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Internet shortage snags town ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter
Town council and local businesses are trying to find a solution to an Internet shortage affecting Stettler. “Obviously, I want the problem fixed yesterday, but that’s not going to happen,” Mayor Dick Richards said Monday. Darrin Bosomworth of Artemis Computers and Andrew Brysiuk, director of technology services for the County of Stettler, made a presentation to town council last Tuesday. “It’s reached the point where businesses and developments can no longer function,” Bosomworth said. In 2012, Statistics Canada found that 86 per cent of households in Alberta had Internet access, which is second only to British Columbia. But some businesses have been unable to rely on their Internet. Bosomworth has been examining the problem and trying to find solutions for the past year. “There’s no watchdog here,” he said. “It’s up to the consumers to create a ruckus.” There are at least two problems with Internet access in Stettler: geography and capacity. Faster-expanding areas of town — specifically, the east industrial section of Stettler and developments on the west side — don’t have the infrastructure needed for Internet access. “My Internet is not a whole bunch better than dial-up,” said Greg Tschritter of GT Hydraulic and Bearing, Inc. Tschritter acquired a new business in Rocky Mountain House in the fall. He runs both businesses out of Stettler, but because of the Internet issues, it’s causing problems. “The speeds out here impede my ability to do business in Rocky Mountain House,” he said. Affected businesses are having trouble connecting to the Internet and doing ordering and billing. “It’s been a tremendous problem,” Brad Wohlgemuth of Auto Trust told council. “It’s been getting progressively worse.” The other problem is that Stettler’s main Internet providers — Telus, Shaw and Xplornet — are at or above capacity. Brysiuk said Telus and Shaw say they’re committed to resolving capacity issues in the next two to six months, which he believes is positive news. The geography issue is more difficult to resolve, as Brysiuk said the cost is “cumbersome.” It would cost Shaw about $900,000 to $1 million to lay more cable in the east industrial sector of town. LES STULBERG
SPOTLIGHT ON AGRICULTURE — News from the farm is highlighted in this week’s Independent supplement.
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Farmers welcome breakthrough in grain transport STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter
An announcement last week from the federal government that both national railways will face monetary fines if they don’t make a minimum grain-transportation quota was welcomed by Alberta and Saskatchewan provincial governments and agriculture agencies. Last Friday, federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt made the announcement in Winnipeg, accompanied by federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. Both Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways will be required to transport 500,000 tonnes of grain each per day, a number that works out to about 5,500 grain cars for each railway. If the companies don’t meet the quota, they’ll be fined $100,000 for each day out of compliance, the minister said during the news conference. Raitt said neither company was given a warning about the impending order, which was signed in council. The federal government is allowing both companies four weeks to ramp up to the minimum level. For Stettler farmer Keith Rairdan, the news is good news, because most of his grain harvest is still sitting in the bins, waiting to move.
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The federal government announced last Friday that railways will be required to transport minimum levels of grain each day. “We got most of the canola gone (at the start of the season),” Rairdan said, “but wheat’s a different story.” While he said he hasn’t been as impacted as other farmers, because he raises cattle as well as grows wheat and canola, he admits it has hit his wallet. “It makes cash flow a bit tighter,” he said. “We just have to watch what we spend money on.” A record-large harvest in Alberta and Saskatchewan, paired with reduced rail transportation levels due to frigid winter temperatures, has created a bottleneck in grain transportation which has left much of the crop in grain bins in both provinces.
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Agriculture organizations and farmers have been railing against the delays, citing lost income due to fluctuating grain prices. “Our government is well aware of the challenge facing farmers across Western Canada,” Raitt said at the news conference. “This is a very serious situation.” Not only does the grain backlog hurt farmers, Raitt said, it also risks Canada’s reputation as a dependable supplier of grain. Demand has increased since unrest in the Ukraine, the world’s third-highest grain exporter, erupted in February. “We have to demonstrate Canada can maintain an efficient transportation system
which is capable of moving our grain to market,” Raitt said. “This is an issue of great significance and we have to address it in a timely manner.” The opposition, while supporting the federal government’s actions, weren’t impressed with the numbers handed out by the order. “It’s far too little and it’s very, very late,” said deputy Liberal leader Ralph Goodale. NDP agriculture critic Cathy Sproule was much of the same mind. Continued on Page A6
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Proposed costs increase for Stettler’s would-be skatepark R OBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Proponents of a new skatepark for Stettler hope to clear final planning hurdles within months. “We certainly hope to start (construction) this year,” said Lee Penner, the town’s director of parks and leisure services. Penner and the Stettler Skatepark Association reported to town council last month. The proposed skatepark has two portions — the heart and the bowl — but the costs for building a park of that magnitude have gone up this year. Last fall, the heart was estimated to cost $350,000 and the bowl $100,000. The 2014 quote for the heart was just more than $400,000 and the bowl was $134,000. The price went up because there’s an earth-removal component, council was told. Penner presented three options to speed up the planning and start construction of the skatepark. The first is to construct the bowl and the bottom half of the heart only. The second is to delay the
spring construction in order to do more fundraising. The third is to start construction on the full heart and bowl, with the town providing funding while the skatepark association continues to raise money. “We want to see the completion of Phase 1,” said Penner, referring to the heart portion of the skatepark. Council agreed to review the skatepark plans in June — or earlier. In the meantime, the skatepark association plans to continue raising money for the project. ‘At risk for sewer backups’ In other council business: The sewer main in the 55 Street lane has deteriorated and needs to be replaced. The original company hired to do the replacement has backed out, and it’s necessary to find a replacement contractor to complete the project. Director of operations Melissa Robbins recommended hiring Urban Dirtworks, which has worked with the town before. “If we don’t repair sewer mains when they deteriorate, we find ourselves at risk for sewer
backups,” Robbins said. “It’s just being proactive.” The town originally had a budget of $300,000, of which $67,000 is left. With the cost of Urban Dirtworks and the engineering company that consulted with them, the project is estimated to be over budget by about $272,000. Robbins suggested reallocating $275,000 from the town’s 2014 Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding. Council agreed to hire Urban Dirtworks and reallocate the funding to repair the sewer main. This year, council budgeted $500,000 to replace the water and sanitary mains just behind the KFC. The town, however, believes those mains are located in contaminated soil, and the town has been told not to proceed with those projects unless it’s prepared to remediate the contaminated soil. “The town is not prepared to deal with those costs,” Robbins said. She recommended that the town delay the projects for a year to test the soil further, and council agreed.
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Town council considers bylaw to catch up with cats in Stettler ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Town council has discussed a bylaw that would allow the town to regulate cats in Stettler. The bylaw has already received a first reading, but at last week’s council meeting, there was dispute over the wording of the bylaw. One section of the bylaw says that owners will be fined if their cat stalks and kills a bird on public or private property. “It’s appalling that we have a bylaw that stops a kitty from killing birds,” said Coun. Al Campbell. “We’ll be the laughingstock of the bylaw world … I can’t support this.” A motion to amend the bylaw to
remove the section barring cats from killing birds was passed, with Mayor Dick Richards and Coun. Darcy Bachman opposed. In other council business: — The Heart and Stroke Foundation has approved the town’s grant application for an automated external defibrillator (AED). The AED will be placed on the second floor of the Stettler Recreation Centre. In addition to the AED, the Heart and Stroke Foundation will also provide CPR/AED training for up to 10 people. — The Kinsmen Club of Stettler donated money to purchase washroom facilities for the sports park in Stettler. Lee Penner, the town’s director of
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Write the premier ‘to stop killing horses’ Dear Editor: Re: Premier’s “Culling of the wild horses.” When you think of Alberta, you think of cowboys and horses, not oil. For the premier of Alberta to say that they are going to cull 1,000 wild horses for the ecosystem — what?
What a sanitized phrase. She’s saying it to all the people in the city because it doesn’t sound bad. Look at the good she’s doing — they’re going to murder 1,000 horses. Shouldn’t the first thing be — if it’s overpopulation they’re worried about — is to adopt them out? Not kill the heritage of this province? We live on an acreage and would
adopt a couple of mares and their colts and let them be free to live out their lives. The rest of you can email the premier and stop the killing of horses. Every week, there is another scandal — they could do the right thing and have a good “PR statement.” Oh yes, for the people out there
who say, “Why care about cats, dogs and horses” — well, if you don’t care about animals, what does that say about you? It’s got nothing to do about a child being harmed. They are two different things.
My favourite time of year is spring. After a long cold winter, it’s amazing to see the changes that happen when warm air moves in. The snow melts, trees sprout new leaves and the landscape changes. That amazing transformation reminds me of the change I see in people when they forgive and release bitterness and resentment. Forgiveness is like a spring melt that flushes out bitterness and resentment allowing for new life. As I counsellor, I have seen many people struggle with unforgiveness. Clinging to bitterness and resentment has far-reaching and often unexpected consequences. Those emotions impact the mind and spirit, and affect people physically. When people are bitter, they live with tension and anxiety that affects everything from muscles to chemical balance in the brain. Over time, the body is weakened. Writing in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology in 2010, researchers reported that those who held grudges had higher rates of
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actually deserve your forgiveness. Research over the past few decades has revealed enormous personal benefits to forgiveness. According to that research, forgiveness will: • Help to heal the pain you suffered. • Free you from corrosive anger and bring peace of mind. • Improve your health and happiness. • Benefit you spiritually and emotionally. Living a full, healthy life is the best revenge. Don’t wait until you feel like forgiving. It will never happen. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, which gives power to the person who caused you pain, make a choice to forgive and reclaim your personal power. Forgive and let the bitterness and resentment melt away and bring forth new life. If you need help with forgiveness, please contact FCSS to see one of our counsellors. Wendy Rhyason is executive-director of Stettler FCSS (Family Community Support Services). Her column appears monthly in the Stettler Independent.
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God’s kindness intended to lead to repentance The topic of repentance might not be as popular as some others, but it can’t be about the nice stuff all the time. What is repentance? Some think of it as an emotional thing, while others would say it’s more of an action than a feeling. The dictionary definition is, “The action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse.” That definition implies that both emotion and action are involved, and biblical teaching would heartily endorse that view, as well. A good example of repentance is found in the life of King David. David had his ups and downs, to be sure. In great faith, he defeated giant Goliath (1 Samuel 17), yet he later committed adultery with Bathsheba and became complicit in her husband’s murder. Psalm 51, containing such phrases as, “Have mercy upon me, God … blot out my transgressions” and “create in me a clean heart, O God” records his contrite and repentant spirit for his sins. We know that David’s attitude and actions of repentance were efficacious, because in Acts 13:22, David is referred to as a man after God’s own heart.
Jesus’ teachings in the New Testament strongly emphasize the importance of repentance for sin and indicates that it is a prerequisite to salvation. In Luke 13:3, He says, “I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish” and then He repeats it verbatim two verses later in Luke 13:5. And 2 Corinthians 7:10 corroborates that in saying, “godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation ...” Repentance is a difficult notion today, because the modern-day concept of sin is weak and that results in more emphasis on faith than repentance. However, as repentance and sin are related, so are faith and repentance. John Calvin wrote, “Can true repentance exist
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Living a full, happy life is best revenge by most psychologists. It’s often very difficult to forgive because we naturally want revenge for our suffering. Forgiveness seems to go against our sense of what is right and fair. So we hold on to our anger, punishing people over and over again in our minds for the pain they’ve caused us. Unfortunately, as long as you refuse to forgive, you are still hooked to that person and you are chained to your past, bound up in your bitterness. Many people fail to forgive because they don’t understand what it really means. When you forgive, you don’t gloss over or deny the seriousness of an offence against you. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting, nor does it mean condoning or excusing offences. Though forgiveness can help repair a damaged relationship, it doesn’t obligate you to reconcile with the person who harmed you, or release them from legal accountability. Forgiveness is a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they
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Redford’s Tories ‘intent on repeating history’ This past week saw the unveiling of the Alberta’s sixthstraight deficit budget for 2014. Despite revenues projected to be the highest in Alberta history at $44.4 billion, the Alberta government will run a consolidated cash deficit of $2.7 billion and take on an additional $5.1 billion in debt. The 2014 budget also sentences Alberta taxpayers to a $21-billion total debt by 2016. This crushing debt translates into $820 million in interest payments that should be used for health care and education shortfalls that are affecting our everyday lives. Alberta’s rate of borrowing will be an astonishing $14 million a day, $585,000 an hour, $10,000 a minute and $160 per second. “Albertans simply can no longer afford this PC government,” said Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith. “After promising during the last election to balance the budget and stay out of debt, the PCs’ short-sighted and reckless spending will have lasting impacts on future generations, and no doubt cause long-term pain as we deal with the debt we are taking on today.” Contrary to the Alberta government’s catchphrase of “living within our means,” this year’s budget has a spending increase of 8.6 per cent, which reflects the highest
From the Legislature MLA Report by Rick Strankman spending budget in Alberta’s history. This massive spending increase is also is a direct contradiction to the throne speech, which contained the premier’s promise to keep spending increases below the rate of inflation, plus population growth. “With this kind of record-breaking revenue stream, it is unconscionable that the PC’s continue to plunge future generations into debt that will cripple our ability to deliver programs and services,” said Airdrie MLA Rob Anderson. “This year, the PC’s had a genuine opportunity to balance the budget and get off the debt path. Instead, they’ve doubled down on debt and are sticking our children and grandchildren with the bill.”
Anderson also noted the PC debt repayment plan stipulates an astonishing $100 million a year for principal repayment alone. “At that rate, it will take 220 years to repay the debt, and that’s IF the PC’s don’t borrow one additional penny beyond 2016,” Anderson said. “Albertans remember the Getty era of debt and they remember how painful it was to fix. The Redford PC’s seem intent on repeating history.” The Wildrose Official Opposition released 16 recommendations that contain savings of $1.91 billion for Albertans, with no cuts to front-line services. These savings would put Alberta on a path toward balancing the budget, paying down debt, saving for the future, and protecting core front-line services. In order to achieve, actually “living within our means,” it requires fiscal restraint that would not see spending outpace revenues, as has been the case for the last six consecutive deficit budgets. A concept the Alberta government obviously is not quite clear on. For a copy of the 16 recommendations, please contact my office. Rick Strankman is the MLA for Drumheller-Stettler.
Cattle numbers continue trend of disturbing decline It’s been a slow and steady trend and there is no indication that it has bottomed out yet — that being the decline in the North American cattle herd. The industry has been adjusting to the trend, mostly with the closing of smaller feedlots. Packers have responded by offering higher prices for fed cattle which helps reduce the flow to U.S. markets. Although that needs to be taken into context, American COOL legislation has already had a significant impact on reducing exports, which probably had a dampening impact on the increase in Canadian fed cattle prices. The point being that even though cattle prices are considerably higher in the U.S. market, American buyers are not actively seeking out Canadian supplies being COOL regulations and paperwork make the import process restrictive and onerous. That’s benefitted Canadian buyers being they need only offer prices to meet the aggravation threshold. That’s the price point where COOL restrictions either make it worthwhile or not, to export to the U.S. It’s truly become a non-tariff barrier that defies the spirit of the North American Free Trade agreement (NAFTA). It should be said that recent increases in cattle prices have also been impacted by se-
vere winter weather across most of the cattle-producing areas of the continent. That’s seen packers scrambling to line up supplies to keep their doors open. Feedlots have responded by bidding up short-term heavier weight feeder cattle. Those cattle better be well-hedged, being fed prices traditionally decline by late spring and early summer. I expect there are speculators gambling that the decline in cattle numbers will moderate the spring decline in fed prices. It’s interesting to observe that seasonal price fluctuations and marketing strategies seem to continue even whilst cattle production continues to decline. Pricing continues to fluctuate within a shrinking market. Another factor that brings some instability to marketing strategies is the threshold of price pain that retailers and consumers are willing to tolerate — and it seems it’s
constantly being tested as it should. That’s because consumers start looking at alternative meats once a five pound beef roast gets close to $50. Retailers are well aware of that market reality and respond accordingly. Notwithstanding the usual market gyrations and realities, the North American cattle herd continues to decline and affect price trends. One ponders what the herd number point is that will see infrastructure being drastically reduced across North America. Such an ominous factor would obviously stem the price trend as it reduces competition. It’s particularly critical in Canada where the fed cattle market is dominated by two giant processors. Market gurus try to soothe such concerns by noting that mediumsized packers will take up the slack and offshore export markets will hold up prices. Be that as it may, those markets also have consumer price pain thresholds and fearsome foreign competition. Regardless of the extenuating circumstances, one would assume that if the traditional cattle market cycle were to rule, primary cattle producers would now be responding to higher prices by expanding their herds.
It might be happening, but not in numbers to stop the declining trend. One ponders what calf price it is going to take to get primary producers to significantly increase cow herd numbers. Some have suggested that point may be $1,200 for a 500-pound calf, but that would put beef out of range for most middle class consumers. That price might be reached with inflation, but that’s many years down the road. One factor that is affecting numbers are high grain and oilseed prices, that’s seen more land going into crop production and fewer mixed farmers wanting to raise cattle. That trend may be tempered by a few years of bad yields, lower prices or restricted market access, but it now seems that crop producers are now large enough to no longer consider cattle as an alternative. Instead they are savvy enough to fine tune their production practices or diversify into other crops to survive rather than return to the perceived drudgery of feeding cattle every day. They are also aware that world populations continue to increase and they will need to be fed, that guarantees a steady market for grain and oilseed production. None of that bodes well for any significant increase in the national cow herd.
Action steers grain back on track in Western Canada As the Minister of State (Finance) and member of Parliament for Crowfoot, I’m pleased that Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz have announced concrete measures to move more grain through the transportation system. Last week’s announcement is good news for producers in our riding who have experienced delays in the movement of their grain. Minister Raitt announced an Order in Council (OIC) to take immediate effect, setting out minimum volumes of grain that Canadian National Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are each required to move. The order, under section 47(1) of the Canada Transportation Act, also requires the railways to report to the Minister of Transport on weekly shipments. The railways will be required to increase the volumes carried each week, over a period of four weeks, to a combined target of 1,000,000 metric tonnes per
week — more than doubling the volume currently being moved. This order creates direct legal obligations on railways and will result in penalties for noncompliance of up to $100,000 per day. Agriculture Minister Ritz announced that the government will introduce legislation when Parliament returns to establish measures to ensure Canada
maintains a world-class logistics system that gets agricultural products to market more efficiently. The government continues to call on all parties in the grain-supply chain to play constructive roles to ensure the timely movement of grain, and to continue working together on medium and long-term solutions. In our region of the Prairies, we are all looking forward to this promised legislation, and as the MP for Crowfoot, I am looking forward to the debate in the House of Commons. 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 780-6084600, toll-free at 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 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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Bottleneck in Vancouver inhibits grain transportation Continued from front page “(Friday’s) announcement does nothing to compensate producers that have lost billions, and the 5,500 cars required from each company only reflects what the rail companies have already promised for spring,” Sproule said. Rairdan agreed that the government could have acted earlier. “It seems the railways have all the power,” he said. “But they are a for-profit company, so they move what makes money.” The railways have gone on the defensive since the grain backlog became a hot topic in federal and provincial parliaments, with Canadian Pacific Railway even taking out full-page advertisements in the Globe and Mail and the National Post “setting the record straight” about the railway’s management of grain shipments during the winter. “I’ll be the first to admit
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I have in a year,” Bosomworth said. The other solution is to encourage a wireless Internet service provider (WISP) to help improve the service. A WISP, however, would need to spend $50,000 to $100,000 to acquire a tower or tower space. The investment is considered risky because Telus or Shaw could expand at any time and “take their business.” Mayor Richards told the delegation last week that improving Internet access in Stettler is high on council’s list of priorities. “My major concern is not the ability for my 10-yearold daughter to download Netflix in high speed,” Richards said. “When it affects businesses, it’s big, it’s important.”
Brysiuk and Bosomworth presented two possible Internet solutions to council. The first would be to exert political pressure on Internet providers to work on solving the problem. Because Bosomworth represents a private business, he said that there’s only so much he can do when dealing with Telus and Shaw. So far, town administration has expressed its concerns to Shaw and Telus, and has set up a face-to-face meeting with Telus for early April. “They’ve (the town) gotten farther in one week than
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that our usual service levels aren’t being met during this period when all commodities in the entire supply chain are impacted by this brutal weather,” Canadian Pacific chief operating officer Hunter Harrison wrote in the advertisement. “Moving grain from the farm to the port is a complex pipeline involving many parties,” he wrote. “Canada’s largest-ever grain crop and this winter’s weather created the ‘perfect storm.’” While Raitt was willing to give the railways some leeway because of the weather, acknowledging the cold temperatures required shorter train loads due to braking issues, others have not been so kind. Rairdan, however, said he understood some of the logistical difficulties the port in Vancouver pose the railways. “They can only move so much grain, because of the bottleneck in Vancouver,” he said. “There’s only so much room for trains and for trains to turn around.” The order-in-council was relatively unexpected, as just days before Raitt was defending the railways and the resulting backlog in the standing committee on transport infrastructure and communities just a day earlier. Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National have an extra 20 million tons of grain to haul this year as a result of the bumper crop, Raitt told the committee last Thursday, in an answer to Liberal MP David McGuinty. “That exceeds the entire potash industry in one year, in one fell swoop,” she said. The rail companies base their business plans on fiveyear averages, Raitt told the committee, which means the excess in the 2013 harvest was not anticipated. “We do expect that rail should have the capacity to have a surge,” Raitt told the committee. “That was exacerbated by the weather we’ve had this year. Minus25 and below causes trains to have to be shortened in concerns to people’s health and safety in concerns of operation.” Some local agricultural groups aren’t buying the cold-weather explanation, and have accused the train companies of making grain a second- or third-priority cargo, behind cargo such as oil. Alberta agriculture minister Verlyn Olson said that isn’t the case. “Basically, everyone’s unhappy with rail transportation right now,” he said. “The oil companies are unhappy with delays. The coal industry would be another that probably has issues.” The MP for the riding of Crowfoot, of which Stettler is a part, said the order was a good move. “The railways will be required to increase the volumes carried each week ... more than doubling the volume currently being moved,” Kevin Sorenson said in a news release. As part of the Friday news conference, Ritz announced the federal government is also looking to introduce legislation to ensure the country maintains a “worldclass logistics system,” which will in turn move all products, not just grain, to market faster and reliably. “In our region of the Prairies, we are all looking forward to this promised legislation,” Sorenson said.
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Today’s Sweet Cakery didn’t get the call from the Dragons’ Den TV show, but Cody Borek isn’t dwelling on the rejection. “We’re doing really well right now,” said the co-owner of the Castor coffee and pastry shop. “(Business has) exploded without them.” Borek said he was surprised that Today’s Sweet didn’t get the call, because the audition last month in Calgary was “very positive.” Even though his business didn’t make it onto the CBC-TV show, he said the audition experience was “incredible and eyeopening.” Borek, however, doesn’t think that he would need to audition again, though he wouldn’t completely rule it out. Today’s Sweet’s Facebook page has a post asking fans to share the page with friends and the Dragons. Borek said more than 500 people sent the page to the show producers. “So they definitely know who we are,” he said. Since opening about a year and a half ago, Today’s Sweet now has 25 locations selling cupcakes, and more than 50 waiting to start selling, said Borek, who operates the main street Castor business with his fiancee. He said the bakery has to train new staff members, which takes time because the owners don’t want the quality of the products to slip. “We’re on a really good path, regardless of whether we hear from them,” Borek said of the TV producers.
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Springtime represents hike in police calls — sergeant STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter With warmer weather finally arriving, Stettler RCMP Staff-Sgt. Duncan Babchuck said he expects the detachment’s call volume to increase as people move outside more frequently. Stettler RCMP numbers show that crime was generally down during January and February from 2013, but the frigid temperatures were likely a contributing factor
to that, Babchuk said. An increase in complaints about harassment through text messages or websites like Facebook during the cold weather “is a big issue for us,” Babchuk said, attributing some of that increase to people being bored and remaining inside to avoid the frosty temperatures. Although two months doesn’t provide a large sample to confidently say “crime is down,” numbers show that criminal code complaints are down 54.2 per cent over last year. Provincial offences are up slightly — 20 per cent — from last year, and are mostly
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Many of the false calls police receive are from companies where people need to dial 9 to exit the internal phone system. Babchuk urged people who accidentally phone 911 to stay on the line and tell the operator it’s an accidental dial. When people hang up, it’s recorded as a hangup and the call needs to be investigated. “You could have a domestic situation, for example, where someone has the phone hung up on them,” Babchuk said. Continued on Page A11
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ENDIANG-BYEMOOR NEWS By Les and Rosemary Stulberg Congratulations to the Big ValleyByemoor Thunder peewee hockey team on winning the Zone 7 championship banner with an overtime goal against Killam on Saturday in Big Valley. Way to go, peewees. Your community is very proud of you. Sympathy is extended to the family of Jerry Woelk, who passed away March 4 in Hanna after a lengthy illness. He was 67. Jerry was raised at Endiang and was active in sports and 4-H in his younger years. Although he endured many years of ill health, that didn’t deter Jerry from being an active community volunteer. Our thoughts are with his wife Val and children Mike, Jennifer and family in their loss. Jerry’s funeral will be held in Hanna on Wednesday. Congratulations to Bernice Zeimer on the arrival of great-granddaughter Rachel Bernice Norlie. Rachel is the fifth child of Clint and Michelle Norlie of Wichita, KS. The Endmoor floor curlers participated in the Castor bonspiel last Monday. Congratulations to the team of Joe Knowles, Carol Stulberg, Mickey Tucker and Joan Morrison on their second-place finish. Also floor curling were Ken and Eleanor Schultz and Dave and Carol Sisley. Crib night at the Endmoor Drop-In Centre saw Eleanor Schultz place first and
Thelma Keast second. Eleanor has been on a bit of a roll of late, with a few back-toback wins. Next crib meet will be March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Congratulations to Darren and Shawna (nee Wallace) Benson on the safe arrival of twin boys born in Red Deer on March 7. Cameron Jay, weighing seven pounds and three ounces, and Carter Drew, weighing six pounds and nine ounces, will be sure to keep the first-time parents busy. Congratulations also to local grandparents Lorne and Marlene Wallace and greatgrandparents Herb and Helen Gutsche. Byemoor School junior high students have planned a bottle drive March 14 as a fundraiser for their SEVEC exchange with a school in Cornwall, Ont. The local students will visit Cornwall May 2-8 and the Ontario students return the visit June 6-12. Bottles may be dropped off at the school or phone Jake Walker at 579-2199 for pick-up. The Byemoor Bull-a-rama is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To mark the event, the Byemoor playschool will sell Tshirts with the bull-a-rama logo. The longsleeve shirts sell for $15 for youth and $20 for adult sizes. All proceeds of the fundraiser go toward the playschool program. Call Shelly Schellenberg at 579-0000. Congratulations to Maureen Wasdal on being recognized by NuCerity International
skin care company as second in the world as a top enroller. Dan and Verla Buchwitz, along with their grandchildren Samantha, Madeline and Jacob Buchwitz have returned from a month-long vacation, driving to points of interest in the U.S. The children enjoyed a 24-day visit with their maternal grandparents, Robert and Darlene Westfall and uncle Charlie Westfall at Rothsay, Minn. Dan and Verla toured on to Branson, Mo., and visited Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. It was a wonderful trip for all. DeAnna Groundwater is home from a Hawaiian vacation to the island of Kauai with her mother Donna Landry and sister Amber Knauft. Also in Hawaii were Doreen, Eugene and Becky Nixon, Shannon Knowles, Tom and Cindy Keith and Don and Wanda Wilkie. They were among those awarded a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii in a Ford promotion — an excellent way to escape some winter weather. The Endmoor Vipers girls’ bantam team’s playoff hopes were dashed in Byemoor on Thursday with a 3-2 loss to Lacoka. However, they ended the season on a high note with a silver medal win at a tournament in Jasper on the weekend. Congratulations on a well-played season, girls.
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HALKIRK HERALD By Rose Koenraadt and Dorothy Anderson The Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks of Canada, Jim McCloud from Sherwood Park, accompanied by District Deputy Lyle Howard from Hanna, visited the Halkirk Lodge during their regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Guests from Sherwood Park, Hanna, Hiesler, Stettler, Castor and Halkirk enjoyed a meal catered to by the local 4-H club. There was 26 Elk members present. Last weekend, the Halkirk Curling Club played host to its annual bonspiels. There were 12 men’s teams and six women’s teams competing. Winning the ladies’ side was the Helen Brigley team, with Joanne
Tulikopf, Paula Doolaege and Cindy James from Castor. Winners of the men’s ’spiel were Lee Fowler, Schulmeister, Scott Koenraadt and Ryan Dahmer. The curlers were treated to pizza on Saturday evening, with the finals on Sunday. The Halkirk seniors were well-represented at the floor curling bonspiel in Castor last Monday. Curlers were Paul and Jacqui Dietrich, Irene Schilling, Doug McKay, Adolf Heier, Rose Koenraadt, Wendy Ashbaher, Edna Luft, Anne Neilson, Olga Cox, Elizabeth Raher and Ann Cherry. Halkirk’s school has a few legion literacy and poster winners. Poster winners include Tayah Perry, Owen Schauer, Natalie Schilling, Cale Neufeld, Bailey
Musgrove, Devon Johnson, Abby Musgrove, Hayley, McNeil, Tiana Gamroth and Madelyn Schauer. Poetry winners include Devon Johnson, Tiana Gamroth and Abby Musgrove. Greg and Teresa Godbersen returned home Tuesday following a five-week winter getaway in the southern states. They stopped in Las Vegas en route to Yuma, where they visited with Ken and Donna Godbersen. Dale Gonda accompanied his brother, Brian, to the Everglades in Florida on a fishing trip, returning last week. They also wrestled alligators! Mandy Gonda and Cori Fawcett are home having spent a week touring and sightseeing in Hawaii. The Kents have all been
travelling. Rick and Lisa were in Puerta Valarta, Mexico; Greg and Laura were in Barcelo, Maya Palace, Mexico, and Bob and Melinda were in Jamaica. Grandson Brian from Camrose spent the extended weekend with Dale and Melody and the cousins. Ross and Dawn Elsasser accompanied by David and Jill Brodersen were skidoing at West Yellowstone in Montana. The weather and snow conditions were great. COMING UP: Thursday at 7 p.m. in the hall: the Elks host a public meeting to garner support from the community in planning and hosting the bull-a-rama in August; March 15: crib tournament at the senior centre in Halkirk.
RUMSEY RECORD By Patty Steen The results of the Rumsey mixed bonspiel are as follows: first in the A event were Mitch Martin, Dawn Wright, John Martin and Lorelei Martin. They played against Justin Wolfe, Larry Coveney, Tracey Coveney and Russel Hanses who took home second in the A event. Third in the A event went to Karson Hodge, Leah Watts, Tim Primrose and Brooks Watts, with fourth in the A event going to Kent Holowath, Kayle Griffith, Lynn Tanner and Brett Holowath. In the B event, the top prize went to the Krywcun team consisting of Dallas, Derek, Claire and Cindy. In the C event, the top winners were the Steen team, Mike and Kelly with sisters Bonny Nelson and Carolin Schofer.
That rounded out the curling season, with the exception of the Kevin Martin event March 21. Tickets are selling fast. They’re available from any Ag Society member and at the post office from Karrie. It will be a fun night with Martin, a worldchampion curler, as guest speaker. You could win a chance to curl with Martin on March 22 at the Rumsey hall. The tickets are $40 each. They include a wonderful supper, a chance to meet Martin and hear him talk about his lifetime achievements, along with draws and door prizes and a dance to follow. On the weekend after, the Morrin Figure Skating Club will host a fundraising event with the Chevilles, so if you love to dance to some great tunes, it will be the event for you. Tickets are avail-
The novice team played its last game of the season in Delia on Sunday with a 7-3 win over Drumheller. They planned a wind-up party for Tuesday at the arena in Byemoor with a game against the parents. The peewees are doing well in league playoffs with an 11-4 win over Stettler in the semifinals on Sunday. The atoms move on to Round 3 in the playoffs. They lost 6-4 to Sylvan Lake on Saturday but came back with a 9-5 win on Sunday to advance against Stettler. Get-well wishes go out to Debbie Grams, who had a week-stay in the Stettler hospital. Friends of Len and Betty Schofer will be interested to know they have moved into Paragon Place seniors’ lodge in Stettler, where they would welcome visitors. We wish Len and Betty all the best in their new location. The Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society held its election of officers Sunday. Dwight Tucker remains president and Rae Lynn Knowles remains secretary, each with one year remaining on their terms. Twila Buchwitz was re-elected to a twoyear term as vice-president. Anita Mappin was newly elected to the treasurer’s position. Thanks to past-treasurer Lisa Taziar for her work and all the volunteers for keeping the agricultural society operating.
able through Jill Holowath at 403-368-3733 or Marilou Olson at 403-772-3768, or any figure skating family. Doors will open at 8 p.m., with the show to start at 9 p.m., and go until 1 p.m. Helen Steen will host at St. Mary’s Lodge this coming Monday, March 17, for the birthday club and St. Patrick’s Day, so if you have some free time, your help is always welcome. The high school women’s team headed to Leduc last week to compete in the provincial bonspiel. The team consisted of Brittany Cawiezel, Katie Primrose, Amy Adams and Justine Wolfe. They played three games over the three days, winning one and losing the next two. They didn’t reach the finals, but they had a memorable experience and hope to return next year.
By Darlene Tantrum Donalda School will be dismissed for the spring break, which is the week that begins March 24. That makes for happy, happy kids for the week. On Tuesday, March 25, the library will hold board games from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and on Wednesday, the 26th, it will be Lego Day at the same time. Are you interested in playing whist at the DropIn Centre? If so, call Judy at 403-883-2555 so that the schedule can be done. Let
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her know your preference of day and time. The Donalda and District Museum board will meet on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in the library. If you have an interest in local history, it’s a good place to be involved. Birthday greetings go out to Julie Hebbes, Skylar Sutton, Dustin Klatt, Carsen Wiebe, Melissa Gebhardt, Jeff Henderson, Amanda O’Malley Vikse, Kelly Halseth, Mason Walker, Sheena Lovelace and anyone else celebrating this week.
Spring has sprung! Make sure you come out this Friday for the old- time dance club’s St. Patrick’s Day dance. The entertainment will be the Grassroots Band. The dance will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Botha Hall.All are asked to bring buns/ sandwiches or pastry. Bingo night is next Tuesday at 7:15 at the Botha Senior Centre. April 1 is the Ham Bingo, so it could turn out to be an Easter dinner win. The arena season is winding down. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, so come on out and have some fun. But before you go to the rink, call Marsha Mailer at 403-742-2559 to make sure it’s open for the day. The last school trip to the Alliance ski hill will be Friday March 21. So if you have some spare time and would like to help out, contact the school. If you have already volunteered on ski or skating trips, it has been appreciated by all. Thank-you. The monthly meetings
for the village are on the fourth Thursday of each month, starting at 7 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend. At the last meeting in February, Cpl. Cam Russell of the RCMP attended and advised council that they will be doing additional random visits to the Botha village, which was great news. Another important item discussed at the meeting is that council will obtain pricing for two signs to be erected at the village entrances, advertising the subdivision lots. Council will also proceed with paving projects, but will work with the engineers to reduce the scope somewhat. A random acts of kindness group has started up in the Botha area, and if you would like to share such acts with the village council, they will be included in the newsletter. The next Botha seniors’ pot-luck and meeting is on Tuesday, April 8, starting at noon. All seniors are welcome to attend. Call me at 403-7425317 with Botha community or family milestones.
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Augustana honour roll Natasha Hepp of Castor and Coleman Miller of Bashaw were among 325 students to receive scholarships and awards from the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus for the current academic year. Hepp, a second-year management student, was awarded $500 for academic achievement. The award was funded by the provincial chapter of Alberta IODE. Miller, a fourth-year arts student, received $250 for drama. The prize was funded through an Augustana faculty fine arts award in drama. The local contingent of Augustana scholarship and award recipients included seven students from Stettler and area. For more information on those students, see Page A2.
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Ty Mappin of Big Valley scored two goals Monday as the Olds Grizzlys defeated the Okotoks Oilers 6-2 to force a fifth and deciding game in their AJHL series.
Mappin keeps Grizzlys alive in AJHL playoffs JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor Ty Mappin of Big Valley scored two goals and set up another to lead the Olds Grizzlys to a season-saving 6-2 win over the Okotoks Oilers in Alberta Junior Hockey League playoff action Monday night at Olds. The best-of-five South Division quarterfinal is tied 2-2, with Game 5 set for tonight at Okotoks. The Oilers won 3-2 on Sunday night at Olds to gain a 2-1 series lead. Mappin assisted on both Grizzly goals. Mappin, who had 25 points in 46 regular-season games, already has five points in four playoff contests. The 18-year-old centre has also played parts of this season with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League. In other South Division playoff action,
20-year-old captain Trent Ouellette of Castor collected six assists as the Drumheller Dragons swept the Calgary Mustangs 3-0 in their first-round series. Including a 10-3 victory on Sunday, the Dragons outscored the Mustangs 17-7 overall. Ouellette, who previously played in the WHL with the Regina Pats, scored 20 goals and 36 points in 35 regular-season games with Drumheller. Dragons rookie Rory Davidson, 18, of Delburne had a goal and an assist in Drumheller’s series-opening 4-2 win last Wednesday. He had 16 points in 53 games in the regular season. The hockey season has ended for Bashaw defenceman Dallas Bergstrom, whose Camrose Kodiaks lost 3-1 in their South quarterfinal against the Canmore Eagles. At home after gaining a split in Camrose
last week, the Eagles posted a 5-3 victory on Monday and a 3-2 overtime win on Sunday. Bergstrom, 18, scored the final goal of Camrose’s season as the Kodiaks tried to rally from a 5-0 deficit in Monday’s game. He had two points in the series, including an assist in Game 3 when he blasted the puck from the point and Ryker Leer redirected it for a power-play goal with 3:31 left in regulation time to force overtime. League MVP and top defenceman Trey Phillips scored eight minutes into the extra period to give Canmore the win. Bergstrom collected 10 points — all assists — in 43 regular-season games in his second full season with Camrose. The division semifinal matchups won’t be known until after tonight’s Olds-Okotoks game. Waiting in the wings are the topseeded Brooks Bandits, who had a bye from the first round of the playoffs.
The Bandits won the Canadian junior A championship just last season. The Spruce Grove Saints earned the firstround bye in the North Division, in which the Fort McMurray Oil Barons and the Sherwood Park Crusaders swept the Drayton Valley Thunder and Bonnyville Pontiacs, respectively. Meanwhile, the Lloydminster Bobcats host the Whitecourt Wolverines tonight in the deciding game of that North quarterfinal. Lloydminster stayed alive Monday night with a 5-4 overtime win at Whitecourt. Bonnyville’s roster includes 19-year-old forward Brady Bakke, a Red Deer resident with Castor roots. In his second season with the Pontiacs, Bakke picked up five goals and 16 points in 44 games, along with one assist in three playoff contests. Bakke, a former Red Deer midget captain, will celebrate his 20th birthday today.
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Stettler Lightning defenceman Cam Wright and his teammates lost back-to-back games to Blackfalds on the weekend.
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There was no justice Sunday for the Stettler Lightning. Justis Lowry scored at 5:50 of overtime to give the Blackfalds Wranglers a 4-3 victory over the Lightning and a 2-1 lead in their best-ofseven Northern Division final in the Heritage Junior Hockey League. Game 4 was scheduled for Tuesday night in Stettler, after the newspaper went to press. For more on that game, visit stettlerindependent.com this week. Jared Guilbault, Dalen Kolybaba and Wally Samson, with a power-play goal, also scored for Blackfalds. Steven Fletcher, Jake Schwarzenberger and Dylan Houston replied for Stettler, which received a 39-save effort from Simon Thieleman. The Lightning fired 31 shots at Wranglers goalie Thomas Isaman. After winning the series-opener 3-2 on the road last Wednesday, Stettler suffered a 3-0 loss on home ice Friday. Isaman made 37 stops for the shutout, while Thieleman blocked 41 in the Stettler net. Kolybaba, Matthew Johnson, Jordan Freake — on the power play — netted the Blackfalds goals. Game 5 is slated for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Blackfalds. If a sixth game is needed, it would be played in Stettler on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with a seventh game scheduled for Blackfalds next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Kyle Lawrence of the Stettler Wildcats goes to the net during the junior varsity boys’ basketball championship last weekend at Notre Dame school in Red Deer.
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By Chase Rosland William E. Hay Composite High School The William E. Hay athletic department hosts a 24-hour basketball game starting on Friday at 3 p.m. till Saturday at 3. The event is to raise money for KidSport, an organization for supporting athletics and helping kids live a healthy lifestyle. The game is open to any current William E. Hay students, Wildcat alumni and past or present staff members of William E. Hay. Registration forms are available at the front
office of the high school. All players participating in the game are encouraged to get donations/ sponsors from family and friends, but it’s also required that all players bring a minimum of $20, with all proceeds going to KidSport. If any questions, contact Nick Baharally at basketball24h@live.com JV action The JV boys’ basketball team won its final regular-season game at home last Monday against the West Central Rebels (Rocky Mountain House). The Wildcats put forward a strong effort
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tion final two weeks ago in their home tourney. The consolation was against Pigeon Lake and it was a close battle most of the way. “This was a great weekend for our entire team,” said coach Charisse McDonald. “We had a couple key steals at the end and held on to win 52-48. “Carly Armstrong was a standout on the weekend. She worked incredibly hard, getting steals, playing good defence and scoring off some incredible steals. “She had 17 points in that game, along with Jamie Ternes with nine. Jamie played really well, too. She is our unsung hero. She runs our floor and is our go-to player to do whatever needs to be done.” The girls played Didsbury on Friday morning in front of the team’s biggest crowd of the season. “It was great to play in front of the school — we played the game of the year for us,” said McDonald. “We did everything we have been working on all season and then some, but still fell short 61-57.” Didsbury had a very tall team, with three girls over six feet. Stettler’s tallest player is about five-10. “It was a big factor,” McDonald said. “Our posts, Brooke Torgerson, Kaileigh Croker, Kelsey Hallett, Allie Hiemstra and Morgan VanDusen did everything they could to keep the ball out of the hands of the big girls and did a pretty good job of that. “We ran well, played good defence, made some key steals and made some real headsup plays. Dacia Gramlick had 16 points and Morgan VanDusen had 12. Dacia was key in stealing the ball and creating havoc all over the floor.” On Saturday morning the girls played against Hinton and won 45-29. “It was a game we won, but won ugly,” McDonald said. “We pressed to get some momentum and it paid off.” High scorer for Stettler was Brooke Torgerson, with 13, and three other girls had eight points each. The senior boys from Stettler lost by six in the consolation final of their home tournament. Stettler, whic lost to Daysland 63-57 in the consolation final, finished with a 1-2 record. See more on the boys’ performance next week.
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CWAJHAA BASKETBALL
Stettler Middle School girls placed third in the CWAJHAA basketball championship last weekend. In the back row (from left) are coach Kim Poapst, Shayna Brower, coach Amy Kobi, Mikayla Torgerson, Hailey Loeppky, Kayla Myshaniuk, coach Bob Poapst and Sydney Poapst. In the middle row are Megan Kobi, Baileigh Sorensen, Jessica Lane, Maria Miller and Keyonna Derr. In the front row are Sadie Diegel and Tori Brower. Missing from the photo is Chloe Wilson.
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The Big Valley Thunder defeated Killam to win the Zone 7 banner and qualify for the peewee D provincials later this month at Killam. In the back row are coaches Dan Houston, Dustin Houston and Ryan Rivett. In the middle row are Hunter Maginn, Tynden Whiteside, Rhett Walker, Jacob Webster and Dan Brown. In the front row are Owen Wilkie, Gage Hutton, Kasey Hiemstra, Chase Skocdopole and Robin Schipper. In the foreground is goaltender Zack Duncan. Missing from the photo are manager Raj Duncan and coaches Dan Webster and Kevin Hiemstra.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT COMMENTARY
Goodbye winter ... and hello spring L ORI WELBOURNE Independent columnist
NOTICE OF BATTLE RIVER CREDIT UNION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, March 26, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Norsemen Inn, Camrose The Members will consider the passing of a Special Resolution. The Special Resolution Motion is provided below: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Having been presented with the Amalgamation Agreement for the amalgamation of the Battle River Credit Union Ltd. and the Caisse Horizon Credit Union Ltd. and upon hearing the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Battle River Credit Union Ltd. that it is in the best interest of the Battle River Credit Union Ltd. to enter into the Amalgamation Agreement and to continue operations as the amalgamated credit union*, the members approve the Amalgamation Agreement. Summary of the Amalgamation Agreement: The Amalgamation Agreement means and contains the terms and conditions upon which the Battle River Credit Union Ltd. (“Battle River”) will amalgamate their members and business with the Caisse Horizon Credit Union Ltd. (“Horizon”) in accordance with the Credit Union Act (Alberta). The board of directors of both Battle River and Horizon have completed the necessary due diligence and they are recommending that the members of Battle River and Horizon approve the Amalgamation Agreement. The proposed new credit union will create a +$800 million credit union serving the needs of 23,000 members through seventeen full-service locations. The new credit union will operate under a new name that will be identified in March 2014 and will take effect May 1, 2014. The proposed merger has the unanimous support of the Boards of Directors of both Battle River and Horizon credit unions. The shared future vision is a credit union that is operationally competitive and differentiated through its service levels and support for community. The members of Battle River and Horizon will immediately benefit from a larger and more diverse credit union that is able to offer a broader range of products and services including access to specialized resources, wealth and advisory services and greater depth in the area of agricultural lending. Horizon’s staff and members will benefit from a larger and more robust management team that will provide executive leadership to the credit union’s various functions and business lines. The new credit union will have the capacity to increase its support for risk management and administrative functions to ensure that the assets of members are even better protected in the future than they are today. Finally, the merger will create new economies of scale that will drive enhanced profitability and the ability to invest in expanded services and/or returns for the members. The amalgamated credit union will have seventeen branches located throughout north central and north west Alberta, comprised of the current eleven Battle River branches and the current six Horizon branches (the “Amalco*”). Consistent with prudent business practices all business areas of Amalco will be assessed for viability on an ongoing basis. Should Amalco discover that any one business area is not contributing to the corporate goals and strategy, the Board may elect to discontinue this business area of the Amalco operations. The Amalgamation Agreement also includes the bylaws for the Amalco. The bylaws are available at your local branch. The board of directors of Battle River and Horizon have recommended the bylaws for the Amalco for member approval. The board of directors of the Amalco will continue to be elected from Battle River and Horizon service areas, and represent all regions. The Board will initially consist of 12 members. The Members of both Battle River and Horizon will become members of the Amalco with all of the rights and privileges they currently enjoy. The Amalco will continue to operate under the existing management structure. The head office for the Amalco will be located in Camrose, Alberta and the current CEO of Horizon will take on the position of Vice President North. Battle River is currently the highest ranking credit union in the province in terms of capital levels. Horizon has a strong foundation of loyal members and talented staff and the communities Horizon serves present growth opportunities for the future. Horizon lacks the economies of scale and resources that will be necessary to adequately invest in the future, given the increasingly competitive market. The combined assets of Battle River and Horizon will result in a $800 million credit union which will be the second highest ranked credit union in terms of capital levels, serving over 25,000 members. The transition cost to complete the amalgamation, including professional fees, amalgamation of internal systems, branding, signage, and related cost is estimated to be $1,000,000.00. Currently members of Battle River each hold one share at par value of $1 per share and Horizon members hold 25 shares at a par value of $1 per share. Following the amalgamation there will be a mandatory redemption of 24 shares for each Horizon member. The total cost of this redemption will be approximately $120,000.00. If approved by the members of both Horizon and Battle River the Amalgamation Agreement would take effect on May 1, 2014. A copy of the complete Amalgamation Agreement will be available at the Battle River Annual General Meeting and the Horizon Annual General Meeting.
I love the four seasons, and the one I look forward to the most is spring. With all its wonderful qualities, my anticipation of it intensifies since it directly follows winter. Yes, the snow is beautiful, but being cold isn’t my thing. Thursday, March 20, is the first official day, and I’m looking forward to the fresh start. My husband laughs when I say stuff like that, because I’m constantly seeing fresh starts. “The first of the new year, new month, new week, new moon,” he said. “Everything’s a fresh start with you.” Not everything. But I’ll admit to resetting my start button quite frequently, and the first day of my favourite season provides an excellent reason to push it again. Everything becomes so alive at this time of year. The sun shines longer, the flowers begin to bloom, the birds start to chirp and people seem to smile more than ever. “They’re happy because they’re not too hot and they’re not too cold,” my ten-year-old daughter explained. “It’s the perfect amount of degrees in the spring.” Well, it’s definitely the ideal temperature in my opinion, and the warmer weather inspires me to get outside. Even something as simple as a walk by the lake can be a glorious time to breathe in the fresh air and recharge my energy level. “Are you setting any new season’s resolutions?” my friend asked me during a recent hike. New season’s resolutions? I’ve never heard of such a thing. But, sure. Why not? I’m always up for a little self review, and an organized
date to clarify my goals is right up my alley. Especially after the challenging winter I just had. Benefitting from the outdoors will be one of my intentions. Being an obsessive workaholic, I haven’t always been very good at living in the moment. Connecting with nature can help with that. Doing things I enjoy and spending time with people I love can help with that as well. One of those people I love is my dad, yet spending time with him is difficult since we live a four hour drive from one another. Becoming more like him will continue to be one of my other goals, though. A natural optimist, his warm, colourful personality and sunny disposition actually reminds me of spring. He would probably laugh at that comparison and make a joke about being no spring chicken, but he’s almost 67 and still acts like a big happy kid who’s just thrilled to be alive every day. He’s a firm believer that happiness doesn’t come from having the best of everything, but making the best of everything we have, and for that reason, and others, he’s always been a fantastic role model. The older I become, the more I recognize that. I can’t say I’m naturally like he is, but he’s one of the reasons I’ve been writing this column and discovering different ways to be more positive over the last five years. Life can get messy, dark and painful at times, there’s just no escaping that. B u t a s t h e o l d p r ove r b s a y s : “No matter how long the winter — spring is sure to follow.” A n d , n o w, h e r e i t c o m e s , bringing all the joys of the season with it.
STETTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kindergarten Information and Registration Night 3 or 5 Day Programs Students benefit from: • Music Specialists • Physical Education Specialists • Library Specialists • Computer Lab 3 or 5 Day Program choice is based on a first come basis. To ensure your child is registered in the program of your choice, please plan to attend this important and informative evening. This meeting is for adults only please. In order to be eligible to enrol, children must be 5 years of age ON OR BEFORE Dec. 31, 2014. Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Stettler Elementary School Drama Room For Further Information Call: 403-742-2235 Parents must present their child’s birth certificate at the time of registration, but school fees are not collected until the fall.
*The proposed name of the Amalco will be presented at the Annual General Meeting.
Members, please join us as we present the incredible results of the past year! Door prizes and reception will follow the meeting. Hope to see you there!
Battle River Credit Union Ltd.
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The family of Dave McLellan wish to thank our friends, neighbours and family members for all your support, visits, meals, flowers, cards and donations to various charities. Also thanks to everyone that came to visit Dave during his numerous hospital stays and at our house during his 4 year battle with Cancer. We wish to thank Dr. Bouwer and the nursing staff of Stettler Health Services for all their kindness and wonderful compassionate care that Dave received. Thanks to the many people who attended the memorial in the bitter cold, to Pastor Don Wudel for your comforting words during the service and the Stettler United Church Ladies for preparing the lunch. Special thanks to Dean, Corinne and staff of the Stettler Funeral Home for your kindness, support and guidance during this sad time. Brenda Scott & Crystal, Shawna & Trevor Carsen, Gunnar, Sadie & Tanner
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LUCAS Steven Fraser Lucas was born November 3, 1988 in Calgary. He was the middle son of Gary Winter and Rochelle Lucas. He passed away February 27, 2014 at the age of 25 years, surrounded by the love of his family. Steven was a bright, articulate, honest man who had a passion for life and his family. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Rochelle Lucas (Brent McNalley), father Gary Winter; son Brennen Fraser; brother Derrick Lucas; sister Terra (Ben) Ice; niece Lauren Ice; grandparents Rebecca Parker and Reid Lucas; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Funeral services were held on Wednesday March 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Heartland Funeral Services Chapel, Olds. Interment followed in the Olds Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Steven Lucas Memorial Fund c/o any Mountain View Credit Union. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD., OLDS entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610 www.heartlandfuneralservices.com
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Paintearth Gas Co-op Ltd. Monday, March 17, 2014 Beef on a bun lunch - 12 noon Meeting - 1 p.m. CASTOR COMMUNITY HALL Castor, Alberta Those attending Annual Meeting will be eligible for Door Prize Draw
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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STETTLER SENIORS SOCIAL SOCIETY will be held on Sunday, March 16 at the Stettler Rec Centre (upstairs), with a potluck dinner at 12 noon, and the meeting to follow. The club will supply the meat, and anyone attending is asked to bring vegetables, salad, or dessert.
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EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, or New Zealand. Live and work on a dairy, crop, beef, or sheep farm. AgriVenture invites applicants 18 - 30 for 4 - 12 month 2014 programs. Apply now! www.agriventure.com. 1-888-598-4415. F/T FEED TRUCK OPERATOR for large expanding feed lot in Sundre. Fax resume to 403-638-3908 or call 403-556-9588 or email: feedlot@hotmail.ca
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Available on large grain and cattle operation at Bashaw, AB. Applicant must have knowledge and experience in calving cows, herd health, feeding and pasture rotation. Other duties may include fencing, haying, silaging and harvesting. Class 1 licence an asset. Applicant must be highly motivated and have good communication skills. Competitive salary and accommodation available. For further info contact Dwight at 403-323-2355. Send resume to ddurie@xplornet.com or fax to 780-372-2350. We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.
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CEDA IS HIRING! Currently seeking Operators/ Labourers for our Pigging & Decoking division (permanent positions in the Red Deer area). Apply Online: www.cedagroup. com VAC & STEAM TRUCK OPERATOR. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net.
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We are now accepting registrations at Erskine School. Our ECS is Tues., Thurs. and alternate Mondays. Small class size. Please register soon. 403-742-5220
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Lincoln County is currently IT NETWORK looking for: Journeyman & ADMINISTRATOR Apprentice Welders/Helper required FULL TIME. Journeyman & Apprentice Min 3-5 years Pipefitter/Steamfitter/ HANDS ON EXPERIENCE. Helper Equipment MSCE/MSCA, CompTIA A Operators Labourers QA/ & Network Certifications. PRODUCTION TESTING QCA to work on a pipeline Own Vehicle, clean drivers EXPERIENCED fabrication facility. Must be abstract & criminal SUPERVISORS and able to work with minimal background check. TESTERS supervision. Wages are Please submit resume to Day & Night based on experience, stevel@telus.net at Must have tickets. safety tickets. Job sites are Top paid wages. Longhurst Consulting at Various Locations. Based out of Devon, AB. or fax: 403-309-3920 Pipeline experience is an Email resume to: asset, but not required. kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca Interested applicants Restaurant/ please apply to: Email: HR@lcos.ca Fax: 780-675Hotel 9622 CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. CLASSIFIED Want Ads do O/A MCDONALD’S more things for more people in Ponoka is now hiring F/T & P/T t h a n a n y o t h e r f o r m o f Food Service Supervisors. Wages are advertising. Phone 1-87711.50 to 13.50 p/h, 223-3311 depending on experience and availability. Restaurant is 24 hours so candidates must be able to Janitorial work a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 yrs. previous experience in fast food and supervisor exp. Part time applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents currently living in Canada. Apply in person at 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, T4J 1J8 or email resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.
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Rushton Agencies Ltd. has an opening available for a
Personal Lines Insurance Broker Training and education will be provided to the successful applicant who demonstrates strong Customer Service and the ability to multi-task in an Office environment. If you have been looking for a career that will provide competitive compensation and skills training, now is your chance to apply. Resumes can be submitted by fax to 403-742-0344 or by email to lou@rushtonltd.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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TKS CONTROLS LTD.
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We are currently seeking applications for full time positions of:
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Central Alberta Co-op Ltd
Journeyperson & Apprentices (3rd & 4th years)
is a diverse co-operative retailing organization with over 65,000 members in the Central Alberta area. We are currently recruiting for: Agro Sales Representative @ Stettler
• Company Truck • Full Benefits • Bonuses • Paid Tuition/Books
This Sales position is responsible to: • Develop, maintain and grow effective business relationships with current and potential future customers within the geographic area. • Assist customers to make farm production and marketing decisions. • Maintain a database of customer profiles. • Participate in market area promotional activities. Must have valid clean Class 5 Driver’s License, working knowledge of current agronomic products and good geographical knowledge of Stettler area. Competitive salary, excellent benefits.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Service Rig Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
Allied young aggressive aggressive company company looking looking for for like-minded like-minded Allied Fabrication Fabrication is is aa young individuals If you you enjoy enjoy aa fast fast paced, paced, positive positivework work environment, environment, individuals to to join join our our team. team. If pride details, aa strong strong work work ethic, ethic, and and consider consider pride yourself yourself on on having having an an eye eye for for details, yourself reliable please please send send your your resume. resume. Allied Allied manufactures manufactures oil oil & & gas gas production production yurself reliable equipment from from our our facility facility in in Stettler, Stettler,AB. AB. We We are are quickly quickly gaining equipment gaining aa reputation reputation as as aa high quality, quality,dependable, dependable,competitive competitivesupplier. supplier. high Weare arenow now accepting accepting resumes We resumes for: for:
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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.
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 & benefit plan to the successful candidate. Fax resume with references to 1-855-499-3953 or email rwp@cciwireless.ca
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1ST TIME, Distributorship Opportunity. Calgary, Canmore/Banff, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat; other Alberta locations would be considered. Eco Dry Carpet Maintenance “green, clean & dry carpet cleaning system”. Home based. Commercial & Residential. Turnkey operation. $25,000 investment. R.O.I. inside 4 years. Includes: Equipment, supplies, training & marketing assistance. Inquiries: Email: infoecodry@shaw.ca.
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.
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STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated employees. We are currently hiring for the position of: Full Time Permanent Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanics 4 Day/40 Hour Work Week Petrochemical Facility in the Red Deer Area
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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Two (2) opportunities exist at the Paintearth Mine, located between Halkirk & Forestburg, Alberta.
STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted. STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Leanne Colby Fax # 403-342-6505 Email: lcolby@studon.com “People Pride & Service”
Position Profile: The positions report directly to the Maintenance Foreman. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance and repair of draglines, mobile equipment and other site services. Qualifications: The ideal candidates will possess an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and have off road equipment experience. Previous experience on Caterpillar equipment and draglines are considered an asset. Troubleshooting experience with a willingness to be responsible for results is necessary. Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development. Closing date: March 16, 2014 Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: E-mail: careers.PEMSHM@sherrittcoal.com Fax: 403.884.3001 We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.
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Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions is currently hiring both full and part-time staff for a variety of positions including Summer Career development. Applicants must be willing to work weekends, be outgoing and like working with people. If you are looking for exciting and challenging work where you will meet guests from all over the world, Alberta Prairie may have the right job for you. Please drop off a resume or pickup an application at 4611-47 Ave., Stettler or mail resume to P.O. Box 1600, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0. For additional information call Bob at 403-742-2811.
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HIGH PRAIRIE SUPER A in Alberta is currently recruiting for: MEAT MANAGER. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Meat Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing a department, including cutting meat. You will have a working knowledge of gross margins, expense control and have the ability to maintain positive relations with employees and customers. You must have a Grade 12 education and be able to provide a “clear” Security Clearance. Previous Retail Meat Management experience will be considered an asset. It offers a competitive compensation and benefit package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you are interested in a rewarding, challenging career; if you can provide creative solutions through team problem solving while focusing on providing excellent customer service, we would like to hear from you: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
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HIGH PRAIRIE SUPER A in Alberta is currently recruiting for: PRODUCE CLERK. The Produce Clerk is responsible for many aspects of operating a successful produce department including, ordering, receiving, and merchandising. Previous experience is an asset. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to provide a Clean Security Clearance is required. If you are interested in a rewarding, challenging career; if you can provide PETROFIELD Industries, creative solutions through LANDSCAPING SALES the Leader in manufacturing team problem solving while & Service opportunities! Hydrovac trucks, is accepting focusing on providing Up to $400 cash daily! resumes for the following excellent customer service, Full-time & part-time positions: we would like to hear from outdoors. Spring/summer * General Labourers you: Sean Lee work. Seeking honest, * Industrial Painters - Store Manager, High hardworking staff; * Sandblasters Prairie Super A, www.PropertyStarsJobs.com * Material Handler 4920 - 53 Ave., High Prairie, * Automotive Electrical AB, T0G 1E0. Email: SEEKING A CAREER in Technician sean.lee@tgp.ca. the Community Newspaper * Journeyman Welder / We thank all applicants for business? Post your Apprentice their interest, but only resume for FREE right * 2nd Yr Welder with those candidates where the publishers are Aluminum experience considered for an interview looking. Visit: will be contacted. awna.com/for-job-seekers. Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Misc. Company has an Help enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, EMPLOYMENT and offers an excellent benefit package. fax OPPORTUNITY 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com
Ensign is looking for Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour SO008549 Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division. Recruiter’s will be in Nisku March 31- April 9th to conduct interviews. If you want to hear more about our International opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online at ensignjobs.com. Call 1-888-367-4460.
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for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB Starting wages: $28.85/hr - Floor Covering Installers $24.75/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience or have a valid trade certification. Please send qualified resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554
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Please contact Jim MacDougall at Stettler GM In person, Fax 403-742-1988 or email jimmacdougall@stettlergm.com
Stettler Travel 2010 Ltd.
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Stettler Travel is currently accepting resumes for a full time travel agent position. Candidate must have: • strong focus on sales • excellent customer service • have good office and computer skills • can work independently. Experience is not necessary but would be an asset. Willing to train the right candidate. Please drop off resume at: Stettler Travel 4840 50th Street Stettler, Alberta or email dana@stettlertrvl.net
SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITY Paintearth Gas Coop Ltd. is accepting applications for the following “SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT” position.
Office assistant May 1 - 15 thru to August 31 Applicant must be returning to full time post secondary education to be eligible for this position. Position entails a 40 hour week, all applicants must have a valid driver license and basic computer skills. The successful applicant must provide a driver’s license abstract.
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Headquartered in Leduc, only minutes south of Edmonton, AltaGas Utilities, with 16 district locations throughout Alberta, safely and dependably distributes natural gas to more than 70,000 residents in over 90 communities across the province. We deliver high-quality customer service in a positive work environment.
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Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner
Brian Lynn Associate Broker
Norma Leslie Associate Broker
Garry Rushton Associate
Edna Stuart Associate Broker
Call Sales Associate today for FREE or enquiries. Calla aCentral Central "Team" "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE adviceadvice or enquiries.
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CA0006068 NEW CA0025727
Beautiful older home with lots &lots of character located in the small & friendly community of Big Valley. $129,000. Call Edna.
This home has a covered veranda & staircase that lends character to this older home. Open concept makes this home excellent for entertaining guests & family. $139,000. Call Atie.
CA0004854 CA0031113 CA0001500
CA0002140 CA0027644
Nothing but peace & quiet on the 9.98 ac. acreage with this 5 bdrm 3 bath bi-level home. This property is fenced with some older serviced buildings. $259,000. Call Doug.
This 2067 sq. ft. 1.5 story home is just a few blocks from downtown, schools & Stettler Rec Center all with a pieshaped lot that is fenced & landscaped. $329,000. Call Garry.
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Jill Fisher Associate/Owner
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3100 sq. ft. Commercial bldg on a 2 acre lot. Vacant and ready. For immediate possession. $349,000. Call Ross.
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3 bdrm bungalow with many upgrades. Galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances, newer shingles abd water heater. Great Starter home and priced right at $214,000. Call Jill.
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Atie Turnbull Associate
Kyle Ramstad Associate
Ross Scheerschmidt Associate
CALL 403-742-3344 CALL 403-742-3344(24 (24hrs.) hrs.)
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This one bdrm home has been freshly upgraded including a jet ed tub & gas fireplace. Beautiful fenced yard has firepit area, mature trees & lots of privacy, all in the small community of Botha. $191,500. Call Garry.
Great character home with a bit of old mixed with a lot of new!! This 2613 sq ft home is conveniently located on 80 acres. Many, many extras. $625,000. Call Jill.
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CA327345 CA0028665
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It has recently been painted on the inside & laminate flooring has replaced the original carpets. The backyard is total y fenced with RV Parking as well. This 3 bedroom home would be absolutely ideal for a young family. $169,000. Call Edna.
This Beautiful 5 bdrm 3 bath home is spacious and located in a quiet close in Meadow Lands. Open concept makes it great for entertaining with a basement that is ready for family gatherings. A MUST SEE! $429,900. Call Ross.
Nice little 2 bdrm home with dbl detached garage. Perfect starter home or great investment. $109,000. Call Doug.
This 3 bdrm 2 bath 1120 sq. ft. is the perfect starter home which features vaulted ceiling, bay window, fenced yard & RV parking. $260,000. Call Atie.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2014
Misc. Help
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Auctions
County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE
SCRAPER OPERATOR The County of Stettler is looking for a Scraper Operator for the 2014 Road Construction season. Candidates must have: • Class 5 license • Previous experience with road construction equipment would be an asset. Wage $24.16-$35.40 per hour, depending upon experience Please submit resume, along with current 5-year driver’s abstract. Candidates selected will provide a criminal record check prior to commencement of work. Resumes and supporting documents may be mailed or handdelivered to: County of Stettler No. 6 6602-44 Avenue, PO Box 1270 STETTLER, Alberta T0C 2L0 ATTN: Randy Grams, Assistant Director of Public Works This position may remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all for their interest in the County of Stettler, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Full & Part Time Sales & Service If you are an energetic individual interested in joining a dynamic work environment we are looking for You! The successful candidate will have a desire to exceed customer expectations & have the strength to work in a physically demanding job. Your efforts will be rewarded not only with competitive wages/benefits but with a company profit sharing plan which recognizes individual and team contributions Please apply within with references and ask for Travis at: 403-742-3311 or email travis_randell@kaltire.com Kal Tire, Stettler 5002 - 48 Street
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
EASY!
The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311
Is seeking a
Full-time Energetic Laborer with a possibility of apprenticeship.
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
READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & find just what you’re looking for. 1-877-223-3311
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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254.
Distributor for
Blaze King Stoves
LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
SEASONED FIREWOOD
Call 403-323-0744
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COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.
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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
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WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11 10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395
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
Travel Packages
Visitor Information Centre Summer Student Position Work in Stettler this summer! Applicants should be friendly, knowledgeable of the region and willing to meet and greet tourists and visitors in the Visitor Information Centre and at regional tourist attractions. Basic knowledge of social media, photography and Microsoft would be helpful. 35 Hours a week Including Saturdays. Post-secondary students with a valid driver’s license are encouraged to apply.
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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. 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. Qualifications for the public members are: 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 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) Deadline for applications to be received is before or on March 17, 2014. For further information please call (403) 742-3331
Farm Equipment
2010
Wanted To Buy
Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...
995 plus GST/HST
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ORDER NOW For Pick Up on April 19, 25 or 26. 19 weeks old Isa Brown laying hens. Linden, AB 403-546-3130
Horse/Stock Trailers
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HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504
Grain, Feed Hay
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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. 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
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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork & transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.
Agricultural #2000 - #2290
Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Livestock
2100
RED ANGUS
BULLS
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
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
PIRO RED ANGUS P & R ZOLLER (403) 742-0336
Laverndene Acres Yearling Red Angus Bulls for Sale
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BRAND NEW 4-PLEX in Stettler. 1500 sq.ft. per unit. 3 bdrm. Avail. March 1st. 403-350-8574
Performance & EPD data available A.I. Sires
Suites
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L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005
1 BDRM. furn. located on a private equine facility, in door riding arena, 10 min. from Buffalo Lake, close Rochon Sands. Avail. Apr. 1, n/s, prefer no pets, preBAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, fer F., $975. incd’s board ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for 1 horse. 403-780-5837 email: jb.whoas@telus.net for sale at the farm. Fully guaranteed. Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Terry 403-740-5037 IN BASHAW, Ricky 403-740-5711. email $700/month. Avail. now. bardale@xplornet.com Mature, no pets. Avail. March. FOR SALE. Simmeron 780-372-3949 Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, LARGE 2 bedroom, quiet muscled. Website: tenant, no pets, 5713 50 simmeronranch.ca. Ave. Stettler, Timor Martin 780-913-7963. Manor 403-742-3092
Lavern Wideman Castor, AB 403-882-2185
LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211 PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered. Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.
Misc. For Rent
Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars
Poultry
CHURCHILL BELUGA in the county of Stettler, WHALE TOUR. prefer to do shares, but will Experience Canada’s do cash rent. Please call north, it’s wildlife and fur 403-740-9589 leave message trade history on this Hudson Bay weekend. Departs Calgary on Aug. 2. WANTED: Hay land to put 1-866-460-1415; www. up on shares. classiccanadiantours.com. 403-742-4337
Heifer Bulls Cow Bulls
Contact Stacey Benjamin at 6606 – 50 Avenue or email: s.benjamin@stettlerboardoftrade.com
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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.
Dried, Shedded, on Pallets Pick up in yard or UFA Bulk Fuel Delivery Available Volume Discounts. 403-876-2422 403-740-3285
Fax resume & references to 403-742-0303 or email dougtank@telus.net
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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.
SPLIT FIREWOOD
WARD’S AUCTIONS - Antiques/Estate Auction. Sunday, March 16, 10 a.m. 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton. 780-451-4549. Viewing Friday, March 14, 4 - 7. Online bidding and pictures at www.WardsAuctions.com. Taking consignments now for spring Firearms Auctions.
Building Supplies
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All oilfield tickets & driver’s abstract required. Will train right individual.
Public Works Grader/ Equipment Operator
The County of Stettler Agricultural Service Board has an opportunity for seasonal positions starting April 28, 2014.
Firewood
Garden Supplies
Hot Oil Operator/ Tank Truck Driver - Class 1 or 3
Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net
County of Stettler No. 6 Agricultural Service Board Seasonal Staff
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Saturday, March 22/14. Starts 10 a.m. sharp! Located west of Edmonton at Sand Hills Hall. To view items: www. spectrumauctioneering.com Phone 780-960-3370 or 780-903-9393
STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Big Year End Clear Out Continued!” 20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4, 848. 30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371. 40x50 $12,649. 47x68 $16,691. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
Pressure Truck Operator
Please drop off a resume at 4706 - 44 Ave. in Stettler
In addition to a strong work ethic and positive attitude, the ideal candidate will be safety conscious. You will also take part and contribute to our safety program. The Town of Stettler offers competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit package. Please submit references along with driver’s license abstract to Ivan Wilford, Transportation Foreman, 5031 - 50 Street, Box 280, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 or fax (403-742-1404), or you can email to (tosivan@telus.net). The position will be open until a successful applicant is found. The Town of Stettler thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.
8TH ANNUAL RED DEER COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION & SPEED SHOW, March 14 - 16/14, Red Deer Westerner Park. Exhibitor space available. Consign your car. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.
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Doug’s Tank Truck Service EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
BeneÀts and competitive wages.
The Town of Stettler is accepting applications to fill a full time equipment operator position in the Public Works Department. Applicants must have a valid Class III Driver’s License with air endorsement, or willing to obtain. Preference will be given to applicants that have a minimum of 5 continuous years’ experience operating a grader. Municipal experience grading lanes or roads would be an asset. Applicants must be able to determine and maintain minimal grades in lanes. Other duties would include snow removal, road oiling, and some finish grade work when required. Although this position will be primarily grader operation, other duties will be required during inclement weather or slow periods of snow fall.
Building Supplies
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Misc. Help
Service Wise We Specialize
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Storage Space
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MINI STORAGE
10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services
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2200 ACRES GRAZING LEASE IN 1 BLOCK 800 improved located in special area 3
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
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Houses For Sale
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Farms/ Land
INNISFAIL: New
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
DUPLEX large single att. garage, 2200 sq. ft., 1.5 lots, walkout, infloor heat, air cond., 2 large decks, fully dev. up/down & landscaped, high eff. furnace & water heater. Room for shop. $329,900, No GST. 403-396-3203
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1-877-223-3311 To Place Your Ad Now!
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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.
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Financial #4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
455 ACRES AGRICULTURAL
land, 12 mi. E. of Ponoka, UNITED HOMES CANADA 1 mi. off pavement, good has a selection of surface lease revenue. pre-owned homes available Inquire with your name and address to: Box 1079, now! 1-800-461-7632; www. unitedhomescanada.com. c/o Red Deer Advocate, 1991 Triple E 16 X 76, 2950 Bremner Ave., $39,000.; Red Deer, Ab T4R 1M9 1997 SRI 16 X 76, $42,000.; TELL it all! Tell it well! Make 2003 SRI 16 X 76, your ads sell for you by giving $75,000.; full description of goods or 2002 SRI 20 X 76, services offered. Include $120,000. prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly Call today to arrange viewing. ad taker.
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Money To Loan
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.
Business Services #1000 - #1430
03 309 3300 Legal Glass Shops 1196 Services 1260
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Accounting
• Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning • Window Washing 403-742-6970
403-742-6970 403-740-9782
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Chapman and Co.
Contractors
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Professional Accountants LLP Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA
NUMERA TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD. 4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB
403-742-3141 Thorogood Pinches
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Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, tree ee et et, t, 4907 - 50 Street, Stettler AB AB info@leschert.net
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Drafting & Design
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RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
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4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)
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Health Care
ANDERSON
Dr. KERRY WONG Optometrist Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998
PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net
Jacquie Mvula,
galen@railsidedesign.com
M.S., R.Aud 4806 – 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
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FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
DR. D.G. BECKLUND -Gitzel Krejci Building
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
Call Barry Harvey
*27 years experience*
Electrical
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Painters/ Decorators
Dr. E. LYNES Chiropractor
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed!
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
JT AUTO BODY LTD.
403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
CAGE ELECTRIC LTD. Electrical Contractor
“Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting
Owner: Lou MacDougall Master Electrician
Call Curt or Rob
403-741-5523
Phone 403-742-2869
cageelectric@shaw.ca
THREE HILLS
403.443.5192 Misc. Services
1054
Furnace Cleaning
1193
Stettler Furnace Cleaning TEL: 403-742-6277 No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB
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Fax 403.443.2407 Cell 403.443.0664
STETTLER
403.742.1965
of McCuaig Desrochers
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
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Misc. Services
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IU’S TILE & STONE V I L Sales and Installation Ceramic, Porcelain, Slate and Travertine Tile Natural and Manufactured Stone Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace Custom Showers and More‌
Liviu Oprea Cell: 403-740-9317 Email: mobiletile@telus.net
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BRYON D. BALTIMORE
Misc. Services
Painters/ Decorators
Home Consultations • Shades & Blinds • Soft Treatments • Fabrics & Hardware
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
Legal Services
1310
403-742-5237
Beverley Plett
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
J & L Garages, Doors & More
Tell them Danny Hooper sent you
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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.
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2. Purchaser to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T.
TURN YOUR PASSION for vehicle restoration into a career with Lakeland College’s 8-month Street Rod Technologies program at the Vermilion campus. Attend the program information session March 21. Phone 1-800-661-6490 or visit www.lakelandcollege.ca/srt.
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.
Cars
Tires, Parts Acces.
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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).
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�). 5. Property taxes to be adjusted as of Possession Date. 6. Any surface leases will be assigned to the purchaser and adjusted as at Possession Date, including existing surface lease with current annual rental of $4,995.00. 7. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule Barrister & Solicitor 4819 - 51 Street, Box 1630 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved. 1.
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2770-2014 Lot 14A, Block 3, Plan 0422887 6608 - 50 Avenue Dillon Consulting Limited Temporary Trailer, Fascia Signs & Interior Renovation of Tim Hortons
You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. March 26, 2014. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305. Leann Graham Planning & Development Services
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6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
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Notice of Road Construction Completion Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act M-26.1 534 THE COUNTY OF STETTLER NO. 6 hereby provides notice to any person having an interest in land that is adjacent to lands which the County of Stettler No. 6 has constructed a public road. Persons entitled to compensation from the municipality for loss of or the permanent lessening of use of that person’s land caused by the public work are advised to make claim within 60 days after this notice is published. The following locations have been completed as of December 31, 2013: WSW 21-38-17 W4 WNW 16-38-17 W4
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• Previous blending, floating, tender truck experience preferred
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BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours
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780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
• Agricultural background an asset • TDG/WHMIS training required (course provided) • Candidate must work well with others in a team environment • Provide a high level of customer service • Ability to work long hours in season • All candidates are required to pass mandatory drug & alcohol testing • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to read county maps accurately • Will be required to maintain records of product delivery and inventory management
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Elaine Willis -Williams 403-742-4567 403-742-2745 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
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Interested applicants Interested applicants should should fax faxtheir theirresume resumeininconfi confidence dencetoto 403-742-8511 or 403-742-8511 or call call Glen Glen at at 403-741-9581. 403-742-8540. Only interview candidates will be contacted.
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ON NOW AT YOUR Alberta CHEVROLET DEALERS. AlbertaChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/†/¥/*Offers apply to the purchase, finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA/K05), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA/KPK) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ‡ 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 72/84 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD/2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $139/$119 for 72/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. † 0%/0.9%/0% for 48/60/48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Trax LS FWD/2014 Equinox LS FWD based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Trax LS FWD/2014 Equinox LS FWD including Freight and Air Tax is $20,845/$20,295/$27,745 at 0%/0.9%/0% APR, with $995/$1,695/$1,999 Down payment, Bi-Weekly payments are $99/$99/$139 for 48/60/48 months. Total obligation is $11,334/$14,568/$16,475 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,511/$6,322/$11,270. ¥¥ $1,800 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cruze 1LT. Cash credits available on most models. See participating dealer or chevrolet.ca for details. Offers end March 31, 2014. ^^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ~Includes 6 months trial of Directions & Connections with Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Turn-by-Turn Navigation not available in certain areas; availability impacted by some geographical/cellular limitations), advisor assisted-routing available; Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. + The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. Consumer Digest Best Buy was awarded to the 2010-2014 Equinox. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). *† Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. **Based on GM testing in accordance to Government of Canada test methods. ¥ Retail and basic fleet customers who purchase or lease an eligible Chevrolet, Buick or GMC delivered from dealer stock between March 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014 will receive one 40¢ savings per litre fuel card (fuel savings card) upon payment of an additional $.01. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Fuel savings card valid for 800 litres of fuel purchased from participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash except where required by law. GM is not responsible for cards that are lost, stolen or damaged. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence. Cards are property of Suncor Energy. To protect your card balance, register online at www.petro-canada. ca/preferred today. †† 2014 Equinox 2LT equipped with the True North Edition are eligible to receive an $800 MSRP credit equal to the MSRP of the Perforated Leather Seating Option (AFL/AFN/AFM). Dealer Trade or Factory order may be required. Offer available to units purchased/delivered from March 1 to March 31, 2014. ^Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details. ‡‡ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac car, SUV or crossover delivered in Canada between March 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014. 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