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Town council drafts new policy By Amelia Naismith In the wake of denying a business incentive grant to an affordable housing project, town council has decided to draft a new policy regarding grants for multifamily units and infill development. The business with the affordable housing project was denied the business grant Jan. 28 because council felt it didn’t meet proper qualifications. “I’m still standing by what I said before,” said Coun. Gayle Rondeel. “I’m all for making an additional policy that would cover residential of multi-family and in-
fill and subsidized housing of affordable housing, if that’s what we want. But I don’t believe that this particular application that we got warrants approval.” “I think it’s clear it doesn’t. If it was going to be accepted we’d either have to change the policy or waive the policy,” added Mayor Sheldon Ibbotson. Rondeel would have been more supportive of the application if it had been made clear from the start it was to be affordable housing. Traditionally, it can’t be constructed just anywhere. “Usually it takes consent from your neighbors because as it states here afford-
able housing is low-income, often transients, which brings other issues to the neighborhood,” said Rondeel. “The whole thing about it is it’s got to be planned and intentional, meaning you apply,” said Coun. Paul Payson. On the recommendation of CAO Tony Goode, council decided to begin drafting a new policy for infill and multi-family units in general, not just affordable housing. However, Rondeel wanted a clause or appendix added addressing only affordable housing. That way other factors such as infill incentives and preferential mill rates could be considered.
Historical Society requests funding By Amelia Naismith More budgeting requests are being presented to Rimbey’s town council, including one from the Rimbey Historical Society. At council’s Jan. 28 meeting the historical society asked council for $10,000, to add to the $78,000 they have in the bank. Pauline Hansen, who presented the request to town council, says the money is needed to help pay for Pas Ka Poo Park and the museums because money they’ll use from funds given to them by the county, as well as money from the spirit and the casino but it won’t be enough to cover all expenses, some from the previous year. Hansen told council last year’s operating budget for the park was approximately $50,000. “It’s a little hard for our society, we do do very well on the fact that we have been able to keep up what buildings we do
have with the labour that we do have.” Hansen, and the society’s president, Harold Kenny, say the labour isn’t able to keep up with the demands of the park because the volunteer force is aging faster than new volunteers are being attracted. With the volunteers aging Hansen feels, although they still combine to a total of 4, 563 hours, the hours they work are less productive than they used to be. “You know, the boys are getting slower. There are some jobs we can’t get done on our own; it takes longer to get done. We’re finding now a rainy day isn’t a day to do anything.” “We’re finding out that some of our funds are going to have to go to wages in order for trades people to help us get some of the projects done. So that’s really going to tap into our funds that we have,” she added. Kenny pointed out the problem wasn’t a lack of volunteer hours. “What we’re re-
Correction In the Jan. 29 issue of the Rimbey Review, on page 12, the council budget article reported the Town of Rimbey has a debt of almost $500 million. The correct figure is a debt of almost $5 million. We apologize for the error.
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At some point, Albertans will have to decide whether they are progressive or conservative. This clash of political ideals wrapped up in Alberta’s ruling party seems to make sound, sensible governance impossible. When Alberta is awash in oil revenue, successive Progressive Conservative premiers have bowed to the pressure of their progressive ministers to spend and build. When the taps are tightened, these same premiers apply the brakes, cut programs that were deemed necessary just a few years or an election ago and mull over raising taxes. And then the boom and bust cycle repeats itself. Premier Alison Redford gave a televised State of the Province address to try to explain to Henry and Martha why the government hasn’t a clue how to run the province. Instead of taking responsibility for spending waaay more than the government takes in, Redford blamed the Americans for increasing their domestic oil production and lowering the price, thereby creating the $6-billion gap in
lower oil prices and revenues. She takes no the so-called “bitumen responsibility for havbubble” have instead ing no plan to diversify led to a shortfall and the Alberta economy or what is now projected to rein in government to be a deficit of more spending. than $3 billion. With a The premieress has B. As in B.S. made her preference The government clear: she doesn’t want is pushing this differto see new taxes. But ence in price between what if there is no other George Brown Alberta’s bitumen and choice? Can she raise Off the Record West Texas Intermeincome taxes and user diate crude as some fees without appearing to break another year-old election new, unforeseen phenomenon. It’s promise? Higher taxation if neces- been around as long as the dinosaurs in cabinet. Finance ministers didn’t sary but not necessarily a sales tax? When Alberta was flush with bring up the price difference six or oil revenue from 2006-08 and had seven years ago when the spread was no plan for its spending or savings, larger but Alberta had a surplus of the government unwisely eliminated billions to squander. How does Alberta get off this $1 billion health care premiums. Is that how vital services such as health economic roller coaster? There is care, education and social assistance no easy way to claw back spending should be funded? Tied to the coat- on politically popular programs and tails of vagaries oil and gas royalties services when the economy takes a dip — and hope to get re-elected. instead of the certainty of taxation? This government went all-in last Is a sales tax the answer to stabilizyear, betting on high oil royalties to ing provincial revenue? How about wipe out its $886-million deficit. But a harmonized sales tax and reduc-
ing income taxes? Would that affect Alberta’s perceived tax advantage? Would a sales tax and reduced corporate taxes spark the economy? If we’re all taking home more money would we mind paying a sales tax? If a sales tax can be sold to Albertans as means to even out the dips in the roller coaster, it must be coupled with reforms to runaway government spending. And that would mean breaking or delaying billions in election promises to special interest groups, school boards and municipalities. The Redford government will present its $40-billion —give or take a billion —2013-14 budget sometime in March. And it may take the next six weeks for cabinet to decide whether we are in for another round of Kleinian-style spending cuts, borrowing to fund capital projects, creation of a new savings plan, corporate tax hikes or some combination. But more than likely this government will spend whatever savings we have left and once again tie its success to higher energy prices.
Liberals have more in common with Tories than NDP Anyone still fondly clinging to the hoary belief that Liberals and New Democrats are natural soul mates clearly isn’t paying attention. The cross-border embrace between the premiers of British Columbia and Alberta — Alberta Tories are helping B.C. Liberals raise money and may even be loaning them political operatives in an effort to defeat the NDP in the upcoming provincial election — underlines afresh that Liberals have more in common with Tories than with New Democrats. The political party that almost invariably wins in Canada is the one best exemplifying opportunity, meritocracy and freedom, while the losing party is often identified with the defence of unearned privilege. This has long been the pattern federally and provincially. Take the long period of Liberal dominance in Ottawa in the first half of the 20th century where the Grits spoke up forcefully for moderate taxation, open immigration, religious toleration and ending ties with Britain. These were Main Street attitudes. The Tories were often stuck defending Bay Street, the imperial tie, sectarianism and suspicion of immigration. Canadians were most comfortable with the Liberals but liked to keep the Tories in reserve, as a discipline on the arrogance of a party too used to thinking of itself as the nation’s natural government. And when the Tories did take power, their behaviour wasn’t all that different from that of the Liberals, although competence wasn’t always their long suit. Even when the Liberals were se-
duced by the creation who believe sin- ruling for decades. When it stumbled in the state’s the Liberals rose and now are stumof the welfare state Guest Columnist cerely ability to achieve bling in their turn. In between these in the Sixties, and let By Brian Crowley fairness by high lev- long periods of dominance, the NDP spending rip, the Toels of redistribution, briefly took power with rather disasries followed. That financed by high trous economic consequences, forcsuited the electoring the anti-NDP coalition to reconate. They had two parties reasonably taxes, big debt, or both. There is nothing wrong with be- stitute itself. close to the core values of society, so Under the last NDP government, voters could change leaders without lieving in any of these policies, exhaving to change fundamental policy cept that Canadian voters have, with Alberta benefited as people and indirection. Then both parties reversed time, tended to recoil from govern- vestment fled B.C. This time, an ments that pursue them. They do so anti-business NDP that obstructed course over the deficit. That allowed first the CCF, then because such policies drive out in- every plausible means of moving the NDP, to parody the other two vestment and growth, reduce oppor- Alberta’s oil through B.C. to Asia parties as Tweedledum and Twee- tunity overall and create a privileged would cost Albertans as well as British Columbians. dledee, indistinguishable from one class of public sector workers. There are important regional variWhile a week is famously a lifeanother. What the social democrats didn’t get was that was just what the ations of course. But on the whole, time in politics and the B.C. election electorate wanted. And as long as the when New Democrats become major isn’t until May, the smart money reNDP stood no real chance of taking political players, the other two par- mains on an NDP victory thanks to power, the reasonably friendly rival- ties quickly learn there is a high price disillusionment with the Liberals. If ry between Tories and Liberals made to indulging their separate identities. the NDP remains true to economic Where they successfully present a form, watch for the rapid reinvigosense. But virtually everywhere that united front, they almost invariably ration of the Liberal-Tory coalition, the CCF and later the NDP grew to beat the NDP. Where the anti-NDP with trans-mountain support, in time have a real chance of taking power, coalition is weak or only partial, the for 2017. Brian Lee Crowley (twitter.com/ the division between Liberals and NDP often triumphs. brianleecrowley) is the managing diWhich brings us back to B.C. Tories became a liability. By splitResponding to the rise of the CCF, a rector of the Macdonald-Laurier Inting the votes of people who agreed formal coalition of Liberals and To- stitute, an independent non-partisan they wanted a society of opportunity, ries was created. When that construct public policy think tank in Ottawa: competitive markets, free choice, fell apart, Social Credit stepped in, www.macdonaldlaurier.ca. moderate taxation, limited government and social programs that help but don’t entrap, the NDP could occasionally take power. NDP governments tend to have The Rimbey Review welcomes letters to the Editor, especially those certain characteristics. They are dealing with topical or local issues. Letters should be a maximum of 300 close to the trade unions, for exwords in length and must have the writer’s signature over printed name, ample, a movement dominated by along with the writer’s address and telephone number. The address and public sector workers keen to expand telephone number will not be printed. This newspaper reserves the right to public services, raise levels of public edit letters for length and legal considerations. Deadline is noon the Thurssector pay and pensions and remove day prior to publication. Send your letter to: The Editor, Rimbey Review, limits on public sector collective barBox 244, Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 or email: editor @rimbeyreview.com gaining. The party also attracts many
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Library growth changes request By Amelia Naismith Rimbey town council is once again reviewing requests for budget deliberations; so last-minute confusions are being ironed out between council and community organizations. Town council’s Jan. 28 meeting was attended by Rimbey library manager Jean Keetch, to explain changes with the library requisition. Because the library has made a deal to buy the town’s side of the administration building budget numbers have changed. The original requisition was $81,805, but was reduced with the $1 sale of the building. The budget was set assuming the town would still cover the utilities the town already paid for. “Instead of you sending us a bill and us sending you a cheque, it was just easier to reduce our requisition by $8,100 and you cover the expenses,” said Keetch. “So if you leave in say July and
then everything becomes ours and all the expenses fall on us, then we would like back the portion of our requisition that has not yet been spent,” she added. If the town vacates the building July 1 Keetch is asking for $4,000 of the $8,100 to be returned. However, what is returned to the library is proportional to how long the town stays in that building. If they leave later than July then less than $4,000 will be given back. “So we’re not asking you to give extra . . . the cost is not different to you, it’s just instead of you covering the costs you’re giving us the money to cover the costs,” said Keetch. Council is unable to give Keetch an answer until the budget is set. However the councillors and Mayor Sheldon Ibbotson agreed Keetch’s request was understandable. Council also recognized that in the future more money will need to go to the library for adequate staffing.
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Trudeau seeks better government system By Amelia Naismith The future of this county lies in Canadians banding together for, not only a new government, but also a better government. One Justin Trudeau is hoping to lead. On Jan. 27 its Liberal leadership frontrunner made a quick stop in Ponoka at the Kinsman Community Centre to present his goals, visions and priorities for the future of Canada, as well as any questions made by the public. Trudeau told the crowd of 120 what they already know about Canadian politics and progressed into how he, as a Canadian with the same shared values, is going to breath life and honesty back into
the political system. Along with informing people how they can vote in the Liberal leadership campaign for free, Trudeau spent his time in Ponoka adamantly promoting his idea that Canadians need to come together as a people and blur the differentiating political lines to evolve the country, all under the ideas Trudeau brought to the table. “What we have right now is a time where we’re incredibly cynical, as a people, about politics. We’ve resigned ourselves to voting against. We vote against the right from the left, we vote against the left from the right. We accept the least possible of the worst situations out there and we’re not vot-
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when you get to this country . . . You can work hard and create success for yourself and create greater opportunities for your children,” he explained. However, he feels this is no longer the case. “There is an uncertainty around the very idea of progress in this country, and that fact is not just an economic challenge.” That promise also meant that Canadians were able to put aside their differences, look beyond the identity of politics and recognize each other as Canadians first, Trudeau said. “But the cynicism and the polarization has driven us to disengage from the nation-building, the kind of stepping-up that has always characterized what has been greatest about Canadians.” Trudeau says it’s because of the disconnect created by the polarization of politics, elected representatives are getting away with most everything. He feels this disrespect for the voices and promised of the public “are an absolute perversion of the core movement that brought the current prime minister to power.” The right Trudeau, as leader place to find of the Liberal party, would eliminate the difthe right ferences and disconnect person for between Canadians. the job. However, he knows to lead them to trust one another they must first trust him and re-engage in politics. “The poli403.843.4909 tics of strategic division and calculation can’t be very effective, and the current prime minister’s majority is proof of that.” While Trudeau wants co-operation between Canadians he is strongly opposed to political co-operation and a “mishmash” coalition of the parties. Continued on page 7
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Trudeau wants to replace Harper with a different government. It’s to reContinued from page 6 He feels the NDP is playing the place Mr. Harper with a better governsame division game as Conservative ment.” Trudeau feels the Liberal party is leader Stephen Harper, and rather than join them at that game he wants to raise already a coalition within itself, there his politics to a new playing field where doesn’t need to be a coalition among the parties. “I’m running to be the leader of no one else is. “You buy votes in the East by at- this country, not to be part of a winning tacking the resources of the West,” said coalition; a mishmash of parties with Trudeau of NDP leader Thomas Mul- different views and perspectives.” Another way he feels Canada should cair. “Well that is not something that is in the interest of Canada, and it’s cer- come together is through developments tainly not something that the Liberal in east-west energy connections. Howparty is going to do. We can and must ever, the partnerships wouldn’t stop at expect more from our leaders, we can the coast. Trudeau believes the government and must expect more from our neighbors and we can and must expect more should be working hard to develop openfrom ourselves. That is the only way ing new markets in Europe, China and the rest of Asia, and not rely as much on we’re moving forward.” However, Trudeau was also called the United States. “It has a huge potenon past comments he’s made that could tial to create prosperity here at home.” However, Trudeau continues to ophave been perceived as attacking the West, which got a laugh out of the room, pose the Northern Gateway pipeline project. “Not because I’m against pipeand from Trudeau. “I will say things that get me in trou- lines, but because I’m against that pipeble from time to time, I can guarantee line.” He’s concerned about the pipeline’s you that. I have in the past and I will in the future. But I stand by the values and effects on fragile ecosystems as well as First Nations relations. “Don’t come to actions I live by.” As anticipated, he also addressed the me with the cheapest possible, come to idea of electoral reform, in the form of me with the best possible pipeline proposal.” preferential ballots. Despite being in Western Canada, Trudeau favors this option because where Trudeau joked there may be Conit wouldn’t mean a lot of change to the electoral system; ridings would remain servatives present, the meeting received the same, as would single MP relation- a better than excepted reception. After answering questions Trudeau ships. “I think that direct contact is really important, which is why proportional took the time to meet people for autorepresentation is something I have con- graphs and pictures before leaving for his next stop. cerns about.” He feels preferential ballots would reflect the mindset of the voters and force parties to reach beyond their traditional base. Mentioned by a man in the crowd was a proto everyone in the community who so generously provided food, money and posal made that the protoys to the Christmas Hamper/Children’s gressives, to achieve the Gifts Program. same reform, could form a coalition. The man Your donations allowed us to provide food asked Trudeau’s thoughts hampers and children’s gifts to 55 families in on that. and around the Rimbey Area. “As important as electoral reform is, that’s We are truly thankful for the many volunteers not what puts food on who gave of their time and energy to make people’s plates, that’s not this program a success. what brings jobs to communities. My goal is not -Rimbey Food Bank to replace Mr. Harper
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By Amelia Naismith Alberta Health Services and their Alberta Healthy Living programs are providing people with the knowledge and tools to wisely look after their hearts and bodies. The Heart Wise program will be coming to Rimbey Feb. 13 and continue on every second Wednesday of every second month. “These programs have been running for a while,” said Reneé Nuttall, client health educator with Alberta Healthy Living programs. “(They’re) very beneficial. They’ll learn about what is blood pressure and what is cholesterol.” Those who attend the workshop will also learn what their blood pressure and cholesterol numbers should be, as well as risk factors. The free, three hour presentation begins at 9 a.m. in the Rimbey Hospital conference room. Half will be conducted by Nuttall and the other half by a registered dietician.
“We also talk about healthy lifestyle choices and how people can manage their heart health,” said Nuttall. The end of the workshop will include a goal-setting session. Although each workshop will provide the same information Nuttall encourages people to attend more than one to learn and retain as much information as they can. “Every time they come back they’ll get another gold nugget of information.” On Feb. 19 there will also be a Better Choices Better Lifestyle class at the FCSS conference room, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., which is part of a six week program. Also on Feb. 19 in the Rimbey Hospital conference room, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., is Craving Change. “That’s more around why we eat the way we do,” said Nuttall. Every second Wednesday of the month during every alternate month to Heart Wise is classes teaching the basics of diabetes: learning to care for and manage pre diabetics and type 2 diabetes. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Community Health Centre.
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Electricity consumers can expect price hike After mysteriously stand the market they are trying to manipulate. Consumers holding the report un- on a retail fixed rate contract have already eliminated retail der wraps for nearly six market risk. months, the Alberta govThose on the RRO variable rate are mostly unaffected ernment finally released the by this government’s decision. Allowing retailers to purRetail (Electricity) Market chase electricity out to 120 days may help retailers manage Review Committee’s report their business more efficiently but there is no guarantee to the public on Jan. 29. they will pass along any efficiency savings to consumers. Upon releasing the Hughes’ decision will most likely help the bottom line of report, the government ac- electricity retailers but it will have little effect on market cepted two of the report’s volatility. 41 recommendations imThe wholesale market, also known as spot market, is mediately. They accepted the primary cause of market volatility and the minister and MLA Joe 33 recommendations in this report do not address that issue. The wholesale market Anglin principle, and rejected six is traded hourly where prices can fluctuate by 1,000 per recommendations outright. cent or more in a matter of minutes. Wholesalers (generaThe six recommendations rejected by the government tors) cannot sell their electricity beyond the hourly limitaall relate to the elimination of the regulated rate option tion. This leads to allegations that companies manipulate (RRO). The RRO is the variable rate option to purchase prices by shutting off generators and/or employing other electricity. The other option to purchase electricity in Al- nefarious tactics. berta is a fixed rate contract with a private retailer. Roughly To correct this problem, the solution is to simply allow 65 per cent of all Albertans (including the minister of en- generators to compete to sell their electricity on the spot ergy) purchase their electricity using the RRO variable rate market at least 24 hours or even 48 hours in advance. This option. It wasn’t surprising the committee recommended is called day-ahead firm pricing and it would transfer the the elimination of the RRO given that one of the committee wholesale market risk from consumers to the generators. members has a financial interest in a private electricity re- Generators contracting in a day-ahead firm pricing market tailer. It is appropriate, however, not to eliminate the RRO would be responsible for delivering their electricity at the variable rate option. Consumers need choice if the market prescribed hour for the price contracted. Consumers would is going to work. not suffer all the risk. The 33 recommendations accepted in principle mirror The Retail Market Review Committee was a dud. many of the 2003 recommendations that were accepted in principle some 10 years ago. None of those recommendations was implemented and there is little reason to expect any will be implemented in 2013 either. For the most part, accepting recommendations in principle is this government’s way of saying, “Thanks, but no thanks.” Of the two recommendations accepted immediately, the first recommendation is to remove the freeze on ancillary costs. Ancillary costs are all Lacombe County Council has given first reading to Bylaw No. 1172/13 and Bylaw No. those extra costs added on 1173/13, the purpose of which are to amend the general regulations and policies in both an electricity bill over and the County’s Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan. The amendments are being proposed to provide greater clarity to the regulations and address any issues above the cost of electricity. which have arisen since the adoption of the documents in 2007. Examples of some of For most Albertans those these amendments include: costs add up to more than 50 per cent of the total bill. addition of “city” to policy 3.10 (a)(i) Prior to the 2012 election, clarification of the definition for front lot line; inclusion of maximum site coverage regulation for the Country Residential “Rthe Alberta government CR” District; the Country Residential Estate “R-CRE” District; and the Residential froze ancillary costs and Conservation Cluster “R-RCC” District; and commissioned this market the addition of setbacks to the Higher Density Lakeshore Residential “R-HDLR” review to study those costs. District. Now one year later with A copy of Bylaw No. 1172/13 and Bylaw No. 1173/13 describing the proposed the report’s release, there is amendments may be obtained from the County’s Planning and Development little information in the reDepartment or by visiting the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com. port relative to any study of ancillary costs — or how to Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed amendments will have an opportunity to control those costs. Simply do so at a public hearing which has been arranged for: stated, after all is said and Date: February 14, 2013 done, Albertans are now Time: 9:00 AM going to pay for 11 months Place: Lacombe County Council Chambers of ancillary costs that have located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12 accumulated in arrears. On the presumption If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County. that it will help reduce You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior volatility, the second recto the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to ommendation accepted iminfo@lacombecounty.com, by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information. mediately is to extend an electricity provider’s abilFor more information, please contact the Planning and Development Department. ity to purchase retail electricity to 120 days from 45 days. Energy Minister Ken Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP Manager of Planning Services Hughes claims this will mitigate or somehow reduce market volatility. This Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3 Phone: 403-782-6601; Fax: 403-782-3820 demonstrates that he and his ministry do not under-
Catching some air: At the Medicine Lodge Ski Area Ryley Latta from Lacombe practices a jump. APN photo
Please be advised that Lacombe County has given first reading to Bylaw No. 1156/12. The bylaw proposes to amend the County’s Land Use Bylaw to prohibit basement development within the Birch Bay Subdivision. Basement development in Birch Bay is subject to flooding due to the high water table, therefore the bylaw will prohibit basement development within this Subdivision area. A copy of Bylaw No. 1156/12 describing the proposed amendment may be obtained from the County’s Planning and Development Department or by visiting the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed amendment will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing which has been arranged for: Date: Time: Place:
Thursday February 14, 2013 9:15 a.m. Lacombe County Office (Council Chambers) (located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12)
If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County. You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to info@lacombecounty.com, by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information. For more information, please contact the County’s Planning and Development Department or visit the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP Manager of Planning Services
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RCMP serve a busy week Success coach collaborates on self-help book Rimbey RCMP had a steady week investigating 40 files. Highlights of the week include break and enters, theft, uttering threats to kill, motor vehicle collisions and more drug charges. Liquor store thefts under investigation Police are actively investigating the rash of liquor store break and enters in Rimbey since December. Mounties are pursuing all leads in these matters. Several liquor stores in central Alberta towns have been hit in the last month. The investigation is ongoing. Report suspicious activity Another oilfield site was targeted by thieves who stole diesel fuel from the tanks located at a rig site east of Rimbey. If you witness a suspicious vehicle in your neighborhood, please call police immediately. In some cases, police have received tips from observant citizens but they called us the following day and the culprits were long gone from the area. Rimbey Mounties have laid many charges for these type of crimes this year. In several cases, the bandits were from elsewhere. Help us catch them at the scene of the crime. Call right away. Drug charge laid A 49-year-old Rimbey woman was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Chronic offender jailed Mounties took a very well known 44-yearold chronic offender straight to jail this week for breaching his court ordered condition to not consume alcohol. He is also charged with uttering threats and for causing
mischief. Weather leads to collisions Winter road conditions made for a hectic week responding to collisions in the area. In several incidents, vehicles ran off the roadways. Thankfully, there were no life-threatening injuries and in most cases, everyone was wearing a seatbelt. Mounties attend domestic disputes Officers attended several more domestic disputes where alcohol was a contributing factor. In several cases, charges were laid for assault or for breaching a court order to not consume alcohol. Sadly, children are often in the home witnessing the chaos so Children’s Services assisted police during the investigations. Collision with moose causes antlers to loose An officer attended the scene of an accident this week where an SUV collided with Bullwinkle. The impact was so severe it knocked the antlers right off of the big bull moose. The responding officer thought about displaying the antlers proudly in his den but then reconsidered the idea since it would have been difficult to explain the bright yellow paint and tire impressions left on them from the crash. If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please call the Rimbey RCMP at (403) 8432224 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477, #8477 on Telus Mobility or *8477 on Rogers AT&T Crime Stoppers is a community program that does work. Do your part and call now.
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Bringing fresh fruits School hosts Winterfest By Amelia Naismith school also wants events such as Winand veggies to markets terfest to serve as a door opener to tell If you have ever wondered what was involved in growing fresh fruits and vegetables for u-pick, farmers’ market, a Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) operation or some other channel for the direct market, there is a conference coming soon that will give you lots of information. The Alberta Farm Fresh School (formerly known as Berry School or Berry and Vegetable School) provided producers of all experience levels with a chance to learn, share information, network and build their capacity for success. This year, as in years past, there will be introductory and advanced sessions on fruit and vegetable production and marketing. There are sessions on introductory strawberry, raspberry, Saskatoon berry, blue honeysuckle and vegetable production, as well as pest management. There are also advanced sessions on specific pests (current and future), foreign labour, fruit wine, strawberry fertility, high tunnel production, encouraging beneficial insects, corn mazes, as well as current vegetable research. On the first day, there will be a direct marketing stream, with sessions on school tours, hiring and retaining employees, marketing health and nutrition, on-farm festivals and special offers. On the second day, a new third stream will focus on direct market livestock production and marketing. Speakers for the sessions will come from across North America, including Pennsylvania, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. During the course of the conference there will be many opportunities to network and create connections with fellow growers and newcomers. It is a great value for the amount of information you can gain. The school will be held in Edmonton on Feb. 28 to March 1 at the Best Western Westwood Inn. Interested participants can find registration information on the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association website, as well as a tentative agenda outlining the various sessions and speakers.
Rimbey’s Christian School recently held its Winterfest, and although it wasn’t as well attended as hoped, spirits remained high. Winterfest included skating, sledding and hotdog roasting at the school. Mike Fairfield, development officer with the school’s development board, was hoping the Winterfest would serve as a good communitybuilding event. Along with strengthening its relationship with the community, the
people about Christian education. “We plan to have a couple of events each year where we’ll invite the community at large,” said Fairfield. “We’re getting together and having a good time.” Larger events the school’s taken part in include have a float in the Rimbey Rodeo parade and a barbecue. In March the school will also a spring banquet fundraiser, with dates to be announced.
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Empty hooks: Bill Channing who has a place at Parkland Beach spends a lot of time fishing on Gull Lake. However the fish weren’t biting for Channing this time. APN photo
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Alternative band rocks debut CD By Amelia Naismith
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Rimbey New Life Fellowship Sunday 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church 11:30 a.m. Midweek Service - Wednesday 7 p.m. Ladies Meeting Friday 2 p.m. Pastor Reg Darnell 403-843-3336 (Office) 403-782-2694 (Home) 5038 - 49 Ave.
Church of the Nazarene, Rimbey Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. (on Radio 93.3 FM) 5214-51 Street, Phone: 403-843-2029 Pastor Dave MacMillan
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 5211 52 St., Rimbey
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Zion Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Canada Divine Service at 10:30 4521 - 54th Ave. Rimbey Pastor Al Lewis Office - 403-843-2767 Home - 403-843-2240
Rimbey Christian Reformed Church 5506-51 Ave Service at 10:00 a.m.
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Rimbey Alliance Church 4620 - 54th Avenue, Rimbey 403-843-3727 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Children’s Church Last Sunday of the month, service held at Parkland Manor at 10:00 am
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Sunday Morning: Rimbey - 9:00 a.m. Sylvan Lake -11:00 a.m.
Last Sunday of every month: Sylvan Lake 9:00 a.m. Rimbey 11:00 a.m. Parish Priest: Father Gabriel Udeh Administration Office: 403-843-2126; After Hours Emergency Cell: 403-963-0954
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If folk music, jazz and Stevie Nicks were melded into one musical entity it would be a replica of the band The Georgia Guidestones. The band’s official biography says the group was named after the stone monument anonymously erected in rural Georgia, 1980. “The monument lays out 10 principles to guide society into the future, and the band’s roots are likewise both prescient and timeless,” reads the bio. The eclectic group, composed of musician/producer Kevin Sharp and vocalist Erin Brookhouse, also has alternative rock undertones running discretely throughout the self-titled, debut album. Following a definitive strategy, Sharp writes the lyrics for his female counterpart, who pierces each song with her compelling voice. It’s enigmatic and
evocative, and matches the mysterious melodies of the album perfectly. The lyrics are also unique and stand out with a fresh vibe amid the mainstream music scene, flooded with similar sounding songs and messages. Goddess and Wednesdays Dream (Thursdays Love), easily the most memorable songs on the album, hint of smoky underground lounges and resonate with Brookhouse’s seductive voice. Tracking Time Part 1 starts out very different from the rest of the album, with a raw, intimate, acoustic feel. The
song melds into the album’s final track, Tracking Time Part 2, a strong ballad that follows suit to the bands soft-spoken yet powerful vibe. However, the arrangements of Stealth Cat, both instrumental and lyrical, are annoying and over-thought The more their album was listened to the better it became. This is definitely one band that will permanently be added to the Ipod. The Georgia Guidestones is an upand-coming band that looks to have a long career ahead of them.
Bentley library offers more than just books By June Norvila
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How to prevent frostbite Frostbite is relatively common and can occur to anyone who is exposed to extreme cold. Awareness of frostbite and how to prevent it can help people who hope to spend ample time outdoors this winter avoid this potentially painful condition. What is frostbite? Frostbite is the freezing of body tissue, most notably the skin. Certain areas of the body are more susceptible to frostbite, including the nose, ears, toes and fingers. Those who have circulation issues or diabetes may be more vulnerable to frostbite and will have to be extra diligent in covering up when venturing outdoors. Many cases of frostbite occur in persons who work outdoors in the cold, including soldiers stationed in cold climates. The homeless and winter outdoor enthusiasts are also susceptible, as is anyone who spends time outdoors when the temperatures are very cold. Symptoms of frostbite Cases of frostbite vary in severity. They can range from mild frostnip, which is just a temporary cessation of feeling in extremities, to superficial frostbite, where only the outer skin is affected, to deep frostbite, the most severe type of frostbite wherein the underlying tissues also freeze, possibly resulting in permanent damage or even amputation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, frostbite can initiate with redness or pain in any area of the skin. As it progresses, the skin may take on a grayish-yellow hue. Numbness may set in, and the skin could feel very firm or even waxy. Progressed frostbite will appear black, and blistering may be present. A person experiencing frostbite is typically unaware that the condition is occurring because of the numbness. It often takes the trained eye of another person to point out frostbite. Treating frostbite Depending on how long the skin has been exposed to extreme weather, frostbite treatment can vary. At the onset, individuals experienc-
ing the primary symptoms of frostbite, including redness, tingling or numbing, can benefit from moving into a warm room. Removal of wet and cold clothing is also advisable. The affected tissues should be warmed gently with warm water. The water should be comfortable to the touch in areas not affected by the frostbite. Do not use hot water. If warm, water is unavailable, use body heat to warm the body. This can be done by tucking cold hands under armpits or sitting on them with dry legs. It is unadvisable to use a dry heating source, like heating pads or a campfire, to thaw frostbitten skin. Also, avoid massaging or disturbing the tissue on frostbitten skin, which can cause further damage. Prompt medical attention should be sought to determine the severity of the frostbite. A combination of warm therapy and hydration could help salvage damaged tissues. Preventing frostbite The easiest way to ward off symptoms of frostbite is to be diligent in preventing it from beginning. This includes wearing several layers of clothing. The innermost layer of clothing should be something that wicks moisture away from the body. Mittens provide more protection than gloves, and wool socks can add an extra layer of warmth to feet and toes. Ears and the face can be covered by scarves or special hat and mask combinations. Increasing physical activity will help keep warm blood pumping through tissue and help a person to stay warm. Avoid smoking tobacco because it can constrict blood vessels and increase the risk for frostbite. On the same token, do not drink alcohol because it may create the sensation of warmth and may lead a person to think he or she is warm, even if frostbite is occurring. Keeping a few chemical hand warmers available as well as keeping an extra blanket tucked in a car trunk can help one avoid a cold-weather emergency and reduce the risk for frostbite.
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Government protects electricity consumers Nominate Alberta’s outstanding educators
The energy minister says increased scrutiny of new being implemented immediately will reduce monthpower line costs and less volatility in month-to-month to-month price volatility for consumers by improving electricity prices will mean greater protection for Alberta rules around how regulated rate providers purchase “It’s a feeling of awe to have people Parents, students and all other Alberelectricity consumers. electricity. Currently, providers can only purchase tans who would like to recognize an ex- recognize you,” said Terry Lakey, a past “We recognize that Albertans are concerned about power 45 days in advance for the regulated rate option. cellent teacher or principal in their com- award recipient from Red Deer. “There are all of the charges on their electricity bills,” Ken Hughes The province will extend that to 120 days to bring more munity can nominate them for a 2013 so many talented people where I work. I said last week in announcing the changes. “We are taking stability and predictability to the marketplace. Extend- Excellence in Teaching Award. These was humbled that my school community, thoughtful, co-ordinated steps to ensure the best of both ing the purchasing window allows providers to aver- awards recognize educators who are cre- parents and administrators felt that I was worlds: protection for consumers, and market forces to age prices over a longer period of time so the effects ative, innovative and effective. deserving of this award.” keep costs down.” of severe weather or short-term plant shut-downs will Nomination packages in both English “Excellent teachers and principals are To increase scrutiny, the Alberta Utilities Commission be smaller. vital to the success of our education sys- and French are available at www.educa(AUC) will have greater authority to review costs associThe government has rejected all six recommen- tem, and more importantly to the success tion.alberta.ca/teachers/excellence.aspx. ated with new power lines. The AUC will receive more dations associated with eliminating the regulated rate of our students,” said Education Minister This website also includes details of eligiinformation sooner in the process, so it can better ensure option. “Almost 65 per cent of Albertans choose the Jeff Johnson. “By honouring our outstand- bility and selection criteria. Nominations that all costs are justified. As well, the burden of proof will regulated rate option, and we respect that choice,” said ing educators we can continue to promote must be submitted by Feb. 8. shift. Transmission companies will be required to prove Hughes. “This government will not force consumers to success throughout the system. I’m comSince the program started in 1989, that all costs are reasonable instead of consumers being sign contracts.” mitted to ensuring our education system is more than 500 teachers and principals forced to challenge costs they believe are unreasonable. The 33 recommendations accepted in principle fo- student-focused and by recognizing qual- have been award recipients and more than To further protect consumers, Hughes is asking the cus on giving consumers better retail choices and great- ity we continue to realize that goal.” 9,000 have been nominated. AUC to determine the best process to pay for new trans- er information, protecting vulnerable Albertans and Alberta Education administers the The Excellence in Teaching Awards mission lines over the long term, to minimize cost impacts strengthening consumer advocacy. One of the recom- will select roughly 130 semifinalists, 20 25th annual Excellence in Teaching on monthly bills. mendations is to make the Utilities Consumer Advocate of whom will receive an Excellence in Awards with the support of the Alberta Liberal energy critic Kent Hehr applauds the govern- an independent agency, with greater capacity to advo- Teaching Award. Both semifinalists and School Boards Association, the Alberta ment for agreeing to maintain the regulated Rate Option cate on behalf of Albertans. An MLA team will further award recipients will have access to funds School Councils’ Association, the Alberta (or “default option”), as well as taking steps to reduce consult with stakeholders and determine how best to for professional development and will be Teachers’ Association, the Association of implement this and other remaining recommendations. honored at regional celebrations. As well, Alberta Deans of Education, the College month-to-month volatility for consumers. “During the election the Liberals proposed opening The committee also recommended lifting the freeze the 20 award recipients will be formally of Alberta School Superintendents, the the purchasing window from 45 days to a full year for util- on applications for new distribution charges, and Hughes recognized at a dinner and ceremony with Council on Alberta Teaching Standards ities buying power,” said Liberal leader Raj Sherman. “I’m has requested that the AUC do so. The province asked Johnson on May 25. and the Edmonton Journal. glad to see that a common sense, practical solution from the AUC to freeze the rates our platform was partially adopted by the government.” last year. Applications will “While today’s announcement is a good step in the need to go through the right direction, this government has a long way to go on AUC process to ensure any the electricity file,” said Hehr. “For starters, now that the distribution costs charged pre-election price freeze on some electric charges is no to consumers are reasonlonger in effect, just how much more are our electricity able and levied fairly. bills going to go up?” OPEN CREEK DAM Hehr is concerned Albertans still don’t know CAMPGROUND how much they are going to have to pay to make up From May 1, 2013 An 8 week introduction to the for the freeze on ancillary to September 30, 2013. Christian Faith and an costs (about 33 per cent of the average electric bill). opportunity to explore the For more information contact: Further, he is shocked as DARYL HUNT, meaning of life. 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Augering controls insects in colder weather Warm weather during the 2012 grain harvest benefited producers, but it also benefited insects that feed in stored grain, says Brent Elliott, an infestation control and sanitation officer at the Canadian Grain Commission. However, cold winter weather can help producers control insects. “Now that winter’s here, producers need to reconsider how they’re managing insects in their stored grain,” explained Mr. Elliott. “Because fumigation does not work below 5 degrees C, it’s not the preferred method for insect control. The good news is cold temperatures are very helpful for controlling insect populations.” Colder temperatures allow producers to control insects by using a combination of aeration and grain movement. Using aeration Aeration systems preserve stored grain and keep it dry by reducing the temperature of grain and reducing moisture migration. If you use an aeration system for your bins, you should turn it on during the winter months to cool your grain. The temperature of the grain and the ambient temperature outside will dictate how long to leave aeration on. More information about aeration is available on the Canadian Grain Commission’s web site, www.grainscanada.gc.ca.
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TENNANT Mrs. Jean Hansena Tennant of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully in the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Sunday January 27, 2013 at the age of 83 years; with her entire family by her side. Jean was born in Provost Alberta, she was the youngest of 5 children born to Hans and Sina Hanson. Jean was raised on the family farm located by Metiskow, where she later met her husband Hugh Tennant. They were married on the 10th of July in 1952; together they farmed in the Cadogan area. Searching for expansion they moved with their boys to the Hoadley area in the spring of 1974, where they resided until their retirement. Jean provided for her family by tending her garden, knitting, quilting, and baking fresh bread. She enjoyed spending time with her family and neighbours, and camping. Predeceased by her parents Hans and Sina Hanson, and by two infant daughters; Robin and Sandra and one brother, Albert and a sister Ruby, Jean is survived by her loving husband Hugh of Rimbey, three sons; Brian (Kathy) Tennant of Bluffton, Randy (Linda) Tennant of Bluffton, Darren (Michelle) Tennant of Bluffton, fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Jean also leaves to mourn two sisters; Pearl Schenk of Winfield and Edith Landry of Provost.
James Lawrence May June 17, 1940 - January 28, 2013 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of James ‘Lawrence’ May on January 28, 2013 with family and friends at his side. Lawrence was married to the love of his life Joan, for 50 years. His other great love was his family. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife Joan, son Darren (Denise) May, Debbie (Gerry) Lawson, Lisa (Bill) May; Grandchildren Jaclynn (Mat), Steven (Ann), Chance, Justin (Shelby), Rylund, Jordie, Bailey, Molly, Alex; and Great-Grandchildren Josh, Lauren, Clyde and Broox. A Celebration of Life was held from the Rimbey United Church on Monday February 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM with Reverend Deborah Laing officiating. If friends so desire donations can be made to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre 3942 50A Avenue Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4E7 or to the Rimbey United Church PO. Box 7 Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca. WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Rimbey & Lacombe in charge of the arrangements. Phone: (403) 843-3388 or (403) 782-3366. “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”
Funeral services were held from the Hoadley Community Hall in Hoadley, Alberta on Saturday February 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Deborah Laing officiating. Interment followed in the Hoadley Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Hoadley Community Hall or to the Hoadley Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca. WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
serving Central Alberta with locations in Rimbey and Lacombe in charge of the arrangements. Phone: (403) 843-3388 or (403) 782-3366. “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”
Card Of Thanks
We would like to thank everyone for their contribution to Kendall’s quest and the fundraiser held in Red Deer on January 12. We are blessed to have so many wonderful caring people in our lives.
Kendall Winter and Family.
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von Tettenborn Mark Alexander Baron von Tettenborn of Bentley, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the age of 60 years. Mark will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Sandra; his son, Karl von Tettenborn and Karl’s son, Xander both of Victoria, B.C.; and two daughters, Sarah von Tettenborn of Prince George, B.C.; and Lisa von Tettenborn of Bentley. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed his brother, Bernie (Gladys) von Tettenborn of Round Hill, Alberta; and three sisters, Iris (Marlin) Goebel of Hillman, Michigan; Linda von Tettenborn of Vancouver, B.C.; and Betty Anne (Ian) Angus of Kemptville, Ontario; in addition to many nieces and nephews. Mark was predeceased by his parents, Alma and Bernhard von Tettenborn. A Family Graveside Service was held at the Bradshaw Cemetery on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Don McFadyen officiating. A Public Memorial Service will be held at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Mark’s Memory may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #6, 5015 - 48 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1S9; or to the Kidney Foundation of Northern Alberta, Suite 202, 11227 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0L5. Condolences to the Family may also be expressed by e-mail to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Mark Alexander Baron von Tettenborn entrusted to the care of OBERHAMMER FUNERAL CHAPELS Rimbey, AB. 403-843-4445
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SUNDRE DENTAL CLINIC Come work with us! We are looking for an RDA II to come, and join our practice part-time. Our office is newly renovated, which is located in rural Alberta. The successful candidate must be great with people and a team player. Please fax resume to 403-638-3604 or e-mail to sundent2@telus.net or drop off resume.
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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.
Road Train Oilfield Transport Ltd
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DO YOU LIKE WORKING with animals? Do you want to be part of a successful team? Red Willow Pork Farm is now accepting applications for SWINE TECHNICIANS, offering competitive wages, a very good health plan, quarterly bonuses and quarterly free pork incentive. Fax resume with references to 403-574-2334 or email rwp@xplornet.com EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dismanteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechanic or equivelant experience We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501
Hoerbiger Canada Ltd is a leader in Technology in the Natural Gas Compression Industry. We are looking for experienced Natural SAFETY Gas Engine & Gas ComPROFESSIONAL pressor Field Service Alstar is looking for a Mechanics. We are also Safety Professional to help seeking a 1st year Apprenexpand our safety program tice. These opportunities through projects and auditing. are currently available at Minimum requirements our Calgary Service ceninclude: ter. Please email your * CRSP resume to hoerbigercalgary * 5 + years’ experience in @gmail.com Oil & Gas as a Safety Professional INTERIOR HEAVY * Strong Safety program EQUIPMENT development - skills & OPERATOR SCHOOL. experience No Simulators. In-the-seat * Excellent computer skills training. Real world tasks. * Internal and external Weekly start dates. Job auditing experience board! Funding options. * Strong interpersonal Sign up online! skills iheschool.com. * Attention to detail; must 1-866-399-3853. be very organized * Requires little supervision; works well in a team JOURNEYMAN OR environment APPRENTICE HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC. Weekends Off Work in shop/field. Neilson Mechanical specializes in RELOCATION TO servicing and repairing HINTON MANDATORY highway tractor/trailer units and construction H2S Alive, First Aid and an equipment. Acadia Valley, In-House Drug & Alcohol Alberta 403-664-9185. test are pre-requisites.
JOURNEYMAN HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work, but with a portion of your PARTS MANAGER. time spent in the field. A Please submit email to GM dealership requires mechanic’s truck will be hr@alstaroc.com or fax to Automotive Parts Manager. supplied for you. The job is 780- 865- 5829 Must be detail oriented based in Edson, Alberta. with leadership and Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051 PLEASE QUOTE JOB organizational skills. # 68322 ON RESUME LOCAL SERVICE CO. Requires inventory REQ’S EXP. VACUUM management skills with a TRUCK OPERATOR CLASSIFIED Want Ads do focus on customer satisMust have Class 3 licence faction. Apply to: more things for more people w/air & all oilfield tickets. Alan Hunter, than any other form of Fax resume w/drivers Hunter Motors Ltd., abstract to 403-886-4475 advertising. Phone 1-877Athabasca. Fax 780-675-3415 or email: 223-3311 NEWCART admin@huntermotors.ca. CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming PYRAMID turnaround season. CORPORATION Journeyman/Apprentice; Professionals IS NOW HIRING! Pipefitters; Welders; Instrument Technicians Boilermakers; Riggers. and Electricians for Also: Quality Control; JOURNALISTS, Graphic various sites across Alberta. Towers; Skilled Mechanical Artists, Marketing and Send resume to: Labourer; Welder Helpers. more. Alberta’s weekly hr@pyramidcorporation.com Email: resumes newspapers are looking or fax 780-955-HIRE @newcartcontracting.com. for people like you. Post Fax 1-403-729-2396. your resume online. Email all safety Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ and trade tickets resumes_add.php.
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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
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SECURITAS CANADA Hiring Immediate FT & Casual
EMR or EMT Security Personnel for Dispatching Position
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Must be able to work some evenings and every second weekend. Apply in person with resume or fax to 403-843-4751
Minimum Qualification: * Alberta Security License *EMR- ACP certified *Class 4 license *Bondable *Good interpersonal skills *Good communication skills *Computer knowledge, previous emergency experience, previous security experience, client interaction experience an asset
How to apply: Apply on line at: http://www.securitas. com/ca/enca/Career/ On this web site you can click on “On line Application” and submit it to the Edmonton Branch. Email: Dillicj@Novachem.com Fax: 403-314-8475 Integrity - Vigilance Helpfulness
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CLASS 1 drivers req’d to pull flat deck, exc. wages, safety bonuses, benefits. We run the 4 western provinces. Please contact 1-877-787-2501 for more info or fax resume and abstract to 403-784-2330 EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVER REQUIRED for hauling heavy equipment. Rates negotiable & benefits available. Fax resume 780-778-2444. GARDEWINE HIRING drivers; LCV, city, regional, highway and deck. We offer a competitive pay package in a sound business environment. Fax 204-631-3737; driving@gardewine.com; www.gardewine.com.
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ESTABLISHED 1901 Historic Bed & Breakfast. Five guest rooms, turnkey operation. Includes 2 houses on large riverside lot in Minnedosa, Manitoba. $575,000.; www.tilsonplace.com; castlebb@mymts.net. 204-867-2830 LIFE CHANGERS! Distributers required for non-competition health product. www.ourwow.info then www.jusuru.com/change. 780-239-8305 or mervkit@yahoo.com. WANTED -Someone to own & operate a Shoe Store in “The Village At Pigeon Lake” Some financing available to right party. Email: Terry Myers at: myers2@xplornet.com
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Securitas Canada is looking for qualified Security Staff for a Petro-Chemical plant outside of Red Deer.
WHY SECURITAS: *Extended Health and welfare plan *Above average wages *Fully Paid uniform *All training time paid *Dedicated quality group. *Room to learn and grow.
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WELL ESTABLISHED Towing Company in Drayton Valley. 6 trucks & roadside contracts. Will sell as whole or individually. Training available. Unlimited earning potential. Must see! Phone 780-621-1622
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HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash? Place your ad here . . . Phone 1-877-223-3311 In Town of Rimbey Looking for part-time help in home care for a young man with Autism. Must enjoy walking and swimming. Government funded. Vehicle not required. Phone:
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SWAMPERS Please submit resumes to 6526 - 44 Ave Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 or Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com EARN EXTRA CASH! Part-time, full-time immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home No experience needed; www.AlbertaJobLinks.com. REQUIRED Production Welder Painter Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284
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SPRUCE POINT PARK ASSOCIATION is seeing an individual for the position of: Park Manager (Seasonal May 1 - Sept. 15) The Spruce Point Park campground and marina facility is located on Lesser Slave Lake approximately 285 kms northwest of Edmonton, Alberta near the Hamlet of Kinuso. We are now accepting applications for the position of Park Manager, for the period of May 1 to Sept. 15. For complete package and details please call 780-775-3805 or 780-805-0801 or email: sprucepointpark @gmail.com Position will remain open until suitable candidate is found.
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REFLEXOLOGY PROGRAM, fun and relaxed learning. Register now limited space. Starting March 9 & 10, 2013. Certificate on completion. 403-340-1330.
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Receptionist/Treatment Coordinator needed for 4 to 4.5 days/wk for busy dental practice. Previous dental reception/customer service a great asset. Must be able to multi-task, work well in a team environment and have strong problem solving skills. Please fax resume highlighting previous experience and knowledge of computer software systems with cover letter to 403-843-2607 or email to rimbeydentalcare@live.ca, Attn: Michele.
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OfďŹ ce Manager/Treatment Coordinator needed for 4 to 4.5 days per week. Must be familiar with filing systems, staff management/coordination, and be able to implement and monitor business systems and strategies. Management experience a must, management degree preferred. Training provided to successful applicant. Please fax resume and cover letter to 403-843-2607 or email to rimbeydentalcare@live.ca, Attn: Michele.
Painters/ Decorators
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“When Ralph’s Done Brushing You Don’t Feel Rolled� Journey man painter, serving the area for 25 years
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MacDonald Old Kennels Animal services for Ponoka County
Dog Shelter Boarding Dogs for adoption Dogs to surrender
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BUD HAYNES FIREARMS AUCTION. Sat., March 2, 2013, 9 a.m. Bay 4, 7429 - 49 Ave., Red Deer. Estate George Huebner. Taking Consignments; Phone 403-347-5855; www.budhaynesauctions.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. RITCHIE BROS UNRESERVED AUCTION. Edmonton, April 24 & 25. Residential Golf Community Lot Development Project in Vulcan, Alberta. Contact Dean Pollock 403-650-1996 or visit: rbauction.com/realestate
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BIG BUILDING SALE. “This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!� 20x20 $3,985, 25x24 $4,595, 30x36 $6,859, 35x48 $11,200, 40x52 $13,100, 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca
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Firewood
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Grain, Feed Hay
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
Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
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2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME
3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, 1 1/2 bath, private fenced lot, storage shed. $700/ mth., $700 D.D. In Bluffton. No dogs. References required. BOTH AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
403-843-4930 3 BEDROOM HOME Available January 30, - 3 bedrooms, one bath. large yard. $750.00 per month/ $750.00 D.D. No smoking, No pets. Application req’d. Call Mary at 403-783-6609
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REGISTERED BLACK & RED ANGUS COWS. Vicwin Angus Farm, Lacombe Vic Rowley 403-318-7363
Country Living Bright walk-out 2 bedroom basement suite. Fully furnished. All utilities included. $1275 monthly $1275 D.D.
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$2 MILLION INVENTORY Blowout! 15 homes targeted! Prices starting from $92,500. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Boss says they have to go! 148/142 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-461-7632 1-877-945-1272; www. unitedhomescanada.com 1981 REGENCY SRI, 14x64 new windows, skirting & metal roof. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, some furniture incld’d. Has 12x12 porch. Responsible for moving. $15,000. obo. 403-742-4867
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2 BEDROOM EDROO 4 PLEX UNITS IN RIMBEY Central location. 6 appliances. Heat & Water included. $ 1100/month. Available March 1 403-704-9939 PONOKA 2 bedroom in 4plex. $750, 3 bdrm. $850 Good location 5402-54 Ave 403-704-1221. RIMBEY 1 bedroom, freshly painted, new tile & laminant throughout. Includes heat & water. Parking & laundry provided. $675/mo + d.d. 403-843-4894
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Local band adds flavour to melting pot By Amelia Naismith Tap9, a central Alberta band, recently released its debut, self-titled album, an offering that signifies the beginning of a new band that has reached back in history to when music was classic and golden. The album contains a mix of soft rock with a Bryan Adams quality, country, jazz and blues. Some of the slower, moodier songs, especially For You I Bleed, are reminiscent of Billy Idol’s Sweet Sixteen. However, no matter how similar Tap9 gets to other musicians in sound, they’ll always be able to stand their own; owing a portion of that to their spectacular brass section. Sometimes lyrics are overly wordy “looking forward to what I’ve seen, not letting anything control me, riding free
without a care, riding hard to anywhere, forget the past and let it go, it was just a lifetime ago�—Freeway Despite their few slips with lyrics, the songs are incredibly catchy, especially Wanna Wanna, which is a smoky, powerful anthem that will run around in your head for weeks after hearing it. The band has versatile voices with great tones that seem to contort and even distort themselves to match every songs atmosphere, from the carefree to the darker. The songs themselves are also versatile. Property, another of the album’s top tracks seems to include more than one genre into itself, creating a melting pot of music that’s good for just about any music fan. The way Tap9 mixes their music is
Vocals take album to next level By Amelia Naismith Restless, the third album from Nova Scotia-based, rhythm and blues band, The Working Class Band, explores a cross-section of genres that takes listeners from the salty beaches of the Caribbean to exquisite ballroom galas.
Members of the band Tap9 recently released its debut CD with a mix of soft rock, country, jazz and blues. File photo also different than most other genre-crossing musicians. They haven’t blended the mixes together to creating something indistinguishable, but rather let the music stand alone along side other genres to create a unique sound. Even the messages of the songs are different than the worn out makeup and breakup songs flooding the airwaves. Tap9 is a more intrapersonal album that pushes the feelings of humans outward, while adding head-bobbing, shoe-tapping music along, just to make it fun.
The album feeds listeners soul, blues, R & B and reggae, running them through the musical library while still managing to leave them relaxed with their heads on straight, quite a feat when your mashing so much difference onto one album. The band is composed of Hugh Clark, vocals/guitar; Jamie Sparks, vocals/bass; Phil Clark vocals/saxophone, keyboard; Hilton Reddick, lead guitar; Brian Steeves, drums and Mike Robinson, trombone/keyboard. One of the singer’s pipes out smooth, even vocals tempered with a hard edge that surfac-
Freeway is the weakest song on the album, however that is only because the rest of the album is so put together and fine-tuned, without appearing overly polished. Tap9 has discussed putting out a second album, and based on their first album, it will showcase great songs. However, the band is going to have a hard time surpassing their initial efforts. For copies of Tap9’s album, band member Orion Donison can be reached at 403-963-0937.
es to provide grit and depth to the album that would have otherwise contain a lot of overly smooth jazzy blues. The singer’s voice, the main attraction of Lonesome, is strong and lively and practically dances with the albums upbeat tempos. Another vocalist, featured in Light of Day, has a lilting reggae voice, making that song the most compelling on the album. Great saxophone and other instrumental solos supplement another layer and a horn section in most of the tracks adds a classy element. Following along the path of classy, the
album’s second best song, the twisting love ballad Let’s Stay Together, the Motown classic made popular by Al Green, is now slightly more modern and conjures up wine and roses, close dancing and eternity. The album would be perfect if its preimpression wasn’t so confusing. Together the names Working Class and Restless sound more like an album up John Cougar Mellencamp’s alley, or riding down a lonesome highway alongside county singer George Strait. Restless is an album of lovers and jilted lovers fighting it out in satin dresses and three-piece suits.
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Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Fusion SE Sedan with 2.5L engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine for $18,999/$25,999/$30,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $500/$0/$8,000 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. 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