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Sorenson named junior finance minister in Harper’s cabinet Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson was one of eight fresh faces to join Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet Monday. As minister of state for finance, Sorenson takes over the post from fellow Albertan Ted Menzies, who earlier this month announced he would not seek re-election in 2015. Sorenson joins a cabinet featuring four other Alberta MPs, along with Harper. That group includes Michelle Rempel, who is also new to cabinet, and Jason Kenney, Rona Ambrose and Tim Uppal.

Rempel is minister of state for Western economic diversification. Kenney is minister of employment and social development. Ambrose is minister of health and Uppal is minister of state for multiculturalism. Sorenson, 54, was first elected in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011. Currently, he’s the chairman of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. Sorenson has previously chaired the Special Committee on the

Canadian Mission in Afghanistan and the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. He was also vicechair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Prior to being elected, Sorenson owned and operated his family farm near Killam and a small auction company. Sorenson’s posting marks the first time Central Alberta has been represented in a Harper cabinet. — Black Press

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Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson (left) was promoted to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet in Monday’s shuffle. Sorenson is the minister of state for finance.

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In the heart of summer, hailstones fell during a flash of thunderstorms last Thursday afternoon in the Stettler region. Hail accumulated outside the Stettler curling club.

Wacky weather strikes Stettler region Rain, wind, thunder — and even hail — take turns in past week Summer storms with thunder and lightning, rain and hail knocked down crops and knocked out power last week in the Stettler area. Some crops east of Stettler were damaged during a storm last Thursday that swept through the area for about 10 minutes just before 5 p.m. “It looks like we had 22 claims east of Stettler,” said Brian Tainch, manager on farm inspection for the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation regional office. “It wasn’t a huge number, and we haven’t been out to look at the damage.” Hailstones were from pea to marble size, he said, and the crops in that area are mainly canola and cereal. Vehicles in low-lying areas stood in a few inches of water and motorists drove through “small ponds.” Lightning was identified as the cause of a brief power

outage in downtown Stettler on Friday during noon hour. “It was related to lightning,” said Allan Gano, ATCO Electric’s east-central district manager. Electricity was knocked out just before noon on the west side of Main Street, and extended to 54 Street between 51 Avenue and the railway tracks. Power was restored at 1:15 p.m. An ATCO employee called to the scene said the cause might have been lightning, “as someone reported that they saw fire dancing on the wire,” Gano said. Wires were struck on the lines in an alley. “We were fortunate that our protections worked the way they were designed and we were able to repair the service promptly,” Gano said. “Throughout the summer months, our staff often works long hours to restore power safely.” — Richard Froese

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An early-summer rainstorm, with hailstones included, hit the Stettler area last Thursday afternoon for about 10 minutes. Vehicles like those above and below sat in a few inches of water as motorists trekked through puddles.

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Vacated since the new Bashaw Meadows opened last month, Bashaw Valley Lodge has re-opened to accommodate Calgary seniors displaced because of severe flooding that swamped the southern part of the province. About 50 seniors from Trinity Place Foundation are scheduled to move into Bashaw Valley Lodge and the new Bashaw Meadows by the end of the month and remain in town for the rest of the summer. The Bethany Group, which operates the new seniors’ home in Bashaw, responded to the call in co-operation with the residents of Bashaw.

“Our community has always been welcoming and supportive,” Bashaw Mayor Penny Shantz said in a news release from Bethany Group. “We are already looking at options on how we can help these seniors during this difficult time, and give them a great temporary home.” Short-term workers from the community are also being recruited. Bethany Group plans to provide staffing and caring support for the seniors — including meals and furnishings — until they can move back into their homes. “We are pleased to have this opportunity to help other Albertans in need,” Denis Beesley, the president and chief executive officer of Betha-

ny Group, said in a news release last week. “We could think of no better place than Bashaw to assist with this support. (Bashaw is) a community with a long tradition of caring and support. “I know that the community will welcome them all, even for a short time.” To help the new residents adjust and to provide as comforting and home-like an experience as possible, entertainment opportunities are also being explored. Anyone from Bashaw or the surrounding communities interested in providing entertainment or volunteering is asked to contact Bethany Group at 780-679-2000.

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AFTER THE FLOOD — Winnie Bissett, one of the Stettler residents who has volunteered in the High River flood cleanup, photographed these images from the massive restoration effort this month. Bissett’s brother, Emile Blokland, is the mayor of High River. Proceeds from tonight’s Domino concert in West Stettler Park go toward the High River flood victims. Show time is 7 p.m.

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Man seriously hurt in rollover; three-vehicle crash at Erskine SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK Stettler RCMP detachment At 4:45 p.m. last Saturday, Stettler RCMP, Stettler Regional Fire Department and Stettler EMS responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision, 10 miles south of Stettler, on Highway 56. When investigators arrived, the 27-year-old male driver from Edmonton was observed lying on the grass beside the F-150 pickup truck, with two bystanders assisting him. The passenger, a male in his 20s, remained inside the truck and required Fire Rescue to extract him from the wreckage. Investigation determined that the truck was being driven northbound, drifted into the east shoulder and

drove a few hundred metres off of the road. The Ford truck then came back across the road and into the west ditch, where it rolled multiple times before resting on the passenger side. EMS transported the driver to the Stettler hospital and the passenger had to be driven directly to Red Deer Hospital because of more serious injuries. Alcohol or drugs weren’t believed to be a factor, but excess speed might be determined as a cause. The rollover remains under police investigation. At 9:51 a.m. Saturday, Stettler EMS, Stettler Regional Fire Department and Stettler RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting a three-vehicle collision on the west

side of the Erskine overpass. The investigation determined that vehicles were stopped at the red light on the bridge and the 39-yearold male driver of a Ford Ranger from Yorkton, Sask., didn’t notice the stoppage. The Ranger crashed into a Volkswagen Jetta, sending it into the rear of a Toyota Sienna van. The 74-year-old female driver of the Volkswagen was the lone person taken to the Stettler hospital and released a few hours later with minor injuries. The driver of the Ford Ranger was issued a violation ticket for careless driving, as he reported that he didn’t notice any of the construction signs. It’s the third collision responded to in that construction zone since renovations were initiated.

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Alberta floods a boost to GDP

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By Pedro Antunes and Marie-Christine Bernard Troy Media columnists With the rains now turning to sun and the waters receding, Southern Albertans are left with a post-flood nightmare — disrupted lives, homes damaged or destroyed, business activity interrupted, and significant losses to private capital, inventories, etc. The flood of 2013 will not soon be forgotten. But while things are steadily getting back to normal in Calgary, other communities continue to struggle. In High River, there is widespread damage to homes — some literally washed away, while many others will need to be torn down. Estimates of the losses are still being compiled, but when all is said and done, they’ll likely be in the billions of dollars. Ironically, however, these losses will not significantly reduce the province’s economic performance this year, and the reconstruction effort will actually add to real GDP growth in 2014. To understand the consequences of major disasters on the economy, one needs to understand what it is that economists and statisticians measure when calculating GDP. Essentially, our national accounting framework is meant to measure income flows over a set period of time and not losses to our stock of capital or wealth. So while the costs of the flood are steep, both in terms of dollars and distressed lives, we need to take a step back to weigh the various impacts of the flood on income flows. One approach is to look at the net gains or losses on an industry-by-industry basis. What might the impact be on retail sales, oil production, the insurance industry and construction activity? And what are the immediate consequences versus those over the next year or more? Of course, the immediate repercussions are almost all negative. Many businesses were forced to shut down, and some remained without power for over a week in Calgary and much longer in other regions. However, the loss in retail activity will be short-lived. Over 100,000 displaced residents are receiving cash through debit cards ($1,250 per adult and $500 per child) provided by the provincial government to help alleviate their troubles. Most are back at work already and will likely be rushing to replace damaged household furnishings. With the flood arriving just days in advance of the Calgary Stampede, the potential impact on tourism was a major concern. But while a few events were cancelled, the Stampede was still headed for success, even if the attendance numbers are down a bit. The fairgrounds were cleared and cleaned in time and events started as planned – a phenomenal feat considering Stampede staff and volunteers had just days to get things back on track. By the start of the Stampede, downtown hotels were booked solid and tourists were opening wide their wallets and purses — sales of Stampede Must Go On Come Hell or High Water t-shirt were booming! So while the impact of the flooding on retail sales and accommodation and food sectors will likely be negative in June, we expect economic activity to rebound strongly in July and the ensuing months. Moreover, the impact on many other industries will be strongly positive in coming months. In addition to the provincial government’s debit card program, the government of Alberta and the federal government have stepped up to help households rebuild their homes. The federal government has already committed $1 billion, a sum that will likely be matched by Alberta. And while the losses to assets aren’t measured in the GDP numbers, the rebuilding efforts certainly will be, through a boost in construction activity that will peak later this year and into 2014. Alberta’s private insurers will also help to finance the reconstruction. Some estimates suggest that claims could be three to four times what they were during the heavy flooding of 2005. This means that an additional $700 million to $1 billion in claims could be paid out in coming months. These sums will add to GDP as residents repair and rebuild their homes and purchase new furniture. (However, the impact is partly negated by the direct losses to GDP incurred by the province’s property and casualty insurance sector, to the extent that the impact of those losses is felt in the province.) Overall, the net impact on the economy will be modest in 2013, taking about 0.1 percentage points from growth. But as the rebuilding effort ramps up, we expect to see as much as 0.4 percentage points added to growth in 2014. As more facts surface and estimates of losses are solidified, we will likely make revisions to our impact analysis. But as we’ve seen with past disasters in Canada and elsewhere, the overall impact of this disaster on GDP will undoubtedly be positive.

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‘Selflessness doesn’t come naturally, but it does come’ One of the fundamental planks in Jesus’ teaching platform was the practice of selflessness. He said, “The last will be first and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16) That concept is expanded in the New Testament epistles. One example of this can be found in 1 Corinthians 10:24, where we read, “Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.” The concept of being selfless poses quite a challenge however, as it is nearly universally accepted that selfishness is both intrinsic to and strong within the human race. Philippians 2:21 states that, “Everyone looks out for their own interests ...” In other words it doesn’t come naturally to think of, or to put others first… but apparently it can happen. Most of us know about Isaac Newton and his legendary encounter with a falling apple and the subsequent laws of gravity introduced in the 1600’s. But probably not many know of the role that Edmond Halley played in Newton’s life (some have suggested that Newton wouldn’t have been known at all without Halley). Halley challenged Newton to think more carefully through his initial conclusions. He corrected some of Newton’s mathematical errors and arranged geometrical data to support Newton’s theories. Halley then applied gentle pressure to the uncertain Newton to publish his work. Halley also edited and supervised the publication of “Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy.” Halley even paid for the publication, though Newton was much wealthier than Halley, and could have easily paid for the printing himself. Newton became prominent almost overnight. Halley received very little credit. However he did use what he

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Campaign underway to try to save railway between Donalda, Morrin 2007 — Six years ago

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— The Village of Botha has broken ground on 28 new lots: 10 mobile home and 18 residential. Mayor Jean Jackson calls it a momentous occasion for the village of 185 residents.

— One of the six soldiers recently killed in Afghanistan was the nephew of Donalda residents Matt and Brenda Stepp.

— A biodiesel plant, in the feasibility phase in Stettler, has people buzzing about the newest technology in fuel production.

— A campaign to save the rails and Alberta Prairie Steam Tours captured provincial media attention as Central Western Railway Corp. plans to abandon the rail line from Donalda to Morrin.

— Donalda farm couple Lil and Jerry Lee were among the Farm Family of the Year recipients at a ceremony at Edmonton Northlands. — It was a clean sweep as local chuckwagon drivers Norm Cuthbertson, Reg Johnstone and Neal Walgenbach finished second, third and fourth, respectively, in the aggregate standings at

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— The East Central Alberta Catholic School Division is asking Alberta Education for the school in Halkirk so it can open a Catholic school there. — Ed Buchmeier of Erskine marked 30 years on the provincial pony chariot circuit.

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1987 — 26 years ago — The community mourned the loss of longtime Stettler businessman Brian Johnson, who along with Ted Connor formed Johnson-Connor Agencies. — Brian Kannekens, 17-year-old Stettler resident, has been named to the provincial juvenile basketball team. He’s the only Team Alberta player from a rural centre. — The Red Willow Agricultural Society hosted its 12th annual men’s slopitch tournament. — Leo Gitzel, an accountant in Stettler for 33 years, was named businessperson of the week.

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Chinese company checks out Stettler prospects RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter With plans to set up shop in Alberta, a Chinese business visited Stettler last Wednesday after a tour of Red Deer in the morning. China Shenghong Group was in the region to scout out a location to build and operate a petrochemical plant. “The group officials expressed a specific interest in methanol extraction and processing,” said Aubrey Brown, executive-director of Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development, which co-ordinated the visit. “They own two petrochemical plants in China and communicated that they require large quantities of methane.” Officials with the company declined questions from the media, because the visit was exploratory. They plan to return in coming months and comment at that time. “This was a very preliminary visit,” Brown said. Stettler is one of several locations in Alberta under study by the group, which plans to complete an assessment and return to the province in coming months, he said. “Of all the areas in province, it’s great that Stettler was included, and that draws a lot of attention to this region,” Brown said. Such a venture in the local area would be welcome news to major municipalities. “This investment in a major gas facility

would certainly give a boost to the economy of Stettler and area,” County of Stettler Reeve Wayne Nixon said. “We learned that the company is a world leader in chemical fibre technology and would require methanol as a main material.” Town officials would also welcome this venture to the community. “Anytime you have people and businesses outside the region or country looking to invest in this area, is all very positive,” said Stettler Mayor Dick Richards. While in the local area, the delegation toured gas plants such as the Keyera Nevis and Bearspaw gas plants. Elected officials from the County of Stettler and the Town of Stettler hosted a lunch for the delegation, which also made a brief presentation to county council. Local industry and community leaders played key roles in the tour as Wayne Long of Vortex Services of Stettler accompanied the delegation and answered questions for the entire tour. This was the second County of Stettler gas plant related inquiry from Chinese investors in 2013, Brown said. Access Prosperity welcomed the Jovo Group from China in March. Provincial government officials said the doors to foreign investment. “We are thrilled to welcome executives from Shenghong Group on their first visit to central Alberta,” said International

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Chinese business officials visit an energy facility on a tour of Stettler last week to explore a potential site for a petrochemical plant in Alberta. and Interprovincial Relations Minister Cal Dallas, who attended a dinner with the delegation the night before in Red Deer, with Reeve Nixon and his wife Loree also present.

The Shenghong Group has petrochemical, textile, energy, real estate, hotel and major industrial enterprises, with annual sales revenues of 5 billion and more than 30,000 people employed.

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BOY BAND — Intense Reality, a Stettler youth band, performed last Wednesday at West Stettler Park. From left are bass guitarist and singer Aaron Boyd, lead singer and rhythm guitarist Michael Burkinshaw, drummer Dustin Newton and lead guitarist Taylor Elliott. Tonight’s Concert in the Park features Domino in a fundraiser for High River flood victims. Show time is 7 p.m.

Even the developed countries will have trouble feeding themselves If you drop a frog in a pot of boiling water, so they say, it will hop right out again. Frogs aren’t stupid. Well, OK, but they’re not THAT stupid. However, if you put a frog in a pot of cool water, and gradually turn the heat up under it, the frog will not notice what’s happening. It will happily sit there until the water boils, and it dies. Now, I have never carried out this experiment personally — I prefer my frogs’ legs fried — so I can’t vouch for the truth of it. It’s just a story the environmentalists like to tell. Besides, I already knew that human beings have trouble in detecting slow-moving threats. You can watch us failing to do it every day: we persistently ignore the fact that we are running into trouble at a civilizational level, even though the evidence is all around us. The foundation of every civilization is an adequate food supply: human beings simply cannot live at the density of population that civilization implies without a reliable agriculture. But the supply of good agricultural land is limited, and the number of human beings is not. You can postpone the problem for a while by increasing the yield of the available land: irrigate it, plant higher-yielding crops, fertilize the soil artificially, use pesticides and herbicides to protect the crops as they grow. But even these techniques have limits, and in many cases we have reached or

exceeded them. So we are running into trouble. Why isn’t anybody taking action? Governments everywhere are well aware of the problem: we are now 7 billion people, heading for an estimated 11 billion by the end of this century, and the food situation is already getting tight. So tight, in fact, that the average price of the ma-

jor food grains has doubled in the past ten years. But everybody finds local reasons to ignore that fact. The developing countries know that they are under the gun, because the standard predictions of global warming suggest that it is the tropics and the sub-tropics where the warming will hit food production first and hardest.

A (still unpublished) study carried out by the World Bank some years ago concluded that India (all of which is in the tropics or subtropics) would lose 25 percent of its food production when the average global temperature is only 2 degrees C higher. China would lose an astounding 38 percent, even though most of it is in the temperate zone. And all that is before their underground water sources are pumped dry. Most governments in the developing countries know the facts, but the shortterm political imperative to raise living standards takes precedence over the longerterm imperative to curb the warming.

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Construction in Stettler on rebound RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Construction in the Town of Stettler at the midpoint of this year has faltered to only one-quarter of the values at the same time last year. By the end of June, the town issued permits that totalled $3,860,740, well below the figure of $13,628,419. Last year, however, Points West Living support-living complex was registered at $8,675,760, which is listed under institutional. “We are pretty close on par to last year at this point, excluding Points West,” said Leann Graham, planning and development officer for the Town of Stettler. “It’s been busy, so that’s positive.” After a sluggish year in 2012, housing starts are up. “Residential is up by $1.1 million,” Graham said. So far, residential development has reached $1,749,660, up from

$691,500. “With all the commercial and industrial development last year, obviously residential development will follow,” Graham said. Commercial totalled $1,912,600, with renovations to several businesses, down from $2,364,459 last summer. Industrial has produced no development this year after $1,896,700 in the same period last year. Growth could be on the rise as already in the first week of July, the town has issued permits for $2.2 million, which includes renovations to A&W, expansion of Greidanus Honey Farm, and to Score Projects. Last year’s final totals: Construction and building continued to boom in 2012 in the Town of Stettler, with building permits valued as just over $17.6 million, up from $16.1 million the previous year. More specifically, those permits reflect

RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter

After a drought last year, the housing starts are up in the Town of Stettler for the first part of 2013. institutional at $8,729,380 from $82,613 in 2011,

industrial at $3,622,900 from $7,683,334 in 2011,

commercial at $3,468,848 from $,217,905 in 2011 and

residential at $1,819,600 from $3,157,075 in 2011.

County construction keeps pace with 2012 RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Development in the County of Stettler has picked up the pace at the midpoint of 2013. “Compared to last year at the same time, we’re a little bit higher,” said Johan van der Bank, the county’s director of planning and development. For the first six months this year, the county issued development permits that totalled $8,240,000 for 39 permits, both more than the values of $7,900,500 for 39 permits. “We are down of commercial development and that could be caused by the slow economy,” van der Bank said.

For this period, the county granted three commercial permits for $580,000 well below the same point last year with seven permits for $2,036,000. A major gravel pit was the most significant commercial development, while the balance covered smaller projects, he said. For residential, development totalled $7,660,000 with 46 permits. “Most of the residential development is around the town of Stettler, Erskine, Donalda, Warden and around Buffalo Lake,” van der Bank said. Last year at the midpoint, 32 residential permits totalled $5,864,500. More residential development is anticipated. “We expect to have more acreage subdivisions

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after the municipal development plan was amended to allow two acreages for a quarter section,” van der Bank said. Overall for last year, the county registered development permits valued at $14,226,615. Figures for the past year may be skewed as two other major industrial projects were in the works, although a seed-cleaning plant on a site in the Warden area, and a coal-crushing plant east of Donalda on Highway 53 have progressed no further. Land was also opened last year to build a truck stop on Highway 12 on a 15-acre site on the eastern outskirts of town boundaries across from 38 Street for a proposed hotel/motel, convenience store, restaurant, with smaller lots for other opportunities.

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but many students work toward a science or agriculture degree, in case they’re not accepted. There’s a minimum of two years in a pre-vet program before you can apply to any of the veterinary medical colleges. Often, students will have attended three or four years before being accepted. Once you have been accepted, it takes four years to earn your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. There are also many internships and residency programs. Specializing in a specific field can extend your time at school for another one to four years, depending on the program. There are many specialties to study, including ophthamology, oncology, dermatology, exotics, critical care, anesthesia, surgery and medicine for both large and small animals and many more. There are lots of opportunities beyond working in a clinic setting, such as working in research and government jobs. We welcome volunteer students who might be interested in learning more about the profession or looking for career options.

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Points West Living resident Jim Ellwood, with general manager Susan Cameron, moves into his second-storey suite, which overlooks Stettler Sports Park, last week.

Seniors go Points West to ‘nice, big suites’ RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Stettler’s new seniors’ supportive living complex Points West Living has opened its doors with a total of 104 suites. “So far, we have 10 residents living here,” said general manage Susan Cameron, who has 11 years experience in seniors care and also a registered nurse. Since early last week, Pine Ridge in Stettler Hospital and Care Centre have been moving the 32 residents to Points West. “ T h ey a r e c o n t i n u ing to move residents from Pine Ridge, two a day, until the end of this month, and then it will close,” Cameron said. “Residents are happy with the nice, big suites and good food.” Located on 70 Street at the corner of 44 Avenue, the complex features 88 supportive-living suites filled by Alberta Health Services, along with 16 independent suites. That includes 30 suites for memory care, which was previously not available in Stettler. Residents for support living will move in during August, with a grand opening planned for some time in September. Points West already has a waiting list for the independent living. Some residents are also coming from Heritage House. “When I heard that this place was being built, I wanted to move in,” said Jim Ellwood, a resident of Heritage House for eight years. “The rooms are twice the size, the meals are super, and we are getting care for very good.” Now he will also enjoy

an ideal view of Stettler Sports Park to watch soccer and baseball. Points West continues to hire staff and encourages local people to apply for positions such as licensed practical nurses, staff for administration, food services, recreation and maintenance. “We will have a staff of about 100 employees, full-time and part-time,” Cameron said. “ We a l r e a d y h a v e some coming form Pine Ridge.” Wages are the same grid at Alberta Health Services. Licensed practical nurses and certified health care aid will be e m p l oy e d u n d e r s t a n dards of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. For potential residents, designated assisted living units will be capped at $1,785 a month while independent units range from $2,200 to $2,600 a month, with round-theclock professional health care. Residents will be accommodated in a cottage-style community at Points West. “Each cottage will be named by the residents, families and staff to reflect the culture of the Stettler area,” Cameron said. “A r c h ive p h o t o s o f the Stettler area will also hang around the facility.” Over the two-storey facility, six seating areas accommodate up to 16 people for small gathering and meals, with other features such as several lounges and exercise room which can also be used for physical therapy. Outside the complex, raised gardens and walking paths will be located behind the building.

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RUMSEY RECORD By Patty Steen Don’t forget about the Rumsey Sports Days to be held on July 19, 20 and 21. Derek Krywcun and Doug Hodge will be taking entries for the tournament, so if you are interested in getting a team in, phone them early as it usually fills up quickly. There is lots to look forward to: the concession will be running as usual, with the proceeds going towards Morrin Grad Class of 2014; beer gardens down by the diamonds, free camping, supper on Saturday night served up by the Country Cookers, with a dance to follow. Team entries include admission to the dance — for everyone else, it’s $5. Pancake breakfasts are on tap both mornings to get

you going and, of course, there’s lots of ball games to watch. Hope to see you there! Ernie Goddard once again attended the Ponoka Stampede, which is an annual event for him. This year, he was accompanied by his sister, and we presume it was as exciting and enjoyable as it always has been! We have received a report that one of our newest residents, Vel Longman, located on the old Deering place, has been having serious heart problems and has even been sent to Red Deer. We wish her well and hope for a complete recovery! Rowley has been a busy place lately as the Amateur Dog Trial folks took over the place for five days. There were a lot of them

and they enjoyed the facilities and the warm welcome to their group. The Drumheller Canada Day Parade was very wellattended and local folks enjoyed it immensely! Even people from Fort McMurray attend this event every year, namely, Jeremy, Nancy and Simon Foesier, along with Julie and Jayden from Nanton, joined with their Drumheller hosts, the

Guidololins, to watch the panorama passing by. Rowley is planning its 100-plus birthday party on July 27, as well as hosting Pizza Night. Free face-painting for the kids throughout the afternoon. And 100 pieces of birthday cake will be cut at 4 p.m. There will be continuous music as we are planning an indoor band and an outdoor band. Hotdogs will

also be available. A little info on three local communities: Rowley, Rumsey and Craigmyle were never incorporated, so there isn’t any way to actually say when they started. The history book is the source that says Rowley had a store in 1911, changed hands in 1912 and 1913, so that is why we are saying 100-plus for the celebration!

Two more visitors in Rowley for this week are Teasha and McAyla Foesier, from Calgary, out for a vacation and sharing time with Auntie Jamie and Chris. A gentle reminder: The STARS ride will be coming up in August and we hope everyone will exhibit their usual generosity when asked for sponsorship of the participants.

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GADSBY and WESTWOODS By Paulette Heer A very “select” hailstorm brutally hit north of Gadsby on Thursday afternoon, taking in an east/west strip through farmland and the building sites of Percy and Paulette Heer, Vic and Barb Carey, Wes Carey, and Larry and Kathy Tuck … to name a few. Power in and around Gadsby was off for four hours. Crops and gardens were severely damaged. Up to sixinch drifts on the west side of buildings lasted through the next day. On a much brighter note, on Monday, July 8, the Calgary Stampede honoured Frank Dahlgren with the Pioneers of Rodeo Award at a luncheon, where he received a beautiful belt buckle. Present for the award were Neal and Lorna, Cecil and Pat, Tanner and Megan Walgenbach; Bonnie and Kristina Kobi; Elva McAllister; Chad and Melita Sorensen and Frank’s wife Eleanor. The family was treated throughout the day with passes to the afternoon rodeo performances, supper and the wagon races. An awesome day! Congratulations, Frank! Percy and Paulette Heer, along with Percy’s cousin Keith and Glennys Adrian of Grande Prairie, attended Percy’s nephew Pernell and Carla Van Straten’s wedding on Saturday, July 13. The wedding was held in the Stettler United Church; the reception and dance in the Stettler Community Hall. Percy and Paulette also enjoyed visiting with cousins Nancy Tolenon of Eckville, Bob and DeLoyce Burns of Red Deer; his aunt Pearl Schearer and Ken Blumhagen, also of Red Deer. Joining them were daughter Christy and Curtis Wideman. Marie Vance (Miller/Baird) and some of her family camped in the campgrounds in Gadsby recently. With her were her brothers Donnie Miller and Ken and Joanne Miller. Joyce Hansel visited her there on an afternoon. Wedding bells rang at Westwoods July 6 when Colton Reynolds and Trista Smith exchanged vows in an outdoor wedding ceremony. Parents Karen Reynolds of Big Valley and Shawn and Samantha Smith of Devon; grandparents Gordon and Shirley Reynolds and Julia Dahl were among the guests, as were Colton’s aunt Kathy and Tim of Edmonton. Trista’s brothers Joel and Eric; Gordie’s brother Glen Reynolds of Edmonton; sister Evelyn Guichon of Calgary and her sons Dave (Diane) of Calgary and Gary of Strathmore. A reception and dance followed at the Westwoods Agriplex. Colton is the son of the late Norman Reynolds. And we still think of the family as one of ours. Congratulations, Colton and Trista! Colton and Trista honeymooned in B.C, travelling through Jasper/Banff/Golden and taking in the Calgary Stampede on Friday on their way home. Sixteen ball teams and their families came to Gadsby on the weekend, Friday night through Sunday, to take part in the Red Eye ball tournament. Bright lights, campers and trailers, fun, food and laughter for all. It was good to see Gadsby so alive once again. Winners of the tournament were: A finals, Pop Flyers of Red Deer; Wolf Pak of Gadsby and Mound Pounders of Stettler. B finals were Talk of the Tourney, Two Hills, Hunt Inspection of Stettler and Diverse Signs of Stettler. Congratulations to all!

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DONALDA DIARY By Darlene Tantrum The Donalda Art Gallery has a new exhibit for the month of July, featuring Linda Osetski-Kneeland. Linda has used many media to create her art. The show is well worth the visit. This past week, a bear was sited north of Donalda, so be aware if you happen to be hiking in the coulees. Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 21. The Sharon Lutheran Church will host a Ken Grambo concert, starting at 10 a.m. If you are still interested in putting your name or family name on the Roots & Branches Alumni Tree for the school, you can still do so by contact-

ing Shauna Wilkie at 403883-2122. A single leaf cost $25 or a family leaf $100. The Donalda Ag Society will host the annual fall fair on Aug. 10, along with the Donalda Playground Committee, hosting events for children ages two to 12. Contact Jodi at 403-883-2330 for more information. Donlada Community Promotions will host a Drive-In Movie on Aug. 10 in the coulees. Come and spend the day in Donalda. Birthday wishes go out to Henry Reyes, Selina Hellekson, Ryan Wilkie, Byron Dinsmore, Lorne Yarbrough, Isaac Weibel and everyone else celebrating a birthday this week.

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support the infrastructure and population. This past year, a water line was brought into the village. It was a costly venture, but it will be a welcome asset. County of Stettler met together last month to discuss the water supply reservoir for Erskine. The water supply line is already in place, but construction

of the reservoir is now in the planning mode. The site has been chosen and now council is confirming the design of the reservoir and truck fill building. Engineers will provide a detailed design and it will be tendered out this fall for construction. Thanks to all who donated their time to work at the casino fundraiser.

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July 17, 2013

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Shayla Meyer of the Stettler Heat slides safely back to first base, just under the tag by the Red Deer Athletics’ Pam Weiss, during Red Deer Women’s Fastball Association action in Stettler, which this weekend hosts the provincial intermediate B and C championships at the Stettler Sports Park and West Stettler Park.

Heat is on base Stettler women host provincials JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor Stettler steps up to the plate this weekend as the host of the provincial intermediate B and C women’s softball championships. The host Stettler Heat are among 20-plus tteams entered in the three-day tournament at the Stettler Sports Park and one of the West Stettler Park diamonds. W “It will be an epic event for Stettler, and we are very proud and excited to host pprovincials this year,” said Jennifer Muhlbbach, a member of the Heat and the team’s co-manager with Sarah Tucker.

“Softball Alberta contacted our team a few months ago to let us know that there weren’t any bids for the provincials this year and asked us if we’d be interested in putting in a bid,” Muhlbach said. The Heat, competing in the B tournament, play twice Friday (8 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and twice Saturday (noon and 8 p.m.). Playoff action is slated for Sunday, with the finals set for 1 p.m. Stettler plays in the Red Deer Women’s Fastball Association. The Heat narrowly missed the playoffs, finishing in fifth place in the seven-team league with a 5-8-2 record and just four points back of the fourth and final playoff position.

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Alison Norman of the Stettler Heat eyes a pitch in Red Deer Women’s Fastball Association play at Stettler Sports Park, site of the provincials this weekend.

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Stettler Heat second baseman Sarah Tucker (right) fires the ball to first base.

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Two of the veterans with the Stettler Heat are Pat Cassidy (at bat in regular-season action) and pitcher Wendy Bignell. This weekend, the Heat host the provincials.

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Sites set for baseball provincials Three Stettler-flavoured teams are bound for provincial baseball championships. This weekend at Red Deer, Stettler competes in the mosquito A Tier 3 championship. Coronation is also among the six teams in that tournament, which runs Friday through Sunday’s 7 p.m. final. Next weekend, July 26-28, the Stettler Vipers head to Okotoks for the bantam AA Tier 2 championship. Also on the July 26-28 weekend, the Lacombe Dodgers host the midget AA Tier 1 championship at Lacombe and Clive. * FREE CAMPING *

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Lacombe’s roster includes Stettler natives Riley Anderson, Jordan McCallum and Stephen Zuk. This past weekend, the Dodgers reached the final of the Kelowna, B.C., tournament before losing 12-7 to Prince George. Lacombe posted a 3-1 record in round-robin play, beating Surrey 10-1, losing 10-4 to Prince George, dumping North Delta 10-4 and blanking host Kelowna 10-0. The Dodgers were tentatively scheduled to face Lloydminster this Saturday in an exhibition doubleheader at Stettler.

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John Langford, 15, of Stettler spent a week in Saskatoon at the Aboriginal national badminton championships. He was a gold-medallist in boys and mixed doubles events at both the under-16 and under-19 levels, and a senior singles semifinalist.

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Stettler upstart John Langford made the most of a return to his native Saskatchewan this month for the Aboriginal national badminton championships. “I was happy,” said Langford, 15. “I thought I did well.” It was Langford’s second Aboriginal nationals in three years, and he arrived home from Saskatoon last week with multiple doubles championships in the under-16 and under-19 categories. “The first year I went to Aboriginal nationals, it was pretty difficult, but this year, there wasn’t quite as many people and I saw a lot of the same faces that I saw the first year, so I kind of knew what to expect. “Playing the U19 and senior (events), though, there was a lot more competition and it was pretty difficult.” Langford, a standout at the school and junior levels in Alberta, was born in La Ronge, Sask., where he was the New Year’s baby in 1998. His part Metis ancestry qualified him for the Aboriginal championships. “To register, you just need to show proof that you’re Aboriginal,” said Langford, who lived in La Ronge for two years. “It’s just nice to go back (to Saskatchewan). There were a few people from La Ronge there, so it was nice to meet and talk with them a bit.” Langford was in under-14 competition two years ago when he competed in the inaugural Aboriginal nationals. He didn’t participate last year because he was attending a high-performance camp in Olds at the time. “There were some pretty good players there, and others who were all right,” Langford said of this month’s Saskatoon tournament at Walter Murray Collegiate high school. “It’s nice to go to a national event and actually win some things. It’s a boost of confidence and gets me ready for the next year. I just get that much more excited.” Langford packed plenty of badminton into the weeklong tournament. Paired with Saskatchewan partners, he was a doubles champion in boys and mixed events at both the under-16 and under-19 levels. He was also a semifinalist in senior singles play. “I had actually dropped out of U16 singles, because I sprained my (right) wrist, and I just wanted to play senior singles so that I could just get it over with,” he said. “I’m pretty sure I could have done a lot better in singles, for the senior group, if I wasn’t hurt. “The first day at nationals, we don’t compete — we do a training program. I guess I overdid it the first day, and the other days, (my wrist) was kind of starting to hurt more and more.” Langford played soccer with Stettler’s under-16 boys, but he wasn’t available when they hosted the provincial championship, because it conflicted with his badminton nationals. He had sprained knee and ankle ligaments while playing with Stettler’s under-18 soccer team, but recovered in time for the badminton nationals. Langford, almost six feet, is going into Grade 10 at William E. Hay Composite High School. He finished his junior high badminton run this spring with a third straight CWAJHAA singles title. In the final, he beat a familiar face in Stettler clubmate Ryland Stefanik of Big Valley.


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Dadensky powers Renegades with goals galore By Danny Rode Black Press

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Red Deer Renegades striker Paula Dadensky (right) of Stettler charges for the ball as the Calgary Alliance goaltender tries to kick it away. Dadensky just missed on that shot, but scored two goals Sunday as the Renegades won the Alberta Major Women’s Soccer League game 4-2 at the Red Deer College field. Dadensky, who played with RDC last fall, plans to join the U of A Pandas this September.

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Paula Dadensky didn’t get into playing soccer until Grade 8 when asked by a friend to come out for the team in Stettler. “Until then, I played baseball, but I ended up playing soccer and it’s been great ... it’s helped with my schooling and keeps me busy,” she said. Dadensky has developed into one of the premier scorers in the province and leads the Alberta Major Women’s Soccer League with nine goals in just six games. She connected twice Sunday to lead the Red Deer Renegades to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Alliance at RDC. “My season is going good ... I’ve impressed myself,” she said with a laugh. “But really, I set high standards at the college last year and I’m trying to keep it going.” Dadensky led the RDC Queens and the ACAC South Division in scoring last season, connecting 11 times in 10 games. Her success has caught the eye of the University of Alberta head coach and she’s already guaranteed a spot with the Pandas in the fall. “I want to continue to grow,” she said. Dadensky led the Renegades, then called Red Deer City, in scoring last season, though she didn’t have much help up front and she played less than five full games. “I sprained my ankle and that was the end of the season,” she said. “This year, we have some strong wingers, which has helped me and the team.” Sidney Daines is one of those offensive talents as the rookie notched her third goal of the season Sunday. Kayla Keenan added the other marker. The win earned a split in the weekend twinbill for the Renegades — they lost 6-0 to the Northwest United in Edmonton on Saturday — and left them in eighth place in the league with a 4-2 record. “Overall, we’re doing very well,” Dadensky said. “It’s nice compared to last year. This year, we have a solid core and we’re working better as a group. Plus, we have the finishing we didn’t have last year. “We started well and have built off that.” Renegades head coach Ado Sarcevic didn’t feel the team played its best Sunday, but was glad to take the win. “It was tough, as we played yesterday and lost 6-0, so it was hard to come back today,” he said. “The second game on the weekend is always tough, especially considering we’ve only played six games so far and we’re not really in game shape. It’s tough when you’re not playing.” The Renegades are also without four regulars. “It’s that way in the summer, you seem to be a bit shorthanded at times,” Sarcevic said. “Plus, we couldn’t call up any of the youth players, as they were playing. But we’re happy with the results.” Sarcevic is also happy with the way the season has gone so far. “The girls have worked hard and everyone is excited and they want to play,” he said. “It’s great for our program as the youth players look up and see a place they want to play. As well, we’re working alongside the college and it benefits everyone.” The Renegades took a 2-0 lead Sunday before the Alliance came back to even the count. The Renegades return to action Sunday when they host the Calgary Callies at noon at Edgar Park North.

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Obituaries GILBERT It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing o f o u r b e l o v e d m o t h e r, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother Eileen Gilbert. The Lord called Mom Home on July 8, 2013 at the age of 92 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Elmer Gilbert and daughter Lorrie. Left to mourn Mom’s passing are her children: Donald (Rae), Bonnie, Wendy and Greg, numerous grandchildren, nephews and nieces and many dear friends. Mom was born on December 29, 1920 in Barrie, Ontario. It was there that she met the love of her life, Elmer Gilbert at Camp Borden, Ontario. They were married on February 23, 1946 and had five wonderful children: Donald, Bonnie, Wendy, Greg and Lorrie. She had 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mom was a long time resident of Stettler, Alberta working in the Cafeteria of Wm. E. Hay Composite High School and was best known for her spaghetti, hot turkey sandwiches and upside down cheese burgers. She was known for her love for her family, the Lord, dancing, the maple leaves during the fall season in Barrie, Ontario and ice cream sundaes. Mom’s faith in the Lord was her life as she accepted the Lord at 17 years of age. She loved being involved with the Church, Sunday School, CGIT, Choir, Vacation Bible School and Bible study and prayer. Mom came from an athletic family; her brothers: Ab, Donnie, Vern and Alvin were very well known within the hockey circles in Ontario. Mom and her sister Edith won the Provincial Juvenile Fastball Championship in Ontario. The family wishes to thank Dr. Agwaze, the hospital staff and home support services for the care their mother received. Funeral services will be held on July 12, 2013 at the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home with Pastor Nathan Mullen officiating. Congregational hymns were Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Heaven Came Down, Glory Filled My Soul and What A Friend We Have In Jesus. Daughter in law Rae Gilbert, granddaughters Carmen Bull and Lisa Daily gave a loving tributes to Eileen. A pictorial tribute was presented by the family. Honorary pallbearers were Elwood and Betty Kirkpatrick, Vern Dempsey, Fern Lindstrom, Charlie and Jean Usher, Steve and Karen Armstrong and Bizz and Jean Gilbert; active pallbearers were her grandsons: Craig Armstrong, Kent Armstrong, Rodney Armstrong, Duane Daily, Caleb Desilets, David Gilbert, Brent Gilbert and Andrew Gilbert. Eileen was laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery beside her loving husband Elmer. Family and friends gathered in the Heartland Reception Centre for a time of fellowship and a luncheon by the Word of Life Congregation. Memorial donations may be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation or charity of your own choice. Condolences may be viewed or sent to the family at www.stettlerfunealhome.com

LAGORE Allan Ernest Mar 17, 1943 to July 7, 2013 Allan (Al) Lagore passed away peacefully after a 3 year struggle with physical and mental health difficulties. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, son and uncle. Al is survived by his wife Margaret, son Brad (Ken), mother Mabel, his younger sisters Darlene Doell (Larry), Netta Wigington (Don) and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Al was predeceased by his father (Ernest). Al touched the lives of countless people in his role as teacher; it was his passion and a profession he loved for 32 years when he retired in 1998. Even after retirement he continued teaching as a substitute until 2008 as much as his health and his RV travel plans with Margaret allowed. Former students were everywhere, and often thanked him for his support while they were his high school students or participants in after school teams of volleyball, basketball or track and field. Al was equally passionate about sports, and enjoyed playing hockey, baseball and in later years golfing became another passion for him. If ever you wanted to find Al, all you had to do was look on the golf course where you would see him paired with Bob Stewart (Stewie!) in a game or over a beer. Al was committed to his students development, and to his role as a national volleyball referee and (mentor) to many, many up and coming referees. His commitment to refereeing took him all over Alberta, and as far as Japan, a trip of a lifetime for Al. In his retirement, he and wife Margaret travelled extensively in their RV across Canada and the US to explore the sights that North America had to offer on the road. Their son Bradley often would fly to the nearest airport they were camped by to share in some of the sights and many fine memories were made. Per Allan’s wishes there will be no funeral but the family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Mental Health Association. To send of view condolences visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

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ROBINSON (nee Eden) Joyce June 21, 1930 - July 8, 2013 Joyce passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Haydock, Lancashire, England to Harry Eden and wife Esther (Stockley). She is survived by her son Paul, granddaughter Shannon, extended granddaughters Megan (Jeremy), Lindsey and their mom Lee; sisters Dorothy (Eric), Audrey (Stan) and her brother Derek (Eileen). She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and cousins from a large family in England. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Joe, and was never quite the same after his passing. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be sorely missed. Joyce had a difficult childhood as a curved spine required for her to have 3 vertebrae fused and to be kept in body casts in a sanitarium for 5 years of her life beginning at age 3. She did heal well and was released from the hospital at age 8 just as WWII began in Europe. At age 14 she began working in a textile mill, weaving material for parachutes and barrage balloons during WWII. After the war, a young sailor named Joe Robinson was de-mobbed and started also started work in the mill. The two fell in love and were married in 1950. In 1954 they immigrated to Canada with their then 3-year-old son Paul Robinson and settled in Stettler, AB. Joyce loved Stettler and made many lifelong friends. In 1965 they moved to Red Deer where Joyce managed the “Betty Shop” women’s clothing store, once again making many friends along the way. Many thanks to the E.M.T.’s and the staff at Ward 32 for all their care and help. R.I.P. Nana. In honor of Joyce’s life, a funeral service was held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287- 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of fowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 9Z9. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

BERETI It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Bernice Bereti, on December 2, 2012 in Cold Lake, AB. Mom (Bernice) waged a brave battle with cancer. Twice surviving breast cancer and colon cancer, but it was the fast moving liver cancer in 2012 that she succumbed to. Our Mom was a woman of greatness and achievement. She was proud and determined in everything she did and was very successful in instilling good, strong values in us kids. She was always there to support us in our many endeavors and to offer sensible advice (or consolation) when our lives went sideways and needed re-routing. Her wonderful sense of humor, sharp wit and effervescent personality was essential to the dynamic of our family and the friendships she forged. From humble beginnings as a young child immigrant from Poland in 1938, Mom embraced life and its many opportunities. She met and married a good, solid man, Peter, our father and had 5 wonderful children: Angela, Daniel, Teresa, Margaret and Tanis. Mom worked hard as a wife and mother and, as an employee for companies such as Ontario Hydro, Ipso and Zellers. She saw us through many difficult times with her strength and perseverance. After our father’s passing in 1989, Mom got interested in contesting. She subscribed to a national contesting newsletter and was very diligent in her pursuit of new contests. She made weekly runs to contest entry hotspots in Stettler, Red Deer and surrounding areas. Us kids even saved all our labels from grocery products for her. Through her dedicated efforts, Mom was rewarded with extraordinary luck! She began to win prizes. Not only did she win merchandise, but she won trips. Big trips to faraway places like the Bahamas, Scotland and Australia. She also won $10,000 in travel gift certificates for which she used to travel back to the old country, Poland. For every trip she won, she chose one of us kids as her travelling companion, therefore sharing and broadening our life experience. The best year Mom had in winnings was 1997. She won over $50 K worth of stuff including a new Chevy Thunder truck and trip to Australia. Canada AM travelled to Stettler to interview “the luckiest woman in Alberta!” In 1998, Mom sold the house in Stettler and went to live with Teresa, her military daughter. This living arrangement was both beneficial and enhancing as she was able to share time with her grandchildren and also enjoy the different locations that Teresa and family were posted to. Like California and Manitoba. In 2008, Mom, Teresa and family settled again in Cold Lake. Ever the pursuant of personal enrichment, Mom continued her passion for reading. She endeavored to read all the Pulitzer Prize winning novels. She was successful in reading 87 of them. Mom was probably the library’s best customer and Doris the librarian, in Cold Lake can attest to that! Not only was Mom an avid reader, but she was a statistician as well. She loved making lists on everything from scores on her computer games, authors and books she had read and would like to read and on the many libraries across Alberta that the books come from. She often said that the best job she could have had would have been a Library Records Clerk. Our Mom, Bernice, was an inspiration and a gift to us and to all those that had been fortunate enough to cross paths with her. Even in sickness, Mom maintained a positive attitude and entertained the hospital staff with stories of her adventures. We, the family, will be placing Mom with our Pop, Peter, at Lakeview Cemetery in Stettler on July 26, 2013. All those who wish to be in attendance are welcome to join us between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Although Mom has left us with tear-stained faces and weeping hearts, we take comfort in knowing that she is together again with our Pop, for now and forever. Always remembered and forever missed, Love from the Bereti family. The Stettler

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KNAPP - Elva Ann June 8, 1937 - July 10, 2007 Love begins within our own hearts, where we realize just how cherished we are by the one who made us. From there, we can go forth and love the world. A happy, healthy home and family starts with a happy, healthy mom who is in touch with her healing God. Thank you for the many ways you showed your love to us. Always in our hearts, Les, Roberta, Krista and families.

Frieda passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the age of 84 years. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving family: son Bill (Alice) Turigan of Ponoka, daughter Shirley (Doug) McKay of Stettler, grandchildren Jason Turigan, Sarah-Lee (Steve) Koleyak, Kenton McKay and Joel (Miranda) McKay, great-grandchildren Jayla and Eli Koleyak and Carson and Heath McKay. Frieda is survived by her brother Helmut (Emma) Gebhardt of Stettler, sisters Molly Kuefler of Wetaskiwin and Esther Trefz of Stettler, and brothers-in-law Paul (Ruth) Turigan of Oliver, BC and Otto Straub of Eckville. A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Stettler, Alberta with Reverend Ross Helgeton officiating. Frieda’s grandchildren: Jason Turigan, Sarah-Lee Koleyak, Kent McKay and Joel McKay gave a loving tribute to their grandmother. LeeAnn Kinderwater, Joan Rushton and Debbie Simon presented their gifts of music and song, leading the congregational hymns: The Old Rugged Cross, Blest Be The Tie and Under His Wings and also presented a special solo selection Stand By Me. A beautiful pictorial tribute of Frieda’s life was shown. Honorary pallbearers were Lorna and Barry Brown, Donna and Ron Beier, Penny and Don Tash and Elenore Gabert. Frieda Turigan was laid to rest beside her husband Carl Frederick Turigan at Lake View Cemetery, Stettler with Jason Turigan, Sarah-Lee Turigan, Kent McKay, Joel McKay, Linda Lavoie and Gerald Blumhagen serving as active pallbearers. Following the interment service family and friends joined together at St. Peter Lutheran Church for a time of fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by the Lutheran Church Women. Donations gratefully accepted to St. Peter Lutheran Church Building Fund or Stettler Health Services Foundation c/o Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. To send or view condolences to Frieda’s family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

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BOEHLKE Doris “Jean” Boehlke passed away July 7, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Jean enjoyed many years of volunteering for the Willing Workers in Endiang and Olds Hospital Auxiliary as well as caregiving for many in Olds. She enjoyed walking, camping and a good cup of coffee. After losing her eyesight, she relaxed with her talking books, enjoyed sitting in the sun and most of all she loved spending time with her family as they were her pride and joy. Jean will be lovingly remembered by her six children Joanne, Debbie, Jack, Dixie, Kathy, Karin and their families; twenty four grandchildren; twenty two great-grandchildren; sister Margaret Willis and brother Gary Ritchie. A special thank you to Dr. Turner and all the staff at the Olds Hospital for their compassionate and exceptional care. A Memorial Luncheon was held on Saturday July 13, 2013 at the Endiang Community Centre. Interment was held prior to the luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Olds Hospice Society. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD, Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610 www.heartlandfuneralserivces.com

Just had a baby girl? Reg and Sharon Nitschke along with Jim and Deb Turner and granddaughter Rainy Lynn Nitschke would like to announce the marriage of Dallas Nitschke and Heather Turner. Wedding to take place July 20, 2013 at Cochrane, Alberta.

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MORGAN CONSTRUCTION & Environmental Ltd. Looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators, Foreman and Project Managers for work in oilfield & heavy civil construction projects. Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work. Please apply online at www.mcel.ca under the career section.

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LOVE, Joy and Wonderful Dreams All the Sweet Things a Baby Girl Brings. Please join Lyndsey in celebrating the arrival of Calla Dawn Boice

THE STETTLER HEALTH SERVICES gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following donors

for her baby shower on Sun. July 28. Drop in from 2:30-4:30 pm. at the Stettler Ramada. Contact 403-741-6810

Marleen McNeill Robert & Jonni Hegberg Jean Lindstrom Calvin & Wendy Blauel Jean Chapman Agnes Rushton WardKrejci Diane & Fred Buller Baltimore Financial Services Limited Pat Lattery Dale & Debbie Simon Dawn McKay John & Ella Kisser John & Bonnie Ireland Darlene Brandon Oris RIder Family William & Eva Snodgrass Ron & Marilyn Potter Lyle & Betty Smith Doug & Theresa Tempest Estate of John Holderness Frances Hallett Joan Petersen Carol Isaman Harold & Velma Chick Millie, Melvin, Kevin & Margie Jeffrey White Sands Community Hall Society Doreen Hammond David & Shirley Dennis Evelyn Strandquist Parkview Stettler Funeral Homes Norma & Deryl Norman Ben & Shirley Erickson Leona Thorogood Ritchie & Harriet Chapman Lynne McNeill Duncan & Marleen McNeill Elpha & Ron Senft Roger & Malora Lee Kendall & Elizabeth Carlson Ross & Kathy Martin Edna Stuart David & Donna Fox William & May Lyle Ethel Williams Peggy & Wayne Hearonemus Dorothy & Earl Baltimore Rosemarie Repp David & Louise Giedemann Elaine Sharpe & Devnich Family

Please contact Leona at 403-742-6850 or 403-740-9121, or Nancy Land 403-742-4682, to arrange to drop your items off at the curling rink. We welcome new people who would like to volunteer during the sale week. Just give us a call.

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Please Join Us in Celebrating our Mom’s Special Birthday! Blanche (Derwantz) Henry’s 85TH Birthday Party Saturday, July 20, 2013 At the Stettler Legion Hall 5014 – 51st Street Stettler, AB

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Baby Shower for Everitt Marcel Volker to be held July 20, 2013, 2-5 pm. at Adam and Samantha Volker’s house. Bridal shower for

Whitney Vanlanduyt bride-elect of Carson Sutton on July 27, 2 p.m., St. Peter Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome.

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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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Must be able to Provide own work truck Leadership and Supervisory skills- mentor and train crew Strong Computer Skills Operate 5000psi 10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells) Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment Tr a v e l t o a n d f r o m locations across Western Canada

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PureChem Services Red Deer is seeking a detailoriented, high energy, enthusiastic individual for full time Admin/AP/ Inventory Clerk position. Qualifications: 2 yrs related experience, computer skills, adaptable, able to work on own without direct supervision. We offer competitive salary & benefits package commensurate with experience. Please send your resume & cover letter to hr@ceslp.ca or drop off in person at 13B, 7459 Edgar Industrial Bend Red Deer AB.

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD construction company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call 780-723-5051, Edson, Alberta. CASH DAILY for outdoor work! Guys ‘n Gals 16 years and up! No experience necessary; www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RCMP STETTLER DETACHMENT Detachment Clerk - Full Time The Stettler Detachment of the RCMP requires a career minded individual to work at the Detachment office. The work environment is fast paced with a wide variety of duties. We are a close knit team of professionals who include other clerks, police officers, guards and victim service volunteers. Under the direct supervision of the Stettler Detachment Commander the Detachment Clerk’s duties include, but are not limited to: • answering inquiries from the public in person or via telephone and documenting inquiries or calls for service. • dispatching police officers and utilizing the police radio system. • preparation of legal documents and reports. • querying, entering and modifying data from a variety of police computer systems. • attending criminal court in an administrative capacity. • conducting quality assurance reviews.

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is North America’s premier face-to-face fundraising organization. We are looking for enthusiastic FUNDRAISERS and a TEAM CAPTAIN to join our team! From August 1st- August 14th, you will represent World Vision at Bower Place Mall. For more information, please visit www.donorworx.com. $17.00 - $20.00/hr, 15 - 30 hrs/week

Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.

This position may require shift work, overtime and some overnight training in Calgary or Edmonton. The position is conditional upon fulfilling the RCMP Security Clearance requirements. The ideal applicant will be a team player, willing to learn, skilled in the use of computers and possess a high level of interpersonal skills. They will type in excess of 40 wpm and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other police data base programs. The successful applicant will be an employee of the Town of Stettler who offer a competitive salary, pension and benefit package. Salary range: $35,222 to $48,431 per annum. Send resume in confidence to: RCMP Attention: Detachment Commander PO Box 1298 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0

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Receptionist / Office Support Person We’re looking for someone who: t Has a passion for delivering a high standard of professional customer service to our customers as they phone or walk into the dealership t Has the ability to stay organized and multi task in a fast paced, challenging work environment t Can work independently with minimal supervision, and has the ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgement when required t Is proficient with Microsoft Office applications t Is enthusiastic to be part of team providing administrative assistance to the dealership

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RAILWAY TAMPER OPERATORS Cando, an employee-owned company supplying specialized rail services across Canada, is looking for Tamper Operators to operate a Mark IV Tamper, EJ6 Tamper, or equivalent. Successful candidates will lead small teams responsible for aligning tracks, spreading ballast and tamping ties.

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OIL BOSS RENTALS INC is currently seeking a professional salesperson for our Alberta-based oil and gas rental business. We currently have two offices, one in Rocky Mountain House and the other in Lac La Biche. This individual has to be ambitious, driven, able to work independently and as a team. This position will involve some time away from home, approximately 10 nights a month spent in different areas of the province. This individual should be mechanically inclined, personable and with some problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate would have pervious oilfield drilling or well servicing experience. This position will be a salary-based opportunity with a commission on top of the base of gross sales. We do offer benefits and company truck. Please apply to Gerry@oilbossrentals.com or fax to 1-866-914-7507.

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Afternoon Shift CNC Operators/Machinists Nexus Engineering is currently looking for Afternoon shift C.N.C operators/ Machinists. Duties include, set up of Mazak C.N.C lathe and mills, running production runs, min 3 years experience. We offer competitive wages, company paid benefits and a RRSP matching plan. Please forward resumes to resume@nexusengineering.ca CHEVALLIER GEO-CON LTD Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat, Hoe, Mulcher Operators, servicing Western Canada. Safety tickets required. Fax resume to 403-844-2735.

We are now accepting resumes for a full-time heavy equipment serviceperson. The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy equipment in a mining environment. Knowledge of safe and productive operation of equipment are an asset. Candidates should possess a valid class 3 driver’s license and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS required for oilfield construction company. Knowledge of oilfield lease, road building. Competitive salary, benefits. Safety tickets, drivers abstract required. Fax resume 780-778-2444

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.

EXPERIENCED FLOOR INSTALLER. Must have own transportation and tools. Installation of all types of flooring required. Fax resume 780-842-3930 or call 780-842-3939 Wainwright, Alberta.

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SOLBERG LANDSCAPING Skid Steer Operator position available immediately. Willing to travel must have valid class 5 drivers license, competitive wages. Email resume to solberglandscaping@ gmail.com.

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We offer top industry wages, group benefits package, company RRSPs as well as scheduled days off.

Duties will include: • Operating tandem axle service truck to distribute fuel & lubricants to heavy equipment. • Performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment. • Washing heavy equipment & cleaning of work bays.

Please send resumes: Fax: 403-742-4181 Email: jobs@crudeservices.ca Call: 403-742-4189 PAINTEARTH MINE

Prairie Mines & Royalty offers a very competitive wage and benefit package. How to Apply: Interested candidate should submit their resume prior to July 22, 2013 to:

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS We are now accepting resumes for full-time heavy equipment operators.

PAINTEARTH MINE Human Resources BOX 730 FORESTBURG, ALBERTA T0B 1N0 Fax: (403) 884-3001 EMAIL: careers.PEMSHM@prairiemines.com

The ideal candidates will have experience operating heavy equipment in a mining environment. Knowledge of safe and productive operation of equipment are an asset. Candidates will also possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.

CLASSIFIEDS

1-877-223-3311

MIDWEST PROPANE is currently seeking

Gasfitter

Prairie Mines & Royalty offers a very competitive wage and benefit package.

To operate in central Alberta. Class 3 Drivers license and all relevant

How to Apply: Interested candidate should submit their resume prior to July 22, 2013 to:

Oilfield Safety Certificates required.

Please apply with resume to:

PAINTEARTH MINE Human Resources BOX 730 FORESTBURG, ALBERTA T0B 1N0 Fax: (403) 884-3001 EMAIL: careers.PEMSHM@prairiemines.com

Midwest Propane Rimbey, AB. Call: 403 843-8430, Fax: 403 843-8460 or by email to: ken@midwestpropane.ca

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.

Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer

full multiple listing services.

Candor Realty Ltd.

Stettler’s Best Read Real Estate Section Reaches Buyers and Sellers Where They Live, Work and Farm

Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden

4908 - 51 Street

Karen Cannady

NEW

SOLD

Specializing In

ROYAL LEPAGE GREAT LOCATION! Close to schools and downtown. Very modern 4 bedroom, large covered deck and attached garage with front and back access. $263,500.

LOVELY MODULAR HOME with 3 bdrms and 2 baths on 2 lots in Big Valley. Great shop, ideal for a mechanic. Priced to Sell @ $180,000.

ANDY BIRCH

GREAT STARTER at an affordable price. 3 bedrooms total with 2 on the main floor. Huge fenced yard ideal for the kids and pets. Close to school. $169,900.

Associate

* Residential * Commercial * Farms * Acreages * Lake Properties

NETWORK REALTY CORP. Independently Owned and Operated

Bus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685

5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler

www.royallepage.ca/andybirch

NEW

NEW GREAT HOME FOR FAMILY with older kids. 1 bdrm. on main and 2 downstairs. 2 solariums, hot tub and large beautiful yard with lots of perennials. $259,000.

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING ACREAGE! 4.72 acres with 30’ x 30’ garage. Home is just under 1,700 sq. ft. with 6 bdrms/3 baths. Only 5 minutes from Stettler. $458,000.

COZY HOME on well treed lot. Private patio space, nice garden spot and single detached garage. Great for retirees, close to amenities. $169,900.

Family Friendly Neighbourhood! Recently upgraded 3 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow located in a quiet neighbourhood, near a playground for your children! So much to appreciate with this home! #CA0012549. $262,000.

Affordable Price for a great starter or retirement home. Near downtown and schools. Conveniently located to all amenities. Finished basement. Nicely treed yard. #CA0017962. $159,900.

New Price THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Bright kitchen, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling and space galore. 6 bdrms. including a huge master, main floor laundry. Totally finished. $499,000.

Locally owned & operated

GREAT PLACE TO RETIRE! Low maintenance home with tinted PVC windows, vinyl siding and very little yard work. Main floor laundry, finished up and down. $219,000.

WHAT A GREAT BUSINESS and main street location. 2 store fronts and 2 suites upstairs. Equipment included for restaurant. Start your own business. $299,500.

To Be Moved - Excellent Value. Formerly the Stettler Alliance Church. Approx. 4300 sq. ft., 4 offices, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, large sanctuary. Cheaper than building. Call today.

New Price

Absolutely Indescribable. Immaculate 2 storey split. Executive home boasts dream kitchen, relaxing atrium, hot tub room, FP, 2 garages, 4 bdrms, 4 bath. All on a private ¼ section. Surface lease re. 90 acres cult. Pasture. 3 miles from Stettler. Your future home awaits you! #CA0012453.

Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings

Over 26 Years of Experience

Diamond Award Recipient

Hillside lot with a view of the lake! Escape your busy schedule & relax on this private & treed ½ acre lot at White Sands. Price includes RV trailer, riding lawn tractor & gas generator! #CA0013428. $199,900.

Elegant, Executive 2 storey Home!~ This home screams pride of ownership! Featuring 3 bdrms, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces, A/C, heated garage. Beyond Beautiful Landscaping! #CA0016355. $389,900.

4701 - 50 STREET, STETTLER

.

CENTRAL LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Doug Roberts Broker/Owner

Jill Fisher Associate/Owner

Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner

Brian Lynn Associate Broker

Norma Leslie Associate Broker

Garry Rushton Associate

Edna Stuart Associate Broker

Call Sales Associate today for FREE or enquiries. Calla aCentral Central "Team" "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE adviceadvice or enquiries. CA0017563 W CA0006156 NEEW N

Atie Turnbull Associate

Kyle Ramstad Associate

Ross Scheerschmidt Associate

CALL 403-742-3344 CALL 403-742-3344(24 (24hrs.) hrs.) CA0001500 d CA0009180 Reduce

CA0005834 CA0018236

CA0006068 CA0018331 NEW

Well kept 1341 sq. ft. 5 bdrm home. Fenced backyard. Perfect family home. $329,900. Call Jill.

4 bdrm bungalow with newer shingles and windows. Priced to sell at $189,000. Call Norma.

CA0004854 CA0015397

CA0002140 CA0015811

CA0012118 d CA0002485 Reduce

Well kept 5 year old home. Ready to move in.Comes with 6 appliances. $220,000. Call Ross.

Nearly new spotless home, w/ dble garage 2 bdrms, 2 baths. $215,000. Call Norma.

Great lake front lot at Rochon Sands, short distance to the water, very private yard with 2 bdrm 1 bath bungalow. $329,000. Call Brian.

CA0012074

CA0000133 CA0012070

CA322327 OFFICE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE. BUSY FRONTAGE AT MAIN STREET 4 WAY STOP. Call Garry for details

RARE…Lake front home at Rochon Sands. Call today for a personal tour.

8 Minutes from town 4.65 acres with 5 bdrm home barn and outbuilding, corrals. Perfect for the horse lover. $445,000. Call Garry.

CA0004259

CA0011512

CA0000969

CA0013520

Affordable home with 5 bdrms, newer windows and upgrades. $189,000. Call Doug.

Unique home in CJ Estates is surrounded by trees for privacy & shelter. This 3 bdrm 3 bath is a must see. Call Doug for more info.

2000 sq. ft. year round cabin with 3 car garage. Beautiful private mature landscaped yard. $464,000. Call Kyle.

W NNEEW

Cutest Starter Home Around. Many Many new upgrades, including double garage $145,000. Call Jill.

Very affordable Home or increase your portfolio as a rental property. $159,000. Call Jill.

CA0015129

CA0014680

Great starter home in the quiet community of Castor. 4 bdrm 2 baths. $59,000. Call Atie.

Well built home with style & elegance, quiet street & tastefully decorated. A MUST SEE. $599,000. Call Ross.

Nice starter home on a mature lot. New kitchen. Large heated garage. $139,000. Call Edna.

Back secluded lot at Scenic Sands small cabin with bunks. Treed and ready for your summer retreat plans. $149,000.

NEW

CA0003042 CA0018409

Mobile on 2 large lots in Erskine. Mature trees. Comes w/ 4 appliances. $107,550. Call Ross.

CA327291 CA0012627

Space and elegance. 1736 sq. ft. home. Unique floor plan, with extra garage in back. $575,000. Call Jill.

4 level split 2400 sqft finished. In Grandview. $284,000. Call Edna.

CA001902 CA319970

CA327345 CA0011407

Very affordable home or increase your portfolio as a rental property. $174,900. Call Edna or Norma.

Lake front lot at Buffalo Sands. Treed and serviced with RV. $189,000. Call Brian.

Nicely landscaped 3 bdrm mobile, garage, deck, vinyl fence on own lot in Botha. $265,000. Call Edna.

CA0016924 CA0001726

CA0004983 CA0016732

CA0016737 CA0003465

CA0005181 d CA0014620 Reduce

d Reduce

To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca

5 acres north of Stettler with 4 bdrm home rolling hills. Large deck. $339,000. Call Doug.


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Trades

Trades

850

POSITION available immediately to right individual. Please provide a cover letter with your experiences and what you bring to our dynamic fast-paced team atmosphere. OPENINGS in Alberta areas for Highway Maintenance Class 1 or 3 Operators. Full-time and part-time positions available. Fax resume to Carillion Canada at 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2013. Please state what position you are interested in.

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

Trades

850

STENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION requires finishing heavy equipment operators. Oilfield related tickets required. Competitive wages. Contact Darrel at 780-837-0617 or Bryan at 780-837-0476. WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

860

Truckers/ Drivers

Doug’s Tank Truck Service EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Hot Oil Operator/ Tank Truck Driver - Class 1 or 3 All oilfield tickets & driver’s abstract required. Will train right individual.

Fax resume & references to 403-742-0303 or email dougtank@telus.net Business Opportunities

870

Town of Stettler BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY There is a fantastic opportunity to operate the concession in the Stettler Recreation Centre. Submit your proposal for the upcoming season.The Recreation Centre is scheduled for use seven days a week. Kitchen is also equipped for catering services. For more information please contact: Lee Penner spls@stettler.net 6202 - 44 Avenue Stettler, AB 403-742-4411

Class 1, 2 or 4 license is required. Applications are available at the Handibus Office. 4720-50 St. (FCSS Building) For further information call 403-742-5858. THREE Class 3 w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for new contract. Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca or call 403-341-9300 WANTED Class 1 & 3 Drivers and Swampers. Must have tickets. Benefits and competitive wage. Email or fax resumes to 403-742-1075 or nitschkevactrucks @yahoo.ca

Business Opportunities

870

VOTED BEST side businesses. Make money while helping your community be a better place. We provide set up/training. No selling involved. 1-855-933-3555; www.locationfirstvending.com

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Farm worker required to start after August long weekend on grain farm in Stettler area. Class 1 or 3 license preferred. Competetive wages depending on experience. Furnished living accommodations available and one meal per day provided during harvest. Year round work possible depending on performance. Send resume to ckfarmsltd@gmail.com. NOW HIRING P/T cashier, P/T cash office, P/T grocery clerks. Contact Sean or Candice 742-9186 or drop off in person to Sean’s No Frills in Stettler CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

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Academic Express

Stettler & District Handibus Society is looking for casual drivers • • • •

Fort St. John, BC We’re expanding – Grow with Us!

12345 • Service Manager • Parts Manager

• Parts Personnel •Journeyman Technicians We offer top wages, benefits and moving allowance. Please fax resumes to: 250-787-5210 Attn: Dwight or email: dwight@fortcitychrysler.com Toll Free: 1-877-787-5220

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! HiTensile TUFF-Rib/LOWRib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. Available at Participating Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

Community Support Worker Women in Trades Math and Science in the Trades GED classes days/ evening

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca CROSSMARK wants MERCHANDISERS! E-mail your resume to Kimberly.smith2@ crossmark.com. STETTLER P & H ELEVATOR SOCIETY is looking for summer student. 403-740-4799 or 403-742-4703

920

Career Planning

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

Shaw Pipe Protection is in need of hard working and dedicated individuals to work as labourers in their Camrose Pipe Coating Facility. Successful applicants will enjoy a start rate of $22.85 per hour. Upon completion of probation, employees receive a raise along with a comprehensive benefit and RRSP contribution program. If you are a hard working person that likes overtime, has a good attitude and can work shift work, we would like to hear from you. All applicants must complete a written test, drug and alcohol test, medical, physical fitness test and criminal background check. Shaw Pipe Protection Limited 5410 - 39th Street Camrose, Alberta T4V 4P4 Fax: (780) 679-6423 E-mail: hrrecruitmentcam@shawpipe.ca No telephone calls accepted. Thank you for your interest in Shaw Pipe but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Training

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Auctions

1530

PUBLIC AUTO/TOOL Dispersal Auction Saturday July 20th @ 10 a.m. All types Trucks, Cars, RV’s and Rilan Repairs complete dispersal! Scribner Auction, Wainwright, Alberta. 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com. RTM WELDING & MACHINE 5307-50 Ave. Provost, Alberta. Wednesday, July 24@ 10 a.m. Machine shop equipment, welding machines, plasma cutter, steel inventory, steel racking, 4000lb forklift, 14, 000lb T/A equipment trailer. Internet bidding at 12 Noon; www.bidspotter.com. See www.montgomeryauctions.com 1-800-371-6963.

is looking for a career minded individual for a full time position. We are a large family owned and operated grain farm located near Donalda AB. We offer great wages, positive work environment and an excellent holiday schedule. We run modern, well maintained equipment and offer on-going education and skill training. Applicants must possess a positive attitude, and be able to work with others in a fast paced environment. Resume with current references required. The successful candidate must also possess or be able to obtain a class 1 license, and have a basic understanding of farm equipment operation and maintenance. This is a great opportunity for a great individual. Please send resumes to tlserickson@gmail.com or fax to 403-883-2614. Other enquires please call 403-741-5133 or 403-742-7849 Stettler, AB

Métis youth between the ages of 18 –30. Get the academic upgrading in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English necessary for admission into a full time post-secondary program in Engineering, Health Sciences or Environmental Sciences. Application Deadline: August 26, 2013. Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

Isolation Equipment Services Inc. an expanding Oil Service & Supply Company is seeking quality Service Technicians and Trainees. Previous exp. with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry exp. with oilfield tickets is an asset Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if Applicant has relevant oilfield experience) A current driver’s abstract req’d Off-road driving exp. is an asset.

MUST HAVE: • valid H2S and AB/BC First Aid Tickets

Benefits: • Exc. monthly guarantee • Exc. job bonus • Northern Allowance Program • Excellent Benefit Plan and Travel Expenses. • Retirement Plan • Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus Program • Christmas Bonus

Farm Custom Work

2080

Bale Hauling & Swathing Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS. “I was amazed that I got my first work-from-home 12345 job as an MT from the first company I applied to. That was awesome! Thanks CanScribe.” Jo Mani, HH Graduate, June 2013

www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

WELLHEAD ISOLATION SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND TRAINEES

Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop off at 239 Clearview Drive, Red Deer County ATTN: Lori Enzie

MÉTIS YOUTH TRANSITION TO HIGHER 12345 LEARNING

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

Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to:

900

STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer Sale! Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x20 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Labourers

GOOD PEOPLE NEEDED

1550

FALL START

CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN AGRICULTURE - EDGEVIEW FARMS Ltd

FORT CITY

Building Supplies

LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

880

Misc. Help

880

Misc. Help

860

Truckers/ Drivers

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Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck

David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Household Appliances

1710

ONE Danby 17 cu. ft. deep freeze, used 3 months, $200. Two hexagon glass top end tables, $15 each. Phone 403-742-5784.

Household Furnishings

1720

COUCH, chair, loveseat, dark in color, $150 obo 403-742-4867

Office Supplies

1800

WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11

10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case

Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395

Industrial

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/ Duplexes

3 Bdrm townhouse, c/w 5 appls, recent reno, Stettler, $1200/mo. no pets Call 403-742-9467 3 BEDROOM character house close to downtown Stettler and schools, avail. Aug. 1 403-742-1467 CABIN Style, 2 bdrm. house for rent near Big Valley, $800./rent, incld’s all utils. & use of indoor riding arena. 403-876-2111 or 403-820-8691 SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $900/mo. + DD Avail. Immed. 403-741-8707 403-742-3539 SMALL house in Donalda w/private deck, fenced yard, garage, can be 1 or 2 bdrm. $575/mo. + utils,., 403-883-2819 STETTLER 3 bdrm. 2 bath split level house w/deck & fenced yard, ref’s. 403-742-4162

Condos/ Townhouses

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

Farm Equipment

2010

MACDON 5000 Hay Bine 12’ hrydo-swing. 403-347-5431

Misc. Machinery

2060

GRAIN BIN, 1500 Bushel. $1500. 403-748-2819

Horse/Stock Trailers

2170

HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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.

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2 BDRM. condo in Stettler, fenced back yard, 5 appls, built in vacuum cleaner, close to Rec Center and playground, pets negotiable, $1300/mo. + utils, avail. Aug. 1. Call Betty 403-740-3725

2 ACRE LOT on pavement in Whitecourt’s prime industrial subdivision. Blueprints for 16,000 sq. ft. drive through shop (8 bays) and 3400 sq. ft. of office space ready to go or will build to suit. Call Blake 780-778-0451.

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

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Houses For Sale

4020

BIG VALLEY, AB, only $30,000. Ideal starter home or rental unit. Nice location, good terms. Call owner 780-475-2897

BRAND NEW IN TIMBERSTONE

Move right into this 1,145 sq.ft. Bi-level with attached double garage. 4 stainless steel appliances, 2 bdrms, 2baths & much more. Contact Chris 403.392.7118

LIVE THE BEACON HILL LIFESTYLE

SYLVAN LAKE 3 bdrm, 2 baths, open concept floorplan, stainless 3 BDRM. townhouse in steel appliances Stettler $1000/mo. + utils. $304,200 Call Jennifer + DD 403-740-6457 403.392.6841

Manufactured Homes Agricultural #2000 - #2290

3020

3130

3040

Mobile home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer, dryer, stove, fridge, partially furnished, in mobile home park. Available immediately. 403-742-4063.

3060

Suites

L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005 Basement Suite for Rent. Avail Immediately. 2 bdrms, sep entrance, shared laundry. Close to schools and downtown. $700.00 a month, utilities incld. DD/Ref required. 403-740-6645 FOR rent 1 bdrm. bsmt. suite, n/s, avail. Aug. 1, all utils. incld, washer & dryer, $700/mo. 403-742-6467 Main Suite for Rent. Avail Immediately. 2 bdrms with laundry facilities & storage. Close to downtown and schools. $900.00 a month. Includes utilites, DD/Ref required. 403-740-6645

Houses For Sale

NEW 3 BDRM HOME

Great family home, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, desirable Red Deer location close to trails & shopping $359,000. Call Chris 403.392.7118 STETTLER 875 SQ. FT. house 49 x 150 lot, metal roof, lots of upgrades, exc. location, appls. incld, 2 bdrms, 12 x 24 shed, fenced yard, $125,000 obo ***SOLD***

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

NEWER green-built, bungalow-style townhouse for sale in Stettler. Hi- eff. furnace and HWH, low-E windows, much more. Asking $221,000 o.b.o. Phone 1-403-755-2554.

4090

Manufactured Homes

2 BEDROOM TRAILER FOR SALE, close to schools and downtown, $16,000 o.b.o. 403-742-8789. HOMES, COTTAGES & More. RTMI - Ready to Move in. Call 1-888-733-1411; rtmihomes.com. Red Tag Sale on now!

4020

House for Sale by Owner 6606 – 40 Avenue, Stettler

Beautiful 4 bedroom bungalow; 3 baths; twin-jetted tub; 1168 sq. ft. – finished up and down; immaculate open plan home; gorgeous landscaping. To view call 403-742-2058 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. $427,500.

WANTED: Large round or square hay bales. Will pay competitive rates. 403-312-3577.

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Open House – in Mirror Saturday, July 20 — 1 - 4 p.m. 5320 – 51 St., Mirror Escape to small town Alberta Renovated mobile on 3 treed lots 22 x 26 double det. garage. 2 heated additions $159,900 Call Bonnie Meaney

Landmark Realty 1-403-885-4936 to view


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Manufactured Homes

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Business and Services Directory TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS 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

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Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, Stettler AB AB info@leschert.net

Chapman and Co. Professional Accountants LLP Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca

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Automotive

“Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob

Open Monday to Friday 9:00a.m to 4:00p.m. (Closed over lunch & on holidays)

4606 - 40 St., Stettler

Call Barry Harvey

Cabinet Makers

1054

403-742-8838 *27 years experience*

1150

Electrical TEL: 403-742-6277 No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB

“If It’s Electrical We Do It�

All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

1070

Cleaning

403-742-5111

K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning • Window Washing 403-742-6970

403-742-6970 403-740-9782

Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

Furnace Cleaning

1193

Stettler Furnace Cleaning Contractors

1100

Qualified and Reputable

Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years

403-742-1330 FILL REQUIRED at Rochon Sands. If you are excavating and need to get rid of fill, call or text 403-829-3456

Glass Shops

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• 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

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Randy Long • Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs

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Drafting & Design

403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)

House Plan Design Small Commercial Health Care Shop Drawings As Builts rg

Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca

403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:

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Dr. KERRY WONG Optometrist Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998

RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE

Dr. Patricia Ross Dr. P.G. Wilson Dr. D.A. Heimdahl OPTOMETRISTS Ponoka, Alta. 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 Coronation Office 403-578-3221 Hanna Office 403-854-3003 www.4YourEyesOnly.ca

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PH: 403-742-4101

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Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)

Automotive

Contractors

1100

Contractors

1100

Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com

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Services

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Plumbing & Heating

403-742-4533

• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize

Stettler Ph.

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Yard Care

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Dr. E. LYNES Chiropractor

BRIAN HALLETT

LAWN & GARDEN CARE Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL!

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Management

403-742-3007

Phone: 403-742-5830

Please leave a message if no answer

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building

4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.

Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370

Legal Services

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serv-

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LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE LL. B.

Stettler Professional Building

1305 • Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595

Oilfield, Construction, SECOR Certification

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(780) 608-4468

4819 51 Street

403-742-3411

ANDERSON

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Painters/ Decorators

Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net

Gary G. Grant Law Office

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WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

Painters/ Decorators

1310

Bev’s Valances Beverley Plett

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403.443.5192

Phone: 403-742-4437

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE

Custom window coverings and more

THREE HILLS

4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Fax 403.443.2407 Cell 403.443.0664

STETTLER

403.742.1965

Home Consultations • Shades & Blinds • Soft Treatments • Fabrics & Hardware

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Misc. Services

1290

403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271

AL-ANON 403-742-0990

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337

BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours

BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)

780-672-1035

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067

COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059

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Lots For Sale

403-742-6568

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444

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PALM SPRINGS! Active 55+ gated community. Own your lot & immac. 2009, 1404 sq.ft. Golden West, Energy Star rated 2 bdrm/2bath. + office/den $265,000.US. Low HOA’s of $251/mo. incl.golf on your private 18 hole exec. course. 403-722-2469 for more info or Google MLS21472650 for pictures, details & amenities or to arrange viewing.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT

STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456

STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Willis - 403-742-4567 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street

STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL

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BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org

STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

Financial #4400 - #4430

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Oilfield

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Out Of Town Property

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“Keeping people in Motion...�

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Cottages/Resort Property

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T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

VICTIM SERVICE

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4430

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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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of

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PARKER

Brenda Anderson at

1990 VANGUARD 28’ 460 Ford, air, cruise, sleeps 6, rear bed, full shower & bath, 73,500 kms. $12,000. 403-302-8061

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

Box 190, Bay 5, 5002 51 Ave. Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 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.

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By Les and Rosemary Stulberg Shannon Knowles and Vicki Ballinger flew to North Dakota last week for the funeral of their dad’s cousin, Bud Ballinger. He was 90. Bud is survived by Eva, his wife of 69 years, and six children and their families. Bud and Eva made many trips to Endiang to visit Wayne and Lois Ballinger over the years and they got to know many in our community during those visits. Our sympathy goes to the Ballinger family in their loss. The Scapa community is hosting a farewell potluck supper on Sunday, July 21 at 4 p.m. at the Scapa hall for several folks who have left their community. The event will bid farewell to Dan and Lil Weich, Scott and Krista Viste, Lester and Judy Diegel, Dallas Chidley, Wayne and Debbie Fecho, Fiona Briody and Carol Mammel. Anyone wishing to contribute to the community gift ($3 per family) can call Thelma Bossert at 403854-2393. Joe and Beth Knowles had their grandchildren, Nigel and

Adelynn Kroeker from Lamont, spend a week with them. They returned home on Sunday. The children’s mother Deanna and their 12-year-old sister Miranda were in Guatemala on mission work at an orphanage for the week. They reported unbelievable poverty. Several folks from the district attended the wedding of Carla Potter and Pernell Van Straten in Stettler on Saturday. Congratulations to this fine young couple. There were a few Endiang connections of note at the Calgary Stampede. The Schellenbergs had their Endiang bucking bulls at the Stampede. Longtime stampede fans Ken and Eleanor Schultz were among those taking in the stampede. It was Ken’s 71st time at the Calgary Stampede and the 61st time for Eleanor. Several people saw Chad Sorensen on TV as he brought his father-in-law Neal Walgenbach’s chuckwagon on a parade in front of the grandstand, following one of the races. Lee Hunt and Jim and Maureen

Wasdal were to Millarville on the weekend for the wedding of their grandson and nephew Cody Armstrong. Cody is the son of Len and Sue (nee Hunt) Armstrong. Ken and Eleanor Schultz are hosting their 31st annual pancake breakfast and campout weekend on July 19-21 at their farm. There will be fireworks on Saturday night. On Sunday is the pancake breakfast, the 10th annual Great Endiang Balloon Race, Frisbee golf and a potluck supper. The Schultzs extend an invitation to all to attend any or all of the weekend. Keep in mind the Wilkie 100-year farm celebration at Don and Wanda Wilkie’s on July 20, beginning at 3 p.m. They extend an invitation to all to join them in celebrating. We send get well wishes to Jerry Woelk, who has spent several weeks in the Hanna hospital. Hope you are on the mend and home soon, Jerry. Quote of the week – “Money is not everything, but it does make poverty tolerable.� — Moss Evans

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SUMMER VILLAGE OF WHITE SANDS

By Linda Stillinger Hey kids, come down and register in the Big Valley Municipal Library Summer Reading Program which runs every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10 o’clock to noon. Come join Abby and Danielle for some unique crafts, fun games, treats, prizes and of course some great books. Don’t forget the “Kids Only� computer clubs, Friday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 o’clock till noon. Everyone is welcome. Children under six must be accompanied by an adult. The 10th0th annual Hivernant Metis Days comes to Big Valley on August 2, 3 and 4. This annual three-day family event is a great opportunity to encounter Metis history and culture. On Friday, Aug. 2, meet the train as it comes into the Big Valley Station flying the Metis flags at 4 p.m. Saturday morning begins with a breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Big Valley Jubilee Hall, followed by the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. Activities include a parade, voyageur games, children’s games and crafts, bannock making, beading projects, great music and so much more. Check out the trappers’ camp and display and enjoy the many interesting exhibits of traditional Aboriginal crafts. On Sunday, Aug. 4, the morning begins at the Jubilee Hall with a church service at 10 a.m., followed

by a talent contest featuring jigging, singing and fiddling, which runs from noon to 4 p.m. The weekend winds up with a supper and dance, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Marlene Lanz at 403-815-6720 or 1-800-2675844. Aug. 11 brings the 24th annual Ride for STARS to this area. Scheduled events include a traditional pancake breakfast, trail rides, poker rally, silent auction, quilt/prize raffle, a STARS booth and a BBQ beef supper. All proceeds from that event go to STARS. For more information or for contacts go, check out the website: foundation.stars.ca.rumseyride. July birthday wishes go out to Karen Daymen – 2, Abby Tizzard – 14, Ernie Petrussa – 14, Jim Paul Jr. – 16, Craig Gordon – 18, Allan Rowland – 19, Blair Stewart – 20, Sonny Stewart – 20, Wilf Dressler – 21, Jack Skocdopole – 22, Scott Schell – 22, Lacey Dyck – 23, Rick Tizzard – 26, Jenny Houle – 26, Lorne Fraser – 27, Les Muhlbach – 29, Kelsey Mailer – 29, Ella Hockley – 31, Margaret Lane – 31, and Bob Spence – 31. Happy anniversary to Wayne and Phyllis Garrison – 1, Albert and Lori Reule – 7, Jim and Marie Brenchley – 10, Edgar and Gabby Siegrist – 19, Doug and Crystal Bardwell – 20, Paul and Ariane Jensen – 28, and Ron and Vi Milton – 29.

NOTICE OF ELECTION

LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53)

HALKIRK HERALD

LOCAL JURISDICTION: Summer Village of White Sands, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the ďŹ lling of the following ofďŹ ce: Councillor Three Positions Voting will take place on the 27th day of July A.D. 2013 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Voting stations will be located at: Multi purpose Building #8 Front Street, Summer Village of White Sands, Alberta DATED at the Town of Stettler in the Province of Alberta, this 10th day of June A.D. 2013 Greg Switenky, Returning OfďŹ cer ELECTOR - ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE A person is eligible to vote in an election if he/she is: - at least 18 years old ; - a Canadian citizen; - named on a certiďŹ cate of title as a person who owns property within the Summer Village of White Sands or the spouse or adult interdependent partner of the person named; or - at least 18 years old; - a Canadian citizen; - have resided in Alberta for the six consecutive months immediately preceding Election Day and is a resident of the Summer Village of White Sands on Election Day. The basic rules for determining residents are set out in section 48 of the act and the key factor is this: (1) (b) “the residence of a person is the place where the person lives and sleeps and to which, when the person is absent, the person intends to return.â€?

NEW! In order to vote in the 2013 municipal election, you must produce authorized identiďŹ cation for inspection as required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act. A person must provide proof of identity (like an Alberta Driver’s License) and proof of address in the Summer Village) like a property tax notice or utility bill.

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By Dorothy Anderson and Rose Koenraadt Hail has hit the area last week, varying quite a bit with some crops barely having any damage, to other fields being hit hard and having 80 to 90 per cent of crop “hailed out.� Jacey Gamroth, Geri Slemp and Christine and Nicole Roland were part of the Coronation Steelers team that played provincial ball in Sundre last weekend. They defeated Delburne to bring home the bronze medal. Congratulations. Harold and Velma, David and Linda and Kurt and Erin Chick were among the spectators. Fifteen women gathered in Stettler on Sunday afternoon to honour Aileen Garvin, bride-elect of Jody Anderson, with gifts of good wishes.

On the highway, you might see a fellow on horseback with a truck and stock trailer and a holiday trailer following him. He happens to be from Alix and is trying to ride his horses all the way to Manitoba. Our community sends condolences to Murray and Gail Schur and their family on the passing of their son, Brandon, on July 10. Services will be held in Ponoka on Wednesday. Their story is on Page 139 of Home Fires — Volume 2. Sympathy is extended to Dale and Melody Kent and Dwight and Lena Kent and their families on the passing of their brother-inlaw, Cal Waterston of Camrose. Anniversary greetings go out to Paul and Rosemary Fetaz of Condor. They celebrated their 25th anniversary last weekend. Congratulations to Barbie

Struth Kent and Jay Snell, who were married on July 6 in Camrose. Anne Neilson was among a group from Castor who enjoyed a visit to Heritage Ranch in Red Deer last week. Michael and Melisa McBride and son Paul from Florida spent a few days relaxing at the farm last week. Dale and Melody Kent were in Ohaton last weekend for a Deardoff family reunion. That’s Dale’s mom’s side of the family. Marjorie and Howard Anderson from Hinton called on John and Judy deMos on the past weekend. They had visited a cousin in Alix, taken a ride on the Prairie steam train and were headed for the Passion play in Drumheller. COMING UP: Aug. 24 — Halkirk Elks annual bull-a-rama.

BOTHA BOOSTER By Louise Bellair Happy Birthday goes out to Kaleigh Morris for this coming Sunday, July 21. We hope you have a fantastic day, Kaleigh. There’s just one more week to pay your Botha land taxes before the penalty is added to your bill. So make sure you make it out before closing time on July 31 ‌ to avoid the penalty. Botha is still looking for a village worker. The worker must have a valid driver’s licence and be familiar with equipment, especially tractors. Please bring a resume or written application into the village office. The Summer Playground Program is well on its way, with only two more weeks remaining. Boy, where did the time go? This week, they’re enjoying painting and construction of items. Next week is horse week, with a guest speaker on Tuesday, and the creation of stick horses on Thursday. This summer program continues until Aug. 1, so if you haven’t already got your child involved,

talk to Jamie Wahl at 403-742-5986. They have a lot of fun and really enjoy the fun they are having together. The Botha community will have the “Raise the Roofâ€? event on Sept. 28 (Saturday), so make sure you mark that on your calendars, and come out for a lot of fun. The Domino band will be entertaining the group that day. Keep your eyes open for the time. If you have any questions or would like to be on the board, contact Lorraine Hankins for more information. She can be reached at 403-742-1155 or jlhankins @xplornet.com. For the summer, the village office will be closed off and on, so please phone 403-742-5079 first before going to the office. Bingo evening happens again Tuesday, July 23, starting at 7:15 p.m., so come down to the Botha Senior Centre that evening for a great time. Who knows ‌ you could be the next big winner. Don’t forget that coffee is on at the Botha Senior Centre every Wednesday morning. All are invited to a sociable start to the day.

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