Klein’s early schooling included Mirror stint LES STULBERG Independent reporter Ralph Klein seemed to have a connection to everyone and everywhere. One of his early ties to the Stettler region was that he attended school in Mirror as a child. “He went to school with my kids for two years,” Bashaw Valley Lodge resident Walter Buelow said of Klein, the former Alberta premier who died last Friday in his hometown of Calgary. He was 70. George Gaudin of Mirror said he “certainly remembered” when Klein attended school in Mirror. Klein was “10 to 12 years old” at the time, Gaudin said. “His step-dad, Lorne MacBeth, worked on the railroad in Mirror.” During that time, Klein went by the surname of MacBeth, Gaudin said. Klein’s parents — Phillip, a pro-wrestler, and Florence Klein — divorced when he was six years old.
After a few years in rural Alberta with his mother and stepfather, Klein later lived with his maternal grandparents in Calgary, the city he would later serve as mayor and represent as premier. Local Tories and people of all political stripes had stories to tell about Klein, known for his folksy and sometimes controversial style. Erskine’s Jean MacDonald recalled that her fondest memory of Klein was accompanying him on a boat trip around the entire perimeter of Buffalo Lake. He was environment minister with the Getty government at the time and was sent to determine the feasibility of stabilizing the lake, she said. “Ralph was very instrumental in the stabilization project of the lake.” Afterward, considerable development occurred along the lake, resulting in substantial financial impact for the region. “He was down to earth — an easy-toget-to-know premier,” MacDonald said of Klein. “You didn’t have to guess what he
thought, (because) he told it the way it was.” Former Drumheller-Stettler MLA Jack Hayden said he got to know Klein “quite well.” “He was premier the whole six years I was president of AAMDC (Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties),” Hayden said. “I enjoyed working with him. We had a good relationship. Being the former mayor of Calgary, he understood municipal politics.” Klein nominated Hayden when he received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal 10 years ago. “I will never forget that,” Hayden said. “He left the province in better shape than he found it.” Klein became Alberta’s 12th premier in 1992. He became a national figure and was often called “King Ralph” during his enduring career. His death came just a few months after the passing of another former Alberta premier, Peter Lougheed.
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Happy 100th birthday, Rex The 1940s were ‘the best years’ for Stettler’s healthy, happy centenarian RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Born in the Stettler area 100 years ago, Rex Shuckburgh became the latest centenarian as friends and family honoured him last Saturday. Shuckburgh was born March 28, 1913, just four years after his parents William and Dorothy Shuckburgh settled west of Stettler from England. “I feel so good, I could go out and do a day’s stooking,” Shuckburgh said in an interview with the Stettler Independent at his home in Paragon Place, where he moved to 10 years ago after 90 years of life on the farm. “I really had a good life — I’ve always been healthy,” said Shuckburgh, who wore a novelty button that stated “I’ve survived damn near everything.” Born as the third child in the family of eight children, he and his late wife June raised two children and he now has two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who were among those who celebrated the milestone. “It was a hell of a crowd,” said Shuckburgh, always with a ready and wide smile. “I saw lots of people who I hadn’t seen for many years.” His younger brother Trevor travelled all the way from Victoria, B.C., for the day to celebrate and reflect. Shuckburgh was born on the family farm now on the western border of the Town of Stettler on the farm now operated by nephew Bill and Lillian Kirtley. That’s where he spent and enjoyed his life. “I could do most anything,” said Shuckburgh, who seemed to live a worryfree life. “He told somebody the other day that he never worried about anything,” said his son Doug. As a student of Silver Prairie School about three miles northwest of Stettler, he walked to school every day, a round trip of five miles. “I used to fire the furnace at the school when the janitor went for lunch,” Shuckburgh said. “The brick
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Rex Shuckburgh of Stettler celebrates his 100th birthday Saturday in Stettler with son Doug Shuckburgh and daughter Audrey Shuckburgh.
school building was colder than old hell. “I went to work after Grade 8 for $15 a month. I would stook 75 acres.” Farming was the life for the senior. “I went to work when after I farmed with my brother Leo for 40 years,” from 1933 to 1973, he said. That was the same mixed farm of 16 quarters with six or seven Jersey cows
he remembers milking in his youth, along with pigs, chickens and turkeys and fields of grain. Life was pretty simple, even before the days of power and technology. “One of the greatest things to come to the farm were rubber tires on tractors and combines, and round balers,” Shuckburgh said. “We didn’t get electricity until 1949. People were
brought up without it, and they just keep their butter and milk down the well.” Even without power, he said the 1940s were the best times for him and the farm as the economy started to rebound after the Great Depression of the 1930s. “Grain prices started to go and make farming more prosperous again,” Schuckburgh said. As the Stettler
community continued to grow and boom, he became active in service clubs. Shuckburgh was afounding member of the Kinsmen Club of Stettler, which chartered in 1946 and then he graduated to the K-40 Club about 10 years later. In the mid-1970s, Shuckburgh joined the Rotary Club of Stettler, where he was active until the late 1980s.
Although he never served any executive positions, he was a loyal servant. “I’m just a worker,” said Schuckburgh, who was also a good supporter of social activities at Simon’s RV. Still alert and with a strong mind, he remains eager to share stories and ideas of a life full of changes and progress, along with struggles and lessons learned along the way.
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CALGARY — A longtime friend of former Alberta premier Ralph Klein said last Saturday that the family wanted his journey to end where it all began 44 years ago. Ralph Klein, the premier of Alberta from 1992 to 2005, deserves his status as one of Canada’s premier conservative political icons. It was his populist, small-government revolution (dubbed “The Klein Revolution”) that prevented Alberta from facing a debt crisis similar to the one now being experienced in Quebec and Ontario, and which paved the way for Alberta’s political and economic ascendance within Canada. Rod Love said the family was offered a state funeral for Klein, 70, who died peacefully in his sleep Friday after a long illness. He said the answer was no. “Mrs. Klein and the family say he walked into the old Calgary City Hall as a 26-year-old kid reporter and Mrs. Klein just said that’s where it all started and that’s where I want it to end,” said Love, Klein’s friend and confidant, in an interview with The Canadian Press outside his Calgary home Saturday. A celebration of Klein’s life is planned for this Friday at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, across the street from where Klein was a reporter and later Calgary’s mayor.
Former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow is scheduled to be one of the speakers at the service. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is also expected to attend. Klein began as a longshot when he ran for mayor in 1980, but his grassroots message of change resonated. He won and he never looked back. Under his watch, the city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1988. He made the jump to provincial politics and, as leader of the Progressive Conservatives for four successive majority governments, he proved that politicians who did what they promised and stayed the course could surmount the most divisive of policies. During his time as premier, Klein introduced multiple austerity measures and privatization initiatives that — coupled with multi-billiondollar, oil-fuelled budget surpluses — eradicated Alberta’s accumulated $23-billion debt. His cut-and-slash, damn-the-torpedoes philosophy — dubbed “The Klein Revolution” — changed the political tenor in Canada over deficit budgeting. He stepped down in 2006, and he fell into ill health shortly after. Love said Klein never
lost his sense of humour and he finds it amusing that people continue to ask what his secret to success was, as if it was a “magic potion” or a “file in a safe.” “The secret was he never lied to people,” said Love, who was also once Klein’s chief of staff. “He said here’s the truth. The Ralph Klein that I met Labour Day of 1980 was the Ralph Klein that I said goodbye to at his bedside yesterday. “I mean the politics and the policies and the things he did and everything he did ... all of which were good and important and mistakes were made and so on and so forth ... but are people talking about politics? No. They’re talking about Ralph. What’s the legacy? The legacy is not what he did — the legacy is who he was.” On the streets of Calgary, there were fond memories shared by many who simply knew Klein by his first name and considered him as “the people’s premier.” “It was always Ralph,” Marilyn Benko said. “He was just a down-to-Earth people person and that’s why I think people didn’t call him premier. He’ll be remembered for all the good he’s done for Alberta, his friendliness and his compassion for the
people and all the wonderful things he’s done for everyone.” Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall added his name to those extending condolences to the Klein family Saturday, remembering Klein’s kindness in meeting with him when he was the leader of the opposition. “He was very generous with his time and with his counsel,” Wall said in a statement. Love said Klein was a champion of Alberta rights, but equally proud to be a Canadian. “I think former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow, who’s going to be saying a few words next Friday, put it best,” Love said. “He said Ralph Klein showed that you can be an ultra-strong Albertan and defender of Alberta rights and still be a fabulous Canadian.” Calgarian Nancy Cormier agreed and said she will remember Klein for his convictions. “I voted for him,” she said. “I think he will be remembered for speaking frankly about what he thought of Alberta and for sticking by the people. I think he will be missed a lot. “It’s always Ralph. When you hear the name Ralph, your mind goes to him.” — Black Press
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With a “Vote for Bashaw” banner hanging over the main street, Bashaw effectively campaigned its way to victory in the Small Town Saturday Night contest. The town will host a country music concert April 27 at the Bashaw Arena. The Travel Alberta competition is held in association with the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose.
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received the most votes for the Small Town Saturday Night contest,” said Jackie Northey, a member of the Bashaw bid committee. “I don’t think that the thrill of achievement could ever match the amazing community-building we experienced.” Bashaw battled six other communities — New Sarepta, Foremost, Namao, Cold Lake, Bonnyville and Grimshaw. Bashaw emerged as the early frontrunner and maintained its top standing when the champion was announced Wednesday, a day earlier than scheduled. There’s even more in store for the winning community. Bashaw also receives a $5,000 donation to the Bashaw Adult Learning Council for Bashaw School’s artsinfusion program and the Bashaw
Creative Community Committee, courtesy of Travel Alberta. Local organizers said they appreciate the opportunity to host a major concert. “We look forward to welcoming many to our community on April 27,” Northey said. Bashaw’s “mini-jamboree” concert is scheduled to feature country music artists Chad Brownlee, Alee, Clayton Bellamy, Bobby Wills and Tenille. “Bashaw’s perseverance, creativity and competitive spirit have once again shone the spotlight on this wonderful Alberta community,” said producer Larry Werner of Panhandle Productions. “Small Town Saturday Night celebrates the big stories Alberta’s rural communities have to share,” said Travel Alberta spokesman Royce Chwin.
Country concert victory boosts ‘community spirit,’ says mayor RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Bashaw showed again last week that it’s a small town capable of big achievements. In town and in the neighbouring communities, anyone connected with Bashaw was beaming with pride Wednesday as it was named the winner of the Small Town Saturday Night contest. “I was surprised for the amount of votes that Bashaw received from the community and surrounding area — that was awesome,” said Crystal Butler, an employee at Bashaw Groceries. “Lots of people across the counter today are talking about it all day — they’re very excited.” Butler is a resident of Ferintosh, a proud neighbour of Bashaw just a few kilometres north on Highway 21. Bashaw outdid six other communities to win the right to host a country music concert April 27 at the Bashaw Arena in association with the Big Valley Jamboree, set for Camrose in August. “Our entire community and supporters pulled together in a truly collaborative and caring way,” said Jackie Northey, a member of the Bashaw organizing committee.
“We had lots of residents participating and the social-media campaign was strong, and we had so many residents who called their family and friends from all over the province and daily reminded them to vote for Bashaw.” Along with a $5,000 donation toward local educational programs, Bashaw also gains the proceeds from the concert and activities during the Saturday celebrations at the end of April. Last year, winner Legal raised $93,000. Bashaw residents say the contest and concert will further boost the community spirit. “”It’s a wonderful opportunity for Bashaw and the programs that will benefit from funding,” said Bashaw Mayor Penny Shantz. “It will be a communitybuilding experience — it does build community spirit and enthusiasm and it will be a fun day at the concert.” She further congratulated the bid committee organizers and those who supported Bashaw and local programs. The concert has already generated anticipation for young and old alike. “It will be a wonderful expansion of the school’s (arts-) infusion program,” said Cassandra Westfall, who’s a Grade 12 student at
Bashaw School, which was active in the Small Town campaign. “It will be a lot of fun for everyone.” The school’s arts-infusion program develops skills in visual media, marketing and leadership. It’s expected to be one of the beneficiaries of the prize money. Northey said plans would take shape in the coming weeks for a full day of fun for the entire family. Plenty of volunteers will be required, she said. “We are so grateful for the vision and generosity of
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Three leaders shaped Alberta By Greg Neiman Black Press Our identity as a province — how we work, how we play, how we see ourselves within Canada — carries the qualities we have adopted from our leaders. Unique in Canada (and probably unique in the world), Alberta has been shaped by three strong leaders who we chose and kept in office for what adds up to most of our history. And it’s also unique that in the past few months, two of the strongest leaders in our history have passed away. With the passing of Peter Lougheed last December and Ralph Klein last week, so ends an era of leadership that modern times might not ever repeat. We’ve had 14 premiers since Alberta gained provincial status in 1905, but three — Ernest Manning, Lougheed and Klein — together held the lion’s share of our history. At one point, Manning, who was premier from 1943 to 1968, was the longest-serving democratically-elected leader in the world. Think of the changes that took place, from the time Canada was still engaged in the Second World War, to the beginning of the Apollo space program that sent astronauts to the moon. When Manning started his life in politics, much of Alberta’s grain harvest was taken in by horses. He ended it with agriculture becoming a mechanized, international industry. Manning won seven consecutive elections, and it was his hand on the tiller during the time that Alberta changed from being a collection of small agrarian communities tied to two minor cities, and found its destiny as an energy producer. All but eight years of the great Social Credit dynasty (begun in 1935 in the depths of the Great Depression) were led by Manning, who himself changed the party from a right-wing religious revolution into a modern, pragmatic political party. That dynasty began to crumble in 1965, when a young lawyer, Lougheed, became leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party. In 1967, Canada’s centennial, Lougheed became leader of the Opposition with six members, all elected in either Edmonton or Calgary. It was the signal of change. The 1971 election brought Lougheed to the premier’s post, and Alberta would never again be chiefly agricultural in character. Lougheed would serve as premier until 1985, ushering in the era of Alberta’s rise on the national agenda. The Heritage Fund was begun by Lougheed, as was the Alberta Bill of Rights. Lougheed invested hundreds of millions in direct funds, plus tax and royalty incentives, to get the oilsands industry on its feet. Remember the Alberta Opportunity Company? It had its headquarters in Ponoka and many an Alberta family got in for $10 a share in 1972. A pretty good investment, looking back. Don Getty served almost as an interim premier upon Lougheed’s retirement, when Alberta’s third great leader — Klein — took up the mantle of securing a Tory dynasty that has outlasted even the historic Social Credit run of power. Gregarious where Lougheed was austere, Klein seized popular consent to address a recurring problem for us: the cycle of energy prices that drives our economy. Alberta was $23 billion in debt by the time the cycle bottomed out. Klein convinced us that we were not the “blueeyed sheiks” of the Lougheed boom years. Or, at least that we could not live like we were all the time. Klein campaigned on severe — almost punitive — cutbacks. No opposition could slow the tidal wave of salary and pension cuts, hospital closures, layoffs in health care and rises in service fees of all kinds. In fact, we lauded Klein for them. Klein was mayor of Calgary for the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, and he topped that by being premier for Alberta’s centennial party in 2005. It was punctuated by showcasing Alberta as the lowest-taxed region in the industrialized world, and the only one with no debt. That we also have almost no savings to show for the billions earned selling non-renewable resources would be a problem for leaders to come after him. Under Klein’s tenure, our energy industry changed in character. Where once Albertans were characterized as local risk-taking mavericks who could parlay small exploration startups into multi-million-dollar profits, the oil and gas industry has become international in scope. Where Alberta and Canada have no indigenous, government-owned energy firms of any kind, the nationally-owned corporations of other countries have billions invested in our borders. Syncrude, begun under Lougheed using technology developed in household washing machines, is now run by Imperial Oil Ltd., which is in turn owned by international giant Exxon Mobil, out of Irving, Texas. During a single lifetime, Alberta has changed from being inward-looking, small-town, family-farm-based to discovering our potential as Canada’s national economic engine, to finding ourselves a place on the world stage of energy supply. And it was accomplished under three leaders, whose ambition, acumen and personal qualities matched the spirit of their times. You won’t find another district anywhere where three such leaders could be democratically elected in such close succession, without violence. And where each leader’s legacy paved the way for the next. Alberta’s political and social character is to follow a strong leader, and to follow that person for many years at a stretch. Can we get used to a rotating leadership, such as the rest of the world has, or will someone with the right mix of vision and common touch rise to carry on for decades longer? Whatever happens in the future, we can say for now that we are who our leaders made us.
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‘Do you regard Jesus as relic of history or present reality?’ ”For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3, 4). The significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ cannot be over emphasized. Jaroslav Pelikan (1923—2006), late Professor of History at Yale said, “If Christ is risen, nothing else matters. And if Christ is not risen – nothing else matters.” Some say that the current and dominant attitude toward the claim of Christ’s resurrection is that it is a quaint mythical relic from the past. Just in case you are moving in that direction, I’d ask that you seriously consider the following story, but especially the closing Scripture. There was a reclusive old gold miner who lived in the mountains of Colorado. When he died, distant relatives came from the city to collect his valuables. All they saw was an old shack with an outhouse beside it. Inside the shack, next to the rock fireplace, was an old cooking pot and some mining equipment. A rickety table with a battered chair stood over by a small window. A kerosene lamp on the table was the only source of light. In another corner of the little room was a dilapidated cot with a threadbare bedroll on it. They picked up the few things they thought might be sellable and left. As they were driving away, a friend of the miner rode in on his mule and flagged them down. “Do you mind if I help myself to what’s left in my friend’s cabin?” he asked. “Go ahead,” they replied. “There is
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nothing of any worth left anyway.” The old friend entered the shack and walked directly to the table. He reached under it and lifted one of the floorboards. He then removed all the gold his friend had discovered over the past 53 years; enough to build a palace. The recluse died with only his friend knowing his true worth. As the friend looked out of the little window and watched the car full of relatives disappear over the hill, he said, “They should have gotten to know him better!” If you come and go from Easter and the celebration of the resurrection and regard Jesus as some relic of history that lived long ago and far away, rather than as a present reality…well...you just missed the gold! And I think I must add just one more thing … You really should get to know Him better!” “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” (John 17:3). Are you seeking Him?
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Stettler RCMP capture suspect in robbery 2003 — 10 years ago — The Harrison homestead at Red Willow, farmed by Ed, Janet and Brian Fletcher, celebrated 100 years. — More than 100 businesses took part in the 23rd annual Stettler Trade Show. — William E. Hay Composite High School searched for host families for four exchange students, from Brazil, Germany and Mexico, who plan to spend the next school year in Stettler. — Stettler Flying Club celebrated 30 years of incorporation of a registered society, but its history in the area goes back more than 70 years, — East Central Health assured there was no need to panic with the suspected cases of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). 1993 — 20 years ago — An armed robbery suspect was apprehended by Stettler RCMP after the Delburne Bank of Montreal was robbed. — The Stettler high school’s scholastic students
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Hope for the future of agriculture — after all Those of us long in the tooth have been sadly aware of the decline in young people entering the agriculture industry. Those folks are the future survival of the business and without them there is an ominous trend. At the same time the average age of farmers and ranchers continues to increase albeit slowly. I would suggest the trend probably started in the early 1960s. But a recent event has caused even a cynical old farm writer to see that there is a glimmer of hope to the survival and renewal of agriculture in this province. Young people are entering the industry, but not in a way they used to, and that should not be a surprise. I recently attended the Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) organization event in Olds. That group runs an annual provincial competition to find what their title says and it involves a rigorous nomination and judging process. It’s designed to find not just the young — but the successful. That’s not always an easily found combination. Judges for the event are drawn from various sources from production to banking. They also look at the total picture, which includes participation in organizations, family and community involvement and other factors. The idea is to find a well-rounded individual. The provincial winner then goes on to participate in the national OYF event. The entire provincial and national competition is funded by ag industry suppliers, ag media, financial institutions and government sources. It’s managed by a wellorganized alumni group. Those that win the OYF competition are outstanding, even astounding, as to their abilities and successes — and yes they give one hope as to the future of agriculture in Alberta. There are a few characteristics that many of the OYF winners share. Firstly, they are very smart entrepreneurs and understand that business knowledge is the key to success. They also realized very young that in today’s commercial agriculture its economies of scale and risk management that decide the future of their operations. The reality is that outside of the supply management commodities, marketing and finance have become the key components in managing big operations. Another characteristic is that OYF nominees and winners use any initial success to expand production and that tends to build on itself. It allows for even more efficiencies in leasing and renting land and machinery. Inputs can be purchased cheaper and expert agronomic advice can be afforded. Some naysayers mention that many of these young folks received considerable support from their parents or rela-
tives mainly by means of land use. There is some truth to that, but what most of the OYF folks have done is expand on that initial support far beyond what their parents ever managed. That’s were the talent comes in — in using modern financial tools and marketing options that would have been alien to their parents. The reality is 1,500 acres of cereal cropland just doesn’t make much of a living today even if you own the land. To survive and thrive you need to be big. Those that pine for the good old days when farms and ranches were of modest means and saw a much larger farm population are dreaming. Those days are gone, the main reason is that most young folks today want to make a living similar to other sectors of the economy. To stay in agriculture, it requires smarts, guile and yes some good luck. Those that don’t have those attributes leave. Many of those that want to stay in agriculture have seen a renewed interest in ag education. That’s been a boon to our ag institutions being they were seeing a real decline in enrollment in the not too distant past. Because of that decline, the ag colleges have seen some consolidation with Olds and Lakeland surviving, Fairview College as an ag focused college has disappeared. The colleges have also rationalized programs to avoid duplication. Other general-purpose colleges like Grande Prairie and Lethbridge have also offered specialized ag programs. This was all done because of declining enrolment over the years. Prospective students tended to follow the lure of the energy industry for a more secure future. That seems to have changed over the past few years. Ag colleges also began enticing students with very specialized production, marketing and management courses. The days of learning general animal husbandry and all-purpose mechanics are no longer the focus. Yes, it’s looking a lot more hopeful for the future of agriculture in Alberta.
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JUMP ON SPRING — Nine-year-old Noah Stonehouse rides his skateboard Monday at West Stettler Park. Although there’s still plenty of snow in the park, paths are clear for residents to gain springtime exercise.
School board’s travelling show not necessarily offering insight While the Clearview School Division trustees continue on their spring road show to study the future of small, rural schools, many people and parents are probably wondering what’s the big deal? After school alarms were ringing last fall when the board considered plans to consider closing Byemoor, Donalda and Brownfield schools, and parents began to panic, the board then decided that no schools would be closed or restructured. Now, it seems that the issue has moved from the heat of the pressure-cooker to the deep freeze — or the wind has been taken out of the sales. So, what’s the urgency of these community consultations, especially when these 10 meetings are stretched out over a twomonth period? And why two sessions in Stettler that are just two weeks apart? It appears that the only schools in jeopardy of changes or closing would be Byemoor, which projects enrolment this fall to increase to 29 students (K9) from 26, and Brownfield, which expects to drop to 38 from 40 (K-9). As long as a school has high and steady enrolment, what’s really the point of staging a meeting in these communities? Stettler schools, Erskine, Big Valley, Botha, Gus Wetter School in Castor and Coronation School appear strongly sustainable and their futures are far from in doubt. So what will these meetings really mean for these schools and communities? What is the purpose of these meetings for them? It seems that for stable, sustainable schools and communities, this is really an exercise in futility. Parents and residents might also think these meet-
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ings have other motives. Considering that school board elections are coming this fall, is this also some kind of a pre-election campaign for current trustees who plan to run? At the meeting in Donalda, trustees urged parents to get involved in their school councils and school activities. But I was surprised that no one suggested running for school board in the fall elections. However, when Clearview superintendent John Bailey explained that provincial funding comes in 25 different “envelopes,” with various formulas targeted for different functions to operate schools, could that scare many people away from serving on board? Provincial funding is simply so complex that trustees and school divisions have their hands tied to make effective local decisions. What is the future of these meetings to discuss the future? What will the new board — with any new trustees — want? Unless a school is in jeopardy of closing its doors, any future annual consultations will likely just focus on the school and not the community. Only when a school closes does it significantly affect the community. After a meeting tonight at Gus Wetter in Castor, meetings are set for Botha on April 8, Brownfield on April 15, Big Valley on April 30, Stettler on May 1 and 13, and Erskine on May 2.
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supported entrepreneurs (lowering taxes on job-creating businesses); opened more markets to Canadian goods with increased trade deals, and much more. During the global recession and recovery, Canada’s economy performed the best among all G-7 countries. Canada has created over 950,000 net new jobs since the depth of the recession, the vast majority being full-time and in the private sector – the best job growth record in the G-7. In Economic Action Plan 2013, we are launching the largest federal government investment in job-creating infrastructure in Canadian history — $70 billion over 10 years. This investment will help build and repair roads, bridges, subways, rail, and much more in communities across Canada. At the same time, our government’s plan makes common sense changes to the way government is run and the way taxpayers’ money is spent. Not only
will those changes help to create a more efficient government, but they will lead the way toward returning to balanced budgets in 2015. As your member of Parliament, the request that I have heard consistently from the vast majority of us in our riding of Crowfoot is for the federal government to “balance the books” and eliminate the annual budgetary deficit. I am pleased that under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Conservative government is steadfast in our commitment to return to surpluses by 2015. The surplus is forecast to be $800 million in 2015. I remind everyone that between 2006 and 2008,
our new Conservative government — working with a balanced budget — managed to pay down Canada’s accumulated national debt by almost $40 billion. In turn, Canada’s interest payments were reduced and this “freed up” funds to be spent on further debt retirement and program spending. We will not slash transfers to health care and education services that hard-working Canadians families depend on. Nor will we follow the NDP’s plan for risky tax schemes, like their $21-billion carbon tax, that will raise the price on everything Canadians buy. I encourage everyone to visit actionplan. gc.ca to read Budget 2013. Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson can be reached at 4945—50 Street, Camrose, AB, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780608-4603 or email Kevin. Sorenson.c1@parl.gc.ca
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Trade show to feature speaker series RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Now that spring has arrived, it’s time for the annual Stettler and district trade show, with lots of activity planned for the weekend of April 12, 13 and 14. “We are again completely sold out, with more than 100 exhibitors — with about 30 new to the show,” said Stacey Benjamin, the Stettler Regional Board of Trade manager and trade show co-ordinator. “We have another exciting trade show. Quite a few other trades show are on that weekend in Alberta, so it proves that Stettler has a good trade show.” Virtually all of the exhibitors will be from Alberta, with one from Manitoba for the show at the Stettler Recreation Centre. Displays will feature community organizations, municipalities, home-based businesses, home improvements, financial, agriculture, clothing, furniture and fish and wildlife. “New this year, we will have a speaker series on Saturday,” Benjamin said. The 30-minute sessions are slated to feature personal finances, automotive, shoes and cosmetics. “The committee decided to add this as a benefit to people who may not want to visit all the exhibits, but get a glimpse of some of the vendors and what they have to offer,” Benjamin said. The trade show has become a major spring event for the region. “It’s a big social event and many people stay for a whole day,” said Aubrey Brown, the executive-director of the board of trade. “Vendors also love the opportunity to spend more time with the visitors.” Heartland Youth Centre plans face-painting for Friday and Saturday during the show. The doors are open Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. cils, the principals, school trustees and the administration.
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A new cedar shingle roof on the 100-year-old Big Valley railroad station is expected to add decades to the landmark’s life. Work is now being done on the building’s interior to repair damage that a leaking roof caused.
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The Big Valley railroad station is sporting a new cedar shingle roof — an effort to preserve the century-old building for the generations to come. Rich Graydon, a volunteer with the Canadian Northern Society, which co-ordinated the project, said the group continually strives to preserve the historical buildings and “keep them original.” Work is now being done on the building’s interior to repair damage that a leaking roof caused. The project is estimated to cost $45,000. Graydon said funds raised by the Canadian Northern Society, donations from the community of Big Valley, and the possibility of a matching grant from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, are expected to cover the cost. The Big Valley station is one of three owned by Canadian Northern Society — the others are at Meeting Creek and Camrose. Graydon said each station is of a different architectural design. The three designs were commonly used by the CNR in towns across the prairies, he said. “Stations were quick to disappear, once they were no longer needed,” Graydon said. Fortunately, in Big Valley, the Big Valley Historical Society originally undertook the task of preserving the station. For more than 20 years, the impressively restored station has been cared for by the Canadian Northern Society. Graydon said the group remodelled the freight storage area into a community room. “It’s nice to see that room used by the community,” he said.
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Stettler students graduate from RDC health program By Laura Tester Black Press Thirteen students in Stettler will graduate with a health-care-aide certificate from Red Deer College — before they graduate from high school. Since September 2011, four Grade 12 and nine Grade 9 students from William E. Hay Composite High School have been taking a health-care-aide class through the college. Rhonda Brown, the career practitioner at the high school and the one who helps administer the program, said the program has been a success. “When Red Deer College was contracted to provide instruction, we started with 13 students and we’ll finish with 13,” Brown said. The course consists of a classroom and lab instruction, plus supervised clinical and a preceptored clinical practicum. The pilot was launched through Prairie Land Regional Division, which set up three semesters for the students. The Stettler students finished their theory at the end of January and will be part of the convocation in June with other college students. “Our students had to be in Grade 10 and 11 because it was spread out over three semesters,” Brown said. When they graduate, the students will be considered certified health-care aides. They’ll be able to work in long-term and continuing-care facilities, such as nursing homes and auxiliary hospitals, acute care, as well as in home care/community agencies. The health-care aide works as part of the health-care team assisting patients with the activities of daily living. The health region has indicated a pressing demand for graduates of this program. “High schools are always helping students to leave school with the most skills,” Brown said. She said some of the Stettler students plan on being health-care aides, while others intend to enrol in licensed practical nursing or registered nursing, or work in the field part-time while they
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Students from William E. Hay Composite High School in Stettler will graduate from Red Deer College’s health-care-aide program this spring. In the back row (from left) are Claire Hunter, Alisha Coules, Kendra Renschler, Claire Brown, Cheyla Lachowsky, Kennedy Fisher and Corey Garbutt. In the front row are Kelsey Hallett, Claire Aspenes, Andrew Kim and Amy Son. Missing from the photo are Tara Kruk and Kourtney Schilling. take another post-secondary program. Most health-care-aide jobs start at about $18 an hour, she said. Claire Hunter, 17, said the program has been worthwhile for her because she wondered about becoming a registered nurse, and now with that experience, she knows it’s what she wants to do. Hunter trained at the Stettler hospital and also at Pine Ridge Lodge. “At first when I heard we had to work in the hospital, I had doubts I could do it,” Hunter said. “But at the end of the summer, I was really glad I was able to accomplish it. I
was able to work like a professional.” Dianne Enyedy, the William E. Hay classroom teacher for the high school component of the program, said the students did three weeks of clinical experience at the hospital last summer. They’re working on a 80-hour preceptorship at either Heritage House or Pine Ridge long-term-care centres. “They really get the opportunity to investigate a future career in the medical field,” Enyedy said. The Stettler high school, with about 500 students, is the only one offering the program this school term through RDC.
Maureen Matejka, chair of the nursing program at Red Deer College, said that two groups of Hanna-area students within Prairie Land Regional Division have already graduated from the healthcare-aide program. A high school teacher teaches part of the CTS course and the college instructors fill in any gaps. “There’s a very big demand for health-care aides in the province,” Matejka said. “There are many people who are working and are not certified. “Students also get the feel for what it’s like to be a college student.”
Three candidates in mix for Donalda byelection RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter While municipal elections are set for this coming fall, voters in Donalda will head to the polls
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was born and raised in Donalda and resided in the community for the past 15 years. “I think I can make a difference and offer my business experience to council, because I want to see the village run more as a business, with better planning.” Knudtson is active with Donalda and District Museum Society. A former longtime councillor also plans to re-enter the picture. “I’ve been on council before and I still have lots of interest in the Donalda community,” said McKay,
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who previously served on council for 11 years. A lifetime resident of the area, he has been active with the Donalda Curling Club for more than 40 years. As a councillor, McKay represented the village on the boards of Donalda and District Museum Society and Donalda and District Agricultural Society. S t e p p d i d n ’t r e t u r n phone calls last week to the Stettler Independent and its affiliated newspaper, the Bashaw Star. For voting information, phone the village office at 403-883-2345.
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‘Fun casino night’ to fund graduates Belated Happy Easter wishes to everyone. I hope you had the opportunity to share this weekend with family and friends, and maybe a few new baby calves. The weather has finally turned to warmer and brighter days. The Morrin Lions Club hosts a fundraiser in conjunction with the Morrin High School graduation class and the Morrin Agricultural Society. It’s a fun casino night with a roast-beef supper on Saturday, April 13, with cocktails at 5 p.m., supper at 5:30 and the casino to follow at the Morrin Community Hall. At the end of the evening, there will be lots of prizes to bid on for the funny money auction, as well as some silent auction items for real money. There will be horse races held throughout the evening. If you want to find out what this is all about, you’ll have to come along and check it out. Tickets are available
from Ron or Terri-Lynn at 403-772-2215 or Marilyn at 403-823-9484, and from any Lions member. The Rumsey Drop-In Centre members would like to spread the word that each Wednesday, starting at 2 p.m., they meet to play cards, bingo, have snacks and socialize. It’s a fun afternoon and they welcome new members to join in the fun. If you would like to participate, just drop by on any Wednesday, and you’ll always be welcome. The Farmers BSA Club meets every Monday and Thursday morning at the Drop-In at 9 o’clock, so if that is more up your alley, check that out as well. The Drop-In is also available for small meetings and fun events, for anyone interested in renting it. Just contact Laurette Lavallee at 403-368-3773 or Helen Steen at 403-368-2103. The Rumsey Library would like to remind everyone interested that the calendar photo contest is scheduled to run again this
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year at the garden show on Aug. 28. So don’t forget to take pictures in every season then submit them for the contest. Stop in for a membership LES STULBERG/Independent reporter and a look around. The library has all the bestsellers, SPRING SPLASH — Water from melting snowbanks pools in Big Valley reference books, supernet, on Monday as the spring thaw continues and soft yards and roadways surface. audiobooks, e-book downloads, music downloads, e-resources — and so much more — for a $10 membership. The Rumsey Spring Fling is fast approaching. It’s set for April 20, so keep that on your calendar as an important date to rememWe hope everyone had a great Easter ber. There’s always a deli- break, with family and friends. The weathcious meal, with the infa- er was great all weekend for travelling. The road bans are on now, so hopefully mous pie auction and silent auction to follow. It’s sure the roads dry up quickly, so everyone can to be a great way to get rid get back to work. Today is one special lady’s birthday in of the winter blues. the Botha area. A big Happy Birthday goes out to Lorraine Hankins. Hope you have a great day, Lorraine. Maybe spring is finally here, after the big winter storm we had the weekdays of Thursday evening starting at 7 o’clock at April 20-22. Gophers have finally been the Botha Hall. For more information or spotted running in the fields, so that is a to find out when the next set of classes begins, phone Callie Turigan at 403-741That call came seven days after crews great sign. Spring is here, finally. 8308. Bingo evening happens again next Tuesresponded to a call near the eastern Quilting happens again on Monday day, April 16, starting at 7:15 at the Botha border of the County of Stettler that turned out to be small fire contained in a Senior Centre. Come and join in the fun April 8, starting at 9 a.m. So bring your pellet stove in a home on the secondary and excitement. The jackpot hasn’t been quilting stuff with you, and join the women for a great day of fun and visiting. Highway 601, about 17 miles east of won for quite a while, so it’s building. On Friday, April 12, come out to the Children and staff are now back after Highway 56. their school spring break. School started Botha Hall at 7:30 p.m. and dance to the up again Tuesday, so please watch out for music from the Country Gold North Band. the children of the area. Best wishes for There will be a pooled lunch served, so please bring buns/sandwiches or pastries the remainder of the school year. Zumba classes are held every Tues- with you to share. zation announced this week. For more information, call Doug or day at 7 p.m. and the Booty Bounce and For help from Sight Seekers, or for Cardiovascular Hip-Hop class runs every Bernadette Haustein at 403-742-3994. more information, phoe Janice Gust at 1-800-365-2642.
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False fire alarm at Stettler hotel For the second straight Tuesday, Stettler Regional Fire Department responded to a fire call that wasn’t. Crews were called to Canalta Hotel in Stettler yesterday at about 10:30 a.m. “It was a false alarm,” said Fire Chief Mark Dennis.
Sight Seekers postpone meetings For the second straight Tuesday, Stettler ReStettler Sight Seekers for people with vision loss have been postponed until September, or until further notice, the organi-
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Students active on spring break Our hockey youngsters wound up their season on the Easter weekend with a major tournament in Red Deer. Players from Halkirk and/or with a Halkirk connection playing with the novice team were Owen Schauer (who got a shutout in Game 2), Toryn Johnson, Brandyn Baird, Sage Gonda, Landon Slemp, Amie Rowland, Colby Compton and Cooper Rossing. The coaches were TJ Baird and Marty Rowland. They lost out in the B event final. On the atom team were Devon Johnson, Brody Baird, Trey Mac Gillivray, Garrett Compton, Ty Wetter, Morgyn Jordal and Cade James. JD Johnson was the coach. That team lost out in the A event final. Missing the weekend was the Perry family. The teams posted a great record. Congratulations. Kourtney Schilling, a Grade 12 student at William E. Hay, will also graduate this spring with a health-care-aide certificate from Red Deer College. A group of 13 students trained over three semesters while in high school and did their practicum at the Stettler hospital. Kourtney has worked as a casual at the Castor hospital for the past year and plans to begin nursing training in the fall. Well done. Jillian Schaffner returned Saturday from the Gus Wetter high school world trip, along with a group of students from Castor. They flew to Paris, where she took in the usual sites, Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre. In Spain, they admired the works of Gaudy and his unique architectural style, stayed in a small
family run hotel, dipped her feet in the Mediterranean and spent time traveling by train and subway. It was a fun trip and a wonderful opportunity to travel with well- travelled teacher Ray Hassenstein. Sympathy is extended to the family of Ida Bailey, who passed away on March 25 in the Stettler hospital, just two weeks shy of her 97th birthday. Services will be held at a later date. The Bailey story is on Page 687 of the Halkirk history book. Happy 90th birthday greetings go out to Agnes Sorensen, who celebrated the happy occasion with a large crowd of young and old friends at the United Church Hall in Stettler on Saturday. Samantha Neilson was home from Medicine Hat for Easter, visiting with mom and dad Cindy and Bert and Shane and grandma Anne Neilson. Greg Kent of Fort Nelson was recently visiting with the Kent families and Mel and Dale Kent held Easter with the whole family down except Greg and Laura. Lana and Ben Chitwood and family from Saskatchewan were in town recently visiting with sister Lisa Kent and family. Jan and Rose Koenraadt spent Easter Sunday with her mother Enida Stewart in Penhold and sister Donna and family from Red Deer. COMING UP: Hall board Ham and Turkey bingo is set for this Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
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GOOD FRIDAY — Church ministers lead an inter-church Good Friday communion service at Freedom Christian Fellowship Church in Stettler. From left are Cowboy Church pastor Don Wudel, Stettler Community Church pastor Will Brown, Stettler Alliance Church pastor Scott Whitford, and Freedom Christian Fellowship pastor Sean UnKauf, with Word of Life pastor Nathan Mullen on music keyboard. About 100 people attended.
Easter gatherings prove popular Easter is a time to celebrate with family and friends. And the weather was excellent this past week. Bill and Joyce Hansel drove to Erskine to enjoy a family Easter dinner at daughter Sue and B r a d B a u m a n ’s p l a c e , with 17 family members, including grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Great-granddaughter Mackenna Hansel stayed three days with Grandma and Grandpa before Easter. Best wishes to Gordie a n d S h i r l ey R ey n o l d s , who moved into Spruce Terrace condos in Stettler last Saturday. They had a great crew of young people helping and the evening ended with an Easter supper for all. Easter Sunday Percy and Paulette Heer took mom Iona Berg out for Chinese dinner in Stettler. Joining them was Jeanne Beisel. The afternoon was
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Birthday greetings also to Joe Hansel, who celebrated last Wednesday. Joining Joe and Maxine were Bernard and Lois Garland, Gordie and Shirley Reynolds, Harry and Doreen Martin, as well as Bill and Joyce Hansel. Mark April 20 for the next cash bingo at the Bank Building. Doors open at 7 p.m. The loonie pot is growing. We were saddened to hear of the passing of two great ladies who were part of our community, even though they did not live here. We m o u r n t h e l o s s of Rose Vallet, who attended bingo here as often as possible and was a supporter of Westwoods, and Ida Bailey, who sold many books of tickets for the Gadsby Omega Circle and supported the Omega for decades. Both ladies were in their late 90s and will be missed by all in our community.
Clearview Public Schools Board of Trustees has announced a series of community meetings throughout the school division. These meetings will provide an opportunity for Trustees and staff to discuss with school communities the current financial and educational outlook of our schools. These meetings will also give the public an opportunity to provide feedback and participate in a question and answer period. Discussion will include enrolment trends, school revenues and expenses, deficits and reserves. All meetings are open to the public and will commence at 7:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Community Meeting Schedule: th Tuesday, March 12 Byemoor School th Donalda School Wednesday, March 20 Gus Wetter School rd Wednesday, April 3 th Coronation School Thursday, April 4 th Botha School Monday, April 8 th Brownfield School Monday, April 15 th Big Valley School Tuesday, April 30 st Stettler Wednesday, May 1 nd Erskine School Thursday, May 2 th Stettler Monday, May 13
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Classic country, comedy entertain Endiang crowd Congratulations to Agnes Sorensen on the celebration of her 90th birthday. A well-attended social was held in her honour in Stettler on Saturday afternoon. Agnes lived in the Endiang district for 89 years, before moving to Paragon Place in Stettler last year. We wish you many more happy birthdays, Agnes. A good-sized crowd enjoyed the Rod Erickson concert, featuring Shiloh Sharrard and Jesse Fowler, at the Endiang Hall last Saturday evening. It was a nice mix of entertainment, featuring classic and new country tunes, yodelling and comedy. Rod is a seasoned entertainer, while Shiloh and Jesse are fresh, young entertainers in their early 20s. The event was hosted by B.J. Smith and Ruth Fowler. We are fortunate to have them in our community, and benefit from all the entertainment they have brought to town. A number of families in the community had Easter guests over the long weekend. We hope everyone enjoyed the special season with their families. Last Tuesday evening at the Endmoor Drop-In Centre crib meet, it was the men’s turn to shine. Ken Schultz pulled off the best score of the evening, while Clifton Tucker came in second. Congratulations to Yvette Hayden on receiving the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal. Yvette was recognized for her longstanding contributions to her country and her community in the NWT. Jack and Yvette were in Edmonton for the presentation a few weeks ago. Ten years ago, Jack had received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal. Winnie Paulsen shortened her winter with a three-week vacation in Arizona. She stayed in the Phoenix area with her sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Dick Moore. Winnie said she enjoyed taking in many spring-training baseball games. The Big Valley Swordmen, the provincial atom D silver medallists, held a windup party at the Byemoor arena last Thursday evening. A hockey game with the Swordmen versus the Dads ended in a 17–17 tie. A potluck supper and more skating concluded the evening — and a fantastic season.
Congratulations to Russ and Linda Kobi on the birth of their new grandson, Riley Reed Kobi, in Australia. Proud first-time parents are Kent and Tamlin Kobi. Riley was born March 30 in Australia, which was March 29 in Canada. He arrived a bit early and weighed six pounds. Linda flew to Australia to meet the newest member of the family. Jim, Gwen and Alex Keith, along with Byron, Linda and Cade Wilkie, enjoyed an island vacation to Turks and Caicos, during the spring break. They returned home Saturday. Something to keep in mind — the local landfill transfer station will switch to summer hours, effective April 3. The transfer station will be open on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A water well workshop sponsored by the County of Stettler is slated for April 11 at the Byemoor hall. The management workshop covers groundwater, water quality, well protection, basic maintenance and how to do water sampling. It runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is free of charge and lunch is provided. Those interested in attending are asked to pre-register by calling Kevin at 780672-4765 by this Thursday. The Chevelles are coming back to Byemoor on May 4 at the Byemoor hall. They are sponsored by the Endmoor Minor Hockey Association and the Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society. The tickets are $300 per table (10 people per table). Tickets will not be sold at the door, but are available from any Endmoor minor hockey parent, or by calling Rhonda Maginn at 403-579-2228 or Rhonda Hutton at 403-579-2135.
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Agnes Sorensen, a longtime Endiang resident, celebrated her 90th birthday last Saturday with a social at the Stettler United Church.
Pancake-and-jam session cooks up Drop-In Centre By Darlene Tantrum Donalda & District Museum We hope everyone had a Happy Easter with family and friends. Plenty of events are scheduled for Donalda in the coming weeks. Coming up on Sunday,
April 14, the Donalda Coulee Friendship Club will hold its monthly pancake and jam session at the Drop-In Centre, starting at 11 a.m. with the jam session to follow. Come and enjoy a great breakfast and some toe tapping music and good
fellowship. On Wednesday, April 17, the Community Promotions and the Art Society hold their annual general meetings at the Drop-In Centre. Community Promotions starts at 7:30 p.m., with the Art Society to
follow. New members are welcome. Drive-in movies in the coulees will begin May 11, starting at dusk. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for a Mother’s Day strawberry pancake breakfast and jam session, starting at
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Hermus tastes gold with mighty midgets JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor Logan Hermus won a peewee football title with Stettler and a provincial bantam AA hockey championship with the Kneehill Chiefs, but his fresh hattrick banner ranks as the sweetest. Hermus, a Big Valley defenceman now living in Red Deer, helped the Red Deer Optimist Chiefs win the Alberta Midget Hockey League championship last weekend as they went the distance in the best-offive final against the SSAC Athletics of Edmonton. “This isn’t my first championship, but it’s definitely the best feeling,” Hermus said after Red Deer won 1-0 in Game 5 on Saturday at the venerable Red Deer Arena. “There’s been a couple of championships, but nothing compares to this, though. This is incredible.” Sporting his gold medal and championship hat — not to mention a wide smile — Hermus could also empathize with the Athletics as they narrowly missed a golden finish. Last season, he captained a Red Deer minor midget club that came just short of capturing provincial gold. “Yeah, I definitely know what those guys are feeling over there,” Hermus said of the Athletics. “It’s great to be on the other end of it this time. I just know what they’re going through and it’s so much better to be on this side.” Hermus scored a couple of playoff goals, including a game-winner earlier in the final. Most of all, he played solid defence on a Red Deer club battered with injuries, particularly on defence. “I do whatever I can to help the team out, no
matter what role it is,” said Hermus, who turned 17 in January. “I just to do my best to help the team win, and that’s what the ultimate goal is. “Playing defence, keeping the puck out of our net, getting pucks out (of the zone) and making smart plays. Whatever you can do to contribute to sacrifice the body — a big hit to make a play.” Veteran coach Doug Quinn, whose Chiefs won their fourth straight provincial championship, counted on Hermus to provide depth on defence. “Everybody has a role within this group, and Logan’s role this year wasn’t a front-end position probably like it was last year,” Quinn said. “But he’s been a great team guy and he’s accepted that role. He’s worked hard in games and practices. When he gets the opportunity, he performs like other people do. “When I look back, we’ve never had the injuries like we had this year. And we missed a lot of key guys — (defencemen) Colton Bobyk and then Gabe Bast missed a lot of time. But the other kids rallied around each other and we had other guys step up and fill roles. And at the end of the day, they had success.” Red Deer had just three players back from last season’s national championship squad, but the Chiefs didn’t let that math complicate their drive for another title. “Over the years, it’s always been a team-first attitude,” Quinn said. “We expect a work ethic. The kids, once they buy in and they realize when they come together and support each other that team is a big thing and usually you have success if you stick with it.”
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Big Valley native Logan Hermus hugs his mother Carol and brother Brock after his Red Deer Optimist Chiefs won the Alberta Midget Hockey League championship last Saturday at the Red Deer Arena. They beat the SSAC Athletics of Edmonton 1-0 in the fifth and deciding game. The Chiefs will meet Vancouver in the Pacific final.
Hermus is appreciative he stuck with the celebrated midget AAA team last fall. His family moved to Red Deer last summer, making his hockey and school schedule more compatible than driving back and forth from Big Valley. He’s a Grade 11 student at Notre Dame High School. “I’m really enjoying it,” Hermus said. “It’s a great change. It’s such a big school. I enjoy living in Red Deer, but I miss Stettler quite a bit as well.” His mother Carol and
13-year-old brother Brock were clad in Red Deer colours as they witnessed his golden moment last Saturday. The lone goal was scored by Delburne’s Rory Davidson, a centre who was on the same Kneehill bantam AA team that won the provincial crown two years ago. “This is our second time together as provincial champions,” Hermus said. “Rory was on fire all game. He was just a big ball of energy and he really came through
for us in the third period.” The Chiefs visit the Vancouver Northwest Giants this weekend in the best-ofthree Pacific region championship, with the winner advancing to the Telus Cup national tournament at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. “We’re going to Vancouver for spring break for Pacific regionals, so that’ll be a nice spring break,” said Hermus, a prospect of the WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors. “It’s definitely going to be a big jump in the fall,
trying to make that (Moose Jaw) team. But that’s the ultimate goal. This definitely helps, getting some confidence up and playing on a winning team. “I want to go to Moose Jaw and give it the best effort I possibly can to crack that squad. If that doesn’t work out, I want to finish up my school in Red Deer and come back (to the Chiefs). “This is a great program and I’ve enjoyed my time here, so I might want to come back here and play another year.”
Delburne’s Davidson nets Chiefs’ title-winning goal JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor
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Rory Davidson of Delburne embraces his sisters and mother during post-game celebrations Saturday at the Red Deer Arena, where Davidson scored the lone goal as the Red Deer Optimist Chiefs beat the SSAC Athletics of Edmonton in the fifth and deciding game of the Alberta Midget Hockey League final.
Rory Davidson’s red playoff mohawk might be fading, but his true colours are in full vogue as the Telus Cup march continues. The diminutive Delburne centre stood tall Saturday as he scored the only goal in the Red Deer Optimist Chiefs’ 1-0 win over the SSAC Athletics of Edmonton in the fifth and deciding game of the Alberta Midget Hockey League final. More than 1,200 fans showed up at Red Deer Arena as the Chiefs celebrated Easter weekend with a fourth straight league championship. Just three players are back from the Red Deer team that won the Telus Cup national championship last season, when the club was better known as the Optimist Rebels. One of those returnees is Davidson, who pounced on a loose puck with 3:56 left in Saturday’s game to net the momentous goal against Jordan Papirny, a rock in stopping 40 shots. “It was definitely the biggest goal of my career,” said the 17-year-old Davidson, fivefoot-eight and 145 pounds. “We knew it was going to come. We were pushing all
game. We were getting the shots on net, and sooner or later, one was going to go by and we were going to get that bounce. I just lucked out and it happened to be me.” Papirny, a first-round draft pick of the WHL’s Brandon Wheat Kings, appeared to make an initial save on the play, but Davidson’s persistence paid off. “Dustin Gorgi picked up the puck and walked in,” he said. “The goalie kind of followed him out of the net as he went around. He just threw it back out front and it stopped in front of the net, and the puck came right to me. I just made sure it went into a wide-open net. “It had kind of got stuck in the goalie, and I just pulled it out and shot it in.” Papirny said the Chiefs were relentless in their attack, and it eventually paid off. “They just threw the puck on net, which clearly worked on their one goal,” he said. “(Gorgi) just fired it on net, it took a weird bounce and (Davidson) tapped it in there. “They were just putting pucks to the net and they were playing tight defensively, too, which we couldn’t really handle. Continued on Page B2
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Giant task for Chiefs Continued from Page B1 “It’s a tough one to handle, but I thought we had a helluva series. That’s what I’m proud about. It was a wild ride. It sucks we didn’t get our way, but what can you do.” The series-winning puck was to be mounted in the Chiefs’ dressing room as another keepsake in a long line of team achievements. This weekend, the Chiefs visit a familiar foe in the Vancouver Northwest Giants for the best-of-three Pacific region championship and a berth in the Telus Cup later this month at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Davidson, a hard-working, two-way player, also scored a key goal against the UFA Bisons in the second round of the playoffs, a South Division semifinal. “Probably the only thing that (last Saturday’s goal) would have compared to is Game 3 against the Bisons this year,” he said. “We were coming off a tough loss and their goalie (Richard Palmer) was pretty hot. It was my first shift of the game and I picked up the puck and I went down and I beat him on the first shot of the game. It kind of helped us, because it took away all the confidence that he had built up last game. It gave us an opportunity to win.” The Chiefs won 7-2 and went on to take that series in four games. In the South final, Red Deer defeated the Calgary Buffaloes 3-2 in a series that went the limit. “It’s an unbelievable feeling that we have a chance to repeat and another chance at the Telus Cup, with Pacifics coming up now,” said the well-spoken Davidson, who lives with his family in Delburne but attends Grade 12 at Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer. “With only three returning players from last year, people were pretty skeptical at the start of the season as to whether we would be able to … come back and continue to try and hold our title. But as the season went on, we came around. We had lots of
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good players come in and we were able to compete and in the end win our (league) title back.” Red Deer’s other returning players were captain Quinn Brown on defence and goaltender Matt Zentner, who posted shutouts in all three Red Deer victories in the final. Davidson’s family joined him on the ice Saturday afternoon for an extended postgame celebration that included plenty of photos. He said his family life on the farm has influenced his performance on the ice. “It gives you a good work ethic and it keeps you on your toes,” he said. “It helps you make the right decision in tough times.” The Chiefs handled adversity as they were dogged with injuries during the playoffs. “Last year, I thought, was a lot easier on ourselves,” Davidson said in comparing the post-season runs. “During the playoffs last season, we had this confidence going in that we knew we were going to win every game. Whereas this year, we had faced some adversity. We had lost our two top D-men (Gabe Bast and Colton Bobyk) and then we had a few other injuries throughout playoffs, so we had faced a lot of adversity. And in order to overcome that adversity and win this year just made it that much more special.” Davidson and teammate Logan Hermus, a Big Valley native now living in Red Deer, shared a similar experience a couple of years ago when they won the provincial bantam AA championship with the Kneehill Chiefs. That Three Hills-based team included Big Valley’s Ty Mappin, a highscoring rookie with Red Deer’s midget AAA national champion last season and now a member of the Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips. Next season, Davidson hopes to step up to junior A hockey and remain on track for a potential NCAA career. He sampled the Alberta Junior Hockey League last fall during a stint with the Drumheller Dragons.
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Rory Davidson leads the parade toward the Red Deer bench after his late goal gave the Chiefs their 1-0 victory over the SSAC Athletics of Edmonton in Game 5 of the Alberta midget league final Saturday. BELOW: The Chiefs celebrate the goal.
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Stettler midget B team scores league banner JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor The Stettler Storm went to work on their March break. The midget B Storm defeated the Rocky Mountain House Renegades in backto-back games last week to sweep the best-of-three Tier 3 Grizzlies Division championship in the North Central Minor Hockey Association. “They never quit,” Stettler coach Keith Werbowesky said of his players. “They kept playing hard and never quit — and got rewarded for it. The biggest thing was that they really brought that never-quit attitude.” Tristan Laughlin scored with 14.5 seconds left to give the Storm a 5-4 victory in Game 2 last Wednesday at Eckville Arena. That negated the need for a third game Thursday night at the Stettler Recreation Centre, where the Storm won the seriesopener 9-1 last Tuesday. It amounted to an eventful week for the Storm, who were in the middle of their spring break from school. Their league championship came just three days after the Stettler midget A team won the provincial midget B championship. The midget B Storm ended their season in style, as players with varying talent levels came together in the name of a common cause. “When you’re coaching the B team, you get some kids that could play on the A team, you get some middle kids and you get some of the beginner-style kids, but they all played well,” Werbowesky said. “They all did what was asked of them to do. They really gelled together as the year went on.” The first-place Storm posted a 5-1 record in their NCMHA division playoffs. After earning a first-round bye, they went 3-1 in a three-team round-robin series before sweeping Rocky in the final. Two members of the Stettler B team, Levi Fisher and Zack Werbowesky, also won gold medals with the Stettler
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The midget B Stettler Storm pose for a celebratory photo last Wednesday at the Eckville Arena as they defeated the Rocky Renegades for the second straight night to take home the North Central Minor Hockey Association’s Tier 3 championship. midget A team that earned the provincial midget B title. “Zack and Levi both played on and off throughout the year with the A team, and then they got called up for the provincials,” said coach Werbowesky, Zack’s father. “They helped the (A) team win their provincial banner, and then they came back to us and played well. They were both leaders on our team, and that’s what we needed. “Stettler minor hockey, as a whole, had a pretty good year. There are quite a few banners to go hang up in the rink. That’s good to see.” Stettler’s medal haul included three provincial championships and five league championship banners. The midget B team iced the town’s storied season with a dramatic victory that earned game-winning scorer Laughlin the
Storm’s hard-hat honours in the final. “The hard hat was given to the hardestworking player of the game, or the player that we felt was the best role model for the team, for that game,” Werbowesky said of the playoff feature. “So everybody wore it at a different time, and at the end of the year, we had the entire team sign it, because they all deserved to sign it. “Tristan wore it out (of the rink after the final game). One player always wore it out, but the players that played really well that game got to sign the hat.” STETTLER 5 ROCKY 4 — Braydon Whiteford scored a pair of second-period power-play goals and assisted on Brycen Bainbridge’s tally. Kyle Froese’s short-handed goal put
Stettler ahead 4-3 with eight minutes left in regulation time, but Rocky’s Jared Sadek tied the score with 2:11 remaining. That set the stage for Laughlin’s heroics. Werbowesky and Tanner Steinwand assisted on the series-clinching goal. Laughlin and Jordan Fisher each had two-point games. STETTLER 9 ROCKY 1 — The Storm led 2-0 after the first period and opened a 6-1 lead in the second. Levi and Jordan Fisher each scored two goals and three points. Bainbridge, Froese, Steinwand and Brandon Kent each collected a goal and an assist, and Will Whiteside closed the scoring with a powerplay marker. Jarret Hampton made 20 saves in Stettler’s net.
Laughlin and company ‘pretty thrilled’ with win JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor With a little help from his friends, Tristan Laughlin was the man of the hour last Wednesday as his money goal banked the midget B Stettler Storm the league banner. Laughlin, a 16-year-old defenceman, jumped into the play and scored with 14.5 seconds left to give Stettler a 5-4 victory over the Rocky Mountain House Renegades and a 2-0 sweep of the best-of-three Tier 3 Grizzlies Division championship in the North Central Minor Hockey Association. “There was a scramble in front of the net,” Laughlin recalled of the lastminute action at Eckville Arena. “Four of the Rocky guys were in front of their net, digging for the puck. (Stettler centre) Tanner Steinwand went behind the net to grab it and skated out by the circle. I was sitting wide open on the right side of the blue-line. Tanner passes it out to me, I skate through the slot and take a snapshot top corner. “We had a good forecheck going, cycling it through the corner. Zack Werbowesky, Tanner Steinwand and Braydon Whiteford (were up front) and me and Levi Fisher were on the blue-line for those guys. They were cycling it really well and had (the Renegades) pinned down and they couldn’t get it out. We were all over them.” In short order, the Storm players were “all over” Laughlin as they celebrated their second win in as many nights — not to mention a
championship. A third game would have been played Thursday in Stettler — where the Storm won the opener 9-1 — but it wasn’t necessary as they settled nicely into the rest of their school March break. “I think we were all happy about that,” Laughlin, a Grade 10 student, said with a chuckle. “We won the first one, and then (we said), ‘OK, guys, let’s just go finish this right now. We’re just … too tired.’ “I think we were all pretty thrilled that we got the banner. Everyone signed it, and (coach) Keith (Werbowesky) has it for a while, and then it will hang in the arena.” Coach Werbowesky said Laughlin’s heroics capped a memorable evening. “It was a laser-beam shot to the top corner of the net,” Werbowesky said. “It was pretty exciting.” The Storm made the most of a faceoff in the Rocky zone with less than two minutes left. “I won the faceoff, and the puck went to Zack, and then it went into the corner and I picked it up and passed it back to Tristan, who was in the high slot, and he shot and scored,” said Steinwand, 15. “I had just thrown it out into the front of the net to see what would happen. I was really happy and surprised that we scored. We waited till the final 14 seconds (were played) to really celebrate.” Pride prevailed for the Storm, who are part of a Stettler association that saw three teams — midget A, bantam A and peewee A — win provincial champion-
ships this season. “We weren’t good enough to go to provincials, but we were good enough to win our league banner,” Steinwand said. “So I thought that was pretty good for our team.” Steinwand is a nephew of former NHL goaltender Bill Ranford — now the Los Angeles Kings’ goalie coach — and a cousin of Brendan Ranford, whose Kamloops Blazers advanced to the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs on Monday night. “My uncle sends sticks for me to use,” said Steinwand, who plays bigger than his relatively small size. The Grade 9 student was satisfied with his first season of midget hockey. “It went pretty well, better than I thought it would,” he said. Perhaps the same could be said for the Storm, who surged at playoff time. One of coach Werbowesky’s strategies was to award a symbolic hard hat after each playoff game. It went to the team’s greatest contributor, who would sign the hat with a marker and wear it home. Laughlin was the winner in the golden game, after which all of the Stettler players signed the hat in recognition of their collective effort. “A couple of guys had already signed the hat, and I got to sign it and I wore it out after the final game,” Laughlin said. “Everybody signed it, ‘Great year.’ “It was really great. It was my first banner, my first year of midget. It was a great feeling to be the one that scored.”
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Why Alberta really misses Klein … By Doug Firby Editor-in-Chief Troy Media CALGARY — There has been a nationwide outpouring of tributes to the late Ralph Klein, the popular and populist premier who died last week at the age of 70 from complications related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. One of the most striking comments came from Paul McLoughlin, a journalist based in Edmonton, as he was trying to explain the roots of Klein’s popularity, which endured even as the premier resorted to extreme measures to curb the province’s spending and pay down the provincial debt. It seemed that for every enemy Klein made with teachers, health-care workers or others caught in his cuts, he made four friends from the rest of the province. It’s all the more remarkable that people who share very little of Klein’s political philosophy — people like Green Party leader Elizabeth May, for example — could only find kind words to say of the man after his passing. If Klein were looking down from above to witness this current spectacle, one could imagine him having a little smile at the fact that he has become untouchable. The striking thing that McLoughlin observed — and quite correctly, I believe — is not the clichés we hear over and over again: that he did what he said he would do or that he ran to the front of parade (in his Klein’s own words). The striking thing is that Klein understood and spoke to Albertan exceptionalism — the desire to be something more and different from the rest of the country. When we talk about exceptionalism in this country,
we often think of that other province that frequently finds itself standing alone from the others, on culture, the constitution and many other factors: Quebec. Alberta, it seems, is not so different from that eastern province in that their people also feel they are different — yes, even better — than the rest of the country. It’s no coincidence that the only other province besides Quebec to seriously raise the issue of separation is Alberta. There is a part of us that feels we could do better on our own. What makes Alberta the exception? — Its people are fiscally conservative. For the first half of its history, Alberta was a poor province. Hardscrabble citizens learned how to manage their money carefully, and never forgot. Although some might say Alberta has lost its edge from the deepest days of its fiscal conservatism, the desire to avoid debt, even if it means personal sacrifice, is still a powerful pull. — Albertans are deeply distrustful of federal power, especially in the hands of politicians whose power base is rooted in Central Canada. The National Energy Program, Pierre Trudeau’s western political Waterloo, has become a metaphor for a cohort of politicians who don’t know Albertans, and don’t appear to really care for their welfare. — It’s a province of mavericks, even if it’s the cornpone variety. As the brilliant social observer Aritha van Herk so carefully traced in her polemical study, Mavericks: an Incorrigible History of Alberta, Alberta’s powerful alienation from central Canada is rooted in the very physical makeup of this province, and continues today. — Albertans don’t believe in “gifts” from the state, favouring the contributions of families and friends over
publicly financed welfare. Klein understood all those things, right back to the days in the 1980s when he was mayor of Calgary, at a time when an underdog western upstart of a cowtown had the chutzpah to think it could host the world at the winter Olympic Games. His follow-up act was even more spectacular; as premier, he showed every other jurisdiction in the country that runaway budgets can be brought to heal. His imitators include Ontario’s Premier Mike Harris and even federal Liberal finance minister Paul Martin. Exceptionalism is not an entirely admirable trait, of course. Is this province really better than the rest of Confederation, or just more cocky? Is there not a sense of hubris at play? One wonders whether the swagger will outlive the resources that have fueled its economic prosperity. And yet, the sense that this province can do things better drives its people to reach further and try harder. It is part of the reason that there is a palpable sense of disappointment that the well-meaning current premier, Alison Redford, cannot manage the province without incurring new levels of debt that threaten to undermine the Klein legacy. The spirit of Klein lives on, long after frontemporal dementia cruelly stole his devilish wit. Ralph Klein made Albertans feel not only that they deserve a seat on the Confederation bus, but also that it is front and centre. Preston Manning said, “The West wants in.” He might have said, “The West wants to take the wheel.” It is for that reason that Albertans will cherish Klein’s memory fondly, and the rest of Canada will begrudgingly have to admit he was one of the most interesting leaders the country has ever seen.
Happy feet just might spell happy life By Lori Welbourne Independent columnist My friend just invented a great little product that, at first glance, seems insignificant. Handing me two tiny pieces of clear flexible plastic that looked like drinking glasses for Barbie and Ken, she demonstrated their actual purpose by slipping them onto the heels of her stilettos. “Now, Bob won’t insist we take our shoes off in the house,” she said, referring to her husband’s desire to protect their hardwood flooring. Smart. I can’t stand taking my shoes off and ruining my party outfit. “They also solve the problem of walking on grass,” she said excitedly. “Like at a garden wedding.” Smart again. I’ve sunk into the soft ground a few times myself. It wasn’t graceful. With a patent pending, Dana’s “Heelio Dealios” are quickly becoming a hit at wedding shows and shoe stores where their usefulness is recognized immediately. “I’m pretty clutzy,” one fashionable young
lady told me. “I wear them to keep from slipping.” Armed with a little pair of my own, I went home and put them on the beautiful high heels I wore to my friend’s outdoor wedding last year. I first had to clean off some of the dried-up mucky grass still stuck to the bottom, but once I did, my new additions fit like a glove. After trying the caps on a few other pairs, it became obvious that I owned a lot of shoes that I barely wore. Some of them still had price tags attached – yet a layer of dust over them. What a waste. Grabbing a large bin, I started filling it with all the shoes I knew would be much better used and appreciated by someone other than me. It was hard to part with them initially, but anything that didn’t fit my feet comfortably or wasn’t something I had worn in the last year was thrown in the bin. My feelings of guilt over rarely wearing them were quickly replaced with feelings of relief than someone would. I then asked my husband and kids to do the
same with their shoes so we could donate them to the charity “Soles 4 Souls,” which has drop boxes all over B.C., Canada and the United States. I first heard about this organization through my friend Don Robichaud, who passed away suddenly five weeks ago. He was passionate about the project and became heavily involved when his friend Jim Belshaw, the owner of Roy’s Shoes, wanted to introduce “Soles 4 Souls” to Kelowna. Hoping to collect a couple of thousand pairs of shoes to donate after the earthquake in Haiti, they ended up collecting over 45,000 pairs their very first year. Since then their team has collected 300,000 pairs locally, and the organization’s goal is to now collect a million shoes per province all across Canada. “People like this charity because anyone can participate,” Jim said. “And the local agencies get first crack at the donations before they’re shipped overseas, so we’re helping out at home as well.” Catering to people
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Obituaries PARKER Geneva (nee Kerbes) Aug. 16, 1928 - Mar. 27, 2013 Geneva Parker of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the age of 84 years. Geneva was born at home on the family farm near Fenn, Alberta, and later moved to Calgary where she resided until her passing.
Geneva was a lifelong humanitarian who worked for various non-profit organizations and in 1990 was presented with an award from the Chilean government recognizing her contribution to the restoration of democracy in that country. Geneva travelled the world but her greatest joy in her later years was spending time with her grandchildren. Geneva is survived by her children, Don Parker, Joanne Gozde and Michael Parker; and grandchildren, John Gozde, Stefan Parker, Nicolas Parker and Elisabetta Parker. She is remembered by her siblings, Helen Mulligan, Ernest Kerbes, Marjorie Olive and James Kerbes; as well as by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband, Don Parker; her parents, John and Minnie Kerbes; and her siblings, Alec Kerbes, Julia Hennel, Archie Kerbes and Hilda Dancocks. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E. Calgary, AB) on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so prior to the service. Graveside service to follow at the Estonian Cemetery in Stettler, Alberta at a later date. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to Amnesty International, 312 Laurier Ave E. Ottawa, ON K1N 1H9, Telephone: 1-800-AMNESTY (266-3789), www.amnesty.ca or to Doctors Without Borders, 333 - 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10001-5004, Telephone: 1-888-392-0392, www.doctorswithoutborders.org. In living memory of Geneva Parker, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 Bannister Road S.E. CALGARY, AB Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.
BAILEY Ida Catherine Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away in her sleep at the Stettler Heritage House March the 25th 2013 at the age of 96 years. Ida was born at the Island School April 9th 1916. She grew up north of Halkirk at the Old stone house where she met and married Pat Bailey in 1934. The years until her retirement, were spent at the coal mine, farming, and was the Janitor at the Halkirk School. Ida was always happy to see people come for a visit, an extra plate was always ready, and her door was always open. She enjoyed cooking, going for walks, making quilts and being active in the community. Pat and Ida enjoyed 69 wonderful years together before Pat’s passing in 2003. Ida then moved from Halkirk and comfortably spent her remaining years at the Paragon Place in Stettler and most recently the Heritage House nursing home. Ida was preceded in death by husband, Pat, Grandson Jason, Brother Merill, Sister Clemmie, Ida is survived by sons Norman (Pixie) and Bill (Annette), brothers, Lowell (Jeanette) Berry, Warren (Eileen) Berry, Sister, Norma (Ray) Nims and 5 Grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to STARS or The Halkirk Cemetery. To the staff at the Heritage House, thank you for your wonderful care of mom. STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403-742-3422
Obituaries ROSIE VALLET Aug. 17, 1916 - Mar. 29, 2013
Rosie Vallet passed away peacefully in the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2013 at the age of 96 years. She is survived by one brother-in-law Floyd Trusty; brother Bill Hilker; sister Shirley Kubic; four sons and their spouses; Don (Joanne), Al (Carole), Wayne (Jan) and Dale (Bonnie); as well as twelve grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years Joe, one daughter Marlene, four brothers, two sisters and two grandsons, Glen and David. Rosie was born in the Red Willow area, where she grew up and attended the Star Ridge School. She married Joe Vallet in 1933 and together they farmed in the Willow Park and Star Ridge areas. In 1975 they retired and moved to Stettler where Rosie resided until her passing. During her life, Rosie spent many evenings playing card games with family and friends. She helped organized many community events such as card parties, rural schoolhouse dances and many other functions where friends and neighbors could get together. One of her prided accomplishments was helping write the Red Willow historic book. For many years, she was an active member of the Red Willow Cemetery Club. The funeral service will be held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel in Stettler on Saturday, April 6th 2013 at 2:00 P.M., with Reverend Carolyn Langford officiating the service. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Rosie, the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the Red Willow Cemetery Club 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.
JONES (Graf) Ida Jones (Graf) passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Pine Ridge Lodge in Stettler Alberta at the age of 94 years. She was born July 31, 1918 in Donalda, Alberta to Cathrina and John Graf. She is survived by her son Randy and Linda Jones of Donalda and her daughter Nancy and Wayne Paul o f Stettler; by grandchildren Jen and Ryan Fitzsimonds, Steven Jones (Roxanne Johnson), Kory and Kendal Paul and Rick and Kristine Barclay; her great grandchildren are Connor Fitzsimonds, Garnet, Emily, Tessa and Monty Barclay; as well as other relatives and many friends.
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Cherished wife (68 years) of Harold Richard Hunt (Dick) and mother to Joy Midtdal (Sid), Rob (Wendy Cole), Gail (Doug Baker) and Tim (Elaine). Huggy Grandma to Graham, Brendan, Emery, Rafferty, Rachel, Robin, Liam, Derick, Elliott, Tess and Nathan. Great Grandma to Scott and Brody. Ruth’s heart may have failed, but not from lack of love given and received. Dick walked with his sweetheart every day, expressing his love for her. Ruth’s diminished faculties did not limit her capacity to sing hymns and recite prayers, or to tell everyone she met on her rambles around Holyrood Manor, “I love you.” She is missed for her uncommon cheerfulness. Ruth’s life was one of service, first as a rancher’s wife, then a minister’s when her rancher entered the priesthood. She was our hard-working resourceful model of thriftiness and organization - she could feed a household of 14 on a chunk of bologna, or find space in the car trunk for one more air mattress for a holiday. Wherever she lived, she grew a garden filled with beauty and nutrition. Roses were her favourites. Right now Ruth is likely telling her hairdresser in heaven that she loves her. Funeral St. John the Divine, Maple Ridge 1:30 pm Thursday, April 4, 2013. God welcomes Ruth home.
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NICOLL Mr. R. Francis Nicoll of Stettler passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his loving wife Leona and by his children Lea Nicoll Kramer (Dean) of Edmonton and Mark Nicoll (Sandy Hermiston) also of Edmonton. Grandchildren Brennan Hermiston Nicoll, Jessica Nicoll (Vishaal Rajani), Krysten Nicoll (Tim Houseman) and Ross Hermiston Nicoll, sister Margaret Kinniburgh of Lethbridge, all of the McDonald Family cousins, other relatives, dear friends and all of his dedicated caregivers. Francis was predeceased by his parents and by his sons Paul and Glen. A memorial service to commemorate Francis’s life will be held at the Stettler United Church on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Francis, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network or to the Stettler United Church Building Fund 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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Colin Francis Cassidy July 6, 1983 - April 5, 2001 You will never be forgotten, But cherished from year to year. As we remember, how much each of us loved you, and how you loved us all. Remembering that you never really left, And are forever near, For your love lives on in memories That our hearts hold dear. Mom, Dad, Michelle, Mike, Thomas And the rest of your family & friends.
A funeral service will be on Friday, April 5 at 2:00 P.M. in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home. Condolences may be viewed or sent to the family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
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HUNT Josephine Ruth b: October 1, 1920, Walsh, AB d: March 27, 2013, Maple Ridge
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Card Of Thanks Thank you to the people who donated to STARS or to own choice, sent cards, flowers, food, and phone calls. Special thanks to Dale Kent for doing the eulogy. Thanks to Halkirk Hall Board for serving lunch after the service. Pastor Ross Hegelton and Stettler Funeral Home, thanks for the beautiful service. You were all very helpful and will be remembered and cherished. ~The family of Barb Diegel Marvin, Steve, Shannon, Cal, Shannon & Mike & Families
In Memory of WAYNE MOWERY May 29, 1946 - April 9, 2011 Your spirit is always with us. ~Mary Ann and Family
Tell it to the World in the Classified Announcements 309-3300 1-877-223-3311
Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.
Celebrate Your Marriage with a Classified Announcement - 1-877-223-3311 Remember to share the news with your friends & family!
EYE SPY… Look for your name in the Classifieds (stating you’re a winner) and come to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize, compliments of KFC!
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS Coming Events
What’s Happening #50 - # 70
Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70
CONSORT GUN & HOBBY SHOW - Lions 38th Annual. April 13 & 14, Sportex, Consort, Alberta. Saturday, 10 - 5:30. Sunday, 10 - 3:30. 2000’ of display & trade tables in the arena & curling rink. Firearm licence testing & boating exams available. Admission: $5 adult; $3 youth. Info: 403-577-3818. HELP SHOWCASE your community’s vibrant culture during Alberta Culture Days. Funding is available. For more information, visit www. AlbertaCultureDays.ca. Deadline to apply is May 3, 2013
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Notice of Annual General Meeting of the Stettler Figure Skating Club April 10, 2013 7:00 p.m.
QUILTERS! Central Alberta Quilters Guild presents the 22nd Annual Quilt Show at the Parkland Pavilion Westerner Park, Red Deer on Friday, April 5, 10:00AM to 7:00PM and Saturday, April 6, 10:00AM to 5:00PM. Over 200 quilts displayed, Large Merchant Mall, Demos and Door Prizes. Special guest display by Buggy Barn. Contact Lynne at 403-783-5808
at Stettler Hospital Board Room.
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Variety Showcase presents
VALDY April 7th, 2013 Shows @ 2:00pm & 7:30 pm Sh P Performing Arts Center
* A man of formidable for talent * Legendary folksinger/guitarist * Canada’s most distinctive, successful minstrel & storyteller Tickets @ Pfeiffer House of Music & door Adults $20, Students $10 Affordable, Unbeatable Family Entertainment
Get Your 2013–14 Season Tickets
www.stettlershowcase.com
Personals
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wish kitchen & gift Bridal Registry Christine Saltvold & Jeremy Verhoeven May 11 Emily Faltin & Cullen Halvorson May 18 Marci Ackerman & Cole Spady dance May 25 Amanda Dick & David Elder June 15 Melissa Derksen & Jamie Hamilton June 22 Larissa Webster & Cameron Jackson July 6 Monica Bauman & Sheldon Donald July 20 Whitney Van Landuyt & Carson Sutton August 10 View registries online www.wishkitchen.com
Main Street, Stettler
Clerical
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Coming Events
Stetter United Church will host an informative workshop; “Things To Know Before You Go”, on Saturday April 13 9 a.m. - Noon Knowledgeable Presenters are Funeral Director Verna Rock, Legacy gifts Planner, Kathryn Hofley, Lawyer, Lori Reule, and Minister, Mervyn Penfound, will answer those questions you’ve always wanted to ask about planning for the end of life, making it easier for those left behind. For more information or to register Call: 403 742-3387 or email uchrista@telus.net
STETTLER UNITED CHURCH
Spring Supper
Sunday, April 14 4:30-7 p.m. in the C.E. Wing of Stettler United Church $10/person Everyone welcome! “Come & see our new renovations”
• Data Entry • Answering Phones • Experience with inventory an asset Please send resume to: Box N, c/o Stettler Independent Box 310, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
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REWARD OFFERED Wedding band lost in Stettler - sentimental value If found call 403-347-9267
Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLERICAL POSITION
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CALL 1-877-223-3311
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Looking for a Career with Unlimited Potential?
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 403-742-3317, by email to james_anderson@kaltire.com or jade_bainbridge@kaltire.com
Caregivers/ Aides
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DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA - Live in Adult Female Caregiver Required (for Woman /Age 81 who resides in her own home, lives somewhat independently but requires support with personal care / household) Time Requirements: Through the day/night time from Mondays 7:00 am to Fridays 5:00 pm (weekends off) Start Date: Last week in Apr/2013 (and for so long a duration as assistance is required in order to live in her own home with this type of support, care giving and assistance ) Commitment: 1 year Duties: Helping with personal care, housekeeping, preparing meals, visiting, companionship/ going to Dr. Appointments / being hospitable to guests, making coffee/snacks Background / Education Requirements: Must be mature / caring / responsible / compassionate /dependable / patient / good morale and work ethic / personable and friendly /exhibit habits of neat, clean, tidy / requires full command of English (both written and verbal), well versed in Canadian customs and cooking, must have good driving record and valid Cdn Driver’s Licence Option - if candidate was looking for a year off post between secondary (ie gap year) and looking to go into nursing/caregiving, this might be a good fit ) Candidate could work on line/via computer internet (via distance learning/ upgrading), when time permits and does not interfere with daily routine / tasks/requirements) Access to computer/ internet is provided Salary - Negotiable depending upon qualifications and may include transportation costs, some limited toiletries Meals included; NO food expenses Mon-Fri, Apply in writing, with Resume (with 2-3 character/ work references) attached Elaine Moses (403) 237-8071 elmoses@telus.net
Clerical
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is now accepting applications for the following position: RECEPTION/ TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT Bashaw Office 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
Oilfield
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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
PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D RETIREMENT & SAVINGS PLAN BENEFITS COMPETITIVE WAGES
Immediate Positions Available
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.
NEW Red Deer Based busy & growing oilfield trucking company looking for EXPERIENCED WINCH TRUCK DRIVERS. Successful candidates will receive top wages & benefits. Valid Class 1 licence is necessary & oilfield tickets is an asset. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol screen test. Please forward all resumes to: danacg@shaw.ca
Oilfield
Please send resume to 403-340-0886 or email: pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com Your application will be kept strictly confidential. VAC & STEAM TRUCK OPERATOR. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net. WANTED - Water & Vacuum Truck Operators. Class 3 w/Q-endorsement, H2S, First Aid, PST, CSTS. Mechanically inclined. Day-rate benefits. Fax 403-934-3487. Email: reception @mjswaterhauling.com
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SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION requires
F/T Safety Officer
w/construction exp. to help implement & maintain safety programs. Fax resume to: 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca
Restaurant/ Hotel
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Trades
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16 WEEKS TO WELDER 1st Year Apprentice! GPRC Grande Prairie and Fairview Campuses. 12 weeks theory, 4 weeks practicum. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. 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.
800 Serving All of Western Canada with Integrity and Excellent Service
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NOW HIRING
Dust Fairies CLEANING
SERVICE
FULL & PART TIME DAYS Clean Criminal Record Check
Phone 403-742-3535 or drop off resume at 4814 49 Street, Stettler, AB
EXCLUSIVE FINNING/ CATERPILLAR MECHANIC TRAINING. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview
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
Trades
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MILLWRIGHT AND MACHINIST PROGRAM COMBINED. 16 week course gives entry level skills. Write 1st period millwright and/or machinist apprenticeship exam. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus, 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca. PYRAMID CORPORATION IS NOW HIRING! Instrument Technicians & Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE
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Oilfield
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
Restaurant/ Hotel
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CANALTA HOTEL is hiring for the position
MAINTENANCE/ HANDYMAN
Must be able to provide truck
For additional information about Kal Tire please visit our website at www. kaltire.com
Janitorial
F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca
Looking for apprentice or journeyman mechanic. Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911
Night Supervisors
*HIRING ALL POSITIONS (ESPECIALLY COOKS!)* MORGAN Meadowlands Golf Club in CONSTRUCTION & Sylvan Lake is hiring! ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. - COOKS - Looking for experienced - Proshop Heavy Equipment - Maintenance Operators & Heavy - Backshop Equipment Mechanics for - Marshals work in oilfield & heavy - Food and Beverage civil construction projects. E-mail your resume to Competitive wages, full info@ benefits & opportunity for meadowlandssylvanlake. year round work. Email com and state preferred resume: www.mcel.ca. position. Look forward to Fax 780-960-8930 or apply hearing from you! in person: 702 Acheson Road, Acheson, Alberta MOTIVATED individual for oilfield safety. Mechanical abilities and oilfield exp. an asset. Wage depending on exp. Willing to train. Employer ref’s req’d. Fax resume to 403-742-2033 or email: consafe@telus.net
850
Trades
CUSTOM MUFFLER
Experienced Day Supervisors
Professionals
800
850
Trades
Service Rig
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Oilfield
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
• 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.
Position Summary Responsible for the overall maintenance of the hotel including the building structure, mechanical equipment and fixtures on the inside and outside of the building including the parking lot and landscaping. We offer competitive wages and a great benefit plan including incentives. Please forward your resume in confidence to gm@canaltastettler.com or fax 403-742-1321. Trades
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BRANDT is hiring for the following full-time permanent positions: SERVICE MECHANICS – responsible for performing routine mechanical and preventative maintenance duties in the inspection, maintenance and repair of construction, utility, forestry and rail equipment. Previous heavy duty or agricultural mechanic experience required. Positions will be located in Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary, AB. The wage range is $27.00/hr. - $52.00/hr. RESIDENT FIELD MECHANIC – responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. Positions will be located in Brooks/Hanna, Bonnyville/Cold Lake, Drayton Valley, Edson, Whitecourt, Peace River, High Prairie, AB and Yellowknife, NWT.
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HDD FIELD MECHANIC – dedicated to Horizontal Directional Drilling, this position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Ditch Witch product lines. Position will be located in Edmonton, AB. FOREMEN – responsible for scheduling and supervising the work of Service Mechanics to repair and maintain construction equipment and attachments. Previous leadership and mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is considered an asset. Positions will be located in Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie, AB. Applicants will require a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience and wages vary depending on qualifications and experience. Premiums are available for shift and field work.
Please visit www.brandtjobs.com to apply for a career opportunity or call (306) 791-8923 for more information.
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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
FULL-TIME CERTIFIED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC The County of Stettler is seeking a Full-Time Heavy Duty Mechanic, to work in a positive and friendly atmosphere. Applicants should be familiar with varieties of on and off-road equipment; including but not limited to half-tons, gravel trucks, trailers, road construction and various other vehicles. The requirements for this position are listed below: • self-motivated, positive attitude with the ability to comprehend, work and communicate effectively with others • open-mindedness to learning new tasks • supply own tools and toolbox • sitting, kneeling, lifting, walking, and laying for extended periods of time • work independently • the ability to withstand related deadlines and pressures • general computer skills, reading text, written communication, CVIP experience The salary for this full time position is commensurate with experience and is supplemented by a comprehensive benefit package. Apprentices will be considered. Please respond in confidence to Kerry George, Shop Foreman For the above noted position; please submit resume, including 3 professional (job related) references, along with current 5-year driver’s abstract. Candidates selected will provide a criminal record check prior to commencement of work. Resumes and supporting documents may be mailed or hand-delivered to: County of Stettler No. 6 6602-44 Avenue, PO Box 1270 STETTLER, Alberta T0C 2L0 or emailed to: kgeorge@stettlercounty.ca (word or PDF format) We thank all for their interest in the County of Stettler No. 6, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
TORNADO Combustion Technologies Inc. A strong and growing design/manufacturing company providing combustion-related products, including arrestors, flare stacks, thermal oxidizers and customdesigned equipment.
JOURNEYMAN WELDERS “B” PRESSURE WELDERS & LABORERS REQUIRED FOR RURAL LOCATION NE OF STETTLER, ALBERTA Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. offers fulltime employment in a stable position supporting the fabrication of technical products sold worldwide. We invite you to join our team of highly skilled tradesmen, who work in a goal-oriented, team atmosphere. Salary, profit-sharing incentive and benefits package.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME FOR REVIEW TO hr@tornadotech.com
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Trades
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Misc. Help
WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER
860
Tired of semi truck driving? Haul RVs from USA to Western Canada! 1 ton and 3 ton trucks required. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com
Business Opportunities
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80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada. Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for free seminar; www.mytravelonly.ca. 1-800-608-1117 ext. 2020. 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.
Misc. Help
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$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work! Competitive, energetic, honesty a must; PropertyStarsJobs.com
Misc. Help
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Misc. Help
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Full Time Employment Opportunity at CR Glass in Stettler. Apprenticeship programs available. Phone 403-742-2520
Help Wanted
INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php
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
with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015
Truckers/ Drivers
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PARTY MAXX
TORNADO Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; 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 WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
Now Accepting Applications New retail store opening mid May is seeking professional, responsible and reliable candidates. Dress code will be in effect. Part and Full Time Positions Available Please bring resume along with references in person to 4817 - 50 St. Stettler Tuesday, April 9 12:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. Or Wednesday, April 10 12:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
ATCO Power is a developer, project manager, owner and operator of independent power projects worldwide including United Kingdom and Canada. The company is a member of the ATCO Group, one of Canada’s premier corporations. We currently have an opportunity at our Battle River Generating Station for the following positions:
Station Accountant Forestburg, Alberta To find out more about this and other opportunities, please visit us at: www.atcocareers.com
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Misc. Help
ALBERTA PRAIRIE RAILWAY EXCURSIONS is currently hiring both full and part-time staff to work in the office and on the train. Applicants must be willing to work weekends, be outgoing and like working with people. If you are looking for exciting and challenging work where you will meet guests from all over the world, Alberta Prairie may have the right job for you. Please drop off a resume or pickup an application at 4611-47 Ave., Stettler or mail resume to P.O. Box 1600, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0. For additional information call Bob at 403-742-2811.
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Misc. Help
POSITIONS REQUIRED for new outdoor aquatic centre in Spirit River, Alberta. Pool Manager, Lifeguards; http://townofspiritriver.ca. Contact Bonnie at 780-864-3998 WANT TO GENERATE some extra revenue this spring? We are hiring short term, seasonal brokers for 4 - 6 weeks contracts in May to pull our hopper bottom trailers. Enjoy excellent rates on all kms and loading/unloading. Interested? Visit www.westcanbulk.ca or call 1-888-WBT-HIRE for further details.
Employment Training Misc. Help
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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
* Part-time Cashier - For cashiering and customer service - Also stocking shelves and cleaning - Must be available for weekends also
Stettler Home Hardware 5018 - 50 Street
403-742-8311
We are currently seeking a well-organized and reliable individual to join our Fleet department out of Red Deer Alberta.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Credentials: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification, 3rd period apprentice, 4th period apprentice, Heavy Duty Equipment Red Seal Endorsement, Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate an asset, must have a valid Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License. Job Overview • Diagnose/troubleshoot & complete repairs on all company equipment which includes, diesel/gas powered automobiles, Heavy Trucks, Oilfield Well Servicing Equipment, Cranes, loaders, forklift and trailers. • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts. • Test repaired equipment for proper performance, clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work, verify and repair emission control systems. • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes. • Use of computer to input information on the units and for the company maintenance program regarding work/purchase orders. • Order material/parts that are required to complete the repairs. • Be able to work under pressure in certain situations that require a quick turnaround process. • Must be able to read, write, spell and verbally communicate clearly in English. Benefits: • Excellent hourly wage • Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus and Christmas Bonus • Excellent benefit plan • Retirement plan
Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to: Att: Lori Enzie Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop by #239-37428 RR #273 Clearview Industrial, Red Deer County
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Must supply driver’s abstract.
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COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. GPRC Fairview Campus. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. COMPUTING CAREER = Great Career. Study computer technology programs at GPRC, Grande Prairie campus. Novice to expert. Circuit design and robotics lab, data communications and networking lab. Diploma/University transfer. 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca. FAST TRACK to Parts and Materials Technician. 36 week program at GPRC Fairview Campus includes work practicum. Challenge 1st and 2nd period apprenticeship exams in both trades. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College Collaborative Degree Programs in Nursing, Computing and Education. Complete on Grande Prairie campus. Small class sizes. Excellent instructors caring about you and your future, small town atmosphere with city amenities. Or start your chosen degree in Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Arts, Business or Commerce - great transition from high school to university. 1-888-539-2911; www.gprc.ab.ca MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school. Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates! 1-877-646-1018; www.albertainstitute ofmassage.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR WORK-AT-HOME. Train with the top-rated accredited school in Canada. Financing and student loans available. Contact CanScribe today at 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Specialty Programs in Oil and Gas, Dental, Bookkeeping, Legal Secretary. GPRC, Grande Prairie campus. Or take Microcomputer Office Specialist Diploma online. 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca
Building Supplies
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions
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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 6th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 10 - 11, Grey Eagle Casino. Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGautions.com 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 MEIER - 2 DAY CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK AUCTION. Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 11 a.m. Both days. 6016 72A Ave., Edmonton. 150 Classics. Consign today, call 780-440-1860. THREE QUARTERS LAND & HOUSE FOR SALE BY TENDER. SE-11-55-13-4; NE-14-55-13-4; NW-13-55-13-4 (includes bungalow). Submit tenders by April 15/13: Box 401, Two Hills, AB, T0B 4K0. Phone 780-657-2627 / 780-603-1505.
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 BUILDING - Blowout Clearance Sale! 20x22 $4,188 25x26 $4,799 30x34 $6,860 32x44 $8,795 40x50 $12,760 47x74 $17,888 One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
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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
Firewood
1660
LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Household Furnishings
1720
AMISH FURNITURE. Handcrafted. Lifetime guarantee! Choose your wood, design, style, dimensions, stain and finish. Heirloom quality. Online catalogue: www. SimplyAmishEdmonton.com Visit our gallery store at 2840 Calgary Trail in Edmonton. 780-701-0284
Misc. for Sale
1760
SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT
Office Supplies
1800
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case
Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395 Dogs
1840
F1 LABRA DOODLES, F1B GOLDEN DOODLES puppies. Visit www.furfettishfarm.ca text 306-521-1371 or call 403-919-1370
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
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12-02176.indd 1 23/08/12 11:24 AM Advertisers in 12-02176.indd 1 23/08/12 11:24 AM the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.
Outdoor storage not always a shed When people think of outdoor storage, they generally envision garden sheds to house their lawn and garden equipment and tools. However, if space doesn’t allow for a large shed, there is no need to fret, because there are other storage possibilities. Consider a garden ottoman or bench, for example. This struc-
ture can be built from wood and then painted or covered in padded fabric. Store small items inside the ottoman, which can also serve as a table or additional seating. In addition to an ottoman, a garden tool that can keep shovels and rakes organized. Homeowners with a deck can construct lidded deck boxes to
Stettler’s Best Read Real Estate Section Reaches Buyers and Sellers Where They Live, Work and Farm
store patio cushions or any other outdoor equipment. Utilizing the space under the deck is another idea. Cover the perimeter of the bottom of the deck with lattice and install one piece on a hinge to serve as a door. Store equipment underneath and out of sight. It also will be protected from the elements.
Candor Realty Ltd.
ANDY BIRCH
Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden
4908 - 51 Street
Specializing In
ROYAL LEPAGE
Associate
Karen Cannady
* Residential * Commercial * Farms * Acreages * Lake Properties
NETWORK REALTY CORP. Independently Owned and Operated
Bus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685
www.royallepage.ca/andybirch
5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler
Over 26 Years of Experience
Diamond Award Recipient
New Price
1/2 DUPLEX with 2 bedrooms, main floor laundry and finished bsmt. Low maintenance home and yard, ideal for seniors. Attached garage. $229,000.
GREAT LOCATION! SMART INVESTMENT! Modern raised bungalow with bsmt. suite. Live on the main floor and rent out bsmt. or collect rent from both. $289,000.
GREAT STARTER HOME! 2 bedroom bungalow on corner lot. Some new windows, plumbing upgraded, new shingles and more. Detached heated garage. $129,900.
Immaculate 2 bedroom half duplex. Open concept design, main floor laundry, smoke/pet free home. Basement to be finished the way you want. #CA0003777. $199,000.
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.
Calling All Investors - 8,800 sq. ft. of building space with 6100 sq. ft. presently leased. Great office space, storage yard with chain link fencing. Invest today for your future. #CA0007120.
• 1/2 SECTION near Big Valley. Incredible view of river valley! Located 1 mile from pavement. #CA0002830.
COZY BUNGALOW with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Many upgrades, nice fenced yard with garden spot and single garage. Very Affordable! $119,900.
Locally owned & operated
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING only 1 block off main street. This well maintained office building has 5 offices and 10 parking spaces. Great Investment Opportunity! $235,000.
BUSY SOUP AND SANDWICH RESTAURANT on main street. Building has 2 store fronts and 2 revenue suites. Take over business or start your own. Lots of potential. $349,000.
Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings
Close to Schools and a short walk to downtown! Charming 2 storey home features 4 bdrms, 2 baths, open floor plan, hardwood flooring, fireplace, oversized single garage with RV parking. #CA319920. $218,900.
• 2.99 ACRES to build your dream home with room for the children to play and to store your extra recreational toys! Carlisle Estates. #CA301597. $112,000.
Building & Land For Sale Bring your cooking skills and start your own business! Located in a high traffic area, 70 seat capacity. #CA0006161.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
2100
Livestock
RED ANGUS
BULLS Heifer Bulls Cow Bulls
Performance & EPD data available A.I. Sires
PIRO RED ANGUS P & R Zoller (403) 742-0336
2100
Livestock
BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm. Fully guaranteed. Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com
2100
Livestock
LOVE ANIMALS - Love your career as an Animal Health Technologist. Treat large and companion animals. On campus full working farm & residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
MEL’S MAINES & JANELL SHORTHORNS FOR sale both two year old and yearling purebred Purebred red, red/white, and black maine and shortGelbvieh bulls. We specialize in both the heifer bulls horn yrlg bulls available. for light weight birth and Mel Barkley 403-740-4958 the large herd bulls for t h e c o w s . W L F a r m s PUREBRED red and black 403-854-2474. Hanna Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled and delivered. Red and black two year Vicwin farms olds and yearlings. Semen 403-784-3517, tested. Combest Limousin 403-318-7363. Farm. (403)742-5211
2100
Livestock
SIMMERON SIMMENTALS, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963.
2130
Poultry
ORDER NOW For Pick Up on April 18-20. 19 weeks old Isa Brown laying hens. Linden, AB 403-546-3130
EASY!
The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311
Horse/Stock Trailers
2170
HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504
2190
Grain, Feed Hay
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
Business and Services Directory Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430
Accounting
1010
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, Stettler AB AB info@leschert.net
Automotive
1029
www.northstarpaintandbody.com
P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
Thorogood Pinches
&
Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
Phone 403-742-1681
Call Barry Harvey JT AUTO BODY LTD. 403-742-8838
*27 years experience*
“Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting
1150
Electrical
4606 - 40 St., Stettler
1054
“If It’s Electrical We Do It�
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
TEL: 403-742-6277 Res: 403-742-2409 No. 5 Kunstman Komplex
Box 685, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
1100
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MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Buzz Andersen
Furnace Cleaning
Serving Stettler area over 35 years
1120
1193
lb Staehr vice a k i S Mon afting Dr
Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
HEARTLAND GLASS
• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
C.R. GLASS
LTD.
“Your Service Specialists�
Randy Long • Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
403-742-2520
galen@railsidedesign.com
(Beside A & W)
1100
4607 - 59 St., Stettler
Contractors
1100
Dr. E. LYNES 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
Farla Technical Services
Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
1290
For Rent #3000 - #3200
Manufactured Homes
3020 3040
TWO BEDROOM TRAILER FOR RENT, $650/mo. or rent to own. Located beside schools, 5 minutes from downtown. Available immediately. 403-742-8789. TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.
Farm Custom Work
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
Offices
3110
1920 SQ. FT. mainstreet Stettler retail or office space available June 1. Will be completley remodeled inside and out and will develop to tenants specs. $11.00 per sq. ft. PLUS depending on required improvements. This is a triple net lease. 403-704-0827
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
2080
Bale Hauling & Swathing Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck
David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
3R
Management
403-742-3007 HOME PHONE RECONNECT. Toll free 1-866-287-1348. Cell phone accessories catalogue. Everyone welcome to shop online at www. homephonereconnect.ca
IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage “Keeping people in Motion...�
Personal Services
PERFORMANCE
403-742-4533
1260
of McCuaig Desrochers
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
1315
DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca
Plumbing & Heating
1330
Houses For Sale
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Stettler
Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net
Houses For Sale
4020
2007 Bungalow in Stettler 1304 sq. ft. open concept w/ hardwood ooring, 5 bdrms 3 bath, master bdrm has 3 pc. ensuite, ďŹ nished basement, landscaped yard w/fruit trees and perennials, north side of Stettler in newer community. Quick possession. $355,000. Phone 403-742-8078
4090
Manufactured Homes
ARDON HOMES. Come see our new 29’ X 56’ show home that will truly impress. Or view our many other homes that are priced to move! Visit us North of Sherwood Park on Hwy 16. 780-801-1166; www.ardonhomes.com. CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Check out our brand new modular show home “The Inspire� that truly lives up to its name. Customizable to match your own inspiration! Visit us in Acheson. 780-470-8000; www. crosscountryhomes.com THINKING OF SELLING? We need your 1990 or newer manufactured or modular home (to be moved). For free evaluation contact Terry at 1-855-347-0417 or terry @grandviewmodular.com
4020
Completely renovated, ready to move into. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, new appliances. Asking $129,000. 403-742-3685; 403-740-5562
Out Of Town Property
4170
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
6010 Town of Stettler PUBLIC NOTICE
DISPOSAL OF LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY AND USED EQUIPMENT The Town of Stettler is offering for sale items that have been turned in by the RCMP, as well as Town-owned used miscellaneous equipment. All items are purchased on an "As Is Where Is Basis" and can be viewed at the Town Shop on April 3 & 4, 2013 between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. A tender sheet and list of the items being offered for sale will be available at the Town Office or the Town Shop during regular business hours on April 1, 2013. Submit your sealed bid marked "2013 USED EQUPMENT TENDER" to the Town Office prior to 1:30 pm., April 9, 2013.
GST will be added to all quotes.
LAW OFFICE
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
TWO ONLY! SRI 3 bedroom/2 bath, 20’ X 76’ Promotional Homes. $10,000 less than market value! Free delivery (100 miles), skirting, over-range microwave. Bonus: $1,000 Brick Certificate. Call now! Dynamic, 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca
Double Wide Home located on Spruce Crescent.
Public Notices
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.
ANDERSON
Leaking Basement? Weeping tile and membrane installation
Misc. Services
1290
Tell them Danny Hooper sent you Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed!
CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com
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Misc. Services
1290
4819 51 Street
Ph.
403-742-5237
Yard Care
1430
Town of Stettler PUBLIC NOTICE BYLAW 2038-13 Public Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Municipal Council of the Town of Stettler to pass Bylaw 2038-13 to close portions of public highways (streets) to public travel and create title to portions of public highways (streets):
RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE
• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
403-742-3411 Misc. Services
1290
RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
ROUND hay bales for sale. We deliver. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380
3060
Chiropractor
Stettler Professional Building
F. T. S.
Formore moreinformation information call For callFrank Frankat: at:
1029
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
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
Suites
LL. B. LER STETT AND G UNDIN SURRO A ARE
Home: 780-877-0186 780-877-0183 Home:
Automotive
-Gitzel Krejci Building
Lori R. Reule
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
www.gkdpca.com
Chiropractor
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
Phone: 403-742-4437
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
BRYON D. BALTIMORE
1196
1260
4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Misc.
Qualified and Reputable
FAX: 866-305-5686
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson
Legal Services
Dr. KERRY WONG Services
Stettler Furnace Legal Cleaning Services
House Plan Design 403-742-3418 Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts erg Glass Shops
Contractors
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
1170
BOB HOLOWENKO Financial
Contractors
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
2190
STETTLER spacious 2 bdrm. 2 full bath, avail. Apr. 1, no pets, n/s, ref’s 250-766-6766
Gary G. Grant Stettler Eye Care Law Office Dr. R. TROY NELSON
Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998
Phone 403-742-2869
Cabinet Makers
1210
Health Care
Grain, Feed Hay
Houses/ Duplexes
Optometrist
Call Curt or Rob
PH: 403-742-4101
G K D P
FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.
Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners
Chapman and Co. Drafting & Design Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA
1130
5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
403-742-1330 Professional Accountants LLP
Eavestroughing
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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A copy of Bylaw 2038-13 may be viewed at the Town Office during regular hours of b i
A copy of Bylaw 2038-13 may be viewed at the Town OfďŹ ce during regular hours of business. A Public Hearing on the matter of Bylaw 2038-13 will be held at the Council Chambers, Stettler Town OfďŹ ce, 5031 – 50 Street on April 19, 2013 at the hour of 8:00 p.m. when written or oral presentation for or against the bylaw will be received. Leann Graham Planning & Development Services
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY
Buy it. Transportation #5000-5300 Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
Motorcycles
5080
TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Hands-on training for street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Write 1st and 2nd period Apprenticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. THE ONE - THE ONLY - The One and Only in Canada! Only Authorized Harley Davidson Technician Program at GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
5230
Trailer Rental
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Ken Strome Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
Public Notices
6010
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
Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
Public Notices
6010 Sell it.
Notice to Creditors And Claimants Estate of
LYDIA FLORENCE McKENZIE
who died on November 22, 2012 If you have a claim against this Estate, you must file your claim by May 3, 2013 with Schnell Hardy Jones LLP Barristers & Solicitors at P.O. Box 1240, 4902-51 Street Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 Phone: 403-742-4436 and provide details of your claim If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
Public Notices
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6010 PUBLIC NOTICE Change to Hours of Operation for Erskine Transfer Station
Effective March 30, 2013 the hours for the Erskine Transfer Station are as follows: Wednesdays - 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
BRIGANTIA PLACE 780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
Marlene Conibear Returning Officer
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.
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
INVITATION TO TENDER
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
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.
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
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Stettler Music Festival to celebrate its 45th year RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Sounds of music return for the 45th annual Stettler and District Music Festival, set for April 10 to 20. The grand concert is scheduled for April 23 at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre. “The level of talent in this region and at the music festival is outstanding,” said Gregory Sylvester, the festival’s media representative. “We now have more than 700 entries each year.” Performers are in the spotlight in a variety of disciplines, including vocal, piano, band, speech arts, musical theatre, dance and school chorus. “We have many extremely dedicated and talented instructors who train our talented local performers from as young as three years old to older adults. “The Stettler and District Music Festival is a great event for the Stettler area, as we have received lots of great support from the arts and business communities. It also brings a lot of new visitors into the community and local businesses each year.” Performers take to the stage at the arts centre and at St. George’s Anglican Church.
The performance schedule includes: Piano on April 10 and 11. Dance from April 12 to 14. Band on April 15. School chorus on April 16. Vocal on April 16 and 17. Speech on April 17 and 18. Musical theatre on April 19 and 20. The top performers will be in the spotlight at the grand concert April 23 at 7 p.m. Performers and dancers are expected from all over central Alberta. The adjudicators for the festival also come from throughout the province, including former Stettlerites and festival performers Angela Siemens for vocal and Mame Goehner for musical theatre. Organizers urge people to arrive early at the venues for all performances to find parking. Doors won’t be open during performances and adjudication. No food or drink is allowed in the Performing Arts Centre. Use of cameras is prohibited. Admission is $2 to individual events, $5 for a day pass and $15 for full festival pass. For more information, visit the festival office at Christ-King Catholic parish hall during the festival, or phone 403-7423518.
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People looking to build a healthier lifestyle are encouraged to check out the spring schedule of Alberta Healthy Living Program workshops. More than 140 free sessions, presented by Alberta Health Services (AHS), will cover a variety of health topics, including heart health, weight management, nutrition, diabetes care and chronic illness management. “Often, we find that people want to make lifestyle changes but they just don’t know where to start,” said Maureen Mailer, program manager for the Central Zone of AHS. “These sessions can help give people some direction and motivation. Our facilitators are dedicated to providing a positive, comfortable environment for our participants to learn and share their experiences.” The sessions are led by AHS professionals who share their expertise in group discussions and provide support and encouragement to participants. “It’s a great way for people to access information and support so that they can make well-informed, lasting changes for the good of their health,” Mailer said. Aleah Lacey said her life has been transformed since participating in the program. The 43-year-old Red Deer woman said the stresmanagement techniques and the active-living advice she received while attending Better Choices Better Health, a chronic-disease self-management workshop, have played a positive role in sparking a new sense of optimism as she builds a healthier lifestyle. “It turned out to be an
awesome experience for me,” Lacey said. “It was eye-opening — the support and the information that they provided. The facilitators made it a wonderful experience. Their kindness and understanding made a big difference, and they present the information in a positive, engaging manner.” Lacey also participated in other Alberta Healthy Living Program workshops, such as Diabetes the Basics and Weight Wise, which helped her address other aspects of her health. “I’ve quit smoking, I’ve lost more than 40 pounds, and I am much more active now,” she said. “I feel so much more empowered and in control of my health,.” Central zone health workshops scheduled for the Alix-Bashaw-CastorStettler region include: BASHAW — Craving Change at Neighbourhood Place on May 30, June 13 and June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. — Heart Wise at Neighbourhood Place on April 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. ALIX — Better Choices Better Health at Alix Old Fire Hall on April 18 and 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Diabetes the Basics at Alix Old Fire Hall on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CASTOR All at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital boardroom: -Getting Started: Planning for Success on April 17 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. -Lifestyle Change: Tool Kit for Success on April 24 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Finding Balance: Role
of Calories in Weight Management on May 1 (upstairs board room) form 1 to 3:30 p.m. -Managing Hunger and Appetite on May 8 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. -Moving Matters: Including Physical Activity in Your Day on May 15 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. — Nutrition: Truth and What Works in Weight Management on May 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. -Nutrition: I Know I Should Eat Healthy, But How on June 5 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. -Eating Away and Special Occasions on June 12 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. -Minding Stress: Effectively Reduce and Manage Stress in Your Life (Part 1 and 2) on June 19 and 26. STETTLER — Diabetes the Basics at Stettler Hospital conference room on June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Heart Wise at Stettler Hospital conference room on April 9, May 21, June 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. — Respiratory education at Stettler Hospital videoconference room on June 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. — Supervised Exercise information centre at Stettler Hospital conference room on May 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. — Supervised Exercise Orientation and Lifestyles Education at Stettler Hospital on June 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The sessions run three times a week for eight weeks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. To register for a session, or for info, call 1-877-3146997. — Alberta Health Services
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‘We really don’t need to see such a war again’ The U.S.-South Korean military exercises will continue until the end of this month, and the North Korean threats to do something terrible if they do not stop grow more hysterical by the day. Last week the Great Successor, Kim Jong-un, was shown signing a decree that ordered North Korea’s long-range missile forces to be ready to launch against the United States, while senior military officers looked on approvingly. On the wall behind Kim was a map, helpfully labelled “US Mainland Strike Plan”, that showed the missile trajectories from North Korea to Hawaii, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Austin, Texas. (Why Austin? Doesn’t he like indie rock?) It was a scene straight out of the villain’s lair in an early James Bond movie, except that they’d forgotten to set it in a cave. These threats are so palpably empty that the instinct of both the Pentagon and the US State Department is just to ignore them. North Korea has no operational missile that can reach even western Alaska, no miniaturized nuclear warhead to put on such a missile, and no long-range targeting capability. But the politics of the situation demands that the US government respond seriously to every threat, however foolish. So next year the U.S. government will spend another billion dollars or so to place fourteen more anti-ballistic missile sites in Alaska, presumably to protect the Alaskan west coast and the Aleutian Islands from a North Korean nuclear strike. And last Friday it sent two B-2 bombers all the way from Missouri non-stop to drop bombs on some uninhabited islands near North Korea, just to remind Pyongyang that it can. It’s all still just a charade, a spring display of military capacities by two rival armed forces that could as well be rutting deer. The United States would not even play this game if the logic of both international and domestic politics did not oblige it to respond to the increasingly rabid North Korean threats. But it is playing nevertheless, and the risk of miscalculation is quite serious.
Anybody who tells you he KNOWS what is going on inside the North Korean regime is a liar, but there are a few safe assumptions. Real decision-making power on war and peace almost certainly lies with the senior ranks of the North Korean army, not with young Mr. Kim or the Communist Party. It’s also clear that Kim, new to power and insecure, feels the need to look tough, just as his father did when he inherited the leadership from Kim’s grandfather. And nobody in the North Korean regime knows how things work in the rest of the world. They may even be genuinely afraid that the US-South Korean military exercises, although they have been held annually for decades, are this time only a cover for a plan to attack North Korea. After all, the regime’s founder, Kim Ilsung, concentrated his forces under cover of military exercises in just that way when he invaded South Korea in 1950. The North Korean military doubtless understand that they must not get into a nuclear war with the United States, but they may believe that their dozen or so nuclear weapons make it safe for them to use conventional force without facing American nuclear retaliation. And they do have rather a lot of conventional military force at their disposal. Kim Jong-un’s threats are being exposed as bluffs almost daily – the US-South Korean military exercis-
es go on as though he had said nothing – and he may ultimately feel obliged to DO something to restore his credibility. It would probably be just a limited local attack somewhere, but in the current atmosphere, with both Seoul and Washington determined not to submit to psychological blackmail, that could escalate rapidly to full-scale conventional war. It would be a major war, for although North Korea’s weapons are mostly last-generation, that is not such a big handicap in ground warfare as it is in the air or at sea. North Korean troops are well-trained, and there are over a million of them. Moreover, South Korea is compelled to defend well forward because holding on to Seoul, only 50 km (30 miles) from the frontier, is a political imperative. That makes it quite vulnerable to breakthroughs. The North Koreans would attack south in a threepronged thrust, accompanied by Special Forces operations deep in South Korean territory, just as they did in 1950. The geography gives them few alternatives. U.S.-South Korean strategy would also echo 195051: contain the North Korean attack as close to the border as possible, and then counter-attack up the west coast on an axis heading north through Kaesong to Pyongyang. That would once again be accompanied by a big amphibious landing well behind the North Korean front, this time probably at Wonsan on North Korea’s east coast. Even if the North Korean air force were effectively destroyed in the first couple of days, as it probably would be, this would be a highly mobile, hard-fought land war in densely populated territory involving high casualties and massive destruction. The world has not seen such a war for more than fifty years now. We really don’t need to see it again. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose columns are published in 45 countries.
Producers take stock of AgriStability plan With just weeks remaining for Bashaw, Castor and Stettler-area farmers to enrol in AgriStability for 2013, many producers across the province are asking how coming changes to the program will im-
pact their farms. “Some of the farmers are asking if it’s still worthwhile to participate in the program, because they say, ‘Commodity prices are high and times have been good on my
farm, so I haven’t collected a payout for a few years. Why do I need AgriStability?’” said Vicki Chapman of the AFSC (Agriculture Financial Services Corporation). The AFSC administers
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line passes,” he said. “The worst scenario would be if someone opts out of the program without having a clear understanding of what they’re saying ‘no’ to, and then exper-iences a disaster that threatens the financial future of their farm.” The AgriStability program will continue to provide whole farm protection against the severe drops in farm income caused by factors such as production losses, falling commodity prices, rising input costs and market interruptions, Jensen said. Coverage, however, is being reduced in some areas and expanded in others. “Beginning in 2013, producers must experience a larger drop in farm income before triggering payments under AgriStability,” he said, noting changes would not affect 2012 AgriStability claims. “Payouts under the new rules will now trigger when a producer’s margin — their allowable income minus allowable expenses — drops below 70 per cent of either their Olympic
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margin over the last five years or their average allowable expenses during that time frame, whichever is lower.” Jensen said Olympic margins are calculated by dropping the highest and lowest margins over the last five years and averaging the remaining three. “The trigger point for payments was previously at 85 per cent,” Jensen said. “Limiting coverage to a producer’s average allowable expenses when it’s lower than their Olympic margin is also new.” When the payments trigger, producers will be paid 70 cents for every dollar of loss, Jensen said. They were previously paid up to 80 cents on losses above a zero margin, and 60 cents on losses below a zero margin — known as the negative margin. “Now if farmers suffer a big hit and drop into a negative margin where they typically can no longer cover their input costs, they’ll receive a bigger payment at that 70-cent level.” — AFSC
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