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Rimbey high school scuba divers train for Costa Rica trip By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Rimbey junior/senior high school students have recently returned to Ponoka Aquaplex to conduct their scuba diving training, something they have been doing for the last five years. Principal Tim Lekas said the optional program is a program inspired by the Eckville principal who was a dive master. The first year of the program six students took the course and training was conducted in Victoria, B.C. But sending kids to Victoria was not the best of options. The cost was high, the water was cold and for a little bit more money, students could take a trip to Costa Rica to complete the training. This year, they do travel to Costa Rica in March during school break to finish their scuba diving certification. “They have to do some open-water dives to get their certification,” said Lekas. Training the students in Ponoka has been the ideal choice: the deep pool and salt water offers kids a chance to get some serious practice in: instructors use weights and keep a close eye on students while they receive their training. Once Costa Rica was added as a destination to the training program, the roster of the class has grown, but expanding the course may not be ideal either. Lekas feels they can handle no more than 20 kids as they would need more instructors to attend with students. “We want to have a lot of supervisors when we’re diving,” explained Lekas. Usually there are six to seven local divers, Lekas and two other Rimbey instructors when students get certified in open water scuba diving. “We have a lot of experience with our 20 divers. We want it to be as a safe as possible,” he added. Student Matthew Froehlick is working on his advanced open water certification. He has been scuba diving for two years. During the training session, Froehlick could be seen exploring every part of the deep pool at the Aquaplex. “It’s just so nice and calm under the water.” The training they have received from master diver Denise Boniface has been a benefit to students, explained Lekas. “She instructs other dive masters.” “Before we go in the water, Denise always pre-
Rimbey Jr/Sr High School students get some real hands on scuba diving training Dec. 18 at the Aquaplex in Ponoka. The program is in its fifth year at the school. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye pares us really well,” added Froehlick. She provides students with much needed skills by teaching how water pressure can affect the eardrums under water and how to equalize the pressure by plugging your nose, explained Froehlick. He has since been on a cruise with his family and used his first stage open water certi-
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RCMP deal with drunks and break and enters Rimbey RCMP, responded to a high number of calls for service leading up to the holidays. Highlights include impaired drivers, marital disarray, break and enter, mischief, drugs and other serious matters. Driver charged An alert officer patrolling near Bluffton stopped a suspicious driver who was demonstrating the driving pattern of an impaired driver. When the vehicle was stopped, the investigative officer located illegal drugs in the vehicle and subsequently charged the driver with illegal possession of illicit narcotics. The accused had her vehicle seized and impounded and will appear in Rimbey court to speak to the charges in the New Year. Intoxicated driver charged On December 22, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Rimbey Mounties were tipped off that a dangerous driver was last seen all over Highway 20. When police responded, the officer found a stalled truck parked in the middle of the highway near Parkland Beach Road. An intoxicated 26-year-old man, who was originally from Rimbey, burned the tires off the truck trying to get it back into gear after he had caused it to have catastrophic mechanical failure in the middle of the highway. To top things off, the investigation revealed the accused had recently stole the vehicle from a residence in Rimbey. The truck’s owner had left the vehicle unlocked with a spare set of keys left in it. The drunk thief, who is well known by police, has been charged with several criminal offences, including impaired driving, and will appear in court to discuss his actions once he sobers up to the Judge. Please, lock up your vehicle and never store any valuables in it. Don’t become the next victim of some opportunistic thief looking for an easy target. Drunk pedestrian reported One local citizen took full advantage of the easy and readily available liquor in Rimbey and partook in his fair share of spir-
its. The upstanding member of society then proceeded to walk down a residential street smashing mirrors off parked cars and ended his demonstration of honour by defecating on a side walk in front of a shocked man’s house who called the police to report the shenanigans. In this case, even the complainant’s dog was disgusted at the sight. Hair salon break in Sometime in the last week, an unknown culprit broke into a local hair salon. Police are currently investigating this hairy case and following up on all leads at this time. Happy New Year from RCMP Finally, it has been our honour to serve this fine community in 2013 and we look forward to providing the best possible police service in the upcoming year. Please help us to help you. If you see suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, please call police immediately. Thank you again for being our “eyes and ears” out there because we can’t be everywhere all the time. You never know, the little tidbit of information you have may be the piece of the puzzle we need to solve a case. Be safe this Holiday season and have a blessed and prosperous New Year! If you have any information regarding this or any other crimes, please call the local Rimbey RCMP Detachment at (403) 843-2224 or Crime Stoppers: PHONE: 1-800-222-8477 #8477 on Telus Mobility *8477 on Rogers AT&T Crime Stoppers is a community program that does work! Do your part and call now.
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Out with the old and in with the new 2013 is almost done! The year, for better or worse, has slipped away, leaving us to wonder anew at the fleeting minutes and hours and days that make up our lives. In our community, 2013 was, overall, at least for many of us, a Treena Mielke good year, filled with On The Other Side highlights and lowlights, acts of kindness and, unfortunately, thrown into the uncertain mix, a few acts of unkindness. The civic election, held in October brought many issues, which had been simmering on the back burner, to the boiling point. And once again, people exercised their democratic right and went to the polls to cast their ballots. And once again, the majority ruled. Unfortunately, Rimbey laid claim to some mud slinging and verbal slams that did nothing to elevate neither the receiver of the assaults or the people who took it upon themselves to deliver the cutting, cruel remarks. On the flip side, it is worth noting that the town is not known for its apathy. Public opinion, even if it is sometimes misplaced, is a freedom which is well exercised in this community. It seems Rimbey is privy to some very outspoken individuals who are ruthless in making their opinion heard. Sadly, these voices, shrill in their intensity, stir up an emotional kettle of fish, and the truth gets distorted, sometimes even ignored. But, 2014 is a new year and the dragons of distrust, anger and accusations have not yet had time to rear their ugly heads. And the potential to build
on the past in a positive, healthy and constructive way still exists. Its good to note the walking trails are finished with very favourable results. They are being well used and do lend a favourable impression to Rimbey as being a town that cares about beautification, promoting health and fitness and having an appreciation for the great outdoors. The new AGRIM centre is slowly taking shape and as the massive structure continues to rise above the ground, it becomes increasingly clear that the agricultural society’s vision is soon to become a reality. Good for the Rimbey Ag Society for taking their dreams and hopes and turning them into a reality which has the potential to become a tangible positive for the town. Attracting new business to town appears to be a priority for town council and it will be interesting to note not only if this goal is achieved, but how they will go about making it happen. The town has many positives to offer, but, as with any rural centre, there are always drawbacks and challenges to be faced.
One of the positives about the town which has been evident in the past and which will, no doubt, continue into the future is a sense of community, of pride and of ownership. People not only want to see things happen, they are ready to take action to make it happen. Such a proactive approach is the secret to overcoming roadblocks and achieving goals and accomplishment, the less optimistic crowd would not deem possible. So, as we head into 2014, we can rest assured it will not be without challenges and unforeseen difficulties. But, the people of Rimbey can also be confident there are lots of hardworking individuals out there who are willing to step outside the box of tradition and do whatever necessary to keep the town in which they live vibrant and alive, not only for this generation, but for generations to come. So, Happy New Year and, for each and everyone of our readers, may 2014 be the best year ever!
To And Fro: A Year of Grains in Review The 2012/13 marketing year was the first of its kind in Canada where producers in the Prairies were able to freely market their own grain. It’s undeniable that a drought in the Black Sea region of Europe (Ukraine, Russia, etc.) and the U.S. supported prices throughout the first three-to-five months of 2013, as producers took advantage of $10 wheat and even $15 canola. However, despite the extended winter and subsequent wet spring, the 2013 crop went into the ground across North America in record speed (If this isn’t telling of the technology we have at our disposal, then I’m not sure what is). That being said, what was produced was also a record (not just North America but globally) and prices have since fallen off the enjoyable perches seen at this time a year ago. Around the time we were seeding, on the other side of the equator, South America was still in the process of trying to ship out their record crop of corn and soybeans. Brazil went head-to-head with the U.S. for top soybean-producing nation as both countries took off over 82 million tonnes of the oilseed (America took the win by a debatable 500,000 tonnes). Problems came in shiploads though (literally) as Brazil faced significant logistical issues of getting their crop from field to port. Poor road conditions, dock worker strikes, and waiting lines of over three months in the seas outside main ports
kept Brazil’s biggest customer, China, on its toes. However, China seems to be turning the tide back to more normalized growth rates (at least for them). As the world’s largest consumer of commodities, their rapidly growing middle class (around 350 million people), has brought about an insatiable demand for meat. As such, grain imports by the People’s Republic are all seen up in the 2013/14 marketing year, especially for soybeans, up over 15 per cent to almost 70 million tonnes! Ultimately, the U.S.D.A. sees crop production in 2013/14 much larger than the year previous (again, due to drier weather seen in a few places). Specifically, soybean production is seen growing almost six per cent to 283.9 million tonnes with another record crop expected out of Brazil (U.S.D.A. forecasts 88 million tonnes but the majority of private estimates are around 90 million). For corn, production is seen growing 11.75 per cent to 964.3 million tonnes, with Ukraine poking its head in as a major player, producing 30 million tonnes and becoming the world’s third-largest exporter of the coarse grain. Finally for wheat, global output jumped 8.4 per cent to 711.4 million tonnes, mostly due to higher production in Australia (18 per cent year-over-year production growth), Russia (36.5 per cent), Ukraine (40 per cent), & Canada (38 per cent). With the 2013 calendar turning over, it was a
year of big production. Undoubtedly, improvements in agronomy practices, equipment advancements, and new tools (such as the FarmLead Mobile app), have provided the individual producer the tools to be more efficient and smarter when it comes to working the land. Watch for the likes of South America, the Black Sea, and China to dominate headlines in 2014 as these are the largest emerging markets in the agricultural industry (the former two regions for production and the latter for consumption just as food security is becoming more important than ever when it comes to the People’s Republic). To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS & Android). His column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1-855-3327653).
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Winners: Irene Wegmann was the winner of the $2,500 gift card for Rimbey Co-op in the curling club’s draw held Dec. 19 at the curling rink. Wegmann plans to donated $500 of the gift card to Rimbey Food Bank. Cheryl Jackson won a $200 Esso card and Mary Olsen, Laurie Smith and Collin Scholtz each won $100 Esso gift cards. Treena Mielke Photo
Mental health first aid course coming in Jan. By Treena Mielke Even as the door barely closes on the holiday season, mental health dragons will continue to rear their ugly heads and Canadians will be forced to deal with an illness that does not easily make itself known. Leanne Evans, program co-ordinator for Neighborhood Place said statistics show that every Canadian is indirectly affected by mental health issues and 20 per cent are personally affected. A mental health first aid course is coming to Rimbey in January to provide education, awareness and support to those affected by mental health. The original course was entitled First Aid for Adults who Interact with Youth. The course being offered provides the same material as available through the original course, as
well as components dealing with eating disorders and self-harm. “This course is not just for parents, it is for anybody who wants some good information (about mental health),” said Evans. “There’s a huge, huge need out there for awareness and understanding,” she added. The course is to be held at Blindman Valley Youth Centre on Thursday and Friday at 8:30 p.m. with supper provided on both evenings. It will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and lunch will be offered. This course is being made available through Rimbey & District Victim Services, Adult Learning and Community Wellness (facilitated by Neighborhood Place). To register call Leanne at Neighborhood Place at 403-843-4304 or adult learning at 403-843-3201.
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Bentley couple recognized for tireless volunteerism By Treena Mielke
fact, most times a profit was realized. “People got to know what he was coming for Paul and June Norvila, well known in Bentley for their tireless contributions to the community, when they saw him,” said June. “It got so they were were recognized recently at the agricultural soci- expecting him to remind them (about the handbook).” ety’s AGM for a job well done. Paul also was the horseshoe club contact and Unfortunately, the couple was not in attendance to receive the plague with their name on it, nor be liaison for the ag society and served on the Blindprivy to the accolades given to all the recipients man Valley Ag Centre building committee from its inception until it dissolved in 2010. from ag society president Joan Dickau. Norvila worked just as hard as her husband to “Paul was in the hospital and anyway, we contribute to the ago society, using her gifts as a didn’t know about the award,” said Norvila. “We had received an invitation, but nothing seemed any reporter to promote the event. In 1996 she took over as editor of the fair and different and we didn’t realize we would be recrodeo exhibitors’ handbook. She did this for 15 ognized.” years and is pleased to note the little book won Norvila said she and her husband are honored some awards when it was entered in provincial ag to receive the recognition. “It is a real honor to know after all these years society contests. Norvila was also convener for the fair bench they thought enough of us to put our name on a exhibits art show from 2003 to 2007 and guided plaque. And, really, we enjoyed helping out, both new conveners, finally helping to organize it in of us.” Paul became a director of the Bentley and Dis- 2010 when no conveners stepped up to the plate. She also was convener of the first stock dog trict Ag Society sometime around 1986 and retrials for three years. This job included gathering mained on the board until the fall of 2011. He also prizes and getting donations. chaired the finance committee and went through She continues to help with the horseshoe tourthe ranks as second vice president, first vice presinament. dent and president. While Norvila does her best to provide stellar For several years Paul collected donations coverage of all events for the newspaper, she also which went towards the publishing and mailing of enjoys the events as a spectator and being with her the fair exhibitor’s handbook. Because of his tireless efforts there was no cost to the ag society, in family. Also honored by the ag society was Merlyn Wilson and Chloe Ree. Doris Bargholz, an original founding memThe Rimbey Municipal Library would ber, was the first to be like to thank everyone who made our honored by the ag society in November 2009. fundraiser such a huge success: She was a member for more than 40 years.
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Wolf Creek Schools looks at solution for high payouts for sick leaves and disability costs give trustees month-to-month information program will be accessed a lot more freBy Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye High payouts for sick leave have left regarding the number staff on disability quently,” said Lovell. Trustee Lorrie Jess’s worry was having Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) seek- and sick leave. Hemming and Lovell will another person at the WCPS offices and the meet with trustees after six months with ing a way to manage the situation. In 2013, WCPS paid $561,000 in sick results. “The duration of absence, I think, feedback from people. “We have to communicate it in a way leave up to 90 days, explained Jayson will be decreased,” said Lovell. that there’s understanding in the intent and Lovell wants Hemming to be as proacLovell, assistant superintendent for people services. “We’ve had to top up the amount tive as possible with staff and if this pro- purpose of this,” replied Lovell. “The secgram does well, he hopes for a long-term ondary part, I think, is critical is the benefit and actually grow it a little bit.” to the employees.” He asked trustees during the Dec. 17 plan. Many organizations are now realizing Trustee Bob Huff asked if the job is too board meeting to approve contracting Eric Hemming, of Hemming Disability Man- demanding for staff who go on disability. the importance of disability management, he added. “It’s an investment in our people “How are we going to deal with that?” agement Services, for six months. Lovell believes there will be a more and organization.” “This is a very proactive approach,” If implemented correctly, Lovell beproactive approach in communicating with said Lovell. lieves WCPS will save money and help staff and he hopes to ensure workers stay He feels WCPS has a responsibility to help staff who may be taking many sick connected to their job. “There will be a staff. Trustee Barb Walker favored the redays. He wants the Alberta Teacher’s Asso- comprehensive communication plan (for ciation to be part of the process so that the staff) to know this support is available to quest as she feels when teachers go on disability, this negatively affects the students group understands the motivation behind them.” An early intervention program at as well. With this program, trustees will hiring Hemming, which Lovell estimates WCPS is another tool meant to help, Lovell also have better information regarding sick to bring a cost at $40,000. Typically when an employee takes said, but it has not been used much. There leave without making assumptions. Huff agreed. “It can provide us with time off, they tend to drift away from the has not been the means to provide early inorganization and Lovell wants to see how tervention in the division and this program some proactive planning down the road.” Money to hire Hemming will come WCPS can bridge that gap. “Employees should address that issue. “I anticipate this early intervention from WCPS’s disability fund. literally drift off into a place where they’re disNEED A connected.” He feels WCPS can help employees Check status of 3 Government keep their job and benLooking for Playschool Adventures? efits with a proactive apGrants/Assistance each worth proach to helping them. Fingerprints Playschool offers morning classes $5000 or more If staff go into long-term 8:30 - 11:30 am CHECK BIG IRON’S SPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGE disability, past 90 days, Worth more than: $5000 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. they take approximately (children must be age 3-5 years and potty trained) PLUS FREE “KONTINUOS SHOK” CHLORINATOR 30 per cent pay cut but it the school division can 10 YR. TIME PAYMENT PLAN O.A.C t NO DOWN PAYMENT 2014 classes resume January 7th till May 29th help bring them back to RED DEER 403-346-7550 work within 90 days Inquire at 403-843-4790 there is some benefit to www.rimbeychristianschool.com them and WCPS. Casual/drop-in space is also available on Tracking how well Wednesday mornings. this plan works, and whether it saves money, Must book by phone Tuesday noon on day View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions will prove a challenge prior to visit - $15.00 per visit. online at www.1800bigiron.com but Lovell intends to
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Bentley school concert pirates help promote Santa Claus By June Norvila It was the annual school Christmas Concert with the community invited. There was no room at the inn - or rather the Blindman Valley Ag Centre hall or the hall’s parking lot with people having to park in the arena parking area or by the recycle area and walk to the Bentley school’s Christmas concert on December 12. Although 320 chairs had been pre-set up, even after every other chair the hall had was hauled out, some people stood at the back and around the sides of the hall. The audience was an estimated 400 people. “The show’s message is about ‘Christmas is a time for giving, caring, and sharing what we have, even if we don’t have a lot. We can GIVE of ourselves in service to others,” stated teacher/ show director Marla Kolybaba. “This point is super important to me.” The entire program was projected onto a big screen at the front so people everywhere could see the performers. First up were the youngest ones. The playschool children sang songs like Incy Wincy Spider, Wheels on the Bus, Head and Shoulders, and the ABC song under the direction of teacher Kathleen Moore and educational assistants Dawn Dojahn and Jan Bickford. The Kindergarten class, directed by teacher Denise Henry and EA Joan Ree, sang a medley of ‘snowflake songs’ as that was their theme. A power point featuring exemplars of artwork done by grades six to nine fine arts classes, with the theme “The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure”, had the music ‘This Little Light of Mine’ added. Vivien and Domenica Schunk shared their talents on saxophone, violin, and flute by performing interludes of quiet listening music. The main feature was the holiday musical play “A Pirate Christmas” that tried to show it is better to give, and that even pirates can have kind hearts and help out at Christmas time. Grades one to five were involved in the accompanying singing and grades three to five fine arts students were the actors. The head pirate and the Santa Claus were outstanding, even with Santa Claus having to keep his hands on his broken belt. The grades six to nine fine arts girls performed with hand bells before Kelsey Vig and Lexi Moore closed the official program singing “The First Noel”. J’lyn Bickford made an emotional presenta-
tion of a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Kolybaba on behalf of the staff and students. Staff who showed up wearing their “tacky Christmas sweaters” added to the fun of the evening. When teacher Jason Hazlett took over as ‘auctioneer’ for the fundraising part of the evening, the staff mystery basket for adults brought in a whopping $1,000. Another $2,055 was raised from the raffle of the Christmas gift baskets done up by each elementary classroom. Each class picked a theme like movie or games night, crafts or tea party, shopping spree or relaxation, red and green or story time, and more, and had donated items from home in them for people to buy tickets on. The Bentley school gives back to the community in a variety of ways like Gifts for Grandparents and the Blessing Pantry. There were way too many ‘special helpers’ behind the scenes to mention, including some of the staff and so many students who helped with costuming, supervision, sound system, stage hands, gift wrapping, sorting, set-up and takedown, vacuuming, delivering gifts to seniors, and more, and included the parents of the actors for helping get students to a Sunday night rehearsal, for helping ensure the actor’s costumes were ready, and for helping kids memorize their lines. Of course, especially noteworthy were the committed group of students who worked through their lunch hours. “They are all so important and special to the show,” said Kolybaba.
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Medicine Lodge Ski Area offers fun for everyone By Treena Mielke Medicine Lodge Ski Area, located just 11 kilometers west of Bentley on Hwy. 12, offers a great winter outing for the whole family. The ski hill, run by volunteers, has 13 runs, a main T-bar and two platter lifts. At Medicine Lodge there is a chance for everyone to enjoy skiing; the beginning skier who is content to glide down the bunny hills or the more advanced skier who is ready to take on a black diamond run. Gina Williams, secretary of the Medicine Lodge Ski Club said the hill is frequented by families from the area as well as larger centres such as Edmonton and Calgary. “So many families come back every year,” she said. “It’s just a wonderful place for everyone to enjoy.” Unfortunately, even though some loyal skiers return year after
year, the little ski hill nestled in the rolling hills between Bentley and Rocky Mountain House sometimes gets forgotten as skiers head to the more well known ski resorts. “Sometimes people seem to forget we are here,’ said Williams. About 20 volunteers work at the hill. Only lift attendants are paid. The hill is open on weekends and throughout some Wolf Creek School holidays. A snowboard instructor, Brandon Lansall is also on staff. “We are presently looking for a ski instructor,” Williams said. Rentals and a concession are available. The hill may stay open until the end of March, depending on the weather. Day and seasonal passes and rentals are available through cash or cheque. The ski lodge is also on Facebook.
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FISHER Mrs. L. Fern Fisher of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre, Wetaskiwin on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Fern will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her two sons, Bryan (Brenda) Gallaugher of Wetaskiwin; and Robert Gallaugher of Stettler; her two daughters, Dianna (Garry) Hammond of Alder Flats; and Mary (Jim) Walker of Calgary; one stepson, Jack (Debbie) Fisher; and three stepdaughters, Moira Gates, Myrna Nadworny, a n d M a r y ( To d d ) N e l s o n ; a s w e l l a s n u m e r o u s grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by two brothers, Bob (Sue) Taylor of Winfield; and Ed (Wendy) Taylor of Wetaskiwin; and one sister, Judy (Gordon) Grinde of Wetaskiwin; in addition to many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Fern was predeceased by her husband, Henry in 2008; one son, Elmer; two brothers, Billy and Gordon; and two sisters, Donna Kruse and Norma Lefferson. An Open House in Celebration of Fern’s Life was held at the Wetaskiwin Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1559, 4915 - 49 Street, Wetaskiwin on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation took place at the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer. An Interment of Fern’s Cremated Remains will take place at a later date in the Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Fern’s Memory may be made directly to the CNIB, #4 - 5015 - 48 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1S9. Condolences to the Family may also be expressed by e-mail to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net
Maurice James Bagley of Poulson’s Pasture (Rimbey), Alberta passed away on December 21st, 2013 at the age of 84 years after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Doreen of Poulson’s Pasture, 3 sons; Shawn, Paul and Kelly, all of Calgary, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 sisters; June Zey of Calgary and Madeline Ball of Montana. At Maurice’s request, there will no formal funeral service. Cremation entrusted to Wilson’s Crematorium. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca. WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Rimbey and Lacombe in charge of the arrangements. 403-843-3388 403-782-3366 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”
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Painters/ Decorators
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403-843-4172 Personal Services
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Pet Services
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Dog Shelter Boarding Dogs for adoption Dogs to surrender www.pawsandclawsanimalrescue.ca click courtesy adoptions
Phone (403) 783-7447 We change daily to serve you better.
Septic Service
1375
SilverBelt Septic Service for your septic tank service & port-a-potti rentals Home 403-843-2840 Cell 403-704-5224
Well Drilling
1400
Required in Rimbey area for Elderly Female. Salary of  $1893.00/month less $14.12/day room and board. E-mail Resume to : svenra@persona.ca Fax Resume to : 403-746-8161
Building Supplies
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions
1530
1550
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Firewood
1660
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Misc. for Sale
1760
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Wanted To Buy
1930
TAMARACK
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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 LAST SALE OF THE Farm Auctions ..................2090 SEASON DEC. 18 Livestock ..........................2100 NO ANTIQUE SALES IN Livestock - Exotic..............2110 JANUARY Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 RESUMING MID Horses ..............................2140 JANUARY Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 WE BUY FOR CASH. Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 403-304-4791 Check Pasture Wanted ................2180 website for full listing Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 www.bigstrapperauctions.net Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A
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Well Drilling
1400
Grain, Feed Hay
2190
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RIMBEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or dave@hannasseeds.com.
Suites
BENTLEY WESTVIEW Senior Apts. 1 bdrm. units available Jan. 1 Must be Senior, no pets.
403-748-4089
For Rent #3000 - #3200
Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
3 BDRM. HOUSE FOR RENT IN RIMBEY. F & S included. No pets, no smoking, allowed.
403-843-2159 Manufactured Homes
3040
PONOKA MOOSE LODGE IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS For the rental of a modular home site. Please contact Lynn at 403-358-6580 for details.
Suites
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Houses For Sale
4020
403-843-4124 or 403-783-0579.
* RIVERSIDE APTS. * Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street. 403-357-0287
Transportation #5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
Motorcycles
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Manufactured Homes
4090
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Mortgages Bought/Sold
4190
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Financial #4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
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DO YOUR
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Kidz Korner
Brought to you by: Rimbey & Area Early Child Development Coalition
Remember to play! Simple Activities to do WITH your child (3 - 5 years) ➢ Sing Christmas carols with your child, like “Jingle Bells”; “Rudolph the red nosed reindeer”; “Santa Claus is coming to town ➢”.Play “freeze”. Play some music and dance together. Turn off the music and “freeze or stop”. Turn the music back on and “go”. ➢ Fill a plastic spray bottle with water and food coloring. Have them spray onto the snow to make designs. If it is too cold bring snow indoors and color in a container or sink. Books to read: The Night Before Christmas Why Are Traditions So Important for Families? Provide a source of identity: Traditions, and the stories they tell about one’s family, play an important role in shaping a child’s personal identity. Strengthen the family bond: Researchers have consistently found that families that engage in frequent tradi-
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Tires, Parts Acces.
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tions report stronger connection and unity than families that haven’t established rituals together. Offer comfort and security: Teach values: One of the main purposes of rituals, whether religious or secular, is to impart and reinforce values. The same goes with family traditions. Pass on cultural and religious heritage: Connect generations: Sociologists and family researchers have found that children who have a high level of grandparental involvement have fewer emotional and behavioral problems. Add to the rhythm and seasonality of life: Create lasting memories: Positive childhood memories can help make your child a happier and more generous adult. From the “art of manliness” please submit your questions to: rimbeynp@telus.net Talk to your child about the importance of giving to really make the holiday meaningful. Merry Christmas to all!
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Public Notice #6000
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
Public Notices
6010 TAKE NOTICE that the goods stored at Gull Lake Self-Storage by
DORIANNE YOUNGER, last known address in Rimbey, Alberta, will be sold to recover the cost of rent and expenses due on delinquent account. Payment for the above account must be paid in full by cash or bank draft and received no later than 12:00 noon on January 15, 2014.
RIMBEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY is now tendering for interior construction of AGRIM CENTRE.
For information please contact ken@midwestpropane.ca
403-704-6301
Draw: Const. Luke Halvorsen prepares to makes the draw for the curling club Dec. 19 while curling club president Herman Wegmann looks on. Treena Mielke Photo
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Highlights from Wolf Creek Public Schools At the December 4, 2013 meeting the Board requested that the Superintendent would review the current Christian Education Administrative Procedure. The Board wishes to determine if the program is still relevant to the needs and wishes of parents and students. Railway Crossing Issues The Board received a concern from a Mirror area resident regarding a 40-45 minute delay of a Wolf Creek Public Schools bus caused by a CN train blocking the level crossing. The Board directed the Superintendent to write a letter to CN raising the concerns held by the Board around this sort of delay and indicating the impacts delays such as this have on students. New Blackfalds School The Board requested that the Superintendent prepare process options for the Board to consider for the naming of the new Blackfalds School. The school is slated to open in September 2016. The Board will establish the process early in the New Year. Blackfalds Grade Configuration Wolf Creek Public Schools will need to es-
tablish the grade configuration for the new school being opened in 2016. This will likely have implications for the two existing schools as well. The Board received some initial enrolment projections and thoughts on the various options for configuration from the Superintendent and Secretary-Treasurer. The Board directed the Superintendent to consider the various options in light of staffing and programming as well as logistical elements such as student transportation. The Board will consider a communication strategy and avenues for community input into the process in the New Year. Request for Transportation Boundary Change The Board considered a parental request to move the attendance boundary in their area to allow for transportation to a school in the neighboring attendance area that they have chosen for their student. The Board passed a motion to uphold the current attendance boundaries. Under current transportation regulations students can meet a bus at a stop in the attendance area of the school they choose to attendand receive transportation to that school subject to space
Getting answers to environmental questions and concerns Alberta is known for the unique beauty of its pollution, hydraulic fracturing (fracking), and diverse landscape and wildlife. Like Canadians climate change. across the country, residents of Alberta are proud To help petitioners navigate the process, of their natural heritage and are increasingly the Commissioner has prepared a guide, called “Getting Answers”. For more information on concerned with protecting it. To help Canadians get answers to their en- the environmental petitions process, contact the vironmental questions and concerns, Parliament Office of the Auditor General at 1-888-761-5953 introduced the environmental petitions process (ext. 2923) or petitions@oag-bvg.gc.ca. in 1995. The Commissioner of the EnvironRelated Links: ment and Sustainable Development administers Video on the Environmental Petitions process the process on behalf of the Auditor General of http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/ Canada. The process is a simple one, which allows pet_fs_e_919.html residents of Canada to pose questions to minisEnvironmental petitions catalogue ters of federal departments and agencies about http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/ environmental and sustainable development matters that fall within federal jurisdiction. Min- pet_lp_e_941.html isters are required to reply in writing to the petiGetting Answers – A Guide to the Environtioner within 120 days. With the petitioner’s consent, the Commis- mental Petitions Process http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/docs/pet_ sioner posts both the petition and the ministerial reply on the website of the Office of the Audi- lp_e_930.pdf tor General of Canada. This helps increase public awareness of the issues that have been raised as well as the government’s response. up to E nv i r o n m e n t a l petitions to date have covered a diverse Receive Discounts from range of issues affecting Albertans such as the use of manure Rimbey Review, Ponoka News, Stettler Independent, allegedly containing the weekender, Bashaw Star, Castor Advance livestock antibiotics and its impact on human health, monitoring water resources, Contact Michele for all your advertising needs. assessing the cumu403-843-4909 lative environmental effects of oil sands Fax: 403-843-4907 sales@rimbeyreview.com projects, air and water
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availability on the bus. This option continues to be available to parents wishing to choose a school other than the designated school in their attendance area. Disability Management Program The Board of Trustees supported the addition of a Disability Management Consultant role for a six month term (January – July 2014). Mr. Eric Hemming, owner and lead consultant with Hemming Disability Management Services, will work directly with the People Services department to support the implementation of a new process of working with employees who are on sick leave or extended disability benefits. Mr. Hemming has worked for both the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and more importantly, was a senior leader with the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP). This experience has helped him develop a sound understanding of the processes unique to the education sector. The main focus of this consulting partnership is
to enhance the level of support for Wolf Creek employees by providing direct, timely assistance and contact to ensure employees receive the right service at the right time. This focus is intended to minimize the impact of illness or impairment both for the employee and students they serve. Revised Operating Budget 2013/2014 The Board received the revised operating budget for the 2013/2014 fiscal period as information. Under the revised budget Wolf Creek Public Schools is projected to operate with a $568,799 operating deficit. The revised budget is prepared annually to accommodate changes in actual enrolments and staffing levels throughout the jurisdiction. The revised budget is a management tool used to ensure the Board operates with the most current and up to date information as a means of accurately maintaining financial control and position.
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$12995 OR $129 BW
2008 FORD F150 XTR
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2011 DODGE RAM 1500
2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT
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