seniors are welcome to attend on the first Monday of each month. The meetings are also pot-luck occasions, so please bring one of your favourite dishes. The Botha Community Centre committee has decided not to have the “Raise the Roof” event this year, but instead they’re planning for a big one sometime in 2013. The Botha Christmas craft sale will be on the first weekend of November. With any more questions, or to rent a table, phone Marsha Mailer at 403-7422559. Students are well on their way to another successful school year, and they’re already busy like normal. All the teachers would like all the students to take time to read nightly, if they’re not busy doing other homework. It’s recommended grades 2 and 3 students read 15 minutes per day, and the grades 4 and 5 students read 30 minutes per day. To register your child for playschool, contact Botha School at 403-742-5187. Hot lunches start up again Oct. 3. The next old-time dance is this Sunday, starting at 1:30 p.m. So come on out for one great Sunday afternoon. Country Gem Band are scheduled to entertain at Botha Hall.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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Cosmetology, mechanics classes take their talents to Stettler community Students at William E. Hay Composite High School are beginning to prepare for client services in the cosmetology and mechanics classes. The cosmetology 2.1 and 3.1 students have started their hair-cutting and are expecting clients in two weeks. Call to make an appointment at 403-742-2523. The mechanics classes will begin auto-detailing, as well as oil and grease jobs, as of next week. The cost is $20, plus parts needed.
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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 September 1 2012 to October 31, 2012 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before August 31, 2012. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats/2012 F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4 for $28,783/$39,714/$46,413 after Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $11,316/$9,485/$14,186 (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $4,316/$5,485/$7,186 and Delivery Allowance of $7,000/$4,000/$7,000) is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. **Receive 4.99%/6.29% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $431/$605 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $199/$279 with a down payment of $1,950/$3,500 or equivalent trade-in. Interest cost of borrowing is $4,272.38/$7,356.11 or APR of 4.99%/6.29% and total to be repaid is $31,105.38/$43,570.11. Offers include Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $11,316/$9,485 (Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $4,316/$5,485 and Delivery Allowance of $7,000/$4,000. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ±Until October 1st, 2012, lease a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 5.0L and get 4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $40,099 at 4.99% APR for up to 36 months with $1,600 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $399, total lease obligation is $15,964 and optional buyout is $16,040. Offer includes Total Price Adjustment of $11,316. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Total Price Adjustment is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. †When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. ††Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8: [14.9L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ‡‡‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ◆Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ◆◆Projected best in class fuel economy based on competitive data available at the time of testing using Ford drive-cycle tests (in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standard J1321) of comparably equipped 2011 Ford vs. 2010 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. ◆◆◆F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 46 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report, December 2011. †††©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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