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The fire continues to smoulder Sunday amid the rubble at the Alliance Commerical Hotel, which was destroyed in an early morning blaze. Seemingly standing tall through it all were Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Residents of the Stettler region were left in the dark and cold for a few hours early Saturday morning as electricity was knocked out of service because of weather conditions. “We attribute it to the heavy frost on the lines,” said Allan Gano, the Stettler-based district manager for ATCO Electric. “It was a beautiful morning, but the frost played havoc.” Power went out at about 4:15 a.m. in the Stetter area and points south to Big Valley and north to Red Willow, Gano said. It was restored “a few hours later.” For the community of Stettler, residents regained power service at 7:35 a.m. ATCO appreciated the patience of its customers during the outage, Gano said. He said that with updated infrastructure and technology, would-be lengthy power outages — particularly during cold weather — can be restored more quickly than many decades before. “We try to build infrastructure so we can respond quickly. With weather, we never know what could happen.” Gano advised people to take steps to cope during such unpredictable situations. “We always ask people to be ready and prepared,” he said. For an emergency plan and tips, Gano suggested that people visit the utility website at atcoelectric.com.
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‘Heartbreaking’ blaze levels hotel LES STULBERG Independent reporter When the Alliance Commercial Hotel went up in flames early Sunday morning, the small community lost a tangible part of its history. For the 170 residents of Alliance, the blaze destroyed a valued 90-year-old landmark. Alliance fire chief Carl Cameron said the call came in at 2:29 a.m. Sunday and when the fire department arrived, the top floor of the hotel was fully engulfed in flames. “Twenty-five fire fighters from the Alliance, Forestburg and Galahad fire departments responded,” Cameron said. Alliance is about 35 kilometres northeast of Castor.
Although firefighters weren’t able to save the hotel, they kept the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Cameron said fire crews put water on the town office next door to keep it cool. “There was lots of ash going through the air, but luckily the nearby houses had snow on their roofs,” he said. “We kept a watch on the houses and checked the people to make sure they weren’t suffering from smoke inhalation.” Within an hour and a half of firefighters arriving at the blaze, the structure collapsed, they said. The fire caused telephone service to be out in half of the town. The blaze also resulted in low water pressure for the residents
until mid-afternoon Sunday. Late Sunday afternoon, the rubble was still burning. Fire crews were expected to keep watch on the site throughout the night. The cause of the blaze wasn’t immediately known, but Cameron said there would be an ongoing investigation. The owner of the hotel isn’t from the area. The fire left a bitter end to an otherwise celebratory weekend in Alliance. Saturday marked Santa Daze as the community hosted a Christmas market, public skating and an outdoor bonfire with hotdogs and hot chocolate. The Christmas party had doubled as a celebration of the community’s new arena, which had replaced the rink that collapsed because of
heavy snow in January 2011. Alliance residents are trying to imagine life without the Commercial Hotel, a fixture in the community for almost a century. “This is a small community,” Mayor Muriel Fankhanel told the Edmonton Journal. “When one business goes, the others are all affected. We’re struggling. We didn’t need another setback.” Many members of the community were in disbelief, Cameron told the Journal. “People are coming out and looking at it, saying, ‘Wow, I can’t believe the hotel is gone.’ That’s what everybody is saying. ‘I can’t believe the hotel is gone.’ “It’s just shocking. It’s heartbreaking in a way. There are a lot of memories there.”
Clearview trustees approve deficit budget LES STULBERG Independent reporter The Clearview School Division has approved its budget by the narrowest of margins. Trustees voted 4-3 in favour of a budget for the 2012-13 school year that shows a net deficit of $998,254. Clearview secretarytreasurer Lewis Hill presented the budget, which is based on Sept. 30 enrolment figures for this school year. He listed projected revenues to be $32.782 million
and expenses at $33.781 million. Hill said the deficit would be covered by school and department reserves. The deficit budgets of the past three years have been intentionally planned to bring reserves down, he said. Board chairman Ken Checkel said that four years ago, the province considered Clearview reserves, which were at $3.74 million, to be too high and clawed back more than $570,000. He said that put a different light on reserves, so administration and schools
were directed to spend reserves to get them more in line with what the province might find acceptable. “That being said, we can’t keep spending at the level we have been,” Checkel said this week. “We will certainly be looking at efficiencies.” The board approved the purchase of five new school buses to replace buses that are set to go into the sparebus fleet. Hill said the estimated $420,000 purchase cost would come from money set aside in the transportation capital reserve.
Administration was directed to investigate the use of smaller buses for use on rural routes and report to the board at its February meeting. “With fewer students on rural bus routes, we are looking for efficiencies,” said trustee Yvette Cassidy. Clearview’s money woes have been compounded by dropping enrolment, because much funding is done on a per-student basis. In 2000, Clearview enrolment stood at 2,843, while in 2012, it had dropped to 2,425. Among the concerns for
keeping Clearview’s newly approved budget on track are the current negotiations between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the province. “We are sitting on pins and needles waiting for the provincial outcome,” Checkel said. He said teachers’ wages make up more than half of Clearview’s $33-million worth of expenses. Cassidy echoed Checkel’s concern. “We could very well be looking at more than a million-dollar deficit for this school year,” she said.
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Yvette to our community. The local floor curlers held their Christmas party on Sunday at the Endiang hall. They all enjoyed a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and an afternoon of floor curling and visiting, along with many prize draws. They were joined by former members of the club on the festive occasion. Henry and Anita Mappin have as their guest Anita’s sister, Marlene Csordas, visiting from Switzerland. She plans to spend a week with the Mappins. Congratulations go out to
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Christmas came early for Stettler Middle School in the form of a grant for its sprawling green project. With plans to enhance the school grounds with landscaping and social space, the middle school last Friday received a $3,429.20 cheque from Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds national program. The school plans to use the money to beautify its surroundings with trees, shrubs, benches and picnic tables and a classroom/amphitheatre.
“We can now go ahead and do the work on the school grounds,” said teacher Bob Poapst, who’s co-ordinating the project with Sandy Foster. “Right now, it’s pretty barren wasteland, it’s so bleak,” Foster said. Over the next two years, the school plans to create the area west of the building as an inviting and healthy setting. For the first phase, the school intends to create a social gathering area, with elements of active living. “It is the goal of our committee to reclaim this space and transform it into a more natural area — a multi-purpose space in
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Traffic is extra busy in west Stettler last Saturday morning for the Stettler Charity Checkstop on Highway 12. Stettler RCMP and other groups worked together to collect more than $5,000, and food, toys and clothing.
Charity checkstop produces $5,000-plus Christmas gift RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Despite bitterly cold weather, warm hearts and generous hands generated volumes of food and money during the 16th annual Stettler Charity Checkstop last Saturday. “Stettler and area residents donated a total of $5,031,” Stettler RCMP Sgt. Duncan Babchuk said in a news release. Babchuk said he was grateful for the generosity of donors and volunteers who contributed to help support needy families and others at Christmastime. “In addition, one van-load of food and one van-load of new toys and clothing were also collected.” Last year, the charity checkstop
raised more than $4,000 in cash and one truck-load of food and toys, Babchuk said. Local police partnered with the Stettler Regional Fire Department, Stettler Emergency Medical Services, Heartland Victim Services, Students Against Drunk Driving from William E. Hay Composite High School, County of Stettler peace officers and Alberta Commercial Vehicle Enforcement to collect donations on Highway 12, just east of 70 Street. In previous years, the checkstop was located on Main Street, just north of the highway intersection. This year’s donations are allocated to Stettler Christmas Hamper Society and Stettler and District Food Bank, which are scheduled to receive the donations this week.
“We thought Highway 12 would have more volume of vehicles, so we decided to change the location this year,” Sgt. Babchuk said. “We probably would have had more donations if the weather were not so cold.” He said that additional participating agencies and vehicles onsite helped all volunteers to cope with the weather. “All of the emergency services thank everyone for their weekend charity donations.” Over the years, the community has strongly supported the campaign. “It’s a great opportunity for us to do something meaningful for those in need during the Christmas season,” Sgt. Babchuk said. Collections for the campaign will be accepted until Dec. 25.
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Multi-vehicle car crashes order of the stormy week SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK Stettler RCMP detachment Tuesday, Dec. 4 7:48 p.m. — Complaint of an unlicensed 16-yearold male driving a bluecoloured pickup truck on 52 Avenue. A licence check of the driver determined than the male did have a valid driver’s licence. The investigator was unable to update the caller, due to the call being anonymous. 7:54 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 56 north. The 23-year-old male driver from Stettler advised that his Dodge Ram sustained damage to the front bumper, grill, hood, headlight and left-front panel. 8:29 p.m. — A 911 call reporting a six-year-old boy walking on Highway 12 near the Dairy Queen. A female caller from Stettler had located the boy, who stated he “was going to see his mom.” It was determined that his mother was at work and the child ran away from the babysitter. Child and Family Services Agency were notified. 8:39 p.m. — A 911 call reported a suspicious vehicle outside a vacant house in Anderson Acres. A patrol to the area didn’t locate a vehicle, but the caller did obtain a licence plate. The 44-year-old registered car owner from Alix was contacted and he advised that the house was being torn down the next day. He only wanted to see the home before it was destroyed. Wednesday, Dec. 5 9:40 a.m. — Report of a damaged lamp post in the church parking lot on 40 Avenue. The post received a small gash on its base and was now leaning. It was determined that the damage occurred sometime between Sunday and Wednesday, but not from a car.
11:50 a.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 49 Street and 48 Avenue. A 67-year-old male driver from Stettler was stopped with his Chevrolet Impala at the intersection facing southbound. A 16-year-old male driver from Stettler turned north in a Dodge Dakota and clipped the car in the left-rear panel. The roads were icy at the time of the collision and the damage was minimal. 12:35 p.m. — A 911 call reported a blue Dodge Dakota rolled over on Highway 12. Investigators attended the scene and identified the driver as a 52-year-old male from Erskine. There was no alcohol or drugs involved, but it was determined that when the driver stepped on the gas pedal to speed up, the truck started fish-tailing and entered the south ditch. The vehicle rolled onto the driver’s side, which caused extensive damage. The road was extremely icy at the time and there were no injuries. 4:04 p.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 12 near the Dairy Queen. A 21-year-old female from Stettler, operating a Kia Spectra, stopped for a pedestrian and a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup drove into the back of the Kia. The driver of the truck was a 31-year-old male from Calgary. Charges are pending. Thursday, Dec. 6 9:17 a.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 56 south. There was heavy fog at the time of the collision and the 30-year-old female driver from rural Stettler was uninjured. Her Chevrolet Tracker sustained more than $2,000 in damage. 5:27 p.m. — A 911 call reported a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 56, 14 kilometres north of Stettler. A
36-year-old female driver from Bashaw struck a westbound deer and her Subaru automobile sustained more than $5,000 in damage. The car was towed. 5:41 p.m. — Report of a stalled car, thought to be a traffic hazard on Highway 12, five kilometres west of Erskine. The Toyota Celica was found to be properly marked and a tow truck had already been called. Friday, Dec. 7 12:27 a.m. — Complaint of a disturbance of an intoxicated male who was refusing to leave the Heartland Lodge Motel lobby. A 43-year-old male from Glenwood, P.E.I., was found passed out in the lobby. He was arrested and lodged in cells until sober. 10:46 a.m. — A 911 call reported a two-vehicle collision on Township Road 38-4. A driver operating a Ford F-250 was attempting to tow a Ford Super Duty from the ditch. At the same time, a driver operating a Isuzu NRR, with a flatbed attached, passed in front of the tow vehicle. The tow vehicle, F-250, drove into the side of the flatbed and sustained damage to the front end. No charges were laid. 1:38 p.m. — Report of a possible intoxicated driver, operating a light blue Chevrolet pickup in the No Frills area. 4:46 p.m. — Report of a possible impaired driver operating a black Dodge Ram pickup truck, possibly headed up Highway 21. Bashaw and Ponoka detachments were advised. 11:54 p.m. — A 911 call reported a fight in progress outside the Boston Pizza. Investigators attended to find no fight and no one outside. Satuday, Dec. 8 4:17 a.m. — A 911 call reported a power outage in Big Valley. The caller was
advised that ATCO was working on the problem. 10:39 a.m. — A 911 call reported a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 41 Street and 47 Avenue. It was determined that a 44-yearold male driver from Delia, operating a black Chevrolet pickup, was looking for JT’s Autobody and drove into the intersection. His truck collided with a Dodge Ram 2500 and ended up taking out a phone pedestal. The Delia driver was issued a ticket for failing to obey a traffic-control device. Sunday, Dec. 9 5:26 a.m. — Report of a suicide attempt at a 51 Avenue residence. A 30-yearold male was found inside a garage with his vehicle running, and the female caller who located the male also reported a verbal altercation. Investigators attended and arrested the male under provisions of the Mental Health Act. 10:22 a.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a tree on private property in Rochon Sands. The female driver advised that she was proceeding down her driveway in her Dodge Ram when she slid into the tree. Monday, Dec. 10 1:47 a.m. — Report of a suicidal 19-year-old male who left a 56 Street residence. A 17-year-old female caller told investigators that the male was going to harm or kill himself. The male was located, escorted to the Stettler hospital, where he was assessed, then released to family members. 10:01 a.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 589, north of Endiang. The 57-year-old male driver from Hanna advised that his Chevrolet pickup had sustained more than $3,200 in damage.
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By Lori Welbourne Indpendent columnist In today’s world, where the Internet and social media are such a powerful force, anyone’s life can randomly change by sheer virtue of its astounding influence. This month’s story of the royal hoax that led to a tragic suicide illustrates that. But does blaming the DJs behind the prank make any sense? If the Internet is a fair barometer, I’m going to guess that roughly half the people reading this will say yes, and half will say no, and there will be a lot of passion behind some of those opinions. I am one of those who would emphatically say no. The suicide victim was the nurse who answered the phone when a couple of goofy radio hosts called in from Australia. Impersonating Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles, the duo rang the hospital where Kate Middleton was a patient, and to their surprise, they weren’t hung up on. Instead, they were transferred to another nurse, who answered some of their silly questions about Kate’s “little tummy bug” and when they should visit. When I first heard the recording, I was amused that the pair was able to keep the call going for any length of time, given their preposterous performances. The gag seemed harmless and lighthearted, despite the initial controversy over impersonating the monarchy and violating their privacy. Of course, that was before someone died and hate hit the web. After reading a few days later that the first nurse had killed herself, my heart went out to her and the family she left behind. I hadn’t seen her name published before, and knowing little more than that, I suspected there must have been some deep-seated issues for her to voluntarily end her own life. When I then read the tremendous outrage and vilification directed at the DJs, as if they were to blame, my heart went out to them, as well. It’s not their fault that Jacintha Saldanha made such a devastating and deadly decision. It was her unfortunate choice and there is no way they could have foreseen such a drastic and unhealthy reaction to a stunt that was intended to amuse their local morning-show listeners. If they had predicted their prank would result in the appalling outcome that it did, they never would have made that call. Mel Greig and Michael Christian are now horribly scarred by this tragedy, and they have become victims themselves. For all those who condemn them, saying they are the ones that have blood on their hands, please imagine for a moment what would happen if they now chose to commit suicide. Would all the people who publicly bullied and blamed them on social media and in the press be responsible for their death? “They deserve what they’re getting,” one of my friends said. “Humour at someone else’s expense is completely unacceptable.” I am still trying to think of one comedian, or even one person for that matter, who hasn’t unintentionally hurt or humiliated someone at least once in their lifetime. We’ve all done it. What if the person we hurt made the choice Jacintha did? Maybe prank calls will be deemed illegal to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again. Perhaps every joke that could possibly be taken the wrong way by someone will also be banned. It’s conceivable we’ll all learn to live in fear of saying, doing or writing something that might drive someone else tragically over the edge. I doubt that will happen, though. We’re not meant to live in a bubble, and as long as we try to refrain from purposely harming others, that’s the best that we could ever hope for.
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Both wonder and worry surface during Christmas Phil Fischer wrote, “Christmas has been hijacked by cynics, exploited by capitalists, and trampled by consumers ... checkout lines go on forever; we growl and whine when only one register is open. There is no charity in the mall parking lot; we hunt the elusive parking space like wolves.” Ironically, as I read Fischer’s column, the radio began playing, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” As I simultaneously read and listened, I asked myself, “Which side of the equation am I on?” I admitted that I experience both the wonder and the worry of the season. It’s a sad commentary that we get so wound up that we miss the mystery and magnificence of Christmas. Can this be remedied? Dropping some materialism is a start. Last year, our family decided to draw names rather than purchase gifts for everyone (except for the grandchildren, of course). The plan is to use the savings for family get-togethers. Something else that we can do is to try to take the focus off of self and consider the needs of others. Christmas is, generally speaking, a good time for most. But, for some, it’s a time of painful memories, present limitations and a reminder that the future looks bleak. The problem of loneliness is never more pronounced than at Christmastime. It doesn’t take much to make a difference in someone’s life and we probably don’t have to look far to find an opportunity to do so. Remember, we are defined and refined not by what we get, but by what we give. Furthermore, it’s critical that we remember the “Reason for the Season.” I’m
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makes presence ‘Candy’ is the flavour Opposition during an active fall session urban media wanted From the At the recent Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) annual general meeting, the XL Foods E.coli fiasco was a prominent topic of discussion. Considerable frustration was expressed by ABP officials of their inability to get the urban and national media to present the cattle industry’s perspective of the unfolding events. Apparently, numerous interviews were carried out and many media phone calls were fielded by the ABP — yet the cattle industry appeared conspicuous by its absence in the public discussions and media. That caused so much consternation within the organization that it was decided to send a letter to producers to inform them that despite the lack of media appearances, the ABP had done everything possible to advance the industry’s position on the issue. The problem seemed to be the urban media and their perceived lack of understanding of the cattle industry. Well, that’s true to a point, but two other matters were at play here that caused the city media to seemingly ignore the cattle industry interest in the E.coli issue. First, the issue involved beef — not cattle, which made it very different from the BSE crisis, for instance. The media back then had to deal with livestock organizations, as the issue involved live cattle and a producer where the disease was traced to. Consumers, retailers and processing plants tended to be on the periphery with the BSE outbreak, as eating tainted beef was not the news issue back then. Also, with this case, there was a precedent of sorts, that being the listeria outbreak at the Maple Leaf Foods plant a few years ago. That situation set a pattern for reporters and it didn’t include the livestock producer side of the story. In that case, urban media folks made the link between getting sick from eating a steak to a retail store to a processing plant. Linking it further to feedlots and cattle ranchers was something they couldn’t grasp, or was just unnecessarily complicating the issue with no headline benefit. The later is really key to why the cattle industry was out of the PR loop with the urban and national media. The cattle industry spokespeople didn’t give the city media the necessary “headline candy” to get their attention. That approach is needed when you are a third party to the issue and not directly involved. Media reporters were not interested in carefully phrased responses from the industry. Sure, that’s a safe approach, but it doesn’t generate sensational headlines and
10-second TV news clips, which is the first order of business for city media. The PR reality is that cautious reaction gets you ignored — bold action (real or imagined) gets you media attention. That last point is well understood by most lobby groups. There was another point that annoyed the urban media and that became a news story by itself almost overshadowing the main story. In the Maple Leaf Foods incident, the company was front and centre, taking responsibility and apologizing profusely to consumers and the media. Although XL Foods acknowledged their role in the fiasco, they had no intention of publicly whipping themselves for no particular purpose. The fact was that the marketing impact of a disease outbreak on the two plants and companies was quite different. The urban media media could not understand that difference and was howling for more public apologies and admission of guilt. In my view, the Nilssons did the right thing. The urban media was also being less than transparent when it came to the Maple Leaf Foods precedent. That company spent millions of advertising dollars on various national and city media, telling consumers how sorry they were and encouraged them to trust their brand again. If the urban media was under the delusion that they could somehow force XL Foods by sheer guilt to do the same thing, they were quite mistaken. That situation turned into a standoff, but it was a more interesting story than any platitudes from the cattle industry. Hence, the reality that they were ignored by the media. On the other hand, perhaps the cattle industry should be thankful they were ignored by the urban media in this incident. Whenever your product is linked to poisoning, disease and possible death, it’s tough to spin a positive response and it may just lead to even more unwanted revelations. In this case, maybe the cattle industry dodged a bad PR bullet. Let’s hope that luck continues, because incidents like this are sure to happen again.
It was a busy fall sitting in the Legislature that saw some of the liveliest debate to happen in Alberta’s capital city in years. During the legislative session, government and private members’ bills were tabled for debate, which allows MLAs time to discuss the contents of the bill and why they will or will not be supporting any particular piece of legislation. Any proposed changes are brought forward in the form of an amendment. The Wildrose team proposed more than 100 amendments to the different bills that had been tabled in the house. These amendments are critical to the process of passing a bill as a safeguard against passing legislation that will end up being challenged due to any inadequacies or flaws that it may contain. The debate also serves as a good opportunity to get a better understanding of the legislation. The government voted down several amendments that were proposed by the Wildrose Opposition to Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act. Those were submitted to protect landowner rights, which are being compromised by Bill 2 in its current form. The intended goal of Bill 2 was to streamline development, but instead it will have some very negative fallout. According to U of A law faculty professor, Russ Brown, “Bill 2 is shifting the rights away from landowners in favour of oil producers.” The flawed Bill 4 Public Interest Disclosure Act, which is supposed to protect people who blow the whistle on wrongdoing in government, has instead put them at serious risk. The bill has a provi-
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The discussion in the House was carried for the most part by the Wildrose, with 61 per cent of the overall debate time, while having 28 per cent of seats. The next closest were the governing PCs, who had only 15.5 per cent. During question period, Wildrose MLAs asked 33 questions on ethics, 31 on health care, 20 on election finance laws, 15 on the province’s dire financial situation, 14 on supporting victims of crime, 14 on infrastructure and transportation, 13 for seniors’ issues, and nine on education policies. Other Wildrose questions hit on the MLA pay raise — which we opposed. Even with all of that excitement, it sure will be good to be back in the constituency for a while. Rick Strankman, the MLA for DrumhellerStettler, can be reached via email at: drumheller.stettler@ assembly.ab.ca, or on Twitter at: @RickStrankman
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“With the help of people in the community, we were able to find homes for these dogs.” Response from the community was “great,” she said, as the organization encouraged people to foster or adopt a dog, donate funds or volunteer. “Communities up north are shooting dogs to control the population for a bounty of $100 a dog. “This is the way they have been doing it for generations and it’s the only way they know how.” Animal Haven has partnered with the Northwest Territories Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to try to save as many dogs as possible from being shot. “Things are slowly turning around, and one community said it won’t shoot anymore dogs, but it’s not over yet,” Copeland said. She was informed about the fate of the dogs by a concerned resident, which inspired her to research the issue and launch the local campaign. “We are overwhelmed with the generosity of so many,” Copeland said An Edmonton TV show helped to spread the word in the effort to save dogs, Copeland said. For more information, phone the organization at 403-741-6128 or Copeland at 403-742-1367.
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Local product promotes, mingles with music stars LES STULBERG Independent reporter While growing up in Donalda, Jim Cressman never thought he would later work with the entertainment industry’s biggest stars, but today he’s doing just that. In June, he formed his own artist services company — Invictus Entertainment Group — based in Penticton, B.C. “I’m excited about working in the music business,” said Cressman, 37. In some of his most recent work, Cressman arranged for Carrie Underwood to tour Dawson Creek, Prince George and Abbotsford, B.C., and Moose Jaw, Sask. He said he has worked with the likes of Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Kiss and Maroon 5. Cressman was raised on a mixed farm at Donalda that raised cattle, grain and hay. He attended kindergarten to Grade 9 at Donalda and graduated from William E. Hay Composite High School in Stettler in 1993. His family lived at Gadsby before moving to Donalda, where his parents lived until 2009, when they settled in Calgary. After graduation, Cressman enrolled in broadcast journalism at Mount Royal College in Calgary. He said he got his start in radio at Q14 in Stettler. His career later took him to Calgary, working for Country 105 radio station. He made connections with people in the music industry that eventually led to his present career.
Cressman worked at Key Entertainment Group for six years before he and partner Ron Sakamoto purchased the Calgary-based company to form Cressman Sakamoto Agency. That arrangement lasted six years. Cressman bought out Sakamoto’s interest to form his own company. Cressman said that when he was working at the Stettler radio station, he was inspired by Q14 program director Russell Thomas, who “did everything to bring Prairie Oyster to Stettler.” The group was one of the nation’s biggest country acts at the time and Stettler was considered a small market. That drive impressed Cressman and never left him. Today, a major focus of his company is to book big-name artists for secondary and tertiary markets. Cressman sits on the board of the Canadian Country Music Association, which helps his work with Canadian country music artists, he said. Among current Invictus clients are George Canyon, Terri Clark, Emerson Drive, Brett Kissel, Charlie Major, One More Girl and Aaron Pritchett. The booking agency deals with Canadian, U.S. and international stars in all genres of music. With his small-town roots, Cressman said he finds satisfaction in the promotion of major stars to secondary markets. Otherwise, some fans would need to drive two to four hours for a major show, he said. Cressman said stars
when they had the chance to see the siblings perform live in Stettler. He said he has booked multiple acts for Red Deer’s Westerner Days. Among them are Reba McEntire and Johnny Reid. “I’ve done quite a bit of work, right up the road (from Stettler),” Cressman said. Cressman now calls Penticton home. He said he loves the mild weather and the quietness of smalltown life. “It brings a level of balance to the frantic activity in my professional life,” he said.
appreciate playing for new fans. It also creates an economic spark for the communities. “Artists get a tremendous reception going to smaller centres — with an incredulous home-town atmosphere — it’s electric,” he said. Cressman was involved in bringing the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and George Canyon to Stettler. He was also the agent for One More Girl when the band was scheduled to perform in Stettler in the fall. The show was cancelled because of low ticket sales. Cressman said the sister-duo are rising stars, and people will likely regret not getting tickets
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High school students compete to decorate ‘most festive door’ As the Christmas season is fast approaching, we start to realize how quickly the end of the semester is coming at William E. Hay Composite High School. Diploma prep classes continue this week for Social and English 30 students who registered for them. This week, the student leadership groups began preparing activities for Friday, Dec. 21, our last day of classes before the Christmas break. The leadership groups will each prepare an activity that students can drop into as a “convention style” day. Similarly, TA classes are busy competing in their annual “door-decorating competition,” for which class can decorate the most festive door. The 2013 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program is an opportunity for students graduating from a
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Canadian high school that have achieved an excellence in academic and extracurricular activities, and demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the environment, to earn one of 20 $5,000 scholarships toward their post-secondary education in any field. Applications are due by Feb. 15, and are available at earthday.ca/scholarship. Today, Dec. 12, there’s a bake sale for the Philip Hayden Foundation to provide support for Chinese orphans in need of medical assistance. It’s just one of the many social activism projects being planned and organized by Social Studies 10-1 students.
Other activism projects include “Down Syndrome Awareness,” presentations to the Stettler Middle School on the current conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaming for Autism, and Hockey Bags for Kenya, just to name a few. Students have completed the Tell Them From Me Survey and the results are soon to be released in the “Results Release” publication. In that document, the administration highlights many of the comments that students write, and provides responses to them. The Tell Them From Me Survey is just one of the many ways that William E. Hay works to have student voices heard in their education. The Results Release will be available on the William E. Hay school website later this week.
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Elementary School. A drop box will be located inside the main entryway. Please label donations with student name and class, so that your child may be credited with the correct number of books for the swapping part of the program. Besides being able to choose some free books during the Swap and Sale, every student who brings books in to swap will have their name entered in the exciting draws to be held. We would welcome the following in gently used condition: children’s picture books, chapter books for youth, children’s magazines, comic books, and junior non-fiction books. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept: used colouring or sticker books, badly damaged or scribbled-in books, adult materials or books for older readers, or previously discarded library books. Cute quote of the week: While in the music room, the children were asking about the props laying around for the Christmas concert, we were having a quick discussion about the baby’s manger and how baby Jesus was laid in the manger. “So why did they put him in there?” one child asks, “and how did they make that baby anyway?” asks another, to which I answered, “Well, that is a long story and a good question for your mommy!” Ah, kids say the darndest things!
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Midgets, bantams keep on winning It was another winning weekend for the Stettler Legion Blues midget A hockey team. The Blues beat host Barrhead 5-2 on Sunday, after defeating the visiting Ponoka Wolves by the same score Friday night in Stettler. Tyler Stewart scored a pair of goals in Stettler’s win at Barrhead. Riley Anderson had a goal and an assist, while Devon Woelk made 22 saves. Micah Croker, on the power play, and Logan Davidson also scored for the Blues, who fired 31 shots at Dylan Geiger in the penalty-filled game. At home Friday, Davidson’s hat trick powered the Blues, who opened a 3-0 lead in the first period. Ponoka cut the gap to 3-2 in the second, but Davidson responded with his hat-trick goal 30 seconds into the third period. Jacque du Toit and Brett Rider, into an empty net, scored the other Stettler goals. Jordan McCallum recorded 25 stops to pick up the goaltending win. His teammates directed 49 shots at Taylor Schnell. Stettler sits atop the North Central Division with a 7-1-1 record for 15 points, five more than Ponoka (4-4-2). Up next for the Blues is a home game at 8:45 p.m. Friday against Wetaskiwin (2-0-1), which is in first place in the Highways 16-60 Division. Stettler bantams still undefeated BANTAM A: Stettler’s bantam A team stretched its unbeaten record to 8-0 with a pair of weekend wins — 5-3 over the visiting Rocky Raiders on Sunday and 8-1 over host Red Deer Frontier on Saturday. Quade Cassidy netted two goals Sunday, while Ethan Rost added a goal and an assist. The other Stettler scorers were Drew Cassidy and Mark Begert. Ben Bauman blocked 27 shots in the Stettler goal. On the road Saturday, Jordan Lee paced Stettler with two goals and three assists. Brendon Bardwell and Brett Coleman each added a pair of goals, and singles went to Brendan Pederson and Tye Mulgrove. Bauman stopped all but one of the 20 shots from Red Deer.
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Stettler’s peewee A team went unbeaten in winning the Wainwright tournament last weekend. In league play this season, Stettler sports a 7-1 record.
Stettler peewees win A final at Wainwright tournament The peewee A Stettler DQ Blizzard continued their winning ways last weekend as they won the A final in the Wainwright peewee A hockey tournament. Stettler defeated the North Battleford Barons 8-1 in the final, after posting two wins and a tie in preliminary play. In the deciding game, Stettler’s Daylan Kuefler scored three goals and assisted on another, while Talon Conner added a goal and four assists. Alex De Young contributed a goal and two assists. Samuel Hamelin, Dawson Beck and Austin Jacobson scored the other Stettler goals. James Switenky
picked up a couple of assists. In earlier action, the Blizzard beat North Battleford 9-5, tied the Westlock Warriors 5-5, and dumped the Wetaskiwin Lions 10-1. Stettler is 7-1 in regularseason play this season. This Saturday, the Blizzard visit the Red Deer Holiday Inn, before hosting the Red Deer Sunrise on Dec. 23 at the Stettler Recreation Centre. The head coach of the Blizzard is Jason Hegberg, who’s the president of the Stettler Minor Hockey Association. The assistant coaches are Ryan Robbins, Kyle Shingoose, Kevin Burkard and
Mike Kuefler. The team members are Kameron Bainbridge, Dawson Beck, Jordan Burkard, Talon Conner, Alex De Young, Samuel Hame-
lin, Cole Heck, Austin Jacobson, Daylan Kuefler, Davin Nattestad, Erik Rost, Rhett Shingoose, Adam Shirley, James Switenky and Brenden Tucker.
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With a handful of regulars out of the lineup, the Big Valley Oil Kings played a near-perfect game to defeat the visiting Sedgewick Sabres 5-1 in a chippy game last Friday at Big Valley. Joel Richard got the start in net for Big Valley and turned aside 28 shots for the victory. At 11:07 of the first period, Oil Kings defenceman Denver Wik beat Sabres netminder Jordy Cox, on a feed from rookies Matt Wildeman and Brett Ouellette. With just 42 seconds remaining in the period, Sedgewick’s Tristan Patten found the back of the net on a wraparound to square the Battle River Hockey League affair. Ex Portland Winterhawk Darrell May slipped one under Cox at 1:39 of the second. Big Valley extended its lead when Dave Sissons cashed in on a beautiful feed from Devan Shanks during a two-onone. Sissons scored at 4:45 of the third period, with the assist going to May. To complete the natural hat trick, Sissons scored on the power play and was set up by Kent Wing and Shanks, for his third assist of the game. As the lead increased, the Sabres were visibly frustrated, giving Big Valley nine power plays, as several misconducts were issued. Sedgewick was given just one power-play opportunity, as the Oil Kings held their composure. “It was a game when opportunity met adversity,” said Oil Kings coach Scott Schell. “That’s when you show character.” Less than 24 hours later, the Oil Kings travelled to Daysland to face the Northstars in a game that featured a combined 23 power plays. A few game misconducts were part of the penalty barrage. Big Valley lost 9-4 in a rare game where the Oil Kings were outshot (3416). In the losing cause, Sissons and Matt Schmermund each had three points, while Justin Tremmel and ex-WHL defenceman Landon Jones added assists. The Oil Kings have won three of their past four games and remain in the top four in the Battle River senior league, with a 4-4-1 record. This Friday, Big Valley hosts the league leading Tofield Satellites (7-1). On Saturday, the Oil Kings have a rematch against the Northstars in Daysland.
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Senior girls take home consolation title The Stettler Wildcats senior girls’ basketball team won two of its three games last weekend to earn consolation championship honours at the West Central high school tournament in Rocky Mountain House. Stettler trounced Sundre 72-30 in the consolation final Saturday, after topping Rimbey 52-29. The Wildcats’ lone loss was in their tournamentopener Friday as they fell 48-44 to David Thompson. “We had a tough game on Friday night against David Thompson — a game we should have won,” said Stettler coach Charisse McDonald. “Jamie Ternes broke out of an early-season slump, scoring 15 points, followed by Claire Aspenes with 11. “We struggled with conditioning, having only eight players and Claire in foul trouble most of the game. Claire was named the game all-star by the other team.” In their two Saturday games, the Wildcats “really weren’t challenged the rest of the way,” McDonald said. “It helped to have a team of 10 (as reinforcements arrived). “Against Rimbey, we had a tough first quarter scoring and rebounding, but found our way with our press and patience.” Game all-star Dacia Gramlick led Stettler with 18 points, while Aspenes added 10. “In the (consolation) final, we met a very tired Sundre team,” McDonald said. “This was our highest-scoring game in two years. “Everyone had at least
four points. It was great to have everyone on the scoresheet.” For the second time in three games, Aspenes was chosen player of the game. The Wildcats were scheduled to host Wetaskiwin last night. Stettler’s senior high teams are off for the rest of this week. The Wildcats’ JV teams host their boys’ and girls’ tournaments this weekend. The Wildcats’ senior girls’ and boys’ teams return to the court next week for a Tuesday home date with Notre Dame of Red Deer and Thursday road action against Innisfail to wrap up the pre-Christmas schedule.
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The Stettler Wildcats, including head coach Charisse McDonald, were happy campers last Saturday after they won the consolation final in the West Central senior girls’ high school basketball tournament at Rocky Mountain House. The Wildcats posted a 2-1 record in the twoday tourney. At left, Allie Hiemstra staves off the Rimbey defence during one of Stettler’s two victories Saturday.
Wildcats turn the corner in senior boys’ basketball It was a productive weekend for the Stettler Wildcats as they posted a 2-1 record at the West Central senior boys’ high school basketball tournament at Rocky Mountain House. “The boys had a tough
game losing to Olds on Friday night, but came up with two big wins on Saturday,” reported Wildcats coach Joe Thibeau. Stettler defeated David Thompson High School by 20 points and pulled out a
three-point victory over Edwin Parr Collegiate of Athabasca. “The boys played well together and have shown a lot of growth, even through these three games,” Thibeau said.
In league play last Tuesday, the previously winless Wildcats showed promising signs, despite a 15-point loss. “The boys had a stronger showing against Sylvan Lake,” said Thibeau, whose club had lost to the Lakers the previous week in the season-opening CACHS
tournament at Lacombe. “They kept pace with Sylvan through the first two quarters, then Sylvan began to pull ahead in the third quarter.” On their home court last night, the Wildcats were scheduled to face the Wetaskiwin Sabres. Next Tuesday night, the
Wildcats host Notre Dame of Red Deer, before travelling to Innisfail two nights later, Dec. 20. Stettler’s senior teams are off this weekend, but there’s plenty of action at William E. Hay Composite High School as the JV Wildcats host boys’ and girls’ tournaments.
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The Stettler Wildcats reach new heights during the West Central senior boys’ high school basketball tournament at Rocky Mountain House. The Wildcats won two of their three games to taste victory for the first time in this young season. Above, the Wildcats’ Ty Page (10) and Justin Fleischhacker (15) release shots.
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Nine members of the Stettler Wildcats were named Central Alberta High School Football League all-stars at the league awards banquet last Thursday in Stettler. From left are running back Braden Nelson, defensive end Bryce Fisher, defensive end Parker Cassidy, defensive tackle Jordan McCallum, middle linebacker Nicholas Baharally, running back Tyler Stewart, offensive lineman Riley Anderson, quarterback Stephen Zuk and offensive lineman Theren Churchill.
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LEFT: Mike Roach, a longtime Stettler minor football coach, accepts the Central Alberta High School Football League 2012 Founders’ Award during the league banquet last Thursday in Stettler. League commissioner Chris Andrew (left) and Guy Neitz (right) of the Stettler Wildcats made the presentation. RIGHT: Stettler Wildcats’ senior Ty Page receives the award as the most outstanding defensive player of the year in the Central Alberta High School Football League. Making the presentation at the league awards banquet Thursday in Stettler are commissioner Chris Andrew and Wildcats’ assistant coach Guy Neitz.
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LOOKING AHEAD
After hitting rockbottom in November, the Stettler Lightning have opened December with a bang. The Lightning have won three of their past four games, including a pair of home-ice victories on the weekend. They clipped the Coaldale Copperheads 5-1 on Saturday night at the Stettler Recreation Centre, after topping the Three Hills Thrashers 5-2 on Friday night. In Saturday’s win, the Lightning got goals from Connor Doucette, Gavin Brandl, Kyler O’Connor, Cody Wright and Lyle Wooden, and two assists each from Adam Ternes and Jacob Schwarzenberger.
Stettler goaltender Simon Thieleman made 24 saves, one more than Coaldale counterpart Blake Carey. Ty Odland, with the lone first-period goal, scored for the Copperheads before the Lightning struck for four goals in the second period. In a penalty-filled game Friday, Stettler knocked off Three Hills on home ice for the second time this season. Landon Potter tallied twice for the Lightning, while O’Connor contributed a goal and two assists. Doucette and Blake Frechette also scored for Stettler, and Thieleman tended goal. Michael Neumeier, who played midget hockey in
Stettler last season, scored a power-play goal for Three Hills. Cam Braun was the Thrashers’ other scorer, while Tristan Cunningham assisted on both goals. Each team was charged with four misconduct penalties in the latest battle of rivals. At home last Tuesday, the Lightning lost 2-1 to the Red Deer Vipers. Cole DeGraaf scored the winner with 1:38 left. Thieleman, who blocked 26 shots on the night, had held the Vipers scoreless until Kolton Gillett scored at 12:57 period of the third period. Frechette’s power-play goal in the first period had given Stettler a 1-0 lead. The Lightning fired 35
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GRACENOTES Choir, alongwith the Rhapsody Girls, Tiny Tenors and Tiny Gracenotes. presents “Love is the gift the season brings� , Sat. Dec. 15th at 1:30 & 7:30 p.m. Stettler Perforiming Arts Centre. Tickets at door or by calling 403 742-6878.
Koda’s Kountry Gems ‘n Things 5016 50 ave. Bentley, Open 10 - 5, Tues. through Sat.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Wed. Dec. 12 through to Sat. Dec. 15. Unique gifts with something for everyone. Check out the Christmas Craft & Gift Sale. Bentley Community Hall December 15, 10 am - 3 pm
Personals
Whatever You’re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE
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Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920
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Hair Stylists
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FULL-TIME LICENSED HAIR STYLIST ON A CHAIR RENTAL BASIS. Apply to The Attic Unisex Hair Design, Main Street, Stettler.
Oilfield
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EXP. LINE LOCATOR, H2S PSTS, 1st aid req’d. Min. 3 yrs. exp. Resume by fax 403-227-1398 or email info@accutechcanada.ca
PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D RETIREMENT & SAVINGS PLAN BENEFITS
Highway 12 Erskine Hours: 8-12, 2-5:30 403-742-0604
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE DEC. 5-31 30% OFF: Scrapbooking Jewellry Card Making Supplies 50% OFF: Journals Stocking Stuffers Cards – 5 for $10 5% OFF all Xpresspost and parcel postage
Come join us for our Advent Services, Sundays at 10:30 am December 16 - Children’s Pageant & White Gift Service; donations of unwrapped gifts for those in need December 23 - Regular Church Service December 24 - Christmas Eve Service at 7 pm December 30 - Service of Carols & Readings
DOMINO’S PIZZA IS OPENING SOON IN STETTLER.
Looking for Managers, Drivers & Kitchen Helpers. Managers will be required to go for 3 weeks training in Rocky or Sylvan Lake. Fax or email resume 780-753-2080 mikech2002@hotmail.com
Please contact Murray McGeachy or Jamie Rempel by Fax: (403) 340-0886 or email
MCDONALD’S Restaurants in Ponoka, Lacombe, Gasoline Alley (East and West) and Stettler are now hiring full time TEAM LEADERS (Food Service Supervisors). Starting wage is between $11.05 to $13.00 per hour, depending upon previous experience and/or equivilent education. All restaurants are 24 hours so applicants must be wlling to work flexible shifts, weekend, evenings and late nights. We offer benefits and opportunities for further advancement. Apply in person, or on line at cbay22@telus.net or fax resume to 403-783-4251.
mmcgeachy@ cathedralenergyservices.com
WHITE GOOSE is looking for line cooks. Apply within.
jrempel@ cathedralenergyservices.com
Sales & Distributors
Join Our Fast Growing Team!! QUALIFIED DAY AND NIGHT SUPERVISORS
FIELD OPERATORS Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Drivers License required!!
website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com Your application will be kept strictly confidential.
LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475
Sherry’s Scrap’N Shop
SUCCESSFUL PROMOTIONAL company seeking Manager with strong managerial and sales qualifications. Located in Bonnyville, Alberta. Call Gerald 1-866-826-1949. Email: gerald55@telus.net.
Trades
TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK and TANK TRUCK Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
Professionals
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BUSY OILFIELD CONTRACTOR is seeking experienced Office Manager(s). Two different aspects of the job may be applied for: Core aspect: responsible for office administration; human resources; labour standards; inhouse computer system; accounting; payroll; job costing; financial reporting and statements; year end audit; supervise staff of five; work with safety staff and other supervisors. Secondary aspect: work closely with owners regarding business development opportunities; work with all levels of government regarding permits, land development, etc.; develop business plans for operational and financial planning. Please submit resume indicating which job aspect(s) you are applying for. Include three work related references and salary expectations. Attention: Felix Schroder, Schroder Oilfield Services, Box 777, Wabasca, AB, T0G 2K0. Fax 780-891-3150. Email: felix.schroder@ schroderoilfield.com.
Clerical
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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 and Siding Installers. Epic Roofing & Exteriors Ltd., an industry leader, is a Calgary based company looking to hire skilled professional siding installers, roofers, foreman, lead hands and fully equipped crews to work this coming winter. We offer full-time work for those who qualify. Apply now while there are still openings. Contact Donavan Aspin, Roofing Division Manager, 587-228-0473 or Contact Will Letkeman, Exteriors Division Manager, 403-615-3565. CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL Gas Co-op Ltd. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net. Fax 780-864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Full Time Project Coordinator
for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB Job Duties: Assist Project Management with daily work Ordering and shipping materials for Projects Strong communication & organizational skills a must Computer skills & Microsoft Outlook Please email resume to jensen@jcfgroup.ca or fax 403-876-2554
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Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB 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
Now hiring
P/T ASSISTANT.
Must have own vehicle. Duties include dressing signs, and in shop work of pulling layouts, organizing, and recovering faded letters. Fax resume to 403-742-8777. MORGAN CONSTRUCTION & Environmental Ltd. - Looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators, Foremen & Labourers for work in oilfield & heavy civil construction projects. Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work. Email resume: careers@mcel.ca. Fax 780-960-8930 or apply in person: 702 Acheson Road, Acheson, Alberta.
Oilfield
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403.742.8484
An ideal candidate would possess the following skills and education: • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; most notably Microsoft Word & Excel • Strong Organization Skills • Ability to prioritize deadlines • Works well under pressure • Accounting experience required • Working towards an accounting designation of Certified General Accountant (CGA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Accountant (CA) would be an asset Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours/week)
The County of Stettler offers a competitive salary and a generous employer paid benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal records check and drivers abstract. Please respond in confidence with your resume to: County of Stettler #6 Attention: Christa Cornelssen, CGA Box 1270 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax: 403.742.1277 Email: ccornelssen@stettlercounty.ca The competition will close on December 17, 2012. The County appreciates all applications however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Oilfield
800 Service Rig
Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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Stettler Golf & Country Club
Great Stocking Stuffers ✓10 Time Golf Pass ✓2013 Membership at 2012 Price Call Lacey at 403-741-5200
Trades
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New Holland dealer in Stettler is now accepting applications for Agricultural Technicians or Journeyman/Heavy Duty mechanics with ag experience. We offer year round employment, hourly salary from $25 to $32.50 depending on qualifications, excellent benefits and a positive, friendly team oriented work environment. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful growing organization, then forward your resume to: Bill’s Farm Supplies, Attn: Tracey, Box 1325, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax 403-742-1282, email to: billfarm@telusplanet.net NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; jobs@commandequipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002 PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@ pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE. TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is accepting resumes for experienced Heavy Duty Operators, Buncher, Hoe, Processor Dozer, Skidder, Delimber for immediate employment. Fax resume 780-778-2428.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the successful applicant will assist and be responsible for completing bank reconciliations, providing backup to Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and maintain the records of fixed assets. You will be also be responsible for working on fuel balancing, managing insurance records, doing bank deposits, maintaining accurate ledger accounts, completing journal entries and working on the audits and budgets as need be.
has an opening for a Pipefitter/Labourer
Bridal Registry
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MAGNETSIGNS Stettler
The County of Stettler has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced professional who will bring innovative and effective accounting skills to the position of Accounting Technician.
OILFIELD MANUFACTURING
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Main Street, Stettler
LARGE commercial . project, drywall, , steel stud, t-bar, taping , long term work. Benefits, 403-588-4614, 588-4615
County of Stettler Job Opportunity Accounting Technician
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Celene Hunter & Luke Rajewski Sarah Tingley & James Dodd
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WELLS FURNITURE.ca 403-742-3223
Trades
For more information call 403-876-2574
Bridal Registry Conlee Haustein & Lorelyn Villarosa
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
(Must be able to Provide own work truck)
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Restaurant/ Hotel
Employment #700 - #920
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Employment Opportunity Hanna Chrysler Ltd. has a
Full Time, Permanent Position for a Second Service Advisor Available Immediately. Successful candidate will be a cheerful, energetic person with good communication and organizational skills. Must be a team player and comfortable with computers. Automotive experience an asset. Training provided. Please send resume by fax 403-854-2845 or email chrysler@telusplanet.net
TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s FULL TIME
APPRENTICE MECHANIC
Send resume to m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice); and Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@ petrofield.com or Fax 403 742-1905
Truckers/ Drivers
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EQUAL TRANSPORT, Edson, Alberta. Class 1 Drivers Needed. Top wages paid! H2S certified, off road experience required. Company paid benefits & bonuses. Fluids hauling experience preferred. Send resume & drivers abstract in confidence to: Email: edson@equaltransport.ca. Fax 780-728-0068.
EXPERIENCED
Vacuum & Water Truck operators req’d. to start immed. CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy. References Req’d. Exc. salary & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-742-5376 hartwell@telus.net MORGAN CONSTRUCTION & Environmental Ltd. - Looking for experienced Low Bed Truck Drivers. Must have at least five years experience hauling heavy equipment, clean Class 1 driver’s licence, ability to drive a winch tractor, & experience pulling up to 40 wheels. Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work. Email resume: careers@mcel.ca. Fax 780-960-8930 or apply in person: 702 Acheson Road, Acheson, Alberta. NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959. 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. ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com. 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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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE
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Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.
Simple ways to maximize profits on investment property Real estate investors have many reasons for making such investments, but one of the more common motives behind a decision to invest in a property is the belief that real estate rarely depreciates in value. Though the recent housing crisis might have debunked that myth once and for all, real estate is still widely considered a sound investment, one that many people wish they could afford to make. Those who have already invested in real estate know how difficult it can be to maintain a property much less improve it, which should be high on an investor’s priority list. But improving a property does not have to involve a complete overhaul or any other dramatic changes. In fact, there are several simple ways investors can improve their real estate investments and improve their chances of turning a large profit when they decide to sell a property. • Hire a property management firm. Some real estate investors, especially those new to the business who just purchased an investment and have little money to spare, shy away from hiring a property management firm. But such a company is worth the expense for investors with little time or knowhow with regard to fixing a home. A property management firm will ensure the building is kept in shape, and depending on your agreement with the company, may even take care of clean-
ing vacant apartments, readying them for showing and renting them to new tenants. Perhaps the biggest advantage to working with an effective property management firm is the likelihood that they will turn over the vacant apartment quickly, ensuring you aren’t losing money when tenants move out. • Carefully vet prospective tenants. One of the easiest ways a property can fall into disrepair is to allow bad tenants to move into the building. It’s understandable that investors want to get a building occupied as quickly as possible so they can use tenants’ rents to pay for the property. But bad tenants can cause damage to the property, and their behavior might encourage reliable fellow tenants to find a new living situation. When looking to fill a vacancy, establish a minimum income requirement for prospective tenants and ask applicants to produce proof of income and references from past landlords. This increases the chances you will find a respectful tenant who’s fully capable of paying their rent on time. • Work quickly. Few people want to rent for-
ever, so expect significant turnover, especially if your investment property is a larger complex with multiple dwellings. If you aren’t working with a property management company, an easy way to maximize your profits on an investment property is to work quickly when turning apartments over after a tenant moves out. This includes painting and cleaning the apartment, and the process should go smoothly if you properly vetted tenants and the vacant unit did not suffer significant damage while the previous tenants were living there. A unit with just minor wear and tear should take one week or less to get ready to show to prospective tenants, and the unit should be vacant for only one month before new tenants move in. Anything longer than a month and you’re losing money you don’t have to lose. • Upgrade appliances. Renters are just as likely to fall in love with curb appeal as buyers are. While there may not be a yard to entice renters if you purchased an apartment complex, curb appeal can apply to an apartment’s interior. One of the more notable eyecatchers to prospective
renters is updated appliances, especially since appliances may be the only items actually in the apartment when it is shown. Stainless steel appliances provide an instant upgrade over older appliances that may appear dated and are
certain to make a strong first impression on prospective renters, many of whom would be willing to pay more in rent for a unit with update appliances. In addition, renters may feel that landlords who took the time and spent the money to
upgrade appliances are likely to make a greater effort maintaining the property. Investors can maximize their returns on investment properties in a variety of ways, many of which don’t require significant effort.
Candor Realty Ltd.
Ph. 403-742-4424 Carrie Resch Carrie Resch Mortgage Associate Mortgage Associate
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PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME! Very well cared for mobile on its own lot with nice landscaping and a single detached garage. 3 bdrm/2 bath, cozy addition and a solarium for summer use. MLS # CA0004528 $169,000.
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CARLISLE EST. 5.54 acres, ready for your dream home, fully fenced. $115,000. Call Atie.
Jill Fisher Associate/Owner
Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner
Brian Lynn Associate Broker
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CA0003465
3 bdrms, 2 baths. Close to downtown. New shingles, very tidy. $265,000. Call Ross.
Perfect family home ½ blk from Rec Center on a corner lot with garage. Recent renos. $285,000. Call Ross.
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320.0 Acres of Pasture Land in the Craigmyle Area. $320,000. Call Doug.
1998 mobile on own lot, unique floor plan. PRICED TO SELL @ $159,900. Call Edna.
CA0001271
3 bdrm 2 bath mobile on its own lot. Great starter. $95,000. Call Edna.
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3 bdr, 4 level split plenty of room for the family. $269,000. Call Jill.
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2788 sq. ft. home on large fenced lot in Botha. $195,000. Call Garry.
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4 bdrms, 2 baths, totally redone inside. Come take a look. $265,500. Call Jill.
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10 Acre Acreage with home, barn & Shop, near Craigmyle. $235,000. Call Doug.
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2 STOREY 1600+ sq. ft. home, on quiet close with green space out front. $299,000. Call Atie.
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Truckers/ Drivers
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SEEKING CLASS 1 Drivers with off-road fluid hauling experience. Will relocate. Year round work. Above average wage, appealing benefit packages offered. Trophy Buck Oilfield Services, Whitecourt, Alberta. Email resume: info@trophybuck.ca. Fax 780-706-2389.
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GOLF CLUB MANAGER
The Stettler Golf & Country Club is accepting applications for the position of Club Manager. This position reporting to the board of directors is responsible for all aspects of clubhouse operation, financial record keeping, staffing, pro shop, food services & lounge. The successful applicant will have proven managerial skills & public relations abilities along with an average knowledge about & interest of the sport. Duties will commence on April 1, 2013. Written applications including resume and references should reach the selection committee, no later than Dec. 31, 2012. Applications will be submitted to Stettler Golf & Country Club, Grounds Selection Committee, Box 1012, Settler ABA, T0C 2L1
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Meat Cutters
• Meat Cutter • Baker Full and Part • Produce Clerk • Time Deli Clerks Positions Available • Front Lead Supervisor Please Apply Within
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IF YOU’RE INTERESTED in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland College’s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis. Visit www.lakelandcollege.ca/ realestate or phone 1-800-661-6490, ext. 5429 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. MASSAGE CAREER. Train at our highly regarded, progressive school and graduate with confidence! Excellence in education, guaranteed! 1-877-646-1018; www.albertainstituteofmassage.com. WELL-PAID/LOW STRESS Career in Massage Therapy. Get the bestquality RMT education in Alberta without giving up your day job! Visit www.mhvicarsschool.com or call 1-866-491-0574 for free career information.
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Auctions
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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, December 22, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 200 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous. Call to consign 780-440-1860.
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BIG BUILDING SALE “This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!” 20x20 $3,985, 25x24 $4,595, 30x36 $6,859, 35x48 $11,200, 40x52 $13,100, 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca. LAMINATED POST BUILDINGS Farm and Commercial. Prairie Post Frame serving Alberta. For pricing Calgary South, Barrie 403-506-7845; barrier@ prairiepostframe.ca. Calgary North, Howard 403-586-7678; howard@ prairiepostframe.ca.
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Edgeview Farms Ltd. is currently seeking candidates to fill a permanent farm labour position. Responsibilities: Experience in operating large GPS equipped farm machinery. Class 1 Driver’s License, or desire and ability to obtain class 1. Mechanical aptitude, with good problem solving skills. Ability to work independently under general supervision. We offer: Competitive Salary Excellent Work Environment Modern Well Maintained Machinery Local work with attractive work schedule. Interview to be arranged by contacting 403-742-7849 or 403-741-5133
Assistant Day Home Coordinator Stettler Regional Child Care Society 2.5 days per week • Education & Experience in Early Childhood Education (min. Level 2) • Above average communication skills including Microsoft Office • Self motivated with proven leadership skills Successful candidates must provide a current criminal record check including vulnerable sector check. References will be required at the time of interview. Please e-mail resumes to stettdh@telus.net Attention: Board of Directors. Resumes will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.
Employment Opportunity Service Person Position Paintearth Gas Coop Ltd. is seeking to fill a full time Service Person position with any of the following training as a preference with certification as a Gas Utility Operator, Apprentice or Licensed Gas Fitter. Our office is located in Castor, Alberta and we provide natural gas service to a large surrounding area. Our Coop is a mix of industrial, commercial, agricultural and rural and urban residential customers. If you are looking for a challenging career working with modern day technology and willing to attend training courses this could be the opportunity for you. Candidates should have good written and oral communication skills and enjoy working with the public. Preference will be given to individuals who have knowledge of software applications for GPS/GIS, Utility Billing and General Office computer appications. General current safety tickets will be considered an asset. Our Coop offers a competitive salary which is dependent on the qualifications and training of the applicant along with a benefit and pension plan. Applicants must hold at a minimum a valid Class 5 driver’s license. The successful applicant must provide a current Driver License abstract. Resumes may be submitted by fax or email to Paintearth Gas Coop Ltd., Box 5, Castor, AB T0C 0X0, Att. General Manager at 403-882-3972 or paintgas@cciwireless.ca. Only those persons considered for an interview will be contacted.
Red Deer Co-op Limited Is recruiting for an
Stettler Ag Society Is Hiring: Office/Janitorial – Jobshare • Must be reliable, ambitious and a team player with computer knowledge.
Handyman/Caretaker – Full or Part Time • Duties include general repairs and maintenance. Drop off resume at Stettler Ag Society by Dec. 21 between 9a.m – 4p.m. For more information call 403-742-6288 or fax 403-742-6620
PARTY MAXX Help Wanted Full Time Head Floor Merchandiser Required • Leadership & organizational skills required • Duties include managerial responsibilities For interview time call 403-741-7864 or apply in person with resume.
RELIEF BULK PETROLEUM DRIVER / INSIDE SALES CLERK @ STETTLER Reporting to the location’s Bulk Petroleum Manager, this full-time position is responsible for customer service and processing inside sales using a cash register, delivery of oil products to customers and delivery of bulk fuel to customers on a relief basis. Candidates for this position must have a valid Class 3 Driver’s license, customer service experience and knowledge of petroleum products.
Human Resources Manager Red Deer Co-op Limited 5118 - 47 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 3P7 Fax: (403) 341-5811 E-mail: c.krogman@reddeercoop.com
Facilities Maintenance Coordinator (3 Locations)
Lloydminster Stettler Grande Prairie
ATCO Power is a developer, project manager, owner and operator of independent power projects worldwide including United Kingdom and Canada. The company is a member of the ATCO Group, one of Canada’s premier corporations. We currently have opportunities at our Battle Employment River Generating Station for the following positions: Training
Technical Resources Technologist - Qualified (Environmental) Forestburg, Alberta To find out more about this and other opportunities, please visit us at: www.atcocareers.com
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Industrial
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Agricultural Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 #2000 - #2290 Year Warranty. ALTAFarm Equipment ..............2010 WIDE Builders Supplies Haying Equipment ............2020 1-888-263-8254.
Health & Beauty
1700
HYPNOSIS, Past Life Regressions, Meditation Workshops. Call Shelley @ 403-884-2547 www.positivelyhealing hypnosis.com
Misc. for Sale
1760
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
3130
1,200 ft. heated shop in East Industrial area of Stettler. Available Dec. 1/12. Phone 403-742-8327, Tracey. SHOP for rent 2400 sq. ft. 2 large doors, 2 offices, 4108-41 St. Stettler 780-918-0331
Storage Space
3160
Heated Secure Storage ~ available immediately ~ $100 per month. The Summer Village of Rochon Sands Call 403-742-4717
BEER MAKING SUPPLIES - GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT - two 8 1/2 litre party pigs and party pig pressure pouches, two plastic beer vats, Beer Kit and all other Livestock Real Estate beer making supplies you n e e d . Va l u e a t a b o u t ANGUS heifers bred to An- #4000 - #4190 $ 3 0 0 . P h o n e gus bulls, Apr. 1 calving Realtors & Services..........4010 4 0 3 - 8 8 3 - 2 3 8 1 . L e a v e 403-742-5594 Houses for Sale................4020 message if no answer. Houses Wanted ................4030
2100
WINE MAKING SUPPLIES - G R E AT C H R I S T M A S GIFT - includes two 23 litre glass carboys, one 23 litre plastic carboy, 12.5 litre glass carboy, 2 plastic 23 liter tubs, mini jet wine filter, bottle holders, glass wine jugs and bottles and all other wine making supplies. Value about $400. O B O . P h o n e 403-883-2381. Leave message if no answer
Office Supplies
1800
Horse/Stock Trailers
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
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
Commercial Grain Hauling
$48/case
403-741-7795
Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395 Pets & Supplies
1810
Mike Webster 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.
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
LIVE MORTGAGE FREE 2 properties, 2 rentals, $270,000 ALIX WALK-OUT 6.5 acres, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, $315,000. * BASHAW/Buffalo Lake 2 acres w/shop & old trailer. $99,000. Wayne @ Sutton 403-318-9114
Condos/ Townhouses
4040
BRAND NEW
AQUARIUM
60 gal. tank with black storage cabinet. Complete with: Cichlids, all accessories, decorations and food. New Fluval 405 filter, canopy with lights, & heater all replaced within the last year. Great Christmas Present!! Cost for everything if buying new would be over $1400. Asking $500. 403-346-7778 or 403-506-7117 Red Deer
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Dogs
14 MONTH old Black Lab for sale, $100. Would like to go to farm home. Call or text Jess 403-741-4046. Only serious inquiries please.
Sporting Goods
1860
AS SEEN ON T.V. Quigley-Ford custom long range rifle scopes. “Field & Stream” Best of the Best 2010. $50. discount with this advertisement. Offer expires 31-03-13; www.quigleyfordscopes.com 705-351-2333.
Travel Packages
1900
HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth”! 1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca. SNOWBIRDS! Parksville/Qualicum, Vancouver Island, 600 sq. ft., one bedroom, one bathroom, fully furnished new cottage in forest setting. $975/month, utilities included. Available January 1, 2013. 250-248-9899 or mawilsonis@shaw.ca.
Red Deer Co-op offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for personal growth. If you match these qualifications, and are interested in working for a true community builder, please submit a resume or application to:
Successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Building Supplies
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!
900
For Rent #3000 - #3200
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
3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME & OLDER 2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT IN STETTLER. Available immediately. References required. 403-742-6631 3 SINGLE family homes for rent in Stettler. 1 bdrm. w/den $850 + util., 3 bdrm, single garage $1350 + utils., and 3 bdrm., dbl. garage $1150 + utils. 403-742-4257 TWO bdrm main suite avail immed. in Stettler. Newly reno’d w/laundry facilities. Downtown and close to schools. $1000.00 month utilities incl’d. DD req, n/s, no pets. 403-740-6645
3060
Suites
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
Stores/ Commercial
QUALITY LIVING - affordable price. Brand new 2 bdrm/1 bdrm condos for sale. Easy financing! Less than rent! 3 blocks east of main street “Parkland Place”. All inquiries welcome, Ken @ 403-350-9243
Farms/ Land
4070
Donalda Area Good Cultivated Quarter Located from Donalda 2 miles South - 2 miles East and 1 mile South
Phone 403-883-2545 PASTURELAND FOR SALE
South of Big Valley, AB along Hwy. 56 1 section 631 acres grassland A-1 fences and cross-fenced with power and water wells and tanks on each half. Gas well revenue $10,800.00 per year.
Call Al - 780-980-2084 Doug - 604-777-9357
Manufactured Homes
4090
ARDON HOMES Winter Clearance. All homes priced to move and ready for quick possession. Visit Ardon Homes north of Sherwood Park. 780-801-1166; www.ardonhomes.com. CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. 20 X 76 Show Home now open and priced below $120,000. All Show Homes ready for quick possession. Visit us in Acheson. 780-470-8000; www.crosscountryhomes.com UNITED HOMES CANADA has a wide variety of stock units that must go! Visit our Heated display gallery today! 148 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-461-7632; www.unitedhome scanada.com.
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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
Farm Custom Work a div. of Kokotilo Holdings Inc.
3020
townhouse in Clearview Ridge, $245,500 Walk to Clearview Market Square. 2 bdrm. 2.5 bath 1091 sq. ft., 6 appls. included, 2 parking stalls. Call 403-392-8999 email: 1504.30carleton@ gmail.com
Financial #4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
2080
Funded in part by the Government of Canada.
SO007393 PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN FIREFIGHTING & POLICING
MÉTIS EMERGENCY SERVICES PREPARATION 1-888-48-MÉTIS
Bale Hauling & Swathing Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck
David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
BUSINESS DIRECTORY Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430
Drafting & Design
1120
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
RAILSIDE DESIGN
1010
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
OPTOMETRISTS Ponoka, Alta. 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 Coronation Office 403-578-3221 Hanna Office 403-854-3003 www.4YourEyesOnly.ca
Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686 galen@railsidedesign.com
1130
FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
403-742-8838
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
PERFORMANCE
*27 years experience*
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
1150
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Dr. Patricia Ross Dr. P.G. Wilson Dr. D.A. Heimdahl
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
Eavestroughing
“Keeping people in Motion...�
403-742-4533 “If It’s Electrical We Do It�
Insurance
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
www.gkdpca.com
Chapman and Co. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS LLP
4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 or 403-742-3439 P.O. Box 1328 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca www.gchap.ca
1193
403-742-2392 www.johnsonconnor.com PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
Stettler Furnace Cleaning Legal Services Qualified and Reputable
1196
Lori R. Reule LL. B.
HEARTLAND GLASS
Thorogood Pinches
&
Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
Stettler Professional Building
• 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
C.R. GLASS
4819 51 Street
403-742-3411 BRYON D. BALTIMORE
LTD.
“Your Service Specialistsâ€? • Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, Stettler AB AB info@leschert.net
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates
403-742-2520
2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)
Health Care
1210
Grant & de Vries
Dr. E. LYNES
Barristers and Solicitors
Chiropractor
Automotive
1029
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
4910 - 51 Street, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Gary G. Grant
One block East of Scotia Bank
Phone: 403-742-4437
JT AUTO BODY LTD. 403-742-5810 or
Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
Robert de Vries
CRIMINAL RECORD? Have it removed. Canada’s premier record removal provider since 1989. BBB rating. Confidential, fast Dr. KERRY WONG A+ & affordable. Free information booklet. Optometrist 1-8-NOW-PARDON Stettler, Alberta (1-866-972-7366); Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998 RemoveYourRecord.com.
Misc. Services
www.northstarpaintandbody.com
1290
Misc. Services
THE MOBILE TILE SHOP Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners
Phone 403-742-1681
Cabinet Makers
1054
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net
CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com
Misc. Services
1290
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
3R
Management
NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $259. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228. SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.
Box 685, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION
CALL 1-877-223-3311
Snowmobiles
5170
2007 ARCTIC Cat Pather 570 snowmobile, 2 seater, low mileage. Call Judy 403-574-2215 TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
Public Notices
6010
Notice to Creditors And Claimants Estate of
Robert Arnold James a.k.a. Robert Arnold Isinger who dield July 5, 2012 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by February 3, 2012 and provide details of you claim with
Gordon J. Hoffman Q.C. Hoffman Dorchik Barristers and Solicitors 600, 5920 Macleod Trail South Calgary, AB. T2H 0K2
If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be disributed without regard to any claim you may have.
Condos/ Townhouses
Interior - Exterior Free Estimates
403-741-5970 Personal Services
1315
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Plumbing & Heating
1330
• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Stettler Ph.
403-742-5237
Misc. Services
1290
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Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
AL-ANON 403-742-0990
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours
BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)
780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren]) 403-742-4059
4040
CONDOS FOR SALE
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
NO GST
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Willis - 403-742-4567 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street
Parkland Place Condos
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL
• 1 & 2 BEDROOMS • MAPLE OR OAK CABINETRY • 5 APPLIANCES
RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
4808 - 45 Street
Mortgage, Condo Fees and Taxes
UNDER $800/mo.
Tracey - 403-742-8327 Public Notices
6010
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved. No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2.
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
Town of Stettler PUBLIC NOTICE
For All Your Painting Needs • Quality Work • Quality Paint • Drywall Repair
6010
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
R n S Painting
4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! #
No. 5 Kunstman Komplex
Classified Advertising
1310
0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM SO005352
Res: 403-742-2409
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)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS Tell them Danny s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS s +ONTINUOUS 3HOK #HLORINATOR Hooper sent you
TEL: 403-742-6277
100,000 Potential Buyers???
Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
Public Notice #6000
www.stettlerparklandplace.com
RURAL WATER TREATMENT
BOB HOLOWENKO
DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY
IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346
Let us bring the showroom to YOU!
• Natural Stone - Porcelain TILE SALES • Ceramic and Granite Tile • Custom Showers • Kitchen • Bathroom • Countertops • Material & Accessories Sales TILE INSTALL ATION • Tile Sample Boards available Located in Stettler Alberta Call Liviu ~ 403-740-9317
MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Transportation #5000-5300
Own for Less -
1290
Free estimates on site
HOMEOWNER? Need Money. Bank said no? Apply online; www.homeloansalberta.com call toll free: 1-866-488-8337.
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 DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500.
Public Notices
4430
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.
403-742-3007
Phone: 403-742-3399
403-742-6443
“Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting
1260
LAW OFFICE
of McCuaig Desrochers
Randy Long
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656
1260
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
403-742-3418 Glass Shops
1230
Johnson Connor Agencies
403-742-5111
Furnace Cleaning
Legal Services
ANDERSON
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
Electrical
G K D P
1210
GALEN WIEBE
Call Barry Harvey
Accounting
Health Care
Money To Loan
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2682-2012 Lot 12, Block 12, Plan 9524848 4112 - 65A Street Carrie Resch Home Occupation Mortgage Consultant 2683-2012 Lot 30, Plan 430 AD 4821 - 62 Street Red Deer Co-op Ltd. Retail Liquor Store
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Berg’s birthday, Santa’s visit highlight the weekend ahead We have survived another cold snap with temperatures out in the country dipping to minus-36 C. Dates to remember: Westwoods Recreation and Ag Society’s annual general meeting on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Memberships available at 7 p.m. On Dec. 15, Iona Berg is celebrating her 90th birthday and invites everyone to come to Heart Haven from one to three to have birthday cake and coffee with her. Then on Sunday, Dec. 16 Santa Claus will be at the Agrilot at Westwoods from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free hot dogs at noon. Barb and Vic Carey have recently returned from Edmonton, where Vic attended the Paintearth Gas Co-Op annual convention. Eleanor and Frank Dahlgren helped great-
grandson Luke Hronek celebrate his third birthday on Dec. 1 at parents Darcy and Tammy Hronek. There were 15 family members there. Happy birthday to Elijah Diegel who turned one on Dec. 7. Birthday supper with parents Wade and Ybiett and family, aunts and uncles and cousins, as well as grandparents Gloria and Stan Diegel. Bithday greetings to Elliot Skocdopole who turned seven on Wednesday. His party was on Saturday, Dec. 8 at his home with parents Richelle and Greg and family. Also
attending were aunts and uncles and cousins, as well as grandparents Gloria and Stan Diegel and Dixie and Jim Skocdopole. Gordie and Shirley Reynolds motored to Edmonton to attend funeral services for sister-in-law Mary Ellen Reynolds. The community extends sympathies to her husband Glen Reynolds who also grew up in the Gadsby area. And to their son Harley, daughters Tracy and Cheryl and their families. Mary Ellen passed away suddenly in her home at the age of 73.
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Donations shed new light in hospital rooms Submitted story by Kathy Tuck Stettler Hospital and Care Centre A generous donation has brightened two important areas of the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre. The operating room and labour/delivery room in the hospital have been equipped with new LED surgical lights, thanks to a $50,000 donation from Jaye Jacobson, Vinoell (Jack) Jacobson Jr., Walter and Diane Jacobson, Jody and Gary Piper and families in memory of Vionell and Velma Jacobson. “We will be forever grateful to the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre nursing staff and physicians,� Jaye Jocobson said. “The quality of care that our family has received throughout the years has been exceptional. We are very blessed to have such exceptional services in our community.� Leona Thorogood, the chairperson for the Stettler Health Services Foundation, said the Stettler-area community stepped up to the plate. “As a board, we are forever amazed at the generosity of community members and their families who are impacted by our care providers,� Thorogood said. “The pride and caring that each health-care worker shares each day is what makes our care facilities what they are. “Donations like this one that we received from the Jacobsen family is what allows us to enhance both the patient and staff environments and that can only be good for our community. Thank-you never seems to be enough. Through this donation, you have changed the lives of so many.� The donation covered the entire purchase of the lights, which replace previous operating room and labour/delivery room equipment installed in 1987 and 1974. Alberta Health Services covered structural and installation costs. “We’re very grateful for these extraordinary donations,� said site manager Diane Palmer. “Physicians and staff are now using the new lights and are all expressing their appreciation. “The previous lights
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Jaye Jacobson (left), Shawna Jenkins, Dr. Pieter Bouwer and Diane Palmer gather under the new operating-room lights at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre. provided adequate lighting for many years, but they were quite old, and it was time for an upgrade. We are so privileged to have such generous donors to make this happen.� The new lights have large movable arms that can adjust to the needs of staff. A wall-mounted control helps to provide the appropriate level of light, as staff members conduct their work. Physicians at the hospital have quickly adjusted to the new equipment. “It’s easier for us to adjust the level of brightness when operating and the lights are easier to move around,� said Dr. Phil Vogel. “This is a crucial tool to our everyday work.� Along with the improved brightness, the
lights also provide a more comfortable workspace, giving off very little heat. And with long-lasting LED bulbs, the new system will provide bright light for many years to come. Stettler-and-area residents can also participate in maintaining the quality health care provided to the community by donating to the Stettler Health Services Foundation. The foundation works to identify the best use of donated funds and supports a wide range of services in the hospital. Legacy opportunities are also available, and board members would be happy to assist families in planning. To learn more about your health foundation, please visit www.stettlerhealthfoundation.com.
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Presentation to pay tribute to local effort at Dieppe Beach The Big Valley Legion will be the location for a very special presentation honouring the 14th Calgary Armoured Tank Regiment who landed on Dieppe Beach in August of 1942. This year marks the 70th anniversary of that landing and this regiment was made up of many rural youth from Alberta with many being from the Stettler/Big Valley area. The 3 Cavalry Group (retired servicemen) will be presenting an artifact from the Second World War on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Big Valley Legion Hall. An RCMP Colour Party will carry the colours and a piper will be
in attendance. All Big Valley Legionnaires are encouraged to attend. The Ladies of the Big Valley Royal Purple are thrilled to be hosting a special New Year’s Eve Party this year including a hypnotist, supper and a dance. For more information contact Jenni 403876-2558 or Sharon at 403-876-2779. The Big Valley Evangelical Free Church will be presenting their Annual “Live Nativity” this Sunday, Dec. 16. Come out to watch that “age old story” come to life with Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, wisemen and animals right at the church. Stay
for treats and fellowship after the presentation. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration. Big Valley School students have been hard at work, rehearsing for this year’s Christmas concert scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 20 at the Jubilee Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Students and staff invite
everyone to join them for an evening of great entertainment, yummy treats and holiday fun with family and friends. Besides the program, the student union will be selling raffle tickets for special gift baskets each class has created! As usual, donations for the food bank will be collected at the door.
One final reminder to come out to see Santa Claus this Saturday, Dec. 15! Big Valley’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party begins with lunch at noon at the Jubilee Hall. ROSCO the Clown will be entertaining the children right after lunch then Santa and his helpers will be passing out gifts for children 10 and under. Everyone is welcomed to join in the fun. The Big Valley Municipal Library and the Friends of the Big Valley Library would like to take this opportunity to thank all our patrons, new and old, for their continued support of our little li-
brary. Thank you to the Big Valley Legion for generously allowing us the use of their hall whenever we needed it for meetings, children’s programs and our special events during this past year. Thanks to local business proprietors for continuing to sell our cookbooks for us and to all the individuals and businesses for their generous donations. A very special thank you to our volunteers, staff and our board trustees for all they do to keep our library going. We have many exciting changes coming up after Christmas and look forward to fantastic new events in 2013.
School’s first drama night Friendship, art, community debuts new sound system promotions offer residents “Something Cool After School” is holding its last class before Christmas break on Dec 14. The school now has a great sound system, thanks to the parent council, and will be hosting their first drama night in the gym on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The sound system will also get good use on Dec. 20 for the Elementary School Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your two dozen baked goods to be sold after the concert. Dec. 21, it’s the last day of school before Christmas. Dec. 21 is also get out of bed and wear your pajamas to school. Pack
chances to get involved up your swimming suit, towel and goggles and mom doesn’t have to make lunch for you because it’s hot lunch day too. The last day of school sounds like it could be lots of fun. If you are looking for something active to do during the holidays Erskine is hosting a mixed bonspiel on Dec. 28 and 29. If you
would like to enter your team call the Erskine curling rink and leave a message. The bonspiel will end off with a banquet on the Dec. 29. Birthday wishes goes out to Tara Heintz Dec. 12, Cole Nichols Dec. 13, Sandra Steele Dec. 14, Logan Wilson Dec. 15, and Ty Neitz Dec. 17.
By Darlene Tantrum Donalda and District Museum The Donalda Coulee Friendship Club will meet on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 12:30 p.m. for a lunch and monthly meeting. Please feel welcome to come out and have lunch and see if this group would be something you would want to be part of. Always looking for new members. Donalda Arts Society will meet on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Drop In Centre, this meeting will be followed by Community Promotions. If you have an interest in both or either one please come out and see what they have to offer. These groups are always looking for new members.
Mark your calenders for the Donalda School Christmas Concert on Dec. 20. Birthday wishes going out to Brett Schoettler, Lincon Bjorge, Ron Schoettler, Jaden Charles, Kade Strandquist, Mike O’Malley Vikse, Frank West, Bernice Dietrich, Darryl Walker, Laia Chesla, Lorna Dahl, Tyson Bauer, Bryson Murphy, Jack Dinsmore and anyone else celebrating this week. Happy Birthday!
Town of Stettler hopes to ‘Thrive on Wellness’ RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter As part of its efforts to make the community healthier, the Town of Stettler has been selected as one of 20 “Thrive on Wellness” communities by Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Cancer Foundation. “We are in the planning stages to create a working com-
mittee to start thinking about what wellness could be like in Stettler,” said Stacie Pederson, a health promotions officer in Stettler with Alberta Health Services. An application is being prepared to seek up to $10,000, with a deadline of Jan. 31. “We’re in the midst of creating a survey of local stakeholders to gather ideas to enhance wellness in the community,”
Pederson said. “Once we have a vision from that, we can start working towards further wellness.” Citizens and local organizations would be consulted at a community forum as part of the process, she said. Overall, the goal of this program is to engage communities to live healthy lives through programs, services and facilities to support physical vitality,
Pederson said. “The programs seek to build on the key objectives to increase community capacity to promote health, the number and types of initiatives in the community, healthy eating and active living, awareness and collaboration with other organizations and groups, and a sense of belonging to the local community.” The manager for “Thrive on Wellness” echoed that message.
“Your enthusiasm for building a healthier and more-vibrant community came across loud and clear and we hope that Thrive on Wellness can be an integral part of that building process,” Monica Schwann said. “As a provincial initiative, the program was seeking communities that were relatively evenly distributed geographically and also display cultural and socioeconomic diversity.”
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Holiday classic on library screen Christmas is coming fast, so why not make your shopping easy? Library memberships are gifts that keep giving throughout the entire year and that the whole family can enjoy. You can also make a donation to the library in honour of a special someone. Donations of $20 or more are tax-deductible and are great for those who are hard to buy for. Stop in and discuss your Christmas options with a staff member. The Stettler Public Library is a drop-off point for the Christmas hamper. Give a donation to the Hamper Society and enter to win a variety of prizes. Everyone should have a holly jolly Christmas.
On Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., the Movie Night at the Stettler Public Library will be a holiday classic. Join Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen as they ring in the holidays with the 1954 classic “White Christmas”. Join us for popcorn and a great movie and we won’t stop you from singing along. Our last Tech Time for Seniors for 2012 will take place on Thursday, Dec. 20, from 1 to 3 pm. Need to learn how to use your new digital camera before the grandkids arrive or learn to send your Christmas e-mails? The staff of the Stettler Public Library can help you. Our last event before the holiday break is on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. when the family can come and decorate gingerbread men, sip some cocoa and watch “Arthur Christmas”. Spend some downtime at the Stettler Public Library before the extended family arrives. We have also planned some great activities to keep the kids entertained during the holiday break. First up is Pirate Day on Saturday, Dec. 29, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. We’ll teach ye land lubbers to talk like pirates, walk like pirates and eat like pirates. I would suggest that you should come dressed like a pirate too! Robot Day is taking over the library on Wednesday, Jan. 2, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. You will learn about robots, build your own robot and play robot games. The future is upon us! Last but not least is the most terrifying day for those of us that work at the Library! Reptiles will be invading the library on Friday, Jan. 4, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for Reptile Day. Come and check out creepy creatures and laugh at the staff hiding under their desks!
Christmas Dance — so it’s going to be a lot of fun. The Country Gold North Band will be the entertaining band for the evening. Instead of a pooled lunch for this special dance, they will be having a traditional Christmas dinner, starting at 7 o’clock, and they are asking everyone to bring a salad or Christmas baking this time. The Christmas dinner will be provided. A big congratulations go out to Conlee Haustein and Lorelyn Villarosa on their wedding day (Dec. 11). The proud parents are Doug and Bernardette Hausein and Nenita Villarosa. Come out to the Senior Centre at 9 a.m. on Mondays for another exciting time of quilting with your family and friends. Everyone is welcome to come out and join them. If you have never quilted before and would like to learn, please come on out, as they would love to teach you. In this cold weather, why not come out Wednesday mornings at 10 o’clock to the Botha Senior Centre and join them for a hot cup of coffee, and socialize with friends and neighbours. They have a great time and
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What an exciting time we all had at the last Bingo evening Dec. 4, at the Botha Turkey Bingo. It was a lot of fun — like normal with lots of excitement. Congratulations to all the Bingo players that won a turkey and also the players that won money that evening. The jackpot, however, did not go that evening, so on Tuesday, Dec. 18, it’s a “must” everyone comes out and takes the game in. The jackpot right now stands at $200-plus, so why not come out and try out your luck. It would sure be nice for someone to take it home, especially this time of year. Bingos are held every second Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. and held at the Botha Senior Centre. Another great event is happening Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. It’s time for the Old-Time Dance Club
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will be held the evening of Christmas Eve instead at 5 p.m. Then, after this service, there will not be another service until Sunday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. as the reverend will be joining her family for the special holiday season. But come out tommorrow — Dec. 13 at the church at noon for a special luncheon. The UCW ladies would like you to join them in their pot-luck Christmas meal. So please bring something with you to share and come out for a great time. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any more questions about this luncheon please call Ismay at 403-742-3932 or Isabel at 403-742-4525. This month is extremely busy at the Botha School for all students and staff, with Christmas coming up so soon and all their regular school assignments they need to get done. Their Christmas concert will be held on the evening of Wednesday, Dece. 19 at 7 p.m at the Botha Hall. The entrance fee to come to this great event is a food donation to the food bank, so please bring a imperishable item with you.
would love for you to join them. Then Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., come on out for a relaxing time of carpet bowling. It’s great exercise and a great way to visit. They would love to see everyone come out to both of these. Then, Thursday evenings, come back to the Senior Centre again at 7 p.m. for a fun and relaxing game of floor curling. They have a great time and invite everyone to join them. With Christmas coming up so quickly, why not come out Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. and listen to Rev. Susan Bowyer. Let’s all remember the reason for the season and put the real reason back into the season. It’s hard to believe Christmas is only one and a half weeks away. There will be no service on Sunday, Dec. 23, as the service
This year’s theme will be the Night Before Christmas and we are hoping everyone will enjoy it as much as they did in the previous years. After the concert, there will be a special visit from Santa himself and his helpers, so this will be exciting for everyone. The last day of classes will be Friday, Dec. 21, where the students and staff will be enjoying their last Movie Chooser Day for this year. It sounds like fun. Classes will get back to regular school work on Monday, Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. The Botha School staff would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the very best in 2013. Hope to see everyone at the Christmas concert.
In November, they had a busy month at the school. The student council and the school would like to give a heartfelt thank-you to Christine Ross, Kim Myrners and Tara Davies for all their hard work while they were in the student council committee. Those three people have just stepped down from their duties and will truly be missed. Thank-you also to everyone who attended and bought books from the scholastic book fair this year. With all your help, the school was able to purchase $600 worth of new books for the Botha School Library for everyone’s enjoyment. That’s a worthy fundraiser indeed.
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OFFERS INCLUDE $750 MANUFACTURER REBATE AND $1,650 FREIGHT & AIR TAX.
VISIT ALBERTAFORD.CA OR YOUR ALBERTA FORD STORE FOR DETAILS.
SUPERCAB XLT 4X4
$
$
$
PAYLOAD†† TOWING†† POWER†††
FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $1,000 DOWN OR EQUIVALENT TRADE.
FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $1,900 DOWN OR EQUIVALENT TRADE.
OR
OR
222 0
**
@
%
APR
OFFERS INCLUDE $2,500 MANUFACTURER REBATE AND $1,700 FREIGHT & AIR TAX.
36,499
*
2013
BI-WEEKLY PURCHASE FINANCING
$
CASH PURCHASE FOR ONLY
MONTHS
2013 †
ON VIRTUALLY ALL NEW 2013 MODELS.
12122MF0
ESCAPE
ALL-NEW
SE FWD 2.0L ECOBOOST
BI-WEEKLY PURCHASE FINANCING
185 1.49
**
@
%
APR
FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $1,900 DOWN OR EQUIVALENT TRADE.
OR
CASH PURCHASE FOR ONLY
$
29,499
*
OFFERS INCLUDE $1,650 FREIGHT & AIR TAX.
PLUS
ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL
1000
▲
ON MOST NEW 2012 AND 2013 MODELS
IT'S THAT SIMPLE.
albertaford.ca
WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. †Until December 13, 2012, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 Ford [Fusion Hybrid]/ [Fusion (excluding Hybrid), Explorer (excluding Base), Expedition, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs)]/[Mustang V6 Premium and GT (excluding GT500 and BOSS302), Edge (excluding SE), Escape (excluding S)]/[Focus (excluding S, ST and BEV), Fiesta (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2 value leader), F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew (excluding Raptor)], models for a maximum of [36]/ [48]/ [60]/ [72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 36/ 48/ 60/ 72 months, monthly payment is $833.33/ $625.00/ $500.00/ $416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 2.0L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine for $18,999/$29,499/$36,499. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$2,500 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates 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. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until December 13, 2012, receive 0%/1.49%/0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 2.0L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine 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 $250/$401/$481 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $115/$185/$222 with a down payment of $1,000/$1,900/$1,900 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,269.17/$0 or APR of 0%/1.49%/0% and total to be repaid is $17,999/$28,868.17/$34,599. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$2,500 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate 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. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ▲Offer only valid from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before November 30, 2012. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Fusion HEV & Energi, C-Max, 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. ††When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 competitors. †††Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 comparable competitor engines. ©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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