Byemoor braces for school changes — principal LES STULBERG Independent reporter Change was in the air as Byemoor-area residents met with the Clearview School Division last Tuesday night to discuss the viability of the small-town school. Clearview’s first in a series of “community consultation meetings” came just five days after a provincial budget that didn’t do any favours on the education front. “There will need to be changes,” said Byemoor principal Corey van Zandbergen, who didn’t say how those cuts would be manifested. Van Zandbergen said he needed more time to analyze the implications of the provincial budget, and how those cuts would impact each school. All of the Clearview trustees, as well as four members of the administration, attended the Byemoor meeting. Clearview superintendent John Bailey said the board has
“much less money” to spend in the 2013-14 school year. To avoid another deficit, about $1 million will need to be trimmed from the budget, he said. Plus, the division is poised to receive almost $700,000 less from the province. In a slide presentation, Clearview said staffing reductions are inevitable and must be borne equitably by all schools and other operations. Seventy-five per cent of the division budget goes to staff, while 90 per cent of school budgets go to staff. Byemoor School has about $50,000 less to spend for the next school year. Van Zandbergen proposed Byemoor be a virtual school, where home-schooled students could register, either in a blended program or remain completely home-schooled, but in contact with school resources. Such a proposal could potentially increase revenue, he said.
Byemoor’s enrolment is projected to increase by three students next year, which could help ease budget cuts. Board chair Ken Checkel reassured a crowd of about 50 that all schools in the division would remain open for 2013-14 and grade configurations would remain the same. He said the Class Size Initiative funding would come to the schools in a new formula. The Small Schools by Necessity funding would remain the same. A four-day school week was discussed. It would save transportation costs, but not necessarily help individual school budgets, trustees told the crowd. A resident asked if a transportation agreement had been reached with the Catholic school board on co-operative busing to save money. Bailey said that discussion is ongoing. The next community consultation meeting is scheduled for tonight at Donalda. The meetings continue throughout the district in the next couple of months.
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Clearview gives failing grade to Fraser Institute report card RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Just one elementary school in the immediate Stettler region was given the grade in the annual report of Alberta elementary schools produced by the Fraser Institute. For Grade 6 marks for 2011-12, Erskine School was tied for 261 out of 659 schools, with a mark of 6.6. With 17 students, the school made the minimum 15 students required to qualify for the report. “We do not give much credence to this kind of reporting done by the Fraser Institute,” said Clearview superintendent John Bailey. “I think all of our schools do excellent work for the students.” Listed in the greater Stettler area: Forestburg School ranked 371 with a score of 5.9. Alix Central School ranked 437 with 5.4. Coronation School ranked 466 with 5.2. Delburne Centralized School ranked 480 with 5.1. Those results are based on average test marks for Grade 3 language arts and math and for Grade 6 language arts, math, science and social studies. “The assessment criteria they use to rank schools, and imply that one school is better than another, is far
too narrow,” Bailey said. “They look only at results on single tests and as can be plainly seen, they also make a determination based upon income level. “A far-more influential indicator than average family income is the education level of a child’s mother, but they do not use that.” Not all provincial elementary schools are included in the ranking. In some school districts that operate middle schools, the elementary schools might not enrol students in Grade 6, stated the report. The exclusion of a school from the report card should in no way be construed as a judgment of the school’s ineffectiveness, the Fraser Institute report said.
Clearview strongly considers Alberta Education’s “Accountability Pillar,” which assesses the efficiencies of schools divisions in a broader scope and effectively in 16 areas, he said. “Of course, it still does not tell the whole story about all of the work going on in our schools,” Bailey said. “Clearview has work to do to improve results in the provincial achievement test excellence category and in the high school diploma acceptable and excellence categories.” Since he presented that information last fall, Clearview has set action plans that are in progress to help improve those results, Bailey said.
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RIDE ON — Kub Kar Rally champions from Stettler include Tyson Yeomans (left), Ryley Mappin and David Butterwick. Cody Derijch was also among the winners.
High school gains national honours LES STULBERG Independent reporter These are exciting times for a pilot project at William E. Hay Composite High School in Stettler. National recognition has created a proud moment for educators and students at the school. The school’s High School Flexibility Enhancement Pilot Project received honourable mention in the Ken Spencer Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. It was among the 15 honourees from the 73 applicants. “I am incredibly proud any time any of our schools gets recognized for their good work,” said Clearview School Division superintendent John Bailey. The excitement had been two-fold. Myranda Shepherd, a vice-principal at William E. Hay, said a team of teachers and students from the school was the first international delegation to be invited to Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Secondary School Principals conference. “It was a humbling experience,” she said. “Our staff perhaps doesn’t fully understand how phenomenal they are and how innovative the work is they do.” Seven teachers and three students from Stettler attended the four-day conference, where they presented a 90-minute showcase of the “flex” project. The delegation headed by principal Norb Baharally and vice-principal Shepherd, included teachers Joe Thibeau, Janine Klevgaard, Audra Lotoski, Dianne Enyedy and Alicia Kneeland. Also participating were Grade 11 students Aaryn Lynham and Morgan Sorensen and Grade 12 student Claire Aspenes. They were selected from 20 students in an application process. The Stettler school is one of 16 schools in school divisions across Alberta involved in the three-year pilot project.
This is the final year of the project, but Bailey said the provincial education department is pleased enough with the results that it has extended and expanded the project to include more school divisions next year. Shepherd was pleased with the extension on the successful program. “There is no way we could remove the program now — it would be going backwards for us,” she said. The program was designed so students are unable to go unnoticed and fall between the cracks. The project grants schools the freedom to remove the Carnegie Unit — a standardized time requirement for the attainment of high school credits. “There was an assumption that students learn at the same rate,” Shepherd said. Educators are provided with the latitude to redesign the school timetable to rethink and personalize their students’ high school experience. Teacher Advisors (TAs) are allocated regular class time each week to interact with students on a completely different level. Students have flex time — a block of time created to allow students the opportunity to determine their area of greatest need and be able to access any teacher in the school. Staff has been able to show with statistics the positive impacts education can have on students with the removal of the Carnegie Unit. Student personalization was dramatically increased and students are more engaged, largely due to the fact that there are more one-on-one conversations happening, say those involved in the project. “It increases student accountability,” Shepherd said. She said the popularity of the pilot project has seen numerous visits by other schools to William E. Hay. On average, there are at least two visits per month from other “school teams,” Shepherd said.
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and school, Brinson also volunteers at the Stettler hospital, said Botha’s Lorraine Hankins. Phil Holton, the director of recreation for the county, said he was pleased to see the youth component of the awards program grow. “It’s a great initiative to encourage and recognize the young people — a little recognition goes a long way,� Holton said. Phyllis Starling was honoured with the Botha community lifetime achievement award. Starling used her talent in art to serve and enhance the community for almost 60 years, Hankins said in making the presentation. Each of the agricultural societies in the county acknowledged their dedicated volunteers with community service awards. Presenters listed many acts of volunteerism of the unsung heroes who keep rural communities vibrant. Among those volunteers were: Donalda and District Agricultural Society — Jodi Lee Blouin is considered an “entity extraordinaire� in the Donalda community. She’s active with the agricultural society, the curling club and parent school association.
Big Valley Agricultural Society — Chris Hennel is an “integral part� of the agricultural society, sports events and the Friends of the McKenzie Crossing River Society. Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society — Doris Schilling, the EndiangByemoor volunteer, is said to be “the first to arrive and the last to leave� at any event she helps with. Stettler Agricultural Society — Michelle Rangen was a driving force behind the improvements to the agricultural society before her move to Innisfail. Red Willow Agricultural Society — Harold and Betty Bell are “tireless workers� with the Red Willow community, keeping the hamlet pristine and the agricultural society running smoothly. The Red Willow Agricultural Society hosted the county’s annual community service awards. The master of ceremonies was Janet Fletcher, a former county councillor. The evening included a meal and entertainment by The Jazz Guys and Gracenotes Choir singers Dacia Gramlick and Carly Armstrong. Stettler is scheduled to host next year’s county awards night.
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Rae Munden (middle) accepts the ATCO Electric Arts, Culture and Heritage Award from Erskine’s Mark Higgins and Debra Spiller on Friday at the county awards. BELOW: Deanne Walker receives the Endmoor youth award from Doreen Nixon.
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Stettler RCMP report
Gas-and-dash fuels Fas Gas chase; liquor stolen from Alberta Prairie SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK Stettler RCMP Below is a summary of most calls for Stettler RCMP service over a oneweek period. Calls that have SUI attached are “still under investigation.” Anyone with information regarding unsolved crimes or incidents is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Monday, March 11 3:18 a.m. — Report of a theft of fuel at the Fas Gas. A male described as in his 30’s, Caucasian, chubby, drove off in a dark green, Ford Explorer, after filling $60 worth of fuel. A licence plate was obtained and it was determined that the 19-yearold male suspect, from 49A Avenue, in Innisfail, reported his wallet stolen out of his vehicle earlier. This same male called an investigator, advising that he was unable to return home, as he was unable to pay for fuel. He was directed to contact a family member to obtain funding. The 19 year old had another idea. A warrant of arrest has been obtained. SUI 8:01 a.m. — Complaint of a Break, Enter and Theft from to the shop of Alberta Prairie Steam Tours. Entry was gained through the east door of the building and it was determined that several bottles of liquor were stolen. Investigators are looking for a Caucasian male. SUI. 8:09 a.m. — Complaint of a stolen licence plate, SCA-043 Alberta, from a 2007-Chrysler-Sebring. The 49-year-old female owner from Alix, reported that the plate was stolen in Calgary, Red Deer, or in Stettler, over the previous weekend. Tuesday, March 12 12:59 p.m. - Complaint of an abandoned Nissan Sentra, in the alley of the 4000 block of 65 Street. An investigator attended and contacted the 27-yearold female owner. The owner advised that there was a mechanical problem with the car and she would resolve the parking issue. 1:05 p.m. — Request from a 66-year-old male to locate his elderly mother, who he hasn’t heard from in years. An inquiry was made at a 49 Avenue residence, last known address and it was discovered that
the mother was deceased. The information was relayed to male caller. 1:18 p.m. — A 911 call reporting an erratic driver, driving a bright yellow Corvette, on Highway 12, east of Erskine. The caller estimated that the sports car was traveling at 100 km/h in a 50 km/h construction zone, and swerving. A licence plate number was reported. Charges are pending. 4:40 p.m. — A 911 call reporting a single vehicle rollover on Highway 12, near Range Road 185. The 17-year-old female d r ive r f r o m Wi n d s o r, Nova Scotia reported that she was driving her Ford Explorer westbound, when an eastbound snowplow splashed snow and ice on her windshield. The driver moved her SUV closer to shoulder of the highway and then hit thee ditch. An 18-year-old female passenger from Castor, was transported to the Stettler hospital with minor injuries. Road conditions were a factor in this collision. Wednesday, March 13 6:43 a.m. — A 911 call reporting a 2 vehicle collision on Highway 12, near Fas Gas. A 41-yearold female driver from Holmes Street, Red Deer, was attempting a left turn onto Highway 12. The Red Deer driver’s Cadillac struck a Pontiac Montana, that was westbound on the Highway. The female driver was issued a violation ticket. 12:51 p.m. — A 911 call from a belligerent 40-year-old male, complaining that his ex-common-law spouse from 56 Street, fraudulently disconnected his cell phone. An investigation determined that there were no grounds to this complaint, as per all other recent calls from this same male. There was no follow-up. 6:02 p.m. — Complaint from a 38-year-old male, residing at 53 Street, that there was a fraudulent phone account made on his name in Calgary. A collection agency had contacted him to advise him the amount owing is near $700. SUI Thursday, March 14 12:50 p.m. — Complaint received from Court House Sheriff ’s, that a 28-year-old Stettler m a l e i n c u s t o d y, d i d not like the sentence he received from the presiding Judge. The male became loud and profane while in cells and dam-
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‘Relapse’ leads to rampage A 28-year-old Stettler man will spend another 56 days behind bars for multiple criminal charges, including theft of a vehicle and fraud from a bank. Sean Russell Jansen was handed a sentence of 90 days in jail less 34 days already spent in custody for incidents in which he was intoxicated at the time. “If I hadn’t been drinking, none of these problems would have happened,” Jansen told Judge Gordon Deck. “I relapsed and I want to get help.” Jansen was charged for stealing a Chevrolet Cruze rental vehicle, mischief to property when he smashed a telephone at Stettler RCMP station, stealing $85.10 in fuel from Stettler Esso and two counts of fraud totallling $980 from an Alberta Treasury Branch in Hinton. Judge Deck made his sentence on “what might
deter Mr. Jansen and others from doing this.” After he completes his jail time, Jansen will be placed on 12 months’ probation and ordered to take counselling and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse, anger management and domestic violence, and prohibited from consuming alcohol and drugs. Jason Allan Montgomery, 30, was fined $1,400 for impaired care and control of a vehicle after driving in the ditch along Highway 12 about one kilometre east of Botha with the lowest alcohol reading of 160 milligrams, double the legal limit. “It will never happen again,” Montgomery told the judge. “That’s what I want to hear,” Judge Deck said. Montgomery was also suspended from driving for one year. — Froese
aged the interior walls by carving “GOOF” into the paint, while handcuffed. The prisoner was charged with mischief and once processed was transported to Red Deer to serve his sentence. He is to reappear in court. Tw o f a l s e a l a r m s were also received last Thursday. Friday, March 15 9:50 a.m. — Request to assist the ambulance crew who needed to gain access to an elderly women’s home on 63 Street. The 83-year-old had fallen and was unable to get to the door. Upon arrival, it turned out the door was open and EMS were able to get in and help without the assistance from the investigators. 12:41 p.m. — A 20-year-old male from 40 Avenue, was reported A to be contacting a 14 year old female on Facebook. The male was previo u s l y c h a rg e d with sexual assault and was on conditions not to have contact with this same female. The 20-year-old was arrested and charged with Failing to Comply with conditions of his court order. Court is scheduled for the end of April. 1:39 p.m. — A black Dodge pick up truck with two teenage males were observed on 51 Avenue, driving erratically. The passenger was observed hanging out the side window of the truck and throwing what appeared to be a beverage can at a parked car. The licence plate was obtained and the 17-year-old male owner from Erskine has been charged with stunting. 4:58 p.m. — A dark grey Corsica was observed d r iv i n g e a s t b o u n d o n Highway 12 near Botha, in an erratic and unsafe manner. There were 3 occupants reported, 2 females in the front and a male in the back, the occupants looked to be teenagers. A full licence plate was not obtained and investigators were not able to locate the vehicle. 5:34 p.m. — The owner of an apartment on 40 Avenue, reported that the coin bins in the laundry room had been pried open. An investigation determined that there were no coins stolen. Investigators made several suggestions as to what improvements could be made to ensure the security for this facility. SUI. 7:09 p.m. — Investigators were called by Stettler hospital to advise
of a patient that had undergone day surgery and had left the hospital. Staff were concerned for the patient’s safety. Investigators located the 62-year-old male at his 50 Avenue residence. He refused to return to the hospital and advised that he would call 911 if he needed help. 8:53 p.m. — Report of a Domestic Assault at a residence on 51 Avenue. Investigators attended and it was determined that no assault had occurred. The Stettler couple are in the middle of a separation and there were some heated words exchanged. Both were offered counseling services and agreed to separate for the night. 11:53 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle rollover, one mile south of Stettler on Highway 56. I nve s t i g a t i o n r eve a l e d that the 19-year-old male driver from Big Valley had lost control of his Chevrolet Silverado, due to the extremely poor road conditions. The three other passengers received minor injuries. Two 911 hang-up calls were received last Friday. Saturday, March 16 11:19 p.m. — A 911 call reporting a rollover o f a b l a c k C h ev r o l e t Silverado, on Township Road 39-2, west of range road 20-5. Investigators attended and found the driver of the truck to be impaired by alcohol. The 28-year-old male from 50A Avenue, was arrested for impaired driving. At the detachment, the driver was also determined to have a blood alcohol level over .08 mg. His court date is set for April 25. Sunday, March 17 2:36 p.m. — Investigators were called to a disturbance at a residence near 44 Avenue and 58 Street. It was revealed that the 31-year-old female occupant’s, former 37-year-old boyfriend had attended the residence to pick up some of his belongings. The occupant’s current 30-year-old boyfriend arrived back at the residence and saw the former boyfriend, at which time a verbal argument ensued. There was no cooperation from either party to assist the police and as a result, there was no evidence gained to further an investigation. The ex-boyfriend had departed and there was no sign of an assault. Child and Family Services will check on the children that were present during the altercation, to ensure their safety.
Stettler man sentenced in Three Hills drug bust A Stettler man busted for drugs during a traffic stop near Three Hills has been given 12 months to prove that he can stay out of trouble. Jason George Snodgrass, 38, pleaded guilty in Drumheller provincial court in December to drug-related charges that were laid on Feb. 16, 2012, by Three Hills RCMP. Police alleged at the time that they had seized an un-
disclosed quantity of cash and 2.4 kg of marijuana. Sentencing was postponed until last Tuesday to allow preparation of a presentence report. Snodgrass was given a conditional sentence with 12 months of probation, during which he must follow strict conditions to avoid further prosecution. He has also been prohibited from owning firearms for a period of 10 years.
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By Joe McLaughlin Black Press When Alison Redford was gearing up for election as premier, she pledged to significantly ramp up assistance for severely disabled Albertans. She boosted monthly payments 34 per cent for 46,000 Albertans on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped. That commitment to assist people in grave need resonated with voters. The following month, she and her Progressive Conservative colleagues were elected to a 12th consecutive majority government since 1971. Eleven months on, with the looming closure of the Michener Centre in Red Deer, another group of gravely disabled Albertans face quite different treatment. The way it’s being done is more galling than the decision itself. It followed hard on the heels of a new provincial budget that cuts spending deeply in most areas, while ramping up borrowing and putting the province deeper in debt. This looks like just another budgetary line item to get spending closer to balance, to assuage nervous conservative Tories and to silence the more right-wing opposition Wildrose Alliance. The government timeline has 60 per cent of Michener Centre’s 125 residents moved into group homes and the rest to seniors’ care centres in the next 11 months. More than half of Michener Centre’s 400 employees are expected to lose their jobs. It should not have gone down this way. Residents of Michener Centre are an aged group. They are comfortable with and used to routines. Too soon for many, all that is about to change. While they are oblivious to what’s coming down the pike, their closest loved ones are not. One Albertan with a relative living at Michener Centre recounted a conversation with longtime Tory minister Gene Zwozdesky, who held four cabinet portfolios including Community Development and Health before becoming Legislative Speaker. He promised the man that he would never have to worry about Michener Centre; it would always be there for his relative. Last week, the minister has no recollection of that conversation. It was a foolish thing to say. But it was not as foolish as the ginned up plan to shut Michener Centre down as quickly as possible. This is not an argument for keeping the Michener Centre open forever. Its population has been aging, dying and shrinking for generations. Still, there’s no urgency to create such a hasty change. Michener Centre does not account for a hundredth of a per cent of the provincial budget. Before the decision was taken to shutter it, there should have been broad and deep conversations with key stakeholders — including statutory caregivers Michener Centre employees and relatives, for those lucky enough to have them – before a fait-accompli deal was dumped in their laps. Instead, relatives got a meeting with the deal already sealed. Employees, hearing it second hand, got a blunt shock. The lack of consultation is egregious. The Tory government is doing it this way precisely because it can. The official opposition party is just about mute on this issue. Kerry Towle, the Wildrose Alliance critic for seniors, represents Sylvan Lake, the riding next door to Red Deer. She was quoted in one sentence in the Advocate and one in The Edmonton Journal decrying the impending closure. Almost a week after the deal went down, there’s not a peep of outrage or concern on her blog about the looming closure, the fate of its residents or staff. Of course, you would not expect much concern for employees from the Wildrose Alliance, most of whom will lose their jobs. As union members, they are outside the sphere of concern for Wildrosers. Premier Redford wants departing Michener Centre residents moved into private- or charity-operated group homes, where pay is low and staff turnover is high. Last week in her budget, however, Premier Redford also cut millions of dollars in promised funding that was supposed to help those agencies provide better pay, working conditions and services for disabled clients. There has been a lot of ugly history at Michener Centre, under previous names and operating structures. The worst abuses included forced sterilization of young women and incarcerating scores of people who had no mental disability. Children from poor or immigrant families who didn’t speak English well were held there for decades and forced to work on the farm. But Michener Centre also did a lot of good for scores of people with mental disabilities. Keith Manning, the son of longtime premier Ernest Manning, lived there. It continues helping mentally challenged people today. Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski says closing Michener Centre won’t save the government any money “in the first year.” After that, all expect big savings. Also expect big stress for residents and their relatives who will be forced to cope with a plan that was pushed too fast for dubious political or economic benefits.
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‘Faith in Christ makes all the difference in our lives’ A gentleman once engaged me in conversation following a service. In the course of the prolonged and enjoyable dialogue he said, “From what you shared you seem to think that having faith in Christ can make some difference in our lives.” My response was, “Actually, I stated that having faith in Christ makes ALL the difference...for this life and the one that is yet to come.” I quoted two verses that deal with time and eternity to support my point. The first was John 10:10 where Jesus explained, “I came that you may have life and have it abundantly.” The second passage was John 17:3 where Jesus prayed to God saying, “This is life eternal, that they may know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” The man responded, “Yes, but you get paid to say that sort of thing!” I wanted to say that I’d been saying those things before I became a clergyman, but instead I asked him if I could share a story. He complied and this is the story. Decades ago, I rented a basement apartment from a lady. She was a believer in Christ, and we had some nice conversations around the topics of Christianity, faith and life in general. One Saturday afternoon she invited me up for coffee and dessert and said that she had a story she wanted to tell me. She said, “You might be able to use it someday.” She related how her husband, without any warning, ran off with another woman abandoning her and their two young children. She was in a small rented house with less than five dollars in her purse and no
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family or friends nearby. Still in shock, she fed the children a meager supper and tucked them into bed. She knelt beside their sleeping forms, humbled herself before God, and asked Him to help her in this difficult situation. In the course of the next week, two of her brothers who lived out of the country, just happened to call to see how she was doing. She related her dilemma and the brothers decided to purchase her a house with two revenue apartments in the basement. They set up an easy re-payment schedule over 25 years. About 24 years later, I was renting one of those apartments. By that time she had put her children through university and been a friend and encourager to many of her tenants. She concluded by saying that her faith in Christ made all the difference and that, “The question, is not, ‘Do I trust God?’ but ‘How dare I not trust God!’” I am certain that no one paid her to say that! Pastor Ross Helgeton is senior pastor at Erskine Evangelical Free Church.
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‘Exotic cattle’ on sale in Stettler 1973 — 40 years ago — Stettler’s new provincial building began to take shape on the old court house site. — Botha student Wanda Hauck won the Stettler Rotary’s On-to-Ottawa essay and public speaking contest. — Thousands crowded the Stettler Auction Mart for the sale of exotic cattle. A three-quarter MaineAnjou heifer and her dam consigned by Stewart Ainsworth of Byemoor was the high seller at $9,000. — The rink of Allen Brown, Bob Cook, Ken Rairdan and Ron Brown won the Erskine bonspiel. — Tillie Ballinger was elected president of the Endiang Community Society, while Phyllis Johnson retired after 18 years of service as secretary-treasurer. — The Stettler Bull Sale recorded its highest average to date with 51 Herefords: $969, seven Shorthorns: $783 and 11 Angus: $615. — Endmoor Elks and Royal Purple lodges spon-
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sored a bonspiel, with a turkey dinner and entertainment by George Jameson and Chester Morlock. 1963 — 50 years ago — Stettler town council gave favourable consideration to a new $160,000 bowladrome for Stettler. — Margaret Des Jardine was the guest of honour at an open house in Halkirk on the occasion of her 80th birthday. — The Botha mixed bonspiel was won by the Ronald Holderness rink. — Elaine Petherbridge was chosen queen of the annual Stettler Ice Show. — The provincial high school girls’ basketball tournament was hosted by Stettler and won by the Fort Saskatchewan team. — The Stettler Co-op
specials included front quarters of beef — 37 cents per pound, Co-op coffee — 59 cents per pound, Sugar — 10 pounds for $1.43 and Nabob jelly powders — 10 for $1. 1953 — 60 years ago — The Halkirk Amateur Show drew a large crowd. Prizes were awarded to vocalist Marina MacDonald, Gadsby; tap dancer Elaine Cousineau, Castor and pianist Elaine Dahmer, Halkirk. — Big Valley Elks’ lodge, with exalted ruler Lloyd Webster in the chair, initiated five new members into the lodge. — The Erskine Midgets, winners of the Central Alberta hockey league, were honoured with a banquet in the hall above the Erskine Red & White Store. — Thomas Usher of Scollard paid $8,000 for a bull — the top price at the Calgary Bull Sale. — Alberta’s population was estimated to reach one million people in June.
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Consort case illustrates Alberta health pain Consort is a typical small town in Alberta located along Highway 12 about an hour and a half east of Stettler. This small community of about 700 people has not had access to acute-care beds for their community, despite having the equipment and doctors in place to provide those emergency services. The Consort hospital serves a very large area in east central Alberta and the lack of access to emergency medical services has put all of the area’s residents at risk. Consort had the use of their five acute-care beds suspended as of June 30, 2011, by Alberta Health Services after the loss of the community’s doctor. Alberta Health Services informed the community that, if they were successful in recruiting two doctors, their acute-care beds would be reopened. Since that time, the people of Consort took matters into their own hands and recruited the two qualified physicians prescribed by AHS, without the aid of the Alberta government. Frustrated by the lack of response from Alberta Health Services to their request to reopen the acute-care beds, residents organized and made the three-and-a-half-hour
From the Legislature MLA Report by Rick Strankman
trip to the Alberta Legislature, in less than ideal conditions, to make their voices heard. With signs in hand, those determined people protested on the steps of the Legislature and even appeared on the evening news. As the representative for Drumheller-Stettler in the Alberta Legislature, I was honoured to bring forward questions to the health minister, asking why after meeting the requirements laid out by AHS, they still have not had their access to acute care reinstated. The response from the minister to the questions was not committal on any possible timeline to when
Politics might have played role in agriculture budget cutbacks Whenever agriculture or farmers are mentioned on the front page of an urban newspaper, it must be of some consequence. So it was recently with the announcement of government cutbacks to the 2013 Alberta agriculture budget. However, determining how much is actually going to be cut is the question. That’s not unique to the agriculture budget, for the first time the Minister of Finance presented three different budgets with expenditures categorized between operating, capital expenditure and savings. There was no particular reason for this unique accounting practice except that it tried to hide a massive government deficit that was to be covered by massive borrowing. It boggles the mind as to what the government was thinking as the opposition was quick to unravel this accounting shell game and announce that within a few years the Alberta government would have a $10 billion plus debt. It all made the government look shifty. On the other side, it was expected that cutbacks in government spending would occur to address the impending deficit. Well, yes and no as it turned out. Some departments were spared, some received modest increases and some got hit badly. Alberta Agriculture seemed to have gotten particular attention and saw
cutbacks of anywhere from 10 to 20 per cent depending on how one interpreted the government’s three headed budgetary process. What we do know is that the Farm Fuel Rebate program will be cutback by six cents. This cutback puts producers more in line with those in other provinces, so it was hard to justify its continuance. It did have some political mischief in it being that the opposition Wildrose party is not going to oppose that cutback, nor reinstate it if ever elected, being the party is ideologically opposed to subsidies. The Alberta Meat and Livestock Agency saw $8 million cut from its $30 million budget - that’s a deep cut and unwarranted. That agency is one of few government entities that is well managed and whose activities actually increases jobs and economic activity. Again, there would be little opposition reaction as the Wildrose had some negative perspectives of this agency in the last election. One can’t help but notice that the government found enough money to set up the Property Rights Ad-
vocate office in Lethbridge to defend and promote its controversial property legislation to obstinate land owners. It would also seem that money was found to continue the patronage job of Evan Berger, the former agriculture minister, and now the government’s special advisor for southern Alberta. Some other cutbacks that could be very significant — but aren’t reflected in the ag budget — involve infrastructure. MDs and counties will get less money for roads and bridges that are critical to ag production. Add it all together and rural and small-town Alberta will be getting severely hit and probably disproportionately.. Most producer groups were relieved that the cutbacks were not worse, although that could still come. The government also expects to see some savings from joint programs shared with the feds. However, any weather, market or disease calamities would seriously alter the budget projections. There was a sense that
agriculture should share the burden in these times of restraint. A noble perspective if it were actually true. The reality is that the departments that spend the most were not cutback at all. The education budget was unchanged and AHS actually saw a 4 per cent increase. The latter was particularly galling after it was revealed that AHS had spent $100 million on questionable traveling, meeting and employee expenses. That makes a mockery of the cutbacks applied to Alberta Agriculture. A more fair approach would have been to apply a 10 per cent cutback to every aspect of government expenditures, it was done before during the Klein years and it worked. However, that affected too many voters, better to pick on agriculture with fewer voters to worry about. Besides, there is some added political satisfaction for the government, by accident or design most of the cutbacks to the agriculture sector will affect producers in southern Alberta, where most of the province’s agriculture industry is located. By sheer coincidence, that’s also the production area that voted in all those pesky Wildrose Party MLAs in the last election. I expect that the ruling PC government would like for all this to be food for thought for voters in that area.
‘Waste not, want not’ leaves aplenty More and more groups and communities are realizing more that they have to rely less and less on the provincial government for funding local programs and services. Information from the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association states that the government will not continue to hand out millions and millions of dollars for building projects after decades of running the tap wide open. With the reduction to lottery grants such as the Community Facility Enhancement Program and similar initiatives, and eliminating the Community Spirit Program, the government will give less funding support for community facilities and programs and swing more pressure for municipalities to provide support. So that will definitely mean more groups and organizations will want more local funding for their projects and programs. Now is the time to set the realistic priorities and review programs and service where limited funding can be used in the most effective and longlasting impact. For instance, the Heartland Youth Centre, which has lost thousands of dollars in funding, could easily eliminate trophies awarded to its youth who raise the most money for the Bowl for Kids fundraiser each spring. When I first took photos at the ceremony last year, I was totally appalled that a youth group was presenting expensive trophies to youths for raising money. Since when is fundraising a game
Froese ’n Time By Richard Froese Independent reporter
when the biggest fundraisers are the champions? What kind of a bad message does that portray to youth — that they will be rewarded for collecting money? Remember the old proverb — “It’s better to give than to receive.” To build a community, it takes teamwork with skills of all kinds, not just raising funds. Everybody who contributes to build a community and projects, especially as children and youths develop, deserves to be recognized equally when everyone works as a team. Especially for children, who don’t have what it takes, like myself through life, asking for money and pledges is very challenging and frustrating, and many adults can attest to. If I were in this youthful position challenged to raise funds, with a trophy at stake, I would simply say, “Why bother.” With less funding, I trust groups and organizations will refocus their efforts and budgets to build character cooperation and not competition. For municipalities, such as counties, less money for bridges is certainly
not the end of the world. Sure, it was good when funding was flowing non-stop, though money might have been spent on unnecessary things. I guess when money is not a problem, organizations and municipalities will go on a spending spree and buy or invest it in anything — even if it’s unnecessary. When I moved to Alberta in 2002, I was dumbfounded why municipal districts and counties had to put so much money into bridges and gravel roads that are graded year after year. Why not pave them. I thought, what a waste of time and money to upkeep these roads, especially in areas where only a few vehicles travel daily. Each municipality and organization will certainly make many wise decisions to cut waste and become more efficient for themselves and more worthy for taxpayers and those raising and giving funds and support. Remember the old cliché — “waste not, want not” — that if you do not waste anything, you will always have enough. Since the provincial government is the parent of municipalities and their partners, the message now is simple in these times of financial restraint. “If you want to have some money for your projects and programs, don’t come begging to us, earn your own money. “We’ve given you more than enough over the decades. Now it’s time to earn it on your own.”
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the acute-care beds will be reopening. It fills me with pride to see the people of this community step up the way the people of Consort have, in true eastern Alberta fashion. These people are committed to their community and I will remain committed to this fight to have the acute care beds reopened. Health-care access in Alberta is becoming increasingly inconsistent throughout rural Alberta. The inconsistency has been created by a number of issues that revolve around the distribution of the spending within the system. The financial resources in AHS do not always make it to the consumer/patient, having been eroded as it passes through the multiple layers of administration. Alberta’s health-care system can be fixed, but we cannot continue to repeat the same flawed strategies and expect different results. Reforming health care will take honest and principled leadership. A Wildrose government would work co-operatively with Albertans and health-care professionals, to do what is necessary to build a health-care system that puts Albertans first. MLA Rick Strankman can be reached at drumheller. stettler@assembly.ab.ca
Stettler county to patch its crumbling parking lot RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter After a rough winter, the County of Stettler plans to resurface the parking lot in front of the administration building, while staff and council continue to ponder projects to extend water in more parts of the county. At its monthly meeting last week, county council approved a staff recommendation to repave the parking lot at an estimated cost of $220,000. “The parking lot is in bad shape and failing miserably,” said CAO Tim Fox. “It’s a good opportunity to do it now.” Water projects pondered With growing requests for the county to extend its supply of water to such locations as Big Valley, Donalda, Erskine and Willow Glen Estates, staff was directed to study the feasibility of areas within two miles of the Shirley McClellan water system. “I suggest we survey residents — we have some interest,” Fox said. “We could possibly connect a line to Buffalo Lake and Rochon Sands.” While the current cost to connect was set at $10,000 a few years ago, Coun, James Nibourg expressed that’s “relatively low” and suggested the county consider raising it. “Once we get into the hamlets and residential areas where homes are closer, the $10,000 fee comes to completely cover the cost,” said Reeve Wayne Nixon. After costs have been determined, Fox said council could approve reserve funding for the project. Flood protection in Red Willow Creek basin Alberta Environment officials explained the process to develop a master water drainage plan for Red Willow Creek basin with the Town of Stettler to protect land and property from a rare heavy-rainfall flooding event. “We are having wet years and there is always a one per cent chance of a one-in-100-year flood every year,” said Andrew Patton, who encouraged the town and county to work together to develop a plan that would include maps.
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Heartland Youth Centre in Stettler honoured a former longtime supporter with is volunteers and supporters during its annual general meeting and awards presentations Monday night. The youth centre announced its newest member of the HYC Hall of Fame as the late Jim Mailer, who passed away in July 2011, with the award accepted by his daughter Sheree Mailer, who was delighted with her first visit to the youth centre. “It’s such an amazing place and important and I see why dad also recognized it that way, too, “ Mailer said. Jim Mailer was a former longtime board member and bequeathed $30,000 to Heartland Youth Centre in his will. Several other awards were presented Monday: From the community, Tim Hortons owner Rene Bernard was named recipient of the Corporate Cares — Business Appreciation Award that recognizes outstanding and long-term support from a business. “It’s a pleasure to be part of the HYC,� Bernard said. Many local Heartland Youth Centre children and youth have benefited by going to summer camp supported by the Tim Hortons’ international program. “We think of HYC as a worthy service and HYC does a good job in the community,� Bernard said. Named as recipient of the Marg Forrester Me-
morial Award was Eileen McComish, a longtime inschool mentor for Erskine, to recognize outstanding adult volunteer contribution to HYC programs. “This is the first time I’ve been recognized with spending time with my friends,� McComish humbly said that drew a supportive “awe� from the audience. Louise Brozny and Kim Emblau each received the Nicole Blumhagen Memorial Award to recognize outstanding volunteer contribution to the youth centre and community by an HYC club member. Kyla Steinwand and Kyle Nims were each presented Lloyd’s Leader Awards named in memory of the late Lloyd Smith, who passed away in January 2011 at age 82 and was a mentor and strong supporter of HYC for more than 10 years. Lloyd’s Leader Awards recognizes outstanding leadership, commitment and effort by an HYC teen. In the coming calendar, the HYC has two major events celebrate this year with the 30th anniversary of Big Brothers and Big Sisters and 25 years with Girls and Boys Clubs of Stettler. “We have some big celebrations coming up,� said executive-director Winnie Bissett. It’s projected to be a financially stable year for HYC, despite some funding cuts from the provincial government, reported treasurer Pauline Christian. HYC lost about $3,800, partly because the Summer Temporary Employment Program to hire students was suspended.
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Heartland Youth Centre executive-director Winnie Bissett (left) presents HYC Hall of Fame award to Sheree Mailer, accepting on behalf of her late father, Jim Mailer.
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Smyth back home from African expedition Winter, winter, winter and more winter — when is spring ever going to come? And where is global warming when you need it? Congratulations to first-time parents Tyson and Kary Lyn Keith on the birth of their son Jace Cameron on March 13 at the Drumheller hospital. He weighed in at eight pounds 14 ounces. Jace is now the sixth generation of the Keith family to live on the Keith farmstead. Congratulations also to the local grandparents Pat and Sandra Keith and great-grandparents Mike Keith and Bill Baird. Tanya Smyth is home from a month-long vacation to Africa. She visited her mother and her sister and family in Tanzania. Her sister just recently had a baby, so Tanya was able to get acquainted with the newest addition to the family. The flight to Africa is a
long one — 18 hours going over and was longer on the return. Crib at the Endmoor Drop-In Centre on Tuesday saw Mary Wilkie post the top score while Thelma Keast had the second-best of the evening. Next crib meet will be on March 26. A large contingent of folks from Endiang and Byemoor attended the County Community Service Awards in Red Willow on Friday evening. Congratulations to Doris Schilling on receiving the Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society community service award and to Deanne Walker on being the first recipient of the Endmoor Recreation Board’s youth award. The Byemoor mixed curling bonspiel wrapped up on the weekend. Besides the local teams, participants were from Castor, Halkirk and Rumsey. Winners were: A Event — 1. John Schofer, 2.
Justin Jones. B Event — 1. Travis Cawiezel, 2. Lorissa Schilling. C Event — 1. Krissy Jack, 2. Tom McCrindle, 3. Marcus Herd, 4. Lorne Wessen. The Byemoor Curling Club winds up the season with a review of the year and some just-for-fun curling on Thursday at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Congratulations to the Swordmen atom hockey team on its silver-medal win at the provincial playoffs in Consort on the weekend. It’s a great way to end the season, boys. Agnes Sorensen will be celebrating her 90th birthday on March 30. An open house in her honour will be held at the Stettler United Church C.E. wing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome, but no gifts please. Be sure to get your tickets for the Rod Erickson concert, featuring Shiloh
Sharrard and Jesse Fowler, in Endiang on March 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Ruthie’s Roost or by calling 403-579-2522 or 403-585-8379. Keep in mind, the Byemoor Hotel will be hosting a breakfast on Easter Sunday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mark your calendars for the Byemoor Bull-a-rama on April 19. The Byemoor Hotel will also be holding its steak supper that day. More details to follow closer to the date. For country music fans
and small-town supporters — Bashaw is trying a second time to land Small Town Saturday Night for their community. It features a concert headlined by Chad Brownlee. Bashaw is the closest community to
us among the finalists. You can google their video and vote online. Humour for the day — An extended warranty lengthens your coverage to the day just before your appliance breaks.
Believe it or not ... spring just days away With so much snow still sitting on ground and the biting winds still nipping at our ears, it seems incredible that spring is supposed to be just around the corner. Yet many of our local organizations are busy rounding up their winter activities and planning for the next season’s events. The Big Valley Historical Society has begun recruiting Train Day volunteers for the upcoming tourist season. Volunteers are needed to welcome visitors whenever the Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions pull into town. It’s really hard to believe it is almost that time of year again. Where has the time gone? According to a quick report from our own “Bull Whisperer,” the Big Valley Agriplex came alive on Saturday night with the 2013 Horseshoe Cup Hockey games. The Cowgirls played the Wagongirls at 5:30 p.m., then the Cowboys took on the Wagondrivers at 7:30. The action then moved on to the Jubilee Hall, where some great auction items were up for grabs, with guest auctioneer Jack Daines. All proceeds went to the Cowboy Benevolent Fund. Many thanks to the Big Valley Rodeo Association and all the fantastic volunteers for
helping to make this great event possible. With less than a month to go, the Big Valley Rodeo Association is now busy coordinating people and events for the Big Valley Bust Out Rodeo. This year, the rodeo takes place on April 12 and13 at the Big Valley Agriplex. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available. Only 17 people attended the Hall Board Bingo last week. There was no winner for the progressive jackpot. The consolation winners were Chris Jenke and Carol Wilkenson and the bonanza winners were Myra Greig and Carol Kashuba. No one walked away with the Loonie Pot this week. Don’t forget that there are only two Hall Board Bingos left for the season. The next Bingo is this Thursday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Big Valley United Church service schedule has been altered slightly for the month of March. No service will be held
at the church on Sunday, March 24. Instead, join them at the Big Valley Jubilee Hall for their annual spring Ham Supper and Silent Auction from 4:30 to 7 p.m. There will be a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. on March 29 and the Easter Sunday Service will be held at 7 p.m. on March 31. The Big Valley Evangelical Free Church Youth Grou plans to host a Pancake and Waffle Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. at the church. This fundraiser is for an upcoming youth event they have planned in May. The Big Valley Drop-In Centre will be hosting the Alberta 55 Floor Curling Tournament on Wednesday, March 27, beginning at 10 a.m. Big Valley area birthdays and anniversaries that fall between the beginning of January and the end of April will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 16, at the Drop-In Centre, beginning at 2 p.m.
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Floor curlers step up The Senior Centre played host to the annual crib tournament last Saturday. There was eighteen people from Big Valley, Castor and Halkirk. Edna from Big Valley came in first, Rose and Irene came in second and third. Anne Neilson, Olga Cox, Irene Schilling, Rose Koenraadt, Wendy Ashbacher, Edna Luft, Jacquie Dietrich and Adolf Heier were floor curling in Stettler on Monday. Twelve teams were involved in that tournament. The grade four to six students hosted a three team Jr. Basketball tournament on Weds. at the school. Out of town teams were from Byemoor and Christ King school in Stettler. Many thanks to the Jr. High students, the parent and grandparent school supporters for making this day a success. Profits go into the athletic fund. On Thursday the grades one through six were bused to the Valley Ski Hill near Alliance while the playschool group came with their parents. It was a cold but enjoyable outing. Congratulations to Kathy
Muncy on the arrival of an eight-pound, seven-ounce great-grandson, Owen Martin Walgenbaugh, born on March 14 in Stettler. Proud parents are Troy and Dianna, who also have a 2½ -year-old daughter, Hayley. Proud grandma is Rhonda Walgenbach. Congratulations to Lowell and Janette Berry on the arrival of their 6th great – grandchild. A girl, Brinley Marie was born to parents Carson and Jan Rock in Stettler on March 7. This is the fifth grandchild for Greg and Nancy Chick. Sympathy goes out to Bill and Connie Turre and family on the passing of Connies brother, Lyle Peterson of Calgary on March 12. A memorial gathering was held on Monday in Calgary. Helen Morel and her
daughter, Marie Bourque of Busby, flew to Vancouver and then on to Kamloops to visit with daughter, Suzzanne and Pierre Giasson for a few days holiday. Although the weather was still cool, it smelled like spring. Kent and Evelyn Johnson arrived home Monday from a few weeks’ holiday in the southern states. They thought they were getting home just in time for spring! Castor held its annual Men’s night out with several from our area in attendance. Coming up: March. 21 and March 28 – Ham or Turkey bingo just in time for Easter dinner in the hall at 7:30; March 22 – Variety bingo sponsored by the Helping Hands playschool group at 7 p.m. in the hall: March 25 to March 29 – Spring break for students.
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coming soon, the outdoor skating rink is wrapped up for the year. Thanks goes out to Clint Marshall for doing a great job keeping the facility in great shape. Spaghetti dinner is being served at the IOOF Hall on March 23 for anyone who
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Vehicle lands on roof off Highway 12 AMANDA SPENSLEY Stettler Fire and Rescue Last Tuesday, Stettler Regional Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle rollover. At about 4:30 p.m., fire crews were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 12 and Range Road 18-5, east of Stettler, where a single vehicle had entered the north ditch and rolled, landing on its roof. Traffic was down to one lane while crews disconnected the battery and provided fire support, as the vehicle was leaking fluid. The lone occupant of the vehicle was transported by ground ambulance to Stettler hospital. There were no immediate details about what caused the incident.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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‘Hockey captures essence of Canadian experience’ Big mistake. I have had numerous phone calls about the date of the Spring Fling. The date is actually April 20, not the date mentioned here last week. So take out the white-out and change the date on your calendar. Thank you to all the people who called to correct me. I guess they weren’t keen on doing it twice. The Rowley Poker Rally (try saying that three times fast) was a great success considering the spring blizzard that hit our community this weekend. I hope no
one ended up in the ditch trying to get to and from their events. They sold 288 hands to approximately 60 riders and machines. The top hand went to Marilyn Kopjar with four kings and she took home $360. The second place went to Quinn Davis from Stettler with $260 in his pocket and third place went to Perry Watt for a total of $100. The 50/50 went to Tracey Johnson, so watch out for her next trip to the city. Our group reported seeing a large herd of antelope being herded up the road
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by a truck and later on, a moose jumped into the action for a bit. No wildlife was hurt in this event — just want to be clear about that. Everyone enjoyed a hot bowl of chili and a few beverages to warm up with donuts at the second stop. It was a great day for
everyone, with a well laidout trail of over 70 kilometres and good stops along the way. Thanks to all the people who provided checkstops along the trail. Hockey is wrapping up in every league. Erica Nelson’s bantam AAA team out of Red Deer lost out in their first round of playoffs in an exciting final game, in which they went into three overtime periods before finally losing out to the worthy competition. It was a tough loss for a team that had gone into the playoffs in third position. Oh
well, there is always more hockey to play somewhere else. Also, Harley Avramenko’s female midget team in Stettler is currently playing off in their finals against Lacombe, with the first game in the best-of-three series planned for Tuesday night. Her team went in to the playoffs undefeated and they went on to play a double round-robin series against Warburg and Lacombe, then won every game except the one where they tied Lacombe. Now they will play Lacombe
again in a potentially threegame series to decide the champion. Good luck to all the girls and boys working hard for their teams as the season winds up. If you have some news about your teams, let me know so I can share it with the community. “Hockey captures the essence of the Canadian experience. In a land of inescapably and inhospitably cold, hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter, we are alive.” — Stephen Leacock
Botha concert goes country Donalda ‘a very busy community’ Is winter ever going to be over this year? The previous weekend, the weather was cold, and this past weekend was snow and wind again. Which brings blowing snow again to the roads. When spring finally does arrive, there is going to be a lot of water laying around and lots of mud out there to deal with. Unless the sun comes out like it did one year and started flooding the roads again in places, then it dries up quite quickly and does not have time to sink into the ground decently to give our farmers the moisture they need for their fields. It has been a long winter this year, with it starting in October and still going to this day, so isn’t six months enough of it? It will be nice to see green and to see the puss willows start coming out. With Easter coming soon, it would be nice to have this snow gone and things kind of dried up so the Easter bunny can get around without too much trouble. So come on weather ... smarten up. Talking about green, hopefully everyone had a lot of fun on St. Patrick’s Day that just passed this pass weekend.Anyone find their pot of gold? With Easter soon upon us, I would like to Congratulate all the people that won Hams at the Ham Bingo, this passed Tuesday evening.Everyone had a lot of fun, and also congratulations to all the winners. Bingo’s happen every second Tuesday evening and the next one will be held on the 2nd of April, starting at 7:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome out to these so come on out and try out your luck, who knows you could be the next big winner. These are held at the Botha Senior Centre. Zumba classes are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Botha Hall, and then every Thursday evenings at 7 o’clock also is Booty Bounce and Cardiovascular Hip Hop Classes, so come on out and have some fun with a great group of people. It’s great exercise and everyone enjoys themselves at both of these.If you would like information on one or both of them please call Callie Turigan at 403-742-8308. What a exciting Sunday afternoon coming up this Sunday March 24. The dates have changed from the last Sunday of this month, to this Sunday as the last Sunday is Easter Sunday, so the date has changed. So please come out to the Botha Hall this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to hear the “Country Gem” Band entertaining the crowd. Also, if you would like to wear some Easter colours feel free do so, just come on out and have some fun.There will be a Pooled Lunch so please bring buns/sandwiches or dessert with you to share. All ages are welcome to come out and enjoy
themselves at these dances. For more information on the dances, please call Doug or Bernadette Haustein at 403-742-3994 or fax 403-742-1115. Quilting time at the Botha Senior Centre happens again on March 25, this coming Monday. So bring your quilting items with you, and come out and spend the day with your friends and neighbours. Easter Monday (April 1), come out to the Botha Senior Centre at 11:30 a.m. for the Botha monthly meeting. Apparently, the community has told me (THIS IS NOT an APRIL FOOL’S JOKE) that there is actually going to be the monthly meeting that day. So please come out at 11:30 a.m. and attend the meeting. There will be a pot luck first, so please bring one of your favourite dishes to share, and the meeting will follow right after. Hopefully, all seniors will be able to attend this day. This coming Sunday is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Easter. So come on out at 9 a.m. to the Botha United Church to hear Reverend Susan Bowyer’s sermon on this important holiday season. Church services will be held at 9 a.m. from now until the end of June. The church members would love to see everyone join them in worship. Then next Sunday, March 31, is Easter Sunday, so let’s put the true meaning back in Easter. Coffee is always on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m and they would love to see everyone come out and join them.This is held at the Botha Senior Centre. Then every Wednesday at the same place starting at 1 p.m. they would love to see everyone come out for a friendly game of carpet bowling. It’s a great way to visit and also a lot of fun to play. Then Thursday afternoon come on back to the Botha Senior Centre at 1p.m for a friendly game of floor curling. These are both a lot of fun and great exercise. At the Botha School, they are all getting ready for the Easter activities. and also very excited about the trip coming up this coming Monday to the Alliance Ski Hill to go skiing. This is probably the last ski trip they will be going on till next winter, so hopefully everyone has a fun time and the weather is great for them.
By Darlene Tantrum Donalda Museum Many meetings were held last week to plan events for the spring and summer. As always, Donalda is a very busy community. During the March break, there’ll be lego time at the library Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. The art gallery is undergoing refurbishing and painting on the lower level and will be complete to
open our first exhibit in April. This will be art from our students at the school. There will be a Gala Night to open the exhibit. The Donalda School is planning a 100-year reunion for June 29 and 30. The next planning meeting is April 9 at 4:30 p.m. at the school library. If you are interested in being part of the planning call Mr. Seale at 403-883-2280. Donalda Coulee Friend-
ship Club will hold a fundraising auction on May 12, and a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Jam Session. Birthday greetings go out to Dustin Klatt, Carsen Wiebe, Melissa Gebhardt, Jeff Henderson, Amanda O’Malley Vikse, Kelly Halseth, Mason Walker, Sheena Lovelace, Brent Schweer, Dawson Nixon, Mike Swedberg, and anyone else celebrating this week. Happy Birthday!
77th Annual Ponoka Stampede Parade 2013 THEME: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Friday, June 28, 2012 Starting at 10:00 a.m.• Judging at 9:00 a.m.
STAMPEDE PARADE ENTRY FORM Name: _____________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________ ____________________________________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: _______________ Contact Person: _____________________________ Category You Are Entering: ____________________ ____________________________________________ Brief Description of Your Entry: ________________ ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Registration deadline; June 26, 2013 Mail entries to: Greg Gordon, Parade Director Box 4336, Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7 or fax to 403-783-5858 or phone cell 403-704-3541
Weather not suitable for calving season Many farmers are in the throes of newborn calves and the weather is not co-operating with the busy time of year. Congratulations to Troy and Diana Walgenbach on the birth of their baby boy, Owen Martin on March 14, a sister for Haley. Proud grandparents are Rhonda Walgenbach, Larry and Madge Strom, all of the Gadsby area, as well as great-grandmother Kathy Muncy. New grandparents Don and Elsie Yates are pleased to announce the birth of their grand-daughter Sofia Marsha, seven pounds, 16 ounces on March 15. Proud parents are Glen and Alma Yates. The family resides in Frederick, Maryland, USA. Don and Elsie had a bit of practice being nana and papa when Glen adopted Sofia’s older brother Sergia. Happy 83rd birthday to Bill Boyd on March 14. Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren drove to Innisfail last Saturday to the home of Dallas and
The members of the Stettler Rotary Club would like to extend a hearty thank you, for your commitment in making the Rotary Rock A World Qualifier event successful.
Cindy McAllister to celebrate great-grandson Dallon’s fifth birthday with a full house of family and friends. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Peters chaperoned 21 students from William E. Composite High School in Stettler to Edmonton as they headed to the provincial archery tournament at the Boats and Sportsman Expo last Friday. Hometown girl Brittany McKay came in 10th with 248 points out of 300. First place went to Shannon Hammond with 264 points and Will Roberts won first for boys. Despite the cold snowy weather, the cash and ham Bingo on Saturday night attracted 27 players. The loonie pot continues to grow. The next scheduled Bingo is April 20.
Congratulations to Neil Connor rink consisting of Collin Georget, Rene Bernard and Brian Sribney, of Stettler Rotary and Jason Svenningsen rink consisting of Al Pawlowich, Ken Tober, Graham Anderson, of Spruce Grove Rotary for qualifying to represent Western Canada at the Rotary World Curling in Aberdeen Scotland, March, 2014. Your generous contributions helped to make our vision a reality by building good will and better friendships. Partnership with our sponsors is vital to the success of the club in helping our community and the world.
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Bashaw early front-runner for country concert R ICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Bashaw was leading the way last weekend in provincial voting for the Small Town Saturday Night contest. For the second consecutive year, the town is bidding to stage a country music concert this spring in partnership with the Big Valley Jamboree. Among the province’s seven entries this year, Bashaw was the early front-runner last Friday, followed by New Sarepta, Foremost, Namao, Cold Lake, Bonnyville and Grimshaw. The online voting continues until March 25 at 11:59 p.m. The winner of the concert is slated to be announced March 28. “Vote each day, share our video with your friends and family and ask them to vote for Bashaw, and add your friends and family to the Facebook group,” said Jackie Northey of the Bashaw committee. The communities are vying for an April 27 concertheadlined by Chad Brownlee, with a songwriters’ circle that’s expected to feature Clayton Bellamy, Alee, Bobby Wills and Tenille. Videos are posted on YouTube, with the finalists noted on the contest website. Bashaw, which finished fourth last year, is looking for support from Stettler, a top-10 finalist last year.
RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter
A new 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is in the hands of the Heartland Victim Services, a division of the Stettler RCMP detachment. From left are Stettler RCMP Sgt. Duncan Babchuk, victim services treasurer Betty Birch, co-ordinator Pat Hamilton and Kelly Hicks of Stettler Dodge, which has sponsored the passenger van.
Stettler dealership sponsors van for Heartland Victim Services RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Victims of crime who need a lift can now be transported by Heartl a n d Vi c t i m S e r v i c e s , w i t h a n ew s ev e n passenger van sponsored by Stettler Dodge. Stettler RCMP and H e a r t l a n d Vi c t i m S e rvices accepted the 2012 D o d g e G r a n d C a r ava n from Stettler Dodge last Friday. “It will be more comfortable for our ad-
v o c a t e s a n d v i c t i m s ,” said Pat Hamilton, the program co-ordinator. Advocates have long used their private vehicles to transport victims to places as far away as Calgary and Edmonton, which often includes mothers with young children car seats and suitcases, which have been difficult in smaller vehicles, she said. Now the new van will provide that comfort for everyone. “We leased a van like this last year to take people to a national
parole board hearing a n d i t ’s v e r y n i c e t o drive,” Hamilton said. “Everyone will be glad to have it.” Victim services will also use the van for advocates training and other related calls. Stettler Dodge s h ow e d i t s c o m m u n i t y spirit again in supplying the van. “It’s our commitment to support programs and services in our community,” said Kelly Hicks, owner of Stettler Dodge. “We can do our part to help out.”
A passenger van brings local services up to standard as part of the global program. “It’s fantastic to have a c c e s s t o a va n ,” s a i d Sgt. Duncan Babchuk of Stettler RCMP. “ I t ’s s t a n d a r d t h a t victim services units are self-sufficient. With a va n , y o u c a n ’t g e t a better utility.” The Stettler van is expected to be “very useful for victims services to go to a scene, particularly at night and provide temporary comfort and shelter.”
RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter
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Members of the Stettler Storm pose for celebratory photographs after winning the provincial bantam A hockey championship Sunday at the Stettler Recreation Centre. In front of the banner in the back row (from left) are Matt Cassidy, Jordan Lee and Brendan Pederson. In the front row (from left) are Ethan Rost and Brendan Bardwell.
STORM AS GOOD AS GOLD Stettler crowned provincial bantam A champion at home JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor While multiple snowfalls and frigid temperatures made for hockey weather outside the Stettler Recreation Centre last weekend, the Stettler Storm prevailed inside the rink. The Storm lived up to their name and won the provincial bantam A hockey championship on home ice Sunday. They went through the four-day tournament unbeaten in six games, including a 5-3 victory over the Okotoks Oilers in the goldmedal match. “It’s amazing,” said Storm assistant captain Quade Cassidy, still in full gear as the post-game celebration extended into Sunday evening. “There’s nothing that could beat this. It’s awesome. I can’t believe we actually won it in our hometown. We’re all so excited and everyone is congratulating us. It’s just great.” It’s been that kind of season for the Storm, the class of the North Central Minor Hockey Association bantam A league this season and most certainly not a token host of the 10-team provincial championship. Indeed, the championship hats and gold medals were a good fit for the Storm, whose provincial-
playoff attire included souvenir hoodies and matching track pants. Storm centre Jordan Lee planned to proudly wear his “gold hat” and hoodie to school Monday. “It’s going to be lots of fun,” said Lee, a Grade 9 student at William E. Hay Composite High School. In front of hundreds of hometown fans, the Storm had plenty of fun Sunday, which began with their 3-2 semifinal victory over the Olds Grizzlys. In the other semifinal, Okotoks came back from a 3-0 deficit and defeated the Whitecourt Wolverines 4-3 in double overtime. Including 25 minutes of overtime, that game didn’t end until noon, three hours before the final. In between the playoff games Sunday, the Storm settled into the relative comfort of their own homes — as they did all weekend. “We get to sleep in our own beds,” said Lee, 14. “That’s an advantage. I think that’s one of the things that helped us out. As well, they (the Oilers) were a little tired. “Between games, we had some roast beef upstairs (in the Stettler Recreation Centre), and I went home and just watched some TV — the Penguins-Bruins game.” Akin to the NHL brand, Lee and his teammates
played sound, fundamental hockey — the kind that has befuddled their opponents all season long. “Our speed and our creativity (stand out),” Lee said. “And it’s just a great bunch of guys to play hockey with. Lots of fun.” He said head coach Rory Rost masterfully motivated the players throughout the season and they gained momentum from a dominant run that saw Stettler go 162-2 in league play and win the Zone 7 championship en route to the provincials. In the words of their provincial gold-medal adversaries, the Storm were a well-oiled machine Sunday. “They’re pretty deep,” said Okotoks coach Ted Stewart. “It’s hard to find any chinks out there. “The (5-3) score probably flattered us a little bit today (in the final). I mean, our guys battled hard this morning. We were maybe a little bit battle-weary this afternoon, but we hung around. “Stettler is well-coached — better-coached than the (Whitecourt) team we played this morning, so we could create a little bit (in the semifinal) because of that. But this afternoon, Stettler’s D (defence) was strong. They were good. (The Storm) were too much for our defence today.” Stettler outshot Okotoks
44-24. The Storm led 3-0 midway through the game, but the Oilers scored three of the next four goals to cut the Stettler lead to 4-3 after two periods. The score stayed that way until Tye Mulgrove’s second goal of the game with 3:03 left gave Stettler all the insurance it needed. With 1:15 remaining, the Oilers put goaltender Pierre Wiederhold on the bench in favour of an extra skater, but they also had to kill a penalty for the final 36 seconds. It was a four-point finale for the small-but-mighty Mulgrove, who returned to action in time for the tournament after being sidelined with a broken collarbone. Hard-nosed winger Mark Bengert also collected two goals and two assists for Stettler. He got things started late in the first period when he redirected a Brett Coleman point shot. Cassidy scored the other Storm goal and Lee added two assists. Workhorse goaltender Ben Bauman, who played every minute for Stettler, made 21 saves in the final. Curtis Belbin tallied twice for Okotoks and assisted on Tyler Ziehl’s goal. In preliminary play, Stettler won three straight games before tying Whitecourt 4-4 in their final Pool A game Saturday evening. Whitecourt also had three wins and a tie, entering
the playoff round. In Pool B action, Okotoks won three games and lost 5-2 to Olds, which also posted a 3-1 record. Rost said he and assistant coaches Craig Spady, Les Ternes and Malcolm Starling were fortunate to work with a mature group of Stettler-area teenagers. “The boys played unbelievably all weekend and there’s not much more to say than that,” Rost said. “As coaches, we’re just a small part of it. We’re just here for the ride, and really enjoyed it, for sure. “I actually said to the boys, ‘I don’t need to go to Disneyland. I’m on a rollercoaster right now.’ There’s lots of highs and lows and ups and downs, but we tried to keep the boys fairly evenkeeled. Every game was one step. We emphasized, ‘That’s one step, but we’ve got a little more work to do.’ “But the work is done.” While the work is done on the provincial front, the Storm are trying to finish the season with a North Central championship. Last night at home, they were scheduled to host Sylvan Lake in the first game of the best-ofthree league final. Game 2 goes tonight at Sylvan Lake. A third game, if necessary, would be played next Monday night in Stettler. The season ended
prematurely for Stettler defenceman and assistant captain Cayden Spady, who suffered a broken collarbone in a snowmobiling accident on the eve of the provincials. The Storm lost forward Jeff Ternes in the semifinal Sunday morning. He left the game with a knee injury. “We were playing hard for Jeff and Cayden,” Cassidy said. “We missed those guys.” The Oilers missed a key cog in defenceman Jace Westin, who was sidelined in the first overtime period of their semifinal marathon. “He hadn’t played for three weeks and just came back (for the tournament),” Stewart said of Westin. “He had a broken collarbone and it probably wasn’t quite healed, but he wanted to play. We were a little shortbenched after he got hurt. Certainly, he’s one of our leaders back there. “But, they (the Storm) were just better than us. Flat out, they beat us. We needed to be better and we couldn’t find any energy. They didn’t give us any opportunity to create energy. Our strength is getting the puck deep and working a cycle. We couldn’t create any pressure. They move the puck quick, and we couldn’t create any turnovers. There you have it — 5-3.” Continued on Page B2
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Bantam A Storm unbeaten en route to provincial title Continued from Page B1 As he has done all season, Bauman carried the mail in the Stettler net. The Storm don’t have a backup, so they enlisted the services of Stettler bantam B goalie Will Roberts for their two playoff games Sunday. After returning home from the bantam B provincials at Slave Lake on Saturday night, Roberts dressed as the A team’s backup. Bauman’s performance typified that of all the Storm players, Rost said. “I’ll go up and down the line, and where do I start and where do I stop? We got an effort and a contribution from all 18 kids this weekend. “It was a wonderful weekend.” SEMIFINAL Stettler 3 Olds 2 — Storm captain Matt Sylvester netted two goals, including the winner. Quade Cassidy also scored for Stettler, which trailed 1-0 after the first period but took a 3-1 lead after scoring a pair of four-on-four goals 14 seconds apart six minutes into the third. After those Storm goals, the Grizzlys replaced starting goaltender Spencer Bearchell with Levi Mitchell. They faced a combined 27 shots. Alan Klinck’s goal brought Olds to within one with 2:22 left. Klinck assisted on Matthew Gaudette’s opening goal. Ben Bauman blocked 33 shots for Stettler, which staved off penalty trouble in the final 10 minutes.
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Quade Cassidy of the Stettler Storm bites into his gold medal as the hosts celebrated thier provincial victory. POOL A PLAY Stettler 4 Whitecourt 4 — Storm defenceman Drew Cassidy scored two second-period goals Saturday evening in the final preliminary round game for both teams. Matt Sylvester and Quade Cassidy tallied in the third as Stettler bounced back from a 4-2 deficit. Stettler goaltender Ben Bauman recorded 35 stops. Stettler 7 Lloydminster 4 — Mark Bengert had a pair of Stettler goals Saturday, and singles went to Jeff Ternes, Brendan Bardwell, Quade Cassidy, Jackson Zimmermann and Tye Mulgrove. Jordan Lee bagged three assists. Stettler 6 Beaumont 3 — Jackson Zimmermann potted two goals and set up another Friday as the Storm outscored the Braves 3-0 in the final period. Defenceman Paul du Toit scored the winning goal. Jeff Ternes, Brendan Bardwell and Jordan Lee had the other Stettler goals. Matt Sylvester collected three assists, and Quade Cassidy and Euan Hanton had two each. Stettler 8 Edmonton 0 — The Storm outshot the KC Sabres 64-8 and got goals from eight players Thursday — Jordan Lee, Brendan Pederson, Quade Cassidy, Ethan Rost, Mark Bengert, Brendan Bardwell, Brett Coleman and Cole Pedersen. Matt Sylvester registered three assists and Bardwell and Pedersen each added a couple of helpers.
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Double-overtime heroics ‘awesome’ JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor Matthew Scott made history in Stettler on Sunday. Scott’s double-overtime goal gave the Okotoks Oilers a 4-3 semifinal victory over the Whitecourt Wolverines in the provincial bantam A hockey championship. Scott’s shorthanded goal at 14:49 of the second overtime period completed the Oilers’ comeback from a
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The Stettler Legion Blues defeated the Rimbey Renegades 7-6 in overtime Monday night at Stettler Recreation Centre to sweep their best-of-three North Central Minor Hockey Association Tier 1 midget championship series 2-0. This weekend, the Blues are off to Provost to compete in the midget B provincial championship tournament.
Stettler midgets earn North Central banner Legion Blues bound for provincial midget B championship at Provost Brett Rider’s overtime goal gave the Stettler Legion Blues the North Central Minor Hockey Association midget A championship Monday night at the Stettler Recreation Centre. The Blues won 7-6 to sweep the bestof-three final 2-0 and capture the Tier 1 banner. One night earlier, Stettler scored four unanswered goals in the third period to win 7-3 at Rimbey. Later this week, the Blues are off to Provost for the provincial midget B championship. On Monday night in Stettler, the Blues were the comeback kids. Micah Croker converted a pass from captain Parker Cassidy with just 50 seconds left in regulation time to force overtime. It was Croker’s second goal of the game. Riley Anderson, Chase McGonigal, Logan Davidson and Brogan Cassidy also scored for Stettler, which came back from 2-0, 4-3, 5-4 and 6-5 deficits. Justin McKenzie contributed three assists. Devon Woelk finished the game in the Stettler net and allowed just one goal on 15 shots through 25 minutes in relief of Jordan McCallum. Douglas Wing had a hat trick for Rimbey, and league scoring champion Kale Lapointe added a goal and two assists. Milton Elliott recorded three assists. Stettler fired 49 shots at Nolan Carruthers, while Rimbey managed a combined 40
against Woelk and McCallum. In the series-opener Sunday, Davidson powered Stettler with three goals and an assist. McGonigal contributed a goal and two assists, Anderson bagged three assists, Croker netted a goal and one helper, and Stefan du Toit had a goal. Lapointe led Rimbey with two goals and an assist. Stettler recorded 35 shots against Cody Scott (22 saves on 28 shots through 52 minutes) and Carruthers (six saves on seven shots through eight minutes). The Blues broke open a 3-3 game in the final period, beginning with Croker’s winner six minutes into the period. Stettler goaltender Woelk picked up an assist on Davidson’s first goal. In the regular season, Lapointe was the runaway scoring champion, with 59 goals and 114 points in 28 games. In second place was teammate Tye Munro, with 44 goals and 71 points in 28 games. Stettler’s Davidson was sixth in league scoring with 26 goals and 43 points in 26 games. At the eight-team provincial championship in Provost, the Zone 7 champion Blues are in Pool B with Sexsmith, Bow Island and Olds. Provost, Lac la Biche, Edson and Devon make up Pool A. Stettler plays twice Friday — at 9 a.m. against Bow Island and at 8:30 p.m. versus
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By Greg Meachem Black Press The Red Deer Rebels ended their regular season last Saturday before learning the identity of their first-round Western Hockey League playoff opponent. “It took 72 games to find out,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter, whose club completed a 5-1 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings at Rexall Place about 20 minutes before Anthony Bardaro’s shootout goal gave the Prince Albert Raiders a 4-3 win over the visiting Saskatoon Blades. With the win, the Raiders clinched fifth place in the Eastern Conference — two points clear of the Swift Current Broncos — and will be at the Centrium this Friday and Saturday for the first two games of a best-ofseven conference quarter-final against the fourth-place Rebels. Games 3 and 4 will
go the following Tuesday and Wednesday at Prince Albert. The Rebels, it could be argued, will be slight favourites in the quarter-final after winning the regularseason series with the Raiders 2-1-1. “All of the games were good, hard-fought games,” Sutter said. “Prince Albert has some real good offensive players, but I think we match up well against them. You have to expect it to be a heck of a series.” The Rebels closed out their regular season on a negative note Saturday. The visitors, though, were still in the game after 40 minutes despite being minus the services of six of their top players, including netminder Patrik Bartosak, who served as Bolton Pouliot’s backup. “We had a real good first period, then in the second they pushed us pretty
hard and we just didn’t get a whole lot of momentum going our way,” Sutter said. “We weren’t great at moving the puck and they seemed to play a lot of the period in our end.” The clubs were tied 1-1 after 20 minutes, with Cole Benson scoring for the Oil Kings in front of a loud crowd of 16,370, and Tyson Ness replying for the Rebels. Trevor Cheek and Curtis Lazar staked the home side to a 3-1 lead with secondperiod goals and Edgars Kulda and Mitch Moroz, on the power play, sealed the deal with goals 62 seconds apart early in the third. “When you’re up against a real good team with five of your top players not dressed and your No. 1 goalie not playing, you’re thinking that it’s going to catch up to you at some point,” Sutter said.
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Obituaries Robert Allen “Bob” Authenac 1942 - 2013
Mr. Robert Allen Authenac passed away surrounded by his family in the Drumheller Hospital on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the age of 70 years. Bob was born in Big Valley in 1942 where he lived until his passing. Bob is survived by his loving wife Rose; son Kevin (Barb); daughters Joette (Ron) and Tenley (Neil); nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings Marguerite and Yvonne (Les) and Carmen (Lawrence). He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Florence; by his daughter Eva Ladawn; brothers Bill, Jack and by sisters Ruth and Genevieve. Bob very much enjoyed his farming and in his later years, loved to travel with his wife, fishing and seeing the country. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A prayer vigil was held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. with the Funeral Mass taking place at the Christ-King Catholic Church on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Donatus Ihekwoa as celebrant. Following the interment in the Lake View Cemetery, a Reception and Fellowship took place at the Big Valley Jubilee Hall. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Bob, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or to the Cerebral Palsy Association 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
COOK Robert J. 1939 - 2013 Robert J. Cook passed away suddenly in Red Deer on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the age of 73 years. Bob will be lovingly remembered by Pat Cook and their children Bobby and Ronald o f R e d D e e r, b r o t h e r G r a n t (Sharon) and their children Jennifer and Rachel of Edmonton and brother-in-law Richard Bennett and his son Jaime. Bob was predeceased by his parents Jack and Eleanor and sister Linda. Bob was born and raised in the Stettler area and lived most of his life in Red Deer. He enjoyed golfing, curling and spending time with his friends, and had a long successful career in truck sales with Glover International. Big Bob’s greatest love was his two sons, who will miss him dearly. A memorial service in honor of Robert will be held in April, 2013. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
In Memoriam In loving memory of Ruth Lillian Kirkpatrick March 19, 2009 You were the rock that we all leaned on. No matter where life took us or what we were involved in we knew we were supported. We carry on as you would have wanted, through our daily joys and challenges. You are never far away. We remember with fondness and a smile the times when we needed a little more guidance and received it in your subtle style. We miss the hugs and winks. You were our safe haven. Yet we are strengthened in the knowledge that there is a beacon in the mist guiding us home. We miss you more than a few words can express. Love always, Ralph, boys and family
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NAIRN - CHYZ FUNERAL HOME Roblin, MB 204-937-2111 GALLEBERG Fredrick “Rick” 1945 - 2013 Mr. Rick Galleberg of Stettler, AB formerly of Big Valley, AB passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his loving partner Karen Symes and her daughters Julie and Teressa, his sisters Dianne (Dick) Haworth and Marilee (Ron) Raines and by brother Mike (Mary) Galleberg and their families. A celebration of Rick’s life will take place at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Rick, †memorial contributions may b e m a d e t o S TA R S A i r Ambulance, the Stollery Children’s Hospital or to the Big Valley Cemetery 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
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DUMONT Lenard Lyman Lenard Lyman Dumont, age 79 years of The Heart Haven L o d g e , S t e t t l e r, A B a n d formerly of Roblin, MB, passed away Friday March 1, 2013 at Stettler Hospital, Stettler, AB. Surviving are son, Dale (Sherry) Dumont of Kelowna, B.C; daughters, Marlene (Dean) Kozak of Stettler, AB, Lorraine (Don) Schmollinger of Roblin, MB, Elaine (Randy) Hudye of Stettler, AB, Diane (Jim) Gall of Regina, SK; as well as grandchildren Dustin and Dallas Schmollinger, Billy and Jay-Dean Kozak, Keylan and Avery Hudye, and Joshua Gall. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday March 8, 2013 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Roblin, MB and Interment at Roblin Catholic Cemetery. Memorial Gifts may be given to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Box 1026, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0. Notes of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting nairn-chyzfuneralhome.com
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Births It’s A Boy! On behalf of new parents Mark and Brenna Kudras, please join us for a Baby Shower to celebrate the birth of Kaysen Paul Kudras. To be held from 2-4 pm on Sunday, March 24 at the Stettler Ramada Conference Room
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ANTIQUE SHOW - Western Canada’s longest running collectors show - Antiques, collectibles, and pop culture. 38th Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors Show & Sale. Sellers from across Canada. Special collectors displays. Antique evaluations by Canadian Antiques Roadshow appraiser Frank Hall - $12 per item. Good Friday, Mar. 29, 9 - 5 p.m.; Sat., Mar. 30, 10 - 5 p.m. Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton. 780-437-9722; www. wildroseantiquecollectors.ca ATTENTION all former staff of the Stettler Brand Office; we are planning an office staff reunion in the Ramada Motel, Stettler on May 4, 2013. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kathy Gschaid 403-327-9431 or Dawn Benoit 403-742-6226 for further details.
Mennonite Youth Easter Program Mennonite Church 10 miles south of Stettler on Hwy. 56 & 2 miles east
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THE Annual meeting of the Stettler Seniors Social Club will be held on Sunday, March 24, at the Stettler Drop-In Centre, with a potluck dinner at 12 noon, with the meeting to follow. The club will supply the meat and anyone attending is asked to bring vegetables, salad or dessert. Everyone welcome.
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DO YOU KNOW A GREAT VOLUNTEER? The Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) and Direct Energy are now accepting nominations for the Alberta Volunteer Citizen of the Year award to recognize someone who goes above and beyond to help others in the community. Nominations are open to all residents served by AWNA newspapers. As a reward for giving so much, the winner will get a $1000 cash prize from Direct Energy and a $5000 donation to their community organization of choice. Visit: directenergy.com/vcoy or awna.com. Nominations close Sunday, March 31, 2013.
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Full/Part Time Store Administrator Position Now Available Then Kal Tire wants you to consider becoming a part of our team. With over 230 locations, Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. We offer a motivating and fun atmosphere, empowering and supportive work culture and a comprehensive on the job training program. Do you have ... • A desire to provide customer service through sales, tire replacement and repair. • The ability to work in a fast paced, customer oriented workplace where multitasking is often required. • A strong desire to exceed customer expectations. • A professional, friendly and courteous demeanor. • An understanding of a variety of accounting principles including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and payroll. • Effective problem solving, planning, organizing and communications skills. • The attitude to successfully work in a team atmosphere. With competitive salary and benefits programs, as well as the opportunity to participate in profit sharing, Kal Tire could be just the career move you’ve been looking for! Position will commence when a suitable candidate is found. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jade or Jim by fax to 403742-3317, by email to janderson@kaltire.com For additional information about Kal Tire please visit our website at www.kaltire.com
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PROFESSIONAL BUILDING only 1 block off main street. This well maintained office building has 5 offices and 10 parking spaces. Great Investment Opportunity! MLS # CA0002930 $235,000.
NEAT, CLEAN 1/2 DUPLEX with 2 bedrooms, main floor laundry and finished bsmt. This low maintenance home would be ideal for seniors. Attached garage. MLS # CA0010003 $229,000.
2 BDRM/1 BATH BUNGALOW. Main floor laundry and the basement is ready to be developed. Large yard and single detached garage. MLS # CA326921 $99,500.
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JAMES DADENSKY Brand New ~ Very Affordable 3 bdrm 2 bath mobile home on its own lot! Featuring vaulted ceiling, new appliances, spacious master bdrm. Take this opportunity to own your own home and not pay high rent! #CA0003457. $189,900.
Beautiful kitchen with brand new Impressive two storey! appliances. Fresh paint and flooring Completely developed. Mature upstairs. Double garage. Paved RV landscaping. Quiet cul-de-sac pad. $287,000. Call now! location. Asking $479,000. Very nice!
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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.
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1700 sq. ft. 2 storey family home. Large kitchen formal dining or living room. $339,900. Call Doug for details.
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4 bdrms, 2 baths, totally redone inside. Come take a look. $259,500. Call Jill.
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Built in 2007, 1200 sq. ft. home, fenced with over sized dble garage. Priced to sell @ $195,000. Call Wade.
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9.12 acres with a home 15 min all pavement south of Stettler. $429,000. Call Wade.
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Newer larger home on 1.38 acres. Within walking distance to town. $499,000. Call Edna.
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Remodeled 3 Bdrm One level home on large lot with single garage. $259,500. Call Doug.
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BRAND NEW, 4 bdrm duplex. $265,000. Call Garry.
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ARNETT & BURGESS
Looking for an oilďŹ eld contract operator for the Stettler area.
is now accepting applications for the following position: RECEPTION/ TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT Bashaw OfďŹ ce Excellent computer skills required, ability to deal with the public, clients and employees. Must be energetic, self motivated, excellent communication skills, and organized. Please submit resumes via Fax: 1-780-384-2402 Email: hr@abpipeliners.com
Please send resume to: Box M, c/o Stettler Independent, Box 310, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
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CLEANERS NEEDED for Retail Department Store in Red Deer. Morning Shift Heavy Duty $13.50/hr. 5:00 am. - 11:00 am Afternoon Shift Light Duty $12/hr. 2:30 pm. - 6:30 pm. No sub contracts E-mail: jobs@ magicmaintenance.ca Fax: 403-273-5645
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In Forestburg is accepting applications for: Equipment Operator / Yard Supervisor Knowledge of oilfield materials and heavy equipment operation a must. A strong wage and competitive benefits package to the person who meets these requirements.
Please email resume to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net or fax to 780-582-3922
Prism Integrated Solutions Inc.
• Hydrovac Trucks • Vac Trucks • Combo Vac Trucks • Water Trucks • Light Plants
VacAttack is expanding into Stettler & Area! We are currently looking to hire drivers and swampers for our fleet of modern & well maintained Trucks. Experience is preferred, but willing to train if employee is motivated to learn. Top wages and great benefit package. Resumes can be submitted by emailing to vacattack@telus.net., or mail to Box 59, Millett AB T0C 1Z0 or call 1-888-424-4822.
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Experience is an asset.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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In Forestburg is accepting applications for: Quality Control Manager Successful applicant will be experience in ASME Sec VIII Div. 1 vessels, and Process Piping, as well as the various Oil and Gas Producers Specs. Knowledge of document control and material management also a must. A strong wage and competitve benefits package to the person who meets these requirements. Please email resume to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net or fax to 780-582-3922
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RSSJ Holdings Ltd O/A Tim Horton’s
Sherritt International Corporation Sherritt Corporation is a leading naturalInternational resources company with locations is Canada a leading naturalSaskatchewan resources company with locations in (Alberta, and Ontario), Cuba in Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan Ontario), work Cuba and Madagascar. Sherritt providesand a dynamic and Madagascar. Sherritt provides a dynamic work environment that promotes and invests in growth environment in that and invests in growth opportunities eachpromotes of its principal businesses and – opportunities in each of its principal businesses and – most importantly – its people. most importantly – its people. Our Sherritt Coal division is Canada’s largest thermal coal producer, surface mineslargest in the provinces of Alberta Our Sherritt with Coal ten division is Canada’s thermal coal producer, with ten surface mines in theProducing provinces ofmore Alberta and Saskatchewan. and Saskatchewan. than 94% of the Producing thermal more produced than 94% ofinthethe thermal coal produced the country, Sherritt coal country, Sherritt incurrently supplies currently supplies domestic utilities and international companies with fuel domestic utilities and international companies with fuel for for electricity generation. electricity generation.
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Qualifications: Qualifications: The ideal candidate will posses a Journeyman Trades The ideal candidate willEngineering posses a University Degree or diploma certificate, Mechanical Technologist diploma or related Accounting andofpossess leastoftwo yearsmining of related degree to with a minimum 5 to 10 at years related and experience and be working towards a professional designation. supervisory experience. Other combinations of education and Other combinations of experience and educationofmay be experience may be considered. Demonstration excellent considered. interpersonal, communication, leadership and organizational skills as well as the ability to learn quickly and maintain Sherritt Coaleven offers competitive compensation and motivation in athe face of inevitable setbacks is benefits an asset. package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development. Sherritt Coal offers a competitive compensation and benefits Closing April 1,for 2013 package and provides the date: opportunity personal growth and development. Please e-mail or faxdate: your January resume and cover letter to Closing 28, 2013 Human Resources: E-mail: careers.PEMSHM@sherrittcoal.com Fax: 403.884.3003 Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to
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Phone 403-742-1755 A&W is a Canadian success story with over 700 franchised restaurants across Canada. Canalta Food Services Ltd. is a major A&W franchisee, owning and operating 30 restaurants across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Our location at Stettler is now hiring a
Restaurant Manager. All levels of experience are welcome. This job will require work in inventory management, scheduling sales projection, human resource management and ďŹ nancial management. As an A&W employee you receive: • An opportunity to advance and grow within CMJ Foods Ltd. • Food discounts • Competitive pay (annual salary 42,000/year paid weekly, opportunity for quarterly bonuses) • A great working climate • Health BeneďŹ ts (eligible after six months) Apply now at aw.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!
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The Bethany Group is hiring for the following positions:
Qualifications: Current Registration with CLPNA Geriatric nursing an asset Medication Administration & Demonstrated Competency Course Basic Rescuer – Level A CPR certification is required.
has an immediate opening for a full time legal assistant with particular experience in corporate organization and filings and wills and estates. Salary and benefits are negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. We will only reply to those applicants meeting our criteria. Please email your resume to kbeattie@scblaw.ca.
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GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College has Collaborative degree programs in Nursing, Computing and Education that you can complete right on its Grande Prairie campus. We offer a great college experience - small class sizes, excellent instructors that care about you and your future, small town atmosphere with city amenities. You can also start on your chosen degree in Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Arts, Science, Business or Commerce - a great transition from high school to university. Call 1-888-539-2911 for more information and to speak with an advisor; www.gprc.ab.ca.
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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.
MORGAN CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. - Looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators & Heavy Equipment Mechanics for work in oilfield & heavy civil construction projects. Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work. Email resume: careers@mcel.ca. Fax 780-960-8930 or apply in person: 702 Acheson Road, Acheson, Alberta
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
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.
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Heavy Equipment experience would be an asset. and also
B Pressure Welders Please fax resume to 403-742-3908 or email watsonwelding@xplornet.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.
Restaurant/ Hotel
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THE TAMARACK INN requires an experienced Bar Manager with Protect and ProServe. Contact Marty at 403-845-5252 or fax resume to 403-845-4848.
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ABEL CORPORATION is seeking an EDGE BANDER OPERATOR for full time permanent employment. Applicants will require a minimum of three years exp. with compatible edge equipment and must have a reliable means of transportation. This position offers a competitive industry wage and full benefits after six months of employment. Please email resumes to projects@abelcorp.ca or fax 403-782-2729 care of Sean. Resumes should indicate specific equipment applicants have operated including make and model.
Cape Manufacturing Ltd. is looking for:
“B� PRESSURE WELDERS STRUCTURAL WELDER CWB Certification preferred.
STRUCTURAL WELDER with CWB Welder Supervisor certification Profit Sharing Plan & Group Benefits
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. HELP WANTED: AG Mechanic/Service Manager required on farm/feedlot operation in south central Alberta. Mechanic licence an asset but not required. Competitive wages and benefits. Housing available. Please fax resume to 403-546-2445. Email: careers @klassenagriventures.ca or phone 403-312-3577 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.
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Closing Date: April 8, 2013
A current Police Information Check is a pre-employment requirement for new employees to The Bethany Group.
We are currently looking for Operations Support staff in our Stettler location. This is a seasonal position. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will possess the following qualiďŹ cations: • Possess a valid Class 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement • Provide a valid driver’s abstract • Agricultural background an asset • Previous blending, oating, tender truck experience preferred • TDG/WHMIS training required (course provided)
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• Candidate must work well with others in a team environment • Provide a high level of customer service
Service Rig Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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New Holland dealer in Stettler is now accepting applications for Agricultural Technicians or Journeyman/Heavy Duty mechanics with ag experience. We offer year round employment, hourly salary from $25 to $32.50 depending on qualifications, excellent benefits and a positive, friendly team oriented work environment. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful growing organization, then forward your resume to: Bill’s Farm Supplies, Attn: Tracey, Box 1325, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax 403-742-1282, email to: billfarm@telusplanet.net 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.
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 403 742-5544
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ATTENTION SEMI OPERATORS! Are you looking to downsize? Haul RVs from USA to western Canada! 5-6 day round trip. Looking for 1 ton O/O. 1-866-736-6483; www. speedwaymovingsystems.com 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 with 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 EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVER required for hauling heavy equipment. Rates negotiable & benefits available. Fax resume 780-778-2444. P/T CLASS 1 Truck Driver req’d to haul feed with B-Train Tanker to our farm in Ponoka. 2--3 days per wk, approx. 8-10 hrs. per day flexible hrs. Must have clean driving record Fax resume (403)783-5239 or email: vandepolfarms@yahoo.ca Phone 403-704-0257
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Help Wanted * Garden Center - Full time person required - Knowledge of plants and gardening is an asset, but will train - Duties include maintenance of plants, sales, displays
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5018 - 50 Street
Please submit applications to: The Bethany Group 4612 – 53 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1Y6 Fax: (780) 679-2001 Email: hr@bethanygrp.ca
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Salary: $24.43 to $31.99 per hour
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Journeyman Mechanic
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TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
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SULLY CHAPMAN BEATTIE LLP
PIPELINE AND FACILITY SERVICES
Licensed Practical Nurses – (LPN) Full-Time, FTE 1.0 - (FIVE POSITIONS) Part-Time, FTE 0.70 – (SIX) POSITIONS)
Position Summary: The LPN role is interdependent and collaborative, working under the direction of the Registered Nurse, but being accountable for his/her own nursing actions. The LPN uses knowledge, skills and attitudes in carrying out the nursing process to provide competent nursing care. The LPN practices within the Licensed Practical Nurses’ Regulations under the Health Professions Act to full scope of practice, the job description and policies and procedures of The Bethany Group.
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Food Counter Attendant
Maintenance Supervisor Competition # 16-177-12 Accountant/Accounts Analyst Area Paintearth Mine – Halkirk/Forestburg Paintearth Mine (near Forestburg, Alberta) Position Profile: Reporting directly to the Maintenance Position Thiswill position reports the Chief Manager Profile: this position coordinate anddirectly assign to maintenance Accountant. Responsibilities assisting safe in the activities to personnel in a include cost effective, and development and delivery of timely and accurate financial environmental manner. This position will also assist with statements to quarterly Management. Duties will include reconciling monthly and forecasts and the annualtomaintenance all accounts, auditing records, preparing and budget. As well assumeaccounting other duties and responsibilities as providing analysis, of circumstances monthly forecast may be cost required due preparation to changing in and the annual budgets, completing month of end interacting with economic and physical environment theand mine. internal and external auditors.
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• Ability to work long hours in season • All candidates are required to pass mandatory drug & alcohol testing • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to read county maps accurately • Will be required to maintain records of product delivery and inventory management Interested applicants should fax their resume in conďŹ dence to 403-742-8511 or call Glen at 403-741-9581. Only interview candidates will be contacted.
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PARTY MAXX Help Wanted Full Time Customer Service Specialist Join our energetic team at our exciting new location. Responsibilities will include floor merchandising and front end cash. Apply in person with resume at current location (across from SEARS) or for interview time call 403-741-7864
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SUMMER STUDENT POSITION • Must be returning to Post Secondary. • Must be available and willing to work weekends. • Minimum of 35 hours a week. Please submit resume to s.benjamin@stettlerboardoftrade.com or in person, 6606 - 50 Ave. Deadline to submit resume is March 28, 2013.
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SENIOR OPERATOR – STETTLER REF # 13-0062 We are looking to ďŹ ll a full-time Senior Operator position at the Stettler Service Centre. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of direct or related experience in oilďŹ eld activities. 5th Class Power Engineering Ticket would be considered an asset but is not a requirement. You are mechanically inclined, can troubleshoot your way through a problem and value the importance of safety in the workplace. You are a hard worker, 13032TN1 13033TN1 able to work with minimal supervision, and are willing and able to work alone. You also have strong communications skills and are customerservice oriented. Newalta has much to offer including great beneďŹ ts and room for you to grow with the company. Find out more about this and other exciting opportunities under Careers at www.newalta.com. Please email your resumĂŠ to westerncareers@newalta.com stating the job reference number 13-0062 or fax to 403-806-7076.
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Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656
Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Operator 2 position. The position includes Plant Operations and Sanitation duties. Applicants must have a minimum Grade 12 diploma and must be available for shift work. Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred. Application Closing Date: March 21, 2013 Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to:
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4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
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Health Care
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opportunities in each of its principal businesses and –
currently supplies domestic utilities and international companies with fuel Maintenance Planning Coordinator for electricity generation.
Paintearth Mine (near Forestburg, Alberta) Maintenance Supervisor Competition # 16-177-12 PaintearthUnder Mine –the Halkirk/Forestburg Position Profile: direction of the Area Maintenance Planner, this position is responsible for data entry to support Position Profile: Reporting directly to the Maintenance the Computerized Maintenance Management System. Manager this position will electronic coordinate and assign maintenance Responsibilities include & manual filing of documents; activities toprocessing personnel work in aorders; cost updating effective, job safeplans; and environmental manner. entry Thisofposition will operating also assist with processing oil samples; equipment hours, downtime reasons and delays; maintaining of service, monthly and quarterly forecasts and the inventory annual maintenance budget. As well assumeand other duties and responsibilities as parts, training manuals; reviewing timecards as well as may be overtime required and duevacation to changing circumstances in the recording time. economic and physical environment of the mine. Qualifications: Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the equivalent to high school The ideal candidate will posses a Journeyman Trades graduation and completion of a diploma program at a college or technical Mechanical school. Other combinations of education and or certificate, Engineering Technologist diploma degree withmay a minimum of 5 to 10 years of in related mining and experience be considered. Experience MS Office Suite as well as computerized systemsof considered supervisory experience. maintenance Other combinations educationan and experience be considered. Demonstration asset. Must may demonstrate excellent interpersonal,of excellent communication organizational and administrative skills. interpersonal, communication, leadership and organizational skills as well as the ability to learn quickly and maintain motivation in athe face of inevitable setbacks is benefits an asset. Sherritt Coaleven offers competitive compensation and package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and Sherritt Coal offers a competitive compensation and benefits development. Closing April 1,for 2013 package and provides the date: opportunity personal growth and development. Please e-mail or faxdate: your January resume and cover letter to Closing 28, 2013 Human Resources: Please e-mail or fax your resume andFax: cover letter to 403.884.3003 E-mail: careers.PEMSHM@sherrittcoal.com Human Resources: E-mail: careers.PEMSHM@sherrittcoal.com Fax: 403.884.3001
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Chiropractor
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Cabinet Makers
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Personal Services
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DO BUSINESS in Yukon! 1,831 sq. ft. prime ground floor retail space on the Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon, next to Starbuck’s. For floorplan/photos, call 1-867-333-9966. ESTABLISHED, TURN KEY Acrylic & Gel Nail business for sale. All equipment & supplies to go with. Drayton Valley, Alberta. 780-542-6668.
Misc. Help
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$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work! Competitive, energetic, honesty a must; PropertyStarsJobs.com. **NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS!** Meadowlands Golf Club in Sylvan Lake is hiring! - Food and Beverage - Kitchen - ProShop - Back shop - Maintenance - Marshals E-mail resume to info@ meadowlandssylvanlake.com PART TIME TAXI DRIVER REQUIRED. Class 4 Licence needed. Phone 403-742-1444
Employment Training
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GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College has Collaborative degree programs in Nursing, Computing and Education that you can complete right on its Grande Prairie campus. We offer a great college experience - small class sizes, excellent instructors that care about you and your future, small town atmosphere with city amenities. You can also start on your chosen degree in Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Arts, Science, Business or Commerce - a great transition from high school to university. Call 1-888-539-2911 for more information and to speak with an advisor; www.gprc.ab.ca
Building Supplies
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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
Livestock
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Livestock
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PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered. Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.
FOR SALE Quality yearling Shorthorn bulls Red & Roan Quiet halter broke.
RITCHIE BROS UNRESERVED AUCTION. Oyen, Alberta, March 23 at Noon. Red & Black Angus 230 mature cows, 25 replacement heifers, 12 mature bulls. Bobby Miller: 403-358-1393 or rbauction.com
Majestic Shorthorns Jennifer Orom 403-704-6121
SIMMERON SIMMENTALS, BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh ERSKINE, AB. Bulls, yearlings and 2 year Equipment40, two year old virgin bulls olds, polled and horned, Misc. for sale at the farm. A.I. blood lines, very quiet, Fully guaranteed. muscled. 780-913-7963. NEW COMPLETE Call Carole Barclay at KUBOTA ENGINES. 403-742-4825, VERMILLIONAIRES 27TH 4 cyl., 40 & 50 hp., Terry 403-740-5037 CHAROLAIS Bull Sale. V1903’s $5200. & V2003’s Ricky 403-740-5711. email April 6, 2013, 1 p.m. Turbo’s $5800. Originally bardale@xplornet.com Nilsson Bros. Livestock for Thomas Skidsteers. KLIMEC FARMS Vermilion. 80 - 2 year olds Phone 780-222-9394. (15) 2 year old and 15 Yearlings, white & red yearling registered Black factor horned & polled. Angus bulls. All bulls tie broke, semen Semen tested. tested. Don Good Firewood Phone 403-783-0229 780-853-2220; LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled Brian Chrisp 780-853-3315 Red and black two year LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Farm. (403)742-5211 Poultry Lil Mule Logging MEL’S MAINES & JANELL 403-318-4346 SHORTHORNS ORDER NOW For Pick Up - Purebred red, red/white, on April 18-20. 19 weeks & black maine & shorthorn old Isa Brown laying hens. yrlg bulls available. Misc. for Linden, AB 403-546-3130 - Mel Barkley 403-740-4958 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.
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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
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FOR SALE: Alfalfas, Clovers, Grasses plus Hay, Pasture, Reclamation and Lawn Mixtures. Early order discounts - Book now! No charge custom blending. Call 1-800-661-1529 or esther@hannasseeds.com 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.
SMALL square hay bales, brome/alfalfa mix, shedded, can deliver, $4 each. Call Shawn at 780-385-5316 or 780-879-3923
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Auctions
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75 QUARTERS LAND, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $21,000 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 3RD ANNUAL EDMONTON MOTOR SHOW CLASSIC CAR AUCTION. April 19 - 21. Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 75,000 spectators. Consign today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. HUGE RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION. Emerald Metal Fabricators. Complete tank fabricating facility. Tuesday, March 26, 10 a.m., Tofield, Alberta. Foothills Equipment Liquidation, 780-922-6248; www.foothillsauctions.com. Bidspotter online bidding available.
Building Supplies
1550
BIG BUILDING SALE. “This is a clearance sale 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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1900
GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and cruise west coast grizzly adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this July. Calgary and Edmonton departures. 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com
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Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck
David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673
4050
8.87 acres with a beautiful 1563 sq. ft. walkout bungalow right next to the Village of Rosalind. Open concept layout, vaulted ceilings. Large heated shop with mancave mezzanine. Enough pasture area for a couple of horses. Find more info at www.realtor.ca MLS #CA0009543
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Tender for “2013 CURB AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM” in the Town of Stettler. Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Town of Stettler 2013 CURB AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM” and addressed to: The Town of Stettler 5031 - 50 Street Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 before 2 p.m. local time on April 4, 2013 and will be opened in public immediately thereafter. Tenders received and not conforming to the foregoing will be returned to the Tenderer(s) without consideration. The Work comprises of but is not limited to the following: Replacement of miscellaneous sections of sidewalks, curbs and related concrete structures throughout the Town of Stettler. Confirmed list of locations to be provided to the awarded contractor prior to the construction start date. Tender Documents may be obtained from The Town of Stettler Office, 5031 - 50 Street, on or after March 19, 2013.
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
2013 DUST CONTROL Applications for Farmstead Dust Control will be received at the County Office during regular office hours ending Friday, April 19, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. Applications must be made in person and must be accompanied by the fee: $1,336.55 plus GST per 200 meters for calcium. For further information please contact Dennis Nelson, Director of Public Works at (403) 742-4441. The County of Stettler No. 6 is inviting all interested Contractors to submit quotes for an annual contract to haul sewage from Buffalo Sands, Buffalo View Estates and occasionally other sites as the County may deem necessary, to a licensed sewage facility. Full details of the job description, estimated quantities and Quote Sheets may be obtained from the County of Stetter website - www.stettlercounty.ca, or by emailing your request for a quote package to Darlene Croker, Administrative Assistant at dcroker@stettlercounty.ca Sealed quotes will be received up to 1:30pm local time, Monday, April 8, 2013 at the County Administrative Office. The contract will commence on May 15, 2013 for one year, with an option for additional contract years in 2014 and 2015.
Real Estate #4000 - #4190 Houses For Sale
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Perfect Retirement Home for Sale in Stettler
For Rent #3000 - #3200 Houses/ Duplexes
Suites
3020 3060
L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005
Built in 2011, 1400 sq. ft. home with everything on one level. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, attached double garage. Part of an age 45+ condo association,†$50/month fee†covers snow shoveling and lawn care. Located next to large green area with mature trees. Phone (403) 742-7765
Houses Wanted
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RETIRED, RESPONSIBLE COUPLE with friendly well behaved dog, seeking house or mobile home. Long term rent as of March 31 or April 15. Written reference. 403-741-3008
Acreages
4050
Public Notice #6000
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
Public Notices
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Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
AL-ANON 403-742-0990
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours
BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)
780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
COCAINE ANONYMOUS
Industrial
403-742-2395 Travel Packages
2200
CERTIFIED seed for sale: Busby barley, Sundre barley, Ponoka barley, Jordan oats, Guaranteed, fully tested. Greg Jones, Magic Seed Farm 403-704-6277 or 403-783-6495
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
2080
Call Steve at 780-781-4571
Seed Grain
3090
FURN. room w/small kitchenette, 12 mins. outside Stettler, private entrance, shared bath, quiet n/s only, no pets, $400 403-742-8912
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
Bale Hauling & Swathing
Acreages
WANTED 100 plus 2-3 yr old round or large square straw bales. Loading required. Call 403-747-2384
Rooms For Rent
1800
Shop Stettler & Save!
2190
SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., n/s, ROUND hay bales for sale. utils. incld, $900/mo. + DD We deliver. Self unload- 403-741-8707 ing. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380
$48/case
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
Grain, Feed Hay
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3130
1,200 ft. heated shop in East Industrial area of Stettler. Available Dec. 1/12. Phone 403-742-8327, Tracey.
Storage Space
3160
STETTLER MINI STORAGE Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
MINI STORAGE
10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services
Pasture
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75 ACRES. Good grass, tame hay. Medicine Lake, North West of Rimbey. 403-352-0776, 843-2511 Please leave msg.
Cars
Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266 CENTRAL AB ACREAGE Exc. Location. Less than 2 miles from Alix. Beautiful bungalow w/many upgrades incl. underfloor heat in bsmt. & on demand hot water system. 5 yr. old, 5 bdrm. home on 36+/- acres of cultivated land & has a lease revenue of approx $3100. $495,000. Call George, 780-608-6555 Listing # S-37, Linview Realty
Manufactured Homes
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THINKING OF SELLING? We need your 1990 or newer manufactured or modular home (to be moved). For free evaluation contact Terry at 1-877-347-0417 or terry @grandviewmodular.com VOLUME PURCHASE on our new Alaskan Series! 1520 sq. ft. $129,900 until March 30. Includes Arctic insulation package and stainless steel appliances. Toll free 1-855-463-0084; www.jandelhomes.com
Out Of Town Property
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86 ACRES Aspen forest and meadows. Southwest of Cardston near Police Outpost Provincial Park. Utilities to property. Asking $345,000. See www.eightysixacres.blogspot for photos. 403-345-3344. ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton. Spring Sale, fully serviced lake lots reduced by 15% May 17-31, 2013. Suitable for cabin/house, RV or investment. 1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com OKANAGAN REAL ESTATE ALL PROPERTIES, “Best Buys”, fastest & easiest way to check it all at no cost to you. Check out our website: 2percentokanagan.com
5030
2007 Ford 500 Sedan AWD
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Willis - 403-742-4567 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935
VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and confidential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need.
Just Dial - 403-742-1155 ± 2 sets Mag Wheels (one set winter tires, other summer) ± New Windshield ± New Battery ± Leather Interior ± CVT Transmission ± Chrome Bug Screen ± Sun Roof ± Lots of Extras ± 143,000 KM ± Clean Unit Asking $10,500 or best offer Call Ray 780-372-4494 - Bashaw
Public Notices
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6010
JUDICIAL SALE OF MORTGAGED LANDS The following property is offered by sale by tender subject to the restrictions in the existing certificate of title, namely: Plan 8120008 Block 14 Lot 1 Excepting Thereout All Mine and Minerals The property is a single family dwelling located at municipal address, 1 Elm Close, Erskine, Alberta. For further details, interested parties may refer to the affidavit of value and valuator’s report filed in these proceedings. Tenders in sealed envelopes referencing the Court file number 121001196, accompanied by your address for notification and a certified cheque, money order or cash for 10% of the amount of the tender must be in the hands of the Clerk of the Court, Red Deer Court House, 4909 – 48 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, by 12 noon on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid into Court within 30 days if your tender is accepted. You will be notified of the date and time when the Court will consider your tender. If your tender is accepted and you do not complete the purchase within the 30 days then your deposit will be forfeited. The successful tenderer shall take the mortgaged lands as is. No warranties of any kind are made with respect to the mortgaged lands. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The deposits of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them. For further particulars please contact Schnell Hardy Jones LLP, #504, 4909 – 49 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, Phone: (403) 342-7400, Attention: Evan C. Hardy, File No. 151,584/ECH.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT COMMENTARY
Looking at Iraq ... 10 years later GWYNNE DYER Global Affairs
Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, », § The Load Up on Value Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after March 1, 2013. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. •$20,898 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Value Package (29E+CL9) only and includes $8,100 Consumer Cash Discount. $20,698 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Dodge Journey Value Package (22F+CLE) only and includes $2,000 Consumer Cash Discount. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2013 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. »Ultimate Family Package Discounts available at participating dealers on the purchase of a new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT/2013 Dodge Journey SXT with Ultimate Family Package (RTKH5329G/JCDP4928K). Discount consists of: (i) $2,500 in Bonus Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes; and (ii) $775/$1250 in no-cost options that will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Ultimate Family Package models to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Examples: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2013 Dodge Journey Ultimate Journey Package with a Purchase Price of $20,898/$20,698 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $120/$119 with a cost of borrowing of $3,995/$3,957 and a total obligation of $24,893/$24,655. §2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $29,495. 2013 Dodge Journey SXT shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,595. ¤Based on 2013 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). 2013 Dodge Journey SE 2.4 L 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.5 L/100 km (38 MPG) and City: 10.8 L/100 km (26 MPG). ^Based on 2013 Ward’s Middle Cross Utility segmentation. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under license. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.
Why did George W. Bush choose March 19, 2003, to invade Iraq, rather than some day in May, or July, or never? Because he was afraid that further delay would give United Nations arms inspectors time to refute the accusation (his sole pretext for making an unprovoked attack on an independent country) that Saddam Hussein’s regime was working on nuclear weapons. The US president couldn’t say that, of course, and so instead his administration’s spokesmen mumbled about the need to get the war over and done with before the summer heat made fighting impossible. Yet American soldiers proved perfectly capable of operating in that summer heat during the ensuing seven years of fighting, in which over 4,000 of them were killed. That was nothing compared to the number of Iraqi deaths. At least five times as many Iraqis have died violently in the decade since the US invasion as were killed by Saddam’s regime in the ten years before the invasion. The exact number is unknown, but Saddam’s secret police were probably killing less than 2,000 people a year in 1993-2003. An estimated 121,000 Iraqi civilians have died in the military and political struggles of the past ten years. Iraq’s infrastructure has still not recovered to its prewar level. More than a million Iraqis still live in internal exile, unable to return to the homes from which they were “cleansed” during the
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Sunni-Shia sectarian war of 2006-2007. Another million have fled the country for good, including a large proportion of the country’s intellectual and professional elite. Iraq ranks eighth from the bottom on Transparency International’s corruption index, ahead of Somalia and North Korea but below Haiti and Equatorial Guinea. The government in Baghdad, though dominated by sectarian Shia politicians, does little for the impoverished Shia majority. The Sunni minority fears and hates it. And the Kurdish ethnic minority in the north just ignores Baghdad and runs a state that is independent in all but name. Iraq’s courts do the regime’s will, torture is endemic, and the swollen army and “security” forces (used almost exclusively for internal repression) eat up a huge share of the budget. And from the perspective of American grand strategy, the main result of the war has been to weaken the position of the US in the Gulf region and strengthen that of its perceived opponent, Iran. The United States spent about $800 billion on the Iraq war, and will eventually spend at least another trillion dollars on military pensions, disability payments and debt service. Yet it achieved less than nothing. Why on earth did it invade in the first place? Even the defenders of the invasion have stopped claiming that Saddam Hussein was cooperating with al-Qaeda terrorists who were plotting to attack the United States. They were also plotting to overthrow and kill Saddam, as everyone
with any knowledge of the Middle East already knew. The UN weapons inspectors never found the slightest evidence that Saddam had revived the nuclear weapons programme that had been dismantled under UN supervision in the early 1990s. The people in the White House who took the decision to invade must have known that there was no such programme: the way they carefully worded their propaganda in order to avoid explicit lying is ample evidence of that. The strategist Edward Luttwak once suggested that the real reason was that the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 had been too easy. After 9/11 the American people really wanted to punish somebody, and Afghanistan had not provided enough catharsis. So another invasion was an emotional necessity, and (given the American public’s ignorance about the Middle East) almost any Arab country would do. There was certainly a parallel desire among the neo-conservatives in the Bush White House to restore American power to unchallenged dominance after what they saw as the fecklessness of Bill Clinton’s administrations in the 1990s. That required a short and successful war that would put everyone else in awe and fear of American military might — but, once again, any weak and unpopular country would have done. Why Iraq? The closest we can come to a rational answer is the argument common in Washington a decade ago that perma-
nent military bases in Iraq would give America strategic control of the entire Gulf region.
Someday really just isn’t on the calendar LORI WELBOURNE Lifestyle columnist
I am a procrastinator. I wish I could say that I wasn’t, but I can’t. It’s very much a part of who I am. No matter how much time I have to accomplish something, I always end up putting it off until the very last minute. I was like that with school, and decades later, I’m still
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like that with work. Even with tasks that I love. This column is a good example of that. I have all week to do it, and because of its slice-of-life anytime feel, I could write a different article every day for ten days and build up a collection to pull from on deadline. But do I do that? No, I don’t. For years now it’s been suggested that I do. I have friends - organized people who are cool as a cucumber because they’re so darn organized - and they have told me to write at least one or two extra stories to alleviate some of my anxiety. They explain how much better I would feel if I knew I had an article or two waiting in the wings just in case I got sick, or one of my kids got sick, or I couldn’t think of something to write about at the 11th hour. I nod my head and I agree with them completely. I then vow to start on my first backup column immediately, but something more pressing always comes up that I end up doing instead. Years ago I asked a psychologist friend for his advice in the hopes of fixing myself. He asked me why I didn’t like leaving things to the last second, and I told him I didn’t like the pressure, particularly when I was overwhelmed with too many other duties at the same time. He then asked if I was still able to get my work done under that kind of stress, and I said yes. “Sounds like it might be working for you,” he replied. “Maybe you should just relax and accept it as a method to your madness.” I guess I did, or I would have changed by now. But going forward, do I want to keep working exactly like this when I’m as busy as I am? The answer is no. Eager for help, I decided to consult Google for some guidance. What was I looking for? A couple helpful suggestions, that’s all. What did I find? Well, the first thing that came up was a list of “101 ways to get organized.” Yeah, okay. That’s about 100 more than I wanted. What I was really needing to see in that moment was one word: Simplify. Once I saw it in that huge Internet pool of information, it’s what stuck out for me most. I have now printed this lovely word out and tacked it to the wall above my computer. After years of my daunting to-do list getting longer instead of shorter, I am about to get ruthless with it and truly prioritize. Some items will get pushed down the page and some will get pushed right off. One thing I know for sure is that writing a backup column will finally be added to the list. And the only other thing I know right now is that it will be placed somewhere near the top.