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‘I do not know what happened’ Surviving son clarifies his statements about fatal fire at Castor farm JOHN M AC N EIL Independent editor
school board, welcomed the announcement in Bashaw. Severson said “Bashaw School has been No. 1 on the BRSD capital plan for several years,” and that the new structure would not only benefit students and staff, but also the entire community of Bashaw.
Jason Klaus wants to set the record straight. The surviving son of a Castor-area family that vanished in an overnight farmhouse fire eight weeks ago says he doesn’t know what happened. Klaus lost his parents and sister after a blaze that police have deemed as “suspicious.” The 38-year-old farmer has faced RCMP questioning as recently as last week, and questions loom in the community whether he’s a victim or a suspect. Klaus said Monday that he’s tired of such suspicion, though he admits that he might not have chosen his words carefully in previous interviews about the case. Specifically, he regrets saying in a mid-January interview with the Stettler Independent and Castor Advance that “I’m the one who knows what happened.” On reflection, he said he was trying to protect other members of his extended family, including his grandparents, suggesting that he was the go-to family contact. “I told (the reporter) to leave my family and grandparents alone (and) to contact me, ’cause I’m the one that knows what’s happened or what’s going on, as far as just the house burning down and my family in it,” Klaus said Monday in Stettler. “As far as the crime itself, I do not know what happened.” Although he has been quoted in daily newspapers, including the Red Deer Advocate and Edmonton Journal, since the Dec. 8 tragedy, he said his remarks in the Jan. 15 edition of the Independent and the Jan. 16 issue of the Advance have caused him grief and sparked more police and public suspicion of him. “It’s made my life more upside-down, and the cops have pointed their finger at me,” he said. “I just know what happened (personally). I’ve lost my farm, my house, my family and everything that matters most to me. That’s all I know.” While some people construed his mid-January comments as incriminating, others took them at face value and thought Klaus meant he was keeping abreast of the case and perhaps even privy to the ongoing police investigation. “Some people put two and two together and used common sense, thinking that ‘Jason might be the one that knows what happened, as far as the house burning down,’ yes,” he said. “But some have taken it the other way, thinking that I actually know what happened, as far as the crime is concerned. “And I do not. It’s sad how people can be (accusatory).” The Calgary Major Crimes unit has deployed an investigative team that is working on the case full-time. Officers conducted interviews in Castor and Stettler just last week. Other than his personal dealings with RCMP investigators, Klaus said he doesn’t know how police are progressing with the investigation. “I don’t know. I have no updates on the case. I know they’re working on it as hard as they can, but I don’t know where they are, as far as getting anything solved.” He said he’s emotionally drained after the death of his father Gordon and his 40-year-old sister Monica and the suspected death of his mother Sandi, whose remains weren’t accounted for. “It’s a complete nightmare,” Klaus said. “Every day is getting harder. I’m trying to continue on with the farm and it’s harder, because everything reminds me of all three of them over there, and it’s just been a real hard roller-coaster of emotions. “I’m trying to stay focused, and with people spreading rumours … it doesn’t help. I’m having a hard time with this.”
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BEST FOOT FORWARD — Kaitlyn Jenkins, 12, of Red Deer was among 220 competitors in the Hammerfest martial arts championships that the Dual Dragons Taekwondo Club hosted Saturday in Stettler. See Page B3.
Bashaw banks on new school LISA JOY Independent reporter School officials and parents were ecstatic after the province announced last Friday plans for a new 300-student capacity kindergarten to Grade 12 school for Bashaw. “My reaction — whoo hoo,” Diane Hutchinson, the communications coordinator for the Battle River School Division, said Tuesday. Although a construction timeline hasn’t been set, the school is slated to have a capacity of 300 students and replace the current 1922 structure. “There’s mechanical, plumbing and electrical concerns that would probably be more fiscally expensive to repair rather than start from scratch,” said Lori Pearson, parent chairperson of the Bashaw School Council. Hutchinson said the division appreciates the “optimism” that the current 200-student population will grow, but said she doesn’t
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School council chair Lori Pearson and students welcome the announcement last Friday that the province plans to build a 300-student capacity school in Bashaw. know whether the school will be built initially for 300 students, or whether that will come down the road through portable classrooms. “We don’t know those things yet,” she said, adding those details will become available in the coming weeks. Pearson said she’s optimistic that there will be
growth in Bashaw and the surrounding area to help fill the new school. “I believe Bashaw has the ability and capability to grow. I am aware that the north shore of Buffalo Lake is currently undergoing development and lots are being subdivided.” Kendall Severson, the chairman of the Battle River
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Stettler entry among Alberta art stolen from Las Vegas competition ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter
When Andrea Hatch of Stettler’s Cabinet of Curiosities went to Las Vegas last week to compete in a picture-framing contest, she didn’t think her visit would end in a police station. Hatch and Cathie Antoniuk of Onoway both submitted pieces in an international competition put on by the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA). And out of all the pieces in the competition, their works were the only ones stolen. “Out of all the pieces in the international competition, it would have to be mine and Cathie’s,” Hatch saidMonday. “It was just bizarre.” Hatch’s piece, a signed comic book by Stan Lee, is estimated to be worth about $3,000. However, Hatch said that she is having it properly appraised, and that number might be low. After most of the judging was finished, Hatch and Antoniuk came across the finished pieces, which were sitting in the hallway with no security, waiting to be hung so that everyone could view them. “I kind of cracked a joke to Cathie Contributed photos about it not being as secure as it usu- Cathie Antoniuk (above) of Onoway and Andrea Hatch (below) of Stettler ally is,” Hatch said. The two women hold pieces of art that were stolen last week at a Las Vegas competition. looked for their pieces and saw that they weren’t hung yet, and then moved on. They thought nothing of it until they went to the expo later where all the pieces were displayed, and noticed that their pieces were not there. They told the organizers, who said they would look into it. Hatch and Antoniuk tried to keep calm, but that didn’t work for long. “Cathie goes, ‘You’re not doing good, are you?’ and I said ‘No, I’m not! I’m freaking out!’ Because the Stan Lee comic book is not an inexpensive object,” Hatch said. The two couldn’t concentrate on the expo, and left to figure out what happened to their pieces. Hatch hoped there was an easy explanation, like it had been dropped — which had happened to her before. The organizers promised they were looking into it, and Hatch left for a workshop. She still couldn’t concentrate and left early. She saw who she thought was the vice-president of the PPFA with a security guard — not a good sign. “I walked up to her and she just looked up at me and is like, ‘Andrea, they’re gone. They’re just gone.’ And them he would finish filling out the the competition in previous years, but I still get goosebumps,” Hatch said. After Hatch filled out a report with forms and then file the police re- if it’s run the same way, she would the security guard for the expo, risk port, although Hatch knew he prob- have “serious reservations” about reprevention for Caesars was called. In ably wouldn’t. And when they asked turning. She wants to see changes in attempt to make them feel better, he about it the next day, she found out the competition. For example, the competitors are made a joke about their work ending she was right. So Hatch and Antoniuk were at the police station until also not allowed to put any identifyup on Pawn Stars. “I’m like, ‘OK, that’s not really an hour before they had to leave, and ing markers on the finished pieces, which means they are easy to steal. making me feel happier!’ ” Hatch ultimately very little was done. The strangest part is that Antoni- Hatch would like to see a better way said. He then went on to say that they uk’s piece was a family photo from of securing the pieces, and would should feel lucky, because in all the 1920 of her father-in-law’s family like to have a system in place to track time that Caesars resorts have been — nothing like Hatch’s piece, and the items if they go missing. “It seemed like everyone relied on open, they have never had a piece of nothing that appears obviously valuartwork stolen. Two women from Al- able. In addition, Hatch’s piece was someone else to rely on someone else berta were the unlucky recipients of stacked in front of everyone else’s, to rely on someone else,” she said. but Antoniuk’s was several rows over “And no one had the ball when everythat honour. thing went wrong. So there’s a come“And I’m just sort of looking at and tucked in behind. “It’s a signed Stan Lee comic dy of errors that just resulted in, now him like, ‘Wow, you really thought that one through before you opened book — I understand that,” Hatch I have no Stan Lee comic book.” Hatch remembers saying that she your mouth,’ ” Hatch said. “It’s not a said. “Everyone looks up and goes, ‘Yeah, I understand Stan Lee, but I had to find something funny in the really good claim to fame to have.” They spent most of the day in the don’t understand why Cathie’s got situation, and she suggested that the two of them frame the police reports security office filling out forms, and taken as well.’ ” Which brings up the obvious ques- and submit them next year. then security called the police. HowUltimately, though it’s been hard, ever, security told the women that the tion of whether they were targeted Hatch has managed to take somepolice wouldn’t come, so they would for the theft. “There were 40-plus pieces in thing away from the situation. have to go to the station themselves. “It’s been a lesson about things “We learned the next day, the po- the competition,” Hatch said. “Why lice won’t come to a casino for a theft would they search through the pieces I should do before I leave, and if it’s under $40,000,” Hatch said. and pick the two Canadian pieces? I things that I should expect for them “Kinda crazy. It’s a totally different don’t know why we were targeted, to have,” she said from her Stettler culture than we are. It doesn’t make but we were definitely targeted in store. “When you put your faith in a professional organization, you expect sense. But apparently, it makes sense some manner.” So now, Hatch is trying to figure them to do what they’re supposed to in Las Vegas.” She was exhausted from the or- out what to do next, which could in- do. And obviously, they didn’t.” deal, and opted out of going to the volve a lawsuit. She said she has been happy with reporter@stettlerindependent.com station. The security guard told
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Judge scolds speeding motorist LISA JOY Independent reporter “I can take your licence right now,” Judge J. Mitchell scolded Rodriguez J. Castro in Stettler provincial court last Thursday for speeding. “This is outrageous coming into an urban area double the speed limit,” he said. “You’re this close to losing it,” the judge said as he put his thumb and finger together. Judge Mitchell fined Castro $400. • Jay Richard Ruttan pleaded not guilty to impaired driving and driving while over .08. A trial is set for Feb. 13 • Ryan Paul Chase pleaded guilty to driving while over .08. Defence lawyer Richard Wyrozub told the court he was barely over the legal limit, blowing .110 mg on Dec. 7. He was arrested after police noticed the car Chase was driving go over the centre line and sway slightly. He told RCMP he had two drinks. The 31-year-old married man with four children was given the minimum sentence of a $1,000 fine, a $300 surcharge and a one-year suspended drivers licence. • Murray W. Armstrong pleaded not guilty to taking a motor vehicle without permission and failing to appear in court. A trial is set for Feb. 13. • Dustin Matthew Gardiner pleaded not guilty to impaired driving and driving while over .08. A three-hour trial is set for June 12, where his lawyer plans to file a charter notice. • Daniel James Krautt pleaded not guilty to two counts of obstructing a peace officer, dangerous operation of a vehicle, failing to stop, and public mischief. A trial is set for Aug. 14. • Dallas Catlin Tudor reappears Feb. 13 to answer to charges of impaired driving and driving while over .08. • Justin Primrose pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and was fined $150. • Brenden Darcy Bowe reserved his plea until Feb. 27 on charges of theft of a motor vehicle, uttering threats and driving a motor vehicle without insurance. • Duane Earl Isaac pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and was fined $2,500. • Mackenzie Steven Wyatt reserved
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his plea until Feb. 27 on charges of assault causing bodily harm and causing a disturbance. • Chandra Lee Islip pleaded guilty to having a dog at large that attacked and injured another dog. Islip told the court that her German Shepherd was locked in the backyard, but got out. “Well, that’s your fault,” Judge Mitchell retorted about the dog getting out. She was fined $600 for the dog attacking another dog, $80 for having a dog at large, under the Town of Stettler’s municipal bylaw, and ordered to pay the $226 vet bill for the injured dog. Judge Mitchell told her to pay the vet bill first, saying that was the “decent thing to do,” adding the town can wait for the fine. • Corey B. O’Donoghue pleaded guilty to driving while over .08. He was fined $1,000 and given a one-year driving prohibition. • William Robert Kullman was fined $400 for failing to comply with conditions of bail. • Chad Douglas Berg was fined $230 for operating an unregistered vehicle. • Jennine A. Osborne was given an 18-month conditional discharge for assaulting a police officer in an attack she claimed she can’t recall. “I don’t remember,” she told the court Jan. 23. “I’m sure you did (do it),” said Judge J. Mitchell. “I probably did,” agreed Osborne. “You probably did,” said Judge Mitchell nodded. The charges stem from an Oct. 1, 2013, incident at the Stettler Hotel, where Osborne was “screaming at patrons,” said Crown prosecutor J. Baharustani. The Crown said Osborne “passively resisted” arrest and had to be lifted and put into the police vehicle. At the police station, Osborne threw her jacket at an officer and tried to punch him, at which point she was taken to the ground, court was told. Defence lawyer Richard Wyrozub told the court that his client is remorseful. “She did apologize to the police officer,” Wyrozub said. Judge Mitchell told Osborne that “its’ not a pretty picture the description paints for me,” adding that the “police
will always get the better of you.” • Dustin Cole Whitney reserved his plea until Feb. 27 for dangerous driving and refusing/failing to blow a breathalyzer. • Dylan Edward Pearson pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. He was fined $2,500. • Jordon James Mayhew, 18, was given a second chance by Judge J. Mitchell by way of alternative measures for a charge of possession of a controlled substance. “You need a narcotics record like you need an ugly tattoo,” said Judge J. Mitchell, adding that would destroy his life making it difficult to obtain employment in the future. “This is an opportunity (alternative Main Street, Stettler measures),” Judge Mitchell said. “You better not drop the ball.” • Shane David Nelson pleaded guilty to hunting wildlife without the proper licence. Crown prosecutor J. Baharustani told the court that Nelson shot a deer on property he wasn’t licensed to hunt on. Defence lawyer Richard Wyrozub told the court that Nelson had a licence to shoot on land nearby. “It’s a lot easier to go to Safeway,” said Judge Mitchell about the confusion of where Nelson was permitted to shoot and not permitted. Crown said that Nelson has a similar charge dating back to 1993. Nelson was fined $800. • Judge J. Mitchell ordered the guards to place a man in the courthouse cells for “10 minutes” while he thought about whether to send him to prison for uttering death threats. Louis Chase Currier went after a woman with a hammer on Oct. 16, 2013, in Stettler, said Crown prosecutor, J. Baharustani, adding that the complainant “provoked him somewhat.” Defence layer Richard Wyrozub told the court that Currier realizes he “behaved inappropriately” and had no intention of following through on his threats. “I’ve got a good mind to send you to jail,” the judge said. “I’m this close to putting you in jail for 30 days.” After being in the courthouse cells for more than an hour, instead of just 10 minutes, a tense-looking Currier was brought back into the courtroom. Continued on Page A9
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Smiles prevailed Friday as the province announced a new school for Bashaw. From left are principal Lorne Berg, school board chairman Kendall Severson, MLA Doug Griffiths and assistant superintendent Rick Jarrett.
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Bashaw welcomes school news Continued from front page Doug Griffiths, the MLA for Battle River-Wainwright, said in a news release that the province would ensure Bashaw’s new school will meet the needs of the community for generations. “In just a few short years, Bashaw and the surrounding area will be home to a new, state-of-the-art school
that the community very much deserves.” Last spring, the province announced its commitment to modernize and build 120 schools. “This new school project reinforces our commitment to invest in Alberta’s families and communities,” said Premier Alison Redford in a news release. “We are making certain that stu-
dents and communities, today and long into the future, have the worldclass school facilities they need to learn and be successful.” The replacement schools are pegged to have advanced systems and features like large windows, providing natural light and ventilation systems that improve air quality and circulation to help create a healthy learning and working environment.
‘I hope they get some answers soon’ Continued from front page Klaus lives near the fire scene. He farmed with his father, while his mother worked in Castor and his sister lived and worked in Stettler. “We did everything together almost every day, and that gets taken away from you overnight,” he said. “There’s no words to describe how I feel or what I’m going through. The shock is just too much to absorb right now. It’s awful.” Although he wanted to set the record straight about his recent newspaper statements, Klaus believes he can’t win the battle of public opinion, at least as long as the case is unsolved.
“People are talking and spreading rumours when they don’t know the truth,” he said. “That’s how small towns are. And that’s unfortunate and that’s what I’ve got to live with. “I hope they get some answers soon. Unfortunately, there’s always going to be rumours and people gossiping when they don’t have any answers.” In the meantime, Klaus said he’s trying to honour his father’s wishes and keep the farm functional. “I’ve got a farm to maintain and cattle to feed, and I’ve got to keep that up. I can’t lay down and run away from this. I’ve got to keep my head up and keep going. Dad would
want me to do that. “It’s tough. I’ve been with Dad, by his side, all the time, and now nobody is there. It’s just terrible.” Klaus asks that the communities of Castor and Stettler respect that he and his family members are grieving. “I just wish that people would use some common sense,” he said. “Not only that, but also be a little more respectful to me and my family. “I do not know what happened. I miss my family. They’re my best friends and I miss them all very much. I don’t need added stress in my life, with this.” editor@stettlerindependent.com
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Self-deception ranks as worst deception of all Deception means to trick, mislead, cheat, beguile or to provide a distorted image that leads to a false sense of reality and trust. The ancient Greeks employed the word “deceive” to describe the temporary relief that people received from watching theater performances before returning to their less-than-perfect lines. Deception is alive and well. I recall reading an article about a 150-car parking lot outside of Bristol Zoo in England. For 25 years, the parking lot was managed, rain or shine, by the same male attendant. The fees were always reasonable and the attendant was consistently pleasant. One day, after all those years of faithfulness, he didn’t show up. Management at the zoo called City Hall and asked them to send another parking lot attendant. The personnel department, after searching the records for information on the attendant, discovered that no such person had ever been on payroll. In fact, additional research revealed that the parking lot had no fee; it was designated as free parking! Further investigation revealed that someone, apparently the pleasant attendant, had installed a ticket machine on his own and then simply
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Property and property rights different things • Final part in a four-part series on property rights in Alberta When I first learned about the Redford government’s Bill 2 and what it does, I ended up thinking about an old Hollywood movie called the Streamline Express. The movie was about a fictional pre-Second World War train that could supposedly run from Atlantic to Pacific at 300 kilometres per hour. Every car had two floors, extra-wide winding staircases, huge bedrooms and a lot of other nonsense you would never see on a real train. According to the government, Bill 2 is the 21stcentury version of this fictional train. The premier, cabinet and PC MLAs insist that the sole purpose of their law is to streamline Alberta’s energy regulations while protecting landowner rights. Their new law does streamline things for the industry. But the idea that it protects landowners is Hollywood fantasy. Bill 2 euthanizes landowner rights in the same way that our veterinarian recently had to euthanize our family dog. Early on, it made sense for the government to talk about streamlining. Prior to Bill 2, if an energy company wanted to construct a pipeline, gas, or oil facility, it had to obtain multiple approvals and
From the Legislature MLA Report by Rick Strankman certificates from more than one regulator. Yet in the government’s quest to speed up regulatory approvals, it streamlined the legal rights of landowner’s right out of existence. Government MLAs asked themselves what they could do to make things super speedy for the industry and consequently decided that eliminating a landowner’s legal right to object at a hearing should be a key part of the strategy. So that’s what they did. Prior to Bill 2, if landowners objected to where an energy company wanted to locate a project or run an access road, they had the legal right to a hearing. If landowners believed the project risked contaminating ground water or could easily move ahead in some other less-intrusive way, they had the legal right to a hearing. It was the law. Now after Bill 2, if landowners have good reason
to object to aspects of an energy project on their land, they are out of luck. Their statutory right to a hearing, which had been in place for years, is gone. The Redford government killed it. They used Bill 2. As your MLA, I voted against it! The Redford government’s Bill 2 reminds every one of us about the difference between property and property rights. Property is what we own. Property rights are the legal options that determine what we can and cannot do with our property. If the government lets you own something, say a car, but denies you the lawful opportunity to drive it or sell it, your property rights will be violated. Similarly, if you own a piece of land and the government eliminates your legal right to a judicial hearing if someone wants to do something on your property, you will still own the land — it’s still your property — but your property rights will nevertheless have been violated. Regrettably, the Redford government has repeatedly demonstrated that when it comes to respecting the property rights of Albertans, it is willing to say all the right things, but not willing to do the right things. And as we all know, it is never the right time to do the wrong thing! Rick Strankman of the Wildrose Party is the MLA for the Drumheller-Stettler riding.
Chick-lit aficionado contends genre provides fun, light reading I don’t consider myself a particularly girly person. I play video games, my favourite genre is sci-fi/fantasy, I like camping, and I read comic books That said, I have a semi-obsession with the chick-lit genre. It’s important to make the distinction between chick lit and romance novels. Chick-lit is completely different, and is the literary equivalent of a romantic comedy. Stereotypically, they’re generally light-hearted and predictable, but ultimately just fun, light reading. Which I think is part of the reason why they get such a bad rap. They’re seen as reading for dumb girls who aren’t advanced enough to read the classics or something. Even though I love Emily Giffin and Lauren Weisberger, I always leave them off when asked about my favourite authors, instead focusing on the more acceptable Douglas Coupland and Dashiell Hammett. I’m trying to be less guilty about those reading preferences, but it’s been an uphill battle. Here’s the thing: I really don’t think that chick-lit is just good for those times when you want to escape or not think too hard about things. They sometimes actually cover themes that are deep and complex, but since those themes deal with emotions and relationships, it’s seen as less valid than other forms of literature — mainly because it supposedly appeals to women. Take Emily Giffin, author of Something Borrowed. She’s firmly stuck in the chick-lit ghetto and marketed toward women, despite the fact that she is very good at writing real people with real problems and real emotions. Something Borrowed debates whether love or friendship should be more important, especially if that friend has never been a good friend, at all. The se-
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Independent columnist quel, Something Blue, is about a woman’s growth from a shallow, terrible person into a more mellow, intelligent, and self-aware person. Love the One You’re With is about the nature of love and whether you ever have a choice in love. Baby Proof is about whether love can overcome a seeming dealbreaker. These shouldn’t just be woman-friendly books, precisely since these aren’t exclusively women’s issues: love, infidelity, relationship conflict, growing as a person — almost everybody can relate to those things. My favourite chick-lit novel is The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger. Everyone probably knows the story by now, but I’ll recap: Andy gets a job as an assistant to a fashion editor, who proceeds to terrorize her and take over her life. Since the first-person protagonist is a woman and it involves fashion, the book is viewed as being for women only. However, Andy has a snarky and sarcastic voice that I think would appeal to anybody — especially anybody who has ever had a bad job — and the themes, again are not femalecentric. It’s partly about navigating the
period of time between graduation and entering the adult world, and partly about navigating a situation that you are not even close to being equipped to deal with. These are universal problems, but since the main character is female, suddenly that alienates male readers — despite the fact that women are expected to read male-led books all the time. I will admit that the biggest hurdle to chick-lit acceptance is the simple fact that there is just an overwhelming amount of crap out there. As a chick-lit aficionado, I’ve had to wade through a lot of bad books to find my favourite authors, and even then they’re not always reliable. For example, Lauren Weisberger’s quality steadily fell with her first three books, while the fourth marked a slight uptick in quality. Another favourite, Katherine Neville, only has one good book (The Eight) out of the three that I’ve read. It’s enough to discourage less dedicated chick-lit hunters. I realize this may undermine my argument that it’s a good genre, but consider this: I’m a fan of an urban fantasy series called the Dresden Files. Since I’m now caught up in the series, I’ve looked around for another urban fantasy series that is a) good, b) in firstperson, and c) preferably features a sarcastic protagonist. I could live with just the first two. But you know what? I have never been able to find another good urban fantasy series. There is so much crap in that genre, too, but since it is mainly marketed to men, somehow it still manages to retain a legitimacy that chick-lit just can’t get. At some point, the idea that things marketed to women are worse quality needs to go, because we’re doing a lot of authors a disservice. And if anyone has a recommendation for a good urban fantasy book series, I’m all ears.
Another disease bites livestock business Most of the country should by now be aware of a new animal disease called Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED). It’s confined mainly to young piglets who upon getting the contagious disease subsequently die from dehydration and other complications. Its already killed millions of piglets in the U.S. and a case has been found in Ontario. The disease is harboured in manure, is very contagious and is easily spred by means of transport trucks or humans who have been in contact with the hog fecal matter. The disease was first diagnosed in the UK in the early 1970s, then spread to Europe and Asia and finally to North America. Hog producers try to prevent the spread by taking extraordinary sanitation precautions, but it seems to no avail as the disease continues to take its toll. Contagion and virulence make this disease a real challenge to contain. Curiously, containing the disease is not what will reduce its incidence. Once the disease is in a sow herd, immunity is acquired over time and the disease is controlled at least until a new variant arrives. The problem for the hog grower is that losses can be up to 100 per cent of piglets for up to two or more years as the sows develop immunity and pass the antibodies onto their piglets through their milk. The huge loss of marketable piglets is an economic setback that most producers can’t endure for long. PED is the last blow the hog industry needs, having slowly come out of almost half a dozen years of low prices that has decimated
hog numbers in most parts of the continent. It’s particularly tough in Alberta which at one time had more than 3,500 producers, but has since been reduced to about 300 stalwart growers mostly Hutterite colonies and a handful of large commercial operations. With the outbreak in Ontario, it would seem it is just a matter of time before PED arrives in this province. As yet, there doesn’t seem to be a viable vaccine to forestall the spread. There has been some positive outcome from the spread of PED, hog prices have increased for those that have finished hog to sell. Hog futures are also higher as speculators bet on a pork shortage next spring and summer in time for the bbq season. Some weaner pig operators in Canada are also seeing demand and prices increase as American finisher operations are importing replacement weaners to offset reduced production from the U.S. sow herd. It all would seem temporary, at least until the sows build up their immunity to PED. What is curious is the urban media response to the outbreak. Headlines are regularly seen in the print media, and earnest-looking TV announcers pronounce on the hog epidemic. For-
tunately, most qualify their proclamations with the statement that PED is not transmissible to humans, nor a threat to food safety. But then so are a lot of other animal diseases than receive no attention from the urban press. One suspects that urban news agencies are trying their best to sensationalize the outbreak, but unfortunately they have no human health angle to exploit. They don’t even have a curious colloquial name to attach to the name of the disease to fearmonger gullible consumers. Those remembering the BSE crisis might recall the fascination the urban press had with the words “mad cow” disease. There wasn’t a headline to be found anywhere that didn’t contain those provocative words. PED for some reason hasn’t been given a more descriptive name, perhaps by design, although it’s hard to determine who makes up such curious names. One notes other diseases with rather nasty names such as: puking fever, daft lamb disease, lumpy skin disease, bluetongue and the always worrisome pizzle disease. Media name fascination seems to depend on the species. Cattle and hogs seem to be favourites for using descriptive titles. Chicken seems to be spared. For instance, the media uses the term avian influenza, rather than the more alarming bird plague. In the end, this latest livestock epidemic will to pass, either through sow immunity or an effective vaccine will be created. One wonders when and where the next livestock disease will appear.
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STETTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Submitted by Stettler Elementary School The Stettler Elementary School and Stettler Middle School students enjoyed presentations from Mr. Rob Lennard, “The History Wrangler,” last week. Mr. Lennard sang songs about Alberta’s history, and played a game show with students, quizzing them on what they knew about our history. He also gave information on the Central Alberta Heritage School Fair that will be taking place in Lacombe in May. Chloe Shingoose was the lucky winner of a historical fiction novel that Mr. Lennard wrote. On Monday, Jan. 20, three Stettler Elementary students and principal Sharon Fischer were invited to attend the Rotary dinner at the United Church to deliver a presentation about SES’s “Leader In Me” program. Emma Werbowesky, Carter Olson and Sarah MacPherson did a fine job with their presentation, and Stettler Elementary thanks the Rotary club for its interest in our program.
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From left are Stettler Elementary School principal Sharon Fischer, with Carter Olson, Sarah MacPherson, Glenda Buelow and Emma Werbowesky at the SES “Leader in Me” presentation to the Rotary Club of Stettler. At right are Chloe Shingoose and Rob Lennard.
‘ROYAL’ VISIT
Royal Purple’s first lady embraces Stettler hospitality ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter
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Marg Brown, Supreme Honoured Royal Lady of the Royal Purple, visited the lodge in Stettler on Monday.
The Royal Purple’s Supreme Honoured Royal Lady (or president), Marg Brown, was in Stettler on Monday to visit the lodge and update the Royal Purple in town on what is happening with the umbrella organization. “Oh, it’s exciting,” said Joan Hennel, a member of the Royal Purple. The Royal Purple is an auxiliary of the Elks, and is an organization specifically for women. The group has almost 200 lodges and about 5000 members across Canada. As Supreme Honoured Royal Lady, Brown has visited 20 of those lodges since she took the position in July. And she had a good time in Stettler. “It’s been excellent,” she said Monday. “The hospitality is great.”
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I never thought we really could, But, our loving God is so kind and good. The giver of a giŌ, who never ceases giving; ProtecƟng a special love that never stops living. Carrying us gently on the rough and tough ways; Blessing us richly in our bright and light days. Two very special daughters, beauƟful giŌs; a precious part. And two cherished grand-daughters, true treasures of life & heart. The seeds He has sown, some most painfully grown; Have blessed us and shown, we didn’t do it on our own. Always there with us in Ɵmes of sorrow and tears; Loving us and guiding us all of these years. One thing I know for sure when we reach His shore, We will only be able to love beƩer and more. To all those who said it never would last, Give credit and glory to the Captain at our mast. (We most certainly do!!)
Saturday, January 25, 2014 HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY to my dearest Greg Today I give thanks to God for such a good faithful man. And, I thank you, for always co-operating with His plan.
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Although she admits that the position as president of the Royal Purple is a time commitment, she is enjoying it nonetheless. Especially meeting with the different members of the Royal Purple, which she describes as a “joy.” “You have to set aside that year for the Royal Purple, and I haven’t regretted a minute of it,” she said. Brown started out with the Royal Purple 38 years ago in Lloydminster, because she thought it was a good organization to belong to. “I think for a lot of things, if they didn’t have the Royal Purple to help them out financially on some of these projects that they do, then they probably wouldn’t get done or would take longer.” Brown said. “I know the Royal Purple and the Elks are very obliging and hard-working to support things.” Brown spent seven years as a member of the provincial executive team of the Alberta Royal Purple Lodges Association before becoming Supreme Honoured Royal Lady. “As a Supreme, I can still be ousted,” she said. “But they feel that after seven years … working in the national executive and so forth, that you try your best.” Her primary duties are to keep things organized and make sure that the organization is running smoothly, along with visiting lodges across Canada. Last year, the Royal Purple president was from Iqaluit, and visited the two lodges in the Maritimes. Brown visited the lodge in Big Valley on Tuesday, and then headed back to Lloydminster.
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Stettler residents trash town’s garbage pickup ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter
Stettler residents are raising a stink about the town’s new garbage-pickup policy. Last week, the Town of Stettler asked residents to put their garbage “out front,” instead of in the back alleys, because of lane conditions inhibited by ice ruts. While the abrupt change has angered outspoken residents, the town believes the change is effective. “So far, it’s going really well,” said Melissa Robbins, the town’s director of operations. She said that in the first three days of the new system, “only seven residents” called the town office to report that their garbage was missed. The town moved to front pickup because of changing weather patterns that caused the garbage trucks to leave deep ruts in the lanes. Robbins said that causes cars “to bottom out.” The response on the town’s Facebook page wasn’t positive. More than 40 people commented on the garbage post on the Town of Stettler page, and most of those were complaints. From saying they were “disgusted” to calling it “a fiasco,” residents weren’t taking this change quietly. And the same concerns were repeated.
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Garbage pickup in Stettler has moved from the back lanes to the front streets, and the town’s new policy has collected criticism. “I see now that collection day has come and gone, that all my neighbours who do not have rolly bins may have justified concerns regarding cats and birds,” said Stettler resident Sandy Clark. “And placement of the trash, considering there really is no good place to put it in the front.” Other people brought forward
concerns about garbage trucks blocking the streets and bins getting knocked over, and many suggested that the town should just plow the lanes. “My bigger concern was with the town’s apathy regarding grading the laneways, as I have an 88-year-old disabled Second World War vet living in my home
that requires I use the laneway to collect him at the back door to transport him to and from appointments,” Clark said. Robbins, however, pointed out that the lanes have been plowed several times. “Plowing laneways is very different from plowing streets,” she said.
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When the town plows lanes, the plows leave “windrows” on either side of the lane, and they are running out of room with the amount of snow. “The reason to switch from back to front was only because of the warm weather and to prevent rutting,” Robbins said. The move is temporary.
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Council approves budgets for youth centre, Handibus ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Two organizations submitted their budgets for towncouncil consideration at last Tuesday’s council meeting. Pauline Christian and Winnie Bissett presented the Heartland Youth Centre budget. Bissett talked about a few success stories of the HYC, and gave a summary of what went on there in 2013. The teenagers involved put in a combined 1,455 hours of service, including highway cleanup and a drive for the food bank. Membership started out at about 260, and went up to 300 by the end of 2013. Christian initially predicted a shortfall of funds, but HYC ended up within budget for 2013. “I’m not really concerned about 2014,” she told council. The town accepted the budget and allotted $40,000 for the continued operation of the HYC, which is what council normally does. The Stettler and District Handibus Society also did well in 2013. “We’re not quite so much in the hole as we were last year,” said Cindy McDonell, chairperson of the Handibus Society. The Handibus Society predicts a lower deficit for 2014, as passenger numbers have risen slightly. They are also anticipating receiving $20,000 from the town. The Handibus is the only wheelchair-accessible public transportation for the County of Stettler, and as of the end of 2013, had almost 7,000 passengers. The Handivan has had almost 500 passengers as of the end of the year. The budget presented by the Handibus Society was also carried by council.
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The County of Stettler has announced plans to provide a shelterbelt tree-purchasing program for 2014.
County fills purchasing void by offering shelterbelt service ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter With the federal government cancelling the Prairie shelterbelt program last year, the County of Stettler has decided to offer a shelterbelt planting program for 2014. Those who want to buy shelterbelt trees will pay, because of the loss of federal funding, the county says. The county plans to co-ordinate orders and delivery. The previous shelterbelt program had been in place for 100-plus years, and the county said that it’s important to offer that service. “We feel it’s important to replace
that program because trees are a must,” said Quinton Beaumont, the director of agricultural services for the county. They’re a need for the area, anywhere. Trees only have a certain life cycle. Once the tree is done, it’s done. So we need to replant that tree.” He added that a shelterbelt program is necessary to add oxygen to the air, retain moisture in crops and reduce the area’s carbon footprint. Residents can place their order with the county at the county website, or at the county administration building by March 28. The county will place the order with Marketland in Bowden, and transport the trees to Stettler’s county yard before May 15. Marketland was chosen because it
has plenty of trees in stock. “We wanted to provide our residents with the best options for 2014,” Beaumont said in a news release. If needed, residents can rent a tree planter from the county for $25 a visit. However, that’s only if the resident is planting 200 or more trees. The county will provide someone to operate the equipment, but the resident must provide a tractor and operator to pull the tree-planting equipment. If the resident doesn’t pick up the trees within a few days of notification, the trees will be disbursed. Beaumont said that process can take different forms The county will give the trees away to other residents, or the county will plant the trees elsewhere.
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ENDIANG-BYEMOOR NEWS By Les and Rosemary Stulberg Warm, spring-like weather on Saturday had residents enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. That all changed on Sunday when temperatures plummeted. By coincidence, the winners of the Endmoor Drop-In Center’s crib night on Tuesday were the same as the last meet. Eleanor Schultz posted the top score and Eileen recorded the second place score once again. Next crib night will be Feb. 4 at the centre at 7:30 p.m. Linda Kobi, Gwen Keith, Mandi Dushanek and Pricilla Brown representing the Friends of the Byemoor School volunteered at Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer on Saturday. They prepared supper for 25 people who have children in the Red Deer hospital to show support for them as they deal with their ill children. Kudos go out to you for your volunteerism, girls.
With Alberta’s rapidly growing population new federal constituencies have been created in the province. Of local interest, Len Webber has announced he is putting his name forward as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the new riding of Calgary Confederation. He is the current MLA for Calgary-Foothills and has ties to the Endiang community. His father, former MLA Neil Webber, was raised at Endiang and Len’s grandparents Charlie and Kay Webber and great-parents Albert and Bess Webber were longtime Endiang residents. Steve and Carla Johnson and their children Lincoln and Alaina along with Carla’s parents and brother from Hanna, Jack and Dolores Clow and Jeff Clow, all enjoyed a family vacation in Hawaii. Dale and Dee Green were accompanied by friends from Stettler, Chuck and Colleen Houston, Charlie and Wynn Nemetz and Darren and Debbie Sutton, to the Big
Island of Hawaii where they too enjoyed a wonderful winter vacation. The Endiang-Byemoor community has some very good entertainment coming up in the next couple of weeks — be sure to take it in. Allen Christie is in concert at the Endiang Hall on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. His music is authentic to his Alberta country roots. Tickets are available at Ruthie’s Roost or can be reserved by calling 403-579-2522 or 403-585-8379. The Byemoor Hotel is presenting live entertainment on Feb. 8 beginning at 8:30 p.m. MoJo Williams and Ron Carrothers will be featuring a mix of country, rhythm and blues, 1950s and 60s rock and roll and classic jazz. Keep in mind the next Byemoor School Council meeting is on Feb. 10 at the school at 7 p.m. The Endmoor Arena was a busy place as
HALKIRK HERALD By Rose Koenraadt and Dorothy Anderson The Halkirk Elks cancelled their Christmas supper due to the cold weather in December and so the year end donations were delayed until the new year. Local organizations that benefited were the Valley Ski club, Halkirk Hicks 4-H club; Circle Square ranch; Coronation/Castor Victim Services; Castor / Halkirk Handivan; Paintearth Adult learning; Gus Wetter High for uniforms and the National Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Kids. These donations come from
the surrounding community and their support of Elk fundraisers. The Seafood supper and Comedy night that will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 is one of the Elks popular evenings and the club expects a sell out crowd. Tickets are available from Elk members, Halkirk Snack Shack, Castor Drug store and Wells Furniture in Stettler. Last week, all the Castor hockey teams were playing in town. Halkirk players, on a variety of the teams, involved this year are Brandyn and Brody Baird, Casey and Sage
Gonda, Devon and Toryn Johnson, Trey McGilivray, Logan and Tayah Perry and Owen Schauer. Local coaches are TJ Baird and JD Johnson. We send special birthday greetings out to Alice Duke who celebrated her 95th birthday with a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, Jan. 25 ( that’s the actual date) in Castor. Alice makes her home in the Extendicare facility. Congratulations to Colin and Jennifer Pekrul from Strathmore on the birth of a son, Greyson Carter, born on Jan. 22 in Calgary.
DONALDA DIARY Greyson has a big sister, Emily, who is 6 and a big brother, Austin, who is 4. This is the 4th grandchild for Don and Kjerene Engel and a great-grandchild for Louie and Fern Engel. Jan and Rose Koenraadt were among the group of 25 people that returned from a trip to Jamacia. The only bad day was on the day they left where it rained in the morning. News has been received that there will be a funeral memorial for Paul Thibault on Feb 22 in the Blackfalds Hall at 1 p.m.
BIG VALLEY BULLETIN By Linda Stillinger Twelve players came out to enjoy an afternoon of crib at the Big Valley Inn on Sunday, Jan. 26. Vi McCarty took first place, Joanne Murphy took second and Len Shaw took third while the booby went to Caroline Pound. This week Ernie Petrussia won the regular draw and Elaine Johnson won the 50/50. Welcome to new comers Elaine Johnson and Phil Bryant from Drumheller. We look forward to seeing all of you again next Sunday, Feb. 2 at 1:00 p.m. At the Drop In Centre, there were 10 players out for crib this past Sunday. First went to Ed Whiteside, second to Lynne Palmer, third to Connie Whiteside and the booby went to Donna Clark. Everyone had a great time. The Big Valley Drop In Centre hosts crib tournaments every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. and every Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:00 p.m. There were 21 people at Big Valley’s Hall Board Bingo on Thursday, Jan. 23. No one won
the Progressive Jackpot so it is still building. The Consolation winner was Bob Sinclair. The Bonanza was won by Joe Schell with Vi McCarty taking home the Consolation. The Loonie Pot is sitting at $152.00 and building. The next Hall Board Bingo will be on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The Big Valley Legion has scheduled a meeting for Monday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. The Friends of the Big Valley are very excited to be able to offer the Library’s first ever community MOVIE NIGHTS. On Friday, Jan. 31 we will be hosting a “Teen Movie Night” and on Saturday, Feb. 1 our “Family Movie Night” is scheduled; both to begin at 7:00 p.m. Please contact the Library for the movie titles, and then come out and join us for some fresh popcorn, refreshments and a great film. To keep up to date on upcoming events being offered at the Big Valley Library, please contact us at 403-876-2642, stop by to see the February schedule of events
calendar posted on the Library’s bulletin board or check out the Library’s Facebook page. The 2014 dog licenses are now available at the Village office. Don’t forget to register your dog. Prices will be $10.00 for altered and $20.00 for unaltered canines until the end of February. Happy Birthday wishes for February go out to Bruce Cartier – 1, Tim Skocdopole – 1, Lenard Shaw – 2, Jan Boice – 3, Mikhyla Daychief – 5, Rebecca Johnston – 5, Hazel “Vandy” Koshure – 6, Colleen Shaw – 8, Gloria Saar – 8, Geneva Balcom – 9, David Webster – 10, Tammy Webster – 10, Chuck Houston – 11, Terry Annable – 11, Marion Annable – 12, Merrick Saar – 12, Jean Ross – 14, Murray Stewart – 14, Les McBride – 14, Anthony Daychief – 16, Keith VanHaga – 17, Sharon Duncan – 18, Caroline Anderson – 19, Shawn Nyuli – 19, Marie Brenchley – 20, Ryan Annable – 20, Andy Damen – 22, Kennedy Gridley – 24, Ryland Stefanik – 28 Happy anniversary to Allan and Nora Saar – 8.
RUMSEY RECORD By Patty Steen The Rumsey Snowmobiling Poker Rally has been cancelled. It was planned for this coming Saturday, February 1. The planners have decided that conditions have deteriorated too much to make it possible to ride out in the countryside. If the snow returns, they will give it another try. The Birthday Club at the Trochu Lodge was held this past Monday, January 20 and Judy Stoneman was hostess with a delicious cake to share with the residents. There were 3 birthday celebrants, two from the lodge; Dorris Hodgkinson and Kathy Wagstaff; one from the Extended Care floor; Helen Lippert. Jim Deering and his band provide the entertainment and singing. Next month’s birthday party will be held on February 10 with Jean Richmond hosting. The Mens bonspiel wrapped up this Saturday. There were 16 teams that entered and lots of good curling was enjoyed by both spectator and curler. The top teams of this year were: 1st in the 1st event went to Rod Nelson, Mike Steen, Mark McNaughton and Cayle Griffith with 2nd in the 1st going to Chris Laisnez, Curt Watts, Mike Fahey, Blaine Chapman. Congratulations on an excellent game played on Saturday by all reports. First in the 2nd event
went to Cam Grant, Jack Dawson, Al Lamlee, and Ralph Smeal with first in the 3rd going to Tim Primrose, Dwayne Griffith, Dave Webster, Chad Sorenson and Curt McNaughton (I understand that Curt was a first round draft pick stolen off another team!) The Ag Society wants to let everyone know that Kevin Martin is on board to visit us on March 21. This should be a fun day for all curlers. Mr Martin will be visiting the Morrin School first then coming to the Rumsey Curling rink to give a junior clinic in the afternoon. Supper is open to all who want to attend, tickets are $40 and you can get them from any board member. Following the supper, there will be a change to visit with Kevin Martin when he gives a brief talk about his experiences. Don’t forget about the chance to win a spot at an adult clinic the following day, Saturday, March 22 this evening. There will be a live auction to follow and a dance to complete the evening. Keep it on your calendars, you don’t want to miss out. I have to report some sad news of the passing of Jack Houghton. He lived in Scollard but spent a great deal of time in Rumsey at many of our events. The funeral is expected to be held on Thursday, January 30 at 2 p.m. at the Rumsey Hall. The date of the Crop Produc-
all five local hockey teams had home games there on Saturday. The morning kicked off with a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausages, eggs and hashbrowns being served. In the first game, the mites won over the Delia team, 8-4. The novice game saw the Kneehill White Chiefs post a 9-4 win over the local team. It was a victory for the peewees, winning 5-4 over Lacombe. The atoms won their game 4-3 over Sylvan Lake. On Sunday the atoms played in Blackfalds, again winning 4-3. It was a runaway for the Vipers bantam girls as they won 13-0 over Hobbema. On Sunday they played their second provincial playoffs game in Sedgewick with a 6-3 loss. On Saturday, the girls’ team will host a tournament in Byemoor. Your support is always appreciated. Mark your calendars for the Byemoor Curling Club’s men’s and women’s bonspiel in Byemoor, set for Feb. 24-March 1.
tion workshop is fast approaching. It is set for February 12 and open to everyone. The Rumsey Ag Society has arranged for 6 different guest speakers to give talks on Crop production and everything related to this subject. It will be held at the Rumsey hall and there will be a free lunch starting at 9 a.m. Please call Curt McNaughton at 403-368-2231 or Curt Walker at 403-368-2197 to register. This will help them plan on the lunch quantities. There are lots of new and exciting things happening at the library so stop in and check it out. Since most everything is available online now there is no reason to avoid getting your library membership and checking it all out. Want to learn a new language, try MANGO, want to read a multitude of magazines without all the subscriptions, try Vimeo, love audiobooks and ebooks, try Overdrive, and lots more to check out. (no pun intended) Keep in mind our own local radio station is still going strong, find it at AM 1580, Rumsey Retro, or online. Bob plays old time radio stories that are always fun to listen to and, of course, you can hear this column read out a couple times a week. We are well into the hockey and basketball seasons, so let me know how the kids are doing. I would love to share their news.
By Darlene Tantrum Tween Night for Girls will meet February 3rd at the Library, Tween night for Boys will meet on the February 17th. The Donalda AG Society will meet on Tuesday, February 4th, 7:30pm at the Community Hall. Coffee and fellowship at the Donalda Drop In Centre every Saturday at 1:30pm, everyone welcome. Community Promotions are gearing up for “Family Day” on Monday February 17th, 11am – 4pm everything happening at the ski hill. Come and enjoy some family fun, tobogganing, face painting, kids crafts, chili and hot dogs.
There is also the planning of the 3rd Annual “Show and Shine”, June 28th, if you have a passion and interest for this and would like to be involved, Promotions meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm at the Drop In Centre or contact Marlene at 403883-2381. Birthday wishes go out to Darryl Andres, Emily Blouin, Kiana Laye, Derwin Massey, Flo Rider, Gordon Olson, Mary Mueller, Wayne Uniat, Bill Dietrich, Herbert Mueller, Ryan Crumly, Shayne Andres, Kara Smith, Sandra Mueller, Sophia Clement, Angela Shepherd, Sean Tantrum and everyone else celebrating a birthday this week.
GADSBY GAZETTE By Paulette Heer Our deep freeze is back. Stay warm, spring is coming! Kim Gordon and her daughter Tess of Winnipeg spent four days with Merle and Donna Gordon; Cody and Ashley, coming to see new baby Everleigh. Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren motored to Saint Albert hospital on Thursday to visit Frank’s brother Delmore, on Sunday, January 26 they got word Delmore passed away in hospital. Sympathies to Frank and Eleanor; Delmore’s wife Judy and family. Frank and Eleanor joined daughter Elva and Roger in Stettler at the sports grounds on Sunday to watch Tammy, Kayla and Luke barrel race. Joyce and Bill Hansel had a busy weekend. On Thursday they had Joe and Maxine Hansel; Gordon and Shirley Reynolds for dinner to celebrate their 58th and 56th anniversary Saturday and Friday. Friday, Kathy and Larry Tuck were over for coffee and cards. Then on Saturday Bill and Joyce drove
to Provost where they visited daughter Mary Lou Botting, grandson Ryan and Leila, Bentley and Dustin; grandsons Devon and Jeff. As well as Curtis and Corinne Trennery and Cadee. While there they watched the Oilmen’s Bonspiel where Ryan, Devon and Jeff were playing. They brought daughter Sandra back to Stettler, she had spent a week or so with the family. The Gadsby Ball Association annual meeting is this Wednesday, January 29 at the Gadsby Bank Building 7:30. Everyone encouraged to attend. On Sunday, Bill and Joyce Hansel had dinner with Marie Vance then on to Musgrove’s to help young Ray celebrate his 8th birthday. it is a tradition that Joyce and Bill bring the birthday cake! Gadsby has a new CAO (chief administrative officer). We welcome Carla Tuck to the job. Get-well wishes to Smitty who was in hospital for a short while, fighting pneumonia. And belated get-well wishes to Rosalind LaRose.
BOTHA BOOSTER By Louise Bellair Another special lady is celebrating her birthday today, Jan. 29. It’s Hazel Davidson’s special day, so hope you have a great one Hazel, and Happy Birthday. This passed Monday27th, the School had their first School Council Meeting for 2014. Then tomorrow (Thursday-30th) is P.D. day, so the children have the day off. This Friday weather permitting the students will be starting their skating (weather permitting) classes. Which the Botha School would like to say a big thank you to the Botha Community Centre for arranging this. The students and staff, really enjoyed their first ski trip to Alliance Ski Hill on Friday January 17th, which everyone enjoyed. Weather permitting the Ice Arena is open daily from 9a.m. to 9p.m. Please contact Marsha Mailer at 403-742-2559, before going there to see if it’s open, with
all this beautiful warmer weather we have been getting lately, it is best to phone her first before heading down to see how the ice is. Please give her the money or mail the fees for rental to Botha Community Centre, Box 123, Botha A.B. T0C0N0. Hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves at the first Old-Time Dance for this year this passed Sunday26th. The next dance will be their Valentine Dance which happens to fall this year on Valentine’s Day February 14th, starting at 7:30 p.m.So make sure you bring your sweetheart out that evening to dance to the music from the “Black Velvet Band”. If possible please wear something red in colour. The Committee is asking everyone to bring with them buns/sandwiches or pastry to share with everyone. This coming up Tuesday, Feb. 4, starting at noon, will be the Botha monthly meeting at the Senior Centre.
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A STARS air ambulance lands in Castor last Friday afternoon to enable STARS staff and local RCMP, EMS and medical personnel to train with the rescue helicopter.
Court briefs ... Continued from Page A3 “Clean up your act and get control of your temper,” Judge Mitchell scolded Currier. Currier was fined $500 and he looked relieved when the judge added, “You can be released.” • Prisoner James Robert Gutierrez appeared via closed-captioned TV on charges of housebreaking, possession of stolen property, and failing to appear in court. Gutierrez said he prefers to appear in court in person. The case was adjourned to Feb. 13 in Stettler provincial court, where Gutierrez is slated to appear as a prisoner in person. • Paul Groeneveld, charged with assault, reappears in court March 13 for plea. • Joseph Albert Labelle pleaded guilty to assault and was given an 18-month suspended sentence. The assault occurred at a residence on Jan. 1 near Bashaw after a night of drinking to celebrate New Year’s, the court heard. Judge J. Mitchell said the number of times he has seen incidents occur because of “booze” was so many times it “would make your head spin.” Labelle was ordered to take an anger-management course and abide by whatever other conditions his probation officer orders. • Maxwell Carl Kobza’s case was moved to Red Deer provincial court March 4 for summary disposition. Kozba is charged with two counts of assaulting a police officer, two counts of resisting arrest, four counts of uttering threats of bodily harm, and two counts of mischief.
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festival goers entertained all week. As well, our new Christmas Spirits event, which featured the pairing of hors d’oeuvres and drinks set to the festive tunes by The Jazz Guys was very well attended and had people begging the committee to sell them tickets on the spot for next year! The Festival committee works throughout the year searching for new artists for the Market, planning new decorating ideas, talking with sponsors and tweaking details. We are already planning for Festival 2014 and are very excited as we work on new ideas for children’s day. We look forward to presenting Festival 2014 and should
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Lightning captain Landon Potter was in the thick of the action Saturday night as Stettler defeated the Mountainview Colts 4-3 at the Stettler Recreation Centre.
Lightning keep up with top dogs in HJHL As regular season nears end, Stettler on course for favourable playoff position JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor While renovations continued last weekend elsewhere at the Stettler Recreation Centre, the hometown Lightning cemented their third straight Heritage Junior Hockey League victory. The Lightning edged the Mountainview Colts 4-3 on Saturday night to widen the gap between the Northern Division mates, with just two weeks left in the regular season. Stettler, which also faces Mountainview in each of the next two weekends, opened a six-point lead on the third-place Colts (1710-3). The Lightning, who took a 21-9-1 record into last night’s home game against division-leading Blackfalds (21-7-2), trailed the Wranglers by just one point. “It’s a head-to-head matchup that’s crucial for first place in our division,” Stettler coach and general manager Doug Smith said before Tuesday’s game. “We’ll need some help from somewhere else down the line to make it happen, but at least we’re putting the pressure on them and making them have to win all the rest of their games, as well.” The Lightning kept pace with a two-win weekend that began with Friday’s 5-3 victory over the host Three Hills Thrashers, who are fifth in the division with a 12-14-3 record. Back home Saturday for Hockey Night in Stettler, the Lightning handed the Colts their fifth straight loss. With the seasonseries tied 1-1, the same teams meet this Saturday at Didsbury and a week later
(Feb. 8) in Stettler. The Colts got on the scoreboard five seconds into a first-period power play as Kevin Vandenhoven one-timed the puck past Lightning goaltender Simon Thieleman. Stettler answered with two secondperiod goals. Cam Wright crossed the Mountainview blue-line and ripped the puck off the crossbar to beat Colts goalie Connor Slipp at 7:08. At the other end, the Colts’ Clinton Armitage banked the puck off a Stettler goalpost but failed to break a 1-1 tie. Lightning captain Landon Potter was on the Mountainview doorstep with 3:40 left in the period, but Slipp denied him on a quick rebound shot. Kyler O’Connor gave the Lightning the lead for good when he fired the puck upstairs on the fallen goaltender with 41 seconds remaining in the period. Potter and Jake Schwarzenberger assisted on the power-play goal. Five minutes into the third period, the Kid Line went to work to put Stettler up 3-1. Adam Ternes won a faceoff in the Mountainview zone and his brother Scott Ternes scored to finish off a tic-tac-toe play that included linemate Dylan Houston. On the next shift, Colts captain Braeden Anderson scored to cut the Stettler lead to 3-2, but Derek Muhlbach made it 4-2 at 8:24 when he capitalized on Mountainvew’s inability to clear the puck. With their goaltender on the bench in favour of an extra skater, the Colts got a goal from Ryan Klinck with .3 seconds left, but
it was too little, too late. “Once we get a goal or two, we sure seem to take over from that point on,” Smith said. “We seem to skate better than them and everything. “Simon (Thieleman) made some huge saves in the second period, when the guys got caught with their pants down. But at the same time, their guy made a couple of huge saves, too, when it was point-blank. So I thought the goaltending, from both teams, was outstanding in the second period.” Thieleman blocked 29 shots, while the Colts’ Slipp made 43 saves. Mountainview, with a few players injured or suspended, couldn’t match Stettler’s depth. It’s been a familiar lament for Lightning opponents this season. “We were fairly well-disciplined and played the game that we wanted to play,” Smith said. “We didn’t really worry about line matchups, because their goal-scorers were spread throughout their lineup, so you just had to play good and solid against every one of their lines. “We have that ability to come at you with all four lines. It makes a huge difference. If all four lines are going, it takes a team that wants to work hard to be successful against us.” Lightning defenceman Dylan Muhlbach hasn’t been available lately, because his work commitments have taken him to Slave Lake through Feb. 10. “It gives the other six guys remaining a chance to go,” Smith said. “Randon Rankin has been cleared to start skating again, after
his shoulder separation, so that’ll give us another body back there to kind of get in shape and get ready for the playoffs.” The Lightning trimmed their roster before the January signing deadline, releasing defenceman Blake Johnson and forward Joel Meredith. GOALIE GEAR FOUND: Josh McCallum dressed as Thieleman’s backup on Saturday night in the absence of Jeff Skaley, who lost his goalie gear en route to the rink when it flipped out of the back of his truck. “I was texting him today (Monday) and he found it,” Smith said of Skaley. “Some guy from Coronation had picked up his gear, I guess. His blocker was kind of messed up, but he can borrow one of Simon’s, I imagine. But he found it again, so that’s good.” ROAD VICTORY: The high-powered Lightning outshot Three Hills 57-37 on Friday night. Veteran forward Jake Schwarzenberger, with a goal and two assists, led the Stettler attack. Landon Potter, Adam Ternes and Kyler O’Connor each added a goal and an assist. Wyat Haustein, on the power play, scored the first Lightning goal after Russell Olson gave the Thrashers the initial lead. Simon Thieleman, who began his junior B career with Three Hills, made 34 saves in the Stettler net. Brady Hoover, with 52 stops, was a busy boy in the Thrashers’ net. Three Hills tallied on two of its four power-play opportunities. The Lightning beat the Thrashers 3-1 in the season-series. editor@stettlerindependent.com
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Kyler O’Connor of the Stettler Lightning chats with the referee late in Saturday’s 4-3 victory, while teammate Dylan Houston (right) lines up against a Mountainview Colt.
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The Stettler Atom A Elks gather for a photo after touring the Lethbridge Hurricanes’ dressing room, thanks to Stettler Minor Hockey Association president and former Hurricanes captain Jason Hegberg. The Elks went all the way to the A final of the Letbridge tournament before losing to Coaldale 4-3 in a shootout. In round-robin action, Stettler defeated Lethbridge 5-2 and Calgary 5-3 and lost 1-0 to Coaldale. In the back row (from left) are TJ Howarth, Riley Turre, Marcus Laisnez, Reece Kranzler, Shay Anderson, Jackson Muhlbach, “little fans” Chase Anderson and Carter Kranzler, Caleb Bowers, Brier Devnich, Chance Morbeck, Skylar Hymers and Jacob Cottam. In front are coach Brent Kranzler and assistants Len Hoac, Chuck Laisnez and Troy Anderson.
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LUDWIG Teri Kay Samel Jan. 5, 1961 - Jan. 23, 2014 With heavy hearts the family of Teri Kay Samel Ludwig announce her passing after a courageous 2 month battle with cancer at age 53. Teri was born in Uranium City, Saskatchewan on January 5, 1961 and was the first child of William and Georgie Samel. As the mines closed, the family moved back to East Coulee where Teri grew up. She attended the East Coulee School until Grade 6 and then was bussed to Drumheller to complete her school years. Growing up in East Coulee she was a tomboy, playing hockey, ball, football, jumping boxcars and jumping off the East Coulee Bridge into the river. She was an active teen and loved life and adventure. During her high school years she met Joe Conroy of Drumheller and they married. They raised 3 wonderful kids together. Tanya was born in 1979, Jamie in 1981 and Joey in 1983. Although Joe and Teri went their separate ways…they remained friends over the years! Teri moved to Langley, BC and started on a new Journey in her life. She was able to travel and see the beauty of Canada while employed with West Coast Amusements. Although she has been away from this group for years she gained life long friends! Teri moved back to the Valley and worked with her sister Tracy in her businesses. She was always the first to be hired and then fired and rehired. Teri was an amazing bartender and bouncer at their family business in Rosedale, Lonestar Saloon & Gedos, but selling Wedding Gowns at Tracy’s Boutique….not so much!! In 1999 she met Rick Ludwig in Stettler and in 2005 they married and made Stettler their home. Their families blended well together. Teri and Rick were always together and they were the biggest supporters of each other. They loved the Pool League and she enjoyed watching him play ball. The friendships they found within the community were very important to her! In 2012 she created the Online Community, Stettler Bidding Wars, and with this she found her passion. She welcomed her members into her home and heart! She will be deeply missed by her husband Rick Ludwig of Stettler, her daughters Tanya Conroy (Dennis), Jamie Conroy (Tom) and son Joey Conroy and her grandchildren Michelle, Georgia, Johnny and Thomas, Rick’s children, Tasha and Cerone and their kids Logan and Cheyanne. As well she will be missed by her father Willie Samel, brothers Michael and Willie Samel Jr. and nephew Treighton and her sister Tracy Symowoniuk (Mike). As well, she will be missed by aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Teri leaves us to be with her Mom, Georgie Samel and brother Scott Samel, grandparents John and Margaret Vasko, Uncle Larry Vasko, Uncle Peter Currie and Auntie Sandy Andrews and Grandma and Grandpa Currie. Teri’s life was rich with family and friends and she will always be in our hearts!! God speed Teri and see you on the other side! The family would be honored if you would join them in celebrating Teri’s life at the Stettler Legion Hall on Saturday, February 1st from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the AB Cancer Foundation at the Red Deer Clinic or a charity of your own choice. Stettler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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SHOEMAKER Velma Velma Shoemaker was born September 19, 1922 in Bashaw and passed away in Calgary on December 26, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Velma was predeceased by her son Sydney; grandson George; brothers Lodie, Frank and Ben Knockleby; and her husband Leo. She is survived by her sister Grace; daughter Audrey (Alec); son Corey (Karen); grandchildren Kevin and Russell; and great-grandchildren Cody, Riley, Jorja, Dawson, Abigail and Hunter. A Funeral Service was held at the Bashaw Community Hall on Friday, January 3, 2014.Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. To express condolences to Velma’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To BASHAW FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
THE FAMILY OF GWEN BIBLE would like to thank family and friends for their gestures of kindness, food, flowers, visits, cards and donations at the time of her passing. We would also like to thank Dr. Drummond and staff at the Stettler Hospital for their care prior to her passing. Special thank you to Jan Richardson for officiating at the service and members of the Stettler UCW for the luncheon. Also thank you to Sylvie and the staff at Brennen Funeral Home for their care, support and thoughtfulness.
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Card Of Thanks HOLT WE would sincerely like to thank everyone who expressed sympathy and condolences with the passing of our dear mother Phyllis Holt. She was an amazing lady and will truly be missed by all who knew her. Thank you also for the many cards, memorials, gifts of food and flowers and all our friends and family near and far who attended the wonderful celebration of her life. Special thanks to the awesome caregivers she had at Bashaw Health Centre and Bashaw Meadows. In lieu of thank you cards we will be giving a donation to the Bashaw Meadows Residents Fund and the Bashaw Cemetery Fund. Janice McKinnon and family Hollis Komishke and family YATES Everyone said…He was a dear friend, he was a good provider, keen farmer and businessman. He was a joy to be around. He was a super husband, father and grandfather, he was a kind and gentle man. To us he was all of those things and much, much more. He was a man we loved and adored. His legacy is his family and the way he made us feel and of course what everyone said. Thank you for the special remembrance in what you gave and in what you said. We appreciate your love and support of our great loss at this most difficult time in our lives. Thank you to our family and friends for your support while Dad was in the hospital in Calgary and in Red Deer. Whether it was a visit, a phone call or a text message, helping on the farm or taking us for lunch or supper or perhaps letting us stay with you in your home. We appreciate everything more than you know. We thank Brennen Funeral Home for their kind and loving care, for going above and beyond and for bringing Dad home one last time. Thank you to the Byemoor Community Club for the lunch and to Kim Wasdal for her beautiful gift of music. We would also like to thank Vicki at Q.93.3 for her help in recording some very special music by Caylen for us as well. Thank you for the cards, phone calls, flowers, donations, food and the gifts and warm hugs and for all of the love shown us. A special thanks to Heather Scheler and Maureen Mappin-Smith for their beautiful tribute at the service, to Rev. Carolyn Langford for her kind words of worship and praise and to anyone that may have helped in any way. Again, our most sincere thanks to all.
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HOUGHTON It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Houghton on January 24, 2014 at the Red Deer Healthcare Complex, Red Deer, AB. Jack was 76 years of age. Jack was born Edward John Houghton on March 24, 1937 to Ted and Clara Houghton. Jack’s younger years were spent in Two Valley View and the Rumsey area. Jack met the love of his life Lauretta and the two were wed on March 31, 1959 in Trochu, Alberta. The family settled in Red Deer until Jack and Lauretta retired to the Scollard area in 2001. In 2008 Jack and Lauretta returned to Red Deer to be close to their children and grandchildren. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Ted and Clara Houghton. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lauretta, daughters, Tammi (Dave), Phyllis (Les) and son, Jerry (Lena), special grand daughters, Alice and Calina, grandsons, Dustin and Jesse, great grandchildren, Aspen, Clara, Chance, Jaxson and Charley. Funeral services for Jack will be held Thursday January 30, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. from the Rumsey Community Hall, interment to follow in the Rumsey Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to Red Deer Hemodialysis Unit, or S.T.A.R.S. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.
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BRUCE NELSON CATTLE/GRAIN FARM (NW 36-33-8-W4) near Veteran requires Farm Supervisor to supervise farm operations & manage herd. Requirements: High school; 2 yrs of ex.; Driver’s license. $16.50/hr. Apply: brkanelson @ gmail.com
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INNISFAIL LIONS CLUB is looking to hire caretakers for Anthony Henday Campground for upcoming season starting May 1. Interested party’s please call 403-358-8135 or 403-357-9654.
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RDAII required in Three Hills, Alberta. Full-time, Monday - Thursday. One year maternity leave. Email resume: drjckerr@hotmail.com or fax 403-443-5850. Questions? Phone 403-443-5820. THERE IS A CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada. Work from home. CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs.
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NOW HIRING CLASS 1 DRIVERS BURMAC MECHANICAL to transport dangerous is looking to hire a goods for oilfield service Receptionist. F/T hours, benefits available, covering company in northern Alberta. Competitive wages, maternity leave. Exp. benefits and lodging. required. Apply in person Experience hauling fluids at 6118 50 Ave. Stettler, preferred. Email: or by fax 403-742-1609 dispatch@brekkaas.com.
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Experienced OilÀeld Construction Lead Hands Experienced OilÀeld Construction Labourers Alstar OilÀeld is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Team in Hinton. Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction industry since 1969. Modular Assembly Experience is an Asset If you have a Desire to be Part of a Growing Company Please apply on our Career Section on our website www.alstaroilÀeld.com
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Prism Integrated Solutions Inc.
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Service Rig Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
We are looking for a responsible, mature, employee able to manage multiple tasks and provide quality workmanship. Must be able to work well with others as well as take independent direction. If you are interested in pursuing this career in our positive, team atmosphere please bring your resume in person to 4109 - 48 Avenue or for more info contact Christy 403-742-3555.
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TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid Haulers for Central Alberta. OilÀeld tickets req’d. Competitive wages and beneÀts. admin@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
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Sylvan Lake. Openings for Bed truck drivers and winch tractor. Top wages and beneÀts. Email resume tom@roncooilÀeld.ca or fax. 403-887-4892
WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the ofÀce. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E OilÀeld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.
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TRANSFER OILFIELD SERVICES requires a Class 1 Fluid Hauling Driver and a Class 3 Driver. Please call 780-268-4444 or email: t.o.s@hotmail.ca
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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 beneÀts. Rushton Agencies Ltd. has Please include 2 work a position available and reference names and will provide training to the numbers. successful applicant for the Please fax resume to: position of a Licensed 403-264-6725 Insurance Broker. Duties Or email to: include all aspects of tannis@treelinewell.com Personal Lines Insurance. No phone calls please. The successful applicant www.treelinewell.com must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi task in a WANTED: Experienced busy ofÀce environment. OilÀeld & Gas Operators. Please fax resume to For camp & non camp 403-742-0344 or email to operations. lou@rushtonltd.com. We Please send resume to: thank all applicants for pocketacesproduction their interest; only @yahoo.ca. applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Diamond Award Recipient
OLDER WELL MAINTAINED HOME with lots of character. 3 bedroom/ 2 bath, 1.5 storey, finished basement and double garage all on a nicely landscaped corner lot. $198,500.
FULLY FINISHED BI LEVEL that is ready to move into. 4 bedrooms, main floor laundry, fully fenced and double detached garage. GREAT FAMILY HOME! $289,444.
BEAUTIFUL MEADOWLANDS HOME with 6 bedrooms, large kitchen / dining area, beautiful hardwood and finished basement that the kids will love. Lots of room for the whole family. $499,000.
MEADOWLANDS HOME with 5 bedrooms/3 baths. Nice kitchen/ dining area, oak cabinets, finished basement with media room, lovely deck and sits on a landscaped corner lot. $349,500.
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FAMILIES WELCOME HERE! Excellent family home with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, double attached garage, 2 fireplaces. Located in quiet cul-de-sac. Extra large lot, fenced and landscaped. Great Value. #CA0026195. $349,000.
“Priceless Unbelievable View”. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home all located on a private & scenic ¼ section with a breathtaking view of the river valley. 36’ x 48’ barn, 16’ x 40’ shop, dbl detached garage, various outbuildings. #CA0016473. $775,000.
Calling All Investors - 8,800 sq. ft. of building space with 6100 sq. ft. presently leased. Great office space, storage yard with chain link fencing. Invest today for your future. #CA0007120.
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4908 - 51 Street
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4 bdrm 2 bath mobile on its own lot with single detached garage, RV parking & Large deck. $159,000. Call Edna.
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The TOTAL PACKAGE! Space and elegance. 1222 sq. ft. home on 1.58 Ac. Open concept floor plan, with 30 X 40 completed shop in back. $689,900. Call Jill.
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This 3 bdrm home would be a great starter home to build equity in. Large fenced yard and is priced to sell at $85,900. Call Atie.
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This 2067 sq. ft. 1.5 story home is just a few block from downtown, schools & Stettler Rec Center all with a pieshaped lot that is fenced & landscaped. $329,000. Call Garry.
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3100 sq. ft. Commercial bldg on a 2 acre lot. Vacant and ready. $349,000. Call Ross.
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This spotless well built 3 bdrm tri-plex is move in ready and located on a mature street with lots of trees. $229,000. Call Doug.
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4 acres with a 1085 sq. ft. home large w/garage. $192,000. Call Edna.
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This 5 bdrm 2 bath home has an open concept on the main floor including main floor laundry. Basement is partially finished and ready for your own ideas. $359,000. Call Garry.
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DNR Powerline Construction requires Journeyman/ Apprentices/Labourers for various projects in Alberta. Long term employment. Excellent opportunity for apprenticeship. Excellent benefit packages. Fax resume to 403-742-5759 or email: dnrwelding1 @dnrwelding.ca Attention: Noel. No Phone calls please. Drug and Alcohol program in effect.
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DNR Pressure Welding requires B-Pressure Welder Crew Foreman, lead hands, labourers for various projects in Alberta. Long term employment. Excellent opportunity for apprenticeship. Excellent benefit packages. Fax resume to 403-742-5759 or email: dnrwelding1 @dnrwelding.ca. Attention: Ryan. No Phone calls please. Drug and Alcohol program in effect.
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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
DNR Pressure Welding & Powerline Construction requires Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic with experience in fleet maintenance for Heavy & Light duty trucks. Excellent benefit packages. Email resumes to Harold@ dnrwelding.ca or fax (403)742-5759 No Phone calls please. Drug and alcohol program in effect. FLARETECH INC. is looking for reliable hardworking F/T B pressure and Journeyman welders. We are an expanding manufacturing outfit that can offer competitive wages and an exc. benefit pkg. Please contact Bo 403-742-2212
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County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE
GRADER OPERATOR(s): The County of Stettler is seeking a Grader Operator(s) to be responsible for the maintenance of municipal gravel roads in their designated division. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required: • Class 3 license with Q Endorsement • Previous experience as a Grader Operator with skills in summer grading and winter plowing of gravel roads • Effective communications skills in dealing with the general public • Mechanically inclined and demonstrate responsibility to maintain their grader (eg. fuel, changing blades, greasing) For the above noted position please submit resume, along with current 5-year driver’s abstract. Candidates selected will provide a criminal record check prior to commencement of work. Please respond in confidence to: Dennis Nelson, Director of Public Works dnelson@stettlercounty.ca County of Stettler No. 6 P.O. Box 1270 STETTLER, Alberta T0C 2L0 These positions may remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all for their interest in the County of Stettler, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Misc. Help
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GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca. HD LICENSED MECHANIC for the stony Plain/Westlock/ Barrhead area. Must be willing to obtain CVIP licence. Please email or fax applications to: Carillion Canada Inc.; dlefsrud@carillionalberta.ca Fax 780-336-2461.
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The Western Canada Lottery Corporation has the following job opportunities available in our Stettler, Alberta office:
Customer Care Representative Term position – approx. 1 year (Competition # 0124)
Main Street, Stettler
HELP WANTED
Casual Part Time
Sales Clerk
Drop off resume in person or email to natalie@thecloset.ca
JOURNEYMAN H.D. ACADEMIC Express MECHANIC req’d immed. ADULT EDUCATION for very busy heavy equip. AND TRAINING sales lot in Innisfail. Wage range $25. - $35/hr to start, depending on exp. WINTER START Preference will be given to those with previous GED PREPARATION equipment rental service, Feb. 10 START lifts and off road construction equipment SPRING START experience. Fax resume to 403-227-5701 or email: • Community Support bouvier9@telus.net Worker Program PARK PAVING LTD. in Edmonton has immediate • Women in the Trades Program openings for a Project Superintendent, Concrete • Math and Science for Superintendent, Shop the Trades Program Foreman, and Heavy Duty Mechanics. Send your Gov’t of Alberta Funding resume via email to: may be available. employment @parkpaving.com 403-340-1930 or via fax to 780-434-5373 www.academicexpress.ca FORESTBURG Swimming Pool is currently seeking energetic individuals for the upcoming 2014 pool season. Positions PETROFIELD Industries, available are Pool Manager, Senior Guard and Junior the Leader in manufacturing Guard. Please apply with Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resume to kcannady@ resumes for the following persona.ca or Forestburg positions: Swimming Pool Box 395 * General Labourers Forestburg, Ab T0B 1N0 * Industrial Painters Attn: Karen Application * Sandblasters must be received by * Material Handler March 1, 2014 * Automotive Electrical Technician * Journeyman Welder / FULL-TIME Apprentice MEAT CUTTER * 2nd Yr Welder with - High Level Super A. Aluminum experience High Level Super A is recruiting for a Meat Cutter. Visit our website at: The successful candidate www.tornadotrucks.com must have thorough for more details. Our knowledge of all aspects Company has an of meat cutting, and have enthusiastic fast paced the ability to work quickly working environment, with and effectively. advancement possibilities Previous retail meat cutting for the motivated person, experience is an asset. and offers an excellent The successful candidate benefit package. fax must be able to provide a 403-742-5544 clean security clearance. e-mail: hr@petrofield.com High Level Super A offers competitive compensation TJ LOGGING OF and health benefits WHITECOURT, ALBERTA package to all eligible is accepting resumes for employees, as well as the experienced heavy duty opportunity for personal and operators, dozer/buncher/ professional development. hoe/skidder/processor/ If you believe that you are delimber for immediate prepared for this challenging employment. position and have an Fax resume 780-778-2428. interest in working within a dynamic organization, please submit your Truckers/ resume, in confidence to: Drivers High Level Super A, 10300 - 103 Ave., High Level, AB, T0H 1Z0. Fax 780-926-4620. Email: calvin.missal@tgp.ca.
Responsibilities for this position will include responding to consumer inquiries (written, electronic and phone), identifying subscription numbers, answering subscription inquiries as well as daily order batching and credit card transactions. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a call centre environment, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. This position will also be required to work shifts.
Marketing Coordinator Term position – approx. 1 year (Competition # 0125) This position will be responsible for entering, tracking and reporting of all Marketing expenses including purchase orders and invoices as well as maintaining budget spreadsheets. Providing administrative support for the Product Development group, acting as a back for weekly sales reporting and administering internet promotions will also be requirements of this position. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 year previous office experience including bookkeeping. Excellent organizational and communication skills in addition to strong attention to detail will also be required. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume, indicating salary expectations and quoting competition number to: Human Resources Western Canada Lottery Corporation 10th Floor, 125 Garry Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J1 E-Mail: HR@wclc.com Fax: (204) 946-1319 We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Competitions close: February 7, 2014
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Vacuum & Water Truck operators req’d. to start immed. $450/per day CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy. References Req’d. Exc. salary & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-742-5376 doug.reinhart@cordy.ca
PARTS PERSON As the successful candidate you will be responsible for parts orders, purchasing and distribution in a busy environment. The position will work closely with the Purchasers for credits, materials returns and inventory management. Other duties would include computer data entry, maintaining paperwork for material orders, completing work orders for billing and maintaining records of orders, shipping, receiving and other related duties that may be required. The following qualifications would be an asset: • Apprentice or Journeyman Parts Technician • Proven organization skills. • Ability to perform in a busy environment and prioritize tasks. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and general computer knowledge and experience. • Experience working with oilfield service parts. • Experience operating a forklift; however, we will train the right candidate. • Valid driver’s license. Benefits include: • Competitive wages. • Excellent benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability etc.). • Participation in company RRSP program with company match.
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The ideal candidate will have: • a passion for automotives, you need to know the product or have a willingness and aptitude to learn • excellent customer service skills and detail orientated • great communication skills, sales experience considered an asset • ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints • must have a valid driver’s license We offer: • Training • Great working environment • Opportunity for advancement • Benefits package • Competitive pay plan Appreciation to all who apply; only those candidates requiring an interview will be contacted. Please apply in confidence to this ad by replying via e-mail (attach your resume) to lhamelm@stettlerdodge.com, or by fax to 403-742-3230.
STETTLER IS NOW HIRING Full and Part Time Positions
Grocery Clerks & Cake Decorator • Meat Cutter • Baker • Produce Clerk • Deli Clerks • Front Lead Supervisor Please email resume to Please Apply Within carol.nelson@sobeys.com
County of Stettler Make a difference in your community! County of Stettler Member At Large Position(s) available for the Stettler Public Library Board Contact (403) 742-4441 for more details.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FULL TIME YARD PERSONNEL Seeking individual who is: • Self motivated • Able to work with limited supervision • A team player Requirements: • Knowledge of dimensional lumber an asset • Forklift experience an asset • Class 3 licence with air endorsement WE OFFER: • Steady year round employment • Good compensation with benefits Preference will be given to those with a Class 3 with Air and a forklift ticket.
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RAYMOND SHORES RESORT requires full time person to oversee work at the pool, clubhouse and outdoor maintenance. The full time period will commence on May 1 - Oct 31, 2014. This position will require pool operation, outdoor site mgmt and general mgmt of P/T staff. Please send all resumes to: tdmytryshyn @sunrealgroup.com. This position is ideal for a person residing around the NE end of Gull Lake.
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Sylvan Lake. Openings for Bed truck drivers and winch tractor. Top wages and benefits. Email resume tom@roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892
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The Red Deer Public School District Invites applications for Educational Assistant at Various Locations. For more information visit our web site at: www.rdpsd.ab.ca
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FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER - High Prairie Super A. High Prairie Super A is recruiting for a Meat Cutter. The successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of meat cutting, and have the ability to work quickly and effectively. Previous retail meat cutting experience is an asset. The successful candidate must be able to provide a clean security clearance. High Prairie Super A offers competitive compensation and health benefits package to all eligible employees, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you believe that you are prepared for this challenging position and have an interest in working within a dynamic organization, please submit your resume, in confidence to: High Prairie Super A, 4920 - 53 Ave., High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0. Fax 780-523-5390. Email: sean.lee@tgp.ca HIGH LEVEL SUPER A in Alberta is currently recruiting for: Produce Manager. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Produce Manager is responsible for all aspects of operating a successful produce department including, supervision, scheduling, ordering, receiving, & merchandising. You must have a minimum of 3 years retail produce experience, including management experience with a working knowledge of gross margins, sales ratios and expense controls. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. It offers a competitive compensation and benefit package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you are interested in a rewarding challenging career; if you can provide creative solutions through team problem solving while focusing on providing excellence customer service, we would like to hear from you: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna.com /resumes_add.php.
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LARGE HEADING is seeking Sales Person/ Parts Person Are you an overachiever with a track record of success in Retail Sales? Are you seeking a career with an innovative and growing company? Do you like placing things in order and solving problems that make a positive impact? We are seeking an exceptional Retail Sales Agent to join our team. We are a small dynamic retail company that is looking for a Retail Sales Agent from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. We are a respectful and friendly group of 5 individuals, and our company is recognized as an industry leader in our region. The position is available immediately. With a concentration on retail sales and customer service delivery, this position requires a detail-oriented highly organized, dedicated professional with advanced interpersonal skills. For more information please email us at: info@autoxtras.ca
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ATCO Power is currently recruiting for a full-time Station Accountant for its Battle River Generating Station near Forestburg, Alberta.
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If you are interested in a career with an established Energy Services company, please apply in person at 7201-50 Ave., Stettler, Alberta or fax your resume to 403-742-6901 or email your resume to bbrinson@vortexservices.ca
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Dried, Shedded, on Pallets Pick up in yard or UFA Bulk Fuel Delivery Available Volume Discounts. 403-876-2422 403-740-3285
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
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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
SEASONED FIREWOOD
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Office Supplies
Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395
403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca WARD’S AUCTIONS - Antiques/Estate Auction. Sunday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton. 780-451-4549. Taking consignments now for Feb. 8. Firearms and related auctions. Online bidding and pictures at www.WardsAuctions.com.
LOOKING FOR HAY LAND in the county of Stettler, prefer to do share, but will consider cash rent. Please call 403-740-9589 leave message ROUND hay bales. Cheap Free delivery. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380
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WANTED. SMALL 2 bedroom house, Hannas Seeds seeking White Sands, AB., N/S, distributors for forage, turf, utils. incld, $900/mo. + DD native and reclamation Avail. Immed. 403-741-8707 seed. Good commissions. 403-742-3539 Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or STETTLER 2 bdrm., dbl. dave@hannasseeds.com. car garage, quiet cul de sac, 6 or 12 mo. lease, $1300 + utils, n/s, no pets 780-221-9528 test/call.
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L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005
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ALIX Main, 3 Bedrooms, Full bath. Basement, one finished room and full bath. Fridge & Stove No Smoking No Pets 950 + util. Mar 1. Call 403 823 0051
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Professional Accountants LLP
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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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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P & R ZOLLER (403) 742-0336 Horse/Stock Trailers
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HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504
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near Coronation Park and trail system. 1484 sq.ft. 2 storey, 3 bedrooms up, hardwood, gas fireplace, fenced back yard, New shingles in last 5 yrs. Newly dev. bsmt. Dble.garage. Quick Poss. Avail. $349,900. 403-396-5516 Agent Chosen.
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All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
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LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B.
4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)
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Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
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Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998
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4819 51 Street
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ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net
403.443.5192
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J & L Garages, Doors & More Jonathan & Elizabeth
Overhead Door; Supply, Install and Repair • Quality customer service • Competitive pricing • Family owned www.jandigarages.ca jandigarages@gmail.com Call Jon at 403-415-4294 Serving Alix, Alberta and surrounding area
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Ceramic, Porcelain, Slate and Travertine Tile Natural and Manufactured Stone Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace Custom Showers and More‌
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Dr. KERRY WONG
Phone: 403-742-4437
Beverley Plett
Stettler Professional Building
403-742-2520
GALEN WIEBE
5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
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Buzz Andersen
Drafting & Design
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4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
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One block East of Scotia Bank
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Stettler Furnace Cleaning
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4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
403-742-4533 Furnace Cleaning
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WCB HELP If you have been cut off benefits or feel you have not received the benefits you are entitled. Call Norman Zubot consulting(29yrs WCB exp) Ph: 587-521-4691. Cell: 780-982-9822 norman.zubot@shaw.ca
Chiropractor
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
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RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
Mobile Glass Shops
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No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB
Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed!
4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
*27 years experience*
TEL: 403-742-6277
AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
Phone: 403-742-3555
403-742-8838 Dr. E. LYNES Electrical
RAILSIDE DESIGN
Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com
Open Monday to Friday 9:00a.m to 4:00p.m. (Closed over lunch & on holidays)
4606 - 40 St., Stettler
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Gary G. Grant Law Office M.S., R.Aud 4806 – 51 Ave., Stettler, AB 403-742-EARS(3277)
Phone 403-742-2869
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Jacquie Mvula,
“Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson
4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
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 MINI STORAGE Commercial Property ......4110 10X12’ With 5x7 doors. Industrial Property ............4120 For quads, snowmobiles, Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 furniture, etc. Businesses for Sale..........4140 Phone: (403)742-9729 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 DYMY Oilfield Services Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877- Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
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The Donalda & District Museum is seeking an individual to ďŹ ll the position of Museum Manager. This position requires a person with excellent management and leaderships skills. The individual would have strong communication skills and the ability to work with the public, volunteers and diverse groups/situations. Computer skills are required as part of this position. An interest in history and/or previous training in museum studies would be assets. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Resumes can be sent to Donalda & District Museum Society, P.O. Box 179, Donalda, AB T0B 1H0 or email: info@donaldamuseum.com.
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
JT AUTO BODY LTD. FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.
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LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab Pet Food, Horse, Poultry ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333
Grain, Feed Hay
Call Curt or Rob
Livestock
Concrete forming equipment Dura-Form 4’ x 2’, 5’x2’, 7’x2’, 8’ x 2’, lots of inside corners and fillers, most of forms are in cages. To view call Randy 403-843-1099 cell 587-679-2334. For pics and detailed equipt. list emai: thepelletiers@ xplornet.ca
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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup� Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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COLLECTIBLE, ANTIQUE, COINS & MISC. AUCTION Sunday Feb. 2 -10 a.m. Bowden Lions Hall, Bowden AB Coins, Antiques, Lots of Collectibles, Toys, Hockey & Sport cards, Glassware, Ornaments, Precious Moments, Furniture, Household, Hardware items, Tools, Just too much to mention.. Check the web.. Sale is subject to additions and deletions.. 5% admin fee applies.. See U all out at the sale‌ Pilgrim Auction Service
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WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to Àt over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved. 1.
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
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County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
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The Buffalo Sands Residents Association is proposing to lease a portion of Lot 55MR Block 2 Plan 0522242 for the purpose of constructing a Picnic Shelter, Ancillary Building and stockpiling of sand. The public may inspect a copy of the proposed development at the County Administration Building during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. Receipt of written submissions in support or opposing this bylaw must be submitted to the Planning and Development Officer, County of Stettler, Box 1270, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0 by 4:30 prior to Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Dated: Friday, January 24, 2014 Jacinta Donovan Planning and Development Officer
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COUNCIL MEETING Take notice that the rescheduled County of Stettler No. 6 Council Meeting scheduled for: February 19, 2014 has been rescheduled to the original date being February 12, 2014 The County of Stettler No. 6 Council Meetings will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Application for a discretionary use in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6 Land Use Bylaw No. 1443-10 was approved by the Development Authority: 1.
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Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed leasing of a portion of Municipal Reserve Lands pursuant to Section 674 of the Municipal Government Act.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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
ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS
2762-2014 Lot 8-10, Block 14, Plan RN54A 4706 - 50 Street Blanchett Neon Limited
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS/COMMENTARY
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
No: Legal Description: Applicant: Proposed Development:
DP 13081 Lot 55MR, Block 2, Plan 0522242 Buffalo Sands Residents Association
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
DP 13083 Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 0829338 38555 Rge Rd 21-0 Benjamin Schultz
No: Legal Description: Applicant: Proposed Development:
DP 13084 NE 6-42-18W4M TM Mobile Inc.
No: Legal Description: Applicant: Proposed Development:
Picnic Shelter, Ancillary Building & Stockpiling of Sand
Veterinary Clinic & 4’ x 8’ Illuminated Sign
Communication Antenna & Structure (76 Meters) DP 14001 NE 36-37-17W4M Canadian Humalite International Inc. Sand, Gravel & Surface Mineral Processing (Humalite stockpiling, crushing/screening and bagging only)
Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Stettler No. 6, P.O, Box 1270, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 not later than February 12, 2014. The notice must contain the reason for the appeal. Jacinta Donovan & Cara McKenzie Development Officers
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A blond walks into a bar ... L ORI WELBOURNE Independent columnist My friend Laurie posted a picture of Barbara Eden’s “I Dream of Jeannie” character online, prompting comparisons between her and Elizabeth Montgomery’s “Bewitched” character — also a blond beauty who was magically inclined. Laurie made the observation that on both television shows these nice, sweet characters had evil, manipulative sisters, comically played by the lead actresses wearing dark wigs. “Nice bit of cultural indoctrination there,” she said. “Just as bad as Disney and other fairy tales.” It immediately had me thinking of additional characters that fit that good-versus-bad stereotype. Betty and Veronica from the Archie comics, Krystle and Alexis Carrington from Dynasty, and Aurora and her evil stepmother from Sleeping Beauty were the first few that popped to mind. “It’s a constant theme throughout Western European-based mythology,” Laurie said. I couldn’t help but agree, and I had noticed this before, but I wondered if her being a brunette made her more conscious of that particular typecasting, while I was more in tune with another one: the dumb blond cliché. I can’t even begin to count how many blonde jokes I’ve heard in my life. I used to tell them myself just to beat people to the punch. Some are funny, but in reality when someone insinuates that I lack intelligence because of my hair color, it’s annoying. I guess that’s why it can irritate Laurie when someone jokes about brunettes being bitter or less attractive — yet another ridiculous stereotype. The concept that hair colour can actually affect the perception people have regarding women’s characters, brain power or beauty is astonishing. But it can. In my twenties, I dyed my naturally dirty blond hair to a beautiful, dark rich brown. I loved the colour. Unfortunately it didn’t love me and I looked terrible. I had to wear heavy make-up so my face wouldn’t look washed out. Despite this, I had several people tell me I looked better and smarter after the change. One friend said that it was an improvement over my “fake, blond bimbo image.” Ironically, my former self was far more natural than this transformed version of me that she preferred. To prevent damaging my hair too much, I lived as a brunette for longer than I wanted to and felt relief when I returned to my original colour. It felt as though I was able to take off an uncomfortable Halloween wig and finally be myself again. If someone didn’t like my reversal, I no longer cared. It felt absurd to be judged on something so insignificant. Does the colour of a man’s hair impact the way people perceive him? Not to the same degree as a woman, I’m sure. There are so many ludicrous stereotypes about many different things that can affect men, as well. Sweeping over-simplified generalizations are made about people all the time. Sometimes with horrific results. What I learned as a child, and now teach my own kids, is that regardless of one’s ethnicity, faith, profession, gender, age, income, appearance, sexual preference or whatever, there are wonderful and horrible people within each group. Judging people based on stereotypes is dumb. Being a blond is not.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT ADVERTISING
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
These proud parents are pleased to showcase the bundles of joy they welcomed into their families during the year 2013.
Babies of 2013 OAKLYN LEE SCHIFFNER
WILLIAM KENNETH STROME
HUDSON QUINN STANLEY LYNN
LIV FRANCYNE ANNABLE
RORY ADDISON KEEPING
Daughter ~ Born: October 14, 2013 Parents: Scott & Brandy Schiffner
Son ~ Born: January 26, 2013 Parents: Russell & Kaysi Strome
Son ~ Born: January 16, 2013 Parents: Bryce & Teela Lynn
Daughter ~ Born: July 9, 2013 Parents: Cole Annable (late) & Audrey Bouchard
Daughter ~ Born: November 18, 2013 Parents: Terry & Shelby Keeping (Proctor)
Congratulations to the winner of our random draw
DAVIS THOMAS CHADWICK
TUCKER THOMAS DEVALERIOLA Son ~ Born: December 17, 2013 Parents: T.J. & Nicole Devaleriola
Son ~ Born: March 7, 2013 Parents: Kyle & Dani Chadwick
Davis receives a Wooden Photo Album donated by
Woodcraft by Dave
PAXTON RANDALL GORDON Son ~ Born: June 14, 2013 Parents: Clay & Lyndsey Gordon
JAYDA LOVE JONES
TAYA GRACE KIEMELE
JAX ALEXANDER KLAUS
COOPER DOUGLAS MacDOUGALL
GAGE JAMES KROMM
Daughter ~ Born: March 5, 2013 Parents: Shayne & Joy Jones
Daughter ~ Born: July 27, 2013 Parents: Logan & Lee Kiemele
Son ~ Born: November 5, 2013 Parents: Cody & Karla Klaus
Son ~ Born: April 5, 2013 Parents: Jim & Jenn MacDougall
Son ~ Born: December 24, 2013 Parents: Cody Kromm & Sara Braglin
CORBYN GARRY TURRE
ADDISON RAE SCHOFER
CONNER JAMES PATKO
HAYLAH FLORENZA HAUSTEIN
BROOKLYN RUTH MARIE BOLTON
Son ~ Born: October 7, 2013 Parents: Jason Turre & Kyilee Friesen
Daughter ~ Born: July 15, 2013 Parents: Lenard & Rebecca Schofer
Son ~ Born: May 16, 2013 Parents: James & Deanna Patko
Daughter ~ Born: December 1, 2013 Parents: Conlee & Lorelyn Haustein
Daughter ~ Born: May 19, 2013 Parents: Barry & Trisha Bolton