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Food for thought at Christmas LISA JOY Independent reporter
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Thanks to community generosity, the shelves at Stettler and District Food Bank and full for the needy Christmas season. “I don’t think our clients have gone wanting for very long,” said board chair Betty Birch.
The shelves at Stettler and District Food Bank are stocked full with an abundance of groceries, as volunteers gear up for the Christmas rush. “We are so well-supported at this time of year,” said Betty Birch, chair of the food bank board. “Lots of organizations and businesses collect at their Christmas parties or events. We’ve had boxes of stuff coming in. “Starting about the middle of November, it seems like there is stuff coming in constantly.” The RCMP charity checkstop two weeks ago brought more staples, grocery stores have made donations, and random individuals have contributed turkeys, Birch said. On Monday, the Albertz Prairie Railway Excursions’ steam trains chugged along the hour-long ride with four boardings to help the food bank, as individuals were asked to give $5 or a food donation as the cost of the ride, as part of the Night Before the Night Before celebrations. The fire department runs a community food drive each fall to help restock shelves, Birch said. The food bank serves about 100 households, or 300 people, year-round. “It’s about the same (each year),” Birch said. “It goes up and down over the year. Over the last few years, there has been a definite increase, but nothing major, and it does fluctuate a little bit.” Some food-bank users only come once, but there are regulars, she said. “They are allowed to come twice a month if there are children in the household and once a month if there are only adults in the household.” With monetary donations, the food-bank volunteers buy milk, eggs and meat throughout the year. “In the spring, we can be running low on some perishable items that would come in during food drives or Christmastime.” September is also a busy time for the food bank, with supplies being depleted. “It’s generally a busy time because of the expense of going back to school,” Birch said. “That’s our low period.” Anyone needing to access the food bank can do so by showing up at the food bank, located at Stettler United Church at 4820 — 51 St. on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 and 3 p.m. Donations to the food bank can be dropped off at the United Church, or by contacting Birch at 403-742-0732. “I want to emphasize the appreciation that we have for the support we get from this community and surrounding areas, both in food and finances,” she said. “It has kept us operational. We have never had to fundraise. Between the food drives and the donations from other people, we have kept afloat. I don’t think our clients have gone wanting for very long.”
Mayor reflects on Stettler’s stable growth ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter
The past year showed promise for Stettler, Mayor Dick Richards said in a year-end interview with the Independent. Richards is encouraged about what he describes as a revitalization in the commercial and industrial sectors in Stettler. He believes that the town doesn’t need major changes, despite a stagnant population. “We just need to stick to the same path,” said Richards, who remained mayor after he was unopposed in the October municipal election. “We’ll continue to provide above-average facilities and service for belowaverage taxes.” In the past year, Stettler has managed to maintain property taxes and utility fees that have been below the median per capita, the mayor said.
Recreationally, the town produced multiple teams that became provincial champions and “put Stettler on the map,” Richards said. A new town council was formed this fall, with three newcomers joining the veteran councillors. “Replacing half of any council is a big transition,” Richards said. “We’re really pleased with the way things have pulled together … it’s nice to get the injection of three new and energized members of council that bring different points of view.” Multiple projects were completed in Stettler in 2013. The most obvious ongoing improvement is the renovation of the Stettler Recreation Centre (SRC). Richards is excited that, come February, “we’ll be able to enjoy a new, revitalized facility.” The revamped SRC includes an expanded library and a newly paved parking lot. Continued on Page A3
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A brief but poignant Christmas message greets passersby outside Christ-King Catholic Church in Stettler.
Church services commemorate Christmas ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter
St. Peter Lutheran Church Christmas service on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m.
Evangelical Free Church of Erskine Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m.
For those people planning to attend Christmas services in Stettler this year, most of the churches have options available to commemorate the season. Among the Christmas church services scheduled in Stettler and Erskine this week are:
Stettler Alliance Church Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m. with carols, scripture and candle-lighting.
Word of Life Centre Monday, Dec. 23, free soup and chili, 5 to 7 p.m., service at 7:15 p.m.
St. George’s Anglican Church Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. with a candlelight service and Eucharist.
Stettler Community Church Tuesday, Dec 24, at 5 p.m.
Church of God in Christ Mennonite Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 10 am.
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Christ-King Catholic Church Mass on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 11:15 a.m.; and Jan. 1, at 9 a.m.
Stettler United Church Tuesday, Dec 24, at 7 p.m. Other — Grace Fellowship Baptist Church; Heartland Cowboy Church.
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Seniors movin’ on up ... to the Rec Centre Continued from front page Among the new parts of the new-look Rec Centre is an updated seniors’ centre. The upgrades cost an estimated $2.3 million. The town received a $250,000 federal grant to help with the renovations, during which the main entrance to the arena/pool/fitness centre has been blocked and the library moved to temporary quarters downtown. Otherwise, regular winter features, such as skating, hockey, swimming and fitness, have continued at the SRC, as patrons navigate around the constuction areas. In addition to the SRC overhaul, Stettler managed to secure funding for other purposes in the past year. The town received a $10,000 donation from TransCanada for beautification initiatives and treeplanting in the new Stettler Sport Park. As well, the town received a $75,000 grant that has been earmarked for a new skatepark, which is expected to be built in the new year across the street from the current park.
The town completed an infrastructure rehabilitation project with full funding from Alberta Transportation. The project improved a section of Highway 56 between 57 and 53 streets. The town purchased a cement grinder that in the past year allowed town employees to finish double the number of repairs for half the budgeted amount, Richards said. The mayor said the one goal that wasn’t achieved in the past year was improvements to Stettler’s health-care facilities. “It has been council’s No. 1 priority for a number of years and we haven’t been successful with dealing with Alberta Health Services, as far as getting a plan in place,” Richards said. He believes that Stettler is a health-care hub for the region, and it’s of “dire importance” to modernize the facilities, and the town plans to continue to pursue that goal in 2014. Overall, the mayor is confident that Stettler is “on the right pathway,” as the region continues to build on its foundation of oil and gas and agriculture.
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From exterior to interior, construction has been the name of the game at the Stettler Recreation Centre. The modernized facility, including an expanded public library and a new seniors’ centre, is set to open in February.
Town councillors balk at pitch for new system of composting ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter As town council met last week, the talk was all about town programs promoting environmental and literacy growth. Delegations from the Heartland Beautification Committee and the Stettler Public Library made presentations to council. Heartland Beautification presented a proposal for a new system of composting. Currently, the town has compost bins set up throughout Stettler for collection, but Grace Fix of the beautification committee suggested “a more efficient” curbside system. In that system, each residence would have an individual bin and would then be required to sort waste into three sections: trash, recycling and compost. There are two options for programs — a year-round program and a summer program, Fix said. The disadvantage
of the summer program is that asking residents to only sort their garbage at certain times could get confusing and result in less participation, she said. The cost of the composting plan generated plenty of discussion. Fix suggested either asking residents to cover part of the cost of buying bins, or having the entire cost covered by the town. “My guess is you might get better participation from residents if you buy the containers,” Fix said. The total cost would be about $170,000 for vented bins and $88,000 for non-vented bins. Some members of council balked at the proposal. “I can personally say I would never use this system,” said Coun. Darcy Bachman. “I would definitely like to see more proof put forward that curbside would be more of a benefit than what we have right now.” “It’s gonna be a tough, tough sell,” said Coun. Al Campbell.
Heartland Beautification recommends surveying town residents. If they’re positive, the committee recommends setting up a year-round curbside program. The committee didn’t make a recommendation about who would pay for the bins. “A big part of your job is education,” Mayor Dick Richards told Fix. “It’s education that’s going to be a challenge. “That’s what I need to be sold on, that people will pay for this service.” Mary Zazelenchuk of the Stettler Public Library presented a summary of the library’s operation and asked for more than $197,000 to cover operating costs for 2014. In 2013, the library had about 60,000 visitors and provided $1.2 million in “physical items” to Stettler residents. Main Street, Stettler Council was supportive. “You do what you do because we know you have a passion for it,” Richards said. The motion was carried.
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The future of the Castor cadet squadron is in jeopardy after the provincial Air Cadet League suspended the group’s training because of a lack of instructional officers. The squadron might soon be moved to Stettler or Coronation.
Castor cadet squadron suspends training as move to Stettler, Coronation pondered ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter The Castor cadet squadron has suspended training “temporarily” while the provincial committee of the Air Cadet League decides its fate. Amid renewed talks of relocating the squadron to Coronation or Stettler, the Castor group is in limbo. The problem that’s plaguing the Castor cadets is the lack of training staff, contends the provincial governing body. Each squadron needs five staff members, but Castor has just one in commanding officer Phil Ricard, and he’s slated to retire. Ricard refused to comment to the Independent, and the Air Cadet League has instructed the Castor squadron adult organizers to stay mum and direct all inquiries to the
provincial body. “It’s a matter of demographics and population,” Kevin Robinson, the chairman of the provincial committee, said of the proposed relocation. “Historically, it’s been a struggle (in Castor) … we knew those problems could catch up.” Robinson reported that the Castor cadets have been facing such problems since before 2006. But the suspension of training comes somewhat as a surprise, considering the regional cadets were prominent at the Remembrance Day services in Castor just last month. And at a meeting in September, amid reports the Castor squadron was bound for Stettler, organizers were told that such a step was exploratory and that the group would remain in Castor, at least in the short term. The squadron includes Stettler
members who participated in the town’s Remembrance Day services. The provincial committee has planned another “town hall meeting” for Castor or Coronation to discuss the future of the Castor cadet squadron. Robinson said it appears that the two options are to move the Castor squadron or to shut down the local group altogether. “The viability for Castor is just not there,” Robinson said, though he added that efforts are underway to try to fix the lack of intructional manpower. “There’s only so long you can keep training suspended.” Robinson said parents are willing to volunteer, but they aren’t qualified to run the program. He said he hopes that the governing group will be able to determine a plan of action for the cadets by the middle of January.
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Striking contrasts in reactions to deaths of Mandela, Thatcher By Pat Murphy Troy Media columnist Margaret Thatcher and Nelson Mandela died this year — Thatcher on April 8 and Mandela on Dec. 5. Both were long retired from public life, and had been ill for some time prior to passing. And while both were historically giant figures, the deaths evoked very different reactions. With Thatcher, the response was mixed. Indeed, in some quarters, her passing was deemed to be a cause for celebration — “ding dong the witch is dead” and all that. For Mandela, though, it was if a secular saint had passed away. As Matthew Parris put it in The Times, following his 1990 release from prison Mandela had been “canonised instantly in the Western imagination.” So when he succumbed at 95, “a virtual orgy of adulation” followed. It’s easy to understand the difference between the two reactions. Thatcher was said to be a divider, whereas Mandela was a reconciler. Thatcher’s political causes provoked great controversy, while Mandela was firmly on the side of the angels. And where Thatcher was all sharp edges and confrontation, Mandela seemed to radiate benign goodwill.
But is the reality more complicated? Take, for instance, the divider/reconciler dichotomy. To be sure, Thatcher rarely passed up an opportunity for a fight. Indeed, combat and conflict seemed to come naturally to her. In significant part, that was simply an expression of personality, a manifestation of who she was. But circumstances also played a role. The Britain in which Thatcher came to power was a deeply troubled polity, a society plagued by economic stagnation, strikes, rampant inflation and rising crime. To many, the time for kicking the can down the road was over. Hence, the Thatcher appeal. However, there’s a downside to being the one who grasps the nettle; you can get stung, generating undying enmity while you’re at it. And the fact that subsequent Labour governments left big chunks of Thatcher’s legacy intact speaks to the proposition that a goodly portion of what she did needed doing. In a way, Margaret Thatcher took the lumps, and Tony Blair subsequently reaped the benefits. As for Mandela, he too was once a divider. After all, you don’t get sentenced to life imprisonment because everyone loves you. Acknowledging that
in no way detracts from the justness of his cause, or at least not from the anti-apartheid part of it. Instead, it simply underscores an historical fact. So we come to a critical difference between Thatcher and Mandela, one that goes beyond personality or motivation. Simply put, their situations were radically different. Thatcher fought all her battles on centre stage, smiting her foes, glorying in her triumphs, and enraging her enemies. She was in the arena and in your face. And all the while, she was swimming upstream against the liberal assumptions that underpinned much of the public policy discussion in the post-war era. Mandela, on the other hand, was locked away in prison, where he evolved into the primary rallying point against the moral evil of apartheid. Removed from direct participation in day-to-day affairs, he became a symbol onto which people could project their aspirations and ideals. But he wasn’t actually on the field getting his hands dirty. And when Mandela was finally released from prison, the world was a very different place from the one in which he had been first incarcerated. Not only was apartheid on its last legs,
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but communism had collapsed. In South African journalist Rian Malan’s astute observation, it was no longer feasible to “dream of driving into Pretoria on the turrets of Soviet tanks.” Mandela’s practical choices were thus simplified. Notwithstanding his continuing admiration for the likes of Fidel Castro, Marxist revolution was no longer a credible option. And with the world seeking to bestow sainthood on him and anxious white, Asian and mixedrace South Africans looking for a protector, letting bygones be bygones in the Rainbow Nation was a very shrewd choice. Nelson Mandela had to endure long years in prison, something Margaret Thatcher never suffered. But when he emerged onto the public stage after his 1990 release, the terrain facing him was in some ways more hospitable than the one Margaret Thatcher faced in 1979. Saying that doesn’t diminish his stature, or deny him immense credit for making the choice he did. But it’s a reminder that context and timing can be everything. Troy Media columnist Pat Murphy worked in the Canadian financial services industry for more than 30 years.
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‘How should we come to the King’ A song, entitled, “How Should a King Come”, written by Carol and Jimmy Owens says, “How should a King come? Even a child knows the answer, of course, in a coach of gold with a pure white horse. In the beautiful city in the prime of the day, and the trumpets should cry and the crowds make way. And the flags fly high in the morning sun, and the people all cheer for the sovereign one. And everyone knows that’s the way that it’s done. That’s the way that a King should come.” True! Consider the fanfare surrounding William and Kate, as they presented Prince George this past July. Presidents, prime ministers, and other dignitaries are always recognized by the ceremony and security accompanying them. But that’s not how Christ came. The shepherds were told to look for a sign, not a parade. An angel instructed them, “This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 12:2) The shepherds found that baby. Renaissance art portrays Christ with a shimmering halo, but there was no such sign.
The Greek word for baby means a newborn child ... that’s it. They found humanity. However, a kind of humanity that would later on be, “Tempted in every way, like us, yet without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) They found helplessness. Jesus was lying there, reliant upon others to meet His needs and wrapped tightly in strips of cloth. The wrappings were extensive, making the baby look like a miniature mummy. Thirty- three years later, Jesus was brought before His accusers, willingly helpless, so that He could become, “the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God ...” (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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They found Him in humility. The mangers on church stages are quite antiseptic. Christ’s manger was more like a feeding trough, or perhaps a circle of stones placed around a hollowed-out area in the earth. Philippians 2:7 says, “He made himself nothing, taking the nature of a servant ... made in human likeness.” Owens’ hymn goes on to say, “How should a King come. On a star filled night into Bethlehem, Rode a weary woman and a worried man. And the only sound in the cobblestone street, Was the shuffle and the ring of their donkey’s feet. And a King lay hid in a virgin’s womb, And there were no crowds to see Him come. At last in a barn in a manger of hay, He came and God incarnate lay ... Earth was silent so heaven rang! ... Men were dumb so the angels sang ... Glory glory to God!” How should a King come? Perhaps the question should be reversed. How should we come to the King?
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Last-minute save for World Trade Organization By the onslaught of news releases and hopefull stories in almost every media one might assume that a new day of salvation has arrived for global trade. The World Trade Organization (WTO) at its recent meeting in Bali, Indonesia, seems to be saying just that to anyone who will listen. Whether true or not, such a perceived brave new trade world is probably most important to the WTO itself. That’s because the organization has not managed to put together any sort of trade agreement since it was re-created in 1995. Sure, there were lots of conferences over the years, usually in exotic locales around the world, but nothing was actually agreed to except a minor one in Doha, which essentially was an agreement to have more discussions. One can be cynical and observe that trade negotiations by themselves are a large business involving countless thousands of diplomats, politicians, organizers and bureaucrats around the world. All those folks need jobs so they have a vested interest in keeping the talkfests going on indefinitely. I expect completed and signed trade agreements would not be the best outcome for people who have made careers out of trade conferences.
It would even be bad for all the lobby and protest groups who are usually hangers-on at these conferences. Those folks also number in the thousands and busy themselves trying to lobby trade negotiators or are carrying out protests on the streets where the conferences are held. These folks all need each other and above all they don’t need actual trade agreement that might see an end to any trade conferences. Its all big business involving many millions in salaries, travelling and conference expenses. Headlines proclaimed that the WTO had reached an historic deal between its 159 members and that it had justified itself as an organization dedicated to liberalizing world trade. But, as they say, “the devil is always in the details” and the devil was already busy
twisting this so-called deal into a business as usual agreement. That business would be yes even more trade discussions. The WTO historic deal is somewhat of a non-deal being it agrees to establish a work-plan on how to deal with the outstanding issues and and requires the members to follow-up on their commitments. This sounds suspiciously like another sure-fire recipe for years of more trade discussions. The innocent may be misled by the word “deal” as it has different connotations in the byzantine world of trade negotiations. No doubt this last gasp make work deal came as a real sense of relief to all those who make their living from the trade discussion business. Lobby groups like the Canadian AgriFood Trade Alliance, who attend these events all over the world thanks to producer contributions, fell over itself pronouncing as to how important this deal was to agriculture and how it was going to resolve trade barriers to our exports. Golly, I sure hope they are right but then they are in the business of spinning trade talks being its their business. The reality facing the WTO and its members was that after 18 years of existence and
dozens of failed conferences and trade discussion deadlocks they were in real danger of collapsing into irrelevancy. Participating governments were even considering ending any further WTO discussions and conferences — that probably shocked the participants into doing something being their cozy jobs and exotic travel might be at stake. The other factor that was pushing the WTO to do something was that it was being outflanked by other trade groups and bilateral negotiations and deals between countries. Canada has gone out on its own and has been striking free trade agreements with dozens of countries. The latest was the Canada/EU deal, such a similar deal is now being pursued by the USA. Groups like the Transpacific Trade Partnership are also busily doing what the WTO was expected to do. Many of those bilateral agreements are actual free trade deals that are in place and functioning right now. You can see that as those deals proliferated around the world, any WTO deal was becoming increasingly irrelevant. The WTO seeing the writing on the wall, seems with its “historic deal” to be trying to delay the inevitable, but that will require more conferences, of course.
Rebuilding Alberta: six months after raging floods Municipal Affairs Minister Ken Hughes issued the following statement last Friday in the aftermath of unprecedented flood damage in High River, Calgary and other parts of southern Alberta last spring: “It has been six months since floods surged across Alberta. Six months since lives were lost; thousands of Albertans were displaced; countless homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. Six months since the worst natural disaster in Canadian history swept through our province. “But above all of this, it has been six months since Albertans came together — as a province, as neighbours and as a resilient force — to recover and rebuild from these floods. The waters have receded, but this spirit remains, stronger than ever this holiday season, and leads our efforts to rebuild Alberta. “We’ve seen a great deal of progress in the last six months. Support has been provided to thousands of Alberta families to help them rebuild, and more support is being provided every day. Highways and bridges are repaired, children are back to class in temporary schools and health services have been restored. Hundreds of families are
back in their homes, and those unable to return home have been provided comfortable temporary housing while damage is repaired. Albertans can take comfort knowing that their flood-impacted neighbours have a safe, warm place to spend the holidays. “Although we aren’t back to ‘business as usual,’ we are on the road to recovery. At the same time, we are looking to the future to make sure we are more resilient and ready than ever before to face future floods. “Our government passed legislation limiting development in the floodway, and gave Albertans currently living in these areas the choice to relocate to safer communities. Dozens of erosion-control projects are underway across the province and major mitigation projects are moving forward. We’ll continue to reach out to Albertans over the coming months and years for input. “Together, over the past six months, we have come a long way. But we still have a lot of work to do. This is not a small undertaking. It will take time and effort; patience and expertise. But we’re committed to building a better, safer province for all Albertans. And we will continue to stand together, driven by Alberta’s spirit, to make sure the job is done right.”
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
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SHOW OF SUPPORT — Domino performs last week at a Neale family benefit at the Stettler community hall. Those in attendance check out the items up for bid in the silent auction. Brenda Smith (below) places a bid on one of the prizes. Another Stettler band, Cryptosis, hosted a second Neale family benefit Friday night at the Stettler hotel. Peter and Helen Neale lost their 63 Street home Dec. 7 in a fire.
Stettler steer — ‘a gentle giant’ — groomed for prime-time appearance ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter A steer sold at the Stettler Auction Mart in
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November is ready for his close-up. The six-foot-four, 2,600pound ox was sold by Albert Robertson of Tees in November and purchased by John Scott Productions, based out of Longview. He originally bought the steer for a scene in the upcoming “Night of the Museum 3,” but the scene has since been cut. Nevertheless, he said it’s “really likely” that the steer will be used for another production. John Scott Productions has provided livestock and wrangling and stunt services for a variety of productions all over the world, including the first Lord of the Rings film, the Heartland TV series (which films in High River), Legends of the Fall, Shanghai Noon, X-Men 2 and the Night at the Museum films. Scott is a big part of the Alberta film industry, as a supplier of animals, stunt co-ordinators, performers and wranglers. He’s been involved with four Oscar-winning productions, three of which were filmed in Alberta (Legends of the Fall, Days of Heaven and Unforgiven).
Scott has also worked to promote Alberta in the film industry. He has more than 100 head of horses for use in films, and has the largest collection of wagons and buggies in western Canada. The steer is described by the Stettler Auction Mart as “a gentle giant” and Scott said that he’s a good steer, temperament-wise. The ox also has experience in parades. The bidding war had three or four participants, and Greg Hayden of the Stettler Auction Mart is happy with the final buyer and bid. “And Mr. Robertson is extremely happy he didn’t end up in the slaughter plant,” Hayden said. The ox is unable to ride and drive, which according to Scott makes him a valuable acquisition — even if he’s not needed for the film for which he was initially purchased. In the meantime, the steer will have a home at Scott’s ranch in Longview. “He’s just enjoying life,” Scott said. “He eats several bales of hay and some oats every day … he’s staying big, he’s a very big steer.”
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT FEATURE
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Stettler’s perspective on Mandela Polarizing parallels in accounts of a man whom many say ‘was loved worldwide’ LISA JOY Independent reporter When news of former South African President Nelson Mandela’s death shook the world, Stettler resident Willem Gazendam’s thoughts drifted to his inner circle still living back home. “My first thoughts were of my family,” said the gregarious 40-something white Afrikaner, who left his homeland a little more than five years ago. “There are some politicians back in South Africa who weren’t against (Mandela), but they said after he is gone, there is going to be revenge on …” paused Gazendam as he hesitated, struggling to find the right words. Then, with the open palm of his right hand, he patted the skin on his other arm, showing he is white. “It makes you wonder, because your siblings and mom and dad, and everyone, are still there.” Within minutes of current South African President Jacob Zuma revealing Mandela’s passing Dec. 5, death threats against the European-descended Afrikaners peppered online activity. Some experts are so concerned with the European-descent Afrikaners’ safety that they have urged them to flee the country. In fact, Dr. Gregory Stanton, a Harvard and Yaleeducated former law professor — who fought against apartheid himself — leads Genocide Watch and sounded the alarm bell of an impending genocide. Mandela the man Mandela, who died at the age of 95, became an international icon in his fight to end apartheid. Mandela, after being released from prison where he spent 27 years, was the first black democratically elected president in 1994. Throughout his life, Mandela received 250 honours, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and the Soviet Order of Lenin. But yet, right up to his death, he refused to denounce violence and condemn the human rights violations of dictators such as Fidel Castro and Muammar Gaddafi. Just as there are two sides to every story, there are many dimensions to every person. Mandela studied law and went on to become a revolutionary influenced in the 1950s by Karl Marx and Lenin, and inspired by Fidel Castro’s 26th of July Movement in the Cuban Revolution. Mandela denied joining the South African Communist Party (SACP), but after his death, both the SACP and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) con-
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Willem Gazendam (left) and Johan van der Bank are Stettler residents who grew up in South Africa during politically sensitive times. firmed Mandela’s membership and involvement with the SACP. Mandela staunchly opposed capitalism and land ownership. When Mandela first became active in anti-colonial politics, influenced by Ghandi, he was committed to non-violent forms of protest. But without the desired results, he soon co-founded the militant Umkhonto we Sizwe (Spear of the Nation), learned guerilla warfare, and embarked down a road of revolution. Even though former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher called for Mandela’s release from prison, in 1987 she called his group, the ANC, a “typical terrorist organization,” and former U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney, in 1986 when he was a congressman, called Mandela a terrorist. Mandela was on the U.S. terrorist watch list until 2008. That is the Mandela that Johan van der Bank sees. Fleeing a homeland Van der Bank, who now lives in Stettler, grew up in Johannesburg and lived in Cape Town. When it comes to politics, although van der Bank doesn’t have any political allegiances, he researched issues and stayed on top of what was happening politically. In 1994, he didn’t vote for Mandela, but supported the transition to a majority rule government in the hopes of positive change. And things gradually began to change for the whites in the years to come, but not in the
way van der Bank expected. “I felt unwelcome in my own country,” he said. “I felt disenfranchised in my own country. “It became clear to me things were changing. I didn’t feel comfortable with it and I thought, ‘It’s going to get worse, and worse, to the point where our children will not have opportunities.’” So van der Bank and his wife, Anne Lisa, left their homeland, the homeland their ancestors lived in as far back as the 1600s. “It didn’t feel like my country anymore,” he said. Gazendam also saw a change after the 1994 election. “It was just different than when I grew up — how can I explain to you,” he said. “It’s really difficult to explain it to you in a non-political way. It’s just difficult.” Unlike van der Bank, Gazen-
dam wasn’t involved in politics back home in South Africa. “We didn’t speak politics at home, at all,” he said. Now, Gazendam and his wife, Mara-Lee, still steer clear of the topic of politics with their two children here in Canada. Instead, Gazendam tells Megan, 4, that life as he knew it in South Africa wasn’t as bitterly cold as are Alberta winters. “Life is not supposed to be like this,” said Gazendam, adding that is what he will tell his children about South Africa, as he pointed to the massive mounds of snow outside. Gazendam said, personally, he believes that Mandela “was a good guy,” and he never saw Mandela as a threat of any kind. “He comes forward as if he is harmless,” Gazendam said of Mandela, still in the present tense, then added, “He was loved worldwide.”
And, no matter what, Gazendam’s heart will always be in South Africa. “I know that is where I’m from,” he said. “I was born there. I will always be South African.” About one million white Afrikaners have left the country in the past two decades and the views of Mandela are diverse among white Afrikaners. Van der Bank misses his homeland, but will tell his and Anne Lisa’s three children something different about South Africa, their homeland, and Mandela. “I have a file that thick for my kids,” he said with a strong accent, rolling his “r’s” and stretching his fingers to illustrate about half-a-foot thick file. “I’m going to tell them what I know.” He nodded his head slowly, and looked off into the distance. “I’m just glad I’m not there.”
Nelson Mandela, who died this month at 95, became an international icon in his bid to end apartheid.
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County aims to ‘get most bang for ratepayers’ buck’ LISA JOY Independent reporter County of Stettler ended its year on a high with its efforts to provide services for residents at the best cost, but faces challenges ahead in 2014 with the province off-loading costs to municipalities. The county made a decision this year to contract out some of its gravel supply and placement. “This will save county ratepayers millions of dollars over the life of the contract,” said Reeve Wayne Nixon. “We have also acquired gravel reserves both in our county and in adjacent counties. Because of the increasing costs of gravel, we have also tested some products that would prolong the life of gravel roads and we’ll assess the results as we go along. “The philosophy of the council has been to get the most bang for the ratepayers’ buck.”
Another accomplishment for the County of Stettler in 2013 was the Shirley McClellan Water Services Commission constructing two water lines — one just completed to Big Valley, and another one to Donalda, which is almost completed. Getting water to residents has been a priority, Nixon said. The county built a waterline to Erskine for a reservoir and a truck fill to service the area. “We have plans to construct a truck fill near the Hamlet of Red Willow,” Nixon said. Tackling weeds was also on the county’s agenda in 2013. “The Agricultural Service Board has completed Year 2 of a three-year plan to control problem or noxious weeds in our county,” Nixon said. “This coming year, they will concentrate on the north third of the county and also cover problem areas in the rest of the county.” Completion of the Big Valley Fire
Hall was deemed a success. “There is still some landscaping and paving to complete next year, but for the most part, the project is complete,” the reeve said. The year has been fruitful, but the county has a few challenges ahead. “The loss of bridge funding and the reduction of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding has been a challenge to our operations,” Nixon said. “Two bridges were replaced this year, which require funding from general revenue and reserves. Many of the bridges in our county are nearing their life expectancy and it will require careful financial planning to fit expected repairs and replacement into upcoming budgets.” The loss of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding from the province was also a blow. It will be a “challenge to keep up services that ratepayers have become accustomed to,” Nixon said in a yearend interview with the Independent.
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTING — A Sun Dog lights up the morning sky as the sun rises over Alix last Thursday.
Stettler students fit into Teens for Jeans fundraiser ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter William E Hay Composite High School’s new gaystraight alliance (GSA) has been busy since forming last June. The group has about 12 members who have begun various projects throughout the school to improve life and raise awareness for all students. “A couple of my colleagues and I saw a need to work to build an alliance between gay and straight students,” said Doug Gregory, a teacher at the school. “We had some students who were interested and we made a proposal, brought it to administration and brought it to the parent council. “And the rest, as they say, is history.” President and Grade 12 student Jennifer Taylor said the reaction to the group’s efforts has been positive. “We’ve had a very warm welcome from the school, lots of support,” she said. “For a small town, that’s pretty impressive.” Within the club, each person is assigned “a cubby,” and anyone can put notes or treats in the cubbies. The GSA has also been promoting awareness within the school on related issues by putting up posters that draw attention to inclusive language. “Students can simply talk about some of the problems gay students face around the world,” Gregory said. Stettler’s gay-straight alliance has become involved in the Teens for Jeans fundraiser. It’s a joint project between dosomething.org and Aeropostale, and the goal is to collect gently used jeans for homeless teenagers.
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THREE-POINT WEEKEND — Jeff Skaley manned the Stettler net for both weekend games as the Lightning closed out their pre-Christmas schedule in the Heritage Junior Hockey League with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Mountainview Colts at Didsbury on Saturday, one night after the Lightning dumped the Three Hills Thrashers 10-1 at the Stettler Recreation Centre. The Lightning’s latest winning streak ended at five victories, but they remain in first place in the Northern Division with a 17-7-1 record, three points ahead of the Blackfalds Wranglers going into Sunday’s action. Stettler has the same number of points as the Southern-Division-leading Okotoks Bisons (17-6-1), who have played one less game. Lightning captain Landon Potter scored two goals against Mountainview, while Scott Ternes had a power-play goal and Dylan Houston added two assists. In Friday’s romp, Wyat Haustein and Kyler O’Connor each netted two goals and the Kid Line combined for 10 points as Adam Ternes had a goal and three assists, while Houston and Scott Ternes each contributed a goal and two assists. Ryan Graff, Connor Doucette and Derek Muhlbach also scored for Stettler, and Skaley made 25 saves. Skaley blocked 27 shots in Saturday’s game. The Lightning resume action on Jan. 5 when they visit the Banff Academy Bears.
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UPDATE — Big Valley’s Ty Mappin (left) scored the winning goal 40 seconds into overtime Friday as the Olds Grizzlys defeated the Brooks Bandits in Alberta Junior Hockey League action at Olds. Mappin, who turns 18 next month, has two goals and 12 points after 27 games with the Grizzlys. Bashaw’s Dallas Bergstrom (above), an 18-year-old defenceman, helped the Camrose Kodiaks edge the host Canmore Eagles 3-2 in a shootout Friday. Bergstrom has four points in 32 games.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT — Kyle Poapst and the Stettler Wildcats defeated Lacombe in junior varsity basketball league play last Wednesday and in the Stettler tournament consolation final four days earlier. All four Wildcat basketball teams — the JV boys and girls and the senior boys and girls — are off until January.
WILDCAT CORNER By Chase Rosland William E. Hay Composite High School The Stettler Wildcats defeated the host West Central Rebels 43-31 in senior girls’ high school basketball league action last Tuesday at Rocky Mountain House. Dacia Gramlick led the Wildcats with 18 points. Morgan Van Dusen added six points. “We got off to a great start, with some quick fast-break points,” said Wildcats coach Charisse McDonald. “It was back and forth and tied up at the half. We started the second half the same as the first, running and scoring, and never really looked back. “Dacia (Gramlick) had a strong game, with most of her points off the break, but everyone chipped in from
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the floor. We have a great group of players this year who are working well together and great leadership on and off the court.” It marked the end of preChristmas play for Stettler’s senior girls and the Wildcat senior boys, who lost 70-49 to West Central on the same night. Justin Fleischhacker sank 15 points for Stettler, while Braden Deagle and Andrew Kim added 10 points each. Up next for the Wildcat senior boys and girls are Jan. 7 games in Red Deer against the Lindsay Thurber Raiders. JV action The JV boys’ team from Stettler dumped Lacombe 48-19 in the Wildcats’ home-opening league game last week. It was a rematch of the Stettler tournament
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consolation final, in which the Wildcats also beat the Rams handily. “We had a balanced attack, with six players scoring at least six points in the contest,” Wildcats coach Adam McRae said after the league contest. Stettler’s top scorers were Jordan Lane, with 10 points, and Clayton Page, with eight. The Wildcat JV girls lost 38-31 to Lacombe in their home-opener last week. Taylor Ell and Ashley Wingie each netted six points for Stettler. The JV girls and boys swing back into action after the Christmas break with Jan. 8 home games against Camrose. The Rotary Club of Stettler sponsors four students who each participate in a separate exchange program. Those programs are: Adventures In Citizenship Four to five days in Ottawa. Tour the city, visit historical sites and dine in nearby Quebec. Be a part of discussion groups and view Parliament Hill. Rotary Youth Program Enrichment Three days near Rocky Mountain House; Camp Alexo It’s billed as an opportunity to enhance and develop individual self-confidence and personal skills. Goal-setting, group discussion and problem-solving. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Three days in Canmore. Learn how to take control and positively affect the lives of others. Speakers will touch on financial aspects of life, peer pressure, leadership, alcohol, drugs and teenage stress. Adventures in Science and Technology Four to five days in Saskatoon. Past exchange student Nicholas Baharally described his experience. “It’s a great experience that allows you to explore many different career options that are available and have to do with science and technology,” he said. Students are asked to write a 200- to 400-word essay on the program they’re most interested in and submit it to Ms. McMillan. The deadline is Jan. 8.
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STETTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL By Teresa Andersson Stettler Elementary School After their stellar performances the previous week at the grades 3 to 5 Christmas concerts, the show choir had a Christmas party during lunch on Monday. They ate sweet treats and sang carols to celebrate a job well done. Thanks to the parents who sent the yummy baking! This past week, we were privileged to have the grades 1 and 2 students perform their Christmas concerts on Tuesday and Wednesday. The program was titledChristmas Around the World. After being greeted by the Grade 1 students, the play opens with a family at Disneyland about to enter the Christmas Around the World pavilion, and each class dressed as the mechanized dolls from different parts of the world. First they travel to Holland and learn about Sinter Klaas and Black Peter, then to Israel to sing about Hanukah. Next a bright star appears that leads them to France, where the nativity scene makes its entrance. Then they are off to Mexico, where a Mexican hat dance and a piñata are part of the celebration. They learn that the tradition of setting up a Christmas tree comes from Germany on their tour through that country (and oddly enough, hiding a pickle in the tree!) before visiting China for the New Year’s celebrations and a traditional dragon dance. As the tour winds up, they return home to the ice and snow of Canada. All of the students did a fantastic job of memorizing lines and singing their songs. We want to extend heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Lynes, the music teacher for grades 1 and 2, as well as all of the homeroom teachers who help with costuming, rehearsals and memorizing lines. It takes a group effort to be able to accomplish such an ambitious project. Last Thursday and Friday, many of the classes had a Christmas party in their classrooms. We extend thanks to the parent volunteers who help organize the lunches and provide snacks for the kids. The staff also extends warm gratitude to all of the families who blessed the staff with gifts and treats this holiday season. Last Friday, the students were treated to a movie day. The kids in the lower grades watched Arthur Christmas together in the music room and the older students watched A Christmas Story as
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Stettler Elementary School students form a nativity scene during the grades 1 and 2 concert, Christmas Around the World. a group in the gym. Partway through the movie, the students returned to their homeroom to enjoy recess and a snack, and then went back to watch the conclusion of the movie. Mrs. Poapst’s phys-ed students took advantage of all of the wonderful snow we have gotten already this year by going cross-country skiing. She took each class for a double period, as the process of get-
ting everybody into and out of all the equipment takes a lot of time. That way, the students had instruction, got properly bundled up, found their assigned skis, boots and poles, and still spent more than a half hour outside learning to ski, fall and get back up, before having to come back inside to reverse the whole process. Even on the colder days, the students had so much fun leaving tracks all over
the grades 4 and 5 playground area, though they quickly discovered that the snow was pretty deep out in the football field! All Stettler Elementary School students and staff are now on Christmas break, and classes resume Jan. 6. From all of us at Stettler Elementary School, we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday this season.
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By Katelyn Imbery, Braelyn Wipf and Kassidy Bourdon Stettler Middle School Christmas is upon us! Candygram sales were another huge success this year and everyone walked away with wonderful messages from friends, classmates and teachers. The money from the Candygram sales was donated to the Neale family that lost their home in a fire this month. We wish them the best this holiday season. The students participated in Christmas activities put on by Y-CAT members during lunch break all last week. Some of those activities included Frosty the Snowman, Wrap the Teacher, Santa Sleigh Races, and Do-Do-Do Christmas Carols. During the Wrap the Teacher contest, the team responsible for wrapping Mr. Rahn won. The SMS girls’ basketball team played in a mid-December tournament at Drumheller, where Stettler won two its three games. SMS lost 41-31 to the Saints, beat the host team, the Dynos, 31-16, and defeated Trochu 35-34. As stated by a SMS team member, the Trochu game was the girls’ best game of the day. They ended up placing second overall. The SMS boys’ basketball team also played in Drumheller for a mid-December tournament. The Stettler boys won one of their three
games. They beat Brownfield 38-34, but lost to St. Anthony 53-47 and Delia 39-38. As the scores show, the games were close and well-played, with the SMS boys placing third overall. Congratulations to both the boys and the girls on their first tournament of the season! The SMS grades 7 and 8 home-ec classes made gingerbread cookies to get in to the Christmas spirit this past week. Also, some Grade 7 students were rewarded for their great effort in school so far this year, with making gingerbread houses or going cross-country skiing. Everyone had fun baking and, of course, eating their tasty treats. The first ski trip of the school year is scheduled for Jan. 15 at Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Hill. The students who don’t participate in skiing will be having an activity day back at the school. It’s a fun way to kick off the new year! We ended school before the holidays with a fun activity day in the morning and dance in the afternoon. The students had a great time celebrating the kickoff to Christmas vacation. The day concluded with the Candygrams being handed out and everyone was sent off on a well-deserved break. On behalf of everyone at Stettler Middle School, we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year.
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VERA ARMSTRONG December 30, 2010 GEORGE E. ARMSTRONG September 22, 1993 Gone but not forgotten. With special regards, Edward A. Leshenko and Gloria R. M. Leshenko
PLEASE READ YOUR AD Advertisers should read their ad the FIRST DAY IT APPEARS and report any errors in time for the next publication. The Stettler Independent is responsible for only the first incorrect insertion. RATES: Word Ads - 1st Week 25 Words 1-25 $16.32 each week after $14.28 additional words .27 cents ea. Garage Sale ads $21.85 addditional words .30 cents ea. (5% gst must be added )
Celebrations AMY LAROSE & JOHN BLOMQUIST Would like to invite all their family and friends to an OPEN HOUSE & DANCE to celebrate their marriage. Join us on January 4, 2014 at 7 pm. at the Stettler Community Center.
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Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70
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DINE & DANCE With DOMINO
New Year’s Eve at Rochon Sands Hall Tickets - Call Jannis 403-742-4568
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Reid Volker Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
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RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake is looking for a P/T Admin. Assistant. Email resume tom@roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892
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BIDELL GAS COMPRESSION
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EMAIL: classiďŹ eds@stettlerindependent.com
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TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid Haulers for Central Alberta. Oilfield tickets req’d. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
Logic Energy Ltd. is seeking experienced oil and gas plant and well operator for relief work. 10 days per month availability is required. Amine plant, refrigeration, compression, down-hole experience, instrumentation and troubleshooting skills are an asset. Send resume to info@logicenergy.ca or call 403-452-8320.
CYLINDER HEAD MECHANIC. Journeyman HET or Millwright or relevant industry experience preferred. Bidell offers a competitive wage, company paid health benefits & best in the business savings plan.
RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake is looking for a Dispatcher. Knowledge of Travis Permit System and computer skills are req’d. Wages negotiable dependant on exp. Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892
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REQUIRES: TANKMASTER RENTALS requires Labour Crew supervisor for Central Ab. Pipe fitting & light picker exp. would be an asset . Oilfield tickets and clean driver’s licence req’d. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
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QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER - Knowledge of ASME Code - Knowledge of B31.3 Piping Code
RESUME@CAPEMFG.CA
TREELINE WELL SERVICES
Has Opening for all positions! Immediately. All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL licenses) and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits. Please include 2 work reference names and numbers. Please fax resume to: 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please. www.treelinewell.com
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EXPERIENCED ASSEMBLER/FABRICATOR
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 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
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN(S) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net
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Operators Wanted
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Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920
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BURMAC MECHANICAL Permanent Part Time Bookkeeping/Office Admin with possibility of Full Time. Must be responsible & reliable. Fax resume to 403-742-1609 or apply in person to 6118 50 Ave, Stettler
Please submit your resume to: careers@bidell.com or fax to: 403.236.0345 www.bidell.com
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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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FULL-TIME SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Stettler Independent Advertising Department
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Hours & Deadlines Phone & Office Closed Christmas Eve @ Noon Christmas Day & Boxing Day STETTLER INDEPENDENT WEEKENDER Publishing Dates: WEDNESDAY DEC. 18 FRIDAY DEC. 20 Deadline Mon. Dec. 16 @ NOON WEDNESDAY DEC. 25 FRIDAY DEC. 27 Deadline Thur. Dec. 19 @ NOON WEDNESDAY JAN. 1 Deadline Mon. Dec. 23 @ NOON NO WEEKENDER JAN. 3 CASTOR - Publication Dates THURSDAY DEC. 19 Deadline is Tues. Dec. 17 @ NOON NO CASTOR PAPER DEC. 26 THURSDAY JAN. 2 Deadline is Thurs. Dec. 19 @ NOON CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300
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Bridal Registry Dillon Gist & Melissa Barkley
Jan. 25
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Allied young aggressive aggressive company company looking looking for for like-minded like-minded Allied Fabrication Fabrication is is aa young individuals you enjoy enjoy aa fast fast paced, paced,positive positivework workenvironment, environment, individuals to to join join our our team. team. IfIf you pride for details, details, aa strong strong work work ethic, ethic, and and consider consider pride yourself yourself on on having having an an eye eye for yourself reliableplease please send send your your resume. resume. Allied Allied manufactures manufactures oil oil & & gas gas production production yurself reliable 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: We are now accepting resumes for:
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Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Millwright / Mechanical trade position. The position includes maintenance inspections, lubes, PM’s and repairs to all types of equipment in order to maintain the safe operation and fulfill production requirements of Rahr Malting. The position is rated under the Heavy Job classification. Applicants must have a valid trade certificate for work in Alberta. This position will work in coordination with the Operations group and is accountable to the Maintenance Supervisor. Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred.
Application Closing Date: January 10, 2014 Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to:
Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. Attention: Human Resources Box 113, Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0 Fax: 403-747-2660 Email: mlyle@rahr.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853. IRON WING HOLDINGS LTD. now accepting resumes for Journeyman Mechanic and Class 1 Tank Truck Drivers. Send resume: Attention: Laurier Laprise. Email: laurier.l@ironwing.ca or fax 780-396-0078.
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AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS
Parts Manager Or Lead Counter Parts Person
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“JOIN OUR TEAM”
TANKSTORE LTD. Located at Halkirk, AB
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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Apprentices and Journeyman Heavy Duty mechanics with AG experience. Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers. Successful candidate will be a team player with strong social skills. Counter and Management experience an asset. Computer literacy and knowledge of DIS Parts program a definite asset but not mandatory. • • • • • •
WE OFFER: Competitive Wages Annual Work boot reimbursement RRSP Plan Benefits Package Sick Days Monthly Bonus If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful and growing organization, then forward your resume to:
Future Ag Inc. Attn: Human Resources Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax 403-342-0396 or email to: hr@futureag.ca
PLEASE PLEASE EMAIL EMAIL YOUR YOUR RESUME: RESUME:
danf@tankstore.ca codees@tankstore.ca
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Mechanic needed for a small privately owned central Alberta 08/02/13 1:25 PM industry. Able in the oil and gas service to excel in team and individual environment with minimum supervision. Flexibly work schedule. Valid class 5 (clean record). H2S and Standard First Aid Tickets required. Applicants should be a journeyman, registered apprentice or person interested in apprenticeship. Competitive wages and benefits. All those considered for an interview will be contacted. Email Resumes to mechserve@outlook.com.
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Truckers/ Drivers
Arnett & Burgess is now accepting applications for the following:
Case IH Equipment Dealer in Coronation is now accepting applications for a
CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!
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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
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RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake is looking for a Dispatcher. Knowledge of Travis Permit System and computer skills are req’d. Wages negotiable dependant on exp. Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892 RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake. Openings for Picker operator, bed truck drivers and swamper’s. Top wages and benefits. Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892 Tired of semi truck driving? Haul RVs from USA to Western Canada! 1 ton trucks required. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.
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Doug’s Tank Truck Service EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Pressure Truck Operator Hot Oil Operator/ Tank Truck Driver - Class 1 or 3
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB Starting wages: $28.85/hr - Floor Covering Installers $24.75/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience or have a valid trade certification. Please send qualified resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554
Erskine Grill 18006 Alberta Ltd.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Manager $13.50/hour Counter Service $11.50/hour
All oilfield tickets & driver’s abstract required. Will train right individual.
Both are full time positions that require working shifts between the hours of 5a.m – 9p.m. 7 days a week.
Fax resume & references to 403-742-0303 or email dougtank@telus.net
Contact Zina: 4 Lake Road, Erskine T0C 1G0 403-742-5151
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HEARTLAND YOUTH CENTER
SI315885 business. Tankstore B13.indd 1 Primarily
OIL & GAS OPERATOR Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants must have experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic or Journeyman Instrument Mechanic and possess strong mechanical skills, be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live or be willing to relocate within a 20 minute commute to workplace location. This position offers a challenging work environment, attractive benefits with competitive pay and significant room for promotion.
Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
Full & Part Time Sales & Service If you are an energetic individual interested in joining a dynamic work environment we are looking for You! The successful candidate will have a desire to exceed customer expectations & have the strength to work in a physically demanding job. Your efforts will be rewarded not only with competitive wages/benefits but with a company profit sharing plan which recognizes individual and team contributions Please apply within with references and ask for Jade of Jim or fax resume to: 403-742-3317 Kal Tire, Stettler 5002 - 48 Street
Heartland Youth Center is hiring a part-time Program Leader immediately. We require a creative, energetic individual to plan, implement and evaluate programs and events for youth ages 6 - 18 after school. Ideal candidate will be 19 years or older; have postsecondary education in the human services field; experience working with youth; and good organizational and leadership skills. Clear driving record and screening required. Position is 15 - 20 hours per week and will involve some evening and weekend work. Opportunity for advancement. Please apply by resume in person at Heartland Youth Centre, 5002 - 47 Street, Stettler.
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Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: kwolokoff@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
Look for your name in the Classifieds (stating you’re a winner) and come to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize, compliments of KFC!
Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.
Plenty to do when the new year arrives People across the globe anxiously await the arrival of the new year. Different cultures and religions celebrate their own new year at different times, but for much of the world, Jan. 1 marks the date for change and renewal. With so much emphasis placed on what people will be doing for the last day of the year, little thought may be given to what to do after the clock strikes 12. Each minute afterward opens up the possibilities to begin fresh with new goals and tasks. For those wondering how to commence the
new year, there are many ways to tackle the first day and thereafter — after you have recovered from the New Year’s Eve celebration, that is. • Take down holiday decorations. While there are some people who prefer to leave up their Christmas decorations until after the celebration of the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, by Jan. 1 many are ready to say goodbye to the holiday season for another year. Having the day off of work and school enables you to spend time removing decorations from the house and taking down
the tree, especially before dried-out pine needles become more than you can handle. • Shop post-holiday sales. After spending several months buying for every person on your list, this could be a time that you focus on picking up some things for yourself or the household. Stores may need to liquidate holiday stock and other inventory to make room for spring styles. Many shoppers find the deals hard to pass up when shopping in the early days of January. Check online to comparison shop, and scour the Internet for
To all our clients, friends and associates everywhere, we extend our sincere best wishes and gratitude this holiday season. It’s always a pleasure doing business with you and we look forward to serving you in the future.
Fran Snowden
Karen Cannady
Jonni Hegberg
any printable coupons that can earn you even bigger discounts. • Visit family and friends. This time of year may be happy for some, but for those far from members of the family or seniors who may have lost many close companions, the winter and post-holiday season could bring on the blues. Visiting extended family you may not have seen during the holidays is one way to pass the day. You also can volunteer some of your time at a senior centre or assistedliving facility to spread some post-holiday cheer. • Discard expired foods and medicines. Take this opportunity to throw out any medications that expire this year, which will give you a head start on spring cleaning, as well. Toss out old makeup and cosmetic products and make a list of new items to
buy. Also, take inventory of the refrigerator and freezer, cleaning out any items that are no longer recognizable or that are past the recommended date. • Head to the movies. Go to the movie theatre and take in a flick with the family. January is not the most active time for new releases, but there are some films released in the first month of the year. You can enjoy a lazy day with some cinematic magic and a bag of popcorn. • Make a folder to store tax preparation paperwork. Tax season is just around the corner. Use this time to collect any paperwork you already may have received and put it in a safe place. Expect new statements of past earnings, any information about interest earned on bank statements and other pertinent tax documents to
ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK REALTY CORP. Independently Owned and Operated
Andy Birch Associate
Candor Realty Ltd. 4908 - 51 Street
Ph. 403-742-4424
5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler
403-742-3069
Home for the Holidays May this Holiday Season bring you Memories filled with Warmth, Love & Laughter with your Family & Friends!
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all our Friends & Neighbours!
start arriving. Also, if you use an accountant to help file your taxes, call his or her office and book an appointment before his or her schedule fills up. • Watch a football game. After weeks of running around at a breakneck pace, use this day to lounge around and recharge. Chances are you can find a football game on television. Order in a pizza and cheer on your favourite team. • Encourage the kids to put down the toys and pick up a book. Many students will be returning to school soon after an extended winter recess. Have them get back into the swing of things by brushing up on lessons last touched on in December. • Host a post-holiday pot-luck. Clean out the refrigerator of those salvageable leftovers from your New Year’s Eve bash. Invite others over with their own foods and host one last party before you have to get back to the daily grind. There are many ways to start off the new year on the right foot. Get a head start on cleaning or organizing, or relax once more with friends and family. — Metro
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INTERESTED IN THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER BUSINESS? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www. awna.com/resumes_add.php PARKLAND (Alberta) Commodities is a growing grain export company looking for someone to fill a full time labourer position at its Bashaw/Warden locations. Duties will include but not limited to shipping/receiving of product. If interested forward resume by fax to 780-372-4190 or by email Attn Rob: robm@ wagrain.ca or Travis: bashawpro@xplornet.com
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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 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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SPLIT FIREWOOD PHONE BOOKS
Earn extra money for Christmas by delivering the new Yellow Pages Phone Books into Sylvan Lake, Stettler, Red Deer, and Rocky Mountain House. Must have own vehicle. This is door to door delivery. Can start immediately, no selling involved, part time. All routes have $20 - $25 bonuses added. Call 1-800-661-1910
Dried, Shedded, on Pallets Pick up in yard or UFA Bulk Fuel Delivery Available Volume Discounts. 403-876-2422 403-740-3285 Distributor for
Blaze King Stoves
MINI STORAGE
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
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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
Grain, Feed Hay
SEASONED SPLIT PINE
Birch now avail. Call 403-323-0744
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EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok� Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.
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ROUND hay bales. Cheap Free delivery. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380
WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native & reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or dave@hannasseeds.com
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Suites
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WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
Shop Stettler & Save!
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Seed Grain
One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005 LARGE 2 BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS HOME overlooking Alix Lake, washer/dryer usage, gas stove/fridge, oak cupboards, utilities incl., $900/month, 1 month d.d. avail. immed. 403-304-0146, 403-747-3806.
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 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!
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Chapman and Co. Professional Accountants LLP Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
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Automotive
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
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WIN A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON(R) ROAD KING FLHR. Only 499 tickets sold. 3 early bird draws. $100/ticket. June 20 draw. Proceeds support Harley-Davidson Technician & Motorsports Programs at GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
Transportation #5000-5300 Tires, Parts Acces. Whatever You’re WRECKING Selling... AUTO-TRUCKS. We Have The Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Paper You Need! Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. CLASSIFIEDS We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 1-877-223-3311 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons.
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“If It’s Electrical We Do It�
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
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“Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting
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Furnace Cleaning
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health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
ENDIANG-BYEMOOR NEWS Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
Public Notices
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Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
AL-ANON 403-742-0990
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091
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BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION
By Les and Rosemary Stulberg Ruth Ratcliffe visited New Brunswick to spend an early Christmas with her family at Moncton. She returned home Tuesday evening. Terry Gallant operated the café in Endiang during Ruth’s absence. Rod and Krissy Jack and their girls, Jesse, Sydney and Emma, also headed to the Maritimes for a Christmas visit with Rod’s family in Nova Scotia. Congratulations to Tanis Longshore and Travis James on the birth of their daughter, Rylyn Leah James, on Dec. 15 in Drumheller. Rylyn weighed eight pounds and eight-and-a-half ounces. Congratulations also to the grandparents, Dave and Lynne Longshore and Frank and Edith James. Congratulations are also in order for T.J. and Nicole Devaleriola on the arrival of their second son, Tucker Thomas Devaleriola, in Drumheller on Dec. 17. Tucker weighed seven pounds and 14 ounces and is a little brother for Carson. Congratulations also to the local grandparents, Pat and Sandra Keith, and great-grandparents Mike Keith and Bill Baird.
Another bundle of joy has arrived. Congratulations to first-time parents Joey and Candace (nee Jones) Boxma on the birth of their son, Blake Joseph Boxma, on Dec. 19 in Stettler. Blake weighed six pounds and 10 ounces. Congratulations to local grandparents Mark and Julie Jones. The kindergarten class held its Christmas party at the Byemoor School last Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday evening, the Byemoor School presented its annual Christmas concert to a fullhouse crowd. The kindergarten class did the welcome and the whole school performed in the play “Lights! Camera! Christmas!” That was followed by the nativity scene and the arrival of Santa Claus who handed out candy bags to all the youngsters. The event is always a highlight of the season for the community. Thanks to all who put so much effort into the concert. The Byemoor junior high students are fundraising to participate in an exchange with a school in Cornwall, Ont. Byemoor’s students will be in Ontario in May, and the Cornwall students return the visit in June. Sandi Hodgson of Melfort, Sask., visited with
Kirk and Twila Buchwitz and boys and took in her grandsons’ Christmas concert. Snowbirds Miles and Lynne Jones arrived home on Tuesday from Arizona to spend Christmas with their family. Happy Birthday wishes are extended to a longtime Endiang resident, Lois Ballinger, who celebrated her 87th birthday on Dec. 20. We wish Lois many more happy birthdays. She now resides in Stettler at the Paragon Place lodge. Keep in mind the benefit dance for Gaylynn (Sorensen) Lelek at the Hanna Community Centre on Dec. 28. Doors open at 8 p.m. The New Year’s Eve dance in Endiang on Dec. 31 is a family dance with a live band, Marty & Company. Doors open at 8 p.m. and there will be door prizes to be won. The 4-H beef club is holding a battery drive. Anyone wishing to donate batteries can call the Yates family at 403-579-2108 to arrange pickup. We would like to take this opportunity to wish the readers from far and near, and the editor and staff of the Stettler Independent, a very Merry Christmas and may 2014 bring good health and happiness to all.
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CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
By Linda Stillinger
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
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STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337
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’Tis the season for giving … and the Big Valley Fire Department would like to extend thanks to Chad and Serena Ponto of Ponto’s Patch Service Ltd. for going that extra mile. The local fire department has been in need of an upgrade of its gas-detection equipment for some time. Chad recognized the need and decided to provide the second half of the funds needed for new monitors. The first half had been provided last summer by the Kastik family when they donated the proceeds from the Kastik Cup Golf Tournament to the fire department. Big Valley’s brigade now has four 4-head monitors and a fifth one that also detects ammonia, a gas that is used at the arena for ice-making. The entire community truly appreciates these folks and their generosity. It goes a long way to help keep local firefighters and the community safe. On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Big Valley community was invited to a “Town Wide Christmas Dinner” fundraising event hosted by Dan and Fran Welter of the Big Valley Inn. Participating diners enjoyed a scrumptious roast turkey dinner and all the trimmings, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the Big Valley Food Bank. Thanks to the
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Serena and Chad Ponto present gas-detection equipment that their company donated to the Big Valley Fire Department, including Chanse Stefanik and Lori Gordon. Joining them are Braden and Julie Ponto. management and staff of the Inn for organizing the special event and to everyone who came out to enjoy the dinner. Together, more than $500 was raised for the food bank. It’s been a number of years since Big Valley has had a peewee hockey team. By merging with Byemoor, we have been fortunate to be able to
ice a team this year. The Big Valley Thunder hosted a successful peewee tournament in mid-December, with teams from Athabasca, St. Albert, Trails West, Simon’s Valley and Clive. Organizers extend their gratitude to the sponsors and the volunteers. The Thunder are backed by a great
group of parents and coaches. There were some very close games in the finals, with Trails West beating St. Albert 3-2 for the A title, Simon’s Valley taking the B final in a shootout victory over Big Valley and Clive topping Athabasca in the C final. A great weekend was had by all.
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VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and confidential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need.
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas to you and yours. If you’re traveling for the big day, drive safely and take your time. There are multiple Christmas Eve services in the area to celebrate the season. There’s no old-time dance on New Year’s Eve, so the next Botha dance is set for Jan. 27, starting at 1:30 p.m., with Ralph and Friends Band. The weekly Coffee Hour resumes Jan. 8 at the
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at 403-742-2559. Winter seems like it’s been a long one already, so it will be nice when it’s over. If you need your driveways cleaned out, contact the village office or Chris Pfiffle at 403-742-5228. On Monday, Jan. 6, at 11:30 a.m., come out to the Botha Senior Centre for the monthly meeting. The committee plans to host a belated Christmas dinner, with the meeting to follow right after. No one is required to bring anything ... except their appetite, and all seniors are welcome to attend.
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Botha Senior Centre. A special couple celebrates their wedding anniversary on Boxing Day. Congratulations to Hazel and Murray Davidson. Have a great day. Also, a Happy Birthday wish goes out to Don Reitar (Senior) for Tuesday, Dec. 31. The Botha Ice Arena is now open for everyone to enjoy. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Please send in rental payments to Botha Community Centre, Box 123, Botha, T0C 0N0. For more rink information, call Marsha Mailer
By Patty Steen A New Year’s Eve celebration is planned for Rumsey on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The fun starts at 8:30, with a $10 entrance charge. The band will feature locals Nort and the Nerds. It should be a fun time. The Rumsey Birthday Club went to the Trochu Lodge for one last birthday party last Monday, with Linda Helmer hosting. There were quite a few birthdays to celebrate. In extended care, there were birthdays for Frieda Meding, Harold Meding and Edna Stennes, who celebrated her 102nd birthday! Oh, the things she has experienced and seen. In the lodge, there were four birthdays; Ellen Jewell, Bud Nelson, Betty Vickery and Eldred Maerz. Congratulations to each of you on reaching another wonderful milestone.
Kevin Martin will visit on Jan. 17. He will first visit the Morrin school to give a talk about the great sport of curling. Then he’s at the Rumsey curling rink for a clinic with the junior and high school curling clubs. In the evening, there will be a supper, cooked by our Country Cookers, for all to attend, after which Martin plans to tell stories from his years of curling in the big leagues. A dance follows, with opportunities to enter a $100 draw for a chance to attend a clinic hosted by Martin the next day. The cost for the evening is $40 each and for more information and tickets, call Kent Holowath at 403-368-3733. It’s a first for Rumsey, so plan to attend. The Rumsey Ag Society had its annual general meeting last week and nominated three new members; Angie Walker, Alex Jensen and Travis Cawiezel. Thank them for stepping up to make a difference in the community. The ag society is still searching for one more
member, so anyone who would like to join can call Jim Richmond for more information. It will soon be bonspiel season, starting with the men’s in the last week of January. Ken Macfarlane is the curling co-ordinator. His number is 403-368-2128. Dallas Krywcun is organizing a Poker Rally for Saturday, Feb. 1, so mark your calendars. It should be a great day, with all the snow in the community. It begins at 9:30, with hands going out until 1 p.m., and a concession and bar open at the end of the rally. Cindy Krywcun called to say her aunt, Joan Michaylow, sister to Trevor and Dave, is in the Olds Hospital, so we will keep her in our thoughts and prayers. Gwen Hampton is also needing our prayers, as she continues to take treatments in Calgary. Take care, everyone, and travel safely over the Christmas season.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE International performer Robert Larrabee takes his show to the Stettler community hall for a New Year’s Eve performance. Larrabee was born in Vancouver and travelled throughout Canada growing up, a news release reads. He listened to country music, and later to artists such as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and Simon and Garfunkel.
At a young age, Larrabee turned his love of music into a career. He was discovered by a talent agency. He developed a one-man show, An Evening With the Legends. Larrabee also collaborated with songwriters to release a country album this year. Tickets for his Stettler show can be purchased at Pfeiffer’s House of Music.
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The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. *Purchase a new 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Fusion S/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for $17,449/$24,164/$24,664 after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$750 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,665/$1,715 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲Offer only valid from December 3, 2013 to January 31, 2014 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before November 30, 2013 who purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV, and Medium Truck) or Lincoln vehicle (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2014 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Fusion FWD 2.0L I4 6-speed SST transmission: [9.2L/100km (31MPG) City, 5.9L/100km (48MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy] / 2014 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡Claim based on analysis by Ford of Polk global new registration for CY2012 for a single nameplate which excludes rebadged vehicles, platform derivatives or other vehicle nameplate versions. ‡‡Based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. Total New Registration data for Full Size Pickups per Ford Segmentation as of YTD September 30, 2013. ®: Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription