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Police nab brothers in robbery bust LISA JOY Independent reporter
After receiving “several” tips, Stettler RCMP arrested two men this week in connection with the robbery at the Royal Hotel last week and Fas Gas in September and October. Cruise Daniel Donovan, 23, and his brother, Chase Gordon Donovan, 19, of no fixed address were apprehended Thursday at about 10 p.m. in a room at a Stettler motel, police reported Monday. The two appeared in Red Deer provincial court Monday morning and were remanded in custody until their next scheduled court date, Nov. 28. Const. Clayton Delowski of the Stettler RCMP said the robberies appear to be drug-related. Chase Donovan, who police believe robbed the Fas Gas on Sept. 30, faces seven charges — two counts of robbery, robbery with a firearm, three counts of disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, and assault. He’s also suspected of being involved in the Oct. 11 robbery at Fas Gas and the Royal Hotel robbery last Tuesday (Nov. 12). Cruise Donovan is also charged in connection with the Oct. 11 and Nov. 12 robberies, He faces two counts of robbery, two counts of disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, and aggravated assault. The brothers were arrested on an outstanding warrant from Drumheller on charges of armed robbery at the Mac’s store on Nov. 6. There was also an outstanding warrant in Edmonton for Cruise Donovan for urinating/defacating in public.
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Police were called to the Royal Hotel last Tuesday as the bar owners, a senior couple, fought off two masked men carrying weapons. Stettler RCMP reported Monday that two brothers, ages 19 and 23, have been charged.
Senior couple combats two armed robbers LISA JOY Independent reporter When two masked men wielding a knife and handgun robbed the Royal Hotel at about 11 p.m. last Tuesday, all the owners cared about — a senior couple — was protecting each other. One assailant took the woman and
started walking away with her, said the 67-year-old husband, who co-owns the bar with his wife in Stettler. “I followed them.” He grabbed a baseball bat that he kept hidden for such an emergency, though in his more than two decades of running a business in Edmonton and Stettler, he had never needed it — until now. “I picked it up and I started swinging,”
the man said, lifting his hands and making a circular motion. But one of assailants took the bat and a fight ensued between the two. That’s when his wife’s instincts kicked in and she tried to stop them from fighting. “He tried to hit my husband,” she said. “I had to do something.” During the scuffle, her hands were
cut. Stettler EMS transported her to the Stettler hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Cpl. Cameron Russell of the Stettler RCMP said “two young males” stole an undisclosed amount of cash and ran off down the alley next to the hotel. Police announced Monday that they charged brothers Cruise Donovan, 23, and Chase Donovan, 19, with the robbery.
Here we snow again LISA JOY Independent reporter
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It was a crisp morning, with temperatures hovering near minus 18C, but Isabel Nixon, 89, was determined to take her regular walk Monday. “I have to keep moving,” the spry senior said about braving the cold weather and snow-covered sidewalks.
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For the second time in the past three weekends this fall, winter was the talk of the town. A snowstorm last weekend brought heavy snowfall, frigid temperatures and postponements, and kept tow-truck drivers and police busy into this week. “It hasn’t ended,” Tracey Gauthier of SAW Towing said Monday, noting that the company pulled many drivers out of the ditch and helped others whose vehicles were stuck in the kneehigh deep snow. “We were up most of the night (Sunday),” he said. “It’s been just crazy.” As of mid-afternoon Monday, 12 people came to the Stettler RCMP office
to report they went off the road. “Today, it’s out of hand,” said Sgt. Duncan Babchuk, adding that there were more motorists yet to report incidents with $2,000 or more in damages. A two-vehicle collision at about 1:20 on Highwy 56 and Township Road 40-4 required a tow truck for one of the vehicles, said Sgt. Babchuk. Police said no injuries were reported. Len Skaley, who operates a landscaping and snow removal business, has also been going non-stop. “It’s been hard to keep up and we’re just getting to a point where everything is under control,” he said Monday afternoon. Skaley, who with his crew cleans about 30 parking lots on a regular basis,
worked 21 hours Saturday and put in 16 hours Sunday, functioning on about five hours of sleep Monday. About 20 centimetres of snow fell in the Stettler region on the weekend, two weeks after the first major snowfall of the season. “With that much snow, it takes a little longer,” Skaley said. Another five centimetres hit the region Monday night and Tuesday morning, with temperatures remaining cold in the minus 28C range overnight. It’s expected to warm up Thursday, with a high of -2C, then go down to -23C Friday with a 60 per cent chance of flurries. Most local sporting events were postponed in Saturday’s storm, including the Stettler Lightning junior B hockey game.
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The Sernecky brothers — Kyle and Jordan — take a break while viewing entries in Stettler’s second annual gingerbread-house contest at the Legion. The festive event sets the stage for next week’s Festival of Lights.
Stettler Festival of Lights lifeline for local hospital If the early blast of winter wasn’t enough, more Christmas inspiration is on the way in Stettler. Stettler-area residents and visitors braved a raging snowstorm Saturday to attend the second annual gingerbread house-contest at the Legion. The seasonal event is a warmup of sorts for the 16th annual Festival of Lights, the Stettler hospital fundraiser that runs next week from Tuesday through Saturday (Nov. 26 to Nov. 30). All of the events are at the Stettler community hall, beginning with the Owen Blake Tribute Breakfast on Tuesday from 7 to 9 a.m. Including a four-day Christmas market, which is set for noon to 5 p.m. daily from Tuesday through Friday, and the anchor dinner, dance and auction on Saturday night, the week of festive fundraising is a lifeline for the hospital. As always, the target is $100,000 toward the purchase of hospital equipment, said festival chair Sue Peterson. “That’s what we aim for, but we always have to look at what’s going on in the community and in the province,” she said. “And of course, this year, with so much of Alberta being hit by flooding and storms, and people helping to rush them as they should, we’re not sure what will happen (locally). “Regardless, we hold the event because we like doing it, and whatever we can raise will go to the hospital.” Peterson became the chair last year, but she’s been involved with the festival for 15 years, and her family roots are tied to hospital care. “Personally, it’s something that I grew up with,” Peterson said. “My father was a hospital administrator in northern Ontario, where I grew up, so I knew at a young age that it was very difficult to supply the hospital with what was needed. “When we moved out west, and I heard about the Festival of Lights, then I decided to join. Over the 15 years that we’ve been working (on this project), we’ve been able to provide the hospital with a number of things — birthing beds, colonoscopy equipment — a variety of things for the hospital that were needed. “When I say we, I don’t just mean the committee members, but the people of Stettler, because without the people of Stettler, of course, this wouldn’t happen.” The Festival of Lights enters a new era this year with
a substantial turnover at the organizational level, Peterson said. “Some of the people that had been involved for about 14 years stepped back last year. They wanted to be involved in other community events, and that’s totally understandable, so we have a fairly new committee as of last year, and they are keen. “We’re very excited by the market, because it includes people of the community who are able to show off their artistic talents, so we have potters and quilters and all kinds of wonderful things that people can make and offer.” The weeklong package includes a few surprises. “We have a new event this year — Christmas spirits — on the Wednesday evening, which will feature a pairing of seasonal drinks and appetizers, as well as entertainment by the Jazz Guys,” Peterson said. “Seniors’ tea on Wednesday afternoon is a very popular event. The school children come and sing — and they are just darlings. “Friday afternoon is our children’s day, with Santa Claus in attendance.” Photos with Santa and horse-drawn sleigh rides are also part of the lineup Friday afternoon. Bids close at 5 p.m. Friday on the silent-auction items displayed at the hall during the week. “So if you were the highest bidder on a wreath, for example, we would be calling you that night,” Peterson said. “And hopefully you can come to the hall and pick it up, because that is Moonlight Madness night and people are downtown shopping. “Then we would completely re-tweak the hall for Saturday’s gala, which concludes our week of festivities.” A major live auction is part of the gala, with donations from businesses and others. The festival is an unofficial kickoff for the Christmas season in the Stettler region. “It’s really the weather that gets people in the mood for Christmas,” Peterson said with a laugh. The Sounds of the Season concert is scheduled for Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m., during the festival week. Tickets for all ticketed events can be purchased at WISH Kitchen & Gift on Stettler’s main street. For more information, visit festivaloflights.ca.
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Stettler students go blue in battle against bullying ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter It’s National Bullying Awareness Week this week, and anti-bullying groups are trying to promote bullying awareness and education close to home. After the suicides of Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parsons at opposite ends of the nation, bullying — and in particular, cyberbullying — has been prevalent in the media. Canadian statistics paint a troubling picture of bullying in schools. According to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, at least one in three Canadian adolescent students report being bullied recently, and almost half of Canadian parents report having a child who was a victim of bullying. An Alberta study revealed that one in four students from grades 5 to 9 reported experiencing
cyberbullying. Last year, the number of people under the age of 18 who committed suicide in Alberta doubled from 2011. In 2012, 33 adolescents committed suicide, as compared to 14 in 2011. HEaRT is an Alberta Health Services-funded project based in Stettler, with a goal to help students and parents become more resilient. Project manager Devon McMann said HEaRT helps fight bullying by teaching kids how to calm themselves down, how to build their selfesteem, and how to recognize that someone else might be upset. For this special week, HEaRT asks students to wear blue on Friday to show solidarity with anti-bullying movements. The colour blue was chosen because it’s the colour of the Canadian peacekeepers. “Bullying is an ongoing societal issue, which will require continual education and awareness,”
said Stettler Family-School Liaison Worker Tomi Turnbull. “Awareness is key in attempting to address any societal concern.” Canada’s bullying laws vary by province. Alberta’s legislation is among the toughest in the country, and attracted controversy for stating last year in the Education Act that students who ignore bullying may be punished by suspension, even if the bullying occurs outside of school hours. If someone you know is being bullied, Kids Help Phone says to stay calm, walk away, and tell an adult. Main Street, The following are signs that Stettler a child is being bullied: — Unexplained bruises — Missing belongings — Trying to get out of going to school — Change in appetite — Change in personality — Significant drop in school performance.
Town council pops out of hall, eyes Plan B for outdoor rinks ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Recognizing the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ victory in the CFL west final Sunday afternoon, Stettler’s town council meeting Monday night began with a rousing rendition of the Roughrider theme song. After that, council got down to business. Two topics were discussed at length. The first was the malfunctioning fountain pop dispenser in the community hall. Council was told the pop machine consis-
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tently breaks down, and either has no syrup or will only dispense syrup. Because the pop machine can’t be used, the town is losing revenue. “The cost of pop, due to the low volume of product, was getting way too high for our users,” said Lee Penner, the town’s parks and leisure services director. In 2012, the town lost about $900 on the pop machine. So far in 2013, the town lost just more than $1,500 on the machine. Penner presented three options: remove the pop machine, continue with the machine and raise the price
of pop, or continue with the product and ask Pepsi to provide better pricing and a better machine. Council voted to not renew the contract with Pepsi and remove the machine. The other major issue Monday was outdoor rink maintenance. Currently, the town’s only bobcat is shared by three departments, and on days with heavy snowfall, clearing the rink ice drops to the town’s No. 4 priority. Penner said that because there has been such heavy snowfall lately, the town hasn’t been able to clear snow from the rinks.
He recommended that the parks and leisure services department take over rink maintenance duty, which would necessitate the purchase of a second bobcat. Penner also added that the bobcat would be useful in the summer for landscaping. Council didn’t vote on the purchase of a second bobcat; instead, the group voted to direct administration to include the purchase of a second bobcat in the budget. The motion was passed. “But it’s a pretty sure bet that they’ll buy it,” Penner said.
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After a weekend snowstorm, two trucks collided Monday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 56 and Township Road 40-4. No injuries were reported, police said during a busy day on the streets and highways.
Teenaged driver charged after two trucks collide A 17-year-old boy from Stettler has been charged in connection with a two-vehicle collision early Monday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 56 and Township Road 40-4. Stettler RCMP reported that a 2007 black Chevrolet Silverado
truck was eastbound on Township Road 40-4 when it struck a 2014 silver Dodge Ram 1500 truck that was southbound on Highway 56. “The driver of Silverado failed to stop and struck the Dodge pickup truck in the passenger side, causing the truck to go into a spin,” said
Cost. Clayton Delowski of Stettler RCMP. “The Dodge pickup came to rest facing north on Highway 56. No injuries were reported.” The driver of the Silverado was charged with failing to obey a stop sign before entering an intersection.
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Judge issues warning to man charged with harassing calls LISA JOY Independent reporter “I don’t want to be the guy who sends you to jail, but I will,” warned Judge G. Yake to a man he urged to co-operate with officials attempting to complete his pre-sentence report. Judge Yake told John
Alan Andrews, who appeared in Stettler provincial court last Thursday, the report would help determine an appropriate sentence for him when he returns to court Feb. 13 for charges of making harassing phone calls. Speaking on his own behalf, Andrews said he has tried to go it on his
own, but realizes he needs help and vowed he would now co-operate. • Jeffrey Allan Harpell was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again Nov. 28 for charges of possession of stolen property, uttering forged documents, public mischief, two counts of failing to appear in court,
and two counts of failing to comply with conditions. • Robert James Fleming is due back in court Nov. 28 facing two counts of intimidation, two counts of unlawful harassment, failure to comply with conditions, and mischief. Continued on Page B11
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Allegations ‘a drive-by smear’ — Hayden Dear Editor: The accusations against members of municipal councils and their staff are nothing more than a drive-by smear and the fact that the Wildrose Alliance (WRA) has fooled the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) into recycling their inaccurate personal attacks is disgusting (‘This is corruption’ in County of Stettler, Derek Fildebrandt, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Nov. 13, Stettler Independent). First of all, anyone that hasn’t taken a personal call or sent a personal email or text during working hours, please take a bow. I expect if you start a club, the meetings will be very small. The fact that the WRA made FOIP requests for any contributions to PC functions and email exchanges between myself, employees and council members from all local rural and many urban municipalities should be telling in itself. Here is another fact. Elections investigations for the last three years found one, yes one, contribution from the Town of Oyen
for just over $200 and it had been refunded by the constituency association, before any accusations had been made. This witch hunt has cost many thousands of dollars and found nothing. The fact that many of those levelling these accusations were card-carrying PC members when these donations were supposed to have taken place is also telling. That practice changed long before the last election and I expect that all parties accepted donations from groups that were at least in part publicly funded. That’s history and what I think your readers will find more interesting is what these dedicated local community leaders and their staff have been doing since funding from public bodies was discontinued. As an example, I will point out a wonderful young community member, who was targeted in the posted CTF column, Shawna Benson, whose background includes recipient of Premier Ralph Klein’s 4-H member award of excellence. This amazing young lady was a dedicated volunteer for our last
three years of fund raising events. What we raised during all of these years, by partnering with local societies, helped many young people in our communities. The last fundraiser raised $10,000 for the Heartland Youth Centre in Stettler. Heartland does great work with after-school programs for local youth, as well as many other programs. The year before that, we were able to raise close to $17,000 for Drumheller area Special Olympic athletes. These wonderful young people helped us with putting contests and made the day great for all of our guests. The year before that, we raised $10,000 for Kid Sport in Hanna to help underprivileged youth take part in sports. These donations were not publicized, because our volunteers were not doing it for the glory, they were doing it for the community. No one released that information, did they? The CTF column also stated that as municipal affairs minister, I was expected to favour local municipalities because of their donations. First of all, I was never municipal affairs minis-
ter, and secondly, I have tried to use the influence I had as your elected representative to positively influence decisions for my local municipalities for over 20 years. I thought that was the point, not to attack them and their employees for political gain. The crime is not the young and older people that are getting involved in the democratic process; it’s the ones that don’t get involved. I just want to thank the many dedicated community members that worked with me over the years to support these wonderful organizations. They also teach these young people that bullying is wrong, for any reason, including politics. They also worked very hard with me over the years to secure funding for everything from seniors lodges, schools, recreation centres and hospitals to new fire halls. Thank-you. You have made your communities a better place to live, work and raise your families.
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Vision not just what we see, but also how I recently read the impressive threefold vision of a Filipino pastor. First, he wants to purchase a printing press and provide Bibles and Christian books to his fellow citizens in the Philippines. Secondly, he plans to ensure that the eight million “Overseas Filipino Workers” (people of Filipino origin working in countries around the world ... primarily in North America) have the opportunity to hear the gospel of Christ. He then stated that the third and most important part of his vision is to retire in heaven! Vision is both powerful and important. However, I have noticed that if you put three people in a room to discuss vision, you may end up with five opinions on what it is. Proverbs 29:18 will often be quoted and it’s a great verse. But the verse really has little to do with feeling dreamy, getting a faraway look in our eyes, or writing vision statements. What it does teach, clearly shown in the second phrase, is that true vision begins with hearing and obeying God’s word. It says, “Where there is no revelation (vision), the people cast off restraint (perish); But happy is he who keeps the law.”
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An Alberta ‘world where waste is king’ Let’s play Jeopardy, Alberta style. Remember to give your answers in the form of a question. Let’s go with spending boondoggles for $1,000 Alex, the clue is: How does the Alberta government fix Alberta Health Services? What is “create more government?” It’s one of the only answers the Alberta government seems interested in to solve the inadequacies in the current system. “More government” is not the answer to any question in a fiscally responsible province, or at least it didn’t used to be in Alberta. Somewhere along the line, that value was abandoned by the fiscally irresponsible actions of a few. What is “to throw more money at it?” It seems the only other option this government feels they have to gain control over the AHS money-eating monster, is to throw more money at it. Unfortunately, their aim up to this point has been very poor and a lot of those funds seem to be eaten up in non-productive areas of health care, which only adds to the problem rather than offering any relief. Excessive executive salaries, bonuses for unspecified achievements for executives and disproportionate severance packages have cracked the door ever so slightly into a world where waste is king. The answer to the money question depends on the
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perspective from which you view the world of health care. AHS has had massive annual increases in health spending and yet waiting lists are at all-time highs. As recently as last week, we’re still seeing patients left languishing in emergency rooms for hours and sometimes days, while conditions grow worse. Among the most pressing issues is how seniors and other vulnerable Albertans are being made to wait extended periods of time to be treated for conditions that are progressively getting worse with time. Those conditions can lead to other ailments, which can inevitably end up posing more of a cost burden to the health-care system than they would have, if treated in a reasonable amount of time. Finding a family physician has become increasingly
more difficult, which adds to the problem of conditions that seem to become exponentially worse with the passage of time. Before attempting to answer this question, we have to also consider looking at what we’ve already done, so we do not repeat the same mistakes. The last decade has seen the Alberta government attempt to band-aid the problem by simply throwing vast amounts of cash at AHS executives and investing in their inevitable gold-plated severance packages. Unfortunately, this government has limited its scope of options to solve the health-care crisis that we face in Alberta. Looking at the problems proactively would be a first and positive step toward answering the question. What is “taking a proactive approach to curing an ailing system rather than a reactive one?” It seems more logical than continuing to do the same thing and expecting a different result. Reforming health care will require principled leadership that is willing to work co-operatively with Albertans and health-care professionals to do what is necessary to rebuild and repair Alberta’s health-care system. Rick Strankman of the Wildrose Party is the MLA for the Drumheller-Stettler riding.
Canada propels ‘on track to deficit reduction’ Members of Parliament have been in our constituencies for Veterans’ Week and now we’re returning to the House of Commons to work during the weeks leading up to the yearend and adjournment for Christmas. Our Conservative government has unveiled Canada’s Fall 2013 Update of Economic and Fiscal Projections. This is an update of the work and fiscal projections announced in the spring federal budget. This annual update is important to Canadians so that we can see how well our economy is doing since the budget was announced. Keeping track of the household budget is something we all do — paying the bills, figuring out how much to set aside
for specific expenses, or planning for those other expenses that you know are coming — like reshingling the roof next summer. Sometimes, we make tough decisions to balance the family budget, like sticking with that aging snowblower or fridge for one more year. Why do we make those tough decisions? Because we know it is the responsible thing to do — not
just for today, but for the long-term. Most of us agree that this is exactly the type of planning that governments should do, as well. Unfortunately, from countries in Europe to major cities south of the border, some governments have tried to avoid making responsible decisions — and paid the price. That’s why our government has been so relentlessly focused on getting
Bison poised to make comeback in restricted parts of Banff park Parks Canada recently released a proposal to reintroduce bison to restricted areas of Banff National Park. The detailed process outlines a multiyear program to establish a breeding herd of about 100 head. If the plan is successful, bison will be further reintroduced into other areas of the park. Over the years, old bison bones have been uncovered at different sites in the eastside of the park. However, it’s been estimated that bison probably disappeared from the park well over 150 years ago. Habitat change may have been the cause — the bison subspecies in that area were the plains buffalo who preferred more open spaces. Hundreds of years ago, the present eastside of the park might have been more open due to regular Prairie range fires that kept trees and brush from encroaching onto the open areas, thus providing more grazing space for the plains buffalo. Without regular fires, encroaching forests would have kept the plains buffalo out on the plains. The wood buffalo subspecies that roamed in the more northern boreal forests were probably not in the Banff area. Controlled burning in the park of potential bison grazing areas is part of the proposal. In the development of the proposal, many stakeholder groups were consulted, including the local ranching community that borders onto areas near where the bison would be released. Most groups were supportive, but there were some serious concerns expressed by area ranchers. Those concerns were the roaming of bison outside the park boundaries onto adjacent cattle-grazing leases, the transmission of diseases from bi-
son to cattle, and Parks Canada response to disease outbreaks. The last point is of particular note, as it refers to what can only be described as a lackadaisical and perhaps even obstructionist attitude that Parks Canada has shown in dealing with the ongoing diseased (mainly brucellosis) bison in and around Wood Buffalo National Park. Those bison have drifted southward and have been found close to agricultural areas. The federal government has had at least 80 years to deal with that ongoing disease threat to the cattle industry, but to this day seems resistant to take any appropriate action. If that is their attitude toward dealing with freeroaming diseased bison, then the fears of ranchers near the proposed release area are serious indeed. Park officials state that only disease-free bison from the Elk Island National Park herd will be released. Be that as it may — stuff happens — and there is no provision in the proposal that Banff bison will all be destroyed if any disease is found in the reintroduced herd. The Alberta cattle industry would probably feel better about Parks Canada intentions with this reintroduction proposal if they took some real action in dealing with the diseased bison that they already have in and around Wood Buffalo Park. The other concern is that reintroduced bison would begin to roam outside the Banff park. The
plan proposes to erect major fencing to prevent that from happening, along with GPS collars on all the animals to keep tabs on them. None of that will stop a hungry herd of bison from stampeding toward lush grazing land outside the boundaries. Which is why the creation of more open grazing land by fires is part of the proposal. All of that is going to cost a lot of money — add in program managers, biologists and consultants and this project could easily cost millions. Taxpayers should note — the plan is to restrict the bison to areas that are not readily accessible to the public. That’s not a way to get support for the proposal from citizens when they can’t see what they are paying for. Ironically, the Banff park for almost 100 years had an enclosed bison paddock near the townsite that was a significant public attraction. It was similar to the existing one at Waterton National Park. However, in 1997, it was torn down and the bison removed from the park by Banff park officials for not being natural enough. Maybe so, but it was a tremendous venue for public education and goodwill about bison. One suspects that this plan will be implemented — but it would sure be more fair to see it better address some of the legitimate concerns of the ranching community before millions of taxpayer dollars are spent.
back to balanced budgets. During the worst of the global recession, when spending was needed to protect Canadians jobs, we brought in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. This temporary initiative helped shelter Canada from the worst of the recession and emerge with the best job-creation record in the G-7, with more than one million net new jobs created. With the global recession past, our government is now focused on balancing the budget. That means working hard to make sure federal government spending is as efficient and effective as possible — including reducing all unnecessary spending. We’re also freezing the spending of
government departments to ensure they stay within set budgets. I’m happy to report our efforts are getting real results: government program spending has fallen by billions of dollars over the past three straight years, a first for any government in Canada’s history. We’re firmly on track for a balanced budget in 2015 as planned, with an expected surplus of almost $4 billion in 2015-16. Even better, Canada has the best long-term financial standing compared to all countries in the G-7, ahead of countries like Germany or Japan. What’s more, by focusing on making government spending more efficient rather than raising taxes, we’re managing to keep
taxes low for Canadians. Since 2006, our Conservative government has cut taxes 160 times — we have lowered the average family’s tax bill by more than $3,200. We continue to fund investments in health care and other important social programs that families depend on. Canada has the lowest tax burden as a percentage of the economy in over 50 years. We have a stable economic outlook, and by continuing to remain squarely focused on the long view, and taking strong, decisive action whenever necessary along the way, Canada will remain on the right track. Kevin Sorenson is the member of Parliament for the Crowfooot riding.
Meet Alberta’s Voice of Fairness If you would like to meet Alberta’s Ombudsman, Peter Hourihan, or book a meeting with investigators to discuss how you were treated by an Alberta government department, agency, board, commission, designated professional organization or the patient concerns resolution process of Alberta Health Services, visit one of the following open houses:
December 3 Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre 4620 – 47A Avenue Red Deer 10:30 – 11 a.m. Meet the Ombudsman 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Individual consultations with investigators Red Deer Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre 4311 – 49 Avenue 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet the Ombudsman (in the Anders Room) 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Individual consultations with investigators (in the Clearview Room) 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Meet the Ombudsman (Anders Room) 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Individual consultations with investigators (Clearview Room)
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Valley Ski Hill forecasts slippery slope financially Dear Editor: The Valley Ski Club ski hill located just south of the town of Alliance is in crisis. The No. 1 problem is that the hill has been slipping away for the last 20 years or so and it is critical now. The side of the hill is collaspsed to the point of no return if not fixed within the next three to five years and it’s affecting the lift line. The lift line is the heart of the hill, and without it, we cannot function. It’s also affecting the under-
ground waterlines that run up the hill to make snow. For more than 15 years, the hill has relied on volunteers and local community members; to donate or for very little cost, help fix the hill with heavy equipment by pushing parts of the dirt back up into place. This is needed again this year to even start the season. It takes atleast 120 hours in a Hi-Ho and a Cat to complete this mission and volunteers and equipment are desperately needed ASAP. The hill is scheduled to have a more permanent fix
completed next year and preperations are already being made to try to accomplish this daunting task. What is needed is to line up equipment (Hi-Hos, Cats and possibly packing equipment), operators, a project co-ordinator, dirt , lime stone (two-foot stones shipped from Rocky Mountain House or Nordegg via truck or train), and money in place to pay all expenses. The hill is overseen by a volenteer-operated board of directors and there isn’t a lot of funds. The hill provides a ser-
vice to the surrounding communities and schools, but with staff wages, daily operating costs and growing cost to fix the hill, it gets tougher and tougher everyday to keep it running. The second problem we are facing this year is no staff. We haven’t had even a quarter of the applications as per usual and there are positions available in every area of operation. We need snowmakers, lift attendants, rental-shop attendants and office staff. We also will be purchasing
the rental shop this year, as it was privately owned until now and needs to be purchased by the hill. If you or someone you know can help us out in any way, please contact the hill via: email: valleyskihill@xplornet. com; phone: 780-385-4126, Velma; Facebook: Valley Ski Hill Sincerely, Michelle Hebert, Director of the board of the Valley Ski Club and Valley Freestlye Club
New president says Legion to try to find new location to stage Nov. 11 services; ‘truly sorry’ people left out Dear Editor: My name is Terry Bradford and I am the newly appointed president of the Stettler Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 59. I would sincerely like to thank everyone who attended our Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11 that was held at the Performing Arts Centre. I would also like to thank everyone who helped out in any way to make this a successful event. To all the people that wanted to
attend the services, but were turned away because of the new fire regulations in effect, I am truly sorry and I would just like to know that we will be trying to find a larger venue to hold our services in for the coming years. Many thanks to all who came back to the Legion for supper. Your support is always appreciated. Terry Bradford, President, Royal Canadian Legion Stettler Branch No. 59
LES STULBERG/Independent contributor
The Stettler branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is searching for a larger venue for its Remembrance Day services, now in the Performing Arts Centre.
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“We are moving cars in record numbers this fall. Battle River Rail has a solid reputation in moving quality grain and we are getting the cars that our members need this fall,” said Battle River Railway manager Matt Enright. There is a record crop on the Prairies and farmers and railways are planning the most efficient way to get this crop to port. BRR is positioned to source the grain that is needed in the marketplace and get that grain loaded on time and transported to the delivery point. “Our marketing plan starts at harvest. We have people in the country sampling grain right off the combine” Enright said. “Two days later, we know the grade and protein in that field. “Secondly, our farmers have become expert samplers. They know the importance of an accurate, representative sample and they are diligent in taking good samples and keeping reliable records of the contents of each bin.”
When the cars are ordered and arrive, there is no guess work. Grain of the desired quality is trucked to the rail line and loaded for transport to market. BRR even has its own locomotives, so that the delivery and pick up of producer cars runs smoothly. “BRR prices are the best in the region.” said Galahad producer Howard Vincett. “We are getting the cars and we are getting the prices. I have been able to move carloads of edible peas, canola, CWB-pooled wheat and wheat designated to a domestic flour mill already this fall. This is great for local farmers and for the rural community.” “Shipping with BRR reduces the element of surprise about final grade and price,” said Daysland farmer Nathan Eshpeter. “For instance, with BRR’s composite blending program for CWB wheat, I know my grade before I load and sell. “No disappointments and no arguing about grade or dockage. It works really well and gives me peace of mind knowing I am getting maximum value for my wheat without the stress of working out my own blends for every load.”
Craftapalooza fun raises spirits for Christmas season at library Submitted Crystal Friars Stettler Public Library Christmas is almost a month away and with that significant date comes another: Craftapalooza! Yes, Craftapalooza is back on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Stettler Public Library. Bring the kids for an afternoon of Christmas crafts, hot chocolate and cookies! Thanks to your local library’s membership with Parkland Regional Library, the Stettler Public Library is pleased to present Zinio. This magazine service contains more than 100 popular magazines, such as Canadian Living, National Geographic and Newsweek, that are available for download to a computer or tablet using your library card. Now you can read your magazines on the go, without them cluttering up your house! Chicks with Sticks is back on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. Bring your Christmas crafts and have a fun night of stitching, knitting or crocheting with some great conversation. Help will be available, if needed. Are your kids looking for something to do? Why not come to Something Cool After School on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at the library or on Fridays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Erskine School. It’s an hour full of crafts, games, and an all-around good time! “Just Joking with Jennifer” is a fantastic new program that has started at the library. Happening on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., kids meet at the library for an hour filled with jokes, riddles, and games! Once having mastered a few jokes each,
we then have a chance to visit the various seniors’ centres and perform our jokes in front of an audience. This provides a stress-free learning environment for kids to improve public-speaking skills, as well as create intergenerational relationships. Children with a background in public speaking are more likely to succeed in school and the workplace, and “Just Joking” is an awesome way to get started. Over the past three weeks, we have been having fun with activities such as funny-face competitions, make-yourown -joke games, charades, and more. Preschoolers and their adults are invited to join Read and Rhyme Playtime on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Stettler Recreation Centre in the upstairs meeting room. Join Kim as she leads you in songs, rhymes, stories and an all-around great time. Tutoring with Elaine is back on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. to help people of any age with homework issues. She will help you map out solutions that allow you to understand school concepts. Copies of books for each of our book clubs are available at the Stettler Public Library. Reader’s Circle’s pick “The Paris Wife” will be the topic of discussion on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Between the Covers is taking a chance on “The Silver Linings Playbook” on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. The teen book club, Spine Crackers, is back on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. when they will discuss “The Book Thief” in time for a discussion about the book and the movie!
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Strategize to earn tax-free income By Peter Boys “The Financial Coach” In today’s complicated world of investments, taxes, market risk and volatility, a discussion on ways to earn tax-free income might be useful. The first obvious choice is a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). These allow Canadians over 18 to build savings, with after-tax dollars, into a wide range of investments and never pay any tax on the income generated. Annual contribution room is currently $5,500 with a total accumulated room to date of $25,500. A couple starting now could contribute $51,000 between them to catch up their unused room. For Canadians in a low tax bracket, TFSAs may make more sense than RRSPs for building savings for retirement. RRSP contributions grow tax-free until withdrawn, at which time it’s fully taxable. What’s blinding most Canadians is the “RRSP tax refund,” as many don’t reinvest it, they just spend it! Not to say that people shouldn’t invest in RRSPs, I just think they should maximize their annual TFSA contribution room first. Unfortunately, the annual RRSP frenzy by the banks to
get people to contribute by the end of February for the “tax savings” is not helping. What they need to do is to get careful, impartial analysis of their individual situation to determine the best mix of TFSAs, RRSPs or other investment choices. Too many people treat RRSPs as emergency funds, dipping into them for shortterm cash needs, rather than savings to fund retirement years. TFSA money invested in a high-interest savings account is a much better way to save for emergencies or opportunities. Another disadvantage of RRSPs comes later when you start taking income, as they can reduce income-tested government benefits such as OAS, GIS and GST credits. TFSA accounts need to be managed to avoid overcontributions, as withdrawals can’t be reinvested until the following year. However, all of the money withdrawn can be replaced the next year, in addition to the new contribution room. For people raising families, RESPs also offer taxdeferred growth, of up to $50,000 per child. While non-deductible, the feds match 20 per cent of your contributions to a lifetime maximum of $7,200. Grants totalling $800 of are also available from the
Alberta government for children born after 2005. Some other provinces also offer additional grants for their residents. These grants make RESPs a no-brainer for anyone anticipating their children attending postsecondary education. If for some reason they do not, there are some options available, such as transferring some of the grant money to a sibling who does, or rolling it to your RRSP. Again, it’s important to get the advice of a financial advisor. A Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is another source of tax-deferred growth to meet the future medical needs of Canadians affected by a disability. Beneficiaries who are
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ENDIANG-BYEMOOR NEWS By Les and Rosemary Stulberg Byemoor School is participating in the Operation Christmas Child shoe box program and will be packing their shoe boxes on Friday at 2 p.m. The community is welcome to join in by bringing filled shoe boxes, some items for the shoe boxes or to donate cash for shipping as it costs $7 per box to ship. Much of the aid will be going to the Philippines this year. The winter storm on Saturday created poor driving conditions and as a result some hockey games were cancelled. The pee wee’s game in Bashaw and the atoms’ game in Rimbey were among those cancelled. The peewees played in Stettler on Sunday, and though it was tied going into the third period, they did end up losing the game 5–2. Good effort anyway, guys. We are happy to report Gordon Yates has been transferred from Calgary to the Red Deer hospital, which is much closer
to family and friends. Sympathy is extended to the Buchwitz and Erion families on the passing of Alvina Buchwitz on Nov. 16 in Hanna. She would have been 91 on Nov. 28. Alvina was a longtime resident of the Endiang district where she and her husband Nat farmed for many years before retiring to Hanna. Our thoughts are with Nat and their sons, Danny (Verla), David (Luann) and Robert (Sheila), their families and other family members. Russ and Linda Kobi enjoyed a weeklong Disney cruise with their family, Holly and Robert Stanger and their three children and Erin and Brian Prehn and their three children. Russ and Linda also celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary while on the cruise. The cruise departed from Orlando, Fla., and cruised to the Bahamas, Mexico and a Disney-owned island. Luann Buchwitz filled in at the Byemoor School for Linda during her absence. Local floor curlers were in Botha on
Thursday for a ’spiel. Endmoor participants included Joe Knowles, Ken and Eleanor Schultz, Dave Sisley, Carol Stulberg and Mickey Tucker. Congratulations to Cody and Jaime Rausch on the arrival of their son Wade Ivan Rausch on Nov. 15 in the Stettler hospital. Congratulations also to the local grandma, Sue Rausch. The Endmoor Drop-in Society is sponsoring its annual seniors’ dinner at noon on Dec. 5 in Byemoor. The entertainment will be supplied by the multi-talented Ben Crane. All past and present residents of the Endmoor community, 65 years and older, are invited to attend. Replies to Eleanor Schultz (403-579-2344) or Mary Wilkie (403-579-2882) must be received by Nov. 28. Congratulations to the Longshore family on winning grand champion Black Angus bull and grand champion Red Angus female at the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina last week.
HALKIRK HERALD By Rose Koenraadt and Dorothy Anderson A family dance was held on Friday evening. It was an enjoyable family evening, with a baking contest and dancing, sponsored by Elks. The recent fundraiser at the school was very wellsupported. The school is having a Christmas in the Village mini-bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Congratulations to Bill and May Jamieson, who added great–grandchildren numbers 26 and 27 to their family tree this week. Justin and Stephanie Brown from Invermere, B.C., welcomed the arrival of their first child, a 7 lb. 11 oz. baby boy, Owen Samuel, born on Nov. 14 in Cranbrook, B.C. This is the fifth grandchild for Clark and Mel Bunbury. Logan and Kyla Downey welcomed their second child, a 7 lb. 5 oz. baby girl, Emma Logan,
born on Nov. 15 at the Stettler hospital. Proud grandparents of seven are Doan and Sherry Jamieson, who are tending to big brother Evan, who is three and a half. Congratulations to Cody and Jaymi Rausch on the safe arrival of a 7 lb. son, Wade Ivan, born on Nov. 15 in Stettler. This is the first grandchild for Sue Rausch. Our community was shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Bill Tomlinson in the Camrose health-care centre on Nov. 12. Deepest sympathy is extended to all of Bill’s family. Services were held at the Halkirk Hall on Saturday. Interment was at the Gadsby cemetery. The Tomlinson story is on Page 438 of Home Fires and Page 152 of Volume 2. Emma Maude Sandall, aged 95, passed away on Nov. 8 in Lloydminister. She and her husband Bill left Halkirk in 1964 and
moved to Red Deer when he retired from the Royal Bank. She is survived by her four children, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The Sandall story is on Page 415 of Home Fires. Get-well wishes to Elsie McColman, who is presently a patient in the Stetler hospital. Kent and Evelyn Johnson were joined by their daughters, Kim Mackie and Kandice Morrison, both of Vancouver, in Edmonton last weekend where they celebrated the 90 birthday celebrations of brother-in-law Jim Leskewich. Happy birthday, Jim! Dale and Melody Kent were among the family and friends who gathered on Saturday evening to help Mel’s sister, Corrine Nattestad, celebrate the big 50. Jan and Rose returned from a quick holiday to Nashville, Tenn., where they were among a group of eight. Visiting the
Volleyball for adults has started at the Byemoor School gym each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with all welcome to join in. Congratulations to Ron and Geraldine (Groundwater) Stimson on the arrival of their granddaughter Avery Dawn Knudson on Nov. 10. Proud first-time parents are Chad and Lindsey Knudson of Red Deer. Sympathy is extended to the family of Bill Eggins of Coronation who passed away on Nov. 7 at 55 years of age. His parents, the late Art and Gladys Eggins, used to live south of Endiang. A notice to local residents — there will be a bake table with proceeds going to the Byemoor Community Hall at Santa Claus Day coming up in Byemoor on Dec. 7. Donations of baking would be appreciated for the hall fundraiser. Call Rhonda Maginn at 403-579-2228 for more information. The Endmoor Vipers girls’ team played to an 8-8 tie against the girls’ team in Hobbema on the weekend.
DONALDA DIARY grand ole opry and music hall of fame, they also went for a dinner cruise on the steam boat, the General Jackson. JD, Sandra Johnson and daughters, Devon, Toryn and Aspen, returned from a 10-day holiday in the Riviera Maya and Cancun, where it rained just about every day. Rob Kent spent 10 days with a group of friends, soaking up the sun, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. COMING UP: Nov. 23 — Southern Gospel concert, featuring Canada’s Double Portion family band, with a pot-luck supper in Halkirk hall at 6 p.m.; Nov. 28 — bingo in hall at 7:30; Dec. 1 — Christmas in the Village includes the Elks breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. and a Christmas market at the school from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m.; Dec. 17 — Mother Teresa Christmas concert at the school at 7 p.m.
By Darlene Tantrum The November Pancake and Music Jam at the Drop-In Centre was well-attended. At noon, we stopped for a moment of silence to honour our military. Judy Dinsmore read two very fitting poems and Brenda Gartside sang. Thanks to all who came out to enjoy the Remembrance Day service. Ladies Night in Donalda was a complete sellout, though I’m not sure how many did not make it due to the weather. The ones that did attend I’m sure had an awesome time. Funds raised are going to a good cause, the new playground at the school. Thanks for your support. The Sharon Lutheran Church will hold its annual auction on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement. Proceeds go to “Operation Christmas Child.” Lunch will be served afterward. The Art Gallery will open an exhibit of Festival
of Trees on Monday. These trees will be auctioned at the Village Christmas on Dec. 7. Don’t forget the “Kids Klub” gathering on Tuesday, Nov. 26, starting at 3:30 p.m. at the church. Village Christmas is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 11 a.m., with lots of shopping for the kids at the Drop-In Centre, pictures at the hall. Lunch is provided by the Parent Council in the hall. Parade will be at 5 p.m., followed by hot chocolate and a Christmas tree auction at the art gallery and finale fireworks. It’s an awesome day to come out to the country and enjoy a village Christmas atmosphere. Birthday greetings go out to Jennifer Bergstrom, Robert Bergstrom, Dylan Awe, Scott Anonson, Beth Crumly, Jesse Broemeling, Dan Hiller, Trevor Mueller, Remy Capana, Spencer Andres and everyone else celebrating a birthday this week.
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RUMSEY RECORD By Patty Steen Well, another week of winter is gone and it was a hard one. I hope no one got stuck out on the roads this past Saturday. The roads were not in the best of conditions, I could say. The Remembrance Day service that was held at the Drop-In on Nov 11 was wellattended. The organizers counted 45 people who came to take that moment to remember and share in the fellowship. I was delinquent in reporting the birthdays from October’s birthday party over at the Trochu Lodge. Those who celebrated were Helen
Ainslie, Paul Gelinas, Anna Meding, Ruth Gordon, Elsie Greig, Bob Delaney and in extended care, Muriel Stephenson; Happy Belated Birthday to all of you. Gwen Hampton wanted me to pass on to anyone interested in attending the celebration of 100 years on 4-H in our district. This celebration will be held at the Badland Facilities in Drumheller on Nov. 23. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be displays and workshops. The banquet will start at 6 p.m. and the guest speaker is Ben Crane, a very interesting fellow. To find out more, call Melaine Nelson at 403-772-0000 or Gwen Hampton at 403-368-2169. The Rumsey/Rowley 4-H Beef Club
This coming Monday, starting at 7:30 p.m., there will be a School Council Meeting at Botha School. Everyone that is involved with the School Council is welcome to attend these important meetings. A very important individual around the Botha area celebrated his birthday this past Saturday. So we would like to wish him a belated birthday, and hopefully Murray Davidson had a great day. Last Saturday, winter decided to hit us all again for the second time this winter with a heavy down fall, so if you would like to have your driveways cleaned, contact the Village Office or phone Chris Pfeiffle at 403-742-2558. Also, this coming Monday is quilting time once more at the Botha Senior Centre, starting at 9 a.m. sharp. So gather all your quilting items together and come out for a creative day. Even if you have never done this special craft, they would like you to join and they will teach you how to
do this special craft. Make sure you all come out this coming Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to the Botha Hall to take in the music from the “Country Gems Band.” They play enjoyable music to dance to for everyone, of any age, and there are no age limits at these get-togethers. There will be a pot-luck luncheon, so they’re asking everyone to bring buns/sandwiches or desserts with you to share. For more information on this or any up coming dances, contact Doug or Bernadette at 403-742-3994. Bingo happens again the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 26, starting at 7:15 at the Botha Senior Centre. Dec. 10 is going to be another exciting Bingo evening, where turkeys are won for your Christmas table. On Monday Dec. 2, all seniors are being called out to a very important Botha monthly meeting, starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Botha Senior Centre. These meetings start with a pot-luck luncheon, with the meeting to take place right after. Bring a dish to share.
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Weigh-In Day took place on Nov. 10 and there are now officially 12 members in the club who brought with them 12 steers and four heifers to be weighed. Everything is looking good. The December meeting will also be their food-drive for the Drumheller Food Bank, so if you’re interested in donating any food stuff, this is a great way to get it delivered for you. Just drop it off with any of our local 4-H-ers or stop by that night at the meeting and leave it with them. The meeting will be held on Dec. 10, starting at 7 p.m. The junior curling was postponed by a week, but is ready to start up on Nov. 26, starting at 4 p.m. at the Rumsey curling
By Paulette Heer Another weekend storm brought most activities to a hault. The monthly cash bingo at the Bank Building was postponed last Saturday night. Weather-permitting, it will be held this Saturday. The doors open at 7 p.m. There will be a “Country Christmas Market” at the Gadsby community hall on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will be serving a hot meal throughout the day, come-and-go style. Cupcakes, kids’ activity corner, door prizes and raffles are in the plans. Lots of new vendors are on board and it’s a great opportunity to Christmasshop for fun and unique gifts. Congratulations to Dallas and Cindy McAllister, who had a baby girl, Callie Ann, seven pounds, eight ounces, on Nov. 4 in Red Deer. A sister for Dallon. Proud grandparents are Roger and Elva (Walgenbach) McAllister; and great-grandparents Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren. Proud parents Bruce and Sarah Quance welcomed their baby girl,
Jorja Janet Quance, on Nov. 1, born in Red Deer, nine pounds five ounces. A sister for Keela. Proud grandparents are Stan and Bonnie Quance of Gadsby and Connie Quance of Stettler. Mark Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. for the annual Santa Day in Gadsby, for the young and young at heart. There will be hot chocolate and hotdogs for everyone; candy bags for the kids; visits with Santa and sleigh rides for all. Everyone is welcome! There will be a turkey and ham bingo in the evening. Sales start at 7 p.m. The loonie pot continues to grow. On Saturday, Nov. 16, family and friends gathered in the Stettler United Church to witness the exchange of wedding vows between David and Trish Stadelmann, who were married in Ontario in September. Aunts and Uncle Betty Stotz, Joyce and Bill Hansel, cousins Sandra and Shaya, Ray and Rene Blackmore were among the wedding guests. Supper and dance were held in the Stettler Agriplex. Happy birthday to Cooper Bigney,
who celebrated her fourth birthday on Sunday with a family brunch at grandparents Fred and Velvet’s with aunts and uncles Kyle and Leigha, Tom and Angela and cousin Kalli. A few days earlier on her actual birthday, Nov. 10, Cooper had five girlfriends at her house for cake and games. Mom Haley and Nick hosted. The ladies of the Gadsby Omega Circle Cemetery Club came together last Sunday to wrap up business before the winter. On the agenda is the need for a caretaker. Wes Carey has returned to his career, oilfield welding and does not have enough time for the cemetery. The ladies were sad to see him resign, but wish him well with his future. The caretaker has a full-time job in the summer, mowing grass, weed- eating, sweeping stones, trimming hedge, weeding and watering plants, levelling graves, painting and pruning, just to name a few. The Omega Circle is looking for a person/persons who would be able to carry out these jobs. Anyone interested is asked to phone Joanne at 403 574 2340.
BIG VALLEY BULLETIN By Linda Stillinger A tour of the 13th annual Big Valley Christmas Craft Show and Sale on Saturday proved to be an enjoyable start to the busy Christmas season. Participating exhibitors offered
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STETTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL By Amore du Toit Stettler Elementary School Cups normally refer to having a cup of coffee or cup of cocoa in this cold weather. Well, the word cup had a totally different meaning this past week at SES. Our school participated in a huge cup-stacking event last Thursday. All students, staff and many parents participated in this great event. Students enjoyed this activity very much. Congratulations and thanks to all who participated in the 2013 STACK UP! More than 2,800 schools and organizations representing 36 countries from around the world registered for this year’s colossal sport-stacking event on Guinness World Records Day, Nov. 14. The event organizer, Teresa Anderson, will provide
the total stackers for us in next week’s column. We want to congratulate students for a job well-done this past term, as they took their report cards home on Monday. Staff is looking forward to meeting with parents at parent-teacher interviews tonight and tomorrow. Kindergarten and Grade 1 students will have no school on Thursday due to kindergarten interviews being held during the day. We are so very proud of our students’ and parents’ kind hearts for participating in the Operation Christmas Child project. We’re thankful for all the gifts that we received to send to less-privileged children. The Scholastic Book Fair will be located in the Stettler Elementary School Library between 6 and 8 p.m. today and Thursday (during parent-teacher interviews). We look forward to seeing you there.
Students also started practising for their Christmas concerts. It’s always such a wonderful thing to hear children’s voices resounding with singing during this time of year. This kindergarten students are doing a theme study on space. They have created lovely rocket ships, cute aliens, astronauts and even made planet earth. KKT students enjoyed a fun visit from their high school buddies. Ms. Code’s TA class. Students enjoyed playing an educational and fun math game. It’s also Bully Awareness Week. We always encourage our students to use the 7 Habits — to be proactive and to think winwin! The English poet John Keats wisely said, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.” We hope that all has a winwin joyous week! You might even considering spoiling someone with a cup of cocoa.
STETTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL By Caitlin Forseth & Jessica Sweeting Stettler Middle School Over the Nov. 11 long weekend, students had time to rest and enjoy the break, but now that we’re back in school, we are go, go, go! With Christmas on the way, our school is celebrating our 25th anniversary of candy gram sales. The school will sell candy grams at the Stettler Festival of Lights on Nov. 26, as well as during Moonlight Madness on Nov. 29. As always, the candy grams will be sold for 25 cents each and students will have an opportunity to buy them at school on Dec. 13, 16, 17 and 18. This week is bullying prevention week. Y-CAT will be hold two puppet shows for the Grade 2 students from Stettler Elementary School. These shows will take place on Nov. 22 under the guidance of Penny Warford. The school would
like to extend thanks to the TD bank for the “Friend of the Environment” grant, enabling us to begin phase two of our beautifying project. The results are in! The Grade 6C social studies cartoon elections have taken place and the winning room representative with five votes was Perry the Platypus. Mickey Mouse, Tweety Bird and Stewie Griffin tied for second with four votes, and Sylvester the Cat came in last with three votes. Congratulations to the Perry and the 6C class for a successful election. This week, the students of SMS have completed many of their projects in option classes. In home-ec class, students made their own boxers and pillowcases, while in industrial arts, the Grade 6 classes have finished making their snowmen. All of the industrial arts classes have had guest instructor, Andrew Glazebrook. He has been showing the classes some techniques on woodturn-
ing, and then the students have had the opportunity to try it out themselves. They get to put their new skills to the test when creating the projects. The student union gave money to our school’s library to buy new books. There is a lot of great additions to check out and they include: Young Samari: The Ring of Sky by Chris Bradford, Young Sherlock Holmes - Knifedge by Andrew Cane, Allegiant (from the Divergent trilogy) by Veronica Roth, and New Canterwood Crest by Jessica Burkhart. Thanks again, student union, for your donation. Volleyball comes to an end and basketball follows right after. The basketball tryouts are well underway. The girls are running this week from Tuesday to Thursday, with Mr. and Mrs. Poapst coaching. The boys will be running their tryouts next week on Nov. 26 and 28, with Mr. Peters coaching. It should be another great year of basketball!
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Alix-Mac students ace lesson in caring Submitted by Kerri Robins There’s strength in numbers and last year’s AlixMac School student council is proof of that. Working with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, the senior high students on the student council raised almost $3,500 for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Robert Saunders, now a first-year Red Deer College student, spearheaded the decision to support the mental health unit. “One of my really good friends took advantage of the services at the mentalhealth unit and it really struck close to home for
me,” Saunders said. ”It just seemed obvious that we should be supporting our own community.” The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit helps youth and families cope with mental-health challenges, and promotes healthy mental and physical well-being. The initiative to help others is a source of pride to Eleanor Henderson, educational assistant at Alix-Mac School. “I watch my students change and grow into leaders every year,” Henderson said. “They really learn a valuable lesson through charitable work — it gives them an understanding that the challenges people have are not always visible. I
think the students realized that youth and peers in our community face challenges that we’d never guess.” And the students certainly stepped up to the fundraising challenge. From Halloween to Christmas, and from Easter to June, the teenagers held various events, including a cake auction, where students honed their baking skills and sold their goodies. From a wreath auction and white elephant sale at Christmas to an Amazing Race in June, the kids were on a roll and the donations poured in. Include popcorn and ice cream sales at the school during Friday noon hours, along with a school “penny
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drive,” raising more than $600, and these kids proved it’s easy to watch the dollars pile up. “Our students are outstanding and our community is remarkable in its support,” Henderson said. ”We ask and the community steps up — I think just seeing the work these kids
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NO GO — As the signs indicate, the local sports schedule took a hit last weekend as a major snowstorm dumped more than 20 centimetres on the region. It took a storm to at least temporarily stop the Stettler Lightning, who have won 10 straight games. Their much-anticipated game against the Okotoks Bisons, slated for Stettler last Saturday night, was postponed to January. The Lightning visit Ponoka tonight and High River on Friday. JV boys’ volleyball was also postponed.
FUN HOCKEY — Big Valley’s recreational hockey team, including Dillon Kirtley (foreground) and Russel Steen, go up against Sylvan Lake during the fun tournament last Saturday at the Stettler Recreation Centre. Big Valley’s senior hockey team was unable to play Saturday because of the storm, but the Oil Kings defeated Provost on Sunday to run their Battle River Hockey League record to 3-0. For more on the Oil Kings, read this Friday’s edition of the Weekender.
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The Red Deer Rebels begin a three-game homestand tonight against the Kootenay Ice. The Rebels host Regina on Friday and Prince George on Saturday.
Johnson makes his point with Rebels By Greg Meachem Black Press He’s not a numbers guy, but more of a team player. Red Deer Rebels secondyear forward Wyatt Johnson notched the overtime winner Saturday in a 4-3 WHL conquest of the host Leth-
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Apparently, he isn’t. “It’s nice to contribute offensively but I think the bigger picture is we got two wins on the weekend. That’s always the main thing,” said Johnson, who hopes to help the Rebels extend their winning streak to five games tonight when the Kootenay Ice visit the Centrium. The 18-year-old centre, acquired from the Vancouver Giants in August of last year, scored 10 goals and recorded 20 points in 56 games as a WHL rookie last season, and is confident he can better that total this winter. But, at the same time ... “You always want to im-
prove as a player, but numbers in that sense aren’t that big of a concern just as long as the team is successful,” he said. Johnson and linemates Vukie Mpofu and Meyer Nell rang up a total of six points over the last two games. “We’ve been playing well together. We had some good practices last week leading into the games,” said Johnson. “We’ve just been controlling the puck down low, getting pucks in deep and playing our roles. We’re providing energy and getting chances because of that.” After a 10-game stretch
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STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE — Dispersal of 145 Red, Charolais & Rwf cows, bred Charolais - includes 35 - 2nd calvers, bred Black Angus - Bob & Connie Rajewski; Brent & Marcie Butterfield. — 25 Red Angus cross Simmental heifers, bred Red Angus - Stordahl — 30 Black and Red Angus heifers - C. Brockhoff
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in which the Rebels won just twice, the club is back on track and reached the .500 mark at 11-11-0-1. The bottom line, Johnson noted, is that the players have finally bought into what the coaching staff has been preaching all along. “He (GM/head coach Brent Sutter) was on us about playing a certain style,” said the Saskatoon product. “We had to get back to how we need to play to be successful and I think that’s a big part of why we’re winning now. “Hard work is always the biggest thing. We’ve been working harder and we’ve been more committed to the systems . . . just outworking teams.” Johnson said he and his teammates never lost faith in themselves during the darkest times of the last five weeks. “We always had that inner confidence, we knew the type of team we could be,” he said. “But yeah, winning the last four games and turning it around has been nice. Our confidence has just continued to grow and we’re confident we’ll keep it going.” Rebels associate coach
Jeff Truitt is appreciative of the recent offensive contributions made by the club’s bottom six skaters. “You take a look at the guys in the third- and fourth-lines spots, they’ve really contributed over the last three or four games and I think that’s really helped the turnaround here as far as getting into the win column,” said Truitt. “They’re very important pieces of the puzzle. Depth is a big thing and when those guys are going — and they’re contributing now — it sure makes it nice to be able to roll four lines.” Johnson, Truitt noted, is a prime example of an effective two-way player. “He’s very responsible, especially in the defensive end of the ice, but it’s also nice to see him getting some points and contributing offensively,” said the coach. “It makes the game more fun when you know you can play at the other end too and contribute.” Tonight’s game is the first of three in four nights for the Rebels, who will host the Regina Pats and Prince George Cougars Friday and Saturday.
Stettler restaurant serves quality service, great food Word of mouth goes a long way in business.
Restaurant owner Kent Chung has earned a good name in the Stettler area through his many years in the business. Chung, the new owner of the Club Café, brings not only a reputation for service, but also the quality of dishes that his customers have raved about for decades. When their mouths aren’t full from tasting Chung’s delectable servings, customers rave about his hard work and his unwavering efforts to please his customers. Chung has pledged to maintain such sterling service. “I want to give my customers good quality and good cooking,” he said. His guest book is filled with customer comments that attest to Chung’s caring ways. Club Café invites people to experience such service first-hand. “I’m the cook — when you come into my restaurant, you’re the boss,” Chung said. Club Café provides a beautiful selection of tasty Chinese food, Western cuisine, homemade desserts and a salad bar. The plated portions are very generous, and highlighted with fresh food. The daily buffets run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and the nightly buffets are from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Holiday feasts are also featured at Club Café. Chung prepares special dishes recognizing the holidays and maintaining superb quality. “There’s a selection for the whole family — one that will allow you to feel completely satisfied with your dining choice,” Chung said.
Sports lounge next door
Chung has added a sports lounge just next door to the restaurant. It’s a quiet place to enjoy a cold one and shoot a game of pool, watch TV, or listen to the jukebox. The lounge is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nightly food specials are on tap at the lounge, with Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m., the pool league on Wednesday nights — and more. Banquet facilities are also available by reservation. Chung extends wholehearted thanks to Stettler-area residents for choosing his restaurant, whether it’s for the first time or for longtime patronage. “We assure you that we are what you are looking for in service and in a meal,” Chung said.
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Dear Boys & Girls Have you written your letter to Santa yet? Kids, this year you don’t have to send your letter to Santa all the way to the North Pole. Instead, go to the Stettler Independent and ask my helpers for a special envelope addressed to my headquarters in Stettler. Put your letter to Santa in the envelope along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, and deposit in Santa’s mailbox at the Stettler Independent Of¿ce. All letters must be received by December 4, 2013. Mrs. Claus and I will work very hard to answer all our letters!
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This past Thursday, staff from the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus visited William E. Hay to chat with students who had questions about the Camrose school. Last Friday night, there was a winter semi formal masquerade dance for all students. William E. Hay students will pack Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes tomorrow. Small toys, books, games, hygiene items, or a monetary donation, will be accepted. The donations will help bring a child in need of a smile this Christmas. The school’s goal is to goal is to send out 400 boxes this year. Last Thursday the senior and JV girls’ volleyball teams had games in Lacombe. Both Stettler clubs lost their matches. Due to the wild weather on the weekend, the JV boys’ volleyball championship was potponed. The tournament was planned for Stettler. Basketball practices begin on Monday. Senior girls practise Monday at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 3:30. Senior boys practise Monday at 3:30 and Wednesday at 5:30. JV girls practise Tuesday at 5:30 and Thursday at 3:30. JV boys practise Tuesday at 3:30 and Thursday at 5:30. Game nights for the senior boys and girls are Tuesdays. The JV boys and girls play on Wednesday nights. Santana Scarff and Brittaney Code are the JV girls’ coaches. Adam McRae is the coach for the JV boys. Charisse McDonald is back to coach the senior girls, as are Joe Thibeau and Bryce Leschert with the senior boys. Retro day was Tuesday ... to kick off the opening of the Back to the 80s’ play that Wildcat Theatre performs this week. The musical runs tonight through Saturday at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre.
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TOMLINSON William Edward Tomlinson, “Bill” passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 12th, 2013 at the St Mary’s Hospital in Camrose at the age of 66 years, after a short battle with cancer. Bill was born in Castor Alberta on June 17th, 1947. He was the oldest of 5 children born to Roy and Daphne Tomlinson. Bill took his schooling in Halkirk from grades 1 to 9 and c o m p l e t e d h i s h i g h s c h o o l i n S t e t t l e r. B i l l m a r r i e d h i s w i f e Peggy on May 22nd, 1971 and lovingly accepted Sandra and Cindy as his own. This spoke of his character as a kind and loving man. In April of 1972 their son Darren was born. Bill and Peggy moved to the Family Farm in 1972, where they started their farming adventure. In July of 1978 their daughter Heather was born. Bill and Peggy raised their family of four on the farm near Halkirk. Bill and Peggy moved off the family farm in 1996 and resided on a beautiful acreage west of Forestburg where he could still putter in his garage, plant his garden, play with all his toys and gadgets and enjoy the outdoors. Bill was predeceased by his mother Daphne Tomlinson, his uncle and aunt, Athol and Norma Tomlinson, cousins Muriel Bowie (Tomlinson), Petra Tomlinson, mother and father in law Bob and Greta Rendall and brother in law Bob Rendall. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Peggy Tomlinson, his children Sandra (Ryan Blume), Cindy (Kenny Yakimowich), Darren, Heather (Shawn Webb); grandchildren Ashley, Tyler and Evan Blume, Sharla and Maegan Yakimowich and Sawyer and Brody Tomlinson; dad Roy Tomlinson, sisters Barbara (Ian Watson), Evelyn (Rick Hamilton), brothers Peter (Brenda)Tomlinson, Roy (Mona) Tomlinson; cousin Doug Tomlinson, sister in law Maureen Waade (Loren Duncan); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His faithful friend Bear Paws a beautiful black lab and his side kick cat “baby cat.” Thank-you to Dr. Nieman, Dr. Stan, Dr Nichol and to all the nursing staff for their kind and compassionate care for Bill. Funeral services were held at Halkirk Community Hall Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM with Valerie Gonda leading the service. Tributes were given by long time friend Ed Manz and daughter Heather Tomlinson; Junior Olsen played guitar selections. Several of Bill’s favourite pieces of music were played along with a DVD presentation of his life made by his family. Interment was held at Omega Cemetery, Gadsby at 1:00 PM with Peter Tomlinson officiating. Family and friends gathered in the Halkirk Hall for a time of fellowship and a luncheon by the Halkirk Hall Board. Memorial donations may be made to Forestburg Public Library or the Palliative Care Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Alberta. To send or view condolences go to www.parkviewfuneralchapels.com. PARKVIEW FUNERAL CHAPELS AND CREMATORIUM entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-882-3141
MYKYTA George Dec. 13, 1926 - Nov. 10, 2013 Mr. George Mykyta of Stettler passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Stettler, Alberta at the age of 86 years. George was born in Tysowa, Poland on December 13, 1926 the son of Nikolas and Anastasia Mykyta. George met Esther Gerlitz in Stettler and the couple were married April 6, 1956. To this union two children were born, son Ron and daughter Carol. In 1987 George lost his wife Esther at the young age of 51 years. George spent most of his life working oil rigs and was one of the best drillers around. He made many lifelong friends while working the oil patch and during his retirement in Stettler and will be missed by many. George is survived by his son Ron (Andrea) Mykyta of Calgary and by his daughter Carol Vikse (Darcy McIntyre) of Stettler, six grandchildren Alex, Aaron and Anthony Mykyta, Amy (Joe), Kent and Michael (Claire) Vikse, four great-grandchildren Braeden, Arielle, Abby and Jacob Leslie as well as his sister Ganna and many nieces, nephews and other relatives in the Ukraine and many very dear friends. George was predeceased by his parents Nikolas and Anastasia, his beloved wife Esther and by his brother Jusko and sister Maria. A funeral service to celebrate George’s life was held at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Stettler on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Karl Faltin officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of George, memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.
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SIDERITSCH Otto Sideritsch passed away from cancer on Nov. 13, 2013 in the Red Deer Hospital at the age of 86 years. Otto was the oldest child of John and Mary Sideritsch. He is survived by his wife Betty and their three children Steve and wife Amber, Ralph, and Cathy and husband Jim and six grandchildren Jonathan, Jessica and Jennifer, Ashley, Arynn, Annaliese and great-grandchild McKenna. Also surviving are his brothers Ray and wife Diane and Karl and wife Trudy. Otto was born in Stegersbach, Austria on December 18, 1926 and immigrated to Canada at the tender age of four years. He was raised on the family farm near Red Willow, AB. Later as an adult he married Betty Nicklom in 1953 and eventually bought his own farm one mile north of the original homestead in 1958 and resided there until his passing. Otto had many occupations, professional rodeo bull rider, lumberjack, rigger, pipeliner, well driller, but the farm was always the ground beneath his feet. Otto loved his family dearly and they were the most important thing in his life. Otto was talented artistically and would sketch and do wood projects. Otto was truly a self reliant homesteader and would do all his own repairs on the farm, house and vehicles. For hobbies Otto enjoyed puzzles and riding his quad. A celebration of Otto’s life will be held at the Red Willow Hall on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 2 p.m. The family kindly requests “no flowers please”. Memorial donations may be made to the Red Willow Cemetery Club or the Red Willow Agricultural Society. Otto (in spirit) and his family look forward to see you.
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CHRISTENSEN Thank you to our family and friends who came to help us celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Thank you for all the cards, flowers, gifts and most of all your presence. A big thank you to Rod Miller for the surprise of a ride in an antique car. It was awesome. Thank you to Brenda Brinson for the awesome meal. Last but not least, a big thank you to our children and grandchildren for all their help and to Gerard (our son-in-law) for being MC. You did a great job. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. Judy & Harvey
Heart Haven Residents Club would like to thank their Raffle Sponsors: Sobeys, John’s Mens Wear, Suzanne’s & Jenny’s and Wells Furniture. Also a big thank you to everyone that bought raffle tickets and came to our Tea. First prize won by Willy L., Second prize won by Tammy V., Third prize won by Lydia M. Thank you again Club President Agnes C.
Thank you so much to all my family and friends who care to help celebrate my 80th birthday. Thank you to my family for their generous love and organizing skills. To everyone for their cards and company - even Mother Nature paid a visit and dropped 12” of snow. It was a wonderful day. Thank you all. Sincerely Max Ginter
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MARY KAY THANK YOU I would like to express my gratitude to all the wonderful ladies who supported me at my Mary Kay Open House. A huge thankyou to my dear friends Joanne Scheerschmidt and Joanna Rock who so kindly and generously offered to bake dozens of delicious cookies. Congratulations to dear Irene Duncan who won the draw! My display tables will be up until the end of November for those who wanted to be here but couldn’t. It is a lot of fun and a great honor to be with such special ladies. With love and Mary Kay hugs, Patti Howell 403-742-4942, 916-9238
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CHRISTIANSON Lawrence Walter “Chris” July 1, 1931 - November 16, 2013 Chris is survived by his wife Virginia Christianson; brother Lloyd; sister Gloria Ataide; sons Cameron (Sharlene) and Rory (Lana); grandchildren Brooke (Stephanie), Blair (Kylee), Crystal (Jesse), Chelsy (Jodie), Rory Jr., Kendra, Braden and Rayna; great grandchildren Avery, Holden, Weston, Maddox and Parker. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta, 4707-70th Street. Care and funeral arrangements entrusted to Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, 403-742-3422. To send or view condolences to Chris’ family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
In Memoriam In loving memory of Terrance John Balla May 25, 1959 - Nov. 22, 1970 A heart of gold stopped beating Two shining eyes at rest God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. Love and missed by Mom, Dad and Carol Anne
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PONOKA REQUIRES ADMINISTRATOR IMMEDIATELY Facility - 68 suite full service Independent & Designated Supportive Living. Operated by Connecting Care A leader in seniors’ supportive housing management in Alberta. We are looking for a caring professional who is a leader and wants to work in Supportive Housing. Responsible for the overall management, HR, marketing and administration of the facility. Management experience, time management and problem solving skills, experience in community, seniors, hospitality and demonstrated record of effective communication with seniors and staff. Nursing background an asset. Starting wage: To be negotiated based on experience. Submit resumes: Email: georg.rath@ connectingcare.ca Only successful applicants will be notified.
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RAMADA INN & SUITES REQUIRES ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred. Only serious inquiries apply. Rate $13.50/hr. Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433
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1193509 Alberta Inc., 4629 59 Street, Stettler, AB needs 2 FT perm Food Service Supervisors ASAP to co-ordinate activities of staff & ensure food service and quality control at Subway in Stettler. $13.50/hr, 40 hrs/wk. High School & 1 year experience required. Must be available between the hours of 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. for a variety of shift times and days.
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AUTO DETAIL SHOP MANAGER An opportunity is available immediately in the automotive industry for a career minded, aggressive and self-motivated individual. The successful candidate will possess organizational, supervisory, customer service and computer skills. Knowledge/experience of auto detailing would be an asset for this self-practicing career. Competitive pay with earning potential and benefits apply. Please email resume to mikekuefler@ stettlergm.com (General Manager).
JOB HUNTING? Read the Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311.
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ECO KLEAN LIVING IS EXPANDING. We are currently looking for a new team member. ~Terms of Employment: Part Time, Part Time can lead to F/T (15-25 hour/wk) ~Salary: $14.00 hourly ~Location: Stettler and $2500 Bonus Surrounding areas ~Skill Requirements: Every 100 days Must Be Experienced IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - Valid Driver’s License Night Foremen, - Criminal Check Day & Night Operators ~Experience: Must have H2S, First Aid, Experience a must valid driver’s license. ~Languages: Pre-employment Drug Speak English, Read English, screening Write English Competitive Wages. ~Work Setting: Benefit Package Private residence Please submit resume with ~Duties Include: Dusting, references to: vacuuming,mopping, apply@wespro.ca window cleaning, or by fax to (403) 783-8004 organizing,making beds, Only individuals selected for tidying,cleaning under interviews will be contacted furniture, kitchen WINCH TRACTOR cupboards, bathrooms, OPERATORS. some laundry, some dishes. Must have experience ~Transportation/ operating a winch. Travel Information: To apply fax, email or drop Own transportation, off resume at the office. own vehicle, willing to travel Phone 780-842-6444. regularly, valid driver’s license. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: ~Work Conditions and rigmove@telus.net. Mail: Physical Capabilities: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., Fast-paced environment, 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, Work under pressure, AB, T9W 1L7. For more physically demanding, employment information attention to detail. see our webpage: Please email resume to: www.heoil.com melindarawn@hotmail.com
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WORK AND LIVE on a farm in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia, or New Zealand! Dairy, crop, beef, sheep & more available. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 for 4-12 month 2014 programs. www.agriventure.com; 1-888-598-4415
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MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS
of Ponoka, Lacombe, Stettler and Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) are now hiring FULL TIME AND PART TIME Food Counter Attendants. Basic duties include making food and serving customers. All stores are 24 hours, except Stettler, which has extended late night hours and applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts, including evening, weekends and nights shifts. Students, stay home moms, retired persons, we offer part time flexibility to fit your lifestyle, as well as scholarship programs for students. Wages range from $10.50 to 11.00 per hour and we will train. Benefits are included and we offer opportunities for advancement. Apply in person at the store, on line at cbay22.telus.net or mail resume to 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, AB, T4J 1J8
CAREER OPPORTUNITY, apprentice to be a licensed glass worker. Permanent full-time position, installing residential and commercial windows and doors, automotive glass, glass cutting and fabrication. Drivers license a must. Apply in person to Heartland Glass, Stettler or fax resume to 403-742-2678. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN(S) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE CLASS 1 OR 3 OPERATORS. Full-time and part-time positions available. Openings in several Alberta areas. Fax resume to Carillion Canada 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2103. Please state what position and location you are interested in.
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PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions: * General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler * Automotive Electrical Technician * Journeyman Welder / Apprentice * 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience * Production Manager Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014 logging season. Experienced buncher/ skidder/limber/process operators required. Please fax resume to 780-778-2428.
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WOODHILL INSTRUMENTATION requires Full-time Instrumentation Apprentice/Journeyman Fax resume to 403-742-8181 or email to admin@woodhilllinst.com or deliver to office at 4806 - 45 Ave. Close, Stettler
Service Rig Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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LUBE TECHNICIAN Required immediately to work in a computer orientated, team minded service department. Competitive pay with benefits.
Allied Fabrication Fabrication is is aa young Allied young aggressive aggressive company company looking looking for for like-minded like-minded individuals to to join join our our team. team. IfIf you individuals you enjoy enjoy aa fast fast paced, paced,positive positivework workenvironment, environment, pride yourself yourself on on having having an an eye eye for pride for details, details, aa strong strong work work ethic, ethic, and and consider consider yurself reliable yourself reliableplease please send send your your resume. resume. Allied Allied manufactures manufactures oil oil & & gas gas production production equipment gaining aa reputation reputation as as aa equipment from from our our facility facility in in Stettler, Stettler, AB. AB. We We are are quickly quickly gaining high high quality, quality,dependable, dependable,competitive competitivesupplier. supplier. We are now accepting resumes for:
- Apprentice Welders -Welders Sub Arc Operators - Apprentice Labourers - Labourers - -Pipefi tters - Instrumentation Tuber Allied Fabrication offers competitive wages, a health & wellness program, access to overtime hours, and the opportunity to advance your career; division management positions will become available as we continue to grow. Please send resumes to:
Sales & Distributors
Please email resume to jimmacdougall@stettlergm.com (Service Manager) Looking for a Great New Career? We are looking for
Apprentice Technicians for our
Quicklane Auto Service Centre If you strive to be the best and want to work in an environment that is fast paced and a lot of fun.
Fax: 1-888-526-0274 or Email: careers@alliedfab.com
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Call or text Tim Berry at 403-430-0255
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Performing Arts Center Evening Performances Nov 20-23 at 7:30 pm Matinee Nov 23 at 2:30 pm Ticket prices until Nov 1: Ticket Prices after After Nov 1: Adults and Seniors $12 Students $8 Adults and Seniors $15 Students $10 Sold at Wells Furniture Sold at Wm E Hay Comp. High School Tickets are Assigned Seating
OR COMMUNITY CLUB O M E Y B “Craft , Bake Sale Tables & Santa Claus Day” Saturday, Dec. 7 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Byemoor Hall 2 p.m. Pictures with Santa 11 a.m. Purchase your Christmas tree from 4-H Beef Club Great gift ideas and Christmas baking. Raffle draws. Concession Booth Available. Tables available for $10.00 each. For booking a table phone Doreen at 403-579-2460
WE’RE HIRING DEPENDABLE PEOPLE.
is currently looking for a
Our DRUMHELLER CASE IH / KUBOTA store is looking for dependable people:
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for our Stettler, AB shop Major Work Area: Repair, Overhaul, Maintenance, Service, Recondition, CVIP
Relocation packages are negotiable. RME offers competitive wages, an employee share option plan, a comprehensive benefits package, and a caring and team oriented work environment. In other words, we’re dependable.
Type of Equipment Repair: Heavy Trucks and Trailers
APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.ROCKYMTN.COM/CAREERS Rocky Mountain Equipment DEPENDABLE IS WHAT WE DO.
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TANKSTORE LTD.
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Request for Proposals - Janitorial Services Sherritt Coal wishes to enter into a Janitorial Services Contract for our mine office buildings located at 40413 Highway 855 (approximately 21 km Nofth of Halkirk). The contract will include providing full janitorial services for all mine office and employee areas. A complete list of duties is available by contacting Robert at 403-884-3030 or by email at rfrizzell@prairiemines.com. Please submit your proposal to Janitorial Services, Sherritt Coal - Paintearth Mine Box 730, Forestburg, AB, T0B 1N0. Attn: Robert Frizzell prior to noon, November 29, 2013.
Specific Skills: Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions, Determine extent of repair required, Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, test repaired equipment for proper performance, Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work, instruct apprentices, order parts and maintain inventory, keep maintenance reports and documentation. We offer competitive wages, group health benefits and group RSP. Please call 403-742-4747 or email jobs@unitedtank.ca
Zedi Field Services Janitorial
Full-Time Heavy Duty Mechanic
This role will be responsible for: * Providing customer service to Zedi customers in Central and Southern Alberta. * Supervising installation and commissioning of hydraulic pump jacks. * Providing training on Zedi Access and other Zedi products as required. * Liaising with the Customer Care group in Calgary to meet customer needs and resolve problems. Qualifications: * Oil and gas production background is preferred. * Mechanical and/or electrical competencies would be an asset. * Strong client relationship skills. * Strong decision making and problem solving skills. * Strong team player, capable of performing in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. * Able to deal with confidential information with a high degree of diplomacy and good judgement. Please send resume to careers@zedi.ca
Would like to peruse your resume. If you are an experienced Structural Welder who would like a new experience to broaden your skills you are just what we are looking for, we are looking for people with a • Strong work ethic • Pride in the ¿nished product TANKSTORE has been in business since 2001 and takes great pride in being a tank supplier for the Alberta Oil and Gas Industry. • Competitive Wages • Bene¿t package • Great group of employees
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Electrical safety tips for holiday decorating Everyone has at least one — the house on the street that lights up in splendor around the holiday season. Decorations are in abundance both indoors and out, and just seeing the house brings on a smile. But as beautiful as it might be, that home may also be a safety risk if the decorator hasn’t followed precautions like these offered by CSA Group: Creativity is key, but not at the cost of safety — Let your inner designer shine, but be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when arranging electrical items, such as lights and electronic decorations. Be sure to turn off the electricity to the supply
outlet before working with outdoor wiring, and never run an electrical cord through a doorway or under a carpet indoors. Fakes are no laughing matter — Your next door neighbour dressed up as Santa is funny. Counterfeit decorations are not so funny. Look for the mark from an accredited certification organization, such as CSA Group, on animated displays, light strings and extension cords. Ensure decorations are marked and certified for outdoor use and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep the mood light, but not fiery — Choose flameresistant decorations
odors or flames when your gas fireplace is on, often indicating that the fireplace is not operating properly. In such cases, contact your dealer or licensed technician for servicing. Overload on food, not watts — Don’t overload extension cords. Use heavy duty extension cords for high wattage decorations and large electronicallyanimated displays. For extreme decorators, make sure your house is capable of handling the electrical load of multiple lights and decor. If in doubt, contact a licensed professional to inspect your electrical system. — Metro
and don’t place open flames or candles near flammable materials, such as wreathes, trees or paper decorations. Never nail or tack lighting strings to a wall, as this may damage insulation and create a shock or fire hazard. Use insulated fasteners rather than metal nails or tacks that could damage wiring to hold light strings in place. Cozy up — Keep warm by the fireplace, but be sure your gas appliances are in good working order. If the pilot light or flame goes out, turn the gas off and wait five minutes or longer (see the manufacturer’s instructions) before attempting to relight. Be alert for unusual
Candor Realty Ltd.
ANDY BIRCH
Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden
4908 - 51 Street
Specializing In
ROYAL LEPAGE
* Residential * Commercial * Farms * Acreages * Lake Properties
NETWORK REALTY CORP. Independently Owned and Operated
Associate
Bus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685
Karen Cannady
5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler
www.royallepage.ca/andybirch
Over 28 Years of Experience
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FAMILY HOME IN MEADOWLANDS with 5 bdrms. Finished up and down. Lovely oak kitchen/dining area. Two tiered deck and nicely landscaped on a corner lot. $359,500.
20 ACRE PARCEL just minutes from Stettler. Beautiful 4 bdrm / 3 bath home that is finished from top to botttom. Quality throughout! Perfect family acreage. $649,900.
BEAUTIFUL MEADOWLANDS HOME! Lots of room with 6 bdrms and a large kitchen / dining area. Main floor laundry and great finished basement. $499,000.
FAMILIES WELCOME HERE! Excellent family home with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, double attached garage, 2 fireplaces. Located in quiet cul-de-sac. Extra large lot, fenced and landscaped. Great Value. #CA0026195. $349,000.
NEW IDEAL STARTER HOME in a great location. Only 1 block from school. All appliances are included in this 3 bdrm, 1.5 storey home. Single heated garage. $169,900.
Locally owned & operated
BIG VALLEY. This neat and cozy 3 bdrm home sits on a corner lot. Very open and bright and has main floor laundry. GREAT STARTER AT A GREAT PRICE! $89,900.
HALKIRK. Check out this 2 bdrm. bungalow that would be ideal for a first time buyer. Unfinished bsmt, huge yard and single garage. ONLY $34,500.
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EQUESTRIAN opportunity! Large indoor heated riding arena and horse barn. 40x60 quonset. 103 acres on the edge of town. Lease revenue. Ideal as a large acreage or horse business. Don’t wait! #CA0025826. $825,000.
Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings
Calling All Investors - 8,800 sq. ft. of building space with 6100 sq. ft. presently leased. Great office space, storage yard with chain link fencing. Invest today for your future. #CA0007120.
ATTENTION SENIORS: Excellent retirement home near downtown. Attached garage, patio deck, ensuite, one bedroom and office. Ready to move in. Immediate possession. Don’t wait. #CA0025555. $224,900.
Attention: Truckers, Welders, Mechanics — New 1800 sq. ft. excellent shop to do your own work, situated on 1 acre lot in Erskine. Great place to build your dream home with shop/garage already in place. Quick possession. #CA0025709. $250,000.
Great Downtown Location to build new office for lease or occupancy. Next to Kent’s CafÊ. #CA0022820. Lot value only $62,900.
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Jill Fisher Associate/Owner
Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner
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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. CA0006068 CA0022662
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3100 sq. ft. Commercial bldg with 2 acre lot. Vacant and ready. $349,000. Call Ross.
The TOTAL PACKAGE! Space and elegance. 1222 sq. ft. home on 1.58 Ac. Open concept floor plan, with 30 X 40 completed shop in back. $689,900. Call Jill.
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1792 sq. ft. 2 storey, on large lot. Large country kitchen in Erskine. $398,000. Call Jill.
This 3 bdrm home would be a great starter home to build equity in. Large fenced yard and is Priced to sell at $89,000. Call Atie.
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This home has a covered veranda & staircase that Lends character to this older home. Open concept makes this home excellent for entertaining guests & family. $149,000. Call Atie.
1500 sq. ft. Bungalow. 5 bdrms, 3 bath on two lots with oversized detached garage. $329,000. Call Garry.
Small town luxury in Big Valley. If you need to escape this is the place. $339,000. Call Ross.
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LISTINGS NEEDED IN EVERY PRICE RANGE! Let our team of Professional Realtors Work for you!!!!
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4 bdrm 2 bath mobile on its own lot with single detached garage, RV parking & Large deck. $159,000. Call Edna.
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3 bdrm 2 bath mobile home on a quiet cul-de-sac. First time buyers, come have a look! $110,000. Call Garry.
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To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca
Kyle Ramstad Associate
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Private large lot, quick walk from town. 1200 sq. ft. home. $265,000. Call Doug.
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2 bdrm home, Perfect for first time home owners. Very clean and well cared for. Large mature, private lot. $118,900. Call Doug.
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SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time
Carpenters Carpenters Helpers For local work. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca
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HVAC Service Person required. SHEET Metal Installer required with residential and retro-fit experience. Attractive wages and benefits. Great hours. e-mail: brad@ comfortecheating.com or Fax resume to: 403-309-8302
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FUTURE AG INC. owns and operates 5 branches throughout Central Alberta selling and servicing CASE IH Construction and CASE IH Agriculture equipment. We are currently looking for
WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER
with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015
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CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER Must have experience moving heavy equipment that is related to pipeline construction. Clean abstract. Competitive wage. Benefits available. Please fax resumes to 780-372-4238 Or email to: jobs@abpipeliners.com Trades
Agricultural Technicians and/or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics
with Ag experience for our Stettler location. This is a fast-paced environment and ideal candidate would be able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to take initiative and consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service. FUTURE AG INC. “People You Can Count On”, is offering the opportunity to grow in your career with a thriving company. We offer an exemplary benefits package, hourly salary starting at $29.00, annual work boot reimbursement, RRSP plan, sick days, monthly bonus and continuous professional training in a positive friendly environment.
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GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com HOME BASED EMBROIDERY BUSINESS for less than $10,000. Get started in the promotional products industry. Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1-866-890-9488.
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Future Ag Inc. Attn: Markus Box 1510 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax 403-742-5626 hr@futureag.ca
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PHONE BOOKS
Earn extra money for Christmas by delivering the new Yellow Pages Phone Books into Sylvan Lake, Stettler & Red Deer. Must have own vehicle. This is door to door delivery. Can start immediately, no selling involved, part time. Call 1-800-661-1910
Child Supervisor Wanted! Looking for someone who is energetic, engages children, and likes to clean. The right candidate will be supervising children up to 3 hours a day from 9-noon with some cleaning duties as well. If your attributes would best suit this position, please call Rhonda at 403-742-4533 or email your resume to performancephysio@live.ca
SANDBLASTER REQ’D No exp. necessary, will train. Health plan. Wage $20/hr. +, dependant on experience. 9 - 10 hrs/day expected. Fax resume to 403-742-3887
Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
WINTER START
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
GED PREPARATION Jan. 14 or Feb. 10 STARTS
Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
THE TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE, ALBERTA requires a full time permanent Equipment Operator 2 to operate Grader, Backhoe, Skid Steer, etc. We offer a great work environment along with competitive wage and benefit package. Please send your resume to dscott@sylvanlake.ca.
for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS & EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca
Starting wages: $28.85/hr - Floor Covering Installers $24.75/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week
Employment Training
Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience or have a valid trade certification.
LUBE RACK TECHNICIAN
DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY
Erskine Grill 18006 Alberta Ltd.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: ORKIN CANADA is looking for enthusiastic individuals to start a new career. This individual must be well organized with excellent customer service skills. Position includes generous salary, performance bonuses, commission package, company vehicle, benefits and opportunity for advancement. Interested applicants can send resumes to hr@orkincanada.com
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MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school. Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates! 1-877-646-1018; www. albertainstituteofmassage.com
Please send qualified resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554
req’d for busy dealership. Service & Automotive experience an asset, but will train a motivated, responsible individual. Full time position with benefits and good working conditions. Drop off resume Attn: Service Manager or email: bert.rumsey@telus.net
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If you have a great attitude and integrity, FUTURE AG is offering you an exciting career opportunity.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Village of Alix Public Works Dept Maintenance Worker
Why wait for the future when you can create it? Administrative Assistant
Alberta Human Services, Stettler. Central Alberta Child & Family Services Authority, Stettler Office is seeking a permanent part-time administrative professional to join our team. We want to hear from positive and friendly individuals with strong administrative skills who have the ability to multi-task, set priorities, meet deadlines and produce accurate and quality work and who want to have work life balance by working only two days per week. Candidates should possess a high aptitude for financial processing and attention to detail. Job ID #1020505 Visit jobs.alberta.ca to learn more about this opportunity, to apply online or to find out more information about the Government of Alberta.
Duties: Equipment operation & maintenance Perform labour & other maintenance duties assigned Qualifications: r .JOJmum grade 12 education r 4PVOE LOowledge of maintenance & operation of equipment r 4PVOE LOowledge of construction and maintenance practices r Valid class 5 Alberta Drivers License r Ability to worL JOEFQFOEFOUly when required r .VTU CF Qhysically able to perform the duties of the position r .VTU BDDFQU BOE CF Urainable in First Aid and 8).*4 Level one Water Distribution/Waste Water collection Operator preferred The position requires the incumbent to be on an on-call schedule and worL B forty) hour wFFL regardless of weather conditions. Closing date: open until suitable candidate hired A more detailed job description can be viewed on the Village of Alix Website at: villageofalix.ca Resumes can be either mailed to the Attention of Assistant CAO: Village of "MJY #ox 87 "MJY 5 $ # or email: bcretzman@villageofalix.ca no phone calls please only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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13113RR0 Appointment: A public member is appointed for a term of up to three years and may be reappointed for one further term of three years. There is no salary available with this position. This posting may be used to fill both existing and future vacancies.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please forward a resume including a brief biography and a completed application profile. You can access the application profile by selecting the link below. Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education is collecting this personal information under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) to determine your qualifications and suitability for the position noted above and for future vacancies. If you are the successful applicant, the information provided in your biography may be used in media releases. The use and disclosure of your personal information is managed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta). If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this information, please contact Human Resources, Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, 500, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3G2 Phone: (780) 427-2210; Fax (780) 427-3316. Apply Online: www.jobs.alberta.ca | Application Deadline: November 29, 2013
For information about Red Deer College | www.rdc.ab.ca
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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. METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254. STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070. 25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695. 32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540. 40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca 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
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Dried, Shedded, on Pallets Pick up in yard or UFA Bulk Fuel Delivery Available Volume Discounts. 403-876-2422 403-740-3285 Distributor for
MÉTIS EMERGENCY SERVICES PREPARATION 1-888-48-MÉTIS
Honourable Thomas Lukaszuk, Deputy Premier and Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education, is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a public member on the Red Deer College Board of Governors.
To be eligible, you should have senior leadership experience, an understanding of financial matters, have demonstrated community volunteer involvement and experience with Board governance. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated interest in postsecondary education; Red Deer College and/or the training of adults; and/or have demonstrated understanding of the Policy Governance Model®. Preference will also be given to those who reside in Red Deer and surrounding communities in Central Alberta; Calgary and/or Edmonton.
WELDING & FABRICATION SHOP DISPERSAL Lacombe Welding Ltd. 4640 - 45 St. Lacombe, Alberta Tuesday, November 26 @ 10 a.m. Selling Welding Truck, Forklift, Payloaders, Hi-Way Trailer, 2007 Haas TM-2 CNC Vertical Milling Machine, Shop Equipment, Welders & Plasma, Steel & Pipe, Racking & Welding tables, small tools & misc.See www.montgomeryauctions.com or 1-800-371-6963.
SPLIT FIREWOOD
Funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Public Member | Red Deer College Board of Governors
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WARD’S AUCTIONS Antiques/Estate Auction, Dec. 1st and 2nd 11802-145 St Edmonton; 780-451-4549 Taking Consignments now for Feb 8th Firearms and Related Auction, Online Bidding and Pictures at www.wardsauctions.com.
Firewood Employment Training
a div. of Kokotilo Holdings Inc.
A public member shares with the Chair and other members of the Board the responsibilities of: governing the college; formulating policies enabling the Board to make responsible decisions on fiscal and academic matters; establishing the purpose and vision of Red Deer College; and has a commitment to the academic, financial and social well-being of the college and to issues affecting education, adult learning and life-long learning.
Auctions
Building Supplies
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Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Blaze King Stoves
LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
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We hire people with personality. 13113DA5
An awesome opportunity has opened up: Personal Banking Specialist Permanent Full-Time, Stettler, Alberta Closing date: November 29, 2013 Drop off your resume in-branch or visit atbcareers.com
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Firewood
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
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Horse/Stock Trailers
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HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504
SEASONED SPLIT PINE
Storage Space
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
Call 403-323-0744
Grain, Feed Hay Misc. for Sale
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RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME & LEG CRAMPS? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years; www.allcalm.com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-765-8660.
Office Supplies
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ROUND hay bales. Cheap Free delivery. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11 10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case
Shop Stettler & Save!
For Rent #3000 - #3200
403-742-2395
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Dogs
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 F1B GOLDEN DOODLES, black now but will brindle as they get older. Non shedding, well handled, long time breeder. $900. Delivered to Alberta. Text 306-521-1371 or call 306-792-2113 www.furtettishfarm.ca
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 Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME in Stettler Available Sept. 1st. References required. 403-742-6631
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
2010
FREE Order your high quality summers mounted harrow attachments and get free freight to Alberta. Contact machinery_dave@yahoo.ca; 403-545-2580; Bow Island, Alberta; www.summers.com.
Farm Custom Work
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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 ONE SMALL BEDROOM APARTMENT AND ONE BACHELOR SUITE for rent in Stettler. Phone 403-742-5575.
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Bale Hauling & Swathing Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck
David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673
Auctions
10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services
403-309-3300 1-877-223-3311
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
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CUSTOM LOG HOMES and Log Specialties - M&H Wood Specialties 1-888-991-5700 or email: sales@mhwood.com; www.mhwood.com.
Manufactured Homes
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SHOWHOME SPECTACULAR! We want you to own a wonderful former showhome at a fantastic price. 1672 sq. ft., too many features to list! $169,000. Ready for immediate delivery; www. unitedhomescanada.com. 148 Eastlake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-461-7632. SMART. SPACIOUS. STYLISH. Clearing out our Moduline 2013 Models. Best value of the year. Delivered within 300 km of Lethbridge. Call us at 1-855-380-2266; www.craigshomesales.com
Income Property
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THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Kim Klatt Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
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DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. BBB rated A+. FAST AND EASY LOANS! Bad credit accepted! Get up to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile-home, land or equipment. 1st and 2nd mortgages. www.bhmcash.com. 403-879-9929. GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.
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Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting
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Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et, ett, Stettler A AB B info@leschert.net
Saturday Nov 30th Edmonton AB 1200 Passenger Vehicles & RV’s. Call us to Add Your Name to our Mailing List Today! Edmonton 800-665-5888 Calgary 877-811-8855 Register Online for Email Notification Live Internet Bidding Available
www.maauctions.com
LOOKING FOR HOUSE CLEANING JOBS IN THE STETTLER AND BIG VALLEY AREA. Weekly & Bi weekly appointments available. Contact Terri at 403-876-2222
Contractors
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-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
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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Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
Thorogood Pinches
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686
galen@railsidedesign.com
Eavestroughing
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FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
403-742-8838 *27 years experience*
Electrical
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Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
www.northstarpaintandbody.com
“If It’s Electrical We Do It�
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
JT AUTO BODY LTD.
Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
Cabinet Makers
1054
4020
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
Interior - Exterior Free Estimates
403-741-5970
Gary G. Grant Law Office
CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com
Misc. Services
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Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
3R
Dr. E. LYNES
Management
Chiropractor
403-742-3007
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage “Keeping people in Motion...�
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
Legal Services
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LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
403-742-3418
1196
HEARTLAND GLASS
• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
C.R. GLASS
Stettler Professional Building
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net
Services
DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
PSYCHIC MIRACLES by Luna.com. Call and get a free reading by phone. Love money job family, restores broken relationships, solves all problems permanently. 1-866-229-5072.
TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca.
Plumbing & Heating
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DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca.
• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Stettler Ph.
403-742-5237
Snow Removal Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving
SNOW REMOVAL
Central AB. 403-318-4346
Residential and Business Frontage
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Painters/ Decorators
1310
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Bob Richardson 403-334-3333 maintenance@2121.ca “ODD JOB BOB�
Painters/ Decorators
1310
Custom window coverings and more
Bev’s Valances Beverley Plett
4819 51 Street
LTD. Misc.
“Your Service Specialists�
1315
bevplett@hotmail.com
403-742-3411
Qualified and Reputable
Personal Services
ALBERTA’S FASTEST GROWING BUSINESS DIRECTORY. This is your last chance for a free listing. Visit www.albertadirectory.com.
One block East of Scotia Bank
Lori R. Reule
Stettler Furnace Cleaning
Glass Shops “Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting
Chiropractor
-Gitzel Krejci Building
LL. B.
Furnace Cleaning Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners
2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
Phone: 403-742-4437
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com
• Quality Work • Quality Paint • Drywall Repair
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates
Jacquie Mvula,
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
1310
For All Your Painting Needs
4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON
Call Barry Harvey
Painters/ Decorators
R n S Painting
403-742-4533
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed!
OPTOMETRISTS Ponoka, Alta. 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 Coronation Office 403-578-3221 Hanna Office 403-854-3003 www.4YourEyesOnly.ca
Open Monday to Friday 9:00a.m to 4:00p.m. (Closed over lunch & on holidays)
4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
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Dr. Patricia Ross Dr. P.G. Wilson Dr. D.A. Heimdahl
House Plan Design Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg
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M.S., R.Aud 4806 – 51 Ave., Stettler, AB 403-742-EARS(3277)
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Legal Services
BRYON D. BALTIMORE
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& Design
Certified General Accountants
Automotive
1210
Serving Stettler area over 35 years
403-742-1330
Professional Accountants LLP
Health Care
Buzz Andersen
Chapman and Co. Drafting
Phone 403-742-1681
Thursday Nov 28th Calgary AB Unreserved Industrial Equipment Selling for12345 Vulcan County, City of Calgary & more
1070
Cleaning
www.gkdpca.com
Upcoming Sale Dates
Houses For Sale
TO ADVE ADVERTISE ERTISE E YOU Y YOUR OU UR BUS BUSINESS SIINES NESS OR S SERVICE ER HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS
today
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Newer, nicely appointed 2 bedroom, 1and a 1/2 bath unit in quiet adult 4-plex., Stettler, In-suite laundry, fenced yard. $975/mo. plus utilities. Available December 1. PH: 403-883-2503 or 403-740-2547
Suites Farm Equipment
3020
Business and Services Directory
MINI STORAGE
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup� Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252 ROUND bales, Alfalfa Timothy Brome mix, $45/bale; Straw bales $18/bale; Clover Alfalfa Timothy mix $40/bale 780-975-3313
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Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013
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THREE HILLS
403.443.5192
Fax 403.443.2407 Cell 403.443.0664
STETTLER
403.742.1965
Home Consultations • Shades & Blinds • Soft Treatments • Fabrics & Hardware
Misc. Services
1290
Misc. Services
1290
IU’S TILE & STONE LIVSales and Installation Ceramic, Porcelain, Slate and Travertine Tile Natural and Manufactured Stone Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace Custom Showers and More‌
Liviu Oprea Cell: 403-740-9317 Email: mobiletile@telus.net
Randy Long
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• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)
403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)
Cleaning
1070
K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning • Window Washing 403-742-6970
403-742-6970 403-740-9782
Health Care
1210
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Optometrist
View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at
Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998
www.1800bigiron.com
Motorhomes
Transportation #5000-5300 Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
Heavy Trucks
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TRIDEM WATER TRUCK and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Pre-emissions. Recent CV. Maintenance records available. 403-340-9328.
Motorhomes
5100
2014 TUSCANY 36MQ Diesel Pusher, 37’ 9” long, 4 slides, fireplace, washer/ dryer, king bed, stk# 8418, $192,000 1-866-346-3148 shop online 24/7 at Allandale.com
Public Notices
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Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
AL-ANON 403-742-0990
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION
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2014 PALAZZO 33.2 Diesel Pusher, 34’ 8” long, 2 slides, 300HP Cummins ISB Diesel engine, stk# 1912, $144,900 1-866-346-3148 shop online 24/7 at Allandale.com.
Public Notices
Tires, Parts Acces.
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WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. (Lloydminster). Reply 780-875-0270. North-East Recyclers truck up to 3 tons.one 403-742-5575.
Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
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Town of Stettler PUBLIC NOTICE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved. 1.
2.
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2756-2013 Lot 4, Block 4, Plan 0227539 4006 - 50 Avenue B & B Construction
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2757-2013 Lot 6, Pt 7, Block 2, Plan 1890RS 4124 - 60 Street Cathy Dadensky
Shop & Office
Detached Garage
You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. December 4, 2013. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305. Leann Graham Planning & Development Services
Town of Stettler PUBLIC NOTICE BYLAW 2042-13 Public Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Municipal Council of the Town of Stettler to pass Bylaw 2042-13 to amend Land Use Bylaw 2018-11 as follows: 1. 1. That Schedule “A” of Bylaw 2011-18 shall be and is hereby amended as follows: (a) That Lot 1&2, Block 13, Plan 9320648 from C2: Highway Commercial to I: Industrial
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
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Willis - 403-742-4567 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935
VICTIM SERVICE
A copy of Bylaw 2042-13 may be viewed at the Town Office during regular hours of business. A Public Hearing in the matter of Bylaw 2042-13 will be held at the Council Chambers, Stettler Town Office, 5031-50 Street Stettler on December 17, 2013 at the hour of 8:00 p.m. when written or oral presentation for or against the bylaw will be received. Leann Graham Planning & Development Officer
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Chinese demographics checkered from get-go The big news of the week is that China’s onechild policy is being relaxed. After 34 years when most Chinese families were officially limited to only one child, most couples will now be allowed to have two children. The reality, however, is that it will make very little difference. It will make little difference because only about one-third of Chinese couples were still living under those restrictions anyway. The onechild limit never applied to ethnic minorities, and in the past 15 years, it has rarely applied to people living in rural areas, either: couples whose first child was a girl are almost always allowed to have a second child (in the hope that it will be a boy). Controls were stricter in the cities, but if both prospective parents were only children themselves, they were exempt from the limit. And people with enough money can just ignore the rules: the penalty for having a second child is just a stiff fine up front and the extra cost of raising a child who is not entitled to free education. (The fines are reported to have raised $2.12 billion for the state coffers last year alone.) The net result of all this is that the China’s current fertility rate (the average number of children a woman will bear in a lifetime) is not 1.0, as it would be if there were a really strict onechild policy. According to United Nations statistics, it is 1.55, about the same as Canada. Which suggests that most Chinese who really wanted a second child got one. The new rules that have just been announced by the Third Plenum of the Communist Party say that urban people can now have a legal second child if just one of the would-be parents was an only child. This is not going to unleash a wave of extra babies; it will raise the fertility rate, at most, to 1.6. (“Replacement” level is 2.1.) Indeed, it’s questionable whether the one-child policy really held down China’s birth
nately for them, ending the one-child policy will have little effect on this pattern. Only state intervention as arbitrary and intrusive as the one-child policy could reverse the gender imbalance, and it is doubtful that the Communist regime is still confident enough to risk that degree of unpopularity. The second conclusion we can draw from these statistics is that China’s population is going to drop, whether the regime wants it or not. It will peak at or below 1.4 billion, possibly as soon as 2017, and then begin a long decline that will see it fall to 1.2 billion by 2050. There’s nothing wrong with that in principle, but it exacerbates what is already the greatest threat to economic growth in China: the population’s rapidly rising average age. The big, old generations will be around for a long time, but the younger generations are getting smaller very fast. Indeed, the number of people in the 20-24 age group in China will halve in the next 10 years. This means the dependency rate is going to skyrocket. In 1975, there were 7.7 people in the workforce for every person over sixty: by 2050, the ratio will be only 1.6 employed persons for every retiree. No country has ever had to bear such a burden before, but ending the one-child policy won’t get the birth rate back up. The only way China could increase its workforce to lessen the burden is to open up the country to mass immigration. And what are the odds on that? Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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rate, at all. There are demographers who argue that the one-child policy hasn’t really made much difference. China was already urbanizing fast when the policy was imposed in 1979, and the more urban a country is, the lower the birth rate. From about 1970, there was also a very aggressive birth control policy. The fertility rate in China had already dropped from 5.8 children per woman in 1970 to only 2.7 in 1978, the year before the one-child rule was introduced. It has since fallen to 1.55, but that might well have happened anyway. For comparison, Brazil’s fertility rate has dropped from 6.0 50 years ago to 1.7 now WITHOUT a one-child policy. China’s National Population and Family Planning Commission claims that the one-child policy has spared the country an extra 400 million mouths to feed, but it would say that, wouldn’t it? The real number of births avoided by that policy is probably no more than 100 million in three decades. And if we accept these numbers, then three major conclusions follow. The first is that the one-child policy is not the major culprit in China’s disastrous gender imbalance, with at least 120 boys born for every 100 girls. The social effects of this are very dangerous: by the end of this decade there will be 24 million “leftover” men who will never find a wife. Any sane government would be terrified by the prospect of a huge army of unattached and dissatisfied young men hanging around the streets after work with nothing much to do. A regime with as little legitimacy as the Communists will be even more frightened by it. Unfortu-
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