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County of Stettler’s café/booth was one of the most visited spots during Stettler’s annual trade show with both the county staff and councillors serving beverages to customers throughout the three-day event.
Exhibitors show off their stuff at annual trade show ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter The recently opened Stettler Recreation Centre was buzzing with activity April 11 to 13 as exhibitors from all over western Canada showed off their wares over the course of the three days. The trade show is put on by the Stettler Regional Board of Trade, and has been an annual event for about 34 years. “It’s the event that kind of brings everyone out in
the spring. There’s a break from the winter and everything too, so it’s nice,” said Stacey Benjamin, who works at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade. There were over 100 booths at the trade show, and there were about 2,300 visitors to check out the exhibitors over the course of the weekend. Both numbers are slightly up from last year. Benjamin said the trade show gets exhibitors from Castor, Coronation, and Drumheller. “We like to have the trade show so that custom-
ers get to go around, see some new product that the businesses are offering for the year, and also a chance to visit with friends and family that they haven’t seen in awhile,” Benjamin said. There were a wide variety of things to see at the trade show, from jewelry to vacuum cleaners to hot tubs. But anyone could also have a booth to raise awareness or publicize different things – Clearview school board and County of Stettler both had booths, and there was also a booth
advertising the Relay for Life. There was also entertainment provided, such as face painting and a magician. And of course, the exhibitors got the chance to show off what they’re selling and talk to potential customers. “For the exhibitors, we’re hoping to have a lot of sales throughout the weekend,” Benjamin said. Carla McPherson of Fifth Avenue Collection hoped to book some parties and get some contacts
out of the trade show. The jewelry company is based out of Moose Jaw, Sask., though McPherson is from Stettler. She has also gone to trade shows in Edmonton and Red Deer. “The trade show is excellent, because you get to meet a lot of people,” she said. “This year it feels like it’s not as busy as last year, but there’s still been a pretty steady crowd all three days.” Hayley Leschert of Stettler’s Out of the Barrel Photography has only officially been in the photogra-
phy business since December, so it was important for her to show people that she existed. “Really, the biggest reason for it is that it’s a good way to show other people what I can do, and they can see my photos up and then have a chance to have a conversation with me about it,” she said. Customers Ken and Helen Smith said they enjoyed the booths – Ken’s favourite was the tractor display. “I like the senior one,” Helen said. “Just all of them, they’re interesting.”
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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye - Black Press Farmers across Alberta may have one more plant disease to worry about thanks to a proposed amendment to the Agricultural Pests Act through a private member’s bill, called Bill 201. The amendment suggests a cereal fungal disease called fusarium head blight, or Fusarium graminearum (Fg), should no longer be seen as a pest. The exact wording states: “…Fusarium head blight shall not be deemed to be a pest or nuisance unless it is found at a concentration of greater than 0.5 per cent in any plant, seed, crop, vegetation or other matter.” How does Fusarium graminearum (Fg) affect cereal crops? A quick Google search of Fg produces a Government of Alberta management plan on the disease. One issue states the disease can reduce yield and crop grade by producing damaged kernels. These damaged kernels may contain fungal toxins poisonous to
humans and livestock over a certain level. Estimated losses range from $50 million to $300 million annually for producers and Fg can now be found in portions of southern Alberta. In 1999 Fg was declared a pest to the act. Bill 201 would allow seed producers to sell contaminated grains to areas not affected with the disease. Jay Byer, assistant director of agricultural services for the County of Stettler, says that while seed growers have conducted research on breeding resistant barley and wheat , the new breed will still have small amounts of Fg. “All that breeding has been happening in places where you walk down the street and you pick up Fg. It’s totally endemic.” Under the current pest act, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development can allow seed with contamination of Fg under 0.5 per cent to be planted in areas with heavy infestation, not in clean farmland, said Byer. continued on page A11
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Erskine students witness municipal government in action STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter Ten Grade 6 students from Erskine School travelled into Stettler on April 9 to witness community government in motion by sitting in on the Stettler County meeting. There, the 10 students had a chance to witness how municipal politics operated, as well as take in the Stettler RCMP’s community report, which was presented by detachment commander Sgt. Duncan Babchuk and Cpl.
Cam Russell. “They loved it,” Deb Spiller, the school’s principal, said. “They were quite intrigued by how council would run, and they loved the presentation about plants.” She said the opportunity to witness how community government worked in person was an excellent addition to the in-class study of provincial and municipal government. One of the things that made the visit especially meaningful to students was how they were able to sit up
at the council table with the councillors. As the meeting went on, councillors would speak with the students and answer questions and ask them, engaging students on an entirely different level. As part of the visit to the council meetings, students were able to visit with Quinton Beaumont, director of agricultural services and Jay Byer, assistant director of agricultural services, to learn about invasive and harmful species of animals, plants, fungi and other detrimental factors to agriculture. Students had a chance
to see several stuffed rodent pests, dried weeds, insects and a formaldehyde-submerged beet suffering from clubroot. After the visit with agricultural services, students joined council for lunch. Students Joseph Baltimore, Emily Barclay, Avery Chick, Taylor Fornwald, Brooke Laisnez, Isaac Lee, Madison McCrindle, Emma Olson, Connor Robertson and Jordyn Robinson all made the trip to the county meeting.
Big changes discussed for Stettler schools ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter The Clearview school board discussed possible changes to the Stettler school complex and Stettler Outreach School at the board meeting on Thursday, April 10. On April 1, superintendent John Bailey and assistant superintendent Peter Neale met with the Stettler schools’ principals for a second time to discuss how
to address deficits at the middle school and outreach school and possibly sharing services among the schools to save on costs. Neale said cutting back on costs is possible, “But not without some pain, and I think we need to recognize that.” Nothing is set in stone yet, but the following was discussed at the two meetings and will continue being discussed next year: For the Stettler Outreach School, the board will discuss moving the location or negotiating a new agreement, as the current lease for the building is $48,000 a year. Since the students at the outreach school have different needs, it would be detrimental to the students’ education to reduce staff. As well, there are not many significant opportunities to save on supply costs. For the elementary school, the board will discuss sharing a teacher and
teaching assistant between the elementary and middle school. Like the outreach school, it is not feasible to try to save on supply costs. For the middle school, the board will discuss sharing a language teacher between the middle and high schools. The two schools have a similar timetable that allows for staff sharing. For the high school, the board will discuss reducing staffing by three positions, with the possibility of four if needed, and reducing supply costs by $20,000. Trustee Cheri Neitz objected to reducing teaching positions, saying that the students need to have the best education possible. She suggested sharing secretaries and other administration positions between schools. “I just want to make sure we keep as many teachers as possible,” Neitz said. Neale said that when discussing reducing staffing, they start with staff that is
farthest from the students. However, reducing secretarial staff wasn’t feasible, especially at the elementary level where parents are more engaged and need more school support. “Schools were very concerned about losing their secretary time,” Neale said. Trustee Yvette Cassidy suggested having more conversations about possible solutions with parents and teachers. She suggested even asking students if they had any input. “All of a sudden, we want to go in and mess up a formula that in a lot of people’s minds has been working really well,” Cassidy said. Vice-chair Dave Goodwin pointed out that the division is not trying to fix something that’s not broken, but change something so that it works better. The board will continue to discuss these changes in the coming year.
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ejected from the rolling vehicle during the rolling of the truck. “She’s extremely lucky to be alive,” Babchuk said. Investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, but drugs, alcohol and weather have been ruled out as possible causes. Whether or not the driver was wearing a seatbelt has yet to be confirmed, police said. Warrant issued in No Frills robbery after flood of tips A Stettler woman, arrested by Lacombe Police Service on Saturday, has been identified as the suspect in the No Frills Gas Bar robbery in Stettler on
April 6. Brandy Carl, 37, was arrested by Lacombe police after they responded to a complaint on Hanging Stone Drive in Lacombe. A parked vehicle was allegedly struck by a car driven by an intoxicated woman, who walked away after crashing the vehicle. The driver, Carl, was arrested by police a short time later. During the investigation it was found that a warrant had been issued for Carl in relation to the Stettler robbery. Shortly before 9 p.m. on April 6, a woman in a hoodie entered the No Frills Gas Bar and demanded money, and took two
cartons of cigarettes and ran out of the store when the clerk said there was no cash on hand. The woman was allegedly wielding a knife. The woman’s photos from the camera at the gas bar were circulated in the Stettler Independent and at the gas bar itself, and several people came forward with information, which in turn led to the warrant. Carl now faces a charge with impaired operation of a motor vehicle for the incident in Lacombe, but will also answer to charges of robbery with an offensive weapon from the No Frills incident. She is scheduled to appear in Stettler Provincial Court on April 24.
‘It’s goofs like you who kill people’ - Judge Mitchell S TACEY L AVALLIE Independent reporter A 22-year-old man will be spending the next two weeks in jail considering his actions after he was sentenced by Judge J.B. Mitchell at the Stettler Provincial Court. Jeremy Shippy appeared before Judge Mitchell on April 10 on charges of driving a motor vehicle while suspended, driving a motor vehicle without insurance, and failure to stop for peace officer. A fourth charge of failure to stop at a railway crossing was withdrawn by the Crown. The court heard that on Jan. 25, 2014, police observed the driver of a vehicle, later identified as Shippy, rev the engine of the vehicle, making a loud muffler noise. Police followed the vehicle, signalling Shippy to pull over through the use of overhead lights, and the vehicle sped off, going through a stop sign at a railway crossing. Eventually the vehicle arrived in a dead end and the occupants of the vehicle fled on foot, but left behind identifying material, including cell phones. The passengers of the vehicle were located and Shippy turned himself in three days later. When asked by Mitchell, Shippy confirmed the recounting by the Crown was accurate, and pleaded guilty. Shippy told the Judge he was employed by his parents in construction
and currently lives in Lacombe at his own residence. The Judge was not impressed by Shippy’s previous encounter with the law, which saw the young man lose his licence after he was caught driving while intoxicated by police in 2013. “By taking off like this, you put yourself and your passengers and others in considerable danger,” Mitchell told Shippy. “It’s goofs like you who kill people.” When considering Shippy’s sentence, the Judge dismissed the idea of simply levelling fines. “The Crown says I can impose fines, but I don’t trust you to pay them,” Mitchell said. “You ran from the police.” In the end, Mitchell sentenced Shippy to 14 days in jail each for driving while suspended and for running from the police, to run concurrently. “I’m not impressed by your driving and I’m not impressed that you have a criminal code conviction for impaired driving,” Mitchell said. “The gig is up. I’m seeing too much of this type of driving in the community.” In addition to the 14 days in jail, Shippy will have to pay a fine of $2,500 for driving while suspended and fleeing police, as well as the roughly $3,000 fine for driving without insurance, all due at the end of August 2014. Also appearing in court was Taryn Boutin, 18, charged with sexual assault and sexual contact with a minor. A publication ban was imposed
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Why is agriculture Beat your minister in Alberta under with a cat-o’nine-tails attack? Next Sunday morning, I will stand at the front of our church and say, “He Is Risen!” The congregation will reply, “He Is Risen Indeed!” And it will be a passionate declaration, because we believe it! There are many who deny the resurrection (some of them claim to be Christians) and there are several theories disclaiming the biblical/historical record of the resurrection . The following is a brief synopsis of a few of them. The earliest theory stated that Christ’s body was stolen. Matthew 28:13 explains that the religious leaders bribed soldiers and told them, “You must say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came during the night... and stole his body.’” A second theory claims that someone other than Jesus’ disciples removed His body from the tomb. Interestingly, that was Mary Magdalene’s supposition when she found Jesus’ tomb empty (John 20:2-16). The swoon theory purports that Jesus never really died. He simply fainted and slipped into a deep coma from the pain and trauma of crucifixion, regaining consciousness in the tomb. The swoon theory is considered one of the more plausible explanations, however the absurdity of this theory was comically and profoundly addressed in a “Dear Uticas” column. A reader asked, “Dear Uticas, Our minister said that Jesus fainted on the cross and then His disciples nursed him back to health. What do you think?” It was signed, “Bewildered”. The columnist replied, “Dear Bewildered, Beat your minister with a cat-o’-nine-tails 39 times. Nail him to a cross. Hang him in the sun for six hours. Run a spear through his side, embalm him and
Agriculture in Alberta may be under attack, once again, and from its own governing party. A new bill, tabled by a Progressive Conservative MLA apparently foresees permission being granted for contaminated seed to be used “throughout the province” in the near future whereas, currently, such seeds could only be used in areas already affected by it and only by permission to be granted by the minister. The contamination in question is of fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as scab, a fungal disease of small grain cereals that has become of increasing international importance in recent years. FHB can affect wheat, barley, oats, rye, corn, triticale, canary seed and some forage grasses. Many counties have already been ringing alarm bells about this legislation, which is still in the process of making its way through the committees and commissions of the provincial legislature and surprisingly enough, some provincial legislators could not even comment about it because they said they knew little about it. It really baffles one as to why on earth a government would knowingly allow the contamination of soil in its own jurisdiction. Although there is no smoking gun at the moment, there is a lot of suspicion that this could just be another tailor-made legislation to cater to certain commercial interests, just like Bill 36, introduced by Ed Stelmach’s PC government a few years back in an effort to get the support (funding?) of the power industry trying to expand their operations in the province. But the tragic aspect of it is that politicians could even think about jeopardizing the future of the most valuable asset of this province, and of this country, the agricultural land, just to please this or that interest group. Canada’s farmers and agriculture have actually been under attack for quite some time. The Harper government’s dissolution of the Canadian Wheat Board’s marketing authority has been benefitting grain traders at the expense of farmers for some time now and this year’s bumper crop has just helped to make the situation so obvious to be seen by everyone. The omnibus C-Bill 18 currently being discussed at the House of Commons in Ottawa is just the next step in bringing multinationals to the agriculture sector of Canada, a process which will likey transfer a lot more money from the pockets of farmers to the accounts of companies like Monsanto. Developments in the global economy have left energy and agriculture as the most profitable sectors as earnings in both the manufacturing industry and the finance sector continue to shrink. You may have heard that out of the $75 billion global investment in the automotive industry in 2013, Canada received “0” dollars while Mexico got somewhere close $6.5 billion. Let’s just remember that those automotive giants that took their investment dollars elsewhere last year received substantial support from the Harper government during the early stages of the financial crisis of 2008; so much for the sense of appreciation on the part of multinationals. The same kind of shortsightedness seems to have come back to haunt us again, this time at the provincial level, in the form this legislative initiative. It looks like the easy money coming from the oil and gas sector in the province has created a kind of “dipsomania”, so addictive that it has begun to cloud the vision of the people who are responsible for making strategic decisions for future generations who will inhabit these lands. Unless farmers, the owners of the land, get organized and protect their interests, no one will do it for them. – Mustafa Eric
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put him in an airless tomb for 36 hours and see what happens. Sincerely, Uticus”. There are many other theories... the drug theory alleges that Jesus deathlike appearance was druginduced. The twin theory is based on the assertion that Jesus had an identical twin. The vision theory claims that post-resurrection appearances of Christ were illusions, visions or ghostlike appearances and apparitions. Similarly, the hypnosis theory claims that Christ’s appearances were caused by posthypnotic suggestion; this theory espouses that Jesus’ miracles were also the result of hypnosis rather than actual miracles. And on and on the theories go... Admittedly, Josh McDowell’s summary statement on these resurrection theories is cutting, if not outright caustic, but it truly cuts to the heart of the matter. In “The Resurrection Factor” he writes, “Many theories have been advanced, attempting to show that the resurrection of Jesus Christ was a fraud. I believe that many of the people who came up with these theories must have had two brains--one lost, and the other one out looking for it. Historians have to become anti-historical to invent some of their ideas.” He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!
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Marijuana growing rules may be going up in smoke Recent changes to regulations to grow medical marijuana, causes one to ponder if the regulators are smoking the product they are supposed to control. In their enthusiasm to deal with a perceived illegal distribution problem, they introduced new prohibition rules that will probably cause even more problems for patients and law enforcement. The underlying problem with regulating marijuana at any point is that it has so many different aspects from use to production to science to legality. The plant itself doesn’t help matters – its various varieties have multiple uses, conflicting control measures, changing public acceptance and political ramifications. That’s a sure fire recipe for fun and games for the folks involved in the wild world of marijuana. The number one factor that affects almost every aspect of the issue is that it involves law enforcement. It’s always the elephant in the room. First some background to the issue, it’s been scientifically proven that the active ingredient in marijuana, THC, provides medicinal benefits to those suffering pain and discomfort from certain ailments. That took decades to prove, but it opened up another can of worms, how to distribute an effective THC marijuana product to those with prescriptions. Initially the government tried to grow it under contract, but that failed due to agronomic ineptitude and police paranoia. Then it was decided to allow licensed users to grow marijuana for their own use under some restrictions. That was an enlightened approach and provided those that needed it a way to obtain a quality product. As with any regulation there was abuse and that apparently drove regulators and law enforcement to exasperation and they decided to stop what they saw as a perceived problem. The medical use aspect of marijuana is regulated by the federal Heath Canada department. One expects that perhaps under encouragement from law enforcement and
justice department officials, Health Canada by regulation made the growing of marijuana for personal medical use illegal. Forthwith patients had to buy their supply from licensed commercial companies. The idea was that would immediately stop any illegal activity by home growers. A sledge hammer approach which will make criminals out of the innocent. History has constantly shown that when you make a product illegal and/or more expensive – the illegal production of that product will increase almost instantly. Various levels of alcohol prohibition over past centuries is perhaps the best example of what will inevitably happen. But then, some patients who had grown their own product for medical use launched a lawsuit, and a wise judge granted an injunction against the new growing prohibition regulations. The underlying legal point was that prohibiting patients from growing their own marijuana would make the medicinal product much more expensive to acquire. In a rather cavalier and arrogant response to the judge’s decision, Health Canada pronounced that they would consider it, but did not feel bound by it. Clearly a long dragged out appeal process will be launched. Government officials do not take kindly to having anyone challenge their regulations. In the meantime there has been a stampede by prospec-
tive companies to obtain licenses to grow marijuana for medical purposes. I expect to stave off any criticism over prohibiting home growing, Health Canada figured by increasing the licensed production, a cheaper and effective product would be widely available to patients. At least that’s the theory, but human nature and common sense would indicate that won’t quite happen. Here again the marijuana plant itself will win the day. There is a reason it’s called “weed” it has the ability to grow successfully almost anywhere under any circumstances and prolifically. Give it increased applications of agronomic principles and the marijuana species has been shown to respond to such enrichment with astounding yields in quantity and THC. That alone is a clear message as to what will be the real response to the new Health Canada regulations. The expected result will be making criminals out of patients who wish to obtain much cheaper product. For private companies that are jumping on the licensed marijuana growing band wagon, more power to them as they are only responding to opportunity. Even without the amount grown by patients themselves, the market for medical marijuana is exploding. In 2001 there were only 100 patients that had prescriptions to purchase the product, now there are 450,000 patients. Not all of those folks will be growing their own product. Clearly medical marijuana as a legitimate agricultural product is a growing economic opportunity. Next time – there is more to the story.
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recollection I had was of two EMTs hovering over me on the floor. Before 8 a.m. I was in Stettler Hospital Emergency and before 1 p.m. in Calgary Foothills ICU. Six days later I was back home, alive. I want to say emphatically that I have nothing but praise for the probably 20-30 people who had some part of my care, from home, to my stay at Foothills. I’ve expressed my appreciation to some but I want to publicly express my
thanks and appreciatio to God and all those who had a part of my care. I recognize that our health system is probably some distance from the best, but at least it is a whole lot better than a lot of the world. I believe that our front line people
are doing the best they can with what they have. Let’s encourage those that write the rules to do something constructive and not just spend money. Respectfully submitted, Allen Kaufman.
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RCMP seek to increase rural presence STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter The Stettler RCMP are seeking to increase its presence in the rural communities of its detachment area this spring and summer, detachment commander Sgt. Duncan Babchuk revealed at the Stettler County council meeting on April 9. Babchuk and Cpl. Cam Russell appeared before council to make a report about its goals and objectives for the rest of the year. “We really want to talk to the county (about how) we’re looking at increasing our efforts in the rural areas,” Babchuk said. “There’s an issue with our manpower in regards to numbers.” He explained that there are currently 11 members at the Stettler detachment. One is a dedicated school liaison who works on patrol during the summer, two are assigned to the rural communities and seven are assigned to the town. The final constable is
considered “surplus to detachment,” so he’s also working the rural beat. “Looking at the statistics over a number of years, they don’t add up to putting in place additional members in the rural area,” Babchuk told councillors. “Now, is the reason for not having the statistics because we don’t have the manpower to patrol these areas, or is it just the fact that everyone is so peaceful in Stettler County, (so) we don’t get the calls?” Without a constant, visible police presence, Babchuk said residents
sometimes don’t call the police when they should. Part of the drive to have an increased rural presence is to see if the numbers of calls go up, which in turn would drive up the numbers of incidents and allow for another officer to potentially be assigned to the rural communities. Part of the increased summer presence will be in the summer villages surrounding Buffalo Lake, which sees a large influx in numbers during the hot summer months. “Last year we acquired a boat to conduct patrols
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People don’t call the police because we’re not on their radar. They don’t see us driving by the driveway, we’re not in these outer communities, so calling the police is not an option. – Sgt. Duncan Babchuk
on the water,” Babchuk said. “We found there’s a lot of stuff happening out there that was essentially out of reach to us until we did get this boat.” Last year, the RCMP focused mostly on education when out in the summer villages and on the lake, but this year they intend to have a zero-tolerance policy, Babchuk said. Russell noted that decreasing activity in partner organizations, like Fish and Wildlife, has put increased pressure on RCMP to help handle issues like poaching. Traffic concerns continues to be the largest complaint in the detachment area. Blacked-out lights, lights with over-bright LED lights, vehicles with tint on front windows, speeding, dangerous driving and impaired driving will be a focus. “A pet peeve of mine is a lot of people driving around with blacked out vehicles – tail lights painted black, windows black,” he said. Drugs, including
alcohol, continue to be a large driver for crime, Babchuk said, noting that there’s an “ample supply” available in Stettler. Domestic assaults, break and enters, and driving offences almost always have drugs or alcohol somewhere in the mix. “A lot of times we go to a domestic dispute, and (some) times both parties are maybe intoxicated,” he said. “That’s a huge factor for us.”
Increasing the presence in the outlying area is an important focus, Babchuk emphasized repeatedly during his presence. An increased presence would be needed to help try to secure the extra members to help cover the rural areas. “This is in the works, and we’re going to put an increased effort into this,” he said. “We’re going to spend more time in our rural areas.”
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LOL - Language of letters LORI WELBOURNE Independent contributor About 10 years ago I texted a joke to a work colleague on my phone. He texted back “hilarious lol” and I wondered how he knew my childhood nickname. Only my family and a few close friends called me Lol or Lolly. Later I found out that he wasn’t referring to my nickname at all, and that “lol” stood for “laugh out loud.” I felt so out of touch. Was I the only one who didn’t know this? I asked some others if they knew what “lol” stood for and most were well aware. There were a few, though, that didn’t know, and a couple who thought it meant “lots of love” or “little old lady.” Since then it’s become one of the most popular acronyms, and I’ve even heard people verbally saying “lol” when they think something’s funny. With so many of us communicating with our mobile devices these days, it makes sense that abbreviations are being used more than ever.
Wouldn’t most of us prefer to text a handful of letters rather than a bunch of full words if we could get the same message across fully and effectively in a shorter period of time? I, for one, would not. I never type “lol” to express my amusement, and I rarely use cyber slang. I can’t say why exactly. One friend suggested it’s because I’m a writer and so in love with words that I can’t bear to butcher the English language. But I don’t think that’s it, or it would probably bother me to read it, and it doesn’t even when I have no idea what it says. A new girlfriend just sent me a message with “wbu” in it, and I had to look it up online. Apparently it means “what about you?” Huh? Those initials would spell out “way” for goodness sake. Obviously I would not be the best person to come up with chat-speak because my initial guess for “wbu” was “we buy undies” and that didn’t fit with our exchange whatsoever. I think a more plausible explanation for why I
don’t like to shorten my words and phrases is because I don’t like being misunderstood. It also feels like something young people do, and something I did when I was in my teens and early 20s. Back then I was inspired by the musical artist Prince. He was well known for using U instead of you; R instead of are; 2 instead of
to, two or too; and a variety of other abbreviations I’d never seen used before I started buying his records and reading his lyrics. “Maybe Prince invented text talk,” my 10-year-old daughter said when I told her that he was the first person I ever saw doing it over three decades ago. Doubtful. But he definitely prompted my
friends and me to come up with a fun code-like language long before we had computers - some of which never caught on. For example, “r u up 4 *$?” meant “do you want to go to Starbucks?” - yet I don’t see “*$” on any online jargon dictionaries. Oops, never mind, I just found it on NetLingo.com “This crap is the reason
kids can’t spell anymore,” my older neighbor said recently. “If my children were young I wouldn’t allow them to abbreviate words. It’s lazy.” I can understand that belief, but I don’t think it’s accurate. Although I’m no longer into it myself, I think cyber slang is just a modern day shorthand and is fine to use casually. It’s efficient and it can make you think. My 10-and-13-year-old kids use it so much that I’m frequently guessing what things mean, and if I can’t figure it out, I’ll ask them or look it up so I remember for next time. And just because they’re proficient in it doesn’t mean they’re not also great at traditional spelling and grammar in school. As Mark Twain once said: “Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination.” The legendary humorist must be “loling” in his grave right now. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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Gentleman Jim Flaherty On April 10 Canada lost one of the greatest Statesmen in Canada’s history and by all accounts, from friend and foe, a true gentleman. Jim Flaherty, served as Canada’s Finance Minister from February 6, 2006 until March 18, 2014. He guided Canada’s finances through some of the most turbulent times in world financial history, and guided it with the determination that lead to one of the most successful economies currently in existence. Jim Flaherty, although not large in stature, managed to tower over most characters in Canadian Parliamentary history with his conduct and the abilities he exhibited while performing the duties of his office. As a strong voice in cabinet, the former Finance Minister advocated for social policy activism to help the disadvantaged, and especially the disabled; he embodied a sociallyresponsible fiscal conservative. A true measure of this
From the Legislature MLA Report by Rick Strankman man was the reaction of the Opposition Members of Parliament to the government Flaherty played a major roll in. Jim was described as, “tenacious, effective and dedicated politician who reached across the aisle.” These are the types of reactions that illustrate a quality that every person in public office should aspire to - putting the best interests of the people first. Flaherty was one of those rare individuals in public life that would admit fault in the name of doing what he felt was right. Jim allowed his principles to elevate him rather than treating them as though they were dragging him down. A man of great conviction he fought with dignity and always with respect.
In a speech he delivered to The Ivey School of Business in 2011, he said: “Public service is good for you. You will have opportunities to change the world around you in varying ways and to different degrees, large and small. It is the most satisfying and personally enriching career you will ever find. This, my friends, is priceless.” What have truly been priceless to this nation are the contributions and accomplishments of the Honourable Jim Flaherty. History will remember him as one of the steadying factors within the Harper government; a cornerstone of the federal Conservative government’s successes during their recent tenure.
Three weeks before his untimely passing, on the day he resigned as federal Finance Minister, he made this final entry on his Twitter account: “It has been an honour to serve Canada. Thank you for the opportunity.” The humbling entry is fitting closure to the commentary of his life. A father, husband, statesman, and a true gentleman that epitomized in life what the word “Honour” means. Sincerest condolences go out to Jim’s wife, Christine, and their sons, John, Galen and Quinn. If you would like to share your condolences with the Flaherty family, you can do so online at www. commemoration.gc.ca. A full state funeral will be held for Minister Flaherty Wednesday April 16 in Toronto. Rick Strankman MLA, Drumheller Stettler Email: drumheller. stettler@assembly.ab.ca T w i t t e r : @ RickStrankman Website: www. RickStrankman.ca
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Calfskit spins gold from audience participation ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Rumpelstiltskin got a makeover in Against the Wall Theatre’s production of Calfskit at the Stettler Public Library on Saturday, April 12. “We wanted to do something for kids. There are a couple of people who have kids within the cast, so to do something that’s a little bit more community-based or family friendly, we wanted to explore that avenue too,” said Amy Wood, who played the miller’s daughter. Children and parents gathered in the new area designated for programming at the library to see the comedy troupe perform their own take on the old fairy tale, with a twist – the actors incorporated the audience reaction into the story, presenting a unique narrative. The story starts with two guards explaining that they have to collect taxes from the townspeople – the children in the audience, who then had to give the guards their “gold:” wrappers from their gold and silver chocolate coins. This is the first of many moments of audience partici-
pation. “It’s kind of funny because some of the parents are like ‘shh!’ and we’re like, “No, it’s great, it’s fine.” We’ll use that. That’s kind of the point, to use whatever they are giving us, and we’ll try to incorporate that into the story,” Wood said. The story is familiar: the miller and his daughter can’t afford to pay their taxes, so the guards have to bring them in to the corrupt king, who has a French accent for reasons unknown. Just like in the story, the miller says his daughter can spin straw into gold, and the king challenges her to spin a roomful of straw into gold before the sun comes up. Rumpelstiltskin offers to do it for her if she offers him three things valuable to her. When the miller’s daughter went to spin the straw, the prop spinning wheel suddenly malfunctioned, and Wood had to improvise for a few minutes until Rumpelstiltskin’s actor could help repair it. Wood said that the cast knows in advance what the scenes will be, and most of the dialogue and some of the plot points are improvised, depending on how the children react. “With this story, the main choice
that the kids had was, is the king going to be good or evil? Because that affects how each of the scenes afterwards would go,” Wood said. In this case, the king was evil. And while in the original story, Rumpelstiltskin was unfriendly, Calfskit’s version is helpful and does magic tricks – like making a ball disappear from his hand. “I know where you putted it!” one child shouted from the back. “Where did I putted it?” the show’s Rumpelstiltskin quickly shot back. The show wasn’t all for kids though – there was plenty of humour that adults would appreciate as well. The two guards are named Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (and in fact, end up referencing “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”), and the king gallops everywhere while knocking two halves of a coconut together. “Shrek is the one that comes to mind that has a lot of adult humour in there too,” Wood said. “That was kind of a tough thing in rehearsals, trying to get that line.” Judging from the amount of audience participation and the laughter from the adults in attendance, Calfskit succeeded.
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Seymour Hersh strikes again Why would anyone believe Seymour Hersh? True, he’s the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter who broke the story of the massacre committed by US Army troops at My Lai in 1968 during the Vietnam War, and revealed the torture and sexual humiliation of Iraqi prisoners by US military police at Abu Ghraib prison in 2004. But he’s getting old (77), and he’s a freelancer, and he won’t even disclose the name of his key informant. Whereas the US government has hundreds of thousands of people working for it just gathering and analysing intelligence, and the American media are famed worldwide for their brave defence of the truth no matter what the cost. Besides, has the US government ever lied to you in the past? So we obviously should not give much credence to Hersh’s most recent story. It alleges that the poison gas attack in Damascus last August that killed more than a thousand people, and almost triggered a massive US air attack on
Syria, was not really carried out by Bashar al-Assad’s tyrannical regime (which the US wants to overthrow) It was, Hersh says, a false-flag operation carried out by the rebel Al-Nusra Front with the purpose of triggering an American attack on Assad. If you can believe that, you would probably also believe his allegation that it was the Turkish government, a US ally and NATO member, that gave the jihadi extremists of al-Nusra the chemicals to make sarin (nerve gas) and the training to carry out the mass attack in Damascus. Hersh even says that it was General Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, who told President Barack Obama just days before the American strikes on Syria were due to start that the evidence was not strong enough to justify an American attack on the Syrian regime. The rest of the story we already know. Obama postponed the attack by deciding, quite suddenly, that he had to get Con-
gressional support for it. Then he cancelled it entirely once the Russians gave him the face-saving alternative of getting Assad to hand over all of his chemical weapons for destruction. There is no chance of an American attack on Syria now. But could Hersh’s back-story be true? Not one American paper or magazine was willing to print Hersh’s story, so it was finally published in the most recent issue of the London Review of Books. The US media are still studiously ignoring the story, and the Turkish government and various branches of the US government have naturally all issued indignant denials. But the official story never made any sense at all. By last August it was
clear that Assad’s regime would eventually win the civil war unless there was some radical change in the situation (like an American bombing campaign against it). So Assad’s survival depended on not giving the United States any reason to attack him. Barack Obama had already said that any use of poison gas by the Syrian regime would cross a “red line” and trigger an American attack. In mid-August there were United Nations inspectors in Damascus to look into two much smaller attacks earlier in 2013 that seemed to involve poison gas. And we are asked to believe that at that precise moment Assad thought it would be a neat idea to kill one or two thousand innocent civilians in the city with poison gas.
So who did it? The obvious question to ask was: Who stands to benefit from this attack? – and the answer was certainly not Assad. He would not have done this unless he was very stupid, and being wicked does not make you stupid. Whereas the rebels had every reason to do it, in order to suck American firepower in on their side. But I must admit that it felt very lonely making this argument at the time. I had no evidence that al-Nusra, or any other rebel group, had carried out the attack. I just said that motives matter, and that Assad had no plausible motive for doing it. And of course I couldn’t say where the rebels would have got their chemical weapons from, if they did it. Hersh says: the Turks. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s prime minister for the past eleven years, has backed the Islamist rebels in the Syrian civil war from the start, and he will be in deep trouble if they lose. They WILL lose, un-
less either Turkey or the United States comes to their aid militarily. Erdogan would obviously rather have the US Air force do it rather than his own armed forces. So he had a good motive for giving the rebels the poison gas. Hersh says that he has been told by a former senior official in the US Defense Intelligence Agency that that is what happened. You can read the details on the website of the London Review of Books. And yes, he’s old, but that just means he has been getting it right about a lot of different things for a long time. He’s just a freelancer, but that’s why people with a whistle to blow trust him to get the story out. And no, he hasn’t got confirmation from three separate named sources. That’s not how whistle-blowing works. But he is Seymour Hersh, and I strongly suspect that he is right. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
How America created Canada’s high-tax state By Mark Milke Troy Media columnist For some present-day Canadians, it is often assumed that our identity rests upon a higher tax burden vis-à-vis the United States. Actually, the historical record is that Canada’s identity was originally found in an attachment to limited government, moderate taxes, and more robust desire for British liberty in contrast to the Americans. In the later 19th century, the idea that citizens existed as vassals for the state, to be emptied of money at the whim of a government that wanted revenue for higher purposes, was largely absent from the thinking among the Fathers of Confederation. Theirs was a classic liberal world, in which the role of the state was to protect the citizen from government and to provide basic services, albeit defined rather narrowly. For instance, a 1940 Royal Commission described Canada at Confederation as a country that “followed the prescription of Adam Smith” and that “Government was thought to have met its purpose when it provided for adequate defence, the enforcement of the general law through the equal administration of justice and maintenance of a few essential public works.” In addition, looking back, The Royal Commission noted that British North American governments “took seriously their responsibility for maintaining internal order but they carried them out with frugal care.”
Succession Duty Act: “That the New York and Pennsylvania Acts in force at the time were copied in principle and detail must be at once apparent to anyone who compares them with the Ontario Act of 1892. . . . The Ontario Act of 1892 was purely American in its origin.” The pattern established in the last 20 years of the 19th century where Canadian governments copied the taxing habits and the legislation of American governments continued unabated into the new century. Canada’s federal income tax, introduced in 1917, 55 years after the first American federal income tax, also bore the mark of U.S. legislative influence. The Dominion Income War Tax Act of 1917 “bore an unmistakable resemblance to the similar 1913 American legislation” wrote one historian. The combination of events and American influence is also obvious in Canada’s first gasoline tax, levied by Alberta in 1922 at a rate of two cents per gallon. But Ameri-
cans already taxed fuel in Oregon, Colorado, and North Dakota by 1919; in Kentucky in 1920 and in 15 other American states in 1921. In all, 19 states placed a tax on gasoline before Alberta. The American precedent was also there for other taxes. When Canadian provinces began to introduce sales taxes over the course of several decades, beginning with Alberta in 1936 under an Act called the Ultimate Purchasers Act (though the province yanked the tax just one year later), American states had already ventured into that taxing territory. In short, think of almost any modern Canadian tax: federal income, gasoline, property, and corporate; almost all have American origins. Excerpted from Tax Me I’m Canadian! A Taxpayer’s’ Guide to your Money and How Politicians Spend It. Mark Milke. Thomas & Black 2014. Reprinted with permission.
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The Canadian tax advantage At Canada’s founding and for decades afterward, Canada’s leaders argued moderate taxation and limited government were necessary for the country’s well-being, even if at times, as during the Great Depression and the Second World War, the role, size, and power of the state expanded. For Canada’s earliest politicians and finance ministers, attracting immigrants and investment to Canada through the promotion of a low-tax regime vis-à-vis the American rebel nation was the stated goal. The Dominion’s leading politicians trumpeted and contrasted Canada’s lower taxes and less intrusive government with the tax-happy Americans.As tax historian Irwin Gillespie has written, Confederation-era politicians assumed a policy of taxes lower than the United States as crucial to filling the country with immigrants and with investment: Dominion governments feared losing potential immigrants, as well as those immigrants who were newly settled in Canada, to the United States. Thus the principle applied to numerous tax rate changes was that they should not exceed the tax levels in the United States. Competition for those mobile human resources, not to mention the capital with which these immigrants (be they farmers or businessmen) arrived, was fierce. Consequently, all Dominion governments were determined to keep tax rates low. Canada’s modern taxes: thank the U.S.A. So what changed? A combination of events and American policy: The money necessary to finance the First World War is the most obvious example of how an event propelled the introduction of a previously forbidden levy (income tax). But while events provided the justification, new American policy often provided ready examples and legislation. When Canadian politicians imposed additional and higher taxes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they invariably did so only after the Americans taxed first. As well, there were direct legislative influences on Canadian tax laws both federally and provincially. For example, the Americans brought in a federal income tax briefly in 1862, during the Civil War, abandoned it in 1872, and then, after a skirmish in the country’s Supreme Court in the 1890s, re-introduced income tax again in 1913. Also, the first provincial corporate tax, in Quebec in 1884, came from an American precedent. The taxation of personal property, common in many Canadian municipalities at Confederation, was also American in origin, not British, as that country abandoned such taxes centuries before. When Ontario and the other provinces introduced estate taxes, the influence of American legislation was clear. As tax historian Harvey Perry writes: The Canadian provincial legislation was inspired by and modelled after legislation of the American states. Clear testimony to this fact is given in the work of R.A. Bayly (1902). Bayly said this about the original Ontario
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Canada’s first Victims Bill of Rights Last week, our Government took a very important step of further recognizing the rights of victims. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced legislation to create a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. This proposed legislation is historic. For the first time in Canadian history, victims will have clear, statutory rights at the federal level. Unlike the previous Liberal government, who for 13 years put the rights of offenders ahead of the rights of victims, we are acting to put law-abiding Canadians first. As your Member of Parliament, I have met with victims of crime
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We have tried to ensure that, for example, property concerns are given greater prominence; information is provided concerning court dates or plea negotiations; and that victim’s feel properly protected throughout the criminal justice process and beyond, to include information concerning incarceration and release. Our Conservative government is pressing forward because we have heard loud and clear from Canadians that they need to feel that their justice system is working for them. A study released in 2011 by the Department of Justice Canada found
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Pay attention to your inner voice Submitted Wendy Rhyason Stettler Community Support Centre and FCSS As we go throughout our day, we all have internal conversations that provide opinions and evaluations on what we are doing. This inner monologue is called “self-talk.” When your self-talk is positive and self-validating, the results can boost your productivity. However, when the voice is critical and harsh, the effect can be emotionally crippling. I grew up with parents that had extremely high standards and were very critical. I tried hard to
meet their expectations but I never measured up and the continual criticism shaped how I viewed myself. Years later when seeing a therapist to deal with issues from my past, I realized that I had taken over their role as critic and held myself to impossible standards. This revelation opened the door to make changes to my self-talk that were life changing. If you grew up with critical parents, teachers or others you too may have come to believe many negative things about yourself and you may be striving to reach impossibly high standards. When you are harsh, unkind and criti-
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as possible. “Why ask for the problem?” Separating contaminated seeds Byer says there is a tool called a colour separator, which provides a limited option for farmers to remove contaminated seed but does not remove diseased spores. As there is no way to split diseased crops from clean crops, issues can arise for industries that use barley, including beer producers. “If malt containing Fg is malted in your beer, we have gushing beer,” said Byer. “Our malt industry is critically important here,” he added. Byer suggests the malt industry has had a competitive advantage with Fg free barley but that is also
at risk with this proposal. If Bill 201 is passed, counties or municipal districts free of Fg would have to speak with the agricultural minister to deem the disease as a pest again. Groups such as the
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Stettler Rotary Club’s curling team won the world curling championship in Scotland hosted by Rotary International in early April. They are pictured here after the Erskine Men’s Bonspiel in March. L-R: Brian Sribney, René Bernard, Collin Georget, and Neil Connor. Robin Tarnowetzki/Independent reporter
Stettler team rocks the house at world curling ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter The Stettler Rotary Club’s curling team won the world curling championship hosted by Rotary International in Scotland the first week of April. “The guys played very well as a team, I think we earned it. That’s rewarding,” said skip Neil Connor. The rest of the team included lead Brian Sribney, second René Bernard, and third Collin Georget. To qualify for the championship, the team had to win a western bonspiel, which encompasses two rotary districts – basically all of Alberta and part of B.C. The team won two years ago to qualify for this year’s world championship, and they won again this year to qualify for the 2016 world championship in Grand Prairie. The event ran from March 29 to April 4. Over the course of that week, the team was kept busy
playing a ten game round robin, as well as going on tours of Scotland organized by Rotary International. “It was a wonderful event,” Connor said. “The Scottish are wonderful hosts.” Despite the fact that they were competing in a world championship, Connor said they weren’t nervous. “It was fun, he said. “Certainly more focused than you are when you’re headed for the Wednesday night men’s league.” In total, eleven teams competed at the championship: four Canadian, three American, three Scottish, and one English team. The Stettler team’s winning game was against a team from Madison, WI, and it was a close game with a score of 5-4. “It was a good game,” Connor said. “They played very well in the final.” The Madison team outcurled the Stettler team for most of the game, but Stettler caught up in the seventh end and overtook
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Stettler Rotary Club’s curling team won the world curling championship in Scotland hosted by Rotary International in early April. L-R: Brian Sribney, René Bernard, Collin Georget, and Neil Connor. Contributed photo. them in the eighth. “They struggled earlier in the week, but they were probably the hottest team there at the end of the week,” Connor said. But it wasn’t all competition. Connor and the rest of the team got to take
in the attractions in Scotland, including Balmoral Castle and haggis. “I can say that I tried it,” Connor said. “Pretty sure that I’ll never have it again.” The teams also socialized with each other,
which Connor said is always a big part of the event. “You sit down with each other afterwards and exchange stories,” he said. The team received a trophy, gold medals, and
silver mementos for winning. The team had a good time and represented Stettler well. “We were spoiled rotten at a first class event and we were fortunate enough to win,” Connor said.
Five board chairs open at Minor Hockey AGM STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter
Five positions are up for grabs in the Stettler Minor Hockey Association
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The Battle River Shock played against the Millwoods Grizzlies at Lacombe Friday night. Stettler’s Jordan Lane #7, pictured, started as quarterback with #11 Thomas Cassidy, also from Stettler, looking to read the Grizzlies defence. The teams were well matched, with the Shock sustaining a 7-1 loss. The next game will be played in Edmonton this Saturday.
board, with nominations and vote to be held at the annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. The position of president, vice president of operations, vice president of development, vice president of programs, and NCMHA registrar are open. Each position is volunteer and lasts for two years. Jason Hegberg, the current president of the association, said he’s putting his name up again for president but that doesn’t mean other interested parties shouldn’t put themselves forward. “All positions are volunteer,” he said, “Certain positions are more time filling than others.” The busiest time of the year is from September until about mid-November, Hegberg noted, before it picks up again around finals time. As president, Hegberg’s duties mean he has a finger in every pot, overseeing all the different roles and making sure everything comes together and nothing’s lost in the shuffle. Operations handles registering both players and coaches in the Hockey Canada registry, which ensures that the individuals are eligible to play or
to coach in the league in which they’re looking to take part. Development ensures coaches are properly qualified and trained, helping coaches and players both find development clinics, as well as ensuring the league follows Hockey Canada training guidelines. Programs handles the paperwork, making sure all the permits and forms are filed to allow players to travel out of town to play away games, tournaments, zone and provincial finals. Anyone is welcome at the meeting, with each hockey family having a single vote in any voting matters. This extends to people who had kids in the association’s leagues in the past hockey season. Two teams, the Peewee and Bantam A, won provincial gold this year, with five teams winning zone finals. Stettler didn’t host a provincial final this year, which Hegberg said “was probably a blessing” due to the cold weather and construction at the Stettler Recreation Centre (SRC). Next year, though, he said the association will likely try another bid to host the province’s best teams.
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tion’s hottest winemakers. The vintner behind a host of highly regarded labels -- including Schrader, Outpost, and Maybach -made his first big splash in 2008 when he became the youngest winemaker in history to receive a 100-point score from Robert Parker. In 2010, Brown was named Food & Wine’s “Winemaker of the Year.” I had been purchasing wines from Brown’s personal label, Rivers-Marie, for a couple years so was hopeful he’d be available for a quick meet-and-great. As it turned out, his schedule was wide open. We hung out for three hours. In part, experiences like this inspired me to begin writing about wine. Similar encounters motivated others to trade their desk jobs for vineyard work. Others have returned home and decided to launch their own wineries. That’s what happened with Birk O’Halloran, a self-described “wine geek and a comic book nerd.” O’Halloran fell in love with wine while studying hotel administration at Cornell. After graduation, he started working in the wine industry -- first as an educator and retailer in Colorado and New Jersey and later as a sales man-
ager for A.I. Selections, a popular importer in New York. Through it all, O’Halloran regularly traveled to Napa Valley and developed friendships there. In 2010, Birk O’Halloran casually told Steve Matthiasson, a celebrated viticulturist, that he dreamed of making wine. Without pausing, Matthiasson offered to secure some Chardonnay. Upon hearing this news, Dan Petroski -- the winemaker who makes some of Napa’s best reds at Larkmead and some of Napa’s best whites at Massican -offered to help O’Halloran figure it all out. So O’Halloran partnered with a buddy from college, drained his savings account, and launched Iconic Wine. When it came time to figure out a wine label, O’Halloran decided to combine his two passions by hiring an artist to adorn his wine with a superhero fit for a comic book. Brook Smith, a business owner in Kentucky, has a similar story. A passionate gourmand who co-owns Louisville’s top restaurant, 610 Magnolia, Smith has always loved wine. That’s why, 14 years ago, he traveled to
Napa Valley with his wife to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. While there, the two linked up with Suzie and Paul Frank, the founders of Gemstone Vineyard. The four formed a lifelong friendship, so the Smiths began visiting Napa Valley with increasing frequency. They quickly connected with a host of industry insiders and grew especially close to Frank and Kathy Dotzler, the proprietors of Outpost Wines. The Dotzlers, in turn, introduced Smith to their winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown. The two men hit it off. So in 2010, Brown agreed to take on another project and helped Smith launch Post Parade Wines. The name celebrates the moment when thoroughbred horses walk onto the racetrack. It’s fitting, considering that the project was hatched while traveling between Napa Valley and Kentucky. These stories are romantic, to be sure. But they’re hardly unique. David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com, which was named “Best Overall Wine Blog” at the 2013 Wine Blog Awards.
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ƔMiller M-180 welder w/ cables, 220V. ƔCummins 5 speed heavy duty drill press. ƔColumbia ¾ hp. bench grinder. ƔShop Vac. ƔJohn Deere pressure washer. ƔCoal stoker. ƔPea sheller w/ electric motor or hand crank. ƔColeman 40 quart electric or 12 Volt cooler. ƔCream separator. Ɣ10ft. Shuffleboard. ƔAnvil. ƔDog / Cat kennel. ƔElectric fireplace. ƔIce pick. ƔHonda 200 trike for parts. ƔAntique drill press. ƔTap & Die set. ƔGeneral farm misc. items. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Barry has discontinued his farming operation. Equipment has been very well maintained. For more info. call Barry @ (403) 882-4474 OR DAS @ 1-(877)874-2437.
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Joint municipal meeting becomes annual Two teams from the Endmoor floor curling club participated in the Castor bonspiel last Monday. Enjoying the Castor hospitality were the teams of Irene Brooker, Della Jones, Carol Stulberg and Mickey Tucker and also Eva Nielsen, Joan Morrison and Dave and Carol Sisley. Judy Buchwitz and her children Samantha, Madeline and Jacob are home from a two-week trip to the U.S. Judy combined a business trip with a visit to Minnesota to visit her parents Robert and Darlene Westfall and brother Charlie Westfall at Rothsay. A joint-municipality meeting was held in Byemoor last Tuesday when the neighbouring municipalities of the County of Stettler, County
of Paintearth, Special Areas and Starland County met to discuss issues of common concern. The central location and venue met the approval of all involved and it was decided to hold the annual meeting in Byemoor again next year. Local folks have been busy celebrating milestone birthdays recently. A large crowd of friends and family of Doris Schilling gathered at the Endiang Hall on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Doris’ 75th birthday. Family members entertained with a humorous skit, composed a poem and shared memories of Doris. Guests also enjoyed a large assortment of lunch and much visiting. Verla Buchwitz presented Doris with a monetary gift on behalf of the community.
Byemoor/ Endiang News
By Les and Rosemary Stulberg 403-579-2403
We join Doris’ many friends and family in wishing her many more happy birthdays. Leslie Campbell-Gallagher celebrated her 18th birthday with a gathering of family and friends at the Byemoor Hotel on Saturday evening. Happy 18th birthday to you, Leslie. From now Leslie you will find the years will pass much more quickly. Happy 40th birthday wishes go out to former
Byemoor resident Denny (nee Knowles) Dettmer. Denny celebrated the milestone with a family vacation to Jamaica with her husband Ryan and sons Turner and Nash. They returned home Thursday and reported a wonderful time. Keep in mind the celebration planned by the Nixon family to mark the special milestones of Dave and Betty Nixon. A social will be held at the
Stettler Legion on April 19 from 2-4 p.m. to mark Dave’s 90th birthday, Betty’s 92nd birthday and the couple’s 68th wedding anniversary. All are welcome to attend. Congratulations to Robert and Sheila Buchwitz on celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with a family supper on Saturday evening. We wish Robert and Sheila many more happy years together. Congratulations to former Byemoor resident Kent Kobi, now living in Australia, on making the judges’ short list for the 2014 Ledger Awards. Kent is the author and illustrator of the book, “Good Dog Whiskey”. Good luck in your quest, Kent. We hope to see everyone at the 20th annual Byemoor Bull-a-rama on
Friday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m., trade show starts at 6 p.m. with the bull bustin’ at 7:30 p.m. and the dance begins at 9:30 p.m. Remember the Byemoor Hotel is hosting a steak supper from 4-7 p.m. Quotes for spring – “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” – Robin Williams “The first day of spring is one thing, and the first day of spring is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.” – Henry Van Dyke “In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather, inside of four and twenty hours.” – Mark Twain
First meeting of Omega Circle Cemetery Club is soon Did anyone else see the huge fake snowflakes on Sunday morning? Betty Hadwin attended the 19th annual cross stitch retreat at camp, south of Caroline with 35 in attendance. Daughter Mary joined her there as did longtime friend Jean from Hardisty (for her first time). Frank and Betty’s daughter Janet had planned on heading to Nicaragua for a holiday but was canceled at the last minute due to the severe earthquakes and active volcano in the area. Gloria Diegel and Richelle Skocdopole attended the dance competition, CARS, in Drumheller on the weekend. Bridget received a silver; Sadie and Sophie each got three gold; all in group. Way to go girls! The first meeting of the Omega Circle
Cemetery Club will be held this Thursday at Joanne Hoopfer’s, starting at 7:30 p.m. Ladies, if you are interested in what it’s all about, or wish to join please come. Cash and ham bingo will be held this Saturday, April 19 at the Gadsby Bank Building. Bring your luck and a friend! Or a car load! Doors open 6:30, bingo starts 7 p.m. Word has come of the passing of Marian Blackmore in the Red Deer hospital after a lengthy stay there. Sincere sympathies to sons Ray and Rene and family; Darcy and family; Mike and Angela and their family as well as sisters Joyce and Bill Hansel and family; Betty Stotz and family and the Boyd family. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Stettler
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Funeral Home. We also lost past resident Hazel (nee Chick) Pratt/Snider. Hazel was born and raised in the Gadsby area, married Ace
Pratt who along with Charlie McKay made famous the Stettler Auction Mart. Hazel widowed twice in her life time; had a wonderful sense of life and enjoyed friends and family always. Sincere sympathies to daughters Elaine Skocdopole and her family; Lynn Pratt and family; Dixie Geigan and family. Funeral services for Hazel were held Monday. While growing up; things I remember about Easter: Mom got a new hat and I got a new dress for church on Easter Sunday; colouring Easter eggs; the smell of Easter bread and hot cross buns baking; Mrs. Garland’s annual Easter bazaar held the Thursday before at Westwoods; huge dinner on Sunday with family and friends and a week of school holiday. Happy Easter to all.
Erskine Spring Supper tickets on sale Erskine United Church is holding a service in the evening on Good Friday. The service is open to everyone and starts at 7 p.m. The following Easter Sunday the church’s service will be held at 9 a.m. Later on this month the Erskine Spring Supper will be held on April 27 and advance tickets can be purchased at the Post office or from a UCW member.
Erskine Enquirer
By Cheri Neitz 403-742-0592
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Important meeting next week Next Thursday, April 24, come to the Botha Hall at 7 p.m. for a very important meeting with the BCC members. If you would like to become a member, they would love to have you. New members and new ideas are always welcome, so please attend that evening and become a member. Another special holiday is among us this coming weekend with Easter happening Sunday and Easter Monday, so let us all remember the reason we all celebrate Easter. There will be a lot of Easter services taking place on Sunday, so why not take one in? A lot of families will be going to family homes or celebrating Easter with family at their place, with a long weekend taking place, so let us all have a great and safe Easter holiday. Hopefully the Easter bunny is good to one and all. Then next Sunday, April 27, make sure you come back at 1:30 p.m. to the Botha Hall, and dance to the music from the “Westland Echoes” Band. They are a great band and everyone has a lot of fun. Also please bring either buns/sandwiches or dessert with you to share at the 5 o’clock luncheon. Would like to say farewell to Harriette Hudson, as she will be leaving our little village soon and moving to a different area.
Botha Booster
By Louise Bellair 403-742-5317
Harriette we will all miss you, and for myself, I will definitely miss you on bingo evenings. I really enjoyed seeing you, and would like to wish you all the best of everything in your travels. Please come out on Wednesday, April 23, for the school council meeting at Botha School. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., so make sure you schedule this on your agenda, and please attend. In Mrs. Maxwell’s grade 2/3 class, they have started two new novels. The one for Grade 3 is called the “April Fool’s Frogs” and for the Grade 2s “The one in the middle is the green Kangaroo.” Both of these nov-
Keep your eye on the railroad crossing light The Halkirk Prairie Short Line club is new to our community. They will be holding an open house most Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the mini arena. If the railroad crossing light is flashing, you’ll know the group are there working on their mini railroad display. The club is an official society formed under the Government of Alberta and incorporated in December of 2013. The first meeting was held on Feb. 25/14. Train enthusiasts and interested onlookers are welcome to participate. The mini train set display was first put together by resident, Nick Teekman for Halkirk’s 100th birthday in 2012. The club have added many more interesting displays and features as well as a very busy passenger train. Be sure to drop in say hello! Sympathy is extended to the family of Marian Blackmore, who passed away on April 10. Marian was an avid bingo player. Her service was held in Stettler on Tuesday. Congratulations to Dwight and Lina Kent, who are in Sherwood Park this weekend getting acquainted with their new grandson, Elijah Raphael, born April 11 to Rosella and Emil. Congratulations to Kirby and Michelle (Prediger) Nanius on the birth of a baby girl, Teckla Mary, on April 7. Michelle was a teacher at Mother Theresa. Floor curling in Castor were Anne Neilson, Rose Koenraadt, Edna Luft, Wendy Ashbacher and Adolf Heier. There were 12 teams participating. Irene Schilling and Diane Gonda were among the well wishers at Doris Schilling’s 75th birthday party in Endiang last Saturday. The grades one to six students attended a farm safety presentation at the school on Thursday. Students were encouraged to use safety measures when dealing with animals as well as when using farm machinery and quads.
Halkirk Herald
By Rose Koenraadt & Dorothy Anderson 403-884-2237/403-742-4494
Several young people from Halkirk are members of Stettler’s lacrosse teams. They were entered in the eye-opener tournament in Red Deer this weekend. Playing are McQuire Kent, Simon Muncy and Liam Grice in 15 and under; Eric Williams in 13 and under and Elizabeth Williams in a much younger group. Hour changes: The village office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, only, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The waste transfer station is open from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Halkirk will host the household hazardous waste roundup on May 24. More info to follow. Sympathy is extended to Jan Koenraadt and family on the passing of his sister-in-law Maria Koenraadt in Denmark on Friday. Coming up: April 17 – Easter Ham and Turkey bingo at the hall at 7:30; April 25 – Halkirk school students will hold “Jump Rope for Heart” event and need your support; May 3 – Alberta Elks walk-a-thon at the Circle Square Ranch - a fund raiser for the Elks national charity which supports children in need; May 11 – Mothers day pancake breakfast at the Hall sponsored by the Elks.
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els sound very interesting, so hopefully everyone enjoys reading them. Out of these, they will be focusing on comprehension skills and strory writting skills. In math, they will be doing their 2D and 3D solids shortly if not done already this month, and then the Grade 3s will have started on their multipation, and the Grade 2s digit addition. So parents, please take the time to help your child nightly with these important skills. Grade 4/5 class have finished their “Hana’s Suitcase” novel and now writing letters to the Children’s Holocaust Center, responding to the novel. When these letters are completed, they will be mailed directly to the center. They are also working on a diorama, so please help out at home with these, please. Their cross stitch projects have been a fantastic success, and they would like to send a big thank you to all the volunteers for helping out, it was truly appreciated. In Kindergarten and Grade 1s , they will continue to build phonemic awareness with rhymes and letters sounds as they celebrate Spring and Easter. The Grade 1s will be moving into their final series of readers with enjoyable passages to read and explore. The two classes have finished planting
some seeds, which they are observing and recording plant growth as they into a new math unit of measurements, also where they will be comparing length, height, volumn, weight and area, orfering from greatest to lowest. If you have a child five years old now or before the end of 2014, please phone the school now to get them registered for the next up coming year. On May 8, there will be a floor curling tournament starting at 9 a.m. at the Botha Senior Centre.So if you have not already registered your team,which has to be done by April 30, please call Brenda at 403-7426241, so you don’t miss out. The regular floor curling games take place every Thursday afternoon starting at 1 p.m., so make sure you make it out for all the practices before the tournament takes place. Bingo happens again the evening of Tuesday, April 29, starting at 7:15 p.m. sharp. So come on out for a exciting, fun filled evening. The jackpot is still up for grabs, so who knows, it could be yours. The next Botha Seniors meeting will be held Monday, May 5, starting at 11:30 a.m., and all seniors are more than welcome to attend all thesse important meetings. These all take place at the Seniors’ Centre.
Planning for centennial celebrations in full swing The Big Valley United Church would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all those whose assistance contributed to the success of their Ham Supper and Silent Auction this past Sunday. Whether you helped to organize the evening, worked at the event, donated food or silent auction items or came out for the great food and fellowship, thank you. Special thanks to Bill, whose generosity always adds to the success. Many positive comments were received regarding how fortunate the community is to have young people volunteering. Thank you to everyone for helping to keep the church alive in this community while they are in the process of finding a new minister. This year Easter services for the Big Valley United Church community include the Good Friday (Apr.18) service at the Erskine United Church at 7:00 p.m. and the Easter Sunday (Apr.20) service at the Big Valley United Church at 11:00 a.m. The Village of Big Valley will celebrate its’ one hundredth birthday the weekend of Aug. 1-3. Community organizations are hard at work planning a full slate of exciting activities. As part of the preparations for this milestone event, the Big Valley Library and
Big Valley Bulletin
By Linda Stillinger 403-876-2479
the Friends of the Library society have begun work on their “Centennial Wi-Fi Park”. Plans have been approved for a major overhaul which will add great new features to enhance both the public function and attractiveness of this little park. If you would like more information or are interested in assisting in this project in any way, stop by the library to take a peek at our plans. Sixteen people came out for crib at the Big Valley Inn on Sunday, April 13. They played two tables of eight with: Lawrence Wilkie and Stan Nattestad placing first; Phil Bryant and Margaret Levesque placing second and Ernie Petrussa and Vi McCarty placing third. Betty Bell and Joanne Murphy took the booby. Joanne Murphy also won the regular draw, while Betty Bell won the 50/50. Congratulations to everyone. No crib tournament is scheduled for next Sunday, due to the Easter weekend
holiday. The season finale will be on Sunday, Apr. 27 with games, door prizes and supper. Hope to see all the regulars at the finale. Happy Easter to one and all from the Big Valley Inn crib players. Spring is here and ballplayers are starting to make plans for the upcoming season. A meeting has been set for the Big Valley Slo-Pitch League for Wednesday, Apr. 23 at the Big Valley Inn beginning at 7:30 p.m. Please send a rep(s) for each team. For more information call Alana @ 876-2247. Don’t forget the bottle drive on Wednesday, Apr. 23 to support our Big Valley students who will be participating in the SEVEC Exchange Program (the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada). If you are able to assist, please leave your bottles on the curb, drop them off at the school, or at the Big Valley Bottle Depot on the 23rd. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Women and younger Canadians are increasingly turning to online investing 30 years after TD brought self-directed investing to Canadians, one in four people invests online A lot has changed since Canada’s first bank-owned self-directed brokerage was launched in 1984, including the profile of an online investor. Today, an increasing number of women, younger people and those with all portfolio sizes are looking to open an online brokerage account. “There isn’t a ‘typical’ online investor anymore,” said Calvin MacInnis, president, TD Direct Investing. “As technology has evolved, people have gained the tools, information and confidence to help them take control of their investments, and that means we’re seeing a much broader range of clients turning to online investing.” A recent TD survey found that 42 per cent of Canadians now research investment options online, while a quarter purchase investments online. MacInnis notes that, while men still make up about two-thirds of online investors, industry research shows that a growing number of women say they intend to open an online brokerage account, too. “Even with this growth in using online brokerages, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing,” said MacInnis. “Just over half of the investors we surveyed told us they also work with a financial advisor or an accountant when managing at least part of their
investments.” The TD survey also found that nearly a third of people who don’t invest online say it’s because they don’t know enough, but Tony Ierullo, AVP, strategy and product development, TD Direct Investing, says there are many tools and resources available to help them learn and feel more comfortable. To assist selfdirected investors, TD offers free seminars for all levels, whether new to online investing, an experienced investor or an active trader. “With knowledge comes confidence, so it’s important that self-directed investors - and those interested in getting started - educate themselves on the options available to them and have the tools they need to research and monitor their investments,” said Ierullo. “At TD, we’re focused on making it easy for clients to learn in a way that works best for them, whether they prefer extensive market commentary and independent research, or educational seminars and webinars.” “You don’t need to be wealthy to invest online,” added Ierullo, “Industry research has also shown that people with under $100,000 in assets are, in fact, the most likely to be planning to open an online brokerage account. We also recently introduced a flat commission of $9.99 per online Canadian and U.S. trade, making it even more accessible.” MacInnis has no doubt that the continued shift
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PRATT/SNIDER Hazel (Chick) Hazel Pratt/Snider a resident of Paragon Place, Stettler, AB passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 while in the Stettler Hospital at the age of 87 years of age. Hazel Matilda Chick was born to Phyllis and George Chick on November 6, 1926 in Castor Alberta. A sister for Gladys, Albert and Dorothy. She grew up on the family farm at Big Knife south of Gadsby. Hazel went to work as a receptionist and medical stenographer for Dr. Bob Zender and worked there until she met and fell in love with Ace Pratt and became his bride on August 6, 1947. Dr Zender gave the toast at their wedding. The newlyweds had a quarter of land on the north side of the tracks where the Stettler Auction Mart sits today. In the early years they raised pigs and chickens. On December 21, 1949 Mom gave birth to Susanne Elaine and on September 23, 1952 a 2nd daughter Donna Lynn was born. In August 1953 they set off on a new venture and started the Stettler Auction Mart with their partners Charlie and Lorna McKay. Mom ran the concession in the early years. On December 15th 1955 their 3rd daughter Dixie Ann was born. In the spring of 1958 they moved out of the little house on the farm to a new home in Stettler across from the fairgrounds. In 1964 they enjoyed a wonderful trip to Europe with several friends from Stettler. The next summer of 1965 they decided to build a new home on their land just west of Stettler, unfortunately they had barely got started on the house and Ace had a heart attack and with the house already sold in Stettler they moved to the lake to live for the summer. Mom had her hands full with Dad sick and the house plans going full force. A bit of a challenge to keep Dad down. Once on the farm they built up their Purebred Hereford herd and started dabbling in the race horse business a bit, along with Charlie McKay. Their racehorse trainer was Elmer Turigan and they spent the summers going to watch their horses race in Calgary and Edmonton. In 1968 Dad had a stroke and Mom became the caregiver again, and with her help Dad was back to almost 100% recovery. They sold the Auction Mart to the McKay family in 1971. They enjoyed the horses and “retirement” and were planning on spending their winters in Arizona. They were fortunate to get to enjoy the birth of Elaine and Jerry’s sons Wayne and Dale before Dad’s sudden death on December 1, 1975. Mom was dealt a huge blow with the death of Dad and shortly after her mother in January 1976. Mom did a bit of travelling and went on a cruise or 2 with her sister Gladys. She also enjoyed the arrival of her granddaughter Kim in October 1976, and watching her grow up. On April 17, 1985 Mom married Earl Snider, her brother Albert’s army and POW buddy. They had many happy times with Albert and Iris and spending their winters in Apache Junction, Arizona. They welcomed Dixie’s daughter Kelsey in May 1988 and son Kent in July 1990. Many happy times were spent with the young grandchildren. On May 17th 1992 after having a fun day planting the garden with Lynn’s family and Dixie’s family Earl suddenly died of a heart attack. So at 65 years of age Mom became a widow for the 2nd time. Grandkids were an important part of her life and for the next few years she enjoyed watching each of them grow up and get married. Wayne and Holly were first and Mom loved welcoming her 1st Great granddaughter Brooke Skocdopole and Mom came up with the nickname GG for herself for the little ones to call her. In 1996 Mom made the tough decision to leave the farm and all the yard work and moved to a townhouse just east of Main Street in Stettler. She enjoyed the arrival of Hope a sister for Brooke and when these young girls took dance lessons down the street they along with little brother Luke got to spend time with GG. Mom enjoyed that so much! She was thrilled when another little guy by the name of Chase Thomas came along. When Kim got married in 2001, Mom had the privilege of sharing in giving the bride away to Kyle McGougan! She has enjoyed so much watching their 2 children Grady and Marlee grow up! Dale and Diane were married in 2002 and their son Coy has also given Mom much enjoyment. Mom was so proud of all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and all of their accomplishments large and small. Unfortunately poor health has plagued her last few years and especially her eyesight, taking away her enjoyment of her jigsaw puzzles and reading that she so enjoyed, but in spite of it all she for the most part had a very positive attitude. She was a beautiful lady inside and out that will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Predeceased by her parents Phyllis and George; 1st husband Ace; 2nd husband Earl; son in law Jerry; sister Gladys (Ian) Hooson; brother Albert (Iris) Chick; sister Dorothy (George) Barber; nephew Jim Beattie; niece Beatrice Wilson; Hazel is survived by her daughters Elaine Skocdopole Schmidek (Lorne) of Rochon Sands, Lynn Pratt of Stettler, Dixie Bergan of Red Deer; grandchildren Wayne (Holly) Skocdopole, Dale (Diane) Skocdopole, Kim (Kyle) McGougan, Kelsey Bergan and Kent Bergan; great grandchildren Brooke, Hope, Luke, Chase, Coy, Grady and Marlee; numerous nieces nephews, other family and a host of many friends. Funeral services were held for the late Hazel M. Pratt-Snider on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of the Stettler Funeral Home with Pastor Ross Helgeton officiating. Loving tributes were given by Gordon and Brenda Smith, JoAnne Fitzmartyn and Rosalind LaRose. The Simon and Rushton families offered their gifts of music. The active pallbearers were Wayne and Holly Skocdopole, Dale and Diane Skocdopole, Kim and Kyle McGougan, Kelsey Bergan, Kent Bergan, Lorne Schmidek. Honorary pallbearers were Madeleine Innocent, Vera Airey, Louise Chick, Ken Rairdan, Gordon and Brenda Smith, Harold and Velma Chick, Murray and Mary Lou Manson, Steve and Rosalind LaRose, JoAnne Fitzmartyn and Tony Pozdin, Dale and Dixie Manson. As the funeral service closed family and friends gathered together in the Heartland fellowship hall for a time of sharing and fellowship with the luncheon prepared by Teresa’s Catering. The interment followed in Lake View Cemetery where Hazel was laid to rest beside her first husband Ace. Should family or friends desire memorial contributions may be made in Hazels memory to the Stettler Health Services Foundation - Palliative Care Room, STARS or to a charity of choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting the Stettler Funeral Home website at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM are entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-742-3422.
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Arne Johansson 1921-2008 This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget, For those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, and so very dear. Six years have passed. There is not a day that we do not think of you. Forever remembered with love Zelma & Family
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MESTON Heather and Justin Meston are pleased to announce the birth of Cooper Thomas on Mar. 10, 2014. Chet and Braidy are excited to have a new baby brother. Grandparents are Susan & Calvin Meston of Tees and Kathy Nyuli of Stettler.
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NORMA LOIS LAZARUK Oct. 31, 1938 - April 15, 2013 I thought of you today, but that was nothing new I thought about you yesterday and days before that too I think of you in silence, I always speak your name I have so many memories and pictures in a frame Your memory is a keepsake, from which I’ll never part God has you in his arms but I have you in my heart. MOM, YOU ARE WITH ME ALWAYS AND FOREVER - WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH! Launa, Colin, Connor & Jayden
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Jan. 3, 1981 - Apr. 16, 2006 Love and miss you always! As I sit in heaven And watch you every day I try to let you know with signs I never went away I hear you when you’re laughing And watch you as you sleep I even place my arms around you To calm you as you weep I see you wish the days away Begging to have me home So I try to send you signs So you know you are not alone Don’t feel guilty that you have Life that was denied to me Heaven is truly beautiful Just you wait and see So live your life, laugh again Enjoy yourself, be free Then I know with every breath you take You’ll be taking one for me. Dad & Mom; Loranne, Travis, Chase, Cole, Brody, Bryce; Tyler; Lorna & Steve
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Classifieds 403-309-3300 Have a safe & Happy Holiday FERNE’S FASHIONS A unique clothing store on Hwy 795 north of Falun on the way to Pigeon Lake. In business since 1998 expanded to a 2000 sq. ft. store. Offering many clothing lines from casual to dress wear. Most made in Canada and US. Reg/Plus sizes. New spring/summer styles and colors arriving daily. For a fun personal shopping experience come and see us! Phone 780-352-0933 for info/directions. LEARN TO EARN $25 - $50/hour+. Window Painting Workshop! “Hidden Career”. Insider secrets revealed! Edmonton, May 2, 3, 4. 10 spots only! Info and registration; www.windowjeannie.com. 780-266-1122. THE BIG VALLEY LADIES GOLF LEAGUE will be having a meeting Wed. May 7th @ 7 p.m. At the Clubhouse. We would love to see some new faces. For more info call Sandra 403-741-6633 or Amanda 403-741-8822
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DO YOU LOVE WORKING WITH SENIORS? HEART HAVEN, PARAGON PLACE AND WILLOW CREEK LODGES Are looking for Aides to help in the kitchen and with housekeetping for all shifts • The County of Stettler Housing Authority is a not-for-profit organization which provides affordable housing for seniors and families in Stettler, Alberta and the surrounding area. • We are seeking Housekeeping and Kitchen Aides to work in our seniors’ lodges. • The ideal candidate has previous experience and a genuine desire to work with seniors. • We are looking for someone who is a good team worker who is hard working with good organization and strong communication skills. • Must be able to produce a Criminal Record Check. • Hourly rate of $14.91 - 19.83 with benefits according to our CUPE Collective Agreement. • This is a rewarding position with the opportunity to help the seniors in our communities. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Human Resources at 403.742.9220 or fax in a resume to 403.742.9221 or email to hhaven1@telus.net Please submit your resume by 4:00 P.M. April 14, 2014. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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edium size accounting Àrm located in Ponoka, Alberta, which provides professional services to agriculture, small business, government organizations, and professionals, is currently seeking an experienced accountant to join our team. You would provide a variety of professional services to our clients, including audit and assurance and general taxation matters. Applicants should have at least three years experience in public practice and preferably have obtained an accounting designation. We will consider applicants nearing completion of their accounting designation programs with public practice experience. ProÀciency in Caseware and other accounting and tax related software would be an asset. We are a Àrm that provides opportunities for learning and growth with increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with your skills and experience. We offer competitive compensation and beneÀts plans. Interested applicants please email or fax your resume and cover letter in conÀdence to Lynnette Hycha at 403-783-6170 or rpa@rowlandparker.com We would like to thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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.
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The ideal candidate will require the following for this position: • Specific experience in preventative maintenance and building checks • Work experience on advanced controls; electric, pneumatic, DDS systems • Compressor and heat pump change outs • Well organized with good time management skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Computer literate Starting at $40.24/hour 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” 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:
Live the life style of Central Alberta & be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees & customers. Successful candidate will be a team player with strong social skills. Counter and Management experience an asset. Computer literacy & knowledge of DIS Parts program a deÀnite asset but not mandatory.
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WE OFFER: Competitive Wages FUTURE AG INC. Annual Work boot “People You Can Count On”, reimbursement is offering the opportunity • RRSP Plan to grow in your career with • BeneÀts Package a thriving company. • Sick Days We offer an exemplary • Monthly Bonus beneÀts package, hourly wages, annual work boot If you are looking for a reimbursement, RRSP rewarding career with a plan, sick days, monthly successful and growing bonus and continuous organization, then forward professional training in a your resume to: positive friendly environment. • •
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FUTURE AG INC. owns and operates 5 branches throughout Central Alberta selling and servicing CASE IH Construction and CASE IH Agriculture equipment.
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PETROFIELD Industries, Truckers/ the Leader in manufacturing Drivers Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following CLASS 3 DRIVERS positions: w/airbrake endorsement * General Labourers needed immed. for waste & * Industrial Painters recycling. Email resume to * Sandblasters canpak@xplornet.ca * Material Handler or call 403-341-9300 * Automotive Electrical Technician FREIGHTLAND * Journeyman Welder / CARRIERS, Apprentice a tri-axle air ride Áatdeck * 2nd Yr Welder with carrier is looking for Aluminum experience Owner/Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Visit our website at: Provinces. Average gross www.tornadotrucks.com $18 - 20,000/month. for more details. Our 1-800-917-9021. Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with Business advancement possibilities for the motivated person, Opportunities and offers an excellent GET FREE beneÀt package. fax VENDING MACHINES. 403-742-5544 Can earn $100,000. + per e-mail: hr@petroÀeld.com 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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NOW HIRING PIPELINE TECHNICIAN – REFERENCE CODE PRT50882225-01 FIND THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORK OF YOUR CAREER AT TRANSCANADA Reporting to the Stettler Area Operations Manager, the successful applicant will apply their pipeline skills and aptitude to install, operate and perform planned maintenance and corrective repairs on natural gas pipeline systems. This position operates and maintains assigned assets in a manner to meet operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain core operational task qualifications and will be required to perform tasks from other disciplines when business needs require. *This position is overtime eligible and will be part of an on-call rotating schedule. It is also subject to 24 hr/day callout for emergency response. *Hours of work may need to be extended as business needs arise. This position may have to travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home.
403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca ATTENTION Students SUMMER WORK Áexible schedule, $17 baseappointment, customer sales/service, no exp. necessary, conditions apply. Will train. Call 403-755-6711 www. summeropenings.ca/rda
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*Sales and Service Members *Journeyman Automotive Mechanics OK TIRE’s newest store in STETTLER is looking for full and part time employees. Experience is an asset but not required. OK TIRE has excellent benefit packages and is an equal opportunity employer. If you are looking to work in a dynamic, fast paced, customerorientated environment then please stop in at 4809 - 44 Avenue or email your resume to sarah@oktirestettler.com Join our Performance Team in Stettler, Alberta. We are a progressive workplace that offers Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, IMS, Massage, and Gym/Fitness services. On a daily basis we provide service to private clients, workplace related injuries, and gym members. We offer 70% commission, supply your linens, handle your laundry and billing. This is a full-time position. Send Resumé to: Fax:403-742-4530 Email: phfc@live.ca
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Registered Massage Therapist Wanted
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Like helping people?
*This position is eligible for domestic relocation, but not cross-border relocation.
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TransCanada is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit our website at TransCanadaCareers.ca.
Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Castor is looking for:
Everything you do at TransCanada contributes to everything we do across North America. Make more of your career. Help us build long-lasting energy solutions that matter.
Maintenance Worker II Casual vacancy available for a Maintenance Worker I (check our website for competition: CF-40048-CS) Competition Number: CF-13008-CS Position Type: Full-Time Date Closed: May 1, 2014 Salary Range: Min: $24.63/Hr Max: $26.88/Hr
We proudly serve a 150-year legacy of quality care.
View this job opportunity @ CovenantHealth.ca/careers Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.
Candor Realty Ltd.
Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden
4908 - 51 Street
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Contratulations to Scott Strome! He was the winner of the barbecue donated by Century 21 Candor Realty at the trade show this past weekend.
NICE 4 BDRM. BUNGALOW. Many upgrades. Quality workmanship. 4 bdrm/ 2 bath. Nicely landscaped. Garage and extra RV parking. $239,900.
Karen Cannady
3 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME with fully finished basement. Only 3 blocks from school. Double garage and fenced yard. $249,900.
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BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE HOME fully finished, with outstanding details. Completely finished granite counter tops. 4 bedrooms, two fireplaces, possible mother-in-law suite and much more. $629,000.
Locally owned & operated
Well kept starter home. This double wide has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Great starter at only $39,900.
BUFFALO LANE. Landscaped lot with municipal water and sewer. Electircal hooked up and gas to property line. Only $84,900.
Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings
Stettler’s Best Read Real Estate Section Reaches Buyers and Sellers Where They Live, Work and Farm
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2014
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FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE CASHIER Wanted for fast paced Convenience Store, Gas Bar. $11.00/hr starting, shift work including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Must be 18 yrs or older and own transportation with some computer experience. Apply within or by email at burntlkstore@telus.net. NO PHONE CALLS please. BURNT LAKE GENERAL STORE, HWY 11 WEST
HEARTLAND YOUTH CENTER Heartland Youth Center requires creative, energetic individuals to plan, implement and evaluate programs and events for youth ages 6 - 18 in the summer/fall. Full and Part-time positions available. Ideal candidates will be 19 years or older; have post-secondary education in the human services field; experience working with youth; and good organizational and leadership skills.
PARKLAND (ALBERTA) COMMODITIES is a growing grain export company looking for someone to fill a full time LABOURER POSITION at its Bashaw/Warden locations. Duties will include but not limited to shipping/receiving of product. If interested forward resume by fax to 780-372-4190 or by email Attn Rob: robm@wagrain.ca or Travis: travis.hillaby@wagrain.ca
Clear driving record and screening required. Both positions will involve some evening and weekend work. Please apply by resume in person at 5002 - 47 Street.
Pheasantback Golf is hiring for the following positions: • Kitchen Staff • Servers • Maintenance Crew • Golf Shop
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Kris Satre Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
Full and part time positions available
Email resumes to drake_mason@hotmail.com
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Building Supplies
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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions Gabriel Construction is a General Contractor specializing in Water/Waste Water Treatment Plant Construction and Underground Utilities, located in Cremona, Alberta We have JOB OPPORTUNITIES for:
PROJECT MANAGER • SITE SUPERINTENDENTS • PROJECT COORDINATOR SO008915 SHOP YARD WORKER • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT • TRUCK DRIVER Your passion for the construction industry, work ethic and strong commitment to safety will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In addition, you will enjoy comprehensive health beneďŹ ts. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in the construction industry. Furthermore, you will enjoy being part of a working environment that promotes personal and professional growth in an atmosphere of trust, respect, collaboration and safety. If you believe you have what it takes to work with construction professionals. Apply Today!
Please forward your resume to: shawn@gabrielconstruction.ca Fax :(306) 757-6764
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Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235 Sentinel Self Storage is looking for a couple to live & operate our storage facilities in the following cities: Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Calgary Job Expectations Include: • Outstanding Salesmanship • Excellent Communication Skills, both verbal and written • Candidates must consent to a Credit & Criminal Record Check
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Base and Commissions -80k (Edm/Calg)-140k (Fort Mc) per year, benefits, free storage, corporate apparel, contests and prizes. No single applicants will be considered Please email BOTH resumes to Karen – kbodoano@ sentinel.ca – and indicate in the subject line which city/cities you are interested in.
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Applicant must speak English. Average in Mathematics and also with good computer typing skills. Any job experience can apply. And this job will not affect or disturb your present job. Only interested and competent Per Assignment: $400 applicants should reply to: 2 Times Weekly stephen.andrew@actionsupplyincc.ca Age: 18 yrs & above - Can Apply
Positions Wanted
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 9 - 10, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. ESTATE AUCTION. Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m., Range Road 13, Stony Plain. North of Yellowhead. 2 rings selling huge antique radio & record collection. Over 5000 records. 300 radios & phonographs. Tractors, skidsteer, 3 pt. attachments. Machine shop, RV & quad. A complete ceramic baking facility. A must view at www.foothillsauctions.com or 780-922-6090. MEIER-2 DAY CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK AUCTION. Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-440-1860. SPRING EQUIPMENT Consignment Auction. Sat., April 26, 9 a.m., MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds. Farm equipment dispersal, tractors, farm machinery, cars, trucks, equipment trailers, RV’s, livestock equipment, lumber, lawn & garden, trees, tools & much more. See: www. montgomeryauctions.com or call 1-800-371-6963. UNRESERVED AUCTION. Terarosa antiques, furniture, advertising, tins, gas pump, Harley Davidson motorcycle, collectibles and more. 10 a.m., Saturday April 19; www.scribnernet.com or 780-842-5666. Location: Marsden, Saskatchewan. WHEATLAND AUCTIONS Consignment Auction. May 3, 10 a.m. in Cheadle, Alberta. Farm equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, RVs, etc. Consign now! Phone 403-669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com
Building Supplies
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.
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STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, Agricultural 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, #2000 - #2290 60x150, 80x100, Farm Equipment ..............2010 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www. Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 crownsteelbuildings.ca
Firewood
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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD 4.5 kms. West of Stettler Call 403-323-0744
Garden Supplies
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BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $35 each. Machine planting; $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee: $75 - $125/order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961. 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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EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok� Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.
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WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11 10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395 Travel Packages
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OIL SANDS DAY TOURS. Departures from Calgary and Edmonton this June. Return airfare, guided refinery tour, historic discovery center and reclamation area visit. 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com
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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
2008 FLEXI-COIL 6000 AIR DRILL, 40’, 3450 TBH tank, double shoot, 7.5� spacing, rubber packer wheels. All new discs, bearings, air hoses - 2 yrs ago. Shedded & unused for 2 seasons. $60,000 obo. 403-784-3633 or 403-304-2266
OLD WOOD WHEELED WAGONS 403-783-2330 or 403-704-9109
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
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Yearling Red Angus Bulls for Sale
WANTED: Hay land to put up on shares. 403-742-4337
Lavern Wideman Castor, AB 403-882-2185 BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm. Fully guaranteed. Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com FLATLAND RANCH has on offer yearling and 2 year old Gelbvieh Bulls. We have been selling reputable bulls for 15 years Chuck 403-854-6270 FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. Website: simmeronranch.ca. Martin 780-913-7963. LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211
Seed Grain
CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE. Busby Barley, Stride Oats, Jordan Oats. Guaranteed, fully tested. MAGIC SEED FARM Greg Jones 403-783-6495 or 403-704-6277 COMMON SEAD OATS 97% germ. Colour sorted. Call Glen Lepard 403-740-2872.
Echo Ridge Seeds
Check our lineup of Wheat, Barley, Pea & Oat seed. Available varieties and their traits at echoridgeseeds.com 403-883-2503 WHEAT HRS: CDC GO, Park. Wheat winter: Norstar. Barley: Sundre. Canola: Early One. Oat: AC Mustang. Other kinds and varieties avail. Grasses and forages. Lyster Farms LTD Stettler, AB. 403-742-4456
for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB Starting wages: $28.85/hr - Floor Covering Installers $24.75/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week
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BRIGHT’S SEED FOR SALE Wheat-Cert. Harvest HRS/Foremost CPS Barley-Cert. Copeland/ Cowboy/Coalition Oats-Seed Oats. Call 780-855-2240/780-678-6329
Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
Please send qualiďŹ ed resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554
2 BEDROOM SUITE IN ADULT BUILDING 30+. Very quiet & well maintained. No pets, no smoking, $795/mo., $795 d.d., includes heat, water, 1 parking stall. Available Apr. 21 Ken @ 403-350-9243. BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. 1 Bedroom, $800/mo. 2 Bedroom, $1100/mo. D.D. $200. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828 SUITES FOR RENT IN STETTLER. Sharon@ 403-741-9325
Storage Space
Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
MINI STORAGE
10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services
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FORAGE SEED FOR SALE. Organic and conventional. Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900.
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FARM LAND TO RENT FOR 2014. Approx. 678 cultivated acres. More or less on SW-28-38-13 W4, SE-28-38-13 W4, NE-28-38-13 W4, NE-20-38-12 W4, NW-5-38-12 W4. Contact Oswald Steinwand @ (403) 882-2283
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HOUSE FOR RENT Grain, Feed IN STETTLER, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 40’ BOURGAULT, 5710 Hay single car garage, AIR DRILL, 9.8 spacing, 4� steel packers, good cond. For sale 100 small 60 lb. $850/mo., plus $850 d.d. Available May 1. 780-877-2339, 877-2326 square hay bales, covered. Call Lucy 403-742-8683. $5/bale. 403-747-2384. 5288 INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR, 4,737 Hours. STETTLER, Good condition. 8465 3 BDRM. HOUSE HEATED CANOLA Case International hard Avail. May 1. buying Green, Heated or core round baler & monitor. Close to school & downtown. Springthrashed Canola. Call 403-574-2215. 403-742-1467 Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. FASTER IN THE FIELD! Buying damaged or Get more work done faster offgrade grain. and save on fuel. “On Farm Pickup� Chip Tuning Safely gives Suites Westcan Feed & Grain, you 15% more power. AG 1-877-250-5252. equipment, semis. 1-888-920-1351; L A R G E Dieselservices.com. One & Two BEDROOM LACOMBE COUNTRY APARTMENTS FEED STORE, Come see us at: FOR RENT Livestock 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab No pets ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-782-3333 Laverndene Acres 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005 Dealer of Masterfeeds
Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience or have a valid trade certiďŹ cation.
REGISTERED Yearling Red and Black Angus Bulls. Various bw’s, born Jan./Feb. quiet, semen tested & delivered. $2500. Also: Unregistered Yearling Red Angus Heifer Bulls, born Apr. light bw’s, quiet & semen tested $1800. Darrell & Lorraine Davidson, Lougheed 780-888-1374, 780-888-1087
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PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered. Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.
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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
Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
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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
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EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer. Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS Acreages
Business and Services Directory
BUY OR SELL, CALL CORDELL AT MAXWELL
403-309-3300 1-877-223-3311 Contractors
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PERFORMANCE Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting
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-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years
Chapman and Co. 403-742-1330 Professional Accountants LLP Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
Drafting & Design
RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686
TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD. 4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB
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M.S., R.Aud 4806 – 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
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Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson
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Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
Dr. E. LYNES
Management
Chiropractor 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank
CAGE ELECTRIC LTD.
403-741-5523 cageelectric@shaw.ca AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
JT AUTO BODY LTD.
Furnace Cleaning
Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
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Randy Long • Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler
Cabinet Makers
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Cleaning
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HEARTLAND GLASS
• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
Health Care
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K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning • Window Washing 403-742-6970
403-742-6970 403-740-9782
403-742-3411
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
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’S TILE & STONE IVIU Sales and Installation
Ceramic, Porcelain, Slate and Travertine Tile Natural and Manufactured Stone Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace Custom Showers and More‌
J & L Garages, Doors & More
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2009, 29’ MAKO 5th wheel holiday trailer, 2 slide-outs. Limited use. Very good condition. Call 403-574-2215
2006 KEYSTONE Copper Canyon 29’. Sleeps 4, slide-out $20,000 obo. Call 403-784-3633
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).
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Painters/ Decorators
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bevplett@hotmail.com
Beverley Plett
THREE HILLS
403.443.5192
Fax 403.443.2407 Cell 403.443.0664
Benjamin G. Taylor
Barr Picard Barristers & Solicitors at 1100, The Phipps-McKinnon Building 10020 - 101 A Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G2 and provide your claim.
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If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
Public Notices
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Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4271; 403-742-1887 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
AL-ANON 403-742-0990
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091
403-742-5437 during business hours
Public Notice #6000
Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
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Great success at the music festival Stettler Elementary The students of 4SC have enjoyed going to Paragon Place throughout the winter to play educational card games and sharpen their math skills. The students challenged the folks to games of cribbage and Kings in the Corner. On their final visit, the students shared a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie with their senior partners. The staff and seniors at Paragon Place have been welcoming, friendly and wonderful with our Grade 4 classes. Thank you to the various businesses and families in the community that have been collecting pull-tabs for SES. In June, we will be taking all of the tabs to Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer, where they will be sold as scrap metal and the funds generated will go towards programs and supplies. Last year, SES donated the largest amount of pull-tabs of any school involved, and we hope to match that feat again, so keep bringing in your tabs! It has been a busy week at SES with everyone involved in the music festival. Choral speech day was Tuesday. Grade 4 and 5 choral speech members have been working on their stories and poems since January. They met twice a week with Mrs. Geddes, Miss Kozak and Mrs. BoydStadelmann to practice. The adjudicator, Ms. Gaye Lynn Kern, was very impressed with their work, and praised them and gave the “actors” good ideas. This Tuesday and Wednesday, the choral speech members will be performing their stories and poems for fellow students
in the annual SES Dinner Theatre. Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Boyd-Stadelmann’s Grade 2 classes also presented two poems at festival – “I Made A Noise This Morning” by J Prelutsky and “A Mosquito in the Cabin” by M Stillborn. Ms. Kern was delighted with their performance and recommended 2AH/2DB to the Alberta Provincial Choral Speech Festival which takes place at the end of May in Edmonton. Congratulations 2AH and 2DB! Grade 1s and 2s, under the direction of their music teacher, Mrs. Beth Lynes, did a wonderful job on their performances at festival. 1KL and 1MS sang an action song, “The Little Spotted Puppy.” 1JL and 1TJ sang, and played a variety of percussion instruments in a rhythm band version of “Old MacDonald had a farm.” The students of 2AH and 2SG performed a twopart round, “Frere Jacques,” accompanying themselves with percussion, tone bells, and Orff instruments. And, 2DB and 2SG, sang, and danced their way through two Israeli songs celebrating Hanukah, self-accompanied by percussion, and Orff instruments. All classes received an “A,” for all of their hard work in preparing these numbers, and lots of very positive feedback from the adjudicator. Well done, Grade 1s and 2s! Grades 3-5 students also performed in the school chorus component of the Stettler Music Festival on Wednesday, April 9, and did a very fine job. Mrs. Kirby was so pleased that the students smiled and tried
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Tyler Burkard, an EcoKid in 5CF, shows us his “litterfree lunch”. All SES students are trying to be litterfree during April, which is Earth Month. their best during the performances. All of the entries
received an “A”, and the adjudicator was impressed
with their singing and playing of the Orff instruments.
The 58-member show choir also performed two selections. The adjudicator couldn’t believe that they only practice 20 minutes a week! Thank you to all the audience members who came and watched. Thank you, also, to the teachers for all their help in organizing students and checking on costumes. WOW...We have some great basketball skills and the seven habits being displayed at Camp McE this year! We have 117 players registered with 20 former mini-basketball players as our coaches. Thank you to the parents for registering their sons or daughters in our program. We know it is a crazy time with many other activities on, but we really admire the dedication the parents and players have in making our program a success. WE HAVE A LOT OF FUN! A big thank you to our coaches, because without them we would not have a program. This program is for SES students, but the learning and growing that our coaches gain will last a lifetime, and we thank them for volunteering. This year we have three coaches who will be graduating – Justin, Jaime and Brooke. Our last two days will be Friday, April 25, and Saturday the 26, when we will also have our parents and pizza party. Just a reminder that there is no school for SES students on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday), or Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday). We wish safe travels to all staff and students that plan to spend the Easter longweekend with family and friends.
We will miss Ms. Younghans By: Xavier Moreno and Holly Blackmore Stettler Middle School To start off this week’s article, we would like to say a special thank you to Buffy Hushagen, Lesa Miller and Donna Morris for their help with our Subway Hot Lunch in March. We also would like to thank the Warden Ladies for donating to the breakfast program and to ATCO Electric for donating two microwaves for students to use during lunchtime. There will be no school for staff and students from April 18 – 21 for the Easter long weekend, and no school for the students on April 22 while teachers participate in a PD day. Report cards come home tomorrow before the students leave for their long weekend. Parent-teacher interviews will be next Thursday, April 24 from 3:40 to 6 p.m. Parents are asked to contact the school to pre-arrange interviews. Last Wednesday, the Grade 8 students got a presentation from Mrs. Enyedy on registering for Grade 9 in the high school. The students got information needed to make decisions about their options and classes for next year. Then they watched a video made by the high school staff and students introducing all the different classes and options available as well as introducing them to the teachers who teach them. The grade eight students were very excited
after attending this presentation. A reminder that all Grade 9 registration forms for Wm. E. Hay High School are due into the middle school by tomorrow. Stettler Middle School has been lucky enough to have a student teacher from the University of Alberta in these past few weeks. We recently interviewed Miss Younghans about her experiences interacting with teachers and students here in SMS. Miss Younghans loved teaching the kids and getting to know everyone while she was here. She taught P.E. to some of the Grade 6s and Grade 8s, social studies to a couple of Grade 6 classes and a Grade 8 class, and C.I.A. to a Grade 7 group. Her first impression of the middle school was how everyone here was so friendly and the students were easy to talk to and get to know. She would like to teach P.E. or social studies, but would be excited to teach anything except math. Miss Younghans will miss interacting with everyone here at SMS, especially getting to say “good morning” at the start of the day and “goodbye” at the end of day. She enjoyed being a part of the students’ everyday lives and hopes that she made the most of the time here at Stettler Middle School. We think she did for sure. Good luck in your future career of teaching, Miss Younghans!
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Miss Younghans is the student teacher at Stettler Middle School.
More activities scheduled at library Submitted by Crystal Friars Public Notices
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6602 - 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE
Roadside Mowing Program The County of Stettler No. 6 Public Works Department will manage the vegetation along all County roads subject to the following: 1. The County of Stettler No. 6 reserves the right to manage the vegetation along the road slopes. 2. Residents will be permitted to hay the remainder of the Road Allowance under the following conditions: a) Haying must be completed by August 1 of the year the hay was cut. Bales are to be removed within 48 hours of baling. b) Residents must notify the County of Stettler No. 6 Public Works Department of their intention by June 13 in writing annually to cut the hay before commencing. Please direct questions to Public Works at (403) 742-4441.
2014 Dust Control Applications for Farmstead Dust Control will be received at the County Office during regular office hours ending Friday, April 25, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. Applications must be made in person and must be accompanied by the fee: $1,336.55 plus GST per 200 meters for calcium. For further information please contact Dennis Nelson, Director of Public Works at (403) 742-4441 Tim Fox, Chief Administrative Officer
Tickets are available for our Bubbles and Bling Ladies Night. It takes place Saturday May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Stettler Public Library. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Join us for a fun night of champagne, desserts, prizes, a photo booth, and a silent auction. Activities are being planned as we speak and I know that we have some surprises up our sleeve. For those who purchased tickets previously, your tickets will be honoured at the door. Remember that your ticket is your entry into our draw for a beautiful diamond pendant donated by Lawlor Jewelry. Bring a friend and come have a great time. Also on Saturday, May 3 in the morning is our celebration of Free Comic Book Day starting at 10 a.m. Come in for cereal, cartoons, a comic book swap and most importantly—free comics! Everyone is welcome with or without your superhero costume. On Wednesday, May 7, kids can make a Mother’s Day gift and card between 4 and 5 p.m. Come have some fun crafting time with Darlene! On Thursday, May 8 at 6:30
p.m., join us at the library for a workshop with author Ray McGinnis—Writing through Grief and Loss. At this workshop, Ray McGinnis will lead participants with gentle help for reflecting on, and addressing, grief and loss. In this confidential and supportive setting, you’ll be given a map for understanding how writing in a journal can be a helpful companion and witness to your own unfolding healing journey. Since 1999 Ray has led prayer writing workshops, grief and loss workshops, Psalm writing workshops, poetry and nature walking workshops, Journaling for Health and Wellness workshops and memoir workshops for over 13,000 people across Canada and in over 38 states in the USA. No previous
writing experience is required. This workshop is being held together with the Stettler United Church. Please pre-register by calling 403-742-2292. On Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m., we’re having our second annual Get Ready to Rumble gaming tournament. The realms of combat include Street Fighter 4, Smash Bros, Pokemon, Call of Duty and more. We’ll have gaming laptops, our PS4 and other gaming stations set up for you. Pre-register at the library or contact Morgan at ocarinahero123@gmail.com for further details. The library will be closed on Friday, April 18 to observe Good Friday, but we are open with regular hours on Saturday, April 18 and Monday, April 20. Holidays are a great time to download magazines to your tablet with your library membership and the Zinio app. Keep yourself amused and check out some great Easter recipes from magazines like Canadian Living, Taste of Home, Eating Well, Vegetarian Times, and the Food Network Magazine. Our outdoor book drop is now available. You can now return your materials after library hours.
ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA GMC DEALERS. AlbertaGMC.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. * Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30/K05), 2014 GMC Terrain FWD (3SA/K05), 2014 GMC Acadia FWD (3SA/K05). Freight ($1,695/$1,600/$1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. †* The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, writers and photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca. ^ 2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. **When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. † Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. + Whichever comes first. See dealer for conditions and limited warranty details. ‡‡ Offer valid from April 1, 2014 to April 30, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a 1999 or newer eligible vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $750 Spring Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2013/2014 GMC model delivered during the Program Period. Retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a 1999 or newer eligible pickup truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1000 Spring Bonus credit towards the lease or finance of an eligible 2013/2014 GMC Sierra; or a $2000 Spring Bonus credit towards the cash purchase of an eligible 2013/2014 GMC Sierra. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $750/$1000/$2000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ‡ 0%/0%/0% for 36/48/24 month lease available on 2014 Sierra 1500 Double Cab/2014 Terrain/2014 Acadia. 0.9% for 48 month lease available on 2014 Acadia. Sample lease payments based on 36-month lease of 2014 Sierra Double Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30/K05) 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: Sierra Double Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30/K05) including Freight and Air Tax is $30,545 at 0% APR, $1,095 Down payment, Bi-Weekly payment is $139 for 36 months. Total obligation is $11,935, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,610. ¥¥ 0% Purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 48/72/72 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sierra 1500/2014 Terrain/2014 Acadia. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. ¥ $4,250 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers of 2014 Sierra 1500 Double/Crew Cabs, and is applicable to retail customers only. $500 package credits for non-PDU models. Other credits available on select Sierra models. Offer ends April 30, 2014. ++ Retail and basic fleet customers who purchase or lease an eligible GMC delivered from dealer stock between March 1, 2014 and April 30, 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 license. Cards are property of Suncor Energy. To protect your card balance, register online at www.petro-canada.ca/preferred today. †† The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who purchase, lease or finance a new eligible 2014 MY GMC with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ‡* Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Comparison based on 2013 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicles and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.
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AJAC (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada) has been in discussions with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) regarding its new fuel consumption ratings for 2015 model year vehicles with regard as to how these changes will affect both Canadian consumers and the evaluation process for our annual Canadian Car of the Year awards program. Particular emphasis will be placed on our new Canadian Green Car of the Year award, which is to be presented at next year’s Vancouver International Auto Show. Canadian consumers have been raising concerns regarding fuel consumption figures with many claiming the numbers do not adequately reflect a real-world driving scenario. To address this issue, NRCan plans to move from its current 2-cycle testing platform to a more comprehensive 5-cycle test procedure for the 2015 model year. AJAC says it fully supports NRCan in efforts that will greatly improve vehicle shopping for consumers in Canada. However, some adjustment in thinking shall be required from everyone for this new system to work. The association says it hopes to assist NRCan in getting this message across to the Canadian consumer.
Those Numbers WILL Increase Fuel consumption figures, those posted on the EnerGuide labels affixed to all new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada, will likely increase by approximately 10-20% for the 2015 model year. This may cause some confusion for Canadian consumers, particularly when comparing a 2015 model alongside a similar 2014 model, as the 2014 label will still show the former 2-cycle numbers. The association says it wants to assure Canadian consumers that this new system will much better reflect real-world fuel consumption numbers, and will therefore be of benefit to all Canadians shopping for their new vehicle in the future.
How the New 5-Cycle System Works The new 5-cycle system, outlined below, expands on the former 2-cycle system by adjusting city and highway ratings to account for air conditioner usage, cold temperature operation and driving at higher speeds with more rapid acceleration and brak-
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$ ing. • The city test simulates urban driving in stop-and-go traffic with an average speed of 34 km/h and a top speed of 90 km/h. The test runs for approximately 31 minutes and includes 23 stops. The test begins from a cold engine start, which is similar to starting a vehicle after it has been parked overnight during the summer. The final phase of the test repeats the first eight minutes of the cycle but with a hot engine start. This simulates restarting a vehicle after it has been warmed up, driven and then stopped for a short time. Over five minutes of test time are spent idling, to represent waiting at traffic lights. • The highway test simulates a mixture of open highway and rural road driving, with an average speed of 78 km/h and a top speed
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of 97 km/h. The test runs for approximately 13 minutes and does not include any stops. The test begins from a hot engine start. • In the air conditioning test, the ambient temperature of the test cell is raised to 35°C. The vehicle’s climate control system is then used to lower the internal cabin temperature. Starting with a warm engine, the test averages 35 km/h and reaches a maximum speed of 88 km/h. Five stops are included, with idling occurring 19% of the time. • In the cold temperature operation test, the same driving cycle is used as in the standard city test, except that the ambient temperature of the test cell is set to -7°C. • The high speed/quick acceleration test averages 78 km/h and
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reaches a top speed of 129 km/h. Four stops are included and brisk acceleration maximizes at a rate of 13.6 km/h per second. The engine begins warm and air conditioning is not used. Fuel consumption differs from driver to driver and several other factors need to be taken into consideration (weather/payload/vehicle maintenance etc.). AJAC says it believes the new NRCan fuel consumption ratings to be a major step forward, and once the initial changeover year has passed, will prove truly beneficial to the Canadian vehicle buying public. For further information on the new 2015 NRCan 5-cycle fuel comparison ratings, please visit https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/ efficiency/transportation/carslight-trucks/buying/7491
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72
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169 0.9%
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