New doctor in the house for Stettler region LES STULBERG Independent reporter The town’s physician recruitment committee is optimistic about Stettler’s chances of securing a new doctor soon. A candidate has been identified and offered the job. Committee chair Leona Thorogood said this week that “even though it’s not for sure,” she’s confident Stettler’s latest call for another doctor will be successful. A doctor from Scotland visited Stettler in December. She met members of the community and was given a tour of what Stettler has to offer. The unnamed candidate also visited another community, but in the end, she chose Stettler, and is in the final stages of negotiations, the committee reported.
“Stettler shows well,” said Aubrey Brown, the executive-director of the Stettler Board of Trade and Community Development. He said that, usually, prospective doctors are invited to visit two communities, and after they make their decision, the process takes four to six months to complete. The doctor’s choice has initiated a process of completing the necessary paperwork that could see Stettler’s newest doctor arrive by June, Thorogood said. She said Alberta Health Services approves and manages the hiring. The UK doctor and her husband have a young daughter, Thorogood said. The Stettler councillor said the addition of another doctor in town would be a benefit across the region. “It will help communities to the east relieve some of
their doctor shortage pressures,” she said. The competition between communities to hire doctors is high. Thorogood said there’s a need for 90 more physicians in central Alberta alone. Alberta Health Services has approved four more doctors for Stettler, Thorogood said. There’s a possibility a second doctor could also be on the way. An Alberta resident doctor working to complete her residency is considering Stettler, and has already done a site visit, Thorogood said. “It is a definite prospect. There are lots of good things on the horizon.” The Stettler physician recruitment committee is a joint effort, with the town and county as partners.
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Municipalities voice concerns to province LES STULBERG Independent reporter The province’s Progressive Conservative government took its road show to Stettler last week. Municipal Affairs Minister and Battle RiverWainwright MLA Doug Griffiths — the new Bashaw-area representative — was part of a five-man delegation that included Infrastructure Minister Wayne Drysdale and three other MLAs. Griffiths said the visit was “like coming home” for him. He was raised in Coronation and taught school in Byemoor for three years before he was elected MLA. Griffiths delivered news that local municipalities welcomed. He assured them that Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding would be kept intact as the government prepares its budget. “We will not balance the budget on the backs of municipalities,” Griffiths said. He also said Premier Alison Redford’s government isn’t considering tax increases in the new budget. The provincial politicians met with counterparts from the Town of Stettler, County of Stettler, area villages and summer villages for dialogue on sharing concerns the region might have, along with updates from the province. Stettler Mayor Dick Richards said he was pleased with the visit. “I think it sends a positive message from the provincial government that they are interested in roundtable discussions,” he said. County of Stettler Reeve Wayne Nixon, the chairman of last week’s meeting, had a similar view. “It’s nice to have the ministers come here and bring the MLAs for discussions in an informal setting — and to know the government hasn’t forgotten about us, even though we don’t have any representation in the governing party,” Nixon said. Drumheller-Stettler is represented by new MLA Rick Strankman of the Wildrose party. Griffiths said the provincial government puts “high importance” on all parts of Alberta. “Every community needs to be successful,” he said. The three Edmontonarea MLAs on the Stettler visit were Deputy Speaker
George Rogers of LeducBeaumont, Ken Lemke of Stony Plain and Dave Quest of Strathcona-Sherwood Park. Griffiths said bringing other MLAs on the tour was important for exposure to different areas of the province, each of which might have different needs. Local politicians raised a variety of questions and issues. Those talks included upgrades to the Stettler hospital, rewriting the Municipal Government Act, municipal reserves, Water for Life grants, the Prairie shelterbelt program, physician funding, recycling, oil royalties, and the four-year cycle of election terms. The provincial pol-iticians listened as Stettler Coun. Leona Thorogood cited upgrade concerns at the aging Stettler hospital. Drysdale, the infrastructure minister, said more than 100 hospitals are on Alberta’s list for replacement. He said the health ministry approves the projects and the infrastructure ministry builds them, and suggested keeping in contact with health department officials. Griffiths offered to help co-ordinate a requested tour of the hospital with provincial health officials. Thorogood questioned whether rural incentives and grants for physician funding would continue. Griffiths said the government is working on a plan to pay rural and family doctors more to try to narrow “the spread” between them and specialists. Griffiths addressed what he called “coffeeshop talk” from people advising the PCs to “balance the books.” “We could balance the budget tomorrow if we cut infrastructure and funding,” Griffiths said. “But that would create bigger problems. “Kids need schools, seniors need housing and Albertans need hospitals. “It’s not about the bottom line this year. It is about being smart in a 20year vision.” He posed the question, “Do you pay cash for everything and wait 30 years until you have the money, or do you finance it over the life of the infrastructure?” Alberta’s population is projected to grow by one million people in the next 10 years, Griffiths said. “Those people do not bring schools, hospitals, recreation facilities, roads and sidewalks with them.” He reiterated the importance of “smart” long-term investment. Griffiths clarified “misconceptions” on oil royalities. He said they aren’t
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Battle River-Wainwright MLA Doug Griffiths (left), the minister of municipal affairs, chats with County of Stettler Coun. Blake Chapman last Wednesday in Stettler as five Tory MLAs met with local municipal politicians.
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Municipal Affairs Minister and Battle River-Wainwright MLA Doug Griffiths (left) dines with County of Stettler Reeve Wayne Nixon and Infrastructure Minister Wayne Drysdale last week during a Stettler visit. based on the West Texas Intermediate, which is used as a benchmark in oil pricing, and lists oil at $95 a barrel. Royalites are instead based on the Hardisty price, which is $47. He said the price is lower because of reduced demand and a glut on the market. Canada’s No. 1 customer, the U.S., is now producing more of its own oil. Although the reduced royalties pose challenges for the government, Griffiths was optimistic
about the future of the oil industry. He said that with the introduction of other important markets — with the Keystone and Gateway pipelines and the conversion of a gas pipeline to Ontario to oil — the longterm outlook is positive. The infrastructure department still plans to build “lots, just not as much as we hoped for,” Drysdale said. “Commitments will be honoured. Spending will be more basic — not a grand plan with increases.”
Drysdale also said there’s a need “to keep a steady flow” over the long-term. “You need to take the dips and peaks out of infrastructure spending and make it more steady. Other- wise, the construction (sector) would be laying off workers one year and faced with a shortage the next. A smart, long-term plan is important. In tough times, you might have to finance.” Quest boasted Alberta has the lowest taxation in Canada, is the only prov-
ince with no sales tax and has the lowest unemployment rate. He said Heritage Trust Fund investments had a favourable return last year, generating more than $1 billion, and the Alberta Sustainability Fund can be tapped in economic downturns. Locals raised concerns about representation in ridings that don’t have MLAs from the ruling PCs. Quest said the Tories’ “buddyMLA” system matches PC MLAs with all constituencies without PC members.
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Impaired driver charged with multiple violations S GT . D UNCAN B ABCHUK Stettler RCMP Below is a summary of most calls for Stettler RCMP service for the week of Tuesday, Jan. 15, to Sunday, Jan. 20. Calls with the SUI designation are “still under investigation.” Anyone with information regarding unsolved crimes or incidents is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tuesday, Jan. 15 2:46 a.m. — Commercial false alarm at the Lube Experts on 44 Avenue. 3:29 p.m. — An investigator conducting a patrol on Highway 56, south of 44 Avenue, observed two males reloading three pieces of pipe onto a semi-trailer. The trailer had a heavy load of long pipe and the wooden pallet was observed to be hanging off of the passenger side of the trailer. The 55-yearold driver from Paynton, Sask., reported that a drilling company loaded the pipe and he thought it was secure. He was issued a violation ticket for an unsecured load. 7:55 p.m. — A phone call was received from a 40-year-old man, who was upset that he had lost his rent money. The man refused to provide his address, but he advised that he hadn’t slept in three days. After an investigator spoke with the caller, it was identified that the caller was previously on medication for depression but had stopped taking it, as “he could not feel anything.” The man was instructed to see a doctor about his problems. He was picked up and transported to the Stettler hospital. 9:01 p.m. — A 44-year-old man from Spruce Park Crescent advised that he was looking up automotive error codes on his computer and it locked up. A message was received that the police had locked his computer and that he had to get a $100 cash card from Esso, Canadian Tire, Canada Post, etc. and send someone money. He was told his computer downloaded a virus and that he should get it serviced by a technician. 9:24 p.m. — An 18-year-old female from rural Stettler said her Dodge Dakota truck was stolen from her yard between midnight and 4 a.m. The female reported her truck keys were in her bedroom, there was no entry into the residence and her vehicle was left unlocked. The truck was returned to the exact location where the owner had parked it, with half a tank of fuel. The female advised that the same thing had happened to her girlfriend. There was no evidence in either case to prove that the thefts had occurred. Wednesday, Jan. 16 9:09 a.m. — Complaint of a red Dodge single-cab truck speeding on 60 Street and splashing a five-year-old boy with slush. The boy was standing in front of his house and the caller advised that the truck driver made a deliberate attempt to splash the young boy during the warm weather. No licence plate was obtained, but a suspect was identified. 12:33 p.m. — A
42-year-old man reported that he had received a threat from an unknown person, instructing him to stay away from his ex-wife. The call was received at a 49 Street apartment and it was traced back to an unknown person. 3 p.m. — Report of a 55-year-old man from 52 Avenue intoxicated at the probation office. The man then drove to a downtown business, where he was arrested for failing to comply with conditions of his probation order, not to consume alcohol. He was also charged with transporting liquor in an open container, issued a vehicle-equipment violation ticket and a three-day licence suspension, and his pickup truck was seized for a mandatory three days. The accused was released and handed a Feb. 28 court date. 4:03 p.m. — A schoolbus driver reported a twotoned grey SUV failed to stop for a school bus, with the flashing lights activated. The incident occurred on Highway 12, four kilometres east of Stettler. The bus driver described the SUV driver as a middle-aged man, talking on his cellphone with a female passenger. A licence plate was recorded, but it didn’t match the suspect vehicle. 10:48 p.m. — Complaint from a 19-yearold female on 43 Street that a tall, skinny male, wearing a ball cap, was carrying a gun in his coat. He was last seen walking on Highway 12, near the Town Pump, and appeared to be intoxicated. Extensive patrols were made throughout the area and no one was located. Thursday, Jan. 17 9:30 a.m. — A 57-year-old man reported that his Alberta Infrastructure truck, a Ford F-150, sustained damage in a hit-and-run collision in the Smitty’s parking lot at 7:10 a.m. The man said he parked the truck facing south toward the business and a smaller white pickup was parked northward. When the white pickup was backing up, it struck the complainant’s truck and fled the scene. A licence-plate number wasn’t obtained. Friday, Jan. 18 9:34 a.m. — Stettler Middle School advised that a 13-year-old boy didn’t show up for school. The principal reported that the parents of the boy requested a call to the police to locate him. An investigation determined that the youth left his house, but never showed up for school. At 10:04 a.m., the mother advised her boy was at home and he wanted to go back to school. The 13-year-old was transported to school by the investigator and was spoken to about his actions and how he was treating his parents. The boy advised that he would stay at school for the remainder of the day. 12:25 p.m. — A 911 open-line call came from the Canalta Hotel. An investigator spoke with staff at the hotel and it was determined that someone dialed 9 to get out of their room and then hit 11, dialing 911 by accident. 12:33 p.m. — Report of a vehicle fire in the
parking lot behind the Outreach School on 51 Street. While extinguishing the fire, firefighters came across drugparaphernalia items. An investigator attended the location and noted two smoke pipes and a marijuana grinder in the console area. The cause of the fire was determined to be a cigarette or a marijuana pipe. The 17-year-old female owner from 50 Avenue was found to have a package of cigarettes and was issued a violation ticket for possessing tobacco while under age 18. 3:45 p.m. — Complaint of an intoxicated, combative and suicidal patient in an ambulance between Halkirk and Stettler, and EMS requesting police assistance. The ambulance was located on Highway 56 in front of A&W, where an investigator was able to gain access. A 47-year-old man from 51 Avenue in Castor was placed was under arrest and handcuffed. At the time, he uttered threats to kill the officer and later a hospital nurse. While en route to Stettler, he assaulted two of the EMS staff, and the arresting officer, by trying to choke them. At the hospital, the attending doctor advised that the drunk and drugged male wasn’t medically fit to go to police cells, so hospital security was called in. On Saturdday morning, the male was released from the hospital and arrested. He was transported to the Red Deer Remand Centre, as he had an outstanding arrest warrant. He’s also scheduled to appear in Stettler court on Feb. 14. 12:40 p.m. — Complaint from a 43-year-old woman from rural Gadsby, on Township Road 37-2, reporting a suspicious dark-blue truck, with a white sign on the side, being driven in the area. The caller observed the same truck on two occasions, but she wasn’t able to obtain a licence plate. An investigator patrolled the area, with negative results. 1:45 p.m. — A 42-year-old man, residing at a 49 Street apartment, was arrested on outstanding warrants from Red Deer. He was released on a $500 no-cash bail. 8:11 p.m. — A 32-year-old man from 47 Avenue reported that a black Ford F-150 truck was eastbound on Highway 12 and had been swerving back and forth across the width of the entire highway. The suspect vehicle pulled over at the highways 12 and 11 junction. The caller reported an Alberta licence-plate number, but the plate wasn’t a match. Patrols were made and the truck wasn’t located. 9:28 p.m. — A 21-yearold man from Big Valley and a 17-year-old male from Emmerson Acres were found with eight grams of marijuana in a vehicle. The 21-year-old owner of the automobile
was charged with possession of a controlled substance and given a Feb. 28 court date. Saturday, Jan. 19 9:10 a.m. — Request to check the well-being of a three-year-old child at a 62 Street apartment. Investigators attended to find the boy uninjured and living inside a well-kept residence. The complaint was passed on to Family and Child Services. 11:49 a.m. — Commercial alarm at Tyco on 51 Street. An investigator attended and found the front door to be unlocked. The building was searched and nothing out of the ordinary was located. It was determined that a maintenance worker left the door open. 10:49 p.m. — During a routine patrol, an investigator noted a vehicle that was stuck on the median at the intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 12. A traffic stop was conducted and the 29-year-old female driver from Spruce Close showed signs of drug impairment. The investigator noted the smell of marijuana from inside the automobile and the driver was detained. A search of the car produced a small amount of marijuana inside the centre console. The driver was charged with possession of a controlled substance and faces a February court date. She was also issued a 24hour driving suspension. Sunday, Jan. 20 7:16 a.m. — Residential false alarm on 57 Street. 1:14 p.m. — Complaint of a 40- to 50-yearold male, driving a green Oldsmobile, and smoking marijuana outside a 51 Avenue residence. The vehicle was located in the Wal-Mart parking lot and an investigator waited on the scene until the driver returned. When the 54-year-old male driver from Stettler returned, the investigator noted an odor of marijuana on the male, with glassy eyes and a staggered walk. The driver traced the marijuana odor to the previous day and he denied smoking Sunday. He also advised that he normally walks that way. A search of the vehicle didn’t turn up any evidence of drug use and there wasn’t enough evidence for the investigator to lay a charge of impaired driving, or issue a 24-hour driving suspension. Due to the possibility of the driver having marijuana in his body, he agreed to have police drive him home and leave his vehicle at the WalMart parking lot. The driver was reminded that smoking marijuana continues to be illegal. 9:07 p.m. — Request for police assistance regarding a domestic issue. The complainant reported that her 32-year-old husband was texting and she was afraid for her safety. Because there was no evidence of violence and no threats, no further investigation was conducted. The issue continues to be monitored.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Promoting Stettler in the tradition of Carl Stettler
Armstrong cycles on destructive path
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By Joe McLaughlin Black Press Nothing in Lance Armstrong’s lengthy interview with Oprah Winfrey last week can change the essence of his career as a bicycle racer: he cheated to win, then lied, intimidated, threatened and sued people who sought to reveal the truth. He searched out corrupt physicians with the greatest ability to help him break the rules and signed them to exclusive contracts, so other racers couldn’t match his ability to cheat. Those tactics — in addition to his skill and tenacity — made him a flawed bike-racing champion and a multimillionaire with a net worth estimated above $100 million. Now he has gone from fame to infamy and his riches are about to shrink substantially. Armstrong has lost all of his major corporate sponsorships. When Nike dropped him, he lost a $70-million contract in one day. A former teammate and similarly disgraced drug cheat, Floyd Landis, has filed a whistleblower lawsuit with the U.S. government that could eat up much of Armstrong’s fortune. He’s also likely to soon lose more money to people and news organizations he sued in the past when they exposed his serial deceptions. Armstrong inspired millions of people around the globe with his determined rise to elite status in the cycling world. He overcame cancer and created the Livestrong Foundation to halt the disease and assist its victims. Count me as a former fan. I read his book, It’s not about the bike, co-written with Sally Jenkins, after he won his first of seven consecutive Tour de France races. It was a powerful, inspirational story, but — as we have all learned — it was based on a gross lie. Every significant achievement Armstrong made on his bicycle was tainted by performance-enhancing drugs. He went from a middling racer without the body frame of a champion to the greatest bike racer of all time. His courage and tenacity on the bike were enormous, but it became abundantly clear before he apologized to Oprah and the world last week that none of his signal achievements would have been possible without illicit performance-enhancers. The evidence against Armstrong was overwhelming. It’s detailed in thousands of documents compiled by world and U.S. anti-doping agencies, including damning testimony from former friends and teammates. Many of them were initially reluctant to tell the truth. Some were bike racers who cheated along with him. Some were friends, keen to maintain that relationship. Some of the most courageous truth tellers were women: a former girlfriend; a former masseuse; the wife of a racing teammate. Armstrong verbally abused them all, publicly and relentlessly. Betsy Andreu was in a hospital room with Armstrong, her husband Frankie — a racing teammate of Armstrong — and several other people just before his cancer surgery in 1996. They heard Armstrong — knowing that a lie might kill him — tell the surgeon about illicit drugs he had taken to enhance his racing performances: EPO, steroids and human growth hormone. After Armstrong recovered, ramped up his doping, leaned on his teammates to do likewise, and racked up one victory after another, Betsy Andreu refused to cover for him. Armstrong viciously attacked her in public, calling her crazy. When Emma O’Reilly, a team masseuse, learned of and exposed his doping, he called her an alcoholic prostitute and sued her for libel. Armstrong insistently repeated that he had never been found with illicit drugs in his system, despite hundreds of tests by bike-racing authorities. He passed those tests, not because he was riding clean, but because he and the people around him became incredibly skillful at figuring out ways to beat the testing protocols. Armstrong won his first Tour de France in 1999, a year after French police and racing officials confiscated a vast arsenal of performance-enhancing drugs from the bike racing teams. Race organizers were determined to clean up the sport, to make it honest and respected again. Clearly that never happened, then or throughout Armstrong’s career. To me, that’s the greatest shame in Armstrong’s precipitous fall from grace. Last year, a Canadian bike racer — Ryder Hesjedal of Victoria, B.C. — won the Giro d’Italia. It’s the second most prestigious bike race in the world, next to the Tour de France. Hesjedal took the lead on the last day of the race, only the second time that has happened in the event’s 103-year history. I watched Hesjedal on television during the final week of that race, and cheered him on to what seemed like a glorious victory. No Canadian has ever achieved such a feat, but it didn’t resonate across the country like it might have in years past. I’m convinced that Armstrong’s highly publicized troubles are at the heart of that reception. He gave the sport unprecedented global profile. He helped make many other people rich. Exposure of his longstanding cheating, however, has now made everything around bike racing suspect. Every victory will be questioned. Corporate sponsorships will cancelled. Young boys’ and girls’ dreams of honest sporting glory will be crushed. Joe McLaughlin is the retired former managing editor of the Red Deer Advocate.
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‘Consider others’ before self Altruism is the principle or practice of unselfish concern for, or devotion to the welfare of others. The Bible goes one step further teaching that not only should unselfish concern be given to others, but this concern should surpass attention and concern for ourselves. Philippians 2:3 teaches this saying, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition ... but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Not exactly a North American concept, is it? But the big question is, “Does it work”? Let’s consider a few illustrative (and true) accounts. TIME magazine (Jan. 25, l988) provided some insight into the unproductive nature of selfishness. It explained how, during the introductory days of the VCR, SONY fiercely guarded its Beta technology supposing that this would keep their market share secure. Concurrently, JVC, a Japanese company, invented the VHS format and shared their technological expertise with several other companies. That resulted in an overnight decimation for Beta. In one year, Sony lost 40 per cent of the market. By Year 2, it held onto only 10 per cent of its original sales. Beta was gone and the market was overtaken by VHS machines. One more story ... two brothers (both devout Christians) worked together on the family farm. One was married and had several children. The other remained single. They had predetermined to divide all the produce and profits equally. After farming together for a while, the single brother thought, “It’s not right that we should share everything equally. I’m alone and my needs are simple.” From that time on, every night he took a sack of grain from his bin and stealthily
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Strandquist takes act to New Zealand 1988 — 25 years ago — Canadian champion cowboy Greg Cassidy was the guest of honour at an appreciation night in his hometown of Donalda. — A crowd of 100 attended the anti-pornography meeting sponsored by the Stettler Ministerial Association. — Bob Hallett was elected president of the Stettler branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. — Wayne Ballinger of Endiang won the raffle prize at the Stettler Kinsmen club’s Hawaiian Night. He chose $2,000 cash over the trip. — Bull-rider Brad Strandquist has taken his trade to New Zealand for three months this winter. — The White Goose restaurant held a grand opening of its expanded premises, which include 50 more seats. — Topping the first event of the Botha women’s bonspiel was the Byemoor rink of Carolin Schofer (skip), Roxy Gallagher, Sandra Keith and Marlene Roberts. — Four of six Stettler swimmers finished in the finals at the Western Canadian championships in Vancouver. — The EndiangByemoor communities will host the County of Stettler Winter Games. — County of Stettler Winter Games will be hosted by winners of the A event of the Stettler men’s
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open bonspiel were skip Pat Bolin, Don Rumberger, Gary Konschuh and Dick Bowles. — Stettler RCMP officers served up pancakes in support of Stettler Big Brothers Big Sisters. 1963 — 50 years ago — A building fund was established by the Donalda UCW to enlarge the church. — “Girls, Girls, Girls,” starring Elvis Presley and Stella Stevens, played at Jewel Theatre. — Bowling teams from the Stettler junior and junior high school travelled to Ponoka, where they won 10 of 18 awards in the Central Alberta Challenge championships. — Graham’s Jewelers offered a $500 reward for information leading to the return of merchandise stolen from the store Jan. 6. — Longtime Byemoor residents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wooden celebrated their 50th anniversary at Kelowna, B.C. — Dr. Cotton of Hanna made his weekly visit to Byemoor and reported “quite a few visitors” at his hotel office.
1938 — 75 years ago — In Gadsby news — the school board purchased a piano for the local school and in the future music will be taught. — O.M. Vikse was elected president of the Donalda Ladies’ Aid. — A card party at Price School and another at the home of W. J. Herrington added $11.30 to the funds of the Scollard Women’s Institute. — A bank balance of $2,000 was shown in the Erskine school district financial statement. — January clearance sale at the O.R. Wilson men’s wear featured winter caps 79 cents, boy’s sweaters 69 cents, bib overalls $1.59, Mackinaw coats $4.95, dress shirts 95 cents, and work socks — three pairs for 79 cents. — In Fenn news, residents spent Sundays playing hockey at Oxbow Lake.
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Service cuts likely result of ‘missed predictions’ Last week, the Alberta government announced that the spring budget will be tabled in the Alberta Legislature on March 7. The spring session was originally supposed to start on Feb. 12, but has been delayed until March 5. The delay is due to what can only be described as fiscal chaos within the Alberta government while they try to figure out which end of the horse is the head. Last February’s pre-election budget had predictions of an $886-million deficit for the 2012-13 fiscal year and a balanced budget for 2013-14. The Wildrose Opposition members at the time called it a “Wonderland” budget, saying their predictions were far too optimistic. The predictions had everyone but them anticipating lower energy prices for the coming year. Alberta will be facing its fifth consecutive year of deficit. According to information now surfacing on Alberta’s finances, 2013-14 will definitely be the sixth. The unfortunate fallout of predictions that are far too optimistic, coupled with an overreliance on volatile energy revenues to fill financial coffers, has culminated in soaring deficit numbers that seem to be getting out of control. Recent information has forecasted Alberta’s deficit in the range of $3 billion, but it could turn out to be as high as $6 billion. The $3-billion number is only valid if you’re to con-
From the Legislature MLA Report by Rick Strankman sider new infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges and schools as assets. Unfortunately in the real world, government infrastructure — new or not — isn’t an asset, but in fact it’s a liability due to ongoing required maintenance. Most importantly is that an asset can be sold — public infrastructure cannot. Since late summer, there have been indications that there’s trouble in the treasury. Finance Minister Doug Horner has been easing us into the idea that we will have to be in deficit until further notice, contrary to what they campaigned on just last spring. Just recently, the word “ugly” has been bandied about by the finance minister when discussing the outlook for their coming budget — not something one wants to hear. So where are we financially? The finances of this
province have become an increasingly cloudy mystery as ministers fly around Alberta looking for areas to cut back. Last year’s budget’s accompanying fiscal document was significantly edited down, compared with past quarterly reports, giving few if any details, which in itself should have been a warning sign of impending trouble. In the very near future, we will see the result of missed predictions and unheeded warnings by way of cuts to services. While some fear tax increases, which the premier says won’t happen, others see service charges and new user fees being raised to help make up for the shortfall. Although user fees and service charges are not technically taxes, would it really matter what they call it? You’re still going to have to pay. As a member of the Official Opposition Wildrose, I will be encouraging the Alberta government to come clean with our finances and put forward a responsible budget that reflects the economic reality we live in, rather than another wonderland budget that will only dig the financial hole deeper. Email MLA Rick Strankman at: drumheller.stettler@assembly.ab.ca He can also be reached via Twitter: @Rick Strankman
NFU’s flirtation with Idle No More Stettler residents borders on ‘disdain and irrelevancy’ share concerns as part of police traffic-safety plan
A recent news release from the National Farmers Union (NFU) came as something of surprise, but in retrospect probably should have been expected. The release proclaimed that the NFU was “... proud to declare its solidarity with Idle No More ....” I expect most readers of that pronouncement probably wondered what a farm organization had in common with a protest group whose goals are obscure at best. But I guess the NFU could not resist supporting any cause that heaped abuse on its political enemy — the ruling Conservative federal government. First some transparency: in my far distant youth as a rancher in the B.C. Peace River district, I was for a few years a card-carrying member of the NFU. In my recollection of those past times, I would be surprised if my fellow local members would have looked favourably on the NFU supporting this dubious ragtag group. But times change, though common sense does not. I can only surmise that the NFU was being politically expedient in expressing its solidarity with the Idle No More (INM) movement, being their connection is quite spurious. The NFU perspective tied in their position on the demise of the Canadian Wheat Board, seed grower rights and changes to the Canadian Grain Commission to the hazy philosophy of the INM movement. I would doubt seriously if a single INM participant would have the slightest clue what the NFU was talking about. Certainly none of them have anything to do with treaty rights. But I guess for the NFU, it’s all about political opportunity. It gets more absurd, of course. The NFU then tries to tie-in recent
trade negotiations as an affront to democracy, as First Nations and Canadians were excluded from the process. That’s always the standard tedious position of any protest group. Here’s a bit of news to the gullible: Canadian voters decide at elections who is to represent them at such discussions — that’s a concept that always annoys those that are on the losing side of those elections. The NFU did manage to get the support of one of the founding mothers of INM, who stated that the NFU was part of an essential alliance of those who want healthy land, food and water. Be that as it may, I suspect the goals of the INM movement would defer considerably from those that are involved in today’s productive commercial agriculture industry. In fact, history would indicate quite the opposite, being agricultural development played a massive role in destroying the nomadic lifestyle of the First Nations culture. I would suggest that the NFU braintrust has perhaps over-thought this whole matter as to any possible political gain. It seems to me that most folks in agriculture would see the NFU support of what is turning out to be a nuisance group in a much more negative light, perhaps even by some of its own more moderate members. That won’t do the NFU much good as it struggles with a stagnant
membership. One expects activist left-wing positions from the NFU, but they may just have gone too far with this off- the-wall issue. I suggest that most farmers and ranchers share the general taxpayer view that the INM approach will cost them a lot more money for some pretty obscure goals. That perspective may end up sticking to the NFU — it’s not something that will help scare up new members. But I expect the NFU will soldier on despite any negative consequences from this position. They have always held their principles important. They continue to have some support from the agricultural community, and they are still given some credence by their leftist brethren. NDP and Liberal politicians usually give them some homage, though when in power at the provincial and federal levels, those same politicians treat the NFU with a sort of benign neglect. The CBC on occasion seeks out their opinion on ag or food issues of the day, though even that is becoming rare as even left-wing media folks come to the realization that the NFU is a rather small group. Having said all that, there is a place for the NFU in the diverse world of ag politics, but perhaps this flirtation with the Idle No More movement would indicate that they are in need of better political advice. There would seem to be nothing to be gained for them with this issue, except disdain and irrelevancy — both of which can be deadly for any organization. Will Verboven is the editor of Alberta Farmer.
Revolving door of businesses energizes Stettler’s downtown For shoppers strolling downtown Stettler, they will definitely see that the face of business continues to change. Like a revolving door, it seems every week that a business opens, closes or relocates, expands or makes other significant renovations or changes. One vacant building makes way for another entrepreneurial opportunity. Since I first arrived in Stettler in March 2008, I have noticed that at least 60 per cent of the business properties on Main Street have changed, from new buildings in the north end, to buildings demolished, and many other businesses coming and going. For those businesses that have remained the same, I could probably count them on just two hands. While it might be sad for people to see longtime businesses close, it also indicates that times and
Froese ’n Time By Richard Froese Independent reporter consumers’ needs and demands change and businesses are responding to that. As I was walking downtown earlier this week, I stopped to chat with a business owner who was standing outside his premises and I mentioned these changes to him. He chuckled that it keeps the shoppers guessing where a business will be located and what businesses are opening or closing. Like it’s healthy for a business to change its layout and product lines, every so
many years, he suggested it’s good for a downtown to change businesses, to give it a fresh and different look. Otherwise, it could just be the same old, same old. In the south end, both grocery stores have completed renovations and one even changed its name. When the number of vacant buildings grows or they remain unoccupied for many months or even years, that’s when it become unhealthy for the community. While many small-town communities struggle to keep downtown business
premises occupied, Stettler remains the economical and shopping hub of eastcentral Alberta. Farther outside the downtown area, many other businesses have opened, relocated or changed, with more on the way along the highly-travelled Highway 12, particularly on the western entrance of town. For those who live in the same community for most of their lives, it might sometimes feel that not much is changing in businesses. But, just look back, five, 10 or 20 years ago. That picture can only ensure that the Stettler community remains strong for a sustainable future and continues to attract more businesses and residents.
SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK Stettler RCMP OPERATION Ten-4 is a dedicated, straightforward and professional traffic enforcement strategy. We hear you! Ten-4 is a traffic strategy promoting better communication and collaboration between concerned citizens and municipal enforcement officials. However, Ten-4 is not just about citizens communicating and sharing concerns. It is also about municipal enforcement responding to them. Having received constructive feedback, municipal enforcement takes action with a dedicated, straightforward and professional traffic plan. Move 1: Share your traffic concerns with us, by sending them to Ten-4 @ Stettler.net. When sharing concerns, please be specific. Be sure to include what, where and when. Move 2: Upon receiving your feedback, municipal enforcement prepares a suitable traffic “reaction” plan. They then anonymously publish your traffic concern and their proposed traffic reaction plan in the local media. Move 3: After municipal enforcement publishes your traffic concern and the proposed action plan in the local media, they commit to enforcing their traffic plan, as planned, announced and scheduled. In addition to issuing verbal warnings, written warnings and violation tickets, municipal enforcement
can distribute traffic-safety pamphlets and children’s artwork. Move 4: Municipal enforcement concludes this cycle of Operation: Ten-4 by publishing results and statistics in the local media. Operation: Ten-4 then restarts at Move 1 with new concerns. OPERATION No. 2013-01: Between Dec. 20 and Jan. 15, Operation: Ten-4 received the following traffic-related information from concerned Stettler citizens: Motorists are carelessly driving at excessive speeds in school zones and numerous drivers are talking on their cellphones, or texting while driving. Distracted drivers are creating very dangerous circumstances for children or pedestrians. These incidents occur throughout the entire day, but primarily between 7 and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Traffic Reaction Plan (Jan. 28 to Feb. 1): In addition to conducting regular patrols, municipal enforcement will conduct specialized enforcement actions on Highway 12 and the school zones. Municipal enforcement will take discretionary action against offenders, including issuing verbal warnings, written warnings, violation tickets, and conducting vehicle inspections. When this cycle of Operation: Ten-4 concludes, municipal enforcement will publish results and statistics in the local media. For further information about the program, contact the Stettler RCMP detachment at 403-742-3382.
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Street-intersection safety revolves around following traffic signs and signals LEN WAGNER Traffic-safety consultant It’s a simple fact that intersections are among the most hazardous features of any given roadway. Though they might seem unassuming, and we certainly drive through many of them, there’s no denying they’re a danger point. After all, intersections are where vehicles and pedestrians are trying to occupy the same real estate. The key to navigating your way through an intersection safely is to follow the traffic signs or signals and to be aware of others using the intersection. Regardless of the kind of intersection, it’s important to understand how vehicles and pedestrians are intended to go through it. Here are some quick tips. Intersections with signs: At an intersection without any signs or signals, remember to yield to traffic that is already in the intersection. At busier intersections, STOP or YIELD signs give priority or right-of-way
to the traffic on the busier street. At some intersections, there may be “4-way” or “All-way” tabs below the STOP sign. This means that all directions have a STOP sign. In those cases, the vehicle that arrives first gets to go first. In the event both arrive at the same time, yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. Intersections with signals: “Be defensive” — If the light has just turned green, be on the lookout for cars on the crossing street that are going through on a red light. Conversely, where the light has been green for some time, be prepared to slow down in case the light changes to yellow or amber. Take your foot off the gas pedal and cover (but don’t press on) the brake pedal. Remember that a yellow or amber light doesn’t mean speed up; it means that the light is about to turn red and that you should be prepared to stop. If you arrive at a signalized intersection where the electricity has gone out, or
the red light is flashing on and off, proceed through that intersection as if all directions had a STOP sign. Roundabouts: New to most Alberta drivers are “roundabouts.” At roundabouts, the vehicles already in the roundabout have the right of way. Slow down as you approach the roundabout, yield to the traffic inside the roundabout and wait for an appropriate gap. Signal for a right turn as you approach your desired exit. Pedestrians: Pedestrians are particularly susceptible at intersections. Be watchful for pedestrians at busy intersections near bus stops, schools, shopping areas or business districts. Like some drivers, pedestrians may be distracted by their mobile devices or other pedestrians, and might act erratically and unpredictably. For more information on intersection safety, contact regional traffic-safety consultant Len Wagner at 403-740-6741, or your local RCMP detachment.
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This week is Canada’s national nonsmoking week — a week designed to raise awareness about the effects of tobacco use in order to help prevent individuals from starting to smoke, help smokers quit and promote smoke-free environments. This year’s theme is “Live, work, play ... even better smoke-free.” Smoking is responsible for more deaths each year than drug and alcohol abuse, car crashes, AIDS, murder and suicide combined. According to the World Health Organization, every eight seconds, someone dies from a tobacco-related illness. It’s clear that nicotine has a firm grip on those who consume it. But there are ways to break the addiction. Dr. Peter Selby, chief of addictions at Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, offers advice and insight on tobacco addiction, smoking cessation, policy, research and treatment: Thinking about quitting smoking? Here are some tips to get you started: What are your reasons for quitting smoking? Write them down. Do you want to quit cold turkey or cut down a bit at a time? Whatever your reasons or methods for quitting, your environment, behaviour and biology all play a role in determining how successful you’re going to be. Environment Make your home is smoke-free before you quit. If you go outside to smoke, it will help you start changing some of your routines. This is an important first step in changing any behaviour. If you can’t make your entire home smoke-free, limit your smoking to one room only. Make your vehicle smoke-free. This might be an important part of your smoking routine. Eliminate any triggers or reminders of smoking from your home by removing ashtrays, lighters and matches. Tell your friends and family you’re planning to quit. Do you live with a smoker? Will they quit smoking as well? If not, ask them not to smoke in the house or around you. Do you work with someone who smokes? How will you plan your day if you usually take “smoke breaks” with them?
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Clearview policy talks ‘heated’ LES STULBERG Independent reporter
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As part of a buddy project, William E. Hay Composite High School student Ronni Burrows helps Stettler Elementary School students Bryson Anderson and Haley Leard with their spaceship and astronaut creations last week at the elementary school.
Snowmen stand tall as students enjoy winter activities outdoors Stettler Elementary School enjoyed springlike weather last week at recess and after school. The Grade 5 classes took the opportunity to have a giant snowmanbuilding contest on Tuesday afternoon. All the classes built great snowmen, but the winner was Mr. Howell’s Grade 5 class. Their snowman was the tallest, widest, and included a hat and scarf. Great job, all Grade 5 students. Also in Grade 5, the science club is busy preparing for the science fair, which is in February. Lots of fun experiments are being conducted and the students are learning lots
Elementary News By Katy Syson about the scientific procedure. The library swap and sale is underway all week. The students get to buy and trade books during recess time. This is a great opportunity for kids to expand and freshen up their own libraries at home. As a school, we’re preparing for “Aussie Days.” On Feb. 6 and 7, all our students will gather in the gym for this event. We’re
lucky to have Brenda Keast here from Australia on a one-year exchange. She has taken Mrs. Nielsen’s Grade 4 class, and the kids are really enjoying hearing her stories and they love her “Aussie accent.” Mrs. Poapst and Ms. Mappin have planned two days full of fun Aussie activities, such as the kangaroo hop, shark wave, surf race, boomerang throw, an
Exams on the timetable as semesters alternate While visiting William E. Hay Composite High School last week, Dr. Jason Donev from the University of Calgary gave a presentation to two Grade 9 science classes on energy use (specifically electric energy) in Alberta and Canada. He reviewed all of the current sources of electrical power and provided pros and cons for each. Dr. Donev brought an actual piece of machinery from a nuclear reactor that’s used to hold the uranium fuel rods, which each student was allowed to hold and inspect. By the end of the presentation, the students were left with a much clearer picture of our current energy use issues and some of the challenges that our province and country face in the future. Mrs. Jones’ CALM class went on a field trip to investigate the costs of an apartment building, as part of their project that has them budgeting and learning the cost of living in the “real world.” Exemption forms were handed out last Friday morning. Students who have exemplary attendance are able to exempt one final exam per semester. Those forms must be signed by parents and handed in today. Today is the last day of
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obstacle course and a day on the beach. We will also have official closing ceremonies. Thanks to Mrs. Poapst and Ms. Mappin for all of their hard work. Our kids are very much looking forward to that event. Last Friday, Myranda
Shepherd’s high school TA class teamed up with the kindergarten class of Mrs. du Toit to make cool astronauts and spaceships together. The older students enjoyed helping their younger buddies. It was clear that fun was had by all.
When the Clearview school board met last Thursday for its regular meeting, much discussion focused on preparing information for the community consultation meetings. Those meetings are slated to begin the last week of February and continue through the spring. As the Clearview School Division faces rising costs, declining enrolments and the task of reducing its budget by $1 million to avoid another deficient position, “tough decisions” are anticipated, the trustees said. Some options discussed are cutting teacher positions or changing grade configurations, but no decisions are expected until after the community meetings. The board reviewed and made changes to Policy 217 — the Clearview funding model used to determine school funding. Proposed policy changes, which could affect the way small and large schools are funded, caused heated discussion. Castor trustee Karen Holloway reminded trustees that “fair and equal are not the same.” She also said she didn’t want to “pit one community against another.” The board plans to continue its review of Policy 217 and others at this Thursday’s planning meeting. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. and is open to the public.
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Snowmobile tracks are a common scene in the region of late as outdoor enthusiasts make the most of winter conditions.
Entertainment warms Endiang crowd on cool afternoon The Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society hosted a snowmobile poker rally Sunday, with 252 hands sold and taken around by 45 riders. The colder weather on Sunday likely hampered the participation. Best hand was won by Darren Benson of Erskine (carried by Jim Wasdal). Second went to Gordie Gallagher and Dale Green placed third. Ruthie’s Roost was filled for the Sunday afternoon entertainment of Jim Peace and John Buckley. The duo from the Cochrane area provided good western and folk tunes, many of which they wrote. They were well-received by their Endiang audience. The afternoon was also a surprise party for Verla Buchwitz, celebrating her 65th birthday. Happy Birthday, Verla, hope you enjoy being on the government payroll now. Dwight Tucker was elected the new president of the Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society at their meeting last week. Sympathy is extended to the family of Bob Beckett, who passed away Jan. 13 in Victoria, B.C., at age 61. He and his wife Gurcharn and daughters Shannon and Sarah lived in Endiang for a short time in the early 1990s. Bob was a cousin to Rick Laak and a good friend of the Hayden family. The Laak and Hayden families travelled to Victoria for the funeral, where Jack gave the eulogy. Jill stayed to spend some time with Gurcharn. Dave Longshore travelled to Colorado for the Denver National Western Stock Show. He had one of his champion Angus bulls on display there.
If you haven’t already got your tickets to the Ben Crane concert at the Scapa hall on Feb. 9, you might still get them at the UFA or Willow Creek in Hanna or by calling Doris Nelson at 403-854-2452.
Some local travellers are home from Mexico. Marty Brooker, Terri Simpson, Bob and Janet Campbell, Brian and Theresa Christie and Shawn and Jodi Sunstrum all enjoyed a break from winter to the Mayan Riviera area. Florence Tucker is in Toronto, visiting with Darcy and Shannon Tucker and family. There will be a memorial service for Rocky Allen on Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Byemoor hall. Rocky died in Mexico last month while on vacation. Maureen Wasdal and her daughter, Mandy Pusey, DeAnna Groundwater, along with Wilma (Hunt) Paetkau and her daughter Janean, have returned home from Houston, Texas, where they attended a NuCerity conference. The Byemoor Hotel will host “pizza night” every Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. The first one held on the weekend was well-attended. Also at the Byemoor Hotel on the last Sunday of the month is a breakfast buffet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Patrons are reminded it is family dining at the hotel until 8 p.m.
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Rumsey region back on the record Hello, everyone, I have decided to try my hand at sending out the neighbourhood news for Rumsey and surrounding community. There’s always something happening around the area that is worth its time in print, so hopefully I will get it out to you in a fairly accurate and timely fashion. If you don’t see my column some weeks, it will only be because I had nothing worth saying (here, anyway). If you have something you would like to pass on to me about your events, please let me know! My name is Patty, and my home phone number is 403-368-3820. If my kids or husband
answer, tell them to hang up the phone, then call back to leave a message on the answering machine. They don’t relay messages very well. My email is mpsteen@ telusplanet.net. This will be the most reliable way to get the info correct. I would like to publish information on what you and your family are doing. Sports such as curling, hockey basketball are in full swing right now and details of those events would be great to hear about. The 4-H clubs are actively working on their projects. Please let me know about the second weigh day and fundraisers that are coming up quickly.
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The biggest news right now is that the men’s bonspiel will be well underway by the time you read this column, so come out to the curling rink and watch some great curling. There’s always supper on every night and don’t forget Thursday night is the world-renowned Oyster night. Come and get a plateful that night. Saturday will be the final games in each event, with supper and awards to follow. It’s open to all the community, so come and
grab a plate and enjoy the Country Cookers’ delicious offerings. The next big event on the Ag Society’s plate is the Snowmobiling Poker Rally on Feb. 2. Contact Dallas Kywcun at 403321-1137 for more information. The rally will be a lot of fun, as you get to ride through the scenic countryside, and enjoy a hot meal and cold beverage at the end. I’m sure it will not be as cold as the last time, so tune up your ma-
chines and plan to attend. The curling team of Carol Wilkins, Elaine Weisse, Maryann Jensen and Norah Watts travelled up to Stettler this past weekend to curl in the Farmerettes bonspiel. They enjoyed some great games and came home empty-handed. Oh well, next time. Jill Holowath also travelled with her team of Dawn Herd, Michelle McNaughton and Trina MacFarlane to Drumheller for the women’s bonspiel, so a few games, a few beverages and lots of fun later they called it done, and onto the next event … As you can see, curling is going strong for all ages, so let me know what
Library makeover expands storage capacity, programs As we all try to adjust to the sudden cold snap that has dropped in on us, Big Valley is quietly resting under our blanket of snow. Many of our residents have deserted us for warmer climates; sunshine and gentle breezes beckon them toward warmer temperatures as they abandon us back here in the cold. Hawaii, Australia, Mexico and Arizona — the list of exotic destinations leaves those of us left behind yearning for the end of winter. The area’s deer are visiting the village, wandering down back lanes and nibbling through yards, as they forage for something good to eat. Obviously, they’re having a hard time finding their usual feed because of the deep snow. As our winter weary residents go about their daily routines, village business continues to march along steadily. There are birthday parties and celebrations occurring; bingo and crib games being played. Board meetings are determining this year’s business and hockey tournaments are deciding this year’s champions. However, residents’ eagerness to report such events hasn’t regained its momentum since the Christmas break, and it has been a bit of a challenge to
gather the community news. There were 13 players at the Big Valley Inn for crib this past Sunday. First place went to Bill Kirtley, second to Stan Nattestad, third to Joanne Murphy and the booby went to Trudy Spence. This week, the lucky draw went to Jack Betty Bell and the 50/50 winner was Dorothy Annable. The next crib tournament will be this Sunday. Everyone is welcome. The Big Valley Municipal Library is getting a makeover. The library’s interior space will undergo significant modifications in the coming months, including fresh paint, new bookcases, blinds, and carpet runners. There are plans to improve the circulation desk, change the children’s area and relocate the public computer stations. Some of the old fixtures of the library will be cleaned and restored, while others are
being replaced. The first phase of the interior renovations is set to begin this coming week, with the introduction of our much-anticipated “mobile bookcases.” Those were ordered late in 2012 and will be arriving shortly. The addition of the bookcases will greatly expand our book-storage capacity and provide us with options to expand our programming capabilities. After these initial changes, we expect to greatly improve the use of our small space. The library is set to unpack a large selection of new titles to add to our collection and unveil additional surprises for the community. Some library services and areas will be disrupted during certain phases of this project. Parts of our collection will be moved or temporarily packed away, but as books are shifted or relocated, we will make every effort to minimize any inconvenience to our patrons. These exciting changes are the result of a great deal planning and hard work. We must thank the Big Valley Municipal Library Board and the Friends of the Big Valley Library Society for all they have done to make this makeover possible.
School survey quizzes parents, students, staff The village office has reopened. Residents have until Feb. 1 to purchase their 2013 dog licence, so visit the office before the prices go up. At the Botha School, there’s a special event happening this month and next. The “accountability pillar” is on the agenda, and the Alberta Education program and school authorities sent a survey to all parents covering a lot of areas. Parents are asked to fill the forms and send them back. In February, the students and teachers will complete their surveys online at school. The grades asked to participate in this are Grade 4 and Grade 5. Survey results are expected to be available in May. Students are into their skating schedules. This Friday is Project Day. In Mrs. Maxwell’s Grade 3 class, students begin reading their winterthemed novels and paragraph-writing. Grade 1 students have just begun their Building
Things unit. They’re asking for empty Kleenex boxes, as well as cardboard rolls, aluminum containers, plastic lids, plastic jars and egg cartons. So if you have any of those items, please drop them off at the school. It would very much be appreciated. This Friday, the kindergarten class will have its Teddy Bear Picnic, so parents are asked to send your child’s teddy bear in with them for the day. They’re learning about bears in this unit, and the bears’ hibernation this month. Sounds interesting. This Sunday, the oldtime dance starts at 1:30 p.m. and the Jergenson’s band will entertain the crowd. There will be a
pooled lunch, so please bring buns/sandwiches or dessert with you to share. Put on your dancing shoes and come out for a funfilled afternoon. This Sunday is also the annual meeting right after the church service, so hopefully everyone can stay and take in this meeting. Three special people are celebrating their birthdays in the coming week — Bradon Morris (today), Donna Morris (Saturday) and Hazel Davidson (next Tuesday). Happy Birthday to all three. Quilting happens this coming Monday, starting at 9 a.m. Grab your quilting items and come out for a fun, creative time. These sessions take place at the
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you’re doing. That’s all the news I have for this week. As I said before, let me know if you know of something newsworthy. This is a very caring community and people are interested in what is happening, how things turn out, events your family may be involved with, and so on. Hope you enjoy my ramblings.
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The Mother Teresa girls’ team from Halkirk won the Brownfield junior high school basketball tournament last Saturday. In the back row (from left) are coach Kevin Perry, Abby Musgrove, Madelyn Schauer, Shayla Schilling, Haley Grice, Katelyn Dahmer, Mikenna Schauer and coach Sheldon Grice. In front are Brooklyn Perry and Krista Barthel.
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Basketball, curling keep students, residents in fine form for new year The Mother Teresa junior high basketball teams from Halkirk played in a tournament at Brownfield last Saturday. Congratulations to our girls’ team, which placed first, and the boys’ team, which finished second. Sheldon Grice and Kevin Perry are the coaches for both teams. The outdoor skating rink at the school is now operational/ Thanks to Charles Muncy and family for doing a great job with the rink. Several of our youngsters are busy playing hockey with Castor teams. On the ice are Brody and Brandyn Baird, Sage Gonda, Devon and Toryn Johnson, Trey and Taegan MacGilivray, Tayah, Logan and Brooklyn Perry and Owen Schauer. The youngsters are a pleasure to watch. Jacey, Tianna and Tiara Gamroth are part of the Nancy Green ski club at the Valley Ski Hill and compete at ski
meets throughout central Alberta. Sandra Johnson and Sheryl Bunbury each had a team in the Castor women’s bonspiel this past weekend. Sheryl’s team placed second in the B event and Sandra’s team finished first in the C event. Very nice results, ladies. The Fowler foursome with Dan and his three sons, Justin, Dean and Lee, entered the Oilmen’s ’spiel at the new 12-sheet curling rink in Red Deer this week and had a great time, finishing just out of the prizes. Congratulations to Alison Dahmer, who received a Daughters of Wisdom scholarship
from the Our Lady of the Rosary hospital foundation in Castor. Dahmer is completing her second year in a bachelor of elementary education program at the U of A Augustana Campus in Camrose. She has been accepted into a six-week German language course, commencing May 1 in Germany. Dahmer plans to take a couple of extra weeks to tour and meet up with a former exchange student of the Ashbachers’, Bastian Jaeger, who was visiting with friends in Halkirk/Castor over the Christmas holidays. The firefighters completed their course this Sunday. It’s one
of three that are being put on in the County of Paintearth. The S 200, hosted by Halkirk, was on building construction and basic fire behaviour. The S 300 and S 400 are held in Castor and Coronation. Training is paid for by a government grant distributed through the East Central Fire Training group. Rick and Lisa Kent, and Wyatt, Morgan and McGuire, spent the weekend in Canmore helping Rick to celebrate his 40th birthday a little early. Have a good one, Rick! COMING UP: Thursday — Regular bingo at the Hall at 7:30; Feb. 9 — Elks second annual Alaskan Seafood and Comedy Nite. Tickets are going fast. They are available at the snack shack in Halkirk, the drug store in Castor and Wells Furniture in Stettler. Silent auction items are needed; phone Charles if you can help.
Music on evening menu for Donalda’s ‘spaghetti dinner’ Tobogganing in the coulee was cancelled Sunday due to the cold weather and road conditions. Hopefully, the next one planned will proceed on Feb. 3 at the Ski Chalet. For more information, call 403-883-2943. The Donalda Curling Club started its “Combined Curling Bonspiel.” Draws are at 7 and 9 p.m. throughout the week. There will be a banquet and dance this Friday at the community hall, featuring “Domino.” Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call 403883-2469 or 403-883-2407. The Donalda Arts Society will offer acrylic and watercolour
lessons during the months of February and March. If you’re interested, call 403-883-2100 for more information, dates and times. Donalda Commmunity Promotions will host a “spaghetti dinner,” with Ken Grambo providing entertainment, on
Saturday, Feb. 9, at the community hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information or advance tickets, call 403-883-2100. On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the Donalda Coulee Friendship Club will have “Shrove Tuesday” pancake supper at the DropIn Centre. This will include strawberries, whipped cream, sausages and ham. Dinner is served from 5 to 7 p.m. Birthday wishes go out to Monica Affleck, Emy Gordon, Yvonne Larson, Fred Last, Judy Massey, Scott Charles, Darryl Andres and anyone else celebrating a birthday this week. Happy Birthday!
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Cordels’ new baby ‘a sister for Mac and Clyde’
Erskine School workshop focuses on farm safety Clearview School Division parents are advised to check out the Clearview website to see the draft school calendars for the next three years. The school board would like feedback before the next board meeting Feb. 21. Call your local trustee to give your input.
This Thursday is Farm Safety day at Erskine School. Mark on your calendar that the Erskine School and Parent Council meeting is scheduled for Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Erskine rec board is holding its annual general meeting on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Waverly clubrooms. The rec board needs new members with new ideas. Come and support our community. Birthday wishes go out to Sharon Haight on Jan. 25, Joey Standage on Jan. 27, Victor Titus on Jan. 27 and Angela Smith on Jan. 31. Calling all farmers in the area … Ag Services board of the County of Stettler hosts a meeting Feb 14 at the Stettler Community Hall from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The main topic of conversation is Clubroot. Other topics include Fusarium of Wheat and Barley, insects and pests, plus other related items and information. Please pre-register by Feb. 8 at the county office at 742-4441.
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We are happy to hear Darlene Derr has moved into Paragon Place this past weekend. We wish her well. The community is once again in mourning. Sympathies go out to Idella Tuchscherer on the passing of husband Don Tuchscherer. Funeral services were scheduled for the Stettler Funeral Home on Tuesday. Don and Idella farmed south of Gadsby for many years, taking pride in all they did. Don will be missed by all who knew him.
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With nasty weather causing havoc on the highways, 10 very brave people came out for bingo last Saturday night. The loonie pot wasn’t won, so that prize continues to grow. The next bingo is scheduled for Feb. 16. Congratulations to Tasha and Aaron Cordel on the birth of their baby girl, Jules Tasha, who weighed in at seven pounds and 15 ounces when she was born Jan. 15 at Ponoka General Hospital. She’s a sister for Mac and Clyde. Proud grandparents are Stan and Gloria Diegel, and Gordie Cordel and Evelyn. Gadsby Heritage Society will be working a casino evening in Red Deer in mid-April. Anyone wishing to help is asked to phone 403-742-3478 by Feb. 1, so the paperwork can go in. The proceeds from the casino night will go toward further improvement on the former Gadsby church building, now known as Heritage Place. Get-well wishes to Bryce Mailer, who is in the Stettler hospital. Betty and Frank Hadwin enjoyed a visit Saturday from daughter Margaret and granddaughters Alis and Jenna, as well as Margaret’s friend Darren and son. All of them are from Forestburg.
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Jordan Lee of the Stettler Storm faces off against Mark Patzer of the Chestermere Lakers during the final of the bantam A hockey tournament Sunday at the Stettler Recreation Centre. In the right photo, Jackson Zimmerman of Stettler skates into the offensive zone. Chestermere won the shootout 2-0 to win 4-3.
Stettler takes bantam A final to shootout JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor The bantam A Stettler Storm’s first foray into tournament play this season came with a silver lining. The host Storm lived up to their name with three wins in as many round-robin games before falling by the narrowest of margins in Sunday’s dramatic final at the Stettler Recreation Centre. The Chestermere Lakers outscored Stettler 2-0 in the shootout to win 4-3 in the championship game, avenging a 4-2 loss to the Storm in the preliminary round. “I’m not even disappointed with the loss in the shootout,” Storm coach Rory Rost said after a post-game chat with his players. “We said, ‘This isn’t the banner we want to be winning.’ It’s a couple of banners in March — league banner and provincial banner.” Stettler, the top team in the North Central Minor Hockey Association, has already punched its ticket to the provincial championship as the host of the March 14-17 tournament. The Storm showed their moxie in the final, coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the third period to force a five-minute overtime period that saw Stettler hold a 7-1 edge in shots. “I was very proud of the kids — the way they came back and battled back and tied it up,” Rost said. “I think if we would have had another five minutes of overtime, we probably would have won it.”
The teams were tied 1-1 after the opening period, but Stettler fell behind in the second period because of a cluster of penalties that left the Storm shorthanded for an extended stretch. They were short two skaters for back-to-back sequences in a period during which they were outshot 17-7. “We had a couple of selfish penalties,” Rost said. “We talked to the boys in between the (second and third) periods and we said, ‘You’ve got to think of the team first.’ That cost us that period. “As long as we keep learning a lesson, I’m happy. And our boys are very receptive. They listen. We said we had to stay out of the penalty box in the third period, and we did.” Stettler received third-period goals from Quade Cassidy and Brendan Pederson, who netted the equalizer with just 2:46 left in regulation time. Brett Coleman also scored for the Storm, and Ben Bauman made 27 saves in the Stettler net. The Storm fired 36 shots at Kenton Stoye. Alex Rideout, with a pair, and Ryland Mills scored for Chestermere in regulation time, and both of those players tallied in the shootout. Each team had a would-be goal called back in the shootout, as officials ruled against Stettler captain Matt Sylvester and Chestermere captain Jaydon Sommerfeld. “Matt Sylvester, apparently he took a shot, sort of fanned on it, the goalie made the save and Matt scored on the rebound,” Rost replayed. “I didn’t think he actually took (an initial) shot. I thought he fanned
on it completely. “And apparently (the Lakers’ no-goal) hit the crossbar.” The scheduled five-round shootout ended after Stettler’s fourth shot, because Chestermere had already scored on two of its three shots. “In practice, we do shootouts, but it’s a little different,” Rost said. “This is our first tournament this year. We’re not going to really go to a tournament, other than this one. It’s just the way it turned out this year, and it’s maybe going to be a good thing by the end of the year. We’re hopefully going to have some energy and some momentum, and that’s what we want. We don’t want to be peaking in January. We want to be peaking in March.” The Storm are in fine form in league play, sporting a 11-2-2 record atop the Tier 1 division in the North Central circuit. After a strong performance in their home tournament, they’ve erased “a mini slump,” by their standards. “We lost one exhibition game before Christmas, and then had a bit of a break,” said Rost, whose hockey-playing sons include bantam forward Ethan. “We lost a little of our conditioning and timing, and we started off with two ties and two losses (after the Christmas break). If you want to call that a slump, we had a mini slump, but it was probably one of the shortest slumps in hockey history — that I can recall — because we’re back playing the same kind of hockey we did before Christmas. “The way this game (the shootout final) turned out, I don’t consider it a loss. We accomplished exactly what we wanted
to this weekend.” Sandwiching their 4-2 round-robin victory over Chestermere on Saturday, the Storm defeated Cochrane 9-4 on Friday night and blanked Lloydminster 7-0 on Saturday night. Lloydminster goalie Austin Morrison was a gamer in blocking 65 shots, while Bauman faced just 10 shots for the Storm. Bauman has capably carried the mail in Stettler’s net. He’s the team’s lone goaltender, though he’s expected to have backup support for the final part of the season. “It’s something we’re going to have to address here in the next month or so — maybe bring up a goalie from the B team and give Ben a break,” Rost said. “When it comes to provincials, we’re going to have to have at least a backup goalie. Probably, Ben will be our No. 1. Obviously, he has been all year. But I don’t want him to be tired coming into playoffs and provincials, too.” As the fan support indicated last weekend, the momentum is starting to build in advance of the provincial championship in Stettler. “We’re looking forward to it, for sure,” Rost said. “We should have a little bit of an advantage, because we’re not going to be staying in hotels. There’s going to be some teams staying in Red Deer and possibly Camrose, so it takes a toll, travelling back and forth, staying in hotels and eating restaurant meals. “We’ve got 17 skaters and a good little goalie. We’re happy with the group we have, and we’ve had great support from the fans. It’s been a lot of fun.”
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Stettler captain Matt Sylvester was in the thick of the action during Sunday’s final against Chestermere. At right, Brett Coleman clears the puck out of his zone.
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Stettler bantam Bs Storm to victory in home tourney The bantam B Stettler Storm capped their unbeaten weekend with a gold-medal finish in their home tournament Sunday at the Stettler Recreation Centre. Stettler opened a 6-1 lead in the first period and defeated Viking 9-4 in the final. It was a rematch of their last round-robin game Saturday evening. In that game, Stettler fell behind 4-1 in the opening period but regrouped to earn a 6-6 tie and improve its preliminary round record to 2-0-1. The Storm kicked off the tournament with a 9-1 victory over Brooks on Friday night. “We came out strong and hit them early and hard all game,” said Stettler coach Tony Ganser. “On Saturday morning, we took on Red Deer and the (Stettler) team came out to play as well, defeating them 6-1.” Stettler showed its offensive might through four games, outscoring opponents 30-12 and averaging more than seven goals per game.
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The Stettler Storm bantam B team, including Rylee Jacobson (above), defeated Viking 9-4 in their tournament final Sunday at the Stettler Recreation Centre. The same teams battled each other Saturday night (below) and played to a 6-6 tie. Stettler came back from a 4-1 deficit in that game and finished the round-robin at 2-0-1.
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Lightning whip Stampeders, but scoreless at Strathmore It was a feast-or-famine weekend for the Stettler Lightning in the Heritage Junior Hockey League. At a “home” game Friday night in Castor, the junior B Lightning hammered the lastplace Ponoka Stampeders 14-3. One day later, however, the host Strathmore Wheatland Chiefs blanked the Lightning 3-0. Stettler (10-20-2) sits sixth in the Northern Division, five points out of a playoff position and 20 points ahead of Ponoka (1-29-0). In their annual Castor visit, the Lightning opened a 7-1 lead in the first period against the struggling Stampeders. Jacob Schwarzenberger scored three goals and four points before being ejected from the game in the third period for checking from behind. Landon Potter’s five-point night included two goals. Tyson Glazier, Reese Anheliger and Tyler Bissett each added two goals, while singles went to Lyle Wooden, Mark Dietz and Kyler O’Connor, who added four points to his team-leading total. Adam Ternes and Blake Frechette each collected three assists. O’Connor, Dietz, defenceman Steven Fletcher and goaltender Simon Thieleman were the Castor natives in the Stettler lineup Friday in their hometown rink. Thieleman made 12 saves on 15 shots through 40 minutes before rookie backup goalie Mack Schell stopped all 11 shots he faced in the final period. The Lightning fired 71 shots at Ponoka goaltenders Aaron Swier and Eli Falls. Joshua Critch, Cody Lemon and Bashaw’s Nick Holt scored for the Stampeders. No details were immediately available from Stettler’s shutout loss at Strathmore (15-15-1). This weekend, the Lightning are back home at the Stettler Recreation Centre for games Friday against the Mountainview Colts (12-17-3) and Saturday versus the High River Flyers (10-18-2). Friday’s game is an 8 p.m. start, while Saturday’s contest is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The Stettler-Mountainview game Friday has strong playoff implications. The Lightning trail the Colts by five points in the race for the fifth and final post-season berth in the Northern Division.
Oil Kings suffer 11th straight loss In their lone game last weekend, the Big Valley Oil Kings lost 8-5 to the Tofield Satellites in Battle River Hockey League action Saturday night at the Big Valley Arena. It was the 11th straight loss for Big Valley, which is last in the eight-team senior league with a 3-13-2 record. The Oil Kings are two points back of the seventh-place Irma Aces. At home Saturday, Big Valley led 1-0 after the first period but fell behind 6-2 in the fateful second period. David Skagen, with two, Brett Ouellette, Landon Jones and Reid Johnson scored the Big Valley goals. Devan Shanks picked up a couple of assists. Oil Kings goaltender Joel Richard gave up six goals on 22 shots before being replaced by Chance Clark, who blocked 14 of the 16 shots he faced in the final 21:34. Big Valley directed 34 shots at Tofield goaltender Christopher Roy. The third-place Satellites (11-6-1) got two-goal performances from Jesse Van Dalfsen, Tyler Hennessey and Chad Urschel. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for Big Valley, which hosts the league-leading Daysland Northstars (15-3-0) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Curling club rockin’ with more bonspiels After hosting the annual Farmers/Farmerettes bonspiel last weekend, the Stettler Curling Club has more action in store for the next two weekends. The Elks district playoffs are scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, while the Stettler men’s open bonspiel is slated for Feb. 1-3. Teams interested in entering are asked to phone the Stettler Curling Club at 403-742-3111 or manager Jamie Devnich at 403-742-9892. Also on tap for February is the seniors’ bonspiel Feb. 14 and 15, and the Rotary provincial playdowns Feb. 21-24.
Wildcats’ JV teams compete at Lacombe Stettler’s junior varsity boys placed fifth in a JV high school basketball tournament last weekend at Lacombe. The Wildcats, representing William E. Hay Composite High School, topped Parkland Composite of Edson 57-50 in overtime in their final game Saturday. In earlier action, Stettler lost a 47-45 overtime decision to West Central of Rocky Mountain House and also fell to “a tough Ponoka team,” reported Wildcats coach Adam McRae. Stettler’s top scorer was Brandon Mills, with 26 points in three games. Meanwhile, the Wildcat girls finished fourth in their JV tourney at Lacombe. “The girls started slow in their first game against Ponoka, but in the second game gained their first win of the season against Morinville,” said Wildcats coach Santana Scarff, who missed the tournament because of sickness. “On Saturday, the girls fought a tough game against Lacombe, making a huge comeback in the last half of the game.” In league play last Wednesday, both Stettler JV teams lost to Wetaskiwin. “In the best game of their season so far, the girls had a tight game that ended in a 48-34 loss,” Scarff said. The Wildcats’ top scorer was Morgan Van Dusen, with 19 points. The Wildcat boys were also involved in a fast-paced game, despite their 58-40 loss. Stettler’s leading point-getters were Mills and Will Hall, each with six points. After an exam break, league action resumes Feb. 6 at Rocky Mountain House.
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Morgan Van Dusen leads a Stettler rush during midget girls’ playoff hockey action against host Killam last Thursday. Game 2 of the series goes tonight in Stettler.
Stettler midget girls lose playoff opener to Killam The Stettler Storm began their quest for the midget girls’ hockey provincials last Thursday with a 4-3 loss at Killam. Killam’s Lexi Antos opened the scoring, but Stettler tied it up 17 seconds later on a Jayden Hogg goal. Killam took the lead again, with Antos netting her second goal. In the second period, Hogg tallied again to make it 2-2, but Killam regained command with an Amie Gartner goal. In the third period, Antos completed her hat trick to put Killam ahead 4-2. Stettler’s Morgan Van Dusen closed
the scoring. Next up for the girls is Game 2 of the playdowns tonight at 7:45 in Stettler. This weekend, the Storm travel to Delburne for the Red Deer midget girls’ tournament. In earlier action, Stettler defeated the Warburg Wolves 9-2 to wrap up their season series. Kennidy Fisher paced the Storm with three goals, while Van Dusen added a pair. Stettler’s Sommer Bauman blocked 17 of the 19 shots she faced. — Submitted
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TUCHSCHERER Don was born August 13, 1949 in Cabri, Saskatchewan to Stanley and Katie Tuchscherer. He lived on their farm at Port Reeve, Saskatchewan along with his six brothers. He worked at Homes Meats in Swift Current, then moved to Calgary and worked at Century Packers, Rocky Mountain Packers (XL), and Canada Packers. On June 3, 1972 he married his wife Idella and in June 1975 they purchased Del and Lilly Davis’ farm in the Gadsby area. Don enjoyed playing fastball, slowpitch, curling and texas hold’em. Don farmed and worked part-time at Superior Meats-Stettler, Walker Meats-Stettler, Mirror Packers, Nibourg Meats-Stettler, Consort Packers, Kikel Meats-Bashaw, Kempf’s Sausage Kitchen-Botha as well as mobile butchering. Don and Idella co-owned and operated Stettler Meats from 1987-1996. Amazingly, Don survived three brain tumors - January 2010, October 2010 and November 2012 but was still very active and able to continue with his passion of going to garage sales, collecting Tonka toys, knives and steels. He also loved growing tomatoes in the green house, sitting in the garden watching the hummingbirds and going on his annual holiday to Las Vegas, Laughlin, Wendover and Jackpot. Don passed away suddenly from a collapsed and bleeding lung in the Foothills Hospital, Calgary on January 17, 2013. Don was predeceased by his mother and father Katie and Stanley Tuchscherer, two brothers John and Joe Tuchscherer (who just passed away January 9, 2013) and sister-in-law Bev Tuchscherer. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Idella of 41 years; four brothers Charlie (Carol) Medicine Hat, Roy (Merle) Medicine Hat, Harvey (Laurie) Swift Current, and Garnet (Brenda) Medicine Hat; four sisters-in-law Connie (Arnold) Smith - Huxley, Vivian Tuchscherer - Swift Current, Ila (Archie) Lunevich - Stettler, Betty (Stan) Ettinger - Gadsby; one brother-in-law John (Judy) Davis Gadsby; his special niece Tricia Tuchscherer - Fort McMurray and his special cousin Pearl Shearer (Ken Blumhagen) - Red Deer, as well as many nieces and nephews and a host of wonderful friends. We will all miss Don’s sense of humor and his good nature. Don, may you always have the winning hand in heaven. (All in) A funeral service for Don Tuchscherer was held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta with Father Leonard Gartner officiating. Words of remembrance were presented by Colin Connon, special readings were given by nephews Larry Timms (Tuchscherer) and Jeff Tuchscherer, niece Colleen Dollimont presented her gift of music singing Amazing Grace. Following the service family and friends gathered for a time of fellowship with luncheon by Colleen Ray. Don was laid to rest in the Omega Cemetery, Gadsby, Alberta, with Cecil Walgenbach, Darren Connon, Dale Derr, Herb Whitten, Daren Schwieger, Keith Lunevich, Brent Tuchscherer and Kevin Tuchscherer serving as active pallbearers; Kay and Vern Hansen, Fay and Bob Fyten, Joanne and Dewey Hoopfer, Carol and Don Gillespie, Star and Robert Desilets, Dale and Eldon Van Straten and all his many friends were honorary pallbearers. Memorial donations in memory of Don may be made to Alberta Brain Injury Network, Gadsby Omega Cemetery or a charity of the donor’s choice c/o Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, 403-742-3422. To send condolences to Don’s family please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
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HOLMES Jean Marie (McMahon) It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jean Marie Holmes (McMahon). Born June 14th, 1923 in Alix Alberta, she passed away January 12, 2013 in Edmonton, formerly of Langley, BC. Survived by her son Douglas (Sharon); 2 grandsons, very special to her, Jason Holmes and Ryan Holmes (Sarah) of Edmonton. Also very special cousin Edna Morris, and sisters-in-law Pearl Smith of Edmonton and Marion McMahon of Stettler Alberta. Jean was predeceased by her husband Leonard Holmes; son Richard; sister Ada Jackson; brothers, Clifford, Joe, John, Wilfred and Tom. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held at her place of interment. The Gardens of Gethsemani in Surrey BC at a later date. The family extends special thanks to all the caring staff and volunteers of the Shepherds Care long term care in Millwoods. FIRST MEMORIAL - HARMONY CHAPEL 10541-81 Ave NW, Edmonton 780-433-7335
To hear your voice and see your smile, to sit with you and talk a while, to be together in the same old way would be our greatest wish today. So please God take a message to our precious Dad up above, tell him we miss him terribly and give him all our love. Always missed and forever loved, Shirley, and family Carol and family.
We remember our Mother, Dad and Sister Frieda Friedli July 12, 1913 - Jan. 15, 2006 Fred Friedli Jan. 19, 1907 - March 27, 1992 Bertha (Friedli) Longshore July 11, 1946 - Jan. 29, 1996 Every day treasured memories in some small way Memories of you come our way. Deeply missed and loved forever Harriette & Wally Hudson
Cecile, beloved wife of Jim of Calgary, passed away on January 14, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Born and raised by Harold and Nina de Forest on a ranch near the Porcupine Hills southwest of Claresholm, she was home schooled, and grew up loving nature, music, reading and writing. She received her teaching certificate from Normal School in 1941 and during her many years of teaching she was passionate about her students and making the subject matter relevant to each of them. She was also passionate about Christian Science and faithfully attended Church and the Reading Rooms in Calgary and Red Deer where she moved in 2002. She found the best in every person and situation and expressed her gratitude and love at every opportunity. Cecile will be fondly remembered by her son Norm and grandchildren, Travis (Marie) and Graeme Hanna; her daughter Grace (Ed) Williams and grandchildren, Lowell (Alix) and Aaron (Sarah and great grandchild Emily) Williams; her brother Ron de Forest and niece Belle Parkinson. Cecile was predeceased by her beloved husband of fifty-seven years Jim in 2004. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Barbara Watson, Bernice Bernard, and Gwen Schultz. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com In living memory of Cecile Hanna, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044 WOODS Mr. Ted Woods formerly of Big Valley and more recently of Lacombe passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 13th, 2013 at the Red Deer Hospice at the age of 67 years. Ted is survived by his children Christine (Wade) Stormoen of Stettler, Shannon (Barry) Harvey of Stettler and Neil (Jacki) Woods of Red Deer. Common-law-wife Myrna Machan of Lacombe and her family, twelve grandchildren Corey (Pamela) Stormoen, Ryan (Angela) Stormoen, Paul Harvey, Jessica Harvey, Rebecca Harvey, Sean Woods, Eric Woods, Scot Woods, Bret Woods, Dayn Woods, Caitland Davidson and Kristen Davidson, great-grandson Carter Bailey, sister Mary (Ray) Rindal of Coronation and brothers Gary (Norma) Woods of Coronation and Ken Woods of Red Deer as well as other family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Marion Woods. A celebration of Ted’s life was held on Saturday, January 19th, 2013 at the Big Valley Jubilee Hall with Reverend Ross Helgeton officiating. A loving family tribute was presented by Ted’s grandsons Paul Harvey and Corey Stormoen. Ted was laid to rest at the Big Valley Cemetery with his grandsons Corey Stormoen, Ryan Stormoen, Paul Harvey, Sean Woods, Eric Woods and Scot Woods serving as pallbearers. A time of sharing memories and a luncheon followed the interment service. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made in memory of Ted to The Red Deer Hospice Society in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.
DUSTIN JOHN CAMPBELL March 8, 1988-Jan. 26, 2010 We did not know that night, that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home You left us beautiful memories Your inspiration carries on. And though we cannot see you you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again Love, Mom and family
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PLEASE READ YOUR AD Advertisers should read their ad the FIRST DAY IT APPEARS and report any errors in time for the next publication. The Stettler Independent is responsible for only the first incorrect insertion. RATES: Word Ads - 1st Week 25 Words 1-25 $16.00 each week after $14.00 additional words .26 cents ea. (5% gst must be added ) DEADLINE:. MONDAYS @ NOON Classified Hotline 1-877-223-3311
EYE SPY… SPY… EYE Look for your name in the Classifieds (stating you’re a winner) and come to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize, compliments of KFC!
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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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 PHOENIX GAS CO-OP LTD., WAINWRIGHT requires full-time Apprentices and Journeymen Gasfitters for natural gas distribution. Benefits and pension package. Email: admin@phoenixgas.ca. Fax 780-842-5912.
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Coming Events
Oilfield
Zinger Brothers Concert at Stettler Auction Mart Friday, February 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm. Come and hear music and testimonies that will lift you up. Admission by donation.
Personals
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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.
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Bridal Registry Kyle Sorensen & Janelle Derr
WELLS FURNITURE.ca 1-888-711-3223
wish kitchen & gift Bridal Registry Melissa Derksen & Jamie Hamilton
June 22
View registries online www.wishkitchen.com
Main Street, Stettler
Coming Events
403.742.8484
Road Train Oilfield Transport Ltd
is looking for journeyman picker operator.Top wages/ benefits. Safety tickets req’d. Fax or drop off resume 403-346-6128 No phone calls. WANTED - Water & Vacuum Truck Operators. Class 3 w/Q-endorsement, H2S, First Aid, PST, CSTS. Mechanically inclined. Day-rate benefits. Fax 403-934-3487. Email: accounting @mjswaterhauling.com.
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Variety Showcase r e l t t e t S presents February 3rd, 2013 Shows @ 2:00pm & 7:30 pm Performing Arts Center Lethbridge’s premier 11 piece “rhythm & groove” band. Funk, soul, R&B, blues & some jazz. A rock solid rhythm section & a dynamite horn section back a frontline of fantastic vocalists in singable, toe tapping tunes. Tickets @ Pfeiffer House of Music & door Adults $20, Students $10 Affordable, Unbeatable Family Entertainment
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Gift Certificates available at
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HSE COORDINATOR
• PRODUCTION TESTING SUPERVISORS & OPERATORS Day & Night Must have tickets. Top paid wages. Based out of Devon, AB. Email resume to: kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca
720 Day Home Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Professionals
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. C.A. MacLean/Fred Row Journalism bursaries. Help us locate a deserving individual from your community who would like to pursue a career in print journalism. Applications must be received by February 20, 2013. For further information, contact your local weekly newspaper or the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association, 1-800-282-6903 ext. 225; www.awna.com.
2-5 yrs experience as a HSE Practitioner Valid Driver’s License
Duties required:
Flexible work schedule - possible evening and weekends required Travel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC. Accident Investigation Reports Field and Facility Audits
This position reports direct to our Corporate HSE Manager! Please visit our website at: www. cathedralenergyservices.com or apply by email to: HRCanada@Cathedral EnergyServices.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 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. 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.
MASSAGE Therapist wanted for busy Health Food Store and Diagnostic Centre. We are looking for a full-time and/or part-time therapist with a minimum of 2200 hours required. Furnished room available for rent or work on commission basis. Apply at Naturally Yours, 4911-49 Ave., Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0 or fax resume to 403-742-2030.
Professionals
Restaurant/ Hotel
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AFTERNOON SHIFT
Trades
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Thorogood Pinches
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Certified General Accountants
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Thorogood & Pinches is a well established full service Certified General Accounting firm. We have a tremendous opportunity for a Senior Accountant with public practice experience. A designation or finalist is required. Please send resume: - Email: TandP_cga@telus.net - Fax: 403-742-2599 - In person: 4812-49 Street, Stettler
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
820 A&W Stettler is hiring for the following positions:
Supervisor - Starting wage - $13.50. Assistant Manager - Salary to be discussed. Looking for mature individuals able to work fl exible hours. Email resume to stettaw@telus.net or drop off at resume to 4617-59St., Hwy. 12 Stettler – Att: AMY Trades
County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE
County of Stettler Job Opportunity Accounts Payable The County of Stettler has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced professional who will bring innovative and effective administrative skills to the position of Accounts Payable Clerk. Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the successful applicant will be responsible for entering accounts payable for four different sets of books which include the County of Stettler, Stettler District Ambulance Association, Stettler Waste Management Authority, and Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission. They will be responsible for organizing, sorting and distributing bills to the various departments and ensuring that the payables are maintained on a timely basis and perform any other related duties as required. An ideal candidate would possess the following skills: • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; most notably Microsoft Word & Excel • Strong Organization Skills • Ability to prioritize deadlines • Works well under pressure 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. Please respond in confidence with your resume to: County of Stettler No. 6 Attention: Christa Cornelssen Box 1270 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax: 403.742.1277 Email: ccornelssen@stettlercounty.ca The competition will close on January 25, 2013. The County appreciates all applications however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
DAYSHIFT & AFTERNOON SHIFT
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BAKOS NDT is hiring qualified CGSB Technicians in Whitecourt, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Benefit package, signing bonus and profit sharing available. Email: admin@bakosndt.com or call 1-888-763-5575. BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS requires full-time Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic with experience managing people, parts and equipment. Competitive wage with benefits; bluesod@xplornet.com or fax 403-342-7488. Career opportunity, apprentice to be a licensed glass worker. Permanent full-time position, installing residential and commercial windows and doors, automotive glass, glass cutting and fabrication. Drivers license a must. Apply in person to Heartland Glass, Stettler or fax resume to 403-742-2678. CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE. The City of Yellowknife invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions: Pumphouse and Liftstation Tradesperson - Public Works Department Competition #902-137. Closes: February 1, 2013. Pumphouse and Liftstation Maintainer; Public Works Department Competition #902-135. Closes: February 1, 2013. Building Inspector II - Planning and Development Department Competition #220-125U. Closes: February 1, 2013. Submit resumes in confidence by the closing date, to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax 867-669-3471 or email: hr@yellowknife.ca. Please direct all inquiries to the above listed email address. For more information on these positions, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’s webpage at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867-920-5603.
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F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca FAST TRACK TO PARTS AND MATERIALS TECHNICIAN. New 34 week program at GPRC Fairview Campus. Fall, 2013. Write 1st and 2nd year apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882. Ask for Brian. GO TO YOUR NEXT JOB INTERVIEW WITH 2ND YEAR HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC SKILLS. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program. Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams. Gain 600 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets.
PARTS PERSON Looking for motivated individual with a desire to become a Journeyman Agriculture Partsperson. Good organizational and computer skills are required. An agricultural background would be an a s s e t . To p s a l a r y a n d comprehensive benefit program. Submit resume with references to Box 77 Stettler.
PLUMBER WANTED 2ND/3RD/4TH/ JOURNEYMAN Residential experience an asset. Please fax resume to: 403-887-2208
PUT POWER INTO your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. 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.
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Trades
Carpenter, Apprentice or Helper Required - Full time, wages negotiable
850
Big Country Construction and Building Supplies Ltd.
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 srccc@telus.net Attention: Board of Directors. Resumes will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.
CNC Operators
New Holland dealer in Nexus Engineering is Stettler is now accepting Currently looking for applications for C.N.C OPERATORS. Agricultural Technicians or Journeyman/Heavy Duty DUTIES INCLUDE, mechanics with ag • Set up of Mazak C.N.C experience. We offer year lathe and running round employment, hourly production runs, min. 3 salary from $25 to years experience. $32.50 depending on qualifications, excellent Also currently hiring benefits and a positive, dayshift & afternoon shift friendly team oriented work QC PERSON environment. If you are • Must be able to read looking for a measuring devices rewarding career with a and blueprints for successful growing inspection of machined organization, then forward parts. your resume to: Bill’s Farm Supplies, Attn: Tracey, We offer competitive Box 1325, wages, benefits and Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax a RRSP plan. 403-742-1282, email to: Please forward resumes to billfarm@telusplanet.net resume@ nexusengineering.ca
Service Rig
Restaurant/ Hotel
850
Trades
ERNIE O’S RESTAURANT and Pub is looking for 5 NOC-6442 cooks, full-time. $14.50/hour. Experience required. Send resume by fax 780-723-3603 or email: ernieos.doug@telus.net.
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Oilfield
Stettler Regional Child Care Society 4 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
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Oilfield
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403 - 3 Ave. E, Box 294 Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD. Is seeking to fi ll aafull is seeking to fill fulltime time Journeyman Painter Position AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD. or Auto Body Apprentice We offer competitive wages, plus benefits and vacation pay, all while working in a straight time, team driven, modern collision repair is seeking to fill a full time facility. Our production hours are 7:00-3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We Body offer guaranteed wage and hours, as well or as Auto Apprentice semi-annual bonuses driven by production. Position WeJourneyman are looking for a long term employment relationship. The candidate will be ableand to manage multiple tasks We successful are looking for a responsible mature employee, ableand to deadlines,multiple providetasks qualityand workmanship and be able to work with manage provide quality workmanship. Must well as take independent be others able toaswork well with others as direction. well as take independent direction. If you are interested in pursuing a career in our positive, working environment bring your Ifprofessional, you are interested in pursuing this careerplease in our positive, team resumeplease in person 4109 48 Avenue, atmosphere bringto your resume in person Stettler, to 4109 - AB 48 Ave. or email to:info Christy@brennanautobody.com For more contact Christy 403-742-3555.
PAINTEARTH MINE
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Ph. 403-854-3585 Fax 403-854-4980
Prism Integrated Solutions Inc. Is currently hiring for the following positions:
• Journeyman & Experienced Welders E-mail resumes to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net or fax to 780-582-3922 Truckers/ Drivers
860
CRUDE SERVICES INC.
We are now accepting resumes for full-time heavy equipment operators for employment starting in Spring 2013. The ideal candidates will have experience operating heavy equipment in a mining environment. Knowledge of safe and productive operation of equipment are an asset. Candidates will also possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Prairie Mines & Royalty offers a very competitive wage and benefit package. How to Apply: Interested candidate should submit their resume prior to January 31, 2013 to:
PAINTEARTH MINE Human Resources BOX 730 FORESTBURG, ALBERTA T0B 1N0 Fax: (403) 884-3001 EMAIL: careers.PEMSHM@prairiemines.com We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.
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Class 1 Drivers for transporting Dangerous Goods Experience driving Super B, Tridem, and Body-Job units is an asset. We offer top industry wages, group benefits package, company RRSPs as well as scheduled days off. Please send resumes: Fax: 403-742-4181 Email: jobs@crudeservices.ca Call: 403-742-4189
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Trades
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS NEEDED True Power Electric Requires Residential exp. only Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-314-5599
SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION requires
F/T Safety Officer
Business Opportunities
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ACADEMIC Express Adult Education and Training
to help implement & maintain safety programs. Fax resume to: 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca
• GED classes evening
SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION
• Women in the Trades • Gov’t of Alberta Funding
Requires Full Time
Carpenters & Carpenter helpers.
For local work. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca
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 WANTED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC for growing trucking company in Central Alberta. Please fax resume to 403-782-0561
Truckers/ Drivers
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CLASS 1 OR 3 DRIVERS or lease operators required immediately to operate tandem axle tank truck. Experience spraying dust control products an asset. Excellent wages, must be willing to travel. Fax resume to 403-782-0561 CLASS 1 Winch Tractor Operator and Journeyman Picker Operator required. Please fax resume and credentials to 780-778-2918. For further information please call David 780-778-0422 in Whitecourt. DRIVERS WANTED. Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail experience needed! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits package. Skills needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid licence w/air brake endorsement. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. Do not fill in city or state
MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. High Level Super A in High - Line Locating Division Level, Alberta is currently UNDERGROUND recruiting the following FACILITY LOCATOR management team POSITION AVAILABLE members: Produce in the Stettler area. Manager; Bakery/Deli Experience preferred, but Manager. Reporting will train the right candidate. directly to the Store Must be reliable, safety Manager, the individual conscious and have a Managers are responsible clean driving abstract for all aspects of managing Have a Criminal Record their respective departCheck prior to hiring. ments. Responsibilities Computer literate. include marketing, Send Resume merchandising, controlling with References and human resource to Mike Leonhardt at management. Applicants mikel@camtel.ca should possess previous experience working in a retail food store, combined with exceptional skills in managing people and obtaining bottom line results. The successful candidate must have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a clean security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations, please forward your resume, stating your salary expectations, in confidence to: Human Resources Advisor, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION Employment
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REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Casual or P/T Drivers for the Mirror, AB. area. Class 4 license required. Please contact Chris at 780-264-1651 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 w/valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com TRENCHUK CATTLE CO. has positions available at their feedlot in Smoky Lake, Alberta. Labourers/ feedtruck drivers $17 $22/hour. Feedlot Manager/Class 1 truck drivers/mechanical $22 $28/hour, all depending on experience and qualifications. Housing available. Fax resume to 780-656-3962 or call William at 780-656-0052.
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Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners
Phone 403-742-1681
Cabinet Makers
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The Town of Stettler is seeking a mechanically inclined person to work as a Mechanic’s Helper as well as other duties as required for a part-time, casual position.
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Chapman and Co. Professional Accountants LLP
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Box 685, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
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P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
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All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street
403-742-3411
Grant & de Vries Barristers and Solicitors 4910 - 51 Street, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Gary G. Grant
LTD.
Phone: 403-742-4437
“Your Service Specialists�
Robert de Vries
Randy Long
Phone: 403-742-3399
• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
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Dr. E. LYNES Chiropractor 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
One block East of Scotia Bank
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Health Care
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The Town of Stettler offers a competitive wage. Interested applicants should forward a resume in confidence to Wayne Stenlund at the Town Shop located at:
The Village of Alix is seeking an active and enthusiastic individual for a rewarding full time employment opportunity. This is a supervisory position and must be available to work days, evenings and weekends.
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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.
Do-and-don’t list for basement finishing Remodelling a basement is a popular home improvement project. A finished basement makes the space more functional and, when done correctly, can add a considerable amount of living space to a home. Finishing a basement pays dividends in additional space in a home that doesn’t require the same level of investment as putting an addition on the house. Also, the groundwork for a finished room is already there, as most basements are already set up with a poured concrete floor and some walls, usually cinder blocks. Some electrical components, plumbing and the creature comforts of drywall and a more inviting floor might be all that’s necessary to finish a basement. The process can be labor-intensive, and many people prefer to leave it to a professional contractor. Whatever finishing method is chosen, homeowners should follow the proper procedures when doing the work. DO start with a detailed plan. Measure out the basement and mark any items that cannot be moved, such as a furnace, water heater or pipes. Create a design board that showcases the materials you plan to use on the project. Think about ways you plan to arrange furniture and consider all of the possible uses for the room. Will it be a home theater? Will someone be sleeping down there? Each scenario will require certain amenities and safety requirements. DON’T plan to finish the entire basement. Doing so will leave you without a storage or utility area
where you house holiday decorations, tools, luggage and similar items. DO get the scoop on building codes. Knowing what the municipality allows in basement remodeling will help you to customize a plan that is functional, safe and legal. No one wants to be slapped with fines for failing to follow the rules. Plus, failure to meet building codes could mean the work that has been done must be torn out and redone. It pays to follow the chain of command and secure permits while having all work inspected. DON’T overlook adequate lighting in your refinishing plan. A basement is likely one area of the house that has limited natural light pouring in. With traditionally small windows, or no windows at all, a basement needs ample lighting in its design scheme. This may include a combination of overhead and task lighting. Ample lighting will
help the room feel like part of the house and not just a forgotten storage area. DO take into consideration moisture issues in the basement. Many basements are plagued by moisture issues ranging from water seepage to condensation forming on walls. These situations may vary depending on the weather throughout the year. Certain materials may need to be used to mitigate water issues
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Karen Cannady
4908 - 51 Street
MODERN RAISED BUNGALOW. Close to school, 2 bedrooms on main floor, 2 bedroom basement suite with own laundry. 2 car detached garage. MLS # CA0005867 $289,000.
WELL MAINTAINED 3 BDRM MOBILE on own lot. Lots of room with a cozy addition and solarium for summer use. Detached garage and a nice yard. MLS # CA0004528 $169,000.
2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW with new windows, plumbing, shingles and much more. Corner lot, heated garage and nicely landscaped. MLS # CA0001508 $134,900.
NEAT, CLEAN 1/2 DUPLEX. 2 bdrms, main floor laundry and finished basement. Low maintenance home and yard. Ideal for seniors. Attached garage. MLS # CA0000140 $239,000.
2 BDRM/1 BATH BUNGALOW. Main floor laundry, basement ready to be developed and single car garage. MLS # CA326921 $99,500.
COZY BUNGALOW with 2 bedrooms/2 bath. Many upgrades over the past couple of years. Nicely landscaped fenced yard and single garage. MLS # CA326771 ONLY $127,500.
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that make adding furniture more challenging. DO keep the possibility of flooding in the back of your head. Homes that are near waterways or at low elevation may be at risk of flooding. Basements are especially susceptible to flood damage. Therefore, think about the practicality of finishing a basement if you are prone to flooding. If you decide to move ahead, take certain precautionary measures, such as keeping electrical wiring up higher and using a more water-resistant flooring material, like tile or vinyl. House important electronics and items on shelves so they are not at ground-level. Finishing a basement is a job that can add a lot of usable space to a home. Go about the project in the right way to keep within budget and have a room that is safe and functional.
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before finishing can take place. The installation of water-barrier systems, drainage, sump pumps, or encapsulation products could drive up the cost of a basement renovation. It is essential to have a professional assess the basement water issues prior to starting any finishing work. DON’T simply cover up potential hazards, such as mold or mildew. Have them treated instead.
Otherwise, you could have a breeding ground behind drywall that could lead to unsafe conditions in the home. DO have a radon test. Radon is a hidden killer that can cause lung cancer. Because it occurs naturally in the soil and water surrounding a home and is impossible to detect without a specialized test, many people are unaware of the presence of radon until it is too late. Radon may be more concentrated in the basement, where the foundation is touching the soil. Therefore, rule out radon before considering renovation of a basement area. DON’T limit furniture choices to one type. You may need to be flexible in your furniture choices, even selecting modular pieces, like sectionals, because entryways to basements may have small doorways or obstructions
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5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler
403-742-6747
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4913 - 51 Street
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View Stettler area listings at www.stettlerhomes.com Best Buy ~ This 5 bdrm 2 bath home located in Donalda on an extra large lot. Substantial renovations include new windows, doors, flooring, kitchen cupboards, bsmt addition, & much more. Come take a look at this affordable home! #CA0006481. $169,900.
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LAKEFRONT - Year round. 1 1/2 storey home at White Sands features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, walk-out bsmt., many recent upgrades, new windows, carpet & dbl. french doors. Your dream home at the lake awaits you! #CA0003037. $480,000.
Country living with In town Benefits! 107 acres with a 3 bdrm bungalow, garage, shop/ shed. Hay, pasture lease revenue. Hop, skip & a jump to Big Valley! #CA315451. $399,500.
NEW
To Be Moved - 2006 mobile home featuring 3 bdrms, 2 full bathrooms, skylight ceiling, laminate flooring, open concept design. In excellent condition. Move to your acreage. #CA0006732. $68,900.
Building & Lot Only. Attention Investors ~ Great investment opportunity showing good returns. Prime location almost 31,000 sq. ft. incl. parking lot. #CA0006728.
Practical and affordable bungalow. 4 Bedrooms. Double garage. Many upgrades. Clean home. $239,000. Don’t wait!
Spectacular Lakefront! 2 storey home at Braseth Beach. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, large ensuite with jet ed tub, A/C, fully dev. walk-out bsmt, enclosed windless screen, hot tub, gas fireplace on deck and so many more features! A home to be truly proud of! #CA326463.
First time buyers! Modular on Immediate Possession! full concrete basement. Totally Seniors home. No snow to shovel or grass to cut. Only six years old. developed. New kitchen. Stainless steel appliances. Only $169,000. Very nice. Asking $219,500.
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4701 - 50 STREET, STETTLER
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Doug Roberts Broker/Owner
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Jill Fisher Associate/Owner
Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner
Brian Lynn Associate Broker
Norma Leslie Associate Broker
Garry Rushton Associate
Edna Stuart Associate Broker
Atie Turnbull Associate
Call Sales Associate today for FREE or enquiries. Calla aCentral Central "Team" "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE adviceadvice or enquiries. CA0006068 CA0006346
CA0006156 NEW CA0001726
CA0003042 CA0004983
Kyle Ramstad Associate
CA327291 CA0003465
2 bdrm mobile on rented lot. Priced at $34,900. Call Edna.
5 bdrm home on 52 x 130 lot. Only $239,000. Call Wade.
3 bdrms, 2 baths, Close to downtown. New shingles. Very tidy. $265,000. Call Ross.
CA0004854 CA0003042
CA0002140 CA327291
CA0002485 CA0001500
CA0005181 CA0004854
CA319970 CA0002140
2 Storey 1600+ sq. ft. home, on quiet close with green space out front. $299,000. Call Atie.
4 acres, with 1900 sq. ft. home. Edge of Stettler. Att. garage, large barn & shed. $490,000. Call Wade.
3 bdr, 4 level split plenty of room for the family. $269,000. Call Jill.
4 bdrms, 2 baths, totally redone inside. Come take a look. $265,500. Call Jill.
CA0002485
CA0000133 CA0005181
Newer 2/2 bdrm home, finished basement, Close to downtown. $359,000. Call Edna.
Nice little home for the young buyer to start out in. Close to downtown & schools. $143,000. Call Doug.
2 bdrm bungalow with garage on large lot. Perfect starter. $129,900. Call Norma/Wade.
CA0005834
CA0006068
CA0006156
1700 sq. ft. 2 storey family home. Large kitchen formal dining or living room. $349,900. For details call Doug.
Just move in 5 bdrm split level. Built in 2005. $272,000. Call Jill.
CA322327 CA327345
3.31 acres, with 2 homes garage and Quonset. On town limits. $320,000. Call Atie.
CA0001726 CA0000133
BRAND NEW, 4 bdrm duplex. $265,000. Call Garry.
CA0002838
Large mature lot, with small home. Perfect rental property till you build your home. Call Doug.
Perfect family home ½ blk from Rec Center on a corner lot with garage. Recent renos. $285,000. Call Ross.
CA0004983 CA322327
1998 mobile on own lot, unique floor plan. PRICED TO SELL @ $159,900. Call Edna.
CA325641
1530 sq. ft. home, on larger lot 5 bdrms, 3 baths.Triple car garage. $499,000. Call Doug.
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3 bdrm townhouse. Nice interior with modern feature and appliances. $205,000. Call Jill.
2788 sq. ft. home on large fenced lot in Botha. $195,000. Call Garry.
Wade Stormoen Associate
d CA0001500 Reduce
MANY BARE ACREAGES OF VARIOUS CA327345 SIZES AND PRICES AROUND STETTLER FOR SALE.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS Pets & Supplies
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions
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7TH ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION & SPEED SHOW, March 15 - 17/13, Red Deer Westerner Park. Featuring Big Schwag & indoor car show! Exhibitor space available. Consign your car; estate today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. RITCHIE BROS UNRESERVED AUCTION. Edmonton, March 7. Two Parcels of Farmland located at Grassland, Alberta. For more info contact John Kiszka, 780-689-3076 or visit: rbauction.com/realestate.
Building Supplies
1550
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 METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254. STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. for Sale
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SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
Office Supplies
1800
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11 10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
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Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395 Music Lessons
1810
LEARN TO TREAT and Care for Large and Small Animals. Animal Health Technology - GPRC Fairview Campus. On campus residences and farm. Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
3020
BUFFALO LAKE/ROCHON SANDS LAKEFRONT, manufactured home, extensively reno’d, 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, new appls. No pets, no smoking. Security deposit. 20 min. from Stettler, AB. Mature couple/individual. 403-742-0024
Condos/ Townhouses
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Livestock
2100
REGISTERED BLACK & RED ANGUS COWS. Vicwin Angus Farm, Lacombe Vic Rowley 403-318-7363
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
Commercial Grain Hauling
3030
ALIX: 2 bdrm. 1 bath, 5 appls, shows like new. $950 + utils. Avail. now. 403-341-9974
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
403-741-7795 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 ROUND hay bales, $20 $40. We deliver. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380
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
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Have you always wanted to play guitar? Do you have a guitar sitting in the corner collecting dust? The 10-10-10 Adult Group Guitar Course is for you! If you:– Want to learn quickly – Know a few chords – Have never played before – Just want to sing around the campfire You can bbe playing 10 songs, 10 chords in 10 weeks One evening a week at 7:30 p.m. When: O Where: Stettler (in town in the studio of Belinda Saige) Starting: Tuesday, January 29 to April 2 Enrollment is limited to 10 Call Belinda at 403–742-8725 (leave message if no answer)
You can also put your name on the list for the next group
2080
Bale Hauling & Swathing Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck
David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673
4050
FOR SALE
Beautiful, custom built 2800 sq ft home on 4 acres (can be up to 10 acres) with 30,000 sq ft poly greenhouses, currently in cutflower lily production. Located in Forestburg (East Central Alberta) right on Hwy 53. Great courier service. Asking $535,000. Call 780 582 2265 or 780 336 5888 or email sunrich@ wildroseinternet.ca for more info.
Manufactured Homes
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UNITED HOMES CANADA offering incentives for immediate commitment on TripleM Homes. Spring delivery! Starting at $89,000. New, heated display! MIRROR - 2 bedroom apt, 1-800-461-7632; www. $ 7 0 0 / m o . i n c l d s . h e a t , unitedhomescanada.com. 403-357-7558 Gail 148 EastLake Blvd., Airdrie
3130
Industrial
1,200 ft. heated shop in East Industrial area of Stettler. Available Dec. 1/12. Phone 403-742-8327, Tracey.
Storage Space
3160
Cottages/Resort Property
4130
GORGEOUS LOG HOME overlooking Shuswap Lake, BC. Three balconies, panoramic views. Family home or retire on main level and rent lower walkout suite. $429,900.; www.dvhill.com/forsale.htm 1-250-832-9170
Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
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Transportation #5000-5300 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
Automotive Services
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GET YOUR FOOT IN THE GARAGE DOOR. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/Heavy Duty Apprenticeships. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.
5030
3030
Motorcycles
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WIN A 2013 HARLEYDAVIDSON STREET GLIDE FLHX. Only 499 tickets sold. 3 Early Bird draws. $100./ticket. June 21 draw. Grande Prairie Regional College. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. REV UP YOUR ENGINE. Now gain 1st and 2nd year Apprenticeship Motorcycle Mechanic skills. GPRC Fairview campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Write AB MCM exams gain 320 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.
Holiday Trailers
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Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Stettler No. 6 not later than February 6, 2013. The notice must contain the reason for the appeal. Jacinta Donovan, Development Officer
FEBRUARY 1 - TAX PENALTY Ratepayers are reminded that an 8% (per cent) penalty will be added to outstanding taxes on February 1, 2013. Payments can be made by CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, INTERAC and at most financial institutions. For more information please contact our office at (403) 742-4441. Tim Fox Chief Administrative Officer
VILLAGE OF ALIX Public Hearing Municipal Development Plan Amendment Bylaw 408/13 The Village of Alix has prepared an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan. Bylaw 408/13 proposes to amend the Municipal Development Plan to update the Future Land Use Concept to ensure consistency with the recent adoption of the Intermunicipal Development Plan.
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PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 commencing at 7:00 PM at the Village Office, Council Chambers, 4849 50 Street, Alix, AB. The public is welcome to attend and provide their comments on the proposed bylaw. A copy of the proposed Municipal Development Plan Amendment is available for public review at the Village Office during regular office hours between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday to Friday. For more information call Kristina Schmidt with Parkland Community Planning Services at 403-343-3394 or Bonnie Cretzman with the Village of Alix at 403-747-2495.
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Stettler Farmers & Farmerettes Bonspiel Last weekend at Stettler Curling Club MEN’S CHAMPIONS
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS
A EVENT — Neil Connor, Colin Georget, Paul Georget and Brian Sribney won the A Event. The Stettler rink beat Team Bonham of Delburne in the final.
A EVENT — Christine Erichsen, Sherri Morbeck, Lois Wells and Donna Mackenzie captured the A Event championship, defeating Team Wilfort of Stettler.
B EVENT — Winners of the B Event of the Farmers Bonspiel were Danny Brown, Miles Armstrong, Jason Riseley and Kale Gist. They beat Team McLellan.
B EVENT — Winners of the B Event of the Farmerettes Bonspiel were Daylon Brown, Deneen Brown, Yvonne Dyer and Wendy Bignell. They beat Team Wells.
C EVENT — Bryan Wittemore, Stan Buckley, Roy Jamieson and Lyle Duda of Delburne won the C Event, beating Team Agro 2 of Stettler in the final.
C EVENT — Karen Pennock, Shauna Peterson, Pam Paradon and Denise Roberts of Elnora won the C Event, defeating Team Armstrong in the final.
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Photos by JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor
The Stettler Wildcats line up against the Hunting Hills Lightning in senior girls’ high school basketball action last Thursday night at Red Deer. The Wildcats got 18 points from Dacia Gramlick (on the right in the bottom photo) and 11 points from Claire Aspenes in a 57-40 loss. Stettler was within two points after the thrid quarter.
Senior Wildcats’ loss to Hunting Hills girls ‘felt like a victory’
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The Stettler Wildcats senior girls’ team showed spunk last Thursday night, despite losing 57-40 to the reputable Hunting Hills Lightning in high school basketball action at Red Deer. The Wildcats trailed by just two points entering the final quarter, but couldn’t stave off the Lightning on their home court. “We got off to our typically slow start, but our defence kept us in,” said Wildcats coach Charisse McDonald. “We went down by 12 early, but kept it close until midway through the fourth quarter. “Hunting pressed us the entire game and we panicked and in the fourth. Hunting made us pay with several layups off steals from their press, which clinched the game for them.” The Wildcats made things interesting with a rally late in the third quarter that closed the gap to two points. “We had a few steals of our own from Carly Armstrong and Dacia Gramlick,” McDonald said.
Gramlick finished with 18 points, while senior Claire Aspenes had 11 points. “Playing these strong 4A teams and coming close is a huge boost for us,” McDonald said. “Even though we lost, keeping it close like we did felt like a victory. We have been able to put three strong quarters together several times this year, but not a full game. That is our goal — to play a full game playing our best ball. Our defence has continued to show improvement, but rebounding is still our biggest challenge. We are a smaller team in the league this year, so rebounding becomes critical and we have just not quite met the challenge yet.” The Wildcats are missing the services of Grade 11 sparkplug Jamie Ternes, who sprained an ankle before Christmas and is expected to be sidelined for at least a couple of more weeks. After an exam break, the Wildcats return to action at Leduc on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2.
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Jordan Bauman (left) of the Stettler Wildcats pressures the Hunting HIlls Lightning during their senior boys’ high school basketball league game last Thursday night in Red Deer. In the right photo, Stettler rookie Andrew Kim sets up at the free-throw line. Stettler suffered a one-sided loss to the 4A school.
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