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Encana begins using town’s wastewater By Treena Mielke

Starlight: Dusty Lutwick from E and C Oilfield Services spent a busy morning last Thursday putting up lights in the downtown core. The amount of snow already fallen on Rimbey lends itself to a natural decoration of the Spruce trees that line some of the town’s streets. Treena Mielke Photo

A one-year pilot project in which Encana purchases wastewater from the Town of Rimbey is due to expire at the end of the month, however, chances are it will be extended. Under the terms of the agreement, Encana has agreed to purchase 180,000 cubic metres of wastewater from the town’s lagoon in the northeast edge of town at $2.25 per cubic meter. As a result, the town will make about $400,000 on the deal. Mayor Rick Pankiw sees the pilot project as a good thing. “I am in favour of the town selling it (the wastewater), until it can be proven otherwise. If it all works out, we will review and extend it. Environment has given us a permit, obviously they have done their homework.” Pankiw said the profit from the venture can be put to good use. “The money the town gets can be put back into infrastructure or used in other ways beneficial for our taxpayers.” Pankiw noted the alternative to striking a deal with Encana was to enlarge the drainage ditch at the lagoon so the wastewater would not run off into farmers’ fields. “That would have cost us about $600,000 in repairs so in reality the town has netted about

$1 million by selling the water. That’s pretty big.” Encana spokesman Doug McIntyre said the company has been taking wastewater from the lagoon for about a month. “It’s been taken to a drilling site northwest of Rimbey and is being used in our hydraulic fracking operations,” he said. He said Encana has complied with federal, provincial and municipal laws and try to keep traffic (to the site) as minimal as possible. “We acknowledge that there has been an increase in truck traffic in the area with water being hauled to that drilling site. We will continue to ensure that this is done safely and we expect heavy traffic to that site will conclude by sometime in December.” Using Rimbey’s wastewater for their operations is one of the ways Encana has come up with to use water efficiently. “We are very happy to be able to source this affluent water. We currently have three rigs operating in the Duvernay (play) and plan to have four running by year-end. One of these is located fairly close to Rimbey,” said McIntyre. He added the Duvernay play is one of five key resource places that will receive about 75 per cent of Encana’s 2014 capital funding.

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Rimbey RCMP continue to deal with domestic abuse This week Rimbey RCMP responded to 52 calls for service. Highlights include impaired drivers, theft, drugs, assault and other serious matters. Driver charged with drug possession On Saturday, November 23, a Rimbey Mountie patrolling near Bluffton stopped a car after he observed the driver not wearing his seat belt. When the officer requested the 28-year-old man’s drivers license he noticed that he had been drinking as well. Further investigation revealed the man had two bags of marihuana hidden under the seat. The accused, a resident of Rimbey, has been charged with unlawful possession of marihuana and had his drivers license suspended. Copper wire theft On Tuesday, November 26, police responded to a copper wire theft complaint at a gas plant located near Highway 766 and the Leedale Road. Unknown culprit(s) entered the lease site and stole a large amount of ground wire. Police are actively investigating this case. Drunk driver charged Later in the evening on November 26, police received a call from a concerned citizen who believed a man may be poaching near Range Road 40 and Township Road 430. An officer quickly

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responded and located the suspect, a resident of Rimbey, driving a jeep in the immediate area. The officer quickly ascertained that the man was drunk and arrested him for impaired driving. The 58-year-old man provided breath samples that were over three times the legal limit and has been charged accordingly. Truck stolen On Friday, November 29, at approximately 6 a.m, an alert citizen called police when they observed a truck in the ditch on Lockhart Road near Centerview Road. A Rimbey Mountie quickly responded and located the truck as it was just departing the area after a good Samaritan helped pull them out. The vehicle was stopped and found to have been stolen earlier from the Edmonton area. The two occupants of the vehicle were both arrested on scene and taken straight to jail. Domestic assault RCMP charged a local man in a domestic assault case. Family and Children Services assisted police in this case as there were children involved. Domestic abuse is not acceptable and is a regular occurrence in this detachment area. Please seek help if you are in an abusive relationship before it involves the police. Rimbey and District Victim Services Unit offers many services and can refer you in the right direction before it escalates to vio-

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lence. Please call (403) 843-8494 for more information. Mountie uses unique policing methods Your local detachment staff took an evening off this week and enjoyed a dinner theatre production for their annual Christmas party. A member from a neighbouring detachment patrolled town in our absence. Staff were pleasantly surprised upon returning to Rimbey to find out that no shenanigans had taken place. We asked the fine constable what he did when we were away? He responded, “I just parked my police car at the four-way stop in the middle of

town and taped a big two by four in my hand. Everyone knew their was a new sheriff in town and that they better behave!” Well, now we know what works! If you have any information regarding this or any other crimes, please call the local Rimbey RCMP Detachment at (403) 843-2224 or Crime Stoppers: PHONE: 1-800-222-8477 #8477 on Telus Mobility *8477 on Rogers AT&T Crime Stoppers is a community program that does work! Do your part and call now.

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Thoughts while driving through winter As the calendar page turns so does the season. Yikes! Scary! People all around me are counting the days which seem to be coming faster than the snowflakes which keep on falling and falling relentlessly. “Have you started your shopping yet?” Treena Mielke someone asked me. On The Other Side “Shut up,” I say under my breath, but not out loud, of course. That would be rude. I look at her and smile and say, “ummm, no, actually.” “You?” I knew without asking she would have started. People like that always seem to have started, finished and have everything wrapped while I’m still scrounging around for a piece of paper and a pen to write a list which I will lose. Then, I will start. Don’t get me wrong. I am a huge fan of Christmas. In fact I am one of those less than mature people whose natural tendency is to adopt the philosophy that hope, peace and joy really do exist. And furthermore I know for a fact there is a Santa and VISA and Mastercard are not really crafty grinches who sneak in and steal our Christmas joy later, like in January. None of this thinking is practical or smart, but I like to think of it as the Christmas spirit, and I find it is oddly comforting in the face of a reality which isn’t quite as benevolent. So, for the most part, as more and more windows on the Advent calendar get torn open, I cling tenaciously to believing in the good things you can’t really see, but just know they are there! And, weirdly enough, as Christmas gets closer and the days crowd into each other like a topsy turvey tower of blocks, even more crazy ideas pop into my head. Don’t just buy gifts. Make them!

Is this practical? Is this even feasible? No and no. But, still my mind does this rewind thing to when my kids were small and we would all draw names and make something for the person whose name we got. The kids were incredibly creative and I still have in my possession some of their wonderful labors of love; a wooden jewelry box painstakingly colored with crayons and decoupaged to last forever, a photograph album full of childish notes and letters, a less than flattering picture of me in the kitchen pasted onto a piece of plywood complete with a childish verse written and signed by my eight-year-old son. I smile a watery tear induced smile as I think those thoughts, almost crashing into the big truck in front of me. “Sorry,” I mutter to the big truck, which is, of course, oblivious to me. My little jolt into reality reminded me it is not good to take a sentimental little journey down memory lane when I am on a busy highway, sandwiched, as usual, between big trucks that look like they own the road mostly because they, in fact, do. I silently agree that I am trespassing on their road and force myself to be content to follow behind,

breathing in their exhaust fumes and being all peaceful and content. I’m not, of course. I’m mad. I want to be ahead. I have to get to work. I have a job, for crying out loud. I have stories to write, deadlines to meet. I am in a hurry. I follow along like this for awhile, being fueled by these thoughts, but nothing happens. I don’t go any faster. The truck; actually several trucks are still ahead of me. I get really tired of looking at the rear of the truck, so I decide to look around. It was a good choice. Magical, really. Everything was dipped in winter white, all sparkling like so many diamonds in the rough. Spruce trees and poplars alike took on a mystical beauty. Fields with hay bales delicately dipped with white frosting stretched out as far as the eye could see. I will capture these scenes and put them on Christmas cards and people will be amazed at my creativity, I decide. And in spite of the big truck in front of me I feel good and, once again, I do believe there is something to be said for not being practical or realistic. If nothing else, it’s fun.

Fat Taxes Make Governments Fat Across the country various health care organizations and lobby groups are demanding new taxes on the things Canadians choose to eat and drink. The Ontario Medical Association, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Alberta Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention and Quebec’s Coalition Poids have all called for new government levies on ‘unhealthy foods.’ While these groups claim to have the best interests of Canadians at heart, their policy prescriptions are flat out wrong. Taxing food is fiscal malpractice. To understand why food and drink taxes will not make Canadians healthier or thinner, consider more closely a soda tax, the most common suggestion from food tax advocates. Despite the intuitive appeal that drinking sugary soda makes people fat − and taxing it will cause them to drink less and lose weight − obesity is the result of many complex social, environmental and biological factors. It’s naive to blame a single product. For starters, soda isn’t nearly as popular as coffee, water or milk in Canada. Soft drinks only make up 2.5 percent of all calories consumed by the average Canadian adult. Numerous scientific studies reveal no link whatsoever between the amount of soda consumed and weight gain or loss, particularly among children. A 2009 article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found “no association between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, juice consumption, and adolescent weight gain.” The same result was found in a study of 137,000 children across 34 countries funded by Health Canada.

Peter Shawn Taylor Canadian Taxpayers Federation Further, taxing soft drinks inevitably causes consumers to make substitutions in their diet, choosing cheaper products that may be equally (or more) unhealthy. Using data from U.S. states that currently tax soda, researchers at Yale found a one percent increase in soda tax rates caused adolescent soft drink consumption to fall by a small amount, as might be expected. At the same time, however, the consumption of other calorie-laden drinks such as milk and juice rose. Net calories consumed stayed constant. The same result holds true for other food taxes. A snack food tax covering potato chips, cheezies and popcorn in Maine had no impact on the weight of state residents. And in Australia a 2011 research project that swapped out children’s milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream with low-fat versions resulted in no overall weight loss as the kids sought extra calories from nondairy sources. Human behaviour inevitably confounds government efforts to control diet via taxes. It’s worth noting that some of the studies mentioned above found gym class, television viewing and eating dinner with one’s family were far more significant factors in adolescent weight gain than the price of cola or ice cream. Beyond the inability of taxes to fight obesity, food taxes unfairly punish the most vulnerable Canadians. Fresh fruits, vegetables and other ‘healthy’ foods can be expensive and for this reason many low-income Ca-

nadians rationally choose to spend their limited food dollars on meals that deliver a lot of calories cheaply and efficiently. Taxing fast food, for example, would have a disproportionate impact on poor Canadians. Finally, food taxes of all kind are enormously unpopular. Around the world, voters consistently oppose the idea that governments should tell them what to eat. In 2011, Denmark became the first country in the world to enact a tax on the fat content of all foods. This tax was arbitrary, confusing and dangerous to the economy, as Danes increasingly did their food shopping across the border in Germany, which does not tax fat. In the face of vociferous public opposition, last year Denmark became the first country to repeal a fat tax. Here at home, an exclusive Harris-Decima poll of more than 1,000 Canadians for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation revealed 65 percent of respondents disagree with the statement “it is a proper role of government to tax some foods and not others.” Despite widespread public opposition, why are food taxes still on the political radar? It might be the vast sums they could raise for government. According to Quebec’s Coalition Poids, a 5¢ per litre soda tax would raise $40 million annually in that province. Scaling this across Canada suggests a $170 million annual haul. A penny-per-ounce tax, as has been suggested by politicians in the U.S. and Canada, could raise over $1 billion a year in this country. Food taxes do not affect obesity rates, they disproportionately hurt lower-income Canadians and they represent a massive new government revenue grab and intrusion into personal choice. Let’s take food taxes off the table once and for all.

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Even if the thermometer dips well below freezing and snow falls relentlessly, the handi-van in Rimbey is always on stand by with a volunteer driver at the wheel, ready and willing to help out wherever and whenever needed. Colleen Weyman, who uses a wheelchair and spends sometime in long-term care at the Rimbey Hospital said the van is a godsend to her and others in a similar situation. “We need it. If we don’t have it a lot of us can’t get around. We really do rely on it and the drivers are very helpful. It certainly is a needed

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thing here in Rimbey.” The van, a 2012 GMC has a lift and holds six passengers (two wheelchairs) was purchased by the Blindman Handi-van Society through government grants and a $20,000 donation from Rimbey Legion. The society also owns a 2008 Ford van which is used for out of town trips. Vice chairman Harold Kenney said the service has been around for about 28 years, and is very much needed. “It is one of the very few non profits (handivan services) left,” he said. “We largely exist through grants and donations.” User fares are reasonable; only $5 for a round trip in town and 45 cents a kilometer for out of town trips. “Our fares help cover our operating costs, but we operate at a loss,” said Kenney. Winter can be extremely busy for the handi-van. “The coldest days can be our busiest days,” said Kenney. “We can be going steady all day. Medical issues are a priority and it is difficult for seniors to get around in the winter when there is lots of snow. It can be very treacherous.” Volunteer drivers work a week at a time,

and shifts run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presently full time drivers are Ted Evernden, Gene Shopiuk, Earl Jensen, Don Connell and Al Elliott. Part time drivers are Harold Kenney and Wayne Colenutt. Kenney said the drivers keep the handivan in business. “They are a very dedicated bunch. It’s a very good volunteer organization to work with. Everyone gets along so well.” Al Elliott has only been driving the handvan for about six months, but he loves the job. “You get to meet all kinds of interesting people and it’s a good way to help out. And it’s only for a week once every five weeks. It’s great. I really do love it.” Unfortunately, some drivers have had to give up the volunteer position due to health issues. “We are in constant need of drivers. Anyone who has a clean driver’s abstract and a desire to help people should give us a call. Anyone interested in helping out may contact Don McFadyen at 403-843-3627 or Harold Kenney at 403-8436289. To use the handi-van service calls the HandiVan Society at 403-8437733.

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Rimbey Regional Synergy Group provides oil and gas updates Rimbey Regional Synergy group continues to work to share information among oil and gas companies active in the area, landowners and residents as well as regulators. Industry activity updates are listed below. As well, the new RRSG webpage through Synergy Alberta (www.synergyalberta.ca) will be live soon and will be a source of information including helpful links, group news and meeting notes from previous meetings. All meetings are open to the public and include updates from companies, landowners, the Alberta Energy Regulator, counties and more. Next meeting is January 16 at noon at the Bluffton Hall. Activity Updates: PenWest: Business as usual in the area. Imperial Oil: Business as usual. No rig work planned. Plains Midstream: no new activity in area. Business as usual. TAQA North: Drilling rig drilling the first well of a three-well pad at surface 3-3442-4W5. Service rig is doing a workover at surface 3-23-424W5 in mid-November. Suncor: Road repair along twp 444 road starting ASAP. Brushing along ditch line from km 2-4; culverts will be installed to allow for drainage; area with rig matting will be leveled; will complete remainder of upgrade in spring/summer 2014. No new drilling or pipeline work planned until summer 2014. Keyera: Rimbey Gas Plant

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Conneco site to Keyera 6-19 Lockhart (22km 8” gas and 6” HVP line) start construction Jan 2014, startup March 2014. Wilson Creek pipeline-construction start January 1st (12” gas, 6” HVP). Pipeline will be from 1-6-44-1W5 to Bonavista site west of Rimbey Plant.

Bonavista: Willesden Green: Currently drilling rig is in 3-9-416. So Frac crew and Construction crew to move in shortly for on lease tie in. Willesden Green/ Gilby Completions: 4-3-41-4W5 DH (4-10 surface) and working on pipeline abandonments in the 10-

10 Leafland area. Going to start pipelining from 4-3-41-4W5 to 4-19-41-4W5 in the near future. Wilson Creek- Rimbey West: Drilling at 2-3-43-4-w5m Pad 2-34-44-4-w5 & 3-34-42-4-w5 . New pipeline from 13-07-42-3w5 to 01-01-42-3-w5. Continued on page 12

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and gifts usually begin to increase in December. Gifts for newborns to youth up to 18-years-of age are accepted, as well as food items and cash donations. Applications for the Christmas hamper/children’s gift program will be taken after Dec. 1. Those who wish to apply may call or drop in at the FCSS office located in the provincial building. Applicants must live in the Town of Rimbey or the west half of Ponoka County. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. The food bank is located in the basement of the Nazarene Church and is open Wednesday mornings. Canned vegetables and fruit, pancake mix and syrup and tinned salmon are among the food items needed to keep shelves stocked.

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Province agrees to increase snow removal on Highway 53 through town By Treena Mielke

dle so it will be easier for us to pick it Snowfall in Rimbey, as through- up. They were very accommodating.” Pankiw said he was pleased at out Alberta, has been substantial this how accommodating the Minister year and Mayor Rick Pankiw is hapof Transportation, Ric py the provincial govMcIver was when the ernment has verbally request was made. agreed to increase the Snow removal in the number of times they downtown core is espewill clear Hwy. 53 in cially important for lotown. cal businesses, he said. Pankiw recently re“We want people turned from an Alberta to shop locally and we Urban Municipalities want to keep it safe for Association Conveneveryone, including tion in Calgary where children and those in he met with Ric McIver, wheelchairs and scootthe Minister of Transers.” portation to request Pankiw said he Rick Pankiw more snow removal on found the convention to Hwy. 53. be interesting and infor“We asked for six mative. (times) and they verbally approved “It was very informative, especialthat. It was four, previously. Now we ly the first two days. It was especially just need to get it in writing. They also good for myself and Einar (Olsen) agreed to leave a windrow in the mid- and Matt (Jaycox) as new to council.”

Pankiw was also pleased with talks with Doug Griffiths, Minister of Municipal Affairs about a new aging-in-place facility for Rimbey. “They have identified Rimbey as a high needs area and talks are continuing.”

The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association was founded in 1905 and represents Alberta’s 272 urban municipalities including cities, towns, villages, summer villages, and specialized municipalities, as well as associate and affiliate members.

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The Rimbey Curling Club appreciates the support we receive from our Community, and our way of showing this appreciation is by offering our annual Christmas Raffle. Yes just think of how handy it would be to win the first prize of a $2,500 Gift Card from our local Co-op Store, good for any product they sell. Along with this we have a 2nd prize of a $200 Esso Gift card along with 3rd, 4th and 5th prizes of $100 Esso Gift Cards.

or will it be Flower Power? Maybe The Lions will just roar or Al and Lisa might submarine us all. Which tire shop will get the best grip on the ice? It’s your Bonspiel to have Fun at, remember the key to curling is having fun! You make up the scenario - whether Stricker Alley bowls us all down or The Law takes it away. Phone the Club or call Herman or any of our Club Members before Dec 19 so we can get teams entered.

We printed only 450 tickets giving really good odds to win, and last year our raﬄe sold out so get your tickets early. Tickets are available at Rimbey Co-op, Ray’s Esso, the Stationary Store, Rimbey Gift Shop, the Rimbey Curling Club and at the Farmers Market on Dec 7/13.

Our Seniors’, Men’s, Ladies, and Mixed Bonspiels are coming in Jan, Feb, March. All are open for individual players or teams to enter.

The draw will be made at the Curling Club during our Seniors’ Curling Luncheon at noon on Dec 19/13. The Curling Club has our Town and Country Open Bonspiel p on Jan 1012, 2014. We would like to make this a real Town and Country aﬀair byy having local businesses enter a team or put an employee yee on a team and promote their company name proudly at this community event. Encourage your staﬀ come to the Curling Club Lounge for a beverage and cheer on the team you enter. We welcome new businesses and service companies to become involved in this event. Who will earn Bragging Rights for a year as being the best on a given day? Will it be Chevy or Ford, will the Co-op topple The Castle

Our Curling Club facility is now 27 years young. Last year we received donations and grants that enabled us to upgrade our heaters and weather-proof the large access door. This year we’d like to brighten the entire rink area by upgrading to energy eﬃcient lighting and refreshing the walls with new paint pa and modern paneling. Any corporations or individuals w who are interested in contributing to these projects are eencouraged to talk to Herman. We oﬀer opportunity for companies to place their W ccompany name or logo on sets of eight rocks, in ice on button spots, or on our rink walls with 4’x8’ signs. Our ice is aavailable for rent as is our lounge area, so plan you company meeting or social outing at the Curling Club. Thanks from The Rimbey Curling Club.

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Hockey Alberta Foundation announces dollars raised through a charity rodeo Red Deer, AB - On Tuesday, November 26 Curtis Glencross and representatives from the Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock Event presented by the Calgary Flames and Penn West Exploration formally announced the final total of funds generated this past August while presenting cheques to the two beneficiaries of the event. The charity rodeo took place on Friday, August 23 at the Daines Ranch near Innisfail, Alberta with all proceeds directed to Ronald McDonald House® Central Alberta and the Hockey Alberta Foundation and its Every Kid Every Community program. Over $280,000 was raised; $112,000 of the proceeds directed to the Hockey Alberta Foundation and $168,000 to Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta. “It is incredible to see what this hard work has gone towards. These are two amazing charities that I have been privileged to work with,” says Curtis Glencross. “I truly look forward to growing this event for years to come

and am proud of the direction it is heading.” The rodeo featured bull, bronc and bareback riding with some of North America’s most accomplished riders. Prior to the rodeo a poker tournament was held in Red Deer for event sponsors at The Hideout located in gasoline alley. Youth hockey support will be directed through The Hockey Alberta Foundation’s Every Kid Every Community program and the newly created, Glencross Legacy Fund .The Every Kid Every Community program directs grants and resources to central Alberta communities to utilize in the creation and support of programming in order to make the game more accessible for kids to play hockey. The Glencross Legacy Fund will allow Minor Hockey Associations and groups’ access to funding to cover registration fees and associated costs for kids of financial hardships who may otherwise not have the opportunity to play hockey. Continued on Page 22

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By Treena Mielke Snow, snow and more snow! It is true Rimbey residents have had more than their fair share of the white stuff already this year, even though winter has not yet officially arrived. Public works foreman Rick Schmidt said public work crews are already starting on their third round of snow removal in the subdivisions which is unusual for this time of year. JUST MINUTES WEST OF RIMBEY

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Rimbey New Life Fellowship Sunday 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church 11:30 a.m. Midweek Service - Wednesday 7 p.m. Ladies Meeting Friday 2 p.m. Pastor Reg Darnell 403-843-3336 (Office) 403-782-2694 (Home) 5038 - 49 Ave.

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“We are staying on top of it, but since the last snow fall it has been difficult. It’s been a crazy winter so far.” In order to ensure snow removal is handled in an efficient and timely manner, a policy has been put in place to ensure the traveling public will be provided with safe roads, sidewalks and parking lots. Under the terms of the policy, the priorities for snow plowing and removal have been categorized and are to be followed accordingly. Roads where the hospital, schools, police station and emergency services are located will be given the first priority and are to be cleared as soon as possible after a snowfall. Roads that fall into the second priority include those in front of businesses are to be cleared within 24 hours of a snowfall of 10 cm or greater. Priority three roads (residents) are to be cleared within 96 hours following the end of a snowfall of 15 cm or greater. The policy states a loop around town will be opened with the snow plough should a major snowstorm oc-

cur. The snow removal policy states snow is to be plowed into windrows and placed on boulevards or medians. Snow will be ploughed on one side only, keeping the other walkway clear. Windrows blocking driveways or public lane entrances will be removed by the town as soon as possible. When laneways become impassable, rutted or drifted, snow will be flattened and pushed by a front-end loader. Sidwalks on 54th Ave. south to 50th Ave. and from 49 to 52nd Street and south of the hotel and near the graveyard and the swimming pool will be cleared. The walking trail from Rimbey Ford to the ball diamonds will also be cleared. However, it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property and the town is only required to remove snow if it is deposited on the sidewalk by town snow removal crews. Information about the town’s snow removal policy is available on the town’s website at www.rimbey.com

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Rimbey Regional Synergy Group Continued from page 7 Westerose area: Pipeline construction 14-26-45-02W5 to 0710-45-02W5, Nov 1st to 18th. Rig moving in to Westerose 4-34-452W5M with in the next couple weeks. Encana: Fracking Operations started at 15-30-43-04W5. Information session was held at the Last west Hall to inform the local Landowners of the Staging Area Project planned for 02-20-04304W5. RRSG boundaries are Hwy 13 in the north, Hwy 12 in the south, Hwy 792 in the east and Hwy 22 in the west. RRSG mission statement: Regional stakeholders working together to promote social responsibility. For more information contact Frank at 403843-6805.

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Bethlehem Walk symbolizes true spirit of season By Treena Mielke

ders they have seen. The Christian Reform Church choir dressed in white robes portraying angels singing of Jesus’ birth make the fifth station a truly magnificent, awe inspiring part of the walk. And finally, in the lowly manger in the hay is the baby Jesus, the three wise men and Mary and Joseph, surrounded by livestock which concludes the Christmas story and the Bethlehem walk. Dawna Providenti, one of the many people who help organize the event and is also one of the actors said she loves being involved. “It’s amazing. It’s disappointing when it is over. To see that many people come together and the representation from all the churches is wonderful. We have brought together a really nice night for the Christian community.” Spectators are welcome to come into the church for refreshments following each of the performances. Stuart Lyster will also provide hayrides for the children. Donations to the Rimbey Food Bank are gratefully accepted.

In the true spirit of the season, the Bethlehem Walk will be held again in Rimbey, symbolizing in a special and unique way, the Christmas story. The walk is to be held Sun. Dec 8 at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. and will take place at the Alliance Church property on 54th Ave. The walk will take modern day travelers to several stations where actors dressed in appropriate costumes will do their part to depict the walk Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem where the baby Jesus was born. The age-old Biblical story is re-created through the help of local farmers who bring in hay and live animals as well as through a sound system and special lighting. The walk begins appropriately with an actor portraying Mary who is holding the baby Jesus in the manger. The angel Gabriel also makes an appearance at that time. Actors dressed as Caesar and some dressed as tax collectors accept monetary and food donations for the food bank at the second station. And, the third station is set up as an inn where there is no vacancy. 403-843-2217 Office The fourth station Shirley Hough is a shepherds’ camp where those particiCell: REAL ESTATE pating in the walk can (A Division of Eskdale Holdings Ltd.) 403-783-1961 Multiple Listing Service sit on straw bales and shepherds mill about Main street commercial building; talking about the won-

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Bentley Christmas Farmer’s market attracts good crowd By June Norvila There were almost 60 vendors at the Bentley Christmas Farmer’s Market staged inside the Blindman Valley Ag Centre on November 23 and the market was deemed a success by both organizers and vendors. Offered for sale was everything from Christmas décor, jewelry, baking, handicrafts, wine, the local history books, inside and outside adornments, clothing and artwork, books, woodworking items, kitchen utensils, gifts for children, and other foods. The concession, run out of the newly completed and accredited Ag centre kitchen, was run by Bentley Library Society volunteers who offered homemade chili-on-a-bun, a variety of deserts, and something to drink. “It was steady and people were shopping this year,” said market manager Judy Esmond, who was pleased

with how it went. Easy listening music was provided by Rick Moore and the Burnt Timber Swing band. There were a number of free door prizes and give-a-ways. The local volunteer organizing committee continues to donate money back to the community. More members are always needed to serve on the Farmer’s Market board. Contact president Vicki Spycher at 403-7483312 to find out how you can help. Get involved in the community: enjoy a local outing/event, have fun, and meet local people! For information on booking in at Bentley’s farmer’s markets call local market manager Judy Esmond at 403748-2838. The markets run from the May long weekend to the September long weekend located in and around the local curling rink.

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Bentley area Red Hatters honor founding member By June Norvila

Surrounding Chloe Ree (seated centre) are members Marg Beddoes, Velma Scott, Marlene Szasz, Gloria Peterson, Binky Stevenson, Eileen Wilson, and Carol Jaffray. June Norvila Photo

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The Lodge Attendant is responsible to their supervisor to ensure a high standard of dietary and housekeeping services. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma • Experience with housekeeping duties • Experience with kitchen/ dining room duties • Familiarity with the use of cleaning equipment and chemicals preferred • WHMIS training, First Aid and CPR training • Food safety course an asset CONTACT:

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The Blindman Valley Red Hatters, which was founded in 2005, recently honored one of their founding members. Because Chloe Ree now finds it hard to attend their monthly outings, the Blindman Valley Red Hatters decided to take their November get-together to her. On November 26, members joined with Ree in the Bentley Care Centre dining room. “Lady” Chloe, as she is known to club members, was presented with a lifetime membership and a small photo album with photos of club outings and members by Marg Beddoes. Ree expressed how much it meant to her, how much she appreciated it, and how important their friendship is. Cake and ice cream, coffee, and tea, were served at a specially decorated table where all could be seated together. Donning their “best” red and purple attire, members who attended the tea were Marg Beddoes, Velma Scott, Marlene Szasz, Gloria Peterson, Binky Stevenson, Eileen Wilson, and Carol Jaffray. A few of the husbands were also in attendance seated at their own table, and Care Centre residents had also been invited. Light hearted visiting and reminiscing were the fare for the afternoon.

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Lodge Manager - Full Time The incumbent will be responsible for managing the operations of the Parkland Manor with the Rimoka Housing Foundation. QUALIFICATIONS: • Related post secondary education • Lodge Management certification an asset • Extensive management and administrative experience • Knowledge of WHMIS • Standard First Aid CONTACT:

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A current Police Information Check is a pre-employment requirement for new employees to the Rimoka Housing Foundation

We sincerely thank all candidates for their application; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

We sincerely thank all candidates for their application; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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New four-plex now going up By Treena Mielke Work is progressing well on a four-plex going up on 54A Avenue and 51st Street close to the downtown core. Steffen Olsen, owner of BRIX Construction is building the four-plex and is optimistic the building will be ready to go on the market by spring. The four-plex is designed for the 55 plus age group and will have no basement or stairs and be located within walking distance of downtown. It is also close to the Rimbey Drop In Centre.

The condominiums will be 12 to 1,400 square feet and include a bedroom and a den. A heated garage is also part of the package. Olsen has begun putting in water and sewer and putting footings down. Disruption to 51st Street was minimal while the water and sewer lines were being dug. The developer is confident the homes will be sold quickly. “There is a continual need for this type of accommodation in town,” he said. Olsen built Kansas Ridge condominiums five years ago.

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TKACIK Our lives have been forever changed, however we have drawn strength from the overwhelming support from this community. The words thank you do not seem to be enough to express our gratitude. To the first responders, Rimbey Fire Department and EMS, Rimbey RCMP, Victim Services (Vernita), Laverne Oberhammer and Bonnie Grundy; your professionalism, strength and compassion will never be forgotten. To the Dallas Mannix family and to Rick Boyes, your quick response, care and respect will be in our hearts forever. Thank you to neighbours, family and friends for your love, visits, food and support. Special thank you to the Honorary Pallbearers for your friendship over the years. To the Leedale Ladies, the Leedale Colony, Aurora and Gimlet Ladies, many thanks for providing an amazing lunch after the service. Thanks to everyone for your prayers, thoughts, flowers and cards.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license. Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages. Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS required for oilfield construction company. Knowledge of oilfield lease, road building. Competitive salary benefits. Safety tickets, drivers abstract required. Fax resume 780-778-2444

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Administrative Assistant 4-H Foundation of Alberta is seeking to fill a one year maternity leave position, with the possibility of employment beyond one year, providing assistance in the completion of general office duties. Located at the Alberta 4-H Centre on Battle Lake, the position is being offered on a part time basis of 32 hours per week. Responsible for: Greeting visitors to the Alberta 4-H Centre Answer and Direct Telephone Calls appropriately Monitor souvenir inventory and fill souvenir orders Prepare deposits for multiple accounts Administer recycle fundraising programs Additional tasks as required Qualifications: Able to work independently Commitment and dedication to assigned responsibilities Maintain confidentiality of business affairs Willing attitude to learn and provide quality work Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required 4-H experience would be an asset. Willing to train interested individuals. Application Deadline: December 6, 2013 Send cover letters and resume to: 4-H Foundation of Alberta RR 1, Westerose, AB T0C 2V0 Telephone: 780-682-2153 • Fax: 780-682-3784 Email: joan.stone@4hab.com

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403-392-6647 Agricultural Agricultural #2000 -- #2290 #2290

Farm Equipment Equipment ..............2010 ..............2010 Haying Equipment Equipment............2020 ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 ............................2030 Combines & Combines & Headers Headers ......2040 ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Farm Machinery Machinery......2060 ......2060 Equipment Wanted Equipment Wanted ..........2070 ..........2070 Farm Custom Custom Work Work ..........2080 ..........2080 Farm Auctions Auctions ..................2090 ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 ..........................2100 Livestock -- Exotic..............2110 Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 ..............................2140 Horse Boarding Boarding ................2150 ................2150 Riding Supplies Supplies ................2160 ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 ........2170 Pasture Wanted Wanted................2180 ................2180 Grain, Feed, Feed, Hay Hay ..............2190 ..............2190 Seed Grain Seed Grain ......................2200 ......................2200 Seeding & Seeding & Tillage Tillage ............2210 ............2210

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA TV & utils. incld. $550/mo. 403-963-0204

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Wanted to Rent Manufactured #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Homes

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Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques..............................1510 & Art ..................1520 Aircraft Auctions ............................1530 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Bicycles ............................1540 Auctions ............................1530 Building Supplies ..............1550 Bicycles ............................1540 Business Machines ..........1560 Building Supplies ..............1550 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Business Machines ..........1560 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Items ................1580 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Clothing ............................1590 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ................1580 ComputersItems ........................1600 Clothing Concert &............................1590 Event Tickets ..1610 Computers Equipment -........................1600 Misc. ............1620 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market & Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Food Basket......................1650 Tools ................................1640 Firewood Market ..........................1660 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; & Lumber ............................1670 Food Basket......................1650 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Firewood ..........................1660 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Lumber ............................1670 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Household Appliances......1710 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Household Furnishings ....1720 Health, Dietary,VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty ....1700 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Stereos, ........1730 Hot Tubs & Appliances......1710 Accessories ..1740 Household Jewellery ..........................1750 Household Furnishings ....1720 Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deals........................1755 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Stereos, VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ........1730 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Musical Instruments..........1770 Jewellery ..........................1750 Music Lessons..................1780 Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deals........................1755 Piano & Organs ................1790 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Office Supplies ................1800 Musical Instruments..........1770 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Music Lessons..................1780 Pet Services ....................1820 Piano & Organs ................1790 Cats ..................................1830 Office Supplies ................1800 Dogs ................................1840 Sports ....................1850 Pets & Cards Supplies ................1810 Sporting Goods ................1860 Pet Services ....................1820 Collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Items ..............1870 Cats ..................................1830 Swap, ................................1840 Barter & Trade ......1880 Dogs Travel Packages ..............1900 Sports Cards ....................1850 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Sporting Goods ................1860 Recycled Products............1920 Collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Items ..............1870 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Swap, & Trade ......1880 Items toBarter Give Away ..........1940

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Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ..................................5300

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5050

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Christmas is about people, not things The holiday season brings joy, gifts and loved it. The decorations would stay up well a sense of belonging. With all the positives, into the middle of January to celebrate Ukraicomes the negatives including stress, greed nian Christmas. and the thought of selfishness. My mother and father would never get So many people in today’s society have me and my sisters anything but extraordilost the spirit of the holiday season and have nary gifts. By that I don’t mean the most exended up recreating Christmas into a very mapensive or most time consuming to find, we terialistic and money hungry holiday. didn’t care about that, or at least I didn’t. I will express my thoughts and stories on I enjoyed just opening up my gifts on the meaning of Christmas and what can come Christmas morning and seeing those gifts Taylor Snell from it if celebrated and respected correctly. that reflected the time my parents spent getWork Experience My mother has always been a caring perting to know me and the things I’m interested son, No matter what your background in life in. I do recall one gift that shone above the was my mom never judged; instead she went rest. It was a book about archaeology, someup to anyone with open arms and understanding. My child- thing that I liked when I was young and still do. hood was filled with a lot of love and wisdom thanks to her. Excited little 10-year-old me started to tear up I was so I remember thinking that she knew everything, almost like happy. The huge impact the holidays left on me as a young she held the key to the universe. girl will forever be a part of my heart. Even now that I’m Christmas was a big thing at my house because of my older and many things have changed I still fancy Christmas, mother’s cultural background, and all the creativity and love even though my life is not at all the same. Living with my younger brother is astonishing. It is she did a good job of sharing. Decorations swallowed the empty wall space and looking at our tree would almost burn fascinating to see him on the morning of Christmas. He your eyes with the rows of colourful and flashing lights. I is just a big ball of energy, waiting to rip up the wrapping

Safe: A prized buck was seen recently safe at home from hunters. The buck was strolling down Parkland Cresent in the Summer Village of Parkland Beach. Photo by Ron Keessar

... dollars raised from charity rodeo Continued from Page 11 “When we started thinking about planning a charity rodeo giving kids a chance to play hockey who may not have the opportunity to was one of our first priorities along with supporting the Ronald McDonald House,” says Curtis Glencross. “Having the Curtis Glencross Legacy Fund available for kids in Alberta was a huge goal of ours and one that we are thrilled to provide in partnership with the Hockey Alberta Foundation.” “We are very blessed to be associated with the Curtis Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock event and Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta. Although we are different organizations, we share the common goal of giving central Alberta kids and their family hope and dreams through access to programs and services they deserve,” said Executive Director of the Hockey Alberta Foundation, Scott Robinson. “Curtis and his family have demonstrated great leadership and commitment to his Alberta roots with this event and we’re proud to be connected with a great Alberta athlete and person, as well as a great charity like Ronald Mc-

Donald House.” Ronald McDonald House® Central Alberta is prominently located facing the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and backing on to Gaetz Avenue. A feasibility study was conducted to evaluate the need for Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer. The study revealed that there are 33,000 pediatric stays at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre per year. One third or 11,000 of those children are from out-of-town. That’s an average of 30 out-oftown children per day. Ronald McDonald House® Central Alberta supports sick children and their families from rural communities surrounding Red Deer. “We are very grateful to Curtis Glencross and the organizing committee for putting together such a world class event,” says Larry Mathieson, Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House® Central Alberta. “It takes $1.1 million to operate Ronald McDonald House each year and the funds raised through the Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock help us to continue supporting sick children and their families.”

paper that his mother slaved over to achieve perfection, so ready to see what is there for him underneath it all. He very much reminds me of myself. It’s funny. His curiosity, purity and unique ways of doing everything are almost identical to me as a child. It makes me happy to know that I will get to be a part off him growing up, I get to teach him things and give him ideas, I get to help shape him with my own experiences of the holiday season. Over the years people have gotten lost in the material world, especially when this time of year rolls around. The true meaning and general idea of Christmas is for many families forgotten. Perhaps these people no longer feel the need to just be happy with what they have, and instead accumulate all these items that most likely, not even a month later are just dust collectors. It angers me. To me Christmas is about family, getting together and giving love, not giving unnecessary amounts of junk. Be thankful and embrace what you already have. This time of year is not meant to be stressful or is not to make you be close to becoming bankrupt. We all just need to take a breath, step away from the things that are not necessities and enjoy each others company. Christmas is about people not things.

Shriners busy: Herb Keith, Allan Tarleton and Earl Giebelhaus and Herb Keith, members of Al Shamal Shriners were busy selling 2014 Shriner calendars at the Co-op last Monday. Money raised from the calendars goes to Shriner activities. Purchasing a calendar provides the recipient with an opportunity to win $25 during the week, $100 on weekends and a $1,000 cash prize is available on Dec. 24. Treena Mielke Photos

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Rimbey Neighbourhood Place holds AGM, elects executive By Treena Mielke At its annual general meeting held last Wednesday, Rimbey Neighbourhood Place Society reviewed the last year and established its new executive. The meeting, held at noon at the Blindman Youth Action Centre was attended by four board members and program co-ordinator Leanne Evans. Next year’s executive is chairman Lynne Ings, vice chairman, Kathleen HullBeagle, treasurer, Fran Osokin and co-ordinator for parent link Samantha Sansone. Paul Payson is council’s representative on Neighborhood Place.

In her coordinator’s report Evans pointed out the importance of the board and how much they are appreciated and valued for the work they do. “Sitting on a board sometimes may seem like it is not doing important things but without you, important things wouldn’t happen. Your support and guidance is appreciated and does not go unnoticed.” Board chairman Lynne Ings returned the compliment, noting Evans work ethic and dedication is very much appreciated. Activities of Neighborhood place in 2013 began with a family fair held in January. The community wellness group (part of

Neighborhood Place) has done its part to bring awareness to the community about bullying and family violence. As well as showing a movie on bullying, they ran a series in the Review relating to bullying and family violence. The group has also done a distribution blitz of bullying and family violence information in businesses and churches. The community wellness group also participated in the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week Community Information Fair where a display for elder abuse was set up. Mental Health First Aid classes have been held twice. As Neighborhood Place coordinator, Ev-

ans attended the volunteer fair, the women’s conference, trade fair, senior’s week and mass registration as well as several other community functions. Neighborhood Place participated in fundraising barbecues for the Early Childhood Development Coalition and Community Wellness as well as one for Neighborhood Place, itself. “These were great opportunities to touch base with the community and show our face,” said Evans. The next board meeting is to be held January 13 at 3:30 p.m. at the Blindman Youth Action Centre.

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2008 JEEP LIBERTY LOADED

2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

Stk. #L0244

Stk. #T0256

$7,985

$9,997

$15,995 BW $162

$16,995 BW $172

2009 FORD ESCAPE SLT

2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2008 GMC CANYON

2012 FOCUS SE

Stk #T0266A. 2.0L Gas, absolutely loaded

Stk.#L0186 leather, moon roof

Loaded, leather, crew cab Stk. #L0237

Stk $L0201. leather, standard, very nice unit, low kms

$17,798 BW $176

$17,900 BW $149

$17,995 BW $179

$18,000 BW $135

2008 FORD F350 SUPER CAB LARIAT

2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN

2009 GMC SIERRA SLT CREW CAB

2009 ESCAPE XLT 4X4

Stk #L0230. loaded, beautiful unit, 77,900 kms

Stk.#T0288A leather, diesel

Stk #L0186. V6, leather, sunroof, etc. 65,000 kms

Stk.#T0356A leather

$22,995 BW $226

$23,900 BW $174

$24,985 BW $239

$25,500 BW $185

2011 ECONOLINE E350 XLT

2011 FORD EDGE SPORT

2013 ESCAPE SE

2011 TOYOTA SR5

Stk #L0030. 15 passenger, sync, power everything, 25,000 kms

Stk. #T0300A

Stk. #L0218 mega cab

Stk #L0251. leather, roof, my touch, 36,000 kms

$25,995 BW $189

$27,995 BW $239

$27,995 BW $205

$29,895 BW $293

2011 FORD F350 XLT

2011 F150 PLATINUM EDITION

2011 F150 LIMITED EDITION

2013 FORD F250 FX4 LARIAT

Stk.# T0398A lifted, oversized wheels and tires

$34,895 95 B BW W $3 $339 $339 39

Stk #L0075. fully loaded

Stk. #T0368A loaded, leather

Stk #L0055. fully loaded, 6.2L

$34,900 $34 $3 4,90 900 0 BW $ $256 256 25 6

$39,900 $39 $3 9,90 900 0 BW $ $292 292 29 2

$46,985 $46 $4 6,98 985 5B BW W $348

USED IS BASED ON 60-84 MONTHS DEPENDING ON YEAR/5.9%/0 DOWN/ALL OAC. SOME VEHICLES NOT EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED

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