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IN THE BOOKS — The Stettler Lightning and Mountainview Colts shake hands after Stettler’s 6-4 series-clinching win Sunday at Stettler Recreation Centre. Page B1
Charges loom after hit-and-run crash STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter
Stettler RCMP say that only the alert reflexes of the driver of a minivan prevented injuries in a hitand-run collision Tuesday. A minivan driven by a 70-year-old man was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 12 and 61 Street, police reported. The driver of the minivan avoided injury only because he “gunned it,” said Const. Glen Gabruch, quoting
the van driver. “He could see the other truck wasn’t stopping,” Gabruch said. The driver of the pickup truck, a 23-year-old man, fled the scene, but later reported the collision to the police. He faces charges of failure to remain at the scene of a crash, and failure to proceed safely after stopping. Rollover leads to charges Two Stettler residents face charges of break-and-enter and possession
of stolen property after a rollover accident left stolen goods scattered on the road. Three people suffered minor injuries in the Feb. 8 accident, RCMP reported. Gabruch responded to the the rollover call and, in the debris from the vehicle, found a fire extinguisher that he traced back to the community of Linda Hall. When the officer contacted management from the hall from which the extinguisher was taken, no one was aware that the building had been
broken into. A quick investigation revealed the extinguisher and “a long feathered pen” were the only items taken from the hall. A 19-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man, passengers in the vehicle, were questioned and charged, RCMP said. The break-andenter was believed to have occurred days before the accident. The 20-year-old driver of the vehicle was cleared of any involvement in the break-and-enter, police said. No charges were laid in relation to the rollover.
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SIGN OF THE TIMES — The accumulation of snow, water and ice has created roadblocks for motorists and pedestrians alike this winter in the Stettler region.
Another water-main break causes headaches in Stettler R OBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter
Stettler has experienced two watermain snags in the past two weeks, and director of operations Melissa Robbins said such leaks aren’t uncommon in cold weather. Town crews worked Tuesday on the latest water main leak on 50 Avenue and 59 Street. “Stettler’s in pretty good shape in terms of water breaks that we have each year,” said Rob Stoutenberg, the town’s chief administrative officer. Robbins said the town experiences between 12 and 20 water-main leaks in an average year, a number that she
categorized as common. The leak that was being repaired on Tuesday is small, and the town doesn’t yet know what caused it, she said. Four homes in the area experienced an interruption to water during the repair. Stoutenberg said the town hasn’t been able to determine what caused the first water main break, which occurred near Christ-King Catholic School a week ago Tuesday. There are several reasons the water main could have broken, including hot soil rotting the pipes, or frost, he said. In all, eight homeowners reported damage from last week’s water-main break, and the town advised them
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to contact their insurer as soon as possible. Town crews have shut down the affected area, which didn’t interrupt service to neighbouring homes, Robbins said. She said there’s one fire hydrant near Christ-King school that won’t have water temporarily, but the town and the fire department don’t believe that’s a concern. Town crews plan to examine the water-main break further when the conditions are more favourable and it’s not as cold, which will likely be May, Robbins said. While repairing it last week, the crews had to work without gloves in order to get into tight places,
Stoutenberg said. “The cold was slowing them down. They certainly had to take some breaks to warm up.” He added that town crews did “a great job” responding in a timely manner and working through the cold. The town is looking into repairing the sanitary main on 55 Street, Robbins said. She said the town is in negotiations with the repair company to also dig up the water main, because the company would have a larger backhoe than the town. In that case, the water-main repairs would likely be done next month, Robbins said.
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Former Stettler residents still culturally connected STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter The children of two former Stettler residents invite former colleagues, students and friends to reach out through phone, email and Facebook to help make Peter and Noeline Brockley’s diamond anniversary something extra special. The pair, married Feb. 20, 1954, in Wales, have received more than 100 phone calls, emails and Facebook messages from former coworkers, students and friends since their children posted the anniversary notice in the Independent last month, Peter Brockley said. He and his wife are keeping a list of each and every contact. “I feel quite pleased,” Peter Brockley said. “They (his children Susan, Stephanie and Duncan) have done a lot.” In addition to the hundreds of messages, the pair received a copy of their 60-year-old wedding certificate, which was centred below one of their wedding pictures in a frame. They also received a letter of congratulations from Canada’s Governor General, David Johnston, and one from the Queen. While these things are precious to both of them, Peter Brockley said it’s been wonderful hearing from the many people their activity in Stettler touched. The son of a former colleague now teaches the English language in China and took the time to email them when he heard about the outreach effort, Peter Brockley said. “That was really surprising,” he said. Many of their students, either from the school itself or students from music and voice classes or
from the choirs and musical theatre groups the pair were involved with have wandered far from Alberta, but took the time to reach out when they found out about the project. “Roberta (Bobby) Walls — Rogers now — from Erskine is now in Tennessee,” he said. “She was a great musical theatre actress and always in the festival. She’s a lawyer now.” While the calls and emails weren’t a surprise — the pair had an idea their children, especially their daughter Susan Starling, were up to something — the contacts have been precious. “It’s great to hear from them,” Peter Brockley said. “Especially some of (our old) students.” Musical ‘dynamos’ Peter and Noeline Brockley were part of the “heart and soul” of the Stettler musical art scene, as well as respected educators, before retiring and moving to Castlegar, B.C. “They were absolute dynamos,” Bob Willis, who worked with the pair in the creation of the performing arts centre, said. “They were unstoppable. The energy — holy moly.” Peter, a machinist and millwright, taught his skills to the next generations in shop classes in Stettler while his wife taught piano and voice. The two eventually started a men’s choir and then a Gilbert and Sullivan musical theatre troupe. At the time there was no formal arts centre and the Brockleys and several others laboured for years to see a new, modern and sophisticated centre build adjacent to William E. Hay Composite High School. While age has slowed them down a bit, Peter Brockley still has time to indulge in his passion for music. He is currently part of a band, and was part of two others until he had to step
down to help take care of Noeline, who needs a bit more help at home than she used to, he said. Noeline Brockley, especially, was a “driving force” behind musical theatre, Willis said. “That was the strength of Noeline,” he said. “She’d direct the show, but she’d often sing and act, too.” Willis himself built sets and managed the stage, but he also sang and acted a bit, too. “The Gilbert and Sullivan gradually morphed into Musical Theatre of the more modern sense, but the entire time Noeline was just the driving force.” The revival of the music festival allowed the Brockleys to demonstrate their redoubtable musical talents through the many students who would compete and showcase their ability. “We were able to attract several good teachers to the area, because of the depth of our talent,” Willis said. Susan Starling, one of Peter and Noeline’s three children, has memories infused with musical theatre due to her parents’ involvement in Stettler’s arts scene throughout her youth. One memory sticks out in particular. “It would be the first time I saw my parents, in the inaugural Gilbert and Sullivan production of H.M.S. Pinafore on the high school gym stage,” she wrote in an email. “(It was) with mom playing Buttercup and dad playing the Captain. I realized how brilliant they both were. I couldn’t have been more proud of anything the rest of my life.” The Brockleys remained involved in the arts scene until they followed Starling to B.C. in 1999. reporter1@stettlerindependent.com
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Clearview crunches numbers after ‘significant’ consultation S TACEY L AVALLIE Independent reporter At its monthly meeting last week, Clearview School Division trustees had a first glance at the upcoming year’s financial situation. Although the budget is still in the early stages, associate superintendent Peter Neale told trustees that he had undergone “significant” consultation with schools, principals and school councils and drafted considerations to consider while drafting the 2014-15 school year budget. The considerations also included enrolment projections, which saw a decrease in the number of students in several schools, with an estimated decease across the board of about 100 students. Neale, however, emphasized that the numbers are “very” preliminary. Due to the potential for less students in the board’s schools, and thus decreased funding, Neale’s report marked several areas for decreased spending, including maintenance staff and technology. However, Neale noted that cutbacks to maintenance budgets have already happened and that “further reductions would be difficult to incorporate.” Another item Neale said he wished to see clarified were
items under the “flex” item in the budget. The flex category is for flexible, non-regular expenses and programs, yet several there have become part of the regular operation of schools and should be adjusted accordingly, he told the board. One avenue the school board is investigating is a transition to Google’s free office suite, Google Docs, to reduce the cost of software licences for programs such as Microsoft Word. The preliminary consultation also took into consideration the results of the Stettler School Study, which was undertaken by the previous board of trustees. The study was conducted to determine if there was a need for, as well as the ramifications of, school reconfiguration. The announcement last year of the engagement of the study had made some parents uneasy about the potential for grade restructuring, but the study noted that restructuring would do students very little good. The study found that the quality of staff played the largest role in student success, followed by a lack of transitions (changing schools). Good relationships with students and staff came in third, followed by ‘purposefulness of the organizational structure,’ optimum school size, building/
facility utilization and cost-effectiveness. “The actual grade configuration(s) selected is a very minor consideration in the success of students,” the study reported, and the board of trustees decided, in light of the findings, to abandon the idea of grade restructuring in the Stettler Schools. The only other item of particular note at the trustee meeting was the decision to purchase six 46-passenger buses and two 70-passenger buses from The Bus Centre. The cost of the 48 buses totaled $721,266. The only dissenting voice in the vote was from Big Valley Trustee Yvette Cassidy, who was concerned about the cost of purchasing fullscale buses for a small number of students. Some of the routes would see only six to 10 students riding on the new buses, and Cassidy suggested a 15-passenger van could be more cost effective. Cassidy noted school buses also do not have seatbelts, while the vans do, but government standards currently rule out the use of the passenger vans. The motion passed, but Neale noted the order wouldn’t be placed until after March 6, when the provincial budget would be announced in case there were “unexpected clawbacks.”
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POP QUIZ — Popcorn lovers Emma Werbowesky (left) and Elisa Collard decided to take their love of the snack food and apply science during the Grade 5 science fair at Stettler Elementary School. The two tested several different types of microwave popcorn to find out which popped the best. For more on the fair, see Page A7.
Byemoor teacher nominated for ‘outstanding’ contribution STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter When Mandi Dushanek started her first post-schooling teaching job at Byemoor School last September, she didn’t think that in just five months she would make such an inpact on her colleagues and students that she would be nominated for an award. Dushanek is Clearview School board’s nomination for the district’s Edwin Parr Teacher Award, an award given to ‘outstanding novice’ teachers. “I was really happy (when finding out about the nomination),” Dushanek said. “It’s very nice to be recognized.” The board’s trustees had to choose between her and Stettler Middle School’s Amanda Hawkins, who was also recommended as a potential candidate for Clearview’s nomination. At the board’s meeting on Feb. 25, board chairperson Ken Checkel said, “we get to pick one to put forward, (and) we have a tough decision.”
Board vice-chairperson Dave Goodwin commended both teachers on their hard efforts and their connection with students at their respective schools. “Don’t consider not being chosen as losing,” he said, adding that being brought forward for nomination is quite the honour. Later that evening, the board chose Dushanek as the board’s nomination, based on her presentation to the board and a strong recommendation package presented by Byemoor School. Dushanek’s love for mathematics and science comes through clearly in her presentation to the board, as Dushanek praised her chemistry teacher for creating a love of the science in her through fun labs and class time. “We did labs all the time, and he was funny,” she told the Independent after the meeting. “This opportunity (teaching mathematics and science) at Byemoor is perfect for me. It’s very hands-on.” One student, Avery Smyth, wrote a letter in support of Dushanek’s nomination.
“Since September, I have had one of the best teachers I could possibly have,” she wrote. “She is always so kind and when you need help, she is there in a heartbeat ... she is very fun and these are just some of the things she does for Byemoor and us.” Another student, Rachel Yates, wrote that Dushanek “always has fun games for us to play and explains to us our work.” Yates also noted that Dushanek’s quick turnover of marked assignments helps her keep track of her progression. Byemoor’s school board noted that Dushanek “is doing a good job with (student learning styles), as she tarts with a plan that she adjusts as she goes along, according to how the students are doing.” Some of the words used to describe Dushanek’s teaching are “unafraid,” “meticulous,” and “enthusiastic.” In central Alberta, there are eight school boards, including Clearview. Just one award is given per district, meaning Dushanek now has a one-in-eight chance of claiming the award as hers.
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Canada’s role in Ukraine shouldn’t include threats By Robert Murray Troy Media columnist The Canadian government has taken a hard-line stance against Russian aggression in Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, in fact, has vowed to work with other western allies to take any measures necessary to curb Russia, short of deploying military forces of our own. But this is a time for diplomacy rather than bellicosity. While there has been plenty of speculation about Russia’s strategic goals in invading Crimea and amassing a massive number of troops along the eastern border of Ukraine — with the potential for an invasion of Kharkov, Ukraine’s second largest city, next — for Canada’s purposes a series of points need to be made clear before making any firm decisions about exactly how to handle Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin. Russia’s aggression in invading Crimea has been described in terms of “Soviet-style” behaviour, but while the tactics are reminiscent of the Soviet era the strategic foresight and style of Russian manoeuvering can actually be referred to as “neoSoviet” in nature. Throughout the Cold War, the Soviet Union’s actions in Eastern
Europe were motivated primarily out of a desperate need to maintain a semblance of order within the Union, and to keep control over satellite states. The Ukrainian case, however, like the cases of Georgia and S o u t h Ossetia before it, is different. Ukraine is vitally important to Russia’s economic, strategic and national security interests. While dismissed by Canada and the West as needlessly aggressive, from Russia’s point of view the invasion of Crimea — which was part of Russia until 1954 — is justified for two reasons. The first centres on the large Russian-speaking population in Crimea — approximately 60 per cent of Crimea’s residents still identify themselves as Russian — and Russia’s desire to protect their interests. This explanation, however, is far less powerful than the second justification for the invasion: the need for Russia to protect its Black Sea Fleet. The Fleet’s base in Crimea has been controversial for years, with some claiming its presence in Ukrainian territory facilitates instability and separatism. The agreement that kept the base in Crimea was set to expire in 2017 until an agreement in 2010 between deposed Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was struck to extend the Fleet’s presence in Crimea. This was a particularly controversial agreement for Ukrainians not loyal to Moscow, as it led to an influx of Russia counterintelligence and FSB agents into Ukraine. But while the Black Sea Fleet base was secure under pro-Russian Yanukovych’s regime, he is no longer in power. And as the Fleet is key to Russia’s access to the Mediterranean Sea and to the Atlantic Ocean, it could not allow its Fleet bases to be potentially threatened. As such, while it is certainly not a welcome move, the fact that Russia is taking such steps to protect its Fleet is very compelling and should not have come as a surprise. For these reasons, Canada needs to pay particular attention to the role of diplomacy and dialogue in diffusing tensions. Expelling diplomats and recalling Ambassadors may send a powerful signal in the short-term, but limits opportunities for constructive diplomatic discussions moving forward. Sanctions, travel bans, and G8 banishment may get Russia’s attention, but it also backs Putin into a corner. An important element of Putin’s geostrategy to date has been to outwit the West and refuse to bend
when it exerts pressure. Russia’s involvement in prolonging the Syrian Civil War and selling nuclear technology to Iran are only two instances of how Russia has little interest in acquiescing to western demands, and thus it is unwise to employ a strategy against it now that would beg a similar response. Brinksmanship is unlikely to work in this case anyway, especially when western states have already overtly stated that military deployment is not an option. The escalating tensions and Russia’s recent actions should not have come as any surprise to the west, as the signs of a potential crisis existed long before now. The problem was that the West, especially the EU, did not make Ukraine a priority and now must attempt to navigate an incredibly complex and tense crisis situation. Canada could, and should, be at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to bring the parties to a table immediately. Its next steps must be calculated and careful, aimed at producing an amicable solution through diplomacy. Red lines, threats, and one-upmanship will not work. Robert Murray is an adjunct professor in the political science department at the Unitversity of Alberta.
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A friend of mine asked me to write my next column on forgiveness. My first thought was that I have already written several columns on that topic … however, as some wise person once asked, “Can you ever really have too much of a good thing?” Forgiveness is at the core of Christianity. Well-known secular humanist and novelist, Marghanita Laski (1915–1988) was acutely aware of that. Not long before she died, she participated in an interview with a Christian host, before a huge television audience. In a moment of honesty and openness, she stated, “What I envy most about you Christians is your forgiveness; I have nobody to forgive me!” The good news is that we do have someone to forgive us. The Bible, both in the Old and New Testament speaks repeatedly of both the availability and blessedness of forgiveness. The Old Testament passage of Psalm 32:1,2 states, “What happiness for those whose guilt has been forgiven! What joys when sins are covered over! What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their record.”
The New Testament makes it evident that forgiveness is provided by Christ. Ephesians 4:32 says, “... God has forgiven you because you belong to Christ.” But Jesus did not only provide forgiveness, He also taught forgiveness toward others and then additionally exemplified that in His own life. Hanging on the cross, bruised and bleeding, mocked and humiliated, He said, “Father forgive them ...” (Luke 23:34). The granting of forgiveness is one of the most powerful testimonials that a Christian has. Many years ago, an African woman gave her life to Christ and experienced the forgiveness of God. Her husband was the proud chief of a Zulu tribe.
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‘Short-term thinking’ wrongs government path Monday signalled the start of the spring session in the Alberta Legislature. The spring session is also the traditional time for the presentation of the annual Alberta budget. The provincial budget is theoretically based on projections of revenues collected versus operating costs. Note, that’s the theoretical purpose. However, budgets in Alberta have become an exercise in selective harvesting of the preferred information, to reach a desired outcome. That at least appears to be the methodology at work with budgeting by the Alberta government over the last half dozen years. Alberta is facing its sixth-straight deficit budget, much to the chagrin of not only the taxpayers, but apparently by the provincial government, based on their reluctance to divulge the true magnitude of the deficit numbers we’re facing, due to a carefree attitude towards spending. A carefree attitude, that seems to have neglected to consider the long term implications of successive year over year deficits. The separation of the operating and capital budgets has created a false sense of fiscal stability that could exacerbate the current cumulative deficit. Imagine the repercussions if you carelessly did not take into consideration your personal credit card bill or any other expense when creating a budget of your monthly finances. As most of us
realise, it would allow spending to overtake the ability to manage debt in short order, which could and likely will, create an instant unmanageable deficit. As the unaccounted debt builds, the pressure on your fiscal well-being is being negatively affected. An out of sight, out of mind mentality is a temporary band-aid solution, which has increasingly become the trademark of the current government. The short-term thinking being exercised by the Alberta government, further exhibits that Alberta does not have a revenue problem; it has a spending problem which starts in the premier’s office, as we’ve recently had illustrated to us with her extravagant travel itineraries. The Wildrose Official Opposition has proposed cuts that would see the size of cabinet reduced, cancelling big pay-hikes and doing away with bonuses and sever-
ances within the government. The biggest reductions can be made by eliminating corporate subsidies worth $450 million annually and cutting over-bloated bureaucracy by $250 million. I’m pleased with the 16 recommendations that the Wildrose caucus have released. The 16 recommendations for the 2014 provincial budget would put Alberta back on a path towards balancing the budget, paying down debt, saving for the future, and protecting core front-line services. The recommendations contained in the report represent $1.91 billion in savings in the 2014 budget year, without any reductions to frontline services or priority infrastructure projects. These recommendations were sent directly to the Finance Minister early last week. “These recommendations are responsible, reasonable and most importantly, they are achievable,” Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith said. “If implemented, they will put us back on track to rescue our finances without a single cut to core services or important infrastructure.” For an outline list of the Wildrose Official Opposition proposed cuts, send your request to Drumheller.Stettler@ assembly.ab.ca and title your email, “Budget 2014.” Rick Strankman is the MLA for Drumheller-Stettler.
Exploring alternatives to grain transportation: Part 2 The rhetoric by provincial and federal Agriculture Ministers is ramping up rapidly as they all try to show their concern over the clogged grain transportation system. At meetings across Western Canada, demands are made that something must be done to force the railways to take up the slack and improve their performance. In response the railways sing a similar tune that they are doing the best they can in a difficult winter situation, and that’s about where it stands. History will show that once the weather improves, railcar shipments will increase as railways are able to put more trains on their tracks. I expect by this summer much of the fuss over the backlog will have been resolved as it has with past grain shipping calamities. Its all happened before. You can expect that about this time next year, some of the studies that have commissioned to find what the problem was with grain transportation in 2014 will be published with the usual conclusions. That being weather and bumper crops do indeed cause problems with grain transportation, the study will then be promptly shelved joining other such
similar documents. Studies like this are like generals always re-fighting the last war and not planning for the next one. What we need studied is not what has happened but what needs to be done to streamline and improve the system so that when a glut occurs, an action plan can be put into place. The first notion the entire industry needs to accept in developing an action is to assume that another grain transportation disaster will in fact occur next winter. If you don’t have that attitude procrastination will set in immediately and nothing will be done. Another consideration is that there needs to be a differentiation between
regular incremental expansion of infrastructure and immediate logistical steps to deal with a bumper crop that needs to be moved right now. What needs to be kept in mind is that the industry including railways knew last August that a bumper crop was on its way, they also knew that winter weather delays were quite possible as they have been in the past. But apparently some sort of paralysis sets in - being there does not seem to be an emergency action plan. Here are some thoughts that might go into such a plan. — If there is a shortage of grain cars can’t some retainer arrangement be made with other industries that use similar cars - like potash companies or some U.S. industries to use their cars for a few months. — If trains can’t get through some Canadian mountain passes, how about a deal with US railways to use their right-of-way and then route them back into Canada at Vancouver. This is already done between the CPR and CNR on their own trackage when problems arise. — Are there any lessons to be learned
from the way coal is shipped on railways and loaded onto ships. Perhaps there is a way to use their methods on a temporary basis. Is there a direct railcar to ship loading process possible, like what occurs at coal terminals. — Can American grain terminals be used at least on a temporary basis. What about a contingency deal with American railway companies to haul Canadian grain in a glut situation. I expect the underlying problem with these types of ideas is that some sector will have to pay the additional costs and some will lose business. But that may be the only alternative to doing nothing and waiting for the problem to resolve itself with time. If that is the case and no different action plan is going to be consideration, then its time to admit that and stop going through the dog and pony show every time there is a transportation problem. It’s that old adage about insanity — that being doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome. Will Verboven edits Alberta Farmer.
Canada’s performance in Sochi of Olympic proportions Canadians are all very proud of the Canadian Winter Olympic team on its stellar performance in Sochi, Russia. Canada’s Olympic athletes earned 10 gold medals, 10 silver medals and five bronze medals. In our riding, virtually everyone was talking about the high-level of competition in the various sports and we were impressed by the skills of the athletes including those competing in the sports that required gravity-defying manoeuvers and high-risks. “They provided us with terrific moments in sport that inspired fervent national pride and demonstrated again and again that Canadians can compete with the very best on the world stage and succeed brilliantly,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper said. At the Winter Olympics, Canada was represented by more than 220 athletes competing in 15 winter sport disciplines. More than 2,800 athletes, coaches, and team officials from more than 80 countries participated in these Olympic Games Our Winter Olympic team went to Sochi to proudly represent our country and perform to the best of their ability. Highlights included: sisters Justine and Chloé Dufour-Lapointe standing on the podium together with gold and silver in the women’s freestyle skiing moguls’ competition; our women’s curling team going undefeated the entire Sochi Winter Games and our men’s curling team won gold medals as well; Alex Bilodeau, Charles Hamelin, Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse repeating gold-
medal performances in their respective sports four years after their successes at the Vancouver 2010 Games; Canadian athletes earning medals in newly introduced winter Olympic sports like Dara Howell and Kim Lamarre in women’s ski slope style; Jan Hudec’s bronze medal in alpine skiing men’s SuperG, Canada’s first podium finish in men’s Olympic alpine skiing in 20 years; and the ice poetry of silver medal skaters Patrick Chan, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, to name a few. The Games were capped off by a superior performance by both our women’s and men’s hockey teams winning gold medals. Our athletes would be the first to congratulate their supportive family members, team coaches and support staff because they are all working together to ensure our athletes have the chance to be their best. Here at home, we all know of impressive local
athletes in our own sports clubs and associations. These teams and their supportive volunteers are the ones who nurture Canada’s strong sporting networks across the country. Our world-class athletes come from these ranks and they don’t forget the quiet and often unseen contributions and sacrifices made by many people — usually starting with Mom and Dad. I hope everyone has the opportunity to watch the Paralympic Winter Games. I am pleased to report that Economic Action Plan 2014 proposes additional funding of $10.8 million over four years for Special Olympics Canada. This funding is in addition to the ongoing investment of $1 million per year. Special Olympics Canada is a national, volunteerdriven organization that provides sport training and competition opportunities for approximately 36,000 athletes of all ages with an intellectual disability. These Olympians always provide truly exciting performances and an emotionally rewarding experience for viewers. Canada will undoubtedly add to our impressive Sochi medal tally. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns, you can write to me at 4945 — 50 Street, Camrose, AB, T4V 1P9, phone 780-608-4600, toll-free at 1-800-665-4358, fax 780608-4603 or email Kevin.Sorenson.C1@parl.gc.ca. Kevin Sorenson is the Minister of State (Finance) and the member of Parliament for Crowfoot.
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Stettler Middle School students Dayna McLaughlin, Cooper Resch and Colby Barclay string together a “chain of gratitude” last week in a school-wide activity.
STETTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL By Seanna Jones and Marianna Sebok March is here, and with it comes an exciting month. March is Middle Level Education Month and we want to celebrate our wonderful school with some exciting events that will take place this month. On Tuesday, March 11, the staff will be hosting an appreciation breakfast for all the students. On March 19, we will be hosting our first Middle School Appreciation Open House for parents, family, community members, and school board representatives to come in. Everyone is invited to come and visit the classrooms, check out the wonderful things that go on in our school, visit with staff and students, and chat with school board representatives. We are also lucky enough to have the school board conduct their board meeting at our school this same day. The school newspaper is also doing a special article for the next edition, on the joys of being
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a middle school student. We welcome everyone out to our open house! A huge congratulations goes out to the girls’ senior basketball team for winning first place at CARA divisionals on Feb. 22. They won all three games, defeating Christ-King, Halkirk, and Theresetta. SMS will be heading off to CWAJHAA regionals at David Thompson this weekend. We wish them the best of luck! The SMS boys also had a successful day at their CARA tournament. They won two of their three games, beating Halkirk and Coronation, but lost in a tough battle to Brownfield. That put them in third place overall. The boys’ season has come to an end, but it was a very successful year nonetheless. Way to go, boys! Last Wednesday, the students in the CIA classes built a “chain of gratitude.” Each person wrote down the one thing they are most grateful for on a strip of paper that became a link in the chain that was created by the entire school. The chain is now on display in the main foyer of our school for everyone to check out. The outdoor education classes are enjoying this wintery weather by being outside doing some cross county skiing. When they aren’t outside, they’re learning survival techniques by watching “Survivorman.” Last Wednesday, our school celebrated “Pink Shirt Day” in support of anti-bullying. Everyone
demonstrated a great deal of support, with so many pink shirts seen throughout the school. March 14 is the next CIA lunch being hosted by our school to celebrate individuals that demonstrate the qualities of “The 7 Habits”. Students who have displayed these qualities will have received invitations to take part in a wonderful lunch and fun socializing. On March 17, there is a parent-council meeting at 7 p.m. in the school library. Right after the meeting, at 8 p.m., Ralph Cervi will be speaking with parents about the safe usage of computers and cellphones among young adults. He will address the issues surrounding these technologies and address any questions or concerns parents might have. Spring break will be from March 24 to 28, with students returning to regular classes on March 31. It will be a well-deserved break for all staff and students. The pizza orders from the Little Caesars fundraising campaign are scheduled to be here before spring break. Thanks to everyone that showed their support of that program. There are 42 entries for the music festival this year. The festival will be April 10 in the Stettler Performing Arts Centre for the students in our school. Teachers’ convention is Thursday and Friday this week, which means there will be no school for the students. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Jaden Norman (left) and Chloe Strohschein’s project, H20 Effects, placed second in the annual Grade 5 science fair at Stettler Elementary School last week.
Budding scientists showcase puzzling projects STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter Students from Stettler Elementary School’s Grade 5 Science Club gathered in the entrance foyer and adjacent hallways last Friday to put their hard work on display for the annual science fair. Twenty-eight projects were completed by almost 50 students, science club teacher Rob Howell said. Some students worked on their projects individually while others teamed up with a friend to complete the task. Students had to develop their science project idea and complete it, starting with a hypothesis, or theory, about what would happen with their experiments. Then, they created and conducted experiments to try to prove the hypothesis, sometimes successfully and sometimes not. Ten-year-olds Jaden Norman and Chloe Strohschein decided to experiment to determine what type of water worked best on plants, and named their project H20 Effects. The girls grew bean sprouts from seed over a series of days, keeping them in
identical conditions except for the type of water used to water them. Plants were watered every three days with one-fourth cup of water during a period of five weeks. “Our students are both gardeners,” Norman said. “We were interested in plants and wanted to see how different types of water would affect them.” The girls used six different types of water — distilled, tap, microwaved well, reverse osmosis, melted snow and well. Snow was melted in a pot over the stove. The melted snow and Microwaved water were let cool to room temperature before being given to the plants. Each plant showed different levels of growth, some becoming big, some remaining small, and others growing different sized beans. Going solo, Nicholas Deaver, 11, decided to find out if people would prefer commercial sports drinks over homemade ones. The homemade drinks were made from recipes found on the Internet, and similar in caloric value. Students and adults were given a blind taste test — they didn’t know what types of drinks were in each cup — and were asked after tasting to rate the drinks.
Both the student and adult groups preferred Powerade over all, and the homemade sports drinks came in last of the four available options. “It took two months to do the tests and create the display,” Deaver said. Other projects included determining which brand of salt/ice melt solution melts ice the fastest (Landscaper’s Choice), what type of bread grows mold the fastest (whole wheat), whether chewing gum makes a person smarter (yes, for a brief period of time), among others. Popcorn aficionados Emma Werbowesky and Elisa Collard, both 10 years old, decided to find out what brand of microwave popcorn delivered the most pop for a buck. Their project was named, “Who wants popcorn?” Though the girls expected the Orville Redenbacher popcorn to produce the best amount of popcorn, both girls were “surprised” when it didn’t. “We thought Orville would do the best because of the name and the cost,” Werbowesky said. In fact, it turned out the best value popcorn from Wal-Mart popped the best out of the several brands tested.
“We like popcorn and we needed a project,” Werbowesky said. “We thought it’d be original.” Nine projects from the fair were chosen to move on to the Central Alberta regional science fair April 11 and 12 in Red Deer. Since the science fair category is for Grade 5 students, that’s as far as the competition goes, but they’ll compete against the best Grade 5 and 6 projects from the region. Faith Shuckburgh’s Five seconds to a stomachache came in first, while Norman and Strohschein’s H20 Effects came in second. Deaver placed third and Who Wants Popcorn? came in fourth. Shay Anderson and Reece Kranzler’s “Machines versus sports” took fifth place, and Kyla Johnson and Carly Jones placed six with their “Melting Ice” project. Finishing seventh was Cassidy UnKauf and Hanna Moon with their project, Stormy Tsunamis, while Katie Satre and Rylee Frank’s project, Cool Mint, placed eighth. Rounding out the winners were Hailie Ripley and Janna Vowles with their project “Brawny Bridges.” Science club members completed the projects during a three-month period.
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Stettler Elementary School Grade 5 student Nicholas Deaver tested whether people would prefer store-bought commercial sports drinks over homemade drinks.
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ENDIANG-BYEMOOR NEWS By Les and Rosemary Stulberg Byemoor Curling Club hosted its annual bonspiel on the weekend with eight men’s teams and six women’s teams entered. In the men’s division a Halkirk team took top spot in the first event. Al Gamroth, Kurk Chick, Ryan Dahmer and Rocky Dahmer, along with J.D. Johnson and Tony Nibourg sparing some games, made up the winning team. Second event winners were the Danny Grover Sr. rink of Big Valley with Chad Sorensen, Troy McMullen and Neil Heck and Danny Grover Jr. as spare. A local rink claimed the third event — Justin Jones, Jim Krautt, Tyler Stulberg and Allan Norlie. The fourth event went to another local team — Eldon McCrindle, Tom McCrindle, Rick Laak and Jack Hayden. In the women’s side, first place in the first event was captured by Rumsey’s Marj
Kiemele rink with Claire Krycwun, Brittany Cawiezel and Jana Kiemele. The local rink of Krissy Jack, Roxy Gallagher, Jake Walker and Roberta Young curled their way to top the second event. A Delia-Byemoor team skipped by Nicole Devaleriola, with Brittiany Hebert, Paige Jones and Meghan Nichols, took the third event. Prizes were awarded followed Saturday’s banquet. Danny Grover Sr. won the 50/50 draw and Roxy Gallagher won the fireplace. The Byemoor mixed bonspiel is coming up on March 10-15. Anyone wishing to enter a team may contact Justin Jones at 403-579-2585 or John Schofer at 403-5792488. Junior high students from Byemoor School enjoyed a few days of skiing at Nakiska last Monday-Tuesday. Jim and Leanne Sorensen were away for about a week. They drove to Las Ve-
gas and while there took in a concert by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, among other things. Jody Johnson, Jim Stimson and Joclyn enjoyed a winter break in California. Lawrence and Mary Wilkie enjoyed several weeks in Arizona, away from the Alberta winter. Several from the community, including a group from the Endmoor Drop-In Centre, enjoyed one of the dinner theatre performance of “Who’s Under Where” presented by Castor Little Theatre at the Castor community hall. Get well wishes go out to Stephan Mappin, who is a patient in a Calgary hospital. The Thunder peewees team played their first game in the provincial playoffs on Thursday with a 5-2 loss to Killam. They play again Saturday in Big Valley against Killam for the banner. League playoffs for the peewees saw them post a 6-1 win over Lacombe on
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HALKIRK HERALD By Rose Koenraadt and Dorothy Anderson Congratulations to the Halkirk men’s curling team of Al Gamroth, Kurt Chick, Rocky and Ryan Dahmer, JD Johnson and Tony Nibourg who won the men’s bonspiel in Byemoor this week. The fellows only got to use four players at a time. Olympic curler Adam Enright originally from Rosiland visited at our school last week and brought his gold medal to show the students. He curled with Kevin Martin at
the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Adam is a cousin to teacher Carly Nichols. Ed and Rocky Dahmer joined with family in Lacombe recently to help their sister, Elaine, celebrate her 75th birthday. Happy birthday, Elaine! We also send out get-well wishes to Elaine, who had a nasty fall last week. Get-well wishes to Jean Anderson, who had back surgery in Edmonton. Tony and Clara Nibourg just returned from a twoweek vacation in Brazil. The visited with their son, Luke, who is travelling in
South America. Follow Luke on his travels at farmboyadventures.blogspot. Catharine McKnight from Sherwood Park visited her sibling, Melody and Dale Kent on Sunday. Rocky and Louanne Dahmer spent 10 days on the Hawaiian Island of Kaua’i arriving at the end of a rainy period. They did lots of site-seeing and really enjoyed a helicopter tour of the area. The Halkirk teachers will be attending teachers convention, on the 6 & 7th of March so the school kids will be having a four day
weekend. Spring break will be later in the month. COMING UP: Wednesday to Saturday: men’s and women’s curling bonspiel; Thursday and Friday: teachers’ convention; Thursday: regular bingo at the hall at 7:30; Sunday: daylight savings time begins; spring forward and remember to change the batteriesin smoke detectors; March 13: Elks public meeting to organize the Halkirk bulla-rama, 8 p.m. in the hall; March 15: seniors’ crib tournament; call Jacquie or Paul Dietrich.
RUMSEY RECORD By Patty Steen The mixed bonspiel is gearing up to start this coming week. Last I heard, the entries are up to 16 teams so be sure to get into town and watch some fun curling this week. The Oyster night is scheduled for this coming Thursday, so don’t miss out; there is always a steak or hamburger on if that is more to your liking. The banquet is open to everyone and will be the conclusion to the Rumsey curling regular season, except for the Kevin Martin event at the end of the month. Don’t forget that Martin, a former Olympic curler, will be coming to town on March 21.
Tickets are still available, but selling fast at $40 a piece. That gets you in the door, a delicious meal, a chance to visit with Martin and hear his after-dinner talk about his experiences, a chance to enter the different door prizes and the $100 draw to curl with Martin the next day in Rumsey and, to round out the evening, a dance with the band Donimo. Sounds like a good night ... don’t miss it. Another big fundraiser coming up at the end of the month is the Morrin Figure Skating Club dance with the “Chevilles.” Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show to start at 9 p.m. and run till 1 a.m. Tickets are available through any figure skating par-
Saturday in Big Valley. The atoms team had a good weekend winning the first two games in the first round of provincial playoffs against Blackfalds. They won 12-5 on Saturday and 7-4 on Sunday. The mites and novice games were cancelled due to the cold weather. It was a good start for the Vipers bantam girls’ team in its first game of playoffs. They played a good game and won 5-2 over Lacoka (Lacombe-Ponoka) in Byemoor on Sunday. The unseasonably cold weather for March is the main topic of conversation lately. Hopefully, March will go out like a lamb. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, as daylight savings time begins. Thought for the day — A bargain is something you don’t need at a price you can’t resist.
ent and if you haven’t got a contact there, then Jill Holowath at 403-368-3733 and Marilou Olsen at 403-772-3768 will be happy to sell you some. Recently, I was contacted by Linda Goddard concerning a lost item. Ernie Goddard, longtime community member, was at a funeral some time back and misplaced his black Stetson hat. Unfortunately, because there’s been too many recently, he doesn’t remember which funeral, but the hat was a gift from his late wife, Jacqui, so he would really like some information on it. If anyone noticed it when cleaning up or saw it after the hall was emptied and has been keeping it safe, please let Ernie know.
By Darlene Tantrum Congratulations to Byron Norman for receiving the Donalda service award, which recognizes an outstanding volunteer. As we know, Byron is always there to lend a helping hand. A horseman clinic is planned for March 14 to 16 at the arena. The Drop-In Centre monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, with lunch at noon and the meeting afterward. Come out and enjoy lunch and see if you would like to be a part of the Donalda Coulee Friendship Club. On Saturday, there will be a Court Whist Party at the Drop-In Centre, starting at 1 p.m. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon. The Donalda and District Museum held its annual general meeting Feb.
25 and the new executive for 2014 was chosen: chair Darlene Tantrum, vice-chair Lorraine Blouin, secretary Bev Getzlaf, treasurer Marlene Conibear, and directors Donna Dahl, Gerald Heisz, Ken Walker, Carman Baker and Teresa Donald. We’re short one director; if interested, we meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the library. Birthday wishes go out to Ben Van Haga, Lillibeth Arandela, Shane Boyson, Jeffrey Flores, Matthew Kneeland, Alison Norman, Randy Jones, Shylla Norman, Albern Bergstrom, Albert Cartier, TJ Dahl, Emily Fisher, Janessa Walker, Lee sehlstrom, Lisa Mueller, Judy Dinsmore, Lorrie Shepherd, Naryan Bergstrom, Chris Jaffray, Donna Dahl, Hainsley Holden and everyone else celebrating this week.
GADSBY GAZETTE By Paulette Heer Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren headed over to the Dwayne and Bonnie Kobi’s place Saturday night for a birthday supper and cake for Frank. It was good to have Richard home from Calgary for the weekend.
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SNOW DAY — Kindergarten to Grade 5 students from Botha School learn cross-country skiing from instructor Mark Neilson last Friday.
The first of the 4-H public-speaking events did go as planned on Sunday at Botha, with several from the area going on to Erskine next week. Good luck to all. Frank and Betty Hadwin counted 43 deer going through their yard last week, on their way to find food and shelter from the cold. Doreen Reynolds enjoyed a family day on the farm with Jack and Melanie and family, as well as Jody and Keith and family. Keith had to have yet another surgery, this time thankfully, non-cancerous. Doreen and Melanie spent a week in Calgary with Jody while Keith was in Foothills hospital. I am happy to report all went well. Fred and Velvet Entwisle drove to Didsbury recently to visit Fred’s sister Cathy and Joey Prillar, son Tyler and Joey’s mother Margaret Prillar. The Prillar family lived in Gadsby for several years. This past Sunday, they got word that Margaret has passed away after a lengthy battle with diabetes, dialysis and finally cancer. Sincere sympathies to Joey and Cathy and Tyler. Margaret spent several years with Joey and Cathy and will be doubly missed by all. At the request of Margaret, there will be no funeral service. On Sunday, Jewel Heer received word of the passing of her grandmother in northern Alberta. Sincere sympathies to Jewel and John, Hannah and Bailey. The Gadsby monthly bingo at the Bank Building will be held on March 22, beginning at 7 p.m. Please note the change of date, as there are five Saturdays in March. If the weather holds, it will be nice to enjoy an evening out without worry. Everyone welcome.
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STETTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL By Leila Ternes The Stettler Elementary School Grade 3 classes are participating in Scholastic Book Clubs “Classrooms Care.� The program is designed to teach children the joys and importance of reading and giving. From now until the end of May, the students are challenged to read 100 books per class and in turn, Scholastic Book Clubs will donate 100 books per class (for a total donation of up to 100,000 new books) to disadvantaged children countrywide. It’s a wonderful opportunity to encourage students to read and to show them that they can make a difference in the lives of others. This concept ties in very well with the “7 Habits — Leader in Me� lessons that the students have been learning this year. We’re in our fifth year of having a school-wide activity for each grade enabling our 500 students to work with their classmates and other students in their grade. Each grade has a designated time and proceeds to the gym for an opening ceremonies, seven activities, plus teacher challenges and a closing ceremony. Over the two days, each grade does activities for an hour and half. Our two physical education specialists incorporate a theme, fitness activities and life strategies into each session. This year, more emphasis was put on the seven habits. Events included rafting, boot/shirt relay, obstacle course, chicken toss, and dancing. Children reported that their favourite thing about the event was Mrs. Poapst’s duck costume (especially the toilet paper)! These activities present
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opportunities for learning, listening, synergizing, thinking win-win, leadership, and many other important life lessons. Being a school-wide event, our teachers need help and, as always, the physical education teachers just needed to ask and our staff and community are willing to “lend a hand� ... another point we stressed at our Duck Dynasty Olympics. Students from the Grade 5 Science Fair Club proudly demonstrated their projects at the 15th annual Grade 5 Stettler Elementary School science fair on Friday. Grade 5 science teacher Rob Howell said, “We are pleased with the quality of the projects our students have prepared. They have been busily working on them since November. The students have learned and applied the scientific method, and used technology to produce a wide variety of different projects.� Howell and fellow science teachers Bonnie Lynn, Stefan Olafson and Carmen Fox have assisted the students during club time. “We met as a club twice a week over a 12-week period,� Howell said. The top 10 projects will be selected to compete in the Grade 5 and 6 category of the Central Alberta regional science fair April 11 and 12, at the Bower Place Mall in Red Deer. “Our school has enjoyed success at this competition of the best grades 5 and 6 projects in central Alberta, including two first-place finishes in the past five years,� Howell said. “We look forward to this excellent competition again this year.� Please remember that Thursday and Friday this week, there’s no school because of a teachers’ conference.
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Stettler Elementary School students quickly became “attached� to the Duck Dynasty Olympics last week.
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Adults Sarah Chapman (left) and Jill Neitz, with students Presley Ternes and Branson Chapman, pose during Stettler Elementary School’s Duck Dynasty Olympics.
Olympics just Ducky at Stettler Elementary By Stacey Lavallie, Stettler Independent The gymnasium at Stettler Secondary School was full of cheering, chanting and colourful students as they competed in the Duck Dynasty Olympics last Wednesday and Thursday. Students headed to the gymnasium in grade groups, wearing bright colours that indicated teams, and competed in different relay events that required each teammate to work hard to keep their team ahead. The gymnasium was decorated with
hunting decoys, homemade cardboard outhouses, and other rustic Duck Dynastythemed decorations. Participating teachers wore camouflage and false beards to look like the stars of the A&E television program after which the competitions were named. The school-wide activity day for all grades is now in its fifth year, and each year has a different theme. In the past, the school has had Dr. Suess Days and Aussie days. “We did Duck Dynasty because it was popular, and we wanted to see if we could get kids to get outside more and enjoy
the outdoors and take a family member with them,” said Kim Poapst, a teacher at the school. “We tied it into the Olympics, which had just finished, and the Paralympics, which are just starting.” The Stettler event saw the school’s 500 students have a chance to work with their classmates and kids from the other classes in their grades. “Over the two days, each grade does activities for an hour-and-half,” Poapst said. “We incorporate a theme, fitness activities and life strategies.”
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Stettler goaltender Simon Thieleman makes one of his 30 saves in the Lightning’s series-clinching 6-4 win over the Mountainview Colts on Sunday in Stettler.
Bolts finish off the Colts Stettler to face pennant-winning Blackfalds in Round 2 JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor With snow falling and minus temperatures prevalent outside the Stettler Recreation Centre on Sunday night, winter was very much alive and well. And so it goes for the Stettler Lightning, who are still in winter/hockey mode in an extended Heritage Junior Hockey League season. The Lightning defeated the Mountainview Colts 6-4 at home Sunday night to win their best-of-seven Northern Division semifinal 4-1. In Round 2, they’ll face the pennantwinning Blackfalds Wranglers, who swept the Three Hills Thrashers 4-0 in the other Northern Division semifinal.
Blackfalds hosts Game 1 tonight at 7:30, and Stettler is at home for the second game at the same time Friday night. Game 3 is slated for 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Blackfalds, with the fourth game set for Stettler at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Making their first appearance in the playoffs since 2010, the Lightning’s season is running even longer than Mountainview goaltender Connor Slipp’s hair (he’s nicknamed Locks). Stettler won the first three games of the opening round, including a 5-2 decision at home a week ago Tuesday, before dropping a 1-0 decision last Friday at Didsbury. Stettler goaltender Simon Thieleman, who gave up just eight goals in the first four games of the series, has been a constant as he continues to make the most of his final junior B season.
Early in the third period, Stettler broke open a 3-3 game Sunday with two goals 42 seconds apart from captain Landon Potter and Jacob Hamel. Wyat Haustein added an empty-netter, during a late power play, before Mountainview’s Curtis Smith scored with 15 seconds left in the Colts’ season. Veteran forward Jake Schwarzenberger had a goal and two assists for Stettler, which also got goals from Mark Dietz and Dylan Houston and two assists each from Kyler O’Connor and Logan Davidson. Jason Edwards, with two, and Rick Gundlock had the other Mountainview goals. “It was a quiet confience” coach and GM Doug Smith said of the Lightning’s approach to Sunday’s final period. “We knew that if we played our game under control, it would work out our way, because we’re a little bit stronger in certain areas.
We kept our discipline, and we knew that as things got tighter, there was more pressure on (the Colts), so they start to do things out of character.” The Colts lost a key veteran late in the first period when defenceman Kevin Vandenhoven fought with Stettler’s Derek Muhlbach, and both were ejected. The Wranglers and Lightning were 2-2 against each other in the regular season, and that parity is expected to continue. “We won two there and they won two here, so I don’t think either team is worried about home ice too much,” Smith said. “The big key in this series is that Blackfalds has so far played teams where they’ve been able to score a lot of goals. (But) I think it frustrates them somewhat when you can play a solid defence against them and they can’t free-wheel.”
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Stettler Lightning forward Scott Ternes eyes the Mountainview Colts’ net during Heritage Junior Hockey League playoff action Sunday at Stettler Recreation Centre.
JUNIOR B HOCKEY PLAYOFF SUMMARIES Stettler Lightning vs. Mountainview Colts Best-of-seven Northern Division semifinal
Lightning 5 Colts 2 Game 3 Tuesday at Stettler First Period 1. Mountainview, Rick Gundlock (Sutherland, Thompson) 15:49 2. Stettler, Reese Anheliger (Cody Wright) 17:32 3. Mountainview, Jason Edwards (Krebs, Morrell) 18:04 Penalty — Edwards Mtn (slashing) 8:57. Second Period 4. Stettler, Dylan Houston (A. Ternes) 11:00 Penalties — O’Connor St (slashing) 5:05, Cam Wright St. (high-sticking) 8:25, Edwards Mtn (tripping) 13:47, Hamel St (hooking) 16:12. Third Period 5. Stettler, Adam Ternes (Davidson, Hamel) 6:56 6. Stettler, Scott Ternes (Houston, Potter) 9:08 (pp)
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Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — Fletcher St (tripping) 9:16, Derek Muhlbach (hooking) 10:43, Edwards Mtn (tripping) 12:10.
Shots on goal by: Mountainview ......... 11 10 12 — 33 Stettler .................... 15 7 10 — 32 Goal — Mountainview: Connor Slipp; Stettler: Simon Thieleman.
Shots on goal by: Stettler ........................ 10 15 11 — 36 Mountainview .............. 10 11 8 — 29 Goal — Stettler: Simon Thieleman; Mountainview: Connor Slipp.
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Game 4 Friday at Didsbury
Game 5 Sunday at Stettler
First Period No Scoring. Penalties — B. Anderson Mtn (interference) :42, Cam Wright St (holding) 5:41, Thompson Mtn (tripping) 6:30, Edwards Mtn (roughing) 10:49, Thompson (unsportsmanlike conduct), Sutherland Mtn (checking from behind, misconduct for checking to the head) 19:49. Second Period 1. Mountainview, Rick Gundlock (Edwards, Thompson) 8:22 Penalties — Cody Wright St (tripping) 3:42, Edwards Mtn (roughing) 8:38, Lawrence Mtn (holding) 17:31.
First Period 1. Mountainview, Jason Edwards (C. Anderson) 4:57 (pp) 2. Stettler, Jake Schwarzenberger (O’Connor, Potter) 8:00 Penalties — Thompson Mtn (tripping) :53, Dylan Muhlbach (holding) 4:40, Anheliger St (roughing) 12:27, Schmidt Mtn (slashing) 14:37, Haustein St (interference) 15:50, Vandenhoven Mtn and Derek Muhlbach St (fighting majors and game misconducts) 17:50. Second Period 3. Mountainview, Jason Edwards (Klinck) 7:30
4. Stettler, Mark Dietz (O’Connor, Schwarzenberger) 10:02 (2-pp) 5. Stettler, Dylan Houston (Derek Muhlbach) 10:58 (pp) 6. Mountainview, Rick Gundlock (Schmidt, Klinck) 14:16 (pp) Penalties — Gundlock Mtn (slashing) 1:26, Armitage Mtn (holding) 8:13, B. Anderson Mtn (slashing) 9:49, Edwards Mtn (unsportsmanlike conduct), Cody Wright St (cross-checking and unsportsmanlike conduct) 13:26. Third Period 7. Stettler, Landon Potter (Schwarzenberger) 4:38 8. Stettler, Jacob Hamel (Davidson) 5:20 9. Stettler, Wyat Haustein (Davidson) 18:51 (pp) (en) 10. Mountainview, Curtis Smith (Gundlock) 19:45 Penalties — Graff St (hooking) 6:28, Schmidt Mtn (elbowing) 8:48, Krebs Mtn (hooking) 10:23, Sutherland Mtn (elbowing) 15:21, Mtn bench (served by C. Anderson) 18:05. Shots on goal by: Mountainview ........... 13 11 10 — 34 Stettler ..................... 13 16 19 — 48 Goal — Mountainview: Connor Slipp; Stettler: Simon Thieleman.
. Stettler wins series 4-1.
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MIDGET A Although their season isn’t finished, the midget A Stettler Legion Blues were bounced from their league playoffs Sunday after backto-back losses to the Ponoka Wolves. Stettler gave up a 3-1 lead at home Sunday afternoon and lost 7-4 to fall 2-0 in the best-of-three first-round series in the North Central Minor Hockey Association. Ponoka posted a 5-1 win in Game 1 at home Saturday night. In the series-ending game, Stettler got goals from Matt Sylvester, Quade Cassidy, Brendan Bardwell and Kieran Rost, who also picked up an assist. Dustin Bell, with two
goals and an assist, and Kellyn Pritchard, with a goal and two assists, sparked Ponoka, which rallied late in the second period to score two short-handed goals and tie the game 3-3, and added four straight goals in the first 5:05 of the third. Brett Roper faced 35 shots in the Stettler net, while the Blues managed just 20 shots on Aaron Lamb. Stettler goaltender Jordan McCallum, who split the action with Roper on Saturday night, remained on the sidelines Sunday to nurse an injury. The Blues couldn’t stop Bell, who netted four goals in Saturday’s game. The lone Stettler scorer was Levi Fisher, who cut the Ponoka lead to 2-1 three minutes into the final period. The Wolves fired 34 shots at McCallum and Roper.
The Blues had 21 shots against Leeland Averill. Stettler played the weekend without the likes of injured forward Zack Werbowesky and suspended defenceman Cayden Spady. Stettler has a couple of weeks to prepare for the midget A provincials, which are set for March 20-23 at Slave Lake. BANTAM A After earlier qualifying for the provincials, slated for March 13-16 at Grande Prairie, the Stettler Storm got off to a resounding start in the North Central league playoffs. Stettler swept Rocky Mountain House 2-0 in their best-of-three series, winning 8-1 on Saturday at Rocky after dumping the visitors 11-1 last Wednesday at Stettler. In Game 2, Ryan Mielke scored three goals and set
up another, Jackson Zimmermann netted two goals and three assists, Tye Mulgrove collected a goal and three assists, and Brenden Tucker added two goals and an assist. Paul du Toit had a couple of assists and Davin Nattestad made 24 saves. Derian Gaumond faced 60 shots in the Rocky net. In the opening game, Talon Conner scored three goals and an assist, Daniel Schwarzenberger contributed two goals and an assist, Mulgrove tallied twice, and defencemen Brett Coleman and Cole Pedersen each supplied a goal and two assists. Tucker and Brayden MacDonell each had a goal and an assist. Stettler’s Nattestad blocked 21 shots, while Gaumond recorded 51 stops for Rocky. The Storm racked up a combined 132 shots in the two games.
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CRYSTAL FRIARS Stettler Public Library The Stettler Public Library is back in its home, and we’re looking at a tentative opening date of Monday, March 10. We hope to welcome you back into your library then and you can see what changes have occurred. But remember, there are still some surprises yet to come. So every time that you come in, it may seem different. For updates on our opening date, please check our website at spl.prl.ab.ca and our Facebook page. In the meantime, the staff of the Stettler Public Library can still provide you with service to get you through the barren days of winter. We have all been woken by the nightmare of having nothing to read, but never fear! With your library membership and your PIN, you can place holds through our online catalogue at http://spl.prl.ab.ca. We will contact you when your items become available and they can be picked up in the lower lobby of the Stettler Recreation Centre between 2 and 6 p.m. from Mondays through Fridays.
This spot also acts as a drop-off point for returns during the same hours. As the new front entry to the SRC is not yet complete, there is no outside book drop at the Recreation Centre. Because of that, please return your items at the designated times. This period of flux is a perfect time to try out our e-book, e-audiobook and emagazine collections. Visit our website at spl.prl.ab.ca for step-by-step instructions on downloading these materials to your ereaders, mp3 players, iPods or tablets. There will be no interruption to the Read and Rhyme program and Tuesday Tutoring during our move. Read and Rhyme will continue on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 11 o’clock upstairs in the Stettler Recreation Centre meeting rooms. Tutoring will also be taking place in the SRC upstairs meeting rooms. Finally, the staff and board of the Stettler library would like to thank the players and coaching staff of the Stettler Lightning for their enormous help last Wednesday. You guys were invaluable. We would also like to send out a big thank-you to all the volunteers who have stopped in to offer us an hour or two of your time. You are all the best in our books!
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N ow t h a t H o l l y wo o d ’s awa r d season is finally over, I have a couple questions. First: why don’t some of these talented nominees and presenters get a bit of training in public speaking before getting up on stage in front of millions? Te l ev i s e d aw a r d s h ow s a r e a form of profitable entertainment, just as much as the movies, TV shows and music the artists are being honoured for. I can understand a sound mixer or production designer struggling to spit out their words of gratitude after winning an award as prestigious and career transforming as an Oscar, but when the famous p e r f o r m e r s t h e m s e l ve s h ave m e feeling like the “Ah Counter” at a Toastmasters meeting, that’s not a good sign. For those unfamiliar with Toastmasters, it’s an international organization that helps people become more comfortable with the terrifying prospect of speaking in front of an audience of any size. T h e “A h C o u n t e r ” i s o n e o f the duties in a meeting that has a member recording ahs, ums, filler words and repeats whenever someone gets up to speak. I seem to automatically take o n t h a t r o l e eve r y t i m e I wa t c h an awards show, especially one as grand as the Oscars. This year, the beautiful best supporting actor Jared Leto uttered at least 15 ahs or ums during his otherwise entertaining and gracious speech. Don’t get me wrong, there were some terrific presentations at the Academy Awards and I adore the institution that it is. I’m a huge movie buff and I’ve watched them every year since my Nanan first introduced me to the classic films of her era when I was a little kid. I love the fashions, the predictions and all the silly pomp and circumstance that goes along with the red carpet, star-studded affair. But I just think that if you’re a nominee with a one-in-five chance of winning a little gold man that
will invariably increase your salary potential, you owe it to your massive audience to give a great — and brief — acceptance speech. If you can’t memorize and deliver your lines as if you’re in a Broadway play, you should read them from a hand held cue card and then get off the stage. The same applies to the presenters who are sometimes betrayed by the faulty teleprompters or their own nerves, as was displayed yet again this year on several occasions. Despite the fact that these presenters are almost always incredibly famous actors who learn lines for a living, unprofessional mistakes often occur. Maybe if the telecast wasn’t four hours long, these flubs would be less noticeable. Which raises my second question: why aren’t the Oscars half the length in time? Out of the 24 awards that are handed out, the general public is probably interested in less than a dozen of those categories, and I don’t think they’d mind if the “boring awards” were given out at a separate ceremony like the ones handed out two weeks prior at the Scientific and Technical Awards. I realize a shortened spectacle would result in fewer money-making advertising opportunities, but it also might assist in rebuilding the ratings, which have dropped substantially over the last two decades. This year, for my first time ever, I didn’t watch the Oscars live. My son had a basketball practice that started at the same time as t h e s h ow, s o I s e t t h e P V R a n d avoided the internet, radio and TV so I wouldn’t hear any results in advance. Almost two hours after the show began, my husband and I started watching the recorded program, fa s t f o r wa r d i n g t h r o u g h a l l t h e commercials and boring bits. By the time it was wrapping up with the final best picture award being presented, we had caught up, saving ourselves a bunch of time. No doubt millions of clever people have been viewing it this way for many years. From now on, we will as well. And I’ll still be counting the ahs and ums as we watch.
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announcements SQUIRES Colleen Squires of Stettler passed away on February 13, 2014 at the age of 35 years. Predeceased by her grandparents Adeline and Les Simm; grandfather Lloyd Squires; uncles Gary Simm, Allan Simm and Pat Stein; cousin Kelly Simm; Colleen is survived by her loving parents Errol and Myrna Squires of Stettler; brother Colby (Toni) Squires and their children Jesse and Jackson of Stettler; grandmother Henrietta Thomas of Calgary; sister Michelle Perkins of ColdMyrna’s sisters Carol Stein of water, Ontario; Kelowna, Fern (Doug) Bell of Chemainus, BC; sister in law Charlene Simm of Didsbury; Errol’s sisters and brother Evangeline McLeod of Vancouver, Elizabeth (Don) Percy of Vancouver, Patrick (Linda) Squires of Slocan Valley, BC; numerous cousins, other relatives and many dear friends. Funeral Services for the late Colleen Squires were held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of the Stettler Funeral Home. Colleen’s brother, Colby Squires led the celebration of her life through a beautiful tribute, pictorial memories, and special selections of music Amazing Grace, The Old Rugged Cross, and Hallelujah. Lynne Robson closed the service with a prayer. Colleen’s Aunt Fern Motter and cousin Nicole Rigel offered loving words and memories of Colleen. Family and friends then gathered together in the Heartland Fellowship Hall to share memories and enjoy a luncheon prepared by Brenda’s Catering. Memorial Contributions may be made in honor of Colleen’s life to the Animal Haven Rescue c/o Stettler Funeral Home. To send or view condolences to Colleen’s family please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-742-3422.
GERRY BENNETT wants to thank family and friends that made Judy’s 60th birthday such a special day for her. Your love and friendship is treasured. Thanks also to the Club Cafe for going above and beyond in serving 50 guests. Kent and his staff did an outstanding job of providing fast and friendly service to all.
The family of Michael David Iles wish to thank everyone for their acts of kindness, support and prayers during his illness and time of passing. Thank you for the phone calls, e-mails, cards, visits, food to our homes, flowers, prayer shawls, the many donations, and to all †those attending the memorial in Wetaskiwin, and those there in thought if not in person. Your expressions of sympathy are deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged, at this tremendously sad time in our lives. Brenda, Chase & Derek Iles Shirley Iles Glen and Sharon Iles & family Gladys & Stan Nattestad Darrel & Lorri Nattestad & family Thank you for the donations, flowers, cards and goodies received at the time of sister May and Lloyd’s passing. Albert & Peggy Duncan & families
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The family of Robert Fyten wish to extend special thanks to Dr. Drummond and all of the doctors and nursing staff at the Stettler Hospital for their wonderful care and attention of Robert during his short stay.†We would also like to say a big thank you to Sylvie and the staff at Brennen Funeral Home, who were a tremendous help to us during this difficult time. A huge thank you is also extended to all of the friends and family who brought food, flowers, donations and support for us in our time of loss. We could feel your love. Fay Fyten & Family
Thank you to the Village of Botha and County of Stettler for honoring me with the 2014 Recreation Award and to Atco Electric for sponsoring this award. Bob Erickson
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Gals at 6pm, Guys at 8pm Dance and Auction to follow We, the family of the late GARRY CLEMENT, would like to express our “Heartfelt Appreciation�, first of all, for the very life this man gave to us, his family and his friends alike. His kind and gentle soul was rewarded through the many acts of kindness shown to him throughout his fight with Cancer. Our Family cannot begin to thank our many friends and neighbors enough for the many visits that helped enlighten his days. Also, Dr. Agwaze and various staff members of Stettler Health Services who provided compassionate care above and beyond their normal duties... The support shown in way of phone calls, food, cards and donations... The visits and comforting words from Pastor Ross during the Service and the many people from near and far who attended... And to Corinne and staff from the Stettler Funeral Home for their patience, guidance and preparation for a Beautiful “Celebration of Life� .........THANK-YOU ALL.......... BARB, CAMILLE, SHEILA, TANYA AND FAMILIES
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HARVEST Operations Corp. is a signiďƒžcant operator in Canada’s energy industry offering exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas (Upstream), an oil sands project under construction and development in northern Alberta and reďƒžning and marketing distillate, gasoline and fuel oil (Downstream) operations. Harvest is offering a challenging opportunity for a
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY, apprentice to be a licensed glass worker. Permanent full-time position, installing residential and commercial windows and doors, automotive glass, glass cutting and fabrication. Drivers license a must. Apply in person to Heartland Glass, Stettler or fax resume to 403-742-2678. F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca GM DEALER REQUIRES 3rd/4th Journeyman Techs. GM/diesel experience an asset. Competitive wages. Full beneďƒžts. Email resume to: donheeg2003@yahoo.ca or fax to 780-645-3564. Attention: Don. No phone calls please. Smyl Motors, St. Paul, Alberta. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC and 3rd or 4th year Apprentice required at business located in beautiful Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Fax resume to 403-845-3991. Beneďƒžts included. MAINTENANCE PERSON Large swine facility requires maintenance person. Someone capable of plumbing, welding, minor electrical & groundskeeping will be given consideration. Exp. in all areas is not necessary, but a general pride of the overall appearance & operation of the facility is mandatory. Excellent wage & beneďƒžt plan to the successful candidate. Fax resume with references to 1-855-499-3953 or email rwp@cciwireless.ca
Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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Collectible, Antique, Coin & Misc. Auction Sunday March 9, 10 a.m. BOWDEN LIONS HALL Bowden A.B. Silver coins, Coin sets, Signed Carvings, Vintage cameras & radios, Type 547 Oscilloscope, Art, Prints, Glassware, Lighters, Disney & Betty Boop & Coca cola collectibles, Furniture, Household items, Lots of unique collectibles…Just too much to mention.. Check web for listing & pictures. Sale is subject to additions & deletions.. 5 % admin fee applies.. Lunch available. See U all out at the sale Pilgrim Auction 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860
Building Supplies Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
+
A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www. crownsteelbuildings.ca
CALL:
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Firewood
1660
SPLIT FIREWOOD
Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience or have a valid trade certification. Please send qualified resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554
Dried, Shedded, on Pallets Pick up in yard or UFA Bulk Fuel Delivery Available Volume Discounts. 403-876-2422 403-740-3285 Distributor for
Blaze King Stoves
2014 GRAVEL TENDER STETTLER, ALBERTA The Town of Stettler is accepting sealed tenders marked “2014 Gravel Tender” addressed to: The Town of Stettler, 5031 - 50 Street, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 before 2:00 p.m., March 12, 2014.
Public members will be compensated for their time on the Audit Committee. If you are interested in serving on the Audit Committee please submit a letter of interest, which includes a brief summary of your work experience and qualifications, to: Mr. Peter Neale Associate Superintendent, Business and Finance Email: pneale@clearview.ab.ca (An E-mail reply will be provided)
The County of Stettler Agricultural Service Board has an opportunity for seasonal positions starting April 28, 2014. Duties will include: • Operating a spray truck. • Spraying of roadsides and some private land. • Working with the Weed Control Act. • Weed inspection and weed control on Red Deer River • Operate and maintain a variety of chemical application equipment. • Courteous and effective communication with landowners. • Identify and control prohibited noxious and noxious weeds. • Reclamation work. • Education and awareness workshops for ratepayers. • Other duties as assigned. Preferred skills and experience: • Agricultural and Industrial Pesticide Applicator’s License (or willingness to obtain) would be an asset • Valid Class 5 Drivers License. • Good computer skills along with knowledge of GPS. • Ability to work well with others along with strong written and verbal skills. • Strong organizational abilities. • Ability to identify and control prohibited and noxious weeds. • Experience in operating equipment would be considered an asset. We are willing to train the right candidate. Resumes will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Send resumes to: Quinton Beaumont Director of Agricultural Services County of Stettler No. 6 Box 1270, 6602 – 44 Ave. Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 Phone: (403) 742-4441 Fax: (403) 742-1277 Email: qbeaumont@stettlercounty.ca
Call 403-323-0744
Misc. for Sale
1760
EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. SAWMILLS from only $4,897. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
Office Supplies
1800
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case
Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395
1840
Dogs
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
Farm Custom Work
2080
ATTENTION FARMERS Custom Rototilling 403-704-2299 Call until 11 p.m.
Livestock
2100
Laverndene Acres Yearling Red Angus Bulls for Sale
Lavern Wideman Castor, AB 403-882-2185 BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm. Fully guaranteed. Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com FLATLAND RANCH has on offer yearling and 2 year old Gelbvieh Bulls. We have been selling reputable bulls for 15 years Chuck 403-854-6270 PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered. Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.
Poultry
2130
Teeny Tiny Morkies extra fluffy and extremely cute! ORDER NOW For Pick Up on April 19, 25 or 26. Non shedding, shots done 19 weeks old Isa 587-987-3422 or email: Brown laying hens. wendyschedel@gmail.com Linden, AB 403-546-3130
Travel Packages
1900
GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and cruise adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this summer. Calgary and Edmonton departures. 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com
Farm Custom Work
Horse/Stock Trailers
2170
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
2080
BALE HAULING Self load and unload
DAVID UNRUH Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4674
Tender documents will be available from the Town of Stettler Office, 5031 - 50 Street, on February 26, 2014. Inquiries can be made to Ivan Wilford at 403-742-8305.
Employment Training
Deadline for applications to be received is before or on March 17, 2014. For further information please call (403) 742-3331
County of Stettler No. 6 Agricultural Service Board Seasonal Staff
SEASONED FIREWOOD
880 Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net
Qualifications for the public members are:
1660
Firewood
EARN 100% plus on our new product. 11 piece combination metric/standard wrench set below cost to interested buyers. By email: rgtkachuk@shaw.ca.
Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB
Misc. Help
1550
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254.
1-877-223-3311 To Place Your Ad Now!
Starting wages: $28.85/hr - Floor Covering Installers $24.75/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week
1530
8TH ANNUAL RED DEER LOGS COLLECTOR CAR Semi loads of pine, spruce, AUCTION & SPEED SHOW, tamarack, poplar. March 14 - 16/14, Red Deer Price depends on location. Agricultural Westerner Park. Exhibitor Lil Mule Logging #2000 - #2290 space available. Consign 403-318-4346 Farm Equipment ..............2010 your car. 1-888-296-0528 Haying Equipment ............2020 ext. 102; EGauctions.com
880
Under the new Education Act, the school board is responsible to have at least one member of the business community and one member of the adult learning community.
1. member of either the business or adult learning community; 2. ideally have financial experience and/or a professional accounting designation; 3. independent to the school division; and 4. have no financial or personal interests with the Clearview Public Schools' audit firm Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson Chartered Accountants
SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company. Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position. Reliability essential. Own transportation required. Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca
Auctions
Tools
Clearview Public Schools is requesting applications from members of the public to fill two (2) positions on the school division's Audit Committee as public members. The Division's Audit Committee is comprised of two elected school trustees and two public members. The Committee will be responsible for recommending external auditors to the Board, reviewing the annual financial statements and reporting to the Board, and ensuring appropriate internal controls exist and are maintained.
F/T or P/T POSITION RETAIL MEAT CLERK. $10-13/hour. Call 403-742-1427
Employment Training
APEX NUTRI-SOLUTIONS INC.
Misc. Help
SHRUM’S MEATS
UP TO $400 cash daily full-time & part-time outdoors. Spring/summer work. Seeking honest, hardworking staff; PropertyStarsJobs.com.
403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
Service Wise
880
Page B7
Livestock
2100
LLB Angus
900 Work from Home!
28TH ANNUAL
BULL & FEMALE SALE There is a huge demand for CanScribe Career College Medical Transcription graduates. Enroll today! info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com
Auctions
at the farm, Erskine, AB
Offering over 600 head of Quality Angus Cattle Canada’s Largest Angus Production Sale
250 Black Angus, Red Angus
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Misc. Help
MARCH 10, 15,2012 2014
& Black Semmie Bulls 150yearling yearlingbulls bulls t 150 year old bulls t 100two two-year-old bulls fall born yearling bullsheifers 350 black & bwf replacement 120 yearling heifers t 100 purebred yearling heifers commercial heifers t 50 commercial bred black & bwf heifers t 200 commercial black & bwf yearling heifers
LEE & LAURA BROWN Box 217, Erskine, Alberta T0C 1G0 Phone: 403-742-4226 Fax: 403-742-2962 llbangus@xplornet.com catalogue online www.llbangus.com
880 1470812 ALBERTA LTD o/a FAS GAS 50th AVE, Suite 6002, Stettler, AB T0C2L2 2 Service Attendants (Gas Station cum Convenience Store) $13.00/hr 40hrs/wk, Perm. F/T, Shift work (Willing to work in all Shifts) Refuel Automotive, Sell Fuel/Automotive /Convenience Store products
Basic Comp skill required, Scan Items, Collect Payments, Reconcile Total Sales, Suggestive year, Handle Handle 90lbs 20 lbs. SuggestiveSelling, Selling,Stock StockShelves, Shelves,Exp. Exp.min. min.77months months to to 11year, Apply in person/mail or email: bill_bansal@hotmail.com Or Fax : (403)742 5516
Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
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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.
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
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
LOOKING FOR HAY LAND
in the county of Stettler, prefer to do shares, but will do cash rent. Please call 403-740-9589 leave message
3060
Suites
ONE SMALL BEDROOM APARTMENT AND ONE BACHELOR SUITE for rent in Stettler. No smokers or drinkers. Phone 403-742-5575.
Roommates Wanted
3080
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Ernest Alder Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
WANTED: Hay land to put up on shares. 403-742-4337
Storage Space
3160
MINI STORAGE
10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services
For Rent #3000 - #3200 Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
2 bedroom house in Erskine, 1 1/2 storey, 2 full bathrooms, appliances included, well water, $850/mo + utilities, $850 d.d. Available immediately. 403-740-3829.
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
3050
BRAND NEW 4-PLEX in Stettler. 1500 sq.ft. per unit. 3 bdrm. Avail. March 1st. 403-350-8574
Public Notices
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Farms/ Land
4070
4040
EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer. Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.
Acreages
4050
4 BEDROOM HOME. 1600 sq. ft. w/1.5 bathroom and a full basement on 11 acres of clear flat land. Located 1 mi. from the centre of Chilliwack B.C. In the Beautiful Fraser Valley 60 miles East of Vancouver.†$889,000. Ph. 1-604-793-0171
Manufactured Homes
4090
OVERSTOCKED! Huge discounts on all SRI 2013 stock. 3 & 4 bedroom plans - 20 X 76. Compare & save! In house mortgage broker, quick financing at lowest rates! Best prices/service guaranteed! Dynamic Modular Homes, Red Deer 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.com PREOWNED 1856 SQ FT Modular Office for sale. 5 offices, 1.5 bathrooms, kitchen, reception and ample storage space. $120,000. Must be moved. Phone 1-877-504-5005; www.jandelhomes.com. SHOP AND COMPARE! Then let United Homes Canada get you the best value on a new TripleM home! Starting at only $92,500. Delivery conditions apply. 142 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-461-7632; www. unitedhomescanada.com.
Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
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DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.
GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com
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 PUBLIC HEARING
Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaw: BYLAW 1518-14, providing for the rezoning of Lots 1-8 Block 2 Plan 6137HW; Lot 1 Block 3 Plan 6137HW; Lot A Block 2 Plan 2275KS; Lot R Block 3 Plan 2275KS; Lot 12 Block 2 Plan 0929529; Lots 1-5 Block 1 Plan 2275KS, Lot 6A Block 1 Plan 9222135; and Lots 10-18 Block 1 Plan 6137HW from the Country Residence (CR) District to the Country Residence – Small Lot (CR-SL) District. Location: Anderson Subdivision within the SE 31-38-19W4M. The rezoning of the subject parcels will provide for site development standards that are more appropriate for the typical lot size in the Anderson Subdivision. The public may inspect a copy of the amending bylaws at the County Administration Building during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contractors
Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting
1010
Dated: Friday, February 21, 2014. Jacinta Donovan Planning and Development Officer
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:
2.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
No: Legal Description: Applicant: Proposed Development:
3.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
DP 14007 Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1323586 40008 Rge Rd 19-2 Derwin & Judy Massey 2
Detached Dwelling (2600 ft ), Ancillary Building - Oversized (2,167 ft2 w/ Secondary Suite on upper level) DP 14008 SW 1-39-22W4M Comtech (Communication Technologies Ltd.)
Professional Accountants LLP
P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
NUMERA TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD. 4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB
Thorogood Pinches
&
Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
Crematorium (small animals)
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 March 19, 2014. The notice must contain the reason for the appeal. Jacinta Donovan Development Officer
-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years
ATTENTION HOME BUILDERS! No Warranty = No Building Permit. Contact Blanket Home Warranty for details. 1-888-925-2653; www.blanketltd.ca.
Drafting & Design
1120
RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686 galen@railsidedesign.com
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
Eavestroughing Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656
1130
FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit 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)
% 0 0 1 le Recyclab
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
www.gkdpca.com
Automotive
1029
Call Barry Harvey
403-742-8838 *27 years experience*
Electrical
1150
Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
JT AUTO BODY LTD. “Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
Cabinet Makers
1054
TEL: 403-742-6277 No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB
Cleaning
1070
K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning • Window Washing 403-742-6970
403-742-6970 403-740-9782
Optometrist Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998
PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
Personal Services
1260
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.
TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca.
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net
“Keeping people in Motion...�
403-742-4533
1315
DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
Phone 403-742-2529
Plumbing & Heating
1330
Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Phone: 403-742-4437
Jacquie Mvula, M.S., R.Aud 4806 – 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
CRIMINAL RECORD? Get a record suspension pardon for career, travel and peace of mind. BBB Rating A+. RCMP connected. Nation-Wide; www.nationalpardon.org or toll free 1-866-242-2411.
Misc. Services
Stettler Ph.
Dr. E. LYNES
1290
3R
Chiropractor
100,000 Potential Buyers???
Management
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
403-742-3007
One block East of Scotia Bank
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON
403-742-5237
DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome Legal Services
1260
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Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION
CALL 1-877-223-3311
1310
Bev’s Valances Beverley Plett
bevplett@hotmail.com
403.443.5192
BRYON D. BALTIMORE
Fax 403.443.2407 Cell 403.443.0664
STETTLER
403.742.1965
Home Consultations • Shades & Blinds • Soft Treatments • Fabrics & Hardware
of McCuaig Desrochers
“If It’s Electrical We Do It�
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
Dr. KERRY WONG
Legal Services
THREE HILLS
403-742-5111
Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed!
1210
1310
G K D P
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson
Health Care
today
Comprehensive eye Painters/ Painters/ health and vision exams Decorators Decorators Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Custom window coverings and more Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
info@leschert.net
Communication Antenna & Structure (150 ft.) DP 14009 SE 8-40-19W4M 40114 Hwy 56 Ben & Dawn Wiens
1100
Chapman and Co. 403-742-1330
The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, March 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 on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
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1-877-223-3311 403-309-3300
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5180
TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS
403-742-3141 DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500 BBB rated A+.
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2014
Tires, Parts Acces.
Business and Services Directory
Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA
County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
1.
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TURN YOUR PASSION for vehicle restoration into a career with Lakeland College’s 8-month Street Transportation Rod Technologies program at the Vermilion campus. #5000-5300 Attend the program information session March 21. 455 ACRES FOR fast results: Classified Phone 1-800-661-6490 Want Ads. Phone 1-877AGRICULTURAL or visit land, 12 mi. E. of Ponoka, 223-3311. www.lakelandcollege.ca/srt 1 mi. off pavement, good surface lease revenue. Inquire with your name and address to: Box 1079, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, Ab T4R 1M9
Money To Loan Condos/ Townhouses
Antique & Classic Autos
CAGE ELECTRIC LTD. Electrical Contractor Owner: Lou MacDougall Master Electrician
403-741-5523 cageelectric@shaw.ca
Furnace Cleaning
1193
Stettler Furnace Cleaning Qualified and Reputable
403-742-3418 Glass Shops
1196
HEARTLAND GLASS
• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
C.R. GLASS
LTD.
“Your Service Specialists�
Randy Long • Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)
Misc. Services
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
Misc. Services
1290
Ceramic, Porcelain, Slate and Travertine Tile Natural and Manufactured Stone Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace Custom Showers and More‌
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule
Liviu Oprea Cell: 403-740-9317 Email: mobiletile@telus.net
LL. B.
Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street
403-742-3411 CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com
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The first mistake of the Ukrainian revolutionaries was to abandon the agreement of Feb. 23 to create a national unity government, including some of the revolutionary leaders, that would administer the country until new elections in December. It would have left President Viktor Yanukovych in office until then, but with severely diminished powers, as the constitution would have been changed to restore the authority of parliament. Leaving a man who ordered the murder of dozens of protesters in power even temporarily was a bitter pill to swallow, but it had tacit Russian support because it saved President Vladimir Putin’s face. However, the crowds on Independence Square refused to accept the deal, and Yanukovych was forced to flee. Parliament subsequently ratified his removal, but it was the mob, and especially the rightwing fighting groups like Praviy Sektor, who led, and the leadership who followed. Putin was humiliated, and he was given the pretext for claiming that Ukraine had fallen to a “fascist coup” as a justification, however flimsy, for rejecting the legitimacy of the new Ukrainian government. The second grave error — and this one was entirely unforced — was the new government’s decision to repeal the law giving Russian equal status as an official language in provinces with large Russian-speaking populations. It delighted Ukrainian-speaking ultra-nationalists in the west of the country, but it needlessly alienated the two-fifths of Ukraine’s population who speak Russian as their first language. So now Putin is bringing pressure on the new Ukrainian government by backing a secessionist movement in Crimea (where three-fifths of the people speak Russian). The rubber-stamp Russian parliament has also granted him authority to use Russian troops elsewhere in Ukraine to “protect” Russians — by which it seems to mean Ukrainians in eastern Ukraine who speak Russian, although they are not actually under attack. Putin has not yet sent Russian troops into the eastern parts of Ukraine. However, pro-Russian crowds have appeared in cities like Kharkov, Donetsk and Lugansk demanding Russian “protection” — amid plausible reports that many people in those crowds are actually Russians imported from just across the border for the occasion, and not Russian-speaking Ukrainians at all. The promised Ukrainian election on May 25 may never happen. The Ukrainian army has been mobilised, and actual fighting could be only days away if the
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LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER Rose Authenac, Administratrix for Robert Allen Authenac, hereby offers for sale by tender the following briefly described property subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title: NW 29-35-20 W4, containing 155.98 acres more or less; (hereinafter called the “Lands”). The sale of the Lands is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: 1. Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. 2. Purchaser to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. 3. Tenders will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on March 14th, 2014. Tenders should be forwarded to Landman Reule Law Office in a sealed envelope marked “Authenac Tenders”. A certified cheque equal to 10% of the purchase price must accompany the tender. 4. The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before April 11th, 2014 (“Possession Date”).
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Russians invade eastern Ukraine, or attack the encircled Ukrainian garrisons in Crimea. Maybe Putin is just bluffing; more likely, he doesn’t yet know himself how far he is willing to go. But one thing generally leads to another, and some bluffs are hard to walk away from. Are we on the brink of a new Cold War? It wouldn’t be a hot war, except in Ukraine. Nobody will send troops to defend Ukraine, nor should they. Nobody is in position to stop Russia from conquering Ukraine if it chooses to, and turning it into a wider European war (or a world war) would not help matters. In any case, Moscow would probably not try to conquer ALL of Ukraine. Kyiv and the the west would fight very hard, and after they were defeated they would continue to resist a Russian occupation with guerilla tactics, including terrorism. Putin doesn’t need that, so part of Ukraine would remain free, and call for outside help. It would come, in the form of financial and military aid, and maybe even what has hitherto been rigorously excluded from the discussion: NATO membership. And there Russia and everybody in NATO would sit for the next five or ten or twenty years in a frozen confrontation that would include a trade embargo, an arms race, and a remote but real possibility of a nuclear war. This is not at all what Putin intends or expects, of course. He is calculating that once he controls the Russian-speaking parts of Ukraine, he will be able to enforce a restructuring of the country as a federation in which the government of the eastern, Russian-speaking part will be permanently under Russia’s thumb, and will have a veto on the decisions of the central government. That’s all Putin wants out of this: a Ukrainian government that always respects Russia’s wishes. It could even pursue a different policy on issues like human rights, if it wants (so long as it doesn’t give Russians ideas). He doesn’t want to micro-manage the place. He’s not out to conquer the world. He’s not even out to reconquer Eastern Europe. But Putin’s calculations about Ukraine have been wrong every single time since the turn of the century. He backed Yanukovych before 2004, and the Orange Revolution proved him wrong. He backed Yanukovych even more enthusiastically after 2010; the policy blew up in his face again. And here he is yet again, backing Yanukovych as the president-in-exile of his Russia-friendly fantasy version of Ukraine. His calculations are wrong. If he continues down this road, he will cause a quite needless political disaster. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Midget girls advance to second round The Stettler Storm midget girls played three hockey games in three days last week. Last Thursday, they lost 6-5 to Provost, forcing a third playoff game in that series. Scoring for the Storm were Jessie Anderson, with two goals, Kelsie Litke, Morgan Van Dusen and Jennifer Hallett. Lindsey McKinnon stopped 24 shots for Stettler. Friday night in Stettler, the Storm won 4-3 to take the best-of-three series 2-1. Litke, Miranda Storch, Kierra Scollo and Kennidy Fisher scored for the Storm, and McKinnon blocked 23 shots. On Saturday, the Storm were on the road
to begin Round 2 of the league playoffs against the Cold Lake Jaguars, and Stettler prevailed 4-1. Geri Slemp, on a power play, opened the scoring for the Storm, who also got goals from Scollo, Fisher and Kendra Rusaw. McKinnon made 16 saves for her third win in as many games. The second-round playoff series in the North Central Minor Hockey Association continues with Cold Lake visiting Stettler on Saturday, and if needed, the Storm head to Cold Lake on Sunday. — Submitted
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