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PEAR performs at the Stettler Variety Showcase on Sunday, May 4. Please see our story on page A2.
Stettler Rotary Club gearing up for 90th anniversary STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter For the past 90 years, members of the Stettler community have donated their time and money through the Rotary Club to help better the local community, province, and international community and next week, the club is looking to celebrate its past. While the club’s focus is normally on everyone but its members, for this special
event, the focus will be on members past and present, explained president Valerie Odell. The celebration, which will be held at the Stettler United Church from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, will start with a presentation of the past efforts of the membership, from simpler occasions like parades and barbecues to more complex projects like the building of the Stettler Spray Park, contributions to the pool and skateboard park, and recent work with
the new library. “What I like about Rotary is our motto – service above self,” Odell said. “It’s not about us, but about what we can do in our communities.” The club holds several annual events, such as the Farmer Appreciation Night, the Ted Connor Memorial Golf Tournament at Pheasantback Golf Club, and the annual student exchange program. Odell said she hopes past members of the Rotary Club, as well as members
of the United Church Women’s association, which has been host to the club’s weekly meetings for decades, will come to next week’s gathering to share with the gathering their own memories of being part of the Rotary movement and the projects and differences the club has made in the community and internationally. “One of the things I’m very proud of is the support of a women’s school in Africa,” Odell said. “It’s one of the more successful ones,
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and now the girls who went there are in turn teaching the next generation.” The Stettler Rotary Club has a long history in the community: it was founded on May 12, 1924 with founding members Guy Gundaker as president and Chesley R. Perry, secretary of Rotary International. Twelve local business men had gathered at the parlor of the National Hotel at the invitation of “Big Jim Davidson” from Calgary, recalled Pen Griffith, who wrote his recollections of the club’s beginnings 30 years ago. “We actually had very little idea of what it was all about, but Jim was a good salesman,” he wrote. Though he said the club initially didn’t accomplish very much as its members learned about what it meant to be Rotarian, by the time he retired, it was different. “You can be assured I was very impressed with the evidence of the accomplishments (of the club),” he wrote. “You are assisting the young in becoming better citizens and your regard will come as they take their part in the community.” Odell noted that a news clipping from 1943 reported that Stettler, a small community of 1,300, was a club so neat that district governor McFadden’d, “never seen a neater town of its size...There is a swamp in the town, but the Rotary Club has turned it into a small but beautiful park.” During the Second World War, the Rotary Club raised money to send comfort to 30 Stettler soldiers who were captured during the
raid on Dieppe, the club’s history reveals as well. From the club came one district governor, when Russ McKinney was elected in 1969-70. The election of one of its own as district governor did much to bolster the local club. Over the years, the club has sponsored the community’s first ice show, built the Rotary Park (which was destroyed by flooding in 1959 and rebuilt in a different part of town), established the Rotary Scholarship Fund that provides three scholarships to Grade 11 students, sent students overseas and brought international students to the community through the Rotary Exchange Student Program, supplied the arts community with a grand piano, and contributed to local sporting infrastructure, just to highlight a few of many projects. This year, the Rotary Club has thrown itself behind the building of the reading area in the new library, the skate park which is hoped to break ground later this year, funded Taiwan-bound exchange student Meghan LaRose, a Grade 12 student at William E. Hay Composite High School, and upgraded the Rotary Gazebo. The club changes president each year, so the club’s 90th anniversary celebration will be Odell’s last hurrah as president, but she insists it’s not at all about her. “I’m really eager to see all the different faces and hear all the different stories,” she said. “Once these people are gone, their stories are too.”
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Preparedness contest winner all about location STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter Cathy Sommerville’s entry into the County of Stettler’s Always Be Prepared contest was all about location. “Make sure you have your legal land location or rural address listed some-
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selected as the winning entry in the contest, which called on area residents to make suggestions into what should be included in an emergency preparedness kit. The goal, county spokesperson Niki Thorsteinsson said, was to root out the unusual but useful suggestions that people might not normally think about. Like toilet paper, which according to the county is one of the items people never think to put in emergency kits but is almost always one of the first items people wish they have when cut off from access to stores in an emergency. Deputy Reeve Joe Gendre presented the county’s kit to Sommerville. “You just never know what is coming,” Gendre said. Last year, he experienced that reality first-hand when a spark from a grinder was carried 25 feet by wind into some dead grass, causing a devastating fire at his farm that consumed several buildings, though not his home. “Fire took out my power, therefore my water from my well was gone until we were reconnected,” Gendre noted. The quick response of the Stettler Regional Fire Department is the only thing that saved his home and his neighbour’s property, he said. Customizing emergency kits is vital, Gendre noted. A one-size-fits-all option rarely lives up to the name. “If you have pets, remember pet food,” he said.
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Cathy Sommerville’s suggestion about putting the rural and legal land location information in an easily accessible location won her the County’s Be Prepared contest. Here, she shakes hands with deputy reeve Joe Gendre as she picks up her prize – an emergency kit. “Infants? Don’t forget the diapers.” Sommerville also mentioned medications, something people might not consider when thinking about the possibility of disaster. She recommends people have enough medication to get through one week in an Emergency Kit, because it may be days before a phar-
macy is open, and it may run out of medication or have limited access if the emergency is severe and wide-spread. The County is encouraging all County residents, including seasonal Buffalo Lake residents, to be prepared by making an emergency provisions kit and mapping out an emergency
plan. “You just never know when a disaster might strike,” Gendre said. “It takes a bit of planning now, but it could save you valuable seconds when you need it most.” For more information about Emergency Preparedness Week go to www.getprepared.gc.ca.
Calgary band PEAR ends Stettler Variety Showcase season with rousing performance ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Calgary country band PEAR got Stettler clapping and stomping at both of its shows on May 4. The band’s performances mark the end of this season’s Stettler Variety Showcase performances, which saw drama, comedy, and different types of music offered to Stettler residents. “I though it was awesome,” Lynae Dufresne of the performing couple said. “The crowd was great. I thought it was lots of fun.” The core of PEAR is husband and wife team Lynae and Denis Dufresne. They met in a fiddle group called Barrage right out of the high school, and now front their own group in between taking care of their son and teaching private violin lessons. They performed two shows on Sunday, along with another bandmate sitting in on drums, banjo, and guitar. Denis said that the band isn’t straight country; rather, it has a more “blue rodeo” sound. With the addition of mandolin and banjo, the show had a more bluegrass vibe. “When we first got into country music, we hadn’t
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PEAR shows off their musical talent as they perform at the Stettler Variety Showcase on Sunday, May 4. really listened to a lot – we were fans of country, but we were fans of everything,” Denis said. “We were pretty confused when our sound first kind of formed, because we listened to jazz, so our solos were a bit more jazzy, and we were both classically trained violinists, so there was elements of that there. Eventually, as we kept playing, year after year, we kind of found our sound.” Both Dufresnes are obviously talented in a variety of instruments (Denis
played mandolin and guitar, while Lynae sang), but it’s when they picked up their fiddles that both shone. Denis and Lynae are classically trained in violin, starting at about four years old. They played two fiddle duets, one of which was the encore. They both said they got tired of playing traditional fiddle songs (such as Devil Went down to Georgia), and Denis acknowledged switching it up with his introduction to a Beatles instrumental with, “We’re going to play a song
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by one of the great fiddle bands…The Beatles.” In between songs, they entertained the crowd with stories of going on tour, the story behind some of the songs, and some anecdotes about what happened when they started to get popular – including the story of their very first hate mail, which they laugh about now. The 7:30 p.m. show was almost a full house, and while it took the audience a bit of time to warm up, soon they were clapping, cheering, and interacting with Denis and Lynae during the stage banter interludes. The band got a standing ovation and returned to play two more songs. And after the show ended, one of the audience members said that it was the best show of this season’s Stettler Variety Showcase. To connect with PEAR, visit their Facebook page or their Twitter @Pearband.
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Wildfire season continues in force even though wet, cold weather has dampened the dry dead grass from last fall. High winds on May 1 fanned a fire into an out of control blaze about a mile south of Highway 12 on Range Road 22-0, the Stettler Regional Fire department reported. Stations 1 and 2 were called out to handle the burning fields, and for five hours, the volunteer firefighters struggled against the hungry blaze and the frisky winds before they were able to declare the fire out. By the time the possibility of wind kicking up an ember and reigniting the blaze completely disappeared, roughly 30 acres of field were left charred and black – along with about 200 hay bales. According to fire department spokesperson Amanda Spensley, no structures were damaged in the fire, and the cause has been yet to be determined.
Man sent back to jail after only few free hours STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter Monday wasn’t a good day for 66-year-old William Baird, who found himself heading back to the Red Deer remand centre after spending only about four hours free after completing a 10-day sentence. The 10-day sentence was earned after Baird pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a firearm for dangerous purpose, a charge stemming from an April 26 call to 911 by a Byemoor resident. According to the complainant, Baird was drunk and heading to Big Valley with a case of beer and a loaded .22 calibre shotgun. While Baird was distracted, the complainant stole the firearm, and police arrived a short time later to detain Baird. Baird will appear in provincial court in Stettler on May 22 and be in the Red Deer remand centre until that time. However,
Sgt. Duncan Babchuk, Stettler RCMP’s detachment commander, said police will be present at the bail hearing to contest Baird’s release, noting that the police’s encounters with Baird since the original March arrest show the man is a danger due to his problem with alcohol. Baird’s current ordeal with the law began on March 13, when he was arrested on mischief, though Babchuk noted he’d previously had his vehicle seized for driving while suspended. At the time of the arrest on mischief charges, Baird was placed under conditions to refrain from the possession and consumption of alcohol, attending residences and businesses in Big Valley, was ordered to turn in his firearms to police. Baird was arrested again, on charges of failure to comply with conditions, on March 20, and then again on April 6 when he was found in
Big Valley. The next set of charges on April 26 landed Baird before a judge, where Baird pleaded guilty to the firearms charge and landed himself a 10-day stay in jail. “He was released on Monday, May 5, after serving his sentence,” Babchuk said. By 8:30 p.m., police already had Baird in custody for being intoxicated and in violation of his conditions. “He’s 66-years-old, and he’s not getting it together,” Babchuk said. The fact that Baird had a loaded firearm while intoxicated, his inability to remain out of trouble and sober and previous drunk driving convictions is why the Stettler police will be contesting any options of release at his upcoming appearance. Babchuk said the RCMP and the MLA’s office have been fielding complaints and concerns about Baird, but notes that area residents have little to worry about. “We seized the gun,
and it’s going to be destroyed,” Babchuk said. He further said if people are concerned for their safety, they can phone 911, or if it’s not an emergency, the RCMP complaint line at 403-7423381. In happier news, the RCMP Musical Ride will be coming to the Stettler area this July. Plans are still being solidified for the event, which will see more than 30 highly trained RCMP members parade on their specially trained horses to musical routines. The Agricultural Society will be footing the bill for the feed and care of the horses during their three-day stay in the area, Babchuk said, and will be selling tickets later this spring to help offset the cost. Earlier this year, RCMP constable Sarah MacQuarrie transferred out of the Stettler detachment to the Musical Ride, but is still in training so won’t be performing this time around.
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Taking statistics with a grain of salt Statistics are probably the most convenient tool for spindoctoring because they allow one to twist the reality in a way that figures can be shown to support a particular line of thought by isolating it from the greater picture; and as such, they are the best friends for politicians, not only because of their flexibility of use, but also due to their accessibility: laymen never get to know about statistical data before politicians. Predictable as it may be, the introduction is about the New York Times story, which was published on April 22, declaring that Canadian middle class families may have surpassed the American middle class families in wealth since 2012. Ever since the story surfaced, Conservative MPs and politicians have been drumming to a single tune: “This has happened thanks to the policies of our great Conservative government, so make sure you vote for us again in 2015 and ditch the idea of replacing us with the Liberals.” After so much fanfare, one might be tempted to look behind the façade to see how much the NYT story reflects the reality: First of all, the story is far from reporting a certainty, the exact quote from the story is as follows: “Median income in Canada pulled into a tie with median United States income in 2010 and has most likely surpassed it since then. Therefore, we should understand that the latest definitive data for this particular set of comparative figures is from 2010, when there was roughly a sort of parity, and the remainder is an estimate. Here are several questions: Does the comparison take into account the decline of the purchasing power of the Canadian dollar versus the US greenback since then? Does this particular statistic analysis accommodate the indebtedness of the US and American income categories discussed? In other words, is the seeming rise of the income of Canadian middle class a result of borrowing or increase in the earnings? For those who may not know: Canadians are one of the most indebted nations on earth with every single household, on average, owing some 164 per cent of its annual income. Another question is why the comparison is drawn with the United States, a country, which is known for the fastest spread of income inequality in the world. (It is a very interesting coincidence that the NYT report came only a few days after the announcement of the findings of two respected US researchers, namely Prof Martin Gilens of Princeton University and Prof Benjamin I Page of Northwestern University, who say that US is no longer a democracy, but an oligarchy where the rich and powerful have an overarching influence on the government and that therefore, they get richer as the middle and low income sections of the population get poorer {http://www.bbc.com/news/blogsechochambers-27074746}). In all fairness, it is a fact that Canada survived the Great Recession of 2008-2009 with the least possible damage as compared to the other major industrial nations, but it was first and foremost due to the prudent line of action taken by Mark Carney, former governor of Bank of Canada, (who was apparently lured to London as a result of that success) and to some extent, to the fiscal policies put in place by late Jim Flaherty. But, dodging a recession is one thing, claiming success for non-existent economic success using dubious statistics is another. And of course, politicians will be politicians and they will try to take the juice out of every plumb they can get their hands on. The question is how long the electorate will continue to take it. – Mustafa Eric
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National trail completion getting closer but…. Back in 1992 the federal government created the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) organization as a national entity to establish a trail system that connected the entire country. It was touted as one of those national dream schemes that would bind the nation together. Reference to the building of a national railway in the 1880s is usually mentioned as a similar goal. In typical government fashion the TCT was given a healthy budget and a fairly open mandate to get the job done. That’s a sure-fire recipe for bureaucrats to get into mischief and it didn’t take long to create unneeded controversy. In the beginning TCT bureaucrats engaged in their usual busybody work by hiring consultants to figure out what the TCT should do to expedite the creation of a national trail. One reality was that established trails already existed in various parts of the country, more so in eastern Canada because of geography and population. Connecting them into a national grid would be a lot easier than in the more trackless open spaces in other parts of the country. Also, local groups, municipal authorities and provincial governments had long been involved in developing trails. In a way that probably frustrated TCT bureaucrats, they could only be cheerleaders and provide grants. But that was about to change thanks to railway companies. In their ongoing rationalization, railway companies abandon uneconomic lines. The side effect is that trail friendly rights of way are created. In the past railways disposed of them either by selling or giving them away to adjacent land owners or letting them revert to crown ownership. It was a matter of getting rid of the tax burden and liability. However, with the creation of the TCT railways were given the opportunity to donate abandoned rights of way to the TCT and receive a tax credit for their donation. It was a win-win situation for the railways and it gave TCT bureaucrats something to do. For adjacent landowners particularly in Alberta this was not a positive development. The TCT accepted the donation of railway rights of way property and almost immediately began to flex its ownership attitude in a way one might expect from a federal entity headquartered in distant Montreal. Legal letters were sent to adjacent landowners arrogantly telling them that the TCT was not going to honour any rights or commitments that the railway formerly had in place. Many adjacent landowners felt that the TCT was downloading liability onto them – a political fight was inevitable. Meetings were held and letters of outrage at the TCT’s arro-
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Mixed guidance Heading into May, planting activity continues to be slowed down by wet and cold weather across North America. While most of the U.S. Midwest receives erratic shots of rainfall, dry conditions continue to affect the U.S. Plains, the main region for winter wheat crops. Recent crop tours in Kansas and Oklahoma are putting this year’s crop average yield at around 33 and 18.5 bushels per acre respectively. Aggregately, this would translate to an output significantly down from last year with less than 260 million bushels produced in Kansas and less than 66 million bushels in Oklahoma. These numbers could fall even further if the area doesn’t get some good rains in the next two weeks (AKA many fields could simply be written off). Conversely, good rains in the Eastern U.S. Cornbelt have created what C.W.B. Director of Market Research Neil Townsend is calling one of the best moisture profiles the region has seen in a while. This in mind, the bearishness of another large corn crop could likely offset some bullishness of a poor US winter wheat crop. Keeping with this theme, major wheat producers around the world aren’t feeling the same problems as the U.S. winter wheat crop and that growing conditions are
mostly good (especially in the E.U. with some good rains in the forecast). Speaking of the E.U., it appears they’re back in business of buying Canadian flax just five years removed from the Triffid issue in 2009. Between China and the U.S. buying about 400,000 tonnes, pulse company Legumex Walker is expecting the European bloc of countries to purchase about 200,000 tonnes of the oilseed. Accordingly, this potentially could put this marketing year’s flax nending stocks below 100,000 tonnes. No surprise then that 2014/15 flax acres are expected to increase in both the U.S. (+80 per cent to 326,000) and Canada (+66 per cent to 1.72 million). It’s possible that the delivery of these purchases to the E.U. could be delayed even further as roughly two-thirds of Lake Superior is still covered in ice, making movement of grain from Thunder Bay to the St. Lawrence Seaway extremely slowgoing. Currently there’s 20 ships sitting at the Port of Thunder Bay waiting to load grain and while volume is expected pick up over the next three weeks, ice-cutter escorts are still required. While ships may be slow getting out of Canada, they are coming into the U.S. full of Brazilian soybeans. As credit restrictions are forcing Chinese buyers to default
BRENNAN TURNER on South American soybeans, a lot of these loads are being rerouted to the U.S. (two cargoes so far with another six ships in transit or getting loaded). Thus, the trade is expecting 2013/14 U.S. soybean imports to surpass 2.3 million tonnes (U.S.D.A.’s estimate is 1.77 million). Food for thought: there could be demand for more soybeans south of the Canadian border not only this year but for the foreseeable future as America’s demand for the oilseed seems to outpacing its ability to allocate its production efficiently. To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.
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Tips for dining out on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and this special holiday serves to honor all those women who devote so much time and effort to their families. While gifts and other trinkets are certainly part of the celebration, a vast majority of children opt to treat Mom to a night out on the town come Mother’s Day. Not only does this give mom a night off from cooking, but also it presents an opportunity to get dressed up and spend time together as a family. A vast number of families travel to their favorite restaurants for Mother’s Day meals. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays of the year for restaurants. The National Retail Federation says 54.8 percent of Americans treat their moth-
ers to a special meal out on Mother’s Day. Billions of dollars are generated by people eating out with their mothers. With large crowds to be expected, diners can follow a few tips when treating Mom to a meal. • Book early ... very early. To guarantee a reservation at any restaurant, namely your favorite restaurant, you will need to make a reservation well in advance of Mother’s Day. It’s never too early to put your name on the reservation list. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 2014. • Expect to wait. Even with a reservation, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush Mom out of the door. Plan according-
ly for a potentially long wait time. This means having a snack before you leave. Don’t arrive famished, as no one wants the dining party to be hungry and cranky, which is not a good way to celebrate Mom. Have
plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for young children, as well as activities to keep them entertained. * Consider dining out a day before or after. Restaurants are generally packed on Mother’s Day, and as
a result kitchen and wait staffs might be overtaxed. What’s more, diners might be relegated to a special or abbreviated menu. If you want a more relaxed setting and the ability to order whatever you desire, it may be a better idea to celebrate Mother’s Day in advance. Then have Mom enjoy a relaxing day at home on her special day. * Take-out is an option. Families can treat Mom to a dinner out, without really having to go out. Many restaurants offer takeout service, so you will not be limited to pizza or Chinese. Even chain restaurants have curbside service, so if Mom is in the mood for a burger or something more elaborate, she’ll have that option. * Expect an included gratuity. Restaurants often
include a gratuity in the bill when servicing larger parties, such as those that might be celebrating Mother’s Day. The standard gratuity rate is 18 percent, but you may want to go above and beyond if you feel the service is exemplary. * Hire a sitter for young kids. Although Mother’s Day is a chance for the entire family to spend time together, the main goal is to ensure Mom’s comfort and happiness. If very young children are in tow, she may not be able to relax and enjoy her meal. Infants will need to be fed, and toddlers may be easily distracted. Have a sitter watch little ones when adults are dining out, and then Mom can enjoy time with the kids when she returns home for more celebrating.
Celebrating more than Moms on Mother’s Day Every spring individuals celebrate their mothers on Mother’s Day. It has evolved from a day to honor mothers to one that recognizes all special women. Therefore, if there is a woman in one’s life who isn’t a biological mother – but special nonetheless – Mother’s Day can be a time to tell her how much she is appreciated. There are many reasons a person may want to honor a woman that is not his or her mother. Perhaps the person’s own mother has passed away or is not prominent in this individual’s life. Maybe there is a grandmother or aunt with whom one is especially close. There may be a teacher or
mentor that has touched the life of a person in a special way. Although Mother’s Day is built around giving thanks to Mom, it’s certainly acceptable to thank women in addition to dear old Mom. Furthermore, one needn’t wait until a specific day in May to honor a notable woman. This can be done all year long with certain gestures and sentiments. For those who are celebrating all women on Mother’s Day, here are some ways to set the day apart. • Create a handmade card with personalized sentiments that reflect the unique relationship with this special woman. This can
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• Find something you both enjoy and then go and do that. Maybe you met up due to a hobby or interest. Remember the first day you met and reminisce by heading to that place for a celebration. • Have an extended family fiesta. Host a Mother’s Day party at home and single out all the special women in attendance. Serve cocktails and enjoy the time spent together. Mother’s Day is a special time of the year to honor not only a person’s mom but also any other notable woman in his or her life. The holiday can be customized any way a person sees fit.
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Advice for new moms What You May Want to Pass On Here are a few items you can probably live without. • Bottle warmers: Some mothers swear by bottle warmers, while others simply swear at them. Bottle warmers often work by placing a small amount of water in the bottle of a heating area. The water creates steam, which heats up the bottle. It takes a precise amount of water to heat the bottle accurately -- something that is often tricky when you’re sleep deprived and doing the warming at 3 a.m. It is not essential to heat baby bottles. There are no health implications if you give a baby a cold bottle. Heating is more for comfort. Running the bottle under hot tap water or microwaving a plastic container of water and then placing the bottle inside is equally effective. • Wipe warmers: Sure, the thought of wiping your baby with warm wipes seems very appealing. However, as your baby grows, you will be changing him or her on the go or in other ar-
eas of the house; not necessarily in the nursery where the wipe warmer is located. • Fancy bottle sterilizers: You can sterilizer bottles by boiling them in water or running them through the dishwasher. • Video monitors: Sure the thought of seeing your little one while he or she is sleeping can be reassuring. However, is this more of a novelty than a necessity? Did you know that much like a cordless phone signal can be accidentally shared by someone on the same frequency, so too can the monitor? It’s possible for someone crafty to tap into the signal and “see” inside of your house. If you don’t believe you will be using the monitors that frequently, chances are you can simply use the audio models instead. • Babies only detergent: Laundry detergent marketed to parents of infants tends to be some of the most expensive out there. There are other brands available that are free of dyes and preservatives that may be more affordable. Plus, you won’t have to worry about doing separate batches of laundry from your own.
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What to Buy When stocking up on baby essentials, here are the items you will likely use again and again. • Infant sleeping sacks: It is recommended to place your baby to sleep on his or her back and in a place free of items that can potentially smother the child. This also means blankets. Therefore, skip the package of receiving blankets and opt for zipup sleeping sacks instead. • Bassinet or co-sleeper: Your baby spent over nine months nestled inside of your womb. Once born, he or she isn’t going to appreciate the wide expanse of a crib. A smaller area in which to bed down will create that safe environment desired. Plus, a bassinet can be kept in your room while you sleep or on another level if you don’t want to disturb other members of the household when the baby awakens to be fed. • Diaper bags: You may want to invest in two sizes of diaper bags. Pick a large one for when you’re going to be out for a while and need to pack a change of clothes, toys and other essentials. A smaller bag will be good for quick stops to the store or if you’re just running out for a few minutes and need to bring along the basics. • Anti-colic bottles: Splurge a little on the bottles and/or nipples that are supposed to reduce the amount of air ingested while bottle feeding. Instead of buying bottles after bottles in search of one that works, go straight to the top and avoid the hassles. These also can be beneficial to breastfeeding mothers who may want to share feedings with a spouse or family member. • Entertainment: As your baby grows, he or she will want to try out new tricks. Simply being placed on a blanket or in the crib will not suffice. A swing can be a good way to have your hands free for a while. Today’s swings are innovative in that they offer vibration, music, lights, motion in different direction, and many other bells and whistles. You can also invest in an exercise saucer. They’re safer than walkers and can be used with babies who are able to hold their head up adequately (from about 4 months on). This gives the child the feeling of being vertical and enables the child to stretch his or her legs. • Smaller sized bags of diapers: Babies grow very quickly. If you stock up on cases of one particular sized disposable diaper, chances are your little one will out grow the size before you use up the hundreds of diapers. Some manufacturers now offer dual-sized diapers, meaning they stretch the weight limit a little so
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Congratulations to the women who recently had children or are about to give birth. This Mother’s Day you’ve earned the title of “mom.” Becoming a mother can be a wonderful, if not nervewracking, experience. You want to be sure you do everything right by your baby. However, with mixed messages from experts and well-meaning friends and family members, it can be confusing. Plus, with so many baby products on the market, many new moms wonder what they should buy, and what they can pass up. Based on advice from veteran mothers, here are some tips for surviving those first few months with your new baby.
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Women celebrate themselves at Stettler women’s conference the end of the day about the importance of laughter. She almost had the audience in tears as she recounted stories from her own life, including more than one story about being caught in a less than fullyclothed state. “The speakers were very, very good,” said attendee Liz Marshall. “The first one (Brenda Robinson) was very funny in both of her talks.” Candace Viste of Goodsense Healthcare in Stettler spoke about balancing work and personal life, and ultimately said that words like “juggle” were detrimental when talking about balancing everything, and would rather use words like “manage,” “choose,” and “commit,” as they are decision words that put the power with the person using them. The last speaker, Kim Berube, spoke about the power and advantages of being a woman, punctuating her talk with anecdotes about things that she has gone through in her life. Jessica Skaley of the Hideaway Salon in Stettler
ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Stettler and area women assembled at the second women’s conference on May 2. Last year’s conference was oriented toward women in business, but this year’s, entitled “Fitting in the Joy,” is more about women learning to love being women. “The women’s conference is an opportunity for women to get together and network, create business opportunities, and also to celebrate just being a woman as well,” said organizer Stacey Benjamin of Stettler Board of Trade. The conference organizers included also Alberta Works and Stettler and District Adult Learning. The day started with a free breakfast and registration, and the main portion of the day was taken up by different speakers. Brenda Robinson spoke first about the power of being positive and influencing others through positivity. She spoke again towards
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Newalta Stettler brings home vice president’s award STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter The Stettler Newalta facility just west of Stettler is this year’s winner of the Newalta Vice-President’s award, an honour that recognizes the leadership and continuous improvement in health, safety and environment. It’s the first time this particular location has netted the award, noted plant manager Kevin Plante. The site employs eight people, who handle up to 45-50 truckloads of oil industry waste per day. By the time Newalta is done with the waste, the oil is pipeline grade, the dirt is oil-free and goes to landfills to cover garbage, and water is sent to injection sites for reuse. Plante praised his employees for their hard work, since it takes a lot of effort from the eight people who call Newalta Stettler their home to make those 50 or
so tanker trucks move in and out safely – not just safe for employees and the vehicle operators, but safe the for the environment as well. Newalta opened its doors in Alberta in 1993 and in the past 21 years has diverted and recycled oil field wastes, preventing it from going into landfills or being buried at hazardous waste dump sites where it could contaminate land. Each year, the company recycles about $400 million worth of recycle by-products – 23 million barrels of crude – that would otherwise end up in landfills, the company website notes. Plante said that besides pride in contributing to a cleaner oil industry, the employees at Newalta Stettler involve themselves in the community. From donating books to children’s hospitals, working at community events, donating time and funds to local groups and charities, Newalta Stettler employees are invested in
keeping the county and town healthy, too. According to Al Cadotte, president and CEO of Newalta, the scores for the top facilities were “extremely close and competition continues to be fierce,” with many of the top five getting their names there for the past several years. “The winning facilities are well managed and strong performers that live the Newalta brand by placing high standards and value on environment and safety,” he said in a news release. The president’s award recognizes the leadership and health, safety and environment improvements in locations where there are more than 25,000 manhours worked, whereas the vice-president’s award recognizes those with less than 25,000. The top five locations for the vice-president’s award were Stettler, Hays, Suncor MacKay River, Alida and Devon Manatokan.
Hivernant Métis gather, celebrate culture during Spring Fling STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter Métis from all over Central Alberta travelled to Big Valley Sunday, May 4 to gather for the annual Spring Fling, a dinner and gathering where they could share stories, celebrate the Métis culture through dance and music, and enjoy each other’s company. While many people were local to the Stettler County area, several people travelled from larger communities like Red Deer to see their friends after a long, snowy winter. The Spring Fling is organized by the Hivernant Métis Cultural Society, which formed in 2003. During the August long weekend, it hosts its annual rendezvous, which attracts Métis people from all over Alberta to take part in traditional dancing, story-telling, crafts and games. The Spring Fling is the first fundraiser of the year for the autumnal celebration, explained Marlene Lanz. She is president of both the Hivernant Métis Cultural Society and of Region 3 of the Métis Nation of Alberta. The Métis people originated from marriages between Canada’s First Nations and French or British settlers who were moving west through Canada during the fur trade. These children, of mixed European and Aboriginal descent, formed their own culture that was a mix of European and Aboriginal tradition. Today, the Métis are
identified as people of Métis descent, and are legally considered one of Canada’s First Nations. “Instead of the traditional First Nations dance, we have the Red River Jig,” Lanz explained. Some of Canada’s first Métis arose out of a settlement near the Red River in Manitoba early in Canada’s process of becoming a state. The differences between traditional aboriginal celebration doesn’t end there, as Lanz noted, “We have fiddles instead of drums.” Despite the differences on the surface, Lanz said the Métis people feel a very strong connection to their history and to Canada’s First Nations. Celebrating the Métis history is part of the Spring Fling, and this year was no exception. Gabriel Dumont, one of the Métis heroes, made an appearance at the Spring Fling, as played by Stettler’s Bob Willis. Dumont, a brilliant strategist, was active during the time of Louis Riel’s rebellion against the Canadian government. He orchestrated several of the battles of the rebellion, and used his ability to speak six different First Nations languages to keep the British soldiers on their toes. Despite a victory at Fish Creek, Dumont had to flee to the United States after the Battle of Batoche, where he continued to support and uphold the Métis cause by rallying Métis communities in the neighbouring country. Willis looked the part, carrying an old-fashioned rifle, dressed in fringed
and beaded hide jacket and pants, and wearing the traditional Métis sash, a red “ceinture fléchée,” or arrow sash. Many of the people at the event wore the sashes as well, demonstrating their link to their culture in a visible fashion. Elder Doreen Bergum and Pam Lashmore took to the floor to demonstrate the Red River Jig, a dance which “can be a very fast dance,” Lanz said. The dance combines elements of the aboriginal Circle Dance with European elements, like Scottish dance. The two danced as others played the fiddle and guitar, and the audience got into the increasingly quick dancers, stomping their feet or calling out encouragement. When both Lashmore and Bergum came to a halt, both were breathless. Bergum took a moment to address the gathered people to tell them of a project she was taking part in, one that she hoped others would join as well, since it would have an impact on Métis of the future. She, and others, are recording their personal stories and histories, with the recordings destined for schools. There, the videos of Métis people sharing stories about what makes them uniquely Métis will be available to Métis, First Nations and Canadians alike. “The Métis will teach through these stories,” Bergum said.
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Newalta’s Stettler branch took top spot in health, safety and environment and won the vice-president’s award, a first-time honour for the local company. Pictured here are, from left, Newalta employees Debbie Fenske, Wayne Kopp, Kevin Plante (branch manager), Ian Watson and Ronnie Deems. Missing in the picture are Murray Bauman, Cammi McKay and Sharla Fenske.
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Israel: The “A” Word Hillary Clinton would never have used the word when she was US Secretary of State, because she still has presidential ambitions. John Kerry, the current Secretary of State, has no further ambitions in that direction, which may be why he dared to use the words “apartheid” and “Israel” in the same sentence. Or maybe he just didn’t realise that the world would hear about it. Kerry spoke last week to a group of high-ranking officials from the US, Europe and Japan known as the Trilateral Commission about the failure of his year-long attempt to revive the “peace talks” between Israel and the Palestinians. Somebody at the meeting secretly recorded his comments, which were published by the Daily Beast on Monday, and suddenly he was in very hot water. What he said was that the long-sought “two-state solution” was the only real alternative to a “unitary” Israeli-ruled state that included all the territory between the Jordan river and the Mediterranean Sea – and ruled over millions of Palestinians in the territories that have been under Israeli military occupation since 1967. Those Palestinians, most of whom cannot remember a time when they did not live under Israeli control, have no political rights within Israel. The twostate solution, under negotiation off and on for the past twenty years, would give them a state of their own, but most people had despaired some time ago of getting Israel to agree to an independent Palestine. Kerry had not, so he was surprised and disappointed when his efforts came to naught. That was why he blurted out the truth that American politicians are never supposed to acknowledge. He said that without the two-state solution, “a unitary [Israeli] state winds up either being an apartheid state with secondclass [Palestinian] citizens – or it ends up being a state that destroys the capacity of Israel to be a Jewish state.” It was clumsily phrased, but the basic idea is common in both Israeli and Palestinian political discourse. Even if Israel never formally annexes the occupied territories, it has been building Jewish settlements all over them for decades, and the Palestinian inhabitants are effectively controlled by the Israeli government. If this situation continues indefinitely, and the Palestinians must live out their lives as mere residents without no political rights, then they are in the same position as the black South Africans who lived all their lives under white rule without citizenship or the vote. That was the very essence of apartheid. Alternatively, of course, Israel might grant them citizenship and the vote: that’s what happened when apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994. But there are already a great many Palestinians living under Israeli rule, and their higher birth rate would make them a
majority in in that “unitary” Israel in less than a generation. That might or might not be a state where Jews were happy to live, but it would definitely no longer be a Jewish state. That’s all Kerry was saying: if you don’t accept the two-state solution then willy-nilly you get the one-state solution, in one of two flavours – an apartheid state in which the great majority of the actual citizens are Jews and the Palestinians have no voice in how they are ruled, or a more broadly defined state in which everybody is a citizen but Jews are no longer the majority. Many Israel senior politicians who favour the two-state solution, including former prime ministers Ehud Olmert and Ehud Barak, have made exactly this point, even using that same inflammatory word, “apartheid”, to underline the gravity of the choice. Senior Palestinian politicians talk about it all the time. But senior American politicians are not allowed to talk like that about Israel. State Department officials tried to defend their boss’s comments for a few hours, but as the firestorm of protest by American Zionist organisations grew the Obama administration realised that Kerry had to be forced to apologise for speaking the truth. The story that they took him down into the White House basement and beat him with rubber hoses is probably untrue, but on Tuesday he recanted his heresy. “I do not believe,” Kerry said, “nor have I ever stated, publicly or privately, that Israel is an apartheid state or that it intends to become one.” Well, of course not. It’s not an apartheid state now because the non-citizen status of the Palestinians for the past 47 years is technically only temporary, pending the creation of their own state. And Israel has no intention of ever meeting the technical definition of an apartheid state, either, because that would be a public-relations disaster. However, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu seems convinced that he can avoid that outcome simply by hanging on to the occupied territories indefinitely but never formally annexing them, and many Israelis agree with him. They might even be right, but John Kerry doesn’t think so. Or at least, he didn’t until his own people worked him over a bit. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
What’s that in your hand? Anyone that has raised children at some point has run into the “hand in the cookie jar” situation. What I’m referring to is the scenario that a lot of young children get caught in. It’s comical when you ask the child, “What’s that in your hand?” and they reply, “Nothing!” as they quickly hide their hand behind their back. It’s comical when a five year old does it; it’s not so comical when government puts their hands behind their back and says the same thing. For the parent, the solution is easy, expose the truth and explain why this behaviour is not acceptable. For government, on the other hand, the solution is exposure and consequences determined by the taxpayers during an election. As a taxpayer you elect your representation (Councillor, MLA, MP) to be the parent that makes sure the child (the government) is held accountable for their actions. The tool that your representative has been given to be that parent, is the Freedom of Information legislation, or FOIP. FOIP legislation has been adopted by more than 50 free nations and free societies all over the world. These laws provide the press, taxpayers, and where applicable, opposition parties, with access to information about the performance, cost, and operation of government.
From the Legislature MLA Report by Rick Strankman On Monday, May 5, Wildrose Opposition MLA Drew Barnes from Cypress Medicine Hat will present a Private Member’s Bill, Bill 204 the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (MLA Public Interest Fee Waiver) Amendment Act. The Act is meant to allow your duly elected MLA to have the fees associated with FOIP waived (maximum 4 times in a calendar year). This will assist in giving reasonable and unimpeded access to the information taxpayers should always have access to. FOIP is an extremely bright flashlight that illuminates the darkest recesses of the back rooms of the legislature, where it seems, a great many deals have been struck. With rare exception, public business should be done in full view of the public, in the light of day, without hands behind the back. An example of the government keeping their hands behind their back and away from the light are illustrated by the passage of Bill 50 The Electric Statutes Amendment Act, passed
in 2009, that allowed the government to evaluate the over-budget, unneeded 500kv power lines to be approved in a closed door cabinet meeting, away from public light. When asked what they had behind their backs, to the horror of consumers, what they were hiding were significant increases in the power bills that we are now paying, to cover these unnecessary projects. Without the ability to hold your government to account, you will be walking into the future backwards, trying to figure out where things went wrong, and how to fix them. FOIP is a proactive way to enable the taxpayers of Alberta to walk into the future facing forward with a sustainable plan. For more information on Bill 204 please contact my office. Rick Strankman MLA, Drumheller Stettler Email: drumheller. stettler@assembly.ab.ca Twitter: @RickStrankman Website: www.RickStrankman.ca
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Glad to live in Stettler Dear editor, Re: Snow Removal & Sanding Thank You, Town of Stettler It is with heartfelt praise I want to say thank you to Melissa Robbins and all the Town of Stettler staff responsible for keeping our roads so safe through all the snowy, icy winter. The removal of tons of snow and the sand put down to combat the icy
roads show how much you all care about our safety. When I compare it with many other towns and cities, Stettler is the “BEST”. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Glad to be living in Stettler! A Happy Resident and Happy Spring Patti Howell
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Stettler ladies indulge themselves at library fundraiser ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter The library wanted Stettler women to be pampered at this year’s Bubbles and Bling Ladies Night fundraiser. The library has held ladies’ nights before, but this year they wanted to go bigger with a fundraiser. Library assistant manager Crystal Friars estimates that the library sold 65 tickets for the event. Library manager Mary Zazelenchuk wants to use the funds for furniture and technology in the new wing. Attendee Lindsey Bromley attended the fundraiser because she thinks supporting the library is important. “I think it’s an important resource for the community,” she said. True to its pampering theme, fundraiser attendees could get a neck massage, paraffin treatments, or threading. They could also partake in an electronic foot massage and a self-serve nail polish bar. If they desired, the women at the event could pick out a silly hat from the options provided and take a picture in the photo booth. As well, there were draws done throughout the night for books and other items, and a silent auction with items donated by local individuals and businesses. “I like the silent auction,” said attendee Karen Bromley, when asked about her favourite part of the night. “There are lots of good items to bid on,” Lindsey added. Those items included a popcorn gift basket, a homemade quilt, and bath products. The ladies at the event could also indulge in a buffet of hors d’oeuvres, including a chocolate fountain. The decorations were all female-centric, with a display of female-friendly books, and Pretty in Pink playing on a TV in the corner. The event was primarily a fundraiser, but Zazelenchuk had a larger purpose in mind for the event. “I’m hoping that they see the library as an accessible place to come, as a fun place to come, and as a place where you can do other things other than show up, pick up a book, and leave,” she said.
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Attendees of the Stettler library’s Bubbles and Bling fundraiser take advantage of the photo booth on May 3.
Prepare for Gaming Tournament Submitted by Crystal Friars Library news Spring is a time for renewal and we’re feeling refreshed at the Stettler Public Library. The ladies of Stettler have been rejuvenated with bubbles and bling this past Saturday night. Congratulations to the winner of the diamond pendant donated by Lawlor Jewellery—Rachel Weible! The kids’ comic book collection got a refresh with Free Comic Book Day and now it is time for the community’s soul to get a touch-up with a workshop presented by the Stettler Public Library and the Stettler United Church. On Thursday May 8 at 6:30 pm, you are invited to attend “Writing Through Grief and Loss” with author Ray McGinnis. At this workshop, Mr. McGinnis will lead us in reflecting on, and addressing, the grief and loss of someone or something meaningful—a person, a relationship, a job, a pet, etc. No previous writ-
ing experience is necessary. To register, call the library at 403-742-2292. All you gamers are invited to the Stettler Public Library’s second annual Get Ready to Rumble Gaming Tournament on Saturday, May 17. Registration for this intense tournament begins at 11 a.m. The realms of combat are Street Fighter 4, Smash Bros., Pokemon, Call of Duty, Marvel vs. Capcom, Injustice, and MTG. There will be prizes for the triumphant and snacks for everyone else. Copies of our next Reader’s Circle selection “The Casual Vacancy” by J.K. Rowling are available at the Stettler Public Library. Read Rowling’s adult debut and join us for lively discussion on Thursday June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Is LEGO your life? We have the club for you. Starting on Saturday, June 7 and meeting on each Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. is LEGO Club. It is your turn to be creative and inventive.
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Students celebrate faith with Lloydminster Youth Leadership STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter Students from ChristKing School in Stettler and Mother Teresa School in Halkirk joined students at St. Theresetta School for several fun-filled days of activity with Catholic Youth Leadership Program (CYLP) out of Lloydminster. The group of teenagers from Lloydminster set up base at the Castor school and over several days led a special mass and held various leadership boosting activities all centered around the Catholic faith. On Monday, May 5, students from all three schools gathered in the St. Theresetta gymnasium for a special dark-light concert, group activities, and music concert presented by the leadership group. Students in the Lloydminster group mixed up the afternoon with skits, musical performances, dark-light performances and group activities. At one point, groups of students – mixed groups from all three schools – stood up and performed a special cheer they had designed for their group. There were a lot of stomping feet, clapping hands, and smiling faces throughout the whole process. Twenty-one-year-old Robyn Powers is the coach with CYLP, but he started himself as a teenaged member of the group.
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Members of the Catholic Youth Leadership Program perform at St. Theresetta School in Castor on Monday, May 5. Students from ChristKing School in Stettler and St. Teresa School in Halkirk joined the Castor kids during several days of workshops and performances by the youth group from Lloydminster. “I’ve been involved since Grade 8,” he said. “One of my friends got me involved and I just kept going.” Now, he travels with the group, sometimes putting in three or four shows in a matter of a few days. The routine can be exhausting,
but it’s worth it, he said. “My favourite part is the music, because I’m a musical guy,” he said. “But when you have the kids there, the younger ones, and you go out and perform and you see the smiles growing, that’s the best.”
This year’s program is called “Through the Storm: Finding comfort in the love of God” and focuses on teaching youth strategies for making positive choices. The rock band played while the gymnasium lights were out, and CYLP mem-
bers, dressed in black, used glowsticks to write out messages. At one point, a girl in a white dress danced a flowing routine, illuminated by the black lights that made certain aspects of the performance glow. Grade 5 student Ryleigh
Bunbury, who attends St. Theresetta, was sad when the events ended on Monday afternoon. “It was awesome,” she said. “The dancing, how they put it all together with the black lights, was really neat.”
Stettler Community Garden almost ready for users to set down roots STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter Work is being done this week on the Stettler Community Garden in preparation for its launch date during the May long weekend.
The garden was the site of a storm sewer line replacement last year and Urban Dirt Work is in the final stages of finishing the work and moving topsoil back onto the garden. Once that’s done and the garden boxes are back in place, the garden will be ready for local growers to move in on
and prepare their plots, said Lee Penner, recreation director with the Town of Stettler. Plots range from as little as $5 or as much as $20 depending on the size of the plot, Penner said, and water barrels will be on site to help gardeners keep their plants hydrated.
The Community Garden Society will also have a limited variety of tools on hand to help gardeners who don’t have their own, and will be offering workshops to help newbie growers, Penner added. The Community Garden kick off is slated for the evening of Friday, May 16.
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Connor Larivee gives it his best shot during the Colin Cassidy Junior Bullriding competition this past Sunday, May 4, in Big Valley. Despite his efforts, Larivee didn’t complete his ride.
Colin Cassidy’s memory kept alive in youth bull-riding competition STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter It’s a bittersweet competition for Tom Cassidy of Big Valley, but every spring he enjoys seeing area teens mount up and try their best to ride the bulls on the final day of the Big Valley Bust
Out Rodeo. Cassidy’s son, Colin, died in 2000 and the competition started the next year as a way to pay homage to his son’s love of the sport, Cassidy explained. Every year, some of Colin’s closest friends donate their time to the event, and this year was no different.
Christopher Rowland was this year’s bullfigher, and he had his work cut out for him as the rowdy bulls at times charged after the youths kicked free from their backs and, during one scary interlude, dragged and battered a teenager around the ring after his hand got stuck. Rowland
ducked right in to distract the bull, putting his own safety in danger to grab the competitor and work his hand free. Troy Robinson, the announcer for the event, was also another childhood friend of Colin’s. Both he and Rowland donate their time to keep their friend’s
memory alive. “Colin was a junior bullrider,” Cassidy said. “We’ve had Canadian Champions come out of his memorial event.” Colin is missed every day, but the event allows his family to celebrate one of Colin’s loves – bull riding.
Colin Cassidy Memorial Junior Bullriding Results The only rider of the 10 competitors to complete his ride was Cadogan’s Bryce West, though everyone gave it a good shot. As the winner, West takes home the prize of $1,000 and a buckle.
Stettler badminton players shine in two tournaments ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter It’s been a good season for Stettler badminton players so far. First, the William E. Hay badminton team won the 3A provincials banner in Lethbridge this past weekend. “This is a big thing for the high school kids because they went through four stages: a local, a regional, a zone, and the provincials. It’s special,” said coach Chris Langford. At provincials, each match won earns the school points. Stettler had four
“teams” – two singles, and two doubles – and won seven matches, tying with Edmonton’s Old Scona for the most points in the 3A category (which is based on school population). Destiny and Kayleigh Croker won a bronze medal in intermediate girls doubles and John Langford won gold in junior boys singles, category A. This is the first time since 2000 that the badminton team has brought home a provincial banner. “Our school doesn’t always give badminton the attention that it probably deserves, but now that we’ve won the provincial banner at a higher level, maybe
badminton will get some of the esteem it needs,” Langford said. As well, badminton players from around the region competed in the Clearview and Region Athletics (CARA) tournament in Stettler on Wed., April 30. The tournament was made up of players in grades 7, 8 and 9 from around the area. There were singles, doubles, and mixed doubles games. Langford said she knew her students would do well in the tournament. “I anticipated Jenna (Brausen) and Shane (Pederson) being tough to beat,” she said. The two received ROBIN TARNOWETZKI/Independent reporter
Stettler badminton players competed in a CARA (Clearview and Regiona Athletics) tournament on Wednesday, April 30. Winners advance to a regional tournament in Red Deer.
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Nathan Hateley of Stettler U-16 is fouled as he tries to defend against the Ponoka offense in the first period of the game on Saturday, May 3 at the Camrose Sunbreaker tournament. Stettler boys lost 2-0.
first place in seniors mixed doubles. “Paul DuToit and Tye Mulgrove both advanced to the final in singles, and it was great to have a Stettler vs. Stettler final,” she added. “Paul won this time; Tye has been winning all year. Either would be a great representative. Paul was a little hungrier that day for it.” The grade nine winners advance to the Central Western Alberta Junior High Athletic Association (CWAJHAA) tournament in Red Deer this coming weekend. At the grade 7, 8 and 9
level, players compete in a local tournament and a regional tournament, and then they’re done for the year. Only one competitor, Alyssa Henderson, played badminton with a club, and Langford says, “She won decisively.” As for the others, they have to be ready to compete after six to eight practices. “All areas face the same dilemma,” Langford said. “Kids are involved in jobs now, unfortunately, and their time is limited.” She said that competing is good for the students and they get a lot out of it. “For these kids, they
enjoy the social part of it, they enjoy getting around, talking with the other kids, seeing things,” she said. “There’s a distinct sense of accomplishment.” Another advantage of competing is that players who aren’t involved in any other sports are able to have their time to shine. “For them it’s like, ‘I have my glory moment’ and that’s pretty important,” Langford said. She added that the students get nervous and excited before competing, and Langford likes responding to each student with what they need.
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Sunday night, May 4, proved to be a great night for football as the Battle River Shock had a re-match with the Millwoods Grizzlies at Foote Field in Edmonton. Although the kick off at 5:30 p.m. came with a mixture of rain and snow, both teams were ready to meet the challenge before them. The Grizzlies were first to hit the scoreboard, but the Shock were not deterred. The game proved to be a battle on the field and the scoreboard with the final score being determined with no time left on the clock. The underdog Shock team scored the game winning touchdown for a final score of 23-21, awarding them with the title Tier 2 Champions in the Capital District Minor Football Association.
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ing it more open. The changes aren’t limited to the inside, either, Mason revealed. New power carts, ball washers, garbage cans and flag poles will grace the course, as well. Currently, the course’s decision-makers are deciding on what sort of sand to fill the traps with, a decision that will be made in the next days. “Everything looks a bit greener,” Mason said. “With the rolling hills, the wildlife, a Bill Robinson design,” the course will be a dream location for local and visiting golfers. Robinson, a prominent designer of golf courses, even said that “this was one of the best pieces of land he’s had to work with,” Mason shared. Mason’s been a member with Pheasantback since 1978 and is now its head
professional and a member of the Canadian Professional Golf Association (CPGA). The loss of Pheasantback when it went into receivership was a blow. “It’s needed in Stettler,” he said. “It was unfortunate.” In addition to its 18 holes, the course offers a driving range, tournament facility called “The Nest,” the clubhouse with its restaurant and huge patio, and a golf shop. Everyone is welcome, Mason notes, adding that even while memberships are an option, they’re not required -- but offer decent savings to avid golfers. Tee times start at 7 a.m. this Saturday, May 10. To book time, or for inquiries, phone 403-742-GOLF (4653). The club is open “dusk to dawn,” Mason said.
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Steam railroading in the 21st century On March 15, Power Engineering students from NAIT and Civil Engineering students from the University of Alberta attended a stimulating one day event, beginning here in Big Valley, to examine the history of Canadian railroading. Don Totten, along with Larry Potter, Jim Potter, and Rich Graydon met with 24 students to share their knowledge of the railway industry and its development in Canada. Using audio-visual presentations to coincide the discussions, they were able to cover a wide spectrum of information. Holding the meeting in the historic Big Valley Train Station proved most advantageous as the students were able to tour the facility, visiting the different areas of the station and learning the
purpose of each area. Following the morning sessions the group enjoyed their lunch across the street at the Big Valley Inn. Afternoon activities included a visit to Warden and the historic steam locomotive 6060, followed by a visit to the west Stettler shops to see Alberta Prairie Steam #41. Many of the students said they wished they had more time and expressed their desire to return during the summer months to observe a steam train in operation. Thank you to Larry Potter for his in depth discussion of how to build and maintain a railway system, to Jim Potter for sharing his knowledge of operating a steam locomotive as well as running a train and to Rich Graydon for his colourful description of slack action
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in a train. We would also like to thank Cathy Evans, Rich Graydon and the Canadian Northern Society for all the help they provided the group in arranging this event at the Station. The Big Valley Beautification and Cultural Society will be holding a meeting for the beautification of Big Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 at the Train Station. We hope
Let’s clean up for good first impression The community is welcoming spring with our annual village clean up done on Saturday, May 3 and will be ongoing until May long weekend when all the venues will open for the summer. Let us all work to clean up our streets and yards after a long winter. We must remember you only get one chance to make a “first impression” on our guests that visit our village. On Saturday May 10, Donalda Community Promotions will host a drive-in movie in the coulees, this is held in Willow Canyon (formerly Donalda Ski Hill), gates and concession will open at 7 p.m. and the movie, “Rise of the Guardians”, will begin around 9:30 p.m. Come early enjoy a hike in the coulees before the movie. On Sunday, May 11, the Donalda Coulee Friendship Club will host a “Mother’s Day Strawberry Pancake Breakfast and Music Jam” at the Donalda Drop-in Centre, doors will open at 9 a.m., pancakes ready by 10 a.m. and served until 1 pm. What a great way to treat Mom. The Donalda Art Gallery will host an
many people will choose to attend to help with organizing the planting for this summer. Remember this year is Big Valley’s Centennial and we really want to show our visitors how much we care about our Valley. Everyone is welcome to attend. Bring your ideas and we will see what we can do together May birthday wishes go out to Sandra Schell – 2, Don Kent – 2, Alana Stefan-
ik – 4, Shelley Burnstad – 6, Joy Walker – 7, Dale Johnston – 7, Erika Stefanik – 8, Trudy Spence – 8, Hudson Stewart – 8, Wayne Garrison – 9, Marilee Colp – 10, Tennille Daychief – 10, Bentley Stewart – 10, Les Knapp – 12, Chantel Dubitz – 15, Eldon Stewart – 15, Teresa Greig – 16, Abigail Webster – 17, Rose Authenac – 20, Rilynn Stewart – 20, Deanna Skocdopole – 25, Pat Parkin – 26, Dal-
las Gordon – 26, Tim Burnstad – 27, Otto Nicklom – 28, Barry Bolton – 28, and Madison Tizzard – 30. Happy Anniversary to Don & Margaret Lane – 1, Quinton & Amanda Baird – 4, Art & Ann Tizzard – 4, Wayne & Holly Skocdopole – 7, Rick & Carmen Tizzard – 9, Bob & Sue Boswell – 12, John & Marian Rinehart – 20, Wolf & Dorothy Dressler – 22 and Russell & Alice Faye Watts – 28.
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Last dances before the summer break The Botha Senior Center will be a active little place starting at 9 a.m., tomorrow May 8, with the floor curling tournament taking place. Would like to wish all the teams participating, good luck to all, and have a lot of fun. This coming Sunday is a very important day to celebrate with your mother. It’s Mother’s Day, so what have you got plan to do with your mom, and for your mother on her special day? The BCC Commitee is holding a Mother’s Day Breakfast starting at 9 a.m. that day, so why not begin your mother day out by bringing your mom out for one fan-
tastic breakfast? They have great cooks and the food is always great, with very reasonable prices. So grab your mom out of her kitchen and bring her out for one great time, and join your friends and neighbours for breakfast that day. Monday, May 12 come and join the ladies at 9:30 a.m., at the Seniors’ Center for another day of quilting. They would love to see you join them, even for a coffee, or they are always happy to teach someone this special craft. Bingo takes place again the evening of May 13 starting at 7:15 p.m. The Jackpot has not been won
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for quite some time, so its up there and climbing. So who knows, if you join in the fun, you could be the lucky one taking it home with you. Make sure you come out to the Botha Hall again this
coming Friday at 7:30 p.m. for another great time. It’s the last of three more dances before they take their summer break and for everyone life gets extremely busy with all the summer work that needs to be done before
fall. The “Ralph and Friends Band” will be the entertaining folks for the evening, which are a fantastic band to dance to and also listen to, so make sure you join in the fun. The committee is asking everyone to bring with them buns/sandwiches or pastry with them to share at the evening luncheon. Hope you can make it out that evening, as it’s a lot of fun and there is no age limit on any of these dances. Here we are into May and Old Man Winter still refuses to give up. This passed weekend he hit again leaving the ground white for us all. Hopefully, he decides to leave soon
and the weather warms up quickly as in a couple of weeks the campgrounds all around will be reopening for everyone’s enjoyment. It will be nice to see them reopen for camping season again, which means water fun, camp fires etc for everyone to enjoy, but Winter, you must disappear and let spring take over, as with this weather being so unpredictable, the water will never have a chance to heat up. So hopefully, things will end soon and warm up. But in closing, I would like to wish every mother out there, a great Mother’s Day and hope your day turns out fantastic.
Community garage sale at the end of the month First off the top, I will wish all of the mothers who read my column a Happy Mothers’ Day this coming Sunday, May 11. Remember to give your kids an extra hug on this day, because without them you couldn’t celebrate this wonderful day. The Rumsey Firemen will be hosting their Mothers’ Day Breakfast this coming Sunday, May 11 from 9 to 11:00 a.m. You may wonder why the early hours; well, during a typical spring, the farmers are pretty anxious to get back to seeding so they serve pretty early. Now this year may be a little different, but you never can tell by the end of the week, it could be dry enough to get going. I know the grain farmers are getting eager to get their equipment turning. The original Storch clan had their Christmas-In-Springtime celebration in at the Drop-In this past Sunday. Helen was happy to report that most made it in spite
of the wintery weather we were experiencing at the time. They missed seeing Else from Edmonton and Richard and Mavis from Pigeon Lake. They enjoyed an afternoon of reminiscing, playing cards and, of course, too much delicious food. Donna Sengaus called to let me know that when she hosted the birthday club at St. Mary’s lodge last April 21, there were six birthdays to celebrate. In the Lodge, Velma Weis and Elaine Morse celebrated and upstairs in Extended Care, there were Ely Goddard, Lizzie Nelson, Cristel Jakob and Yvonne Van Cauwenberye; who celebrated her 102nd birthday! Pat Hatt will be hosting on May 12 so come and join in on the fun. Lorraine Foesier called in to let the community know that Rural Crime Watch is converting their notification system to email. If you would like to get on the list, just call Lorraine. The Ru-
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ral Crime Watch will notify you if anything has happened in this area that you should be aware of. Don’t forget to be thinking about the 1964 graduating class’s 50th reunion plans. Linda Helmer and Al Gerdung are heading up a committee to spearhead this event. They would also like to include the years of 1963 and 1962. You can contact Linda at 403-368-2170 and Al at 403-3682171 if you have information to pass on. Minor ball is expected to get going this week, so if you haven’t
registered with Kent and Jill Holowath yet, give them a call so they can place your young one onto a team. The Rumsey community Library is planning a Community Garage sale on the Saturday at the end of the month of May so keep it in mind. We are looking for more people to bring their things in so give me a call to book a table. This is what I found for Mother’s Day, hope you enjoy: A Thought for Mothers Day Who shared with you your day of birth: And watched you grow till when You just couldn’t wait to go to school. To tie your shoes, and hold a pen. Who helped you through the mumps and measles; And slipped the treats into your lunch, Who doctored up your battle-
Well done to gold medal winners in dance And still, we have snow! That didn’t stop people from coming out to the multi-family garage sale this weekend. Good to see so many and thanks for all the help we had. It’s always appreciated. Gloria and Stan Diegel attended the Saturday night dance recital at the P.A.C. Centre. Grandchildren Bridget and Elliot Skocdopole performed in both Friday and Saturday night events with the JD Dance Studio. Meanwhile, granddaughters Sadie and Sophie Diegel were in dance competition at Olds on the weekend. Sadie’s group won three gold; Sophie’s group won two gold and one silver. Percy and Paulette Heer drove to Three Hills to attend the dance recital there where granddaughter Josie Wideman was in Highland and Lyrical dance. Coming home was not so much fun as, yes once again, it snowed! Donna MacKay along with five other Heartland Belle’s attended a supper at Three Hills on Saturday night where over 100 Red Hat Ladies gathered. Donna
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also enjoyed an overnight visit from her sister Irma and a friend, both from Fairview, AB. They were on their way home from a week in B.C. She also received a call from her son Jim, in Eastern Canada this week. Then on Friday Donna and Betty Hadwin had a day in Red Deer. Thelma Davits has been back home for a few days, helping daughter Mareena move into her new place. Thelma stayed with son Jason, had breakfast, brunch or dinner with Fred and Velvet, Tammy, Paulette to name a few before heading home to Kimberly, B.C. on Friday. The Big Knife 4-H Beef Club
had their annual mini show on Sunday, April 27 in Donalda. Participants from the area were the Derr girls, Kassandra and Jasmine Diegel, Alex, Chandler and Bridget Skocdopole, Joseph and Jundae Ventnor and McKenzie Hankins to name a few. Good luck to all our 4-H’ers in the upcoming show and sale. Cash bingo will be held on Saturday, May 17 (pending the next blizzard). Doors open 6:30 p.m. Early bird starts at 7 p.m. Coffee and cake half time. Everyone welcome. Word has come of the passing of Lyle Heer in Ponoka General Hospital after a battle with cancer. Lyle was born and raised south of Gadsby to parents John and Mary Heer. He was predeceased by his father John and brother Terry. Sympathies to his mother Mary, brother Johnny and many cousins in the area. Lyle was 62 years old. I would like to wish all the moms, grandmoms, aunts, etc. a very Happy Mother’s Day.
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scarred face When the neighborhood bully came on with a crunch. Who explained to you the birds and bees; To always love and never to hate, And when your favorite jeans were torn, Who mended the knees and spared their fate. Who worried most about your graduation And made sure you were ready on time For the day you decided to dance to the tune Of the wedding bells chime. No one else but mother would have shared all of these joys. And asked for so little pay. So that is why I think all mothers Well deserve this special day By R. Tizzard.
Join the workbee and enjoy Mom’s day breakfast Attention all Erskine residents: the Erskine rec board is hosting a work bee on Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Waverly Club rooms with work gloves, rakes ,etc. The more that join, the quicker it will get done. So far there is no snow or rain predicted in that long range forecast. Erskine IOOF is hosting their annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a door prize for one lucky mother and a 50/50 draw. Adults $7, Kids 6-12 are $5, and 5 and under eat free. All proceeds go towards updating the IOOF hall. The opera is coming to Erskine school on May 12. Alberta Opera presents Aladdin and students will help out in the production. It should be a great experience for all. The CARA badminton tournament was held last week in Stettler and Erskine came out as winners in singles and doubles. These students now compete in Red Deer for CWAJHAA this weekend, singles on Friday and doubles on Saturday. The
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students who will be attending on behalf of Erskine school are: Grade 7 girl’s singles, Brenda Antle who placed first at CARA and for boys singles, Zach Lachowsky placed second. Grade 8 singles girl’s, Rachel Morbeck came in third and will be attending for the second place spot that had to drop out. Grade 7 doubles Carson Neitz and Jackson Squires placed first, and Grade 8 girl’s doubles, Gracie Morbeck and Jaiden Stotz also came in first. Congratulations everyone and have a fun time in Red Deer this weekend. The fourth annual Hank Boer Fun Run is scheduled for May 15 at 1 p.m. and money raised will go towards the Stollery’s Children Hospital.
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Lots of year-end activity By Caitlin Forseth & Damien Benjamin Stettler Middle School With April gone and May upon us, and the school year almost at its end, we had our last dance of the year last Friday. Everyone that attended had a great time and danced their little hearts out. Tomorrow the 7A and 7C classes are going to the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller as a part of their science unit called Planet Earth. They will be exploring the museum and going on a hike through the valley. They will also be learning even more about the three types of rocks already discussed in class. The 7B and 7D classes are scheduled to go as well at the end of May. SMS grade 7 and 8 badminton players had a very successful evening last Wednesday at C.A.R.A. There was a lot of great action and quite a few players placed in the top three. As a result, a large number of players will be advancing to C.W.A.J.H.A.A. in Red Deer this weekend. Denny Park and Ryan Mielke will be competing in the Grade 8 boys singles event. Adam Shirley/Jay Nichols and Talon Conner/Davin Nattestad will be competing in Grade 8 boys doubles event. Rachael Deaver/Kodi Nichols will be competing in Grade 8 girls doubles event. Kayla Myshaniuk and Syd Poapst will be competing in the Grade 8 girls singles event. Rebecca Bridge/ Holden Perry and Reece Frank/Cole Heck will be competing in the Grade 7 mixed doubles event. Good luck to the players this weekend. Only first and second place finishers get to advance, so we want to give mention to our third place finishers: Tara Raho and Morgan Wiggins in Grade 7 girls doubles, Isaac Hernando in Grade 7 boys singles, Sam Hamelin in Grade 8 boys singles, Jared Lee and Jordan Burkard in Grade 7 boys doubles, and Shayna Brower and Erik Rost in Grade 8 mixed doubles. Congratulations to all the players. Stettler Middle School also hosted a Grade 6 badminton tournament last Thursday. We had a great turnout with Big Valley, Donalda, Erskine, Halkirk Catholic School, Theresetta Catholic School, and Brownfield attending. Thank you to everyone
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Badminton winners – Advancing to CWAJHAA are (back row) Kayla Myshaniuk, Davin Nattestad, Jay Nichols, Adam Shirley, Sydney Poapst, Denny Park, (front row) Holden Perry, Rebecca Bridge, Rachael Deaver, Kodi Nichols,Ryan Mielke. Missing are Talon Connor, Cole Heck, Reece Frank. who participated and to the coaches for making it a great event. Tomorrow, the drummer from The Crash Test Dummies, Mitch Dorge, will be at SMS to talk to our students about responsible actions and managing high-risk behaviours. A big thank-you goes out
to Dick Richards and the Co-operators Insurance for sponsoring him as our guest speaker. On May 14, the grade 6s will be writing Part A of the language arts PAT exam. There will be no school on May 16 due to a day in lieu of parentteacher interviews and
May 19 due to Victoria Day. Mark June 3 on your calendar for the annual Night of the Bands final concert of the year. It will take place at the PAC at 7 p.m. We hope to see a full house. Miss Damberger’s Drama 7 and 8 classes are presently working
on their reader’s theatre units. Each group picked their own script and will be performing them this week. The Grade 6 classes are currently preparing for their annual field trip, which will take place on May 27. This year, they will be going to the Reyn-
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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). †Until June 30, 2014, lease a new 2014 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get as low as 1.49% lease annual percentage Available in most new rate (LAPR) financing for up to 24 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $44,149 at 1.49% LAPR for up to 24 months with $1,950 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $299, total lease obligation is $9,126 and optional buyout is $22,516. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $8,500, Ford Credit Cash of $1,200 and freight and air tax of $1,800 but excludes optional Ford vehicles with 6-month features, administration and registration fees(administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 40,000km for 24 months apply. Excess kilometrage charges of 16¢per km for pre-paid subscription F-Series, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. *Purchase a new 2014 F-250 Super Cab XLT 4x4 Western Edition with power seats for $39,999 after Manufacturer Rebate of $6,500 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,800 but excludes optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. 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Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. ▲Offer only valid from May 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before April 30, 2014. Receive $500 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2014/2015 Ford Fiesta (excluding S), Focus (excluding S and BEV), C-MAX, and $1,000 towards all other Ford models (excluding Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, and Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ®: Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. ‡F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 48 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales reports, up to December 2013. ††Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible with SYNC® – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. 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CHAPMAN Blair Allan It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Blair Allan Chapman, aka Pork Chop. Blair was born in Bashaw, Alberta on May 2, 1982. He began his journey in life on a farm south of Erskine where he enjoyed being able to roam free; play in the mud puddles, with baby calves and all things outdoors. At the age of 8 destiny took him to Red Deer where he attended Parkland School for the next 12 years, coming home to the farm every weekend. After graduation in 2002, at the age of 20, he moved into an adult home with his second family, often returning to the farm for visits. Throughout his life, Blair was able to learn sign language, received many awards and had plenty of adventures. Blair passed away peacefully on April 30, 2014 in his home, 2 days short of his 32nd birthday. Blair will always be remembered for his infectious giggle and the smile you just couldn’t wipe off his face. Blair has left to mourn his parents, Ritchie and Harriet Chapman, brother Mark Chapman (Pam and Connor Gallant), nephews Jade and Kaiden, niece Brooklyn, second family of Seth and Ryan and all his aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by grandparents Pony and Eileen Chapman and grandmother Karla Jones. A funeral service for the late Blair Chapman was held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta with Jan Richardson of Stettler United Church officiating. A loving tribute of memories was presented by Debbie McNeill and Blaine Stevens. A pictorial presentation with favorite musical selections was shown. Following the service family and friends joined together for a balloon release to say farewell accompanied by singing Happy Birthday to Blair. A luncheon was served by the Union Hall Ladies during a time of sharing memories and birthday cake. Donations in memory of Blair are gratefully accepted to Parkland Community Living and Support Society or a charity of your choice c/o Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, 403-742-3422, who are entrusted with the care and arrangements. To send or view condolences to Blair’s family please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
Card Of Thanks Leo Gitzel and family would like to thank the many people, who supported us from the time of Dodie’s surgery in December to her passing at home on April 19, 2014. The many cards, well wishes, prayers and expressions of love were very encouraging and helped to ease her days. The gifts of food were so appreciated by the family who were caring for her and the flowers lifted all our spirits. Special thanks to Lucille, our palliative care nurse who advised and supervised Dodie’s care, the staff at Brennen Funeral Home whose caring manner helped us through a difficult time, the Lutheran Ladies who served us so graciously, Scott Pfeiffer who played the organ that Dodie loved to hear and, finally, Pastor Ross Helgeton who conducted a service that so aptly reflected Dodie’s strong faith in God. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Leo Gitzel Janice & Matt Kubitza Barry and Deb Gitzel Patti & Mitch Koehler
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VOYSEY Teddy (Ted) Donald Voysey, beloved husband of Barbara of Calgary, passed away on May 3, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Ted was born in Stettler, Alberta on August 18, 1933 and grew up on a farm in the Botha District; eventually moving away to pursue to a career in the oil patch, settling in Calgary. Ted leaves behind his loving wife, Barbara; two daughters, Penny MacLean (Marshall) and Billie-Jo Voysey (Len); three grandchildren Cole Mercier, Kelsey and Jared MacLean; step-children Pam, Jerry and Rodney Howes, their children and grandchildren; as well as many other friends and relatives. Ted was predeceased by his mother and father, Jewel and Doug Voysey and a sister, Janet McKay. Ted will be interned with his parents in at the Botha Woodlands Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Chinook Hospice, 1261 Glenmore Trail S.W., Calgary AB T2V 4Y8. A special ‘thank you’ to all the staff at Unit 100 and Unit 47 at the Foothills Hospital; and the staff at the Chinook Hospice for the compassionate care Ted received during his stay. “As I travel on life’s pathway, know not what the years may hold; as I ponder, hope grows fonder, precious memories flood my soul”
IN loving memory of Mom and Grandma MARGARET STAUFFER passed away May 12, 1991. Remembering you is easy We do it every day But missing you is a heartache That never goes away. Always missed and loved Eva & family WOODS In memory of Robert Woods Mar. 21, 1934 - May 11, 2013 Those special memories of you will always bring a smile If only we could have you back for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again, just like we used to do. You were loved so very much, and will always be too. The fact that your no longer here, will always cause us pain, but you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again. Forever loved and sadly missed, your loving family. The Stettler
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Card Of Thanks WE would like to express our thanks to family and friends for their visits, cards, prayers, phone calls, flowers, food, all the kind thoughts and words, and the generous donations made in Bob’s memory. Special thanks to Dr. Lockhat and the nursing staff at SHSF for the care and kindness shown during Bob’s hospital stays. Thanks to Rev. Jan Richardson for her support and the beautiful service, the Stettler Funeral Home for all their help and caring in making the arrangements, the U.C.W. ladies for the lovely lunch, Doug McKay for his gift of music and Barb & Larry Dawson for their heartfelt words expressed. All the support we have received by so many means so very much to us. The Rumberger Family
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P&H Elevator Preservation Society Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stettler Board of Trade building. Everyone welcome.
Anniversaries
Larry & Lois Robinson are celebrating 40 years of marriage! Congratulations to the most amazing parents, grandparents and role models!
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Bridal shower for Mary Elizabeth White and Aarron Yanitski at Erskine Evangelical Free Church, Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. CANMORE EAGLES “Rocky Mountain” Hockey School. August 11 - 15 or 18 - 22. Two on-ice sessions daily, lunch and jersey. Patrick Marleau confirmed for August 11 - 15. $450. Ages 5 - 16. More info at canmoreeagles.com 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.
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bride elect of
Aaron Yanitski May 10, 2 pm at Erskine E-Free Church All ladies welcome!
NEW ENTRANT ROGRAM FOR EGG PRODUCTION launched by Egg Farmers of Alberta! All the information is online: http://eggs.ab.ca/ egg-industry/ New-Entrant-Program.
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Bashaw Star deadline for Wed. 21 paper is Wed. May 14 noon Rimbey Review deadline for Tues. May 20 paper is Wed. May 14 noon Stettler & Weekender for Wed. May 21 & Fri. May 23 Deadline is Fri. May 16 Noon Castor Advance regular deadline
Sylvan Lake News Eckville Echo for Thur. May 22 Deadline is Fri. May 16 noon Classifieds 403-309-3300 Have a safe & Happy Holiday
Old Tyme Dancing! With live music and a supper! Thursday, May 15 The Hub (upstairs at the Stettler Rec Centre) 6202-44 Ave. Cocktails: 5 p.m. Hot Supper: 6 p.m. Dance: 7-10 p.m. Music by: Old Tyme Aires Catered by: Catering By Sara Tickets $17.50/person, Dance only $10/person Supper only: $14 Available at the door Sponsored†by: Stettler Old Tyme Dance Club Everyone Welcome Young & Old!
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Garage Sales Bashaw PELICAN POINT GARAGE SALES. 3 families moving. Sat. May 17, 9-5. Tools, household, antiques, canning jars, garden tools and much more. RR204 and Hwy. 53. Follow signs and arrows.
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LIVE in Caregiver (Nanny). Full-time live in caregiver required for 2 children aged 2 years and 5 years old in private household setting in Stettler, AB. Duties include supervise and care of children and assume full responsibility of household in absence of parents. Please email your resume to neetuparmar99 @gmail.com
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BURMAC MECHANICAL requires a RECEPTIONIST, To cover maternity leave. Competitive Wage, benefits available. Apply in person preferred 6118 50 Ave, Stettler or fax resume to: 403-742-1609
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Part-time Receptionist Please send resumes to Aspen Ford Sales Box 1180 4402-42 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 fax 403-742-1544 or email cathy@aspenford.ca or in person
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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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Victoria Day Holiday company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator Hours & Deadlines operators, meals & lodging
Ponoka News for Wed. May 21 Deadline is Thurs. May 15 @ 5
Mary- Elizabeth White
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In search of a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our Petrofield team. You will responsible for material handling and deliveries. This position requires the following competencies: vehicle operation, vehicle inspections, preventative maintenance, administrative reporting, projects and other assignments. The qualifications needed are the following: grade 12, minimum 2 years’ experience in similar type trucking and experience in a manufacturing environment, valid driver’s license class 5 and a clean driver’s abstract. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. Please email or fax resume to 403-742-1905 or e-mail jnishida@petrofield.com WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.
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JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.
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CAMERON Bay Holdings Inc. operating as MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS, in Central Alberta, is now hiring FULL TIME Food Counter Attendants. PART TIME applications will be accepted from Canadian and Permanent Residents currently living in Canada. Basic duties include making food and serving customers. All stores are 24 hours, except Stettler, which has extended late night hours and applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts, including evening, weekends and nights shifts. Students, stay home moms, retired persons, we offer part time flexibility to fit your lifestyle, as well as scholarship programs for students. Wages range from $10.25 to 11.00 per hour and we will train. Benefits are included and we offer opportunities for advancement. Apply in person at any of the following locations: Ponoka 4419 Hwy 2A; Lacombe 5510 Hwy 2A, Red Deer Gasoline Alley at 37479 Hwy 2 and 37428 Hwy 2 and Stettler at 4721A 70th Street or on line at cbay22@telus.net or fax resume to 403-783-4251
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GM DEALER REQUIRES 3rd/4th/Journeyman Techs. GM/Diesel experience an asset. Competitive wages, full benefits. Email resume to: donheeg2003@yahoo.ca or fax to 780-645-3564. Attention: Don. No phone calls please. Smyl Motors, St. Paul, Alberta.
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Central Alberta Tile One has an immediate need for an experienced Bookkeeper/Controller to be an important member of their locally owned and operated flooring store. Candidate will be responsible for maintaining a complete set of computerized books including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger and reports as required. If interested in this role and possess the necessary skills please email your resume to employment@catile1.com
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COFFEE TREE is looking for energetic customer service oriented individuals. Please apply in person with resume to 4814-50 St., Stettler.
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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
Case IH Equipment Dealer in CORONATION and STETTLER is now accepting applications for a
PARTS MANAGER or LEAD COUNTER PARTS PERSON with AG experience.
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 definite asset but not mandatory. • • • • • •
WE OFFER: Competitive Wages Annual Work boot reimbursement RRSP Plan Benefits Package Sick Days Monthly Bonus If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful and growing organization, then forward your resume to:
FUTURE AG INC. Attn: Human Resources Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax 403-342-0396 or email to: hr@futureag.ca HD LICENSED TECHNICIAN for several Alberta areas. Must have or willing to obtain CVIP licence. Please email or fax applications to: Carillion Canada Inc.; dlefsrud@carillionalberta.ca Fax 780-336-2461.
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DO YOU LIKE WORKING with animals? Do you want to be part of a successful team? Red Willow Pork Farm is now accepting applications for SWINE TECHNICIANS, offering competitive wages, a very good health plan, quarterly bonuses and quarterly free pork incentive. Fax resume with references to 1-855-499-3953 or email rwp@cciwireless.ca
GREAT OPPORTUNITY Afternoon Shift CNC Lead Hand / Supervisor Nexus Engineering is currently looking for Afternoon shift Lead hand/supervisor. Duties include, ensuring production flow on Mazak C.N.C lathe and mills, trouble shooting, min 1 years experience as a lead hand/supervisor in a machine shop. We offer competitive wages, company paid benefits and a RRSP matching plan. Please forward resumes to: resume @nexusengineering.ca INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR The Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association is ready to add to our winning team and are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join us. The right individual will innovate and grow Provincial and National Agency business, work to grow and develop opportunities and manage our advertising account list as Advertising Director for Alberta’s community newspapers. Manage client relationships and work with our Advertising Committee
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Position Type: Team leader Schedule: Full-time Job Location: Edmonton, For a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications please visit:
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1193509 Alberta Inc., 4629 59 Street, Stettler, AB needs 2 FT perm Food Service Supervisors ASAP to co-ordinate activities of staff & ensure food service and quality control at Subway in Stettler. $13.50/hr, 40 hrs/wk. High School & 1 year experience required. Must be available between the hours of 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. for a variety of shift times and days.
CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. o/a McDonald’s in Stettler and Lacombe is now hiring F/T & P/T Food Service Supervisors. Wages are $12.50 to $13.50/hr, depending on experience and availability. Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 yrs. previous experience in fast food and supervisor exp. Must be able to supervise crew of up to 20 people at one time. Part time applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents currently living in Canada. Apply in person at 5510 Hwy 2A, Lacombe, T4L 1W3 or 4721A 70 Street, Stettler T0C 2L0 or email resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.
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CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. o/a McDonald’s in Red Deer Gasoline Alley East and West is now hiring F/T & P/T Food Service Supervisors. Wages are $12.50 to $13.50/hr, depending on experience and availability. Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 yrs. previous experience in fast food and supervisor exp. Must be able to supervise crew of up to 20 people at one time. Part time applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents currently living in Canada. Apply in person at 37479 or 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer, or email resume to: cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.
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STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated employees. We are currently hiring for the position of:
INSTRUMENTATION MAINTENANCE For Shutdown Work (Full-Time, Red Deer Area) The ideal candidate will have the following: • Journeyman Instrumentation Mechanic • CSTS (Version 0.9) • Dedication to safety; reflected in practice and experience • Supervisory experience with excellent communication & organizational skills • Strong focus on customer satisfaction • Team player Starting Rate: $42.63/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
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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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This is a fast-paced environment & ideal candidate would be able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to take initiative & consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service.
This project runs from May - September 2014, and will be by hand only-tools supplied LOA and travel pay also supplied
FUTURE AG INC. “People You Can Count On”, is offering the opportunity to grow in your career with a thriving company. We offer an exemplary benefits package, hourly wages, annual work boot reimbursement, RRSP plan, sick days, monthly bonus and continuous professional training in a positive friendly environment. If you have a great attitude and integrity, FUTURE AG is offering you an exciting career opportunity.
Are you looking to grow your career in a drug and alcohol free environment, surrounded by a great team? Then Profoxx Energy would like to hear from you. We are a professional fast growing company that offers competitive wages and benefits in a fun and safe environment. Submit your resume to: careers@profoxxenergy.com Or by fax 780-622-5056 We thank all those who apply, but only those chosen for interview will be contacted
To apply, forward your resume to: FUTURE AG INC. Attn: Markus Box 1510 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax 403-742-5626
Pressure Control Assembler Technician
MAINTENANCE PERSON Large swine facility requires maintenance person. Someone capable of plumbing, welding, minor electrical & groundskeeping will be given consideration. Exp. in all areas is not necessary, but a general pride of the overall appearance & operation of the facility is mandatory. Excellent wage & benefit plan to the successful candidate. Fax resume with references to 1-855-499-3953 or email rwp@cciwireless.ca
Nexus is currently seeking a mechanical individual to perform assembly & testing of all BOP’s and Pressure Control Equipment. Duties include heavy lifting, manual labour, operating forklift and overtime as necessary. We offer a competitive wage, benefits and RRSP plan. Experience is not mandatory, but a definite asset. Email resume to resume@ nexusengineering.ca
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PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Hydrovac trucks, is accepting Class 1 Drivers able to resumes for the following transport and operate positions: heavy equipment. * General Labourers Aerial truck operator with * Industrial Painters tree trimming experience. * Sandblasters Must have Q endorsement. * Material Handler 780-656-0659; * Automotive Electrical Smoky Lake. Technician * Journeyman Welder / Apprentice Business * 2nd Yr Welder with Opportunities Aluminum experience
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MOONWALKERS Indoor Play Center MOONWALKERS is seeking Active and Energetic Mature individuals for rewarding Part-Time and Full-Time customer service positions at our facility in the Village of Alix. Duties include but not limited to: • Front desk reception • Cash receipting • Party room reservations • Light cleaning Qualifications: • Experienced cashier or familiarity with cash reconciliation procedures • Experience working with the general public especially children • Ability to work independently at times • Ability to be remain tactful and calm at all times Candidates must be available to work day, evening and weekend shifts.
We are looking for someone with: - A clean Class 1 or 3 Drivers License with air brakes. - Gravel truck experience preferred - Safety tickets an asset but not necessary - Experience on other earth moving equipment would also be an asset.
Successful Candidates will be subject to a Criminal Record check. WHMIS and First Aid training will be provided.
Northstar Trucking provides - A safe positive work environment - Well maintained late model equipment - Competitive wages with overtime pay
Manager Moonwalkers Box 145 Alix, AB T0C 0B0 Email: recreation@villageofalix.ca Fax: 403-747-2226
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F/T MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (INNISFAIL) Innisfail, Alberta facility is in need of an energetic maintenance person. DUTIES: Performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs including troubleshooting on heating, cooling, ventilation systems; minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, appliances, & furniture. Handle minor painting, repairing drywall, and building upkeep. Provide oversight of outside contracted repair companies, snow removal. Preference will be given to candidates with previous institutional maintenance experience.
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ROYAL LEPAGE GREAT FAMILY HOME with 3 bdrms / 2 baths. Close to the rec center and golf course. Large lot with Dbl garage. AFFORDABLE PRICE @ $249,000.
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NEW 4 BDRM / 2 BATH BUNGALOW. Quality upgrades throughout this nice home. Nicely landscaped, garage and solarium. Great family home. $239,900.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;LOOK WHAT WE FOUND!â&#x20AC;? Small â&#x20AC;&#x153;townâ&#x20AC;? living at an affordable price. Excellent family home in Erskine with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, on a 0.75 acre lot. Large attached garage and large rear deck that overlooks the spacious back yard. Large garden spot and room to build a shop. Quick possession. CA0035987. $354,900.
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ROCHON SANDS - Year round living in this lovely 5 bdrm / 3 bath hillside bungalow. 1.2 acres, fully treed property and just a short walk to the lake. $549,000.
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RENTERS WANTED â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Attention: truckers, welders, mechanics etc. Great opportunity to lease this office building/shop situated on 1.94 acres fenced yard. Available immediately. Total leasable space is 6940 square feet including shop area of 3881 square feet. Will consider multi-year triple net lease. Basic triple net lease is $12.10 per square foot. CA0034752.
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It has recently been painted on the inside & laminate flooring has replaced the original carpets. The backyard is totally fenced with RV parking as well. $169,000. Call Edna.
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WANTED: Old tube audio equipment. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, stereo, recording and theatre sound equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call toll free 1-800-947-0393.
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Farm Equipment
2010
FASTER IN THE FIELD! Get more work done faster and save on fuel. Chip Tuning Safely gives you 15% more power. AG equipment, semis. 1-888-920-1351; Dieselservices.com.
895
FLEXI-COIL 6000 AIR DRILL, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 3450 TBH tank, double shoot, 7.5â&#x20AC;? 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
Farm Custom Work
2080
CUSTOM seedbed preparation with Lemken 403-704-3509 No Sun. call please
Livestock
2100
Laverndene Acres Yearling Red Angus Bulls for Sale
Lavern Wideman Castor, AB 403-882-2185
LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled BEAUTIFUL Red and black two year SPRUCE TREES. olds and yearlings. Semen 4 - 6 ft., $35 each. tested. Combest Limousin Machine planting; $10/tree Farm. (403)742-5211 (includes bark mulch and LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled, fertilizer). 20 tree minimum yearlings & long yearlings, order. Delivery fee: Sires, Romn Tuff Enuff & $75 - $125/order. Quality Shop Talk, Semen tested guaranteed. 403-820-0961 & docile. 403-540-5951 MASSIVE TREE SALE. PUREBRED red and black Hardy tree, shrub, Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year and berry seedlings. olds. Semen tested Perfect for shelterbelts or and delivered. landscaping. Full boxes as Vicwin Farms low as $1/tree. Bundles of 403-784-3517, 10 as low as $1.29/tree. 403-318-7363. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. PUREBRED red and black 1-866-873-3846 or Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year treetime.ca olds. Semen tested and delivered. Vicwin Farms Misc. for 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363. Sale
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SAWMILLS from only $4,397. 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.
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Farm Custom Work
OATS
AC Juniper, AC Morgan, AC Mustang, Derby. CDC Go Wheat, Winter & spring Triticale, Silage Peas CDC Meadow field peas, NON GMO Canola, Polish & Argentine 403-556-2609 MastinSeeds.com BRIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 COMMON SEAD OATS 97% germ. Colour sorted. Call Glen Lepard 403-740-2872. 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 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 Rent #3000 - #3200
1760
Positions Wanted
BARLEY
AC Metcalfe, Busby, Seebee, Sundre.
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Houses For Sale
4020
REDUCED $10,000 Near Coronation Park & Trails
Lovely 1484 sq.ft. 1/2 duplex. 3 bdrms. up, 4 bathrooms, Bsmt. newly developed. Dble. garage. Hardwood floors. Quick possession. Was $349,900 Now $339,900 Agent selected 403-396-5516 cell or Mon-Wed 314-4318
4090
1680
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME & LEG CRAMPS? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years; www.allcalm.com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-765-8660.
2200
Manufactured Homes
LOGS BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, Semi loads of pine, spruce, ERSKINE, AB. tamarack, poplar. 40, two year old virgin bulls Price depends on location. for sale at the farm. Lil Mule Logging Fully guaranteed. 403-318-4346 Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, SEASONED SPLIT Terry 403-740-5037 FIREWOOD Ricky 403-740-5711. email 4.5 kms. West of Stettler bardale@xplornet.com Call 403-323-0744 GOOD QUALITY BLACK ANGUS SIRE, registered, $4,500. Garden Phone 403-578-3312.
Supplies
Seed Grain
Horse/Stock Trailers
2170
HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504
Grain, Feed Hay
2190
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252 LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds WANTED: Hay land to put up on shares. 403-742-4337
2080
BALE HAULING Self load and unload
DAVID UNRUH Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4674
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
CROSS COUNTRY HOMES SPRING CLEARANCE. All show homes priced to move and ready for quick possession. 20 X 76 homes starting at $112,500! Visit us in Acheson or call 780-470-8000; www.crosscountryhomes.com HOW can you make your phone ring & make some quick cash? Place your ad here. . .
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
3060
Suites
L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005 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
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours
BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter)
780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS STETTLER: 2 bdrm. main floor, close to school & downtown, $850 + $850 s.d. and shared utilities. N/S, 403-741-7442
Industrial
3130
Brand new 6200 ft2 shop with offices
FOR LEASE in Stettler. Large overhead doors, great access and location, excellent for trucking or manufacturing with room for expansion. Please contact 403-742-1330
Storage Space
3160
STETTLER MINI STORAGE 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
403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Elaine Willis -Williams 403-742-4567 403-742-2745 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
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STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 403-742-0681 Vivian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 403-742-3935
VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and confidential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the callerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need.
Just Dial - 403-742-1155
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403-309-3300 1-877-223-3311
Accounting
1010
Thorogood Pinches
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Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca THIS WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EYE SPY WINNER IS Dave Seibel Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
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
1130
FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5â&#x20AC;?Continuous Eaves â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gutter Cleanâ&#x20AC;? Leaf Protection
Call Barry Harvey
403-742-8838 *27 years experience*
Electrical Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656
1150
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
www.gkdpca.com
403-742-5111
1029
CAGE ELECTRIC LTD. Electrical Contractor Owner: Lou MacDougall Master Electrician
403-741-5523 Furnace Cleaning
1193
Stettler Furnace Cleaning
AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
Quality Collision Repair and Professional Serviceâ&#x20AC;Ś Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
JT AUTO BODY LTD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
Cabinet Makers
1054
Personal Services
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
1260
Qualified and Reputable
Glass Shops
HEARTLAND GLASS
â&#x20AC;˘ Locks repinned & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Windshields repaired & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors â&#x20AC;˘ All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
C.R. GLASS
LTD.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Service Specialistsâ&#x20AC;?
Randy Long â&#x20AC;˘ Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Automotive Needs
403-742-2520
LAW OFFICE
Town & Country Big or Small â&#x20AC;ŚWE DO IT ALL! Phone: 403-742-5830 Please leave a message if no answer
1330
â&#x20AC;˘ Power Rake â&#x20AC;˘ Aerate â&#x20AC;˘ Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
403-742-5237
Misc. Services
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529
Ceramic, Porcelain, Slate and Travertine Tile Natural and Manufactured Stone Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace Custom Showers and Moreâ&#x20AC;Ś
Gary G. Grant Law Office
Liviu Oprea Cell: 403-740-9317 Email: mobiletile@telus.net
4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Phone: 403-742-4437
Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street
1290
IUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TILE & STONE V I L Sales and Installation
ourlaw2@telus.net
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
Misc. Services
1290
Fax 403-742-2522
J & L Garages, Doors & More
Misc. Services
1290
Tru-Fence Good Fences Make Good Neighbours!
Steve E. Saar to replace existing mobile home at: Lot 25, Block 24, Plan 5257TR 4720 - 45 Avenue, Alix
Appeals may be submitted to the Village Office, 4849 - 50 Street, Alix T0C 0B0 by May 14, 2014
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
Public Hearing Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaws: BYLAW 1523-14, providing for the rezoning of a portion of NE 3438-21-W4M (new lot number Lot __ Block __ Plan 142____) from the Country Residence Agriculture (CRA) District to the Industrial (I) District. BYLAW 1525-14, providing for the closure of Municipal Reserve in the Hamlet of Erskine namely Lot 3MR Block 14 Plan 0526602 located between No. 14 Alberta Avenue and No. 6 MacRae Street and to dispose of this land for less than its market value. The purpose of the proposed closure and disposal is to acquire a 16 feet (5.0 metre) wide strip of Municipal Reserve along the east side of Highway 835 adjacent to the subject hamlet block in exchange for Lot 3MR Block 14 Plan 0526602, in order to construct a Multi-Use Pathway on Lots 5 & 6 Block 14 Plan 0526602. This bylaw further proposes the amendment of Land Use Bylaw 1443-10 as amended by rezoning Lot 3MR from the Public Service (PS) District to the Hamlet Residential (HR) District. If Council were to adopt this bylaw the County of Stettler No. 6 would proceed in 2014 to acquire the 16 feet wide Municipal Reserve strip and construct a multi-use pathway (i.e. public walkway/bikeway) along the east side of Highway 835 from Alberta Avenue to Porter Avenue. The public may inspect a copy of the amending bylaw at the County Administration Building during regular ofďŹ ce hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, in Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. Receipt of written submissions in support or opposing this bylaw must be submitted to the Development OfďŹ cer, County of Stettler, Box 1270, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0 by 4:30 on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Dated: April 25, 2014 Cara McKenzie & Jacinta Donovan Development OfďŹ cers DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Land Use Bylaw No. 1443-10: 1.
Jonathan & Elizabeth
2.
â&#x20AC;˘ Quality customer service â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive pricing â&#x20AC;˘ Family owned www.jandigarages.ca jandigarages@gmail.com Call Jon at 403-415-4294
No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB
Contractors
1100
Dr. KERRY WONG Optometrist Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998
PERFORMANCE -Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping people in Motion...â&#x20AC;?
403-742-4533
403-742-1330 Drafting & Design
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contact us for all your fencing needsâ&#x20AC;?
3.
Painters/ Decorators
1310
Painters/ Decorators
1310
Bevâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valances
4.
Beverley Plett
5
bevplett@hotmail.com THREE HILLS
403.443.5192
Fax 403.443.2407 Cell 403.443.0664
403.742.1965
3R
RAILSIDE DESIGN
Misc. Services
GALEN WIEBE
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686 galen@railsidedesign.com
Chiropractor
403-742-5813
7.
Fax: 403-742-5816 shane@stettlerďŹ&#x201A;ooring.com
1290
Misc. Services
1290
Misc. Services
Tell them Danny Hooper sent you
1290
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4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! # FOR WATER WELLS AND WATER TREATMENT
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Owner/Applicant: Proposed Development: No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Owner/Applicant: Proposed Development:
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www.1800bigiron.com
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Owner: Applicant: Proposed Development:
RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)
Jacquie Mvula,
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
#2 4707 42nd Street Stettler, AB
403-742-3007
1120 M.S., R.Aud 4806 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
6.
Owner/Manager
Management
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Owner/Applicant: Proposed Development:
Shane Mercier
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Owner/Applicant: Proposed Development:
STETTLER
& Paint
Verle Klassen
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Owner/Applicant: Proposed Development:
Custom window coverings and more
STETTLER FLOORING
Ph 403-741-4483 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 403-742-4560 trufence@live.ca
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Owner: Applicant: Proposed Development:
14004 NW 28-36-19 W4M 36549 Rge Rd 194 Patsy Nyuli Second Detached Dwelling 14010 SW 19-34-15 W4M Not assigned to date Francis William & Edith Annie James Travis James Second Detached Dwelling (1551 ft2)
Serving Alix, Alberta and surrounding area
Home Consultations â&#x20AC;˘ Shades & Blinds â&#x20AC;˘ Soft Treatments â&#x20AC;˘ Fabrics & Hardware TEL: 403-742-6277
No: Legal Description: Owner/Applicant: Proposed Development:
Overhead Door; Supply, Install and Repair
403-742-3411 CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com
PUBLIC NOTICE On or before April 30, 2014 the Municipal Planning Commission for the Village of Alix approved the following application:
BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE
TOP REAL PSYCHICS Live. Accurate readings 24/7. Call now 1-877-342-3036; Mobile dial: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca
Ph.
6010
County of Stettler No. County No. 6 6
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(Beside A & W)
1210
1430
Stettler
4607 - 59 St., Stettler
Health Care
Yard Care
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates
LL. B.
1196
1315
RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE
ANDERSON
Public Notices
Dated at Alix, Alberta this 30th day of April 2014. Development Officer, Village of Alix
DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
Plumbing & Heating
1385
CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, fast & affordable. A+BBB rating. RCMP accredited. Employment & travel freedom. Free consultation 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); RemoveYourRecord.com.
of McCuaig Desrochers
Lori R. Reule
403-742-3418
Travel
BRYON D. BALTIMORE
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.
Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
cageelectric@shaw.ca
Automotive
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrical We Do Itâ&#x20AC;?
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
G K D P
One block East of Scotia Bank
2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, AB Stettler AB info@leschert.net
Stettler, Alberta
Legal Services
1290
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House Plan Design Dr. E. LYNES Chiropractor Small Commercial Shop Drawings 4719 - 49 St. As Builts rg
Eavestroughing
Chapman and Co.
1210
Misc. Services
403-415-4294
Business Services #1000 - #1430
1120
Health Care
plus GST/HST
Value Ad Network
TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS
Drafting & Design
995
9.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Owner/Applicant: Proposed Development:
14012 Lot 26 Block 2 Plan 0620307 (Buffalo View Estates) 227, 40327 Hwy. 835 Kevin Ritchot Detached Dwelling (1032 ft2) 14014 NE 28-40-19 W4M 40463 Hwy 56 Tim & Lori Fox Detached Dwelling (1680 ft2) 14016 Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 0124683 Part of NE 31-39-21 W4M 39576 Rge Rd 215 Mark Gartner Ancillary Building (1208 ft2) 14018 SE 24-38-22 W4M 38336 Rge Rd 220 Vincent & Patricia George Ancillary Building (2592 ft2) as per Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business 14020 Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1224896 Part of SE 33-39-20 W4M 39516 Rge Rd 20-3 Mark Bowie & Emily Bardoel Detached Dwelling (1360 ft2) 14023 Lot 5 Block 2 Plan 0620307 Buffalo View Estates 210, 40327 Hwy 835 Dowie Landholdings Inc. Hoopfer Construction Ltd. Detached Dwelling (1426 ft2) 14025 Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 9120694 Part of NE 20-35-19 W4M 19428 Twp Rd 352A Quinton & Amanda Baird Detached Dwelling (1624 ft2) w/attached Ancillary Building
Jacinta Donovan & Cara McKenzie, Development Officers
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
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Another great fundraiser for Elks The Halkirk Elks hosted this years Walk-a-thon at the Circle Square Ranch on Saturday, May 3. Over 20 sturdy walkers braved the somewhat chilly weather to make a circuit of the scenic surrounding coulees. More than $7,000.00 in donations and pledges were raised for the Elks National charity, the Elks and Royal Purple fund for children. There was participation from a number of lodges in the South-Central zone of Alberta. Alberta Elks Assoc. vice- president Blaine Kyle, from Beaverlodge was also here to take in the walk. A special thanks to the Circle Square who spoiled the participants with a wonderful meal. Congratulations to Rod Kneeland and Corrie Mychasuik who were married on Sunday, April 27 at an intimate family gathering in Calgary. Adolf Heier, Paul Dietrich, Edna Luft and Wendy Ashbacher were among the floor curlers in Big Valley last Friday. The Mother Teresa Grade
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6 students played badminton on Saturday in Stettler. Congrats to the Halkirk school students who raised in excess of $2200.00 during their “jump rope for Heart” competition which will all go to the Heart and Stroke Fund. Darrel and Wendy Ashbacher have a young lady from Dalby, Queensland, Australia staying with them for awhile. Jody Cinnamon from Mount Robson, near Jasper, has been staying with his sister and family, Laura and Allen Gamroth and girls for the past four months while he built a new pet boarding kennel.
Laura’s business, Very Important Pets is located at their farm northeast of Halkirk. The new heated facility has room for nine dogs and also contains a cat suite, private runs and an exercise pen. Melody Kent’s family dropped in last Friday to make sure she celebrated her birthday. Coming up: May 11 – Mother’s Day celebration pancake breakfast – served up by the Elks at the hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms and grandmom readers; May 24 – Waste roundup hosted by Halkirk this year.
Winning the top spot at 93 Those farmers who had started seeding their crops were delayed by the weekend snowfall. It appears to me that the winters are getting longer since global warming started. Members of the Endmoor Drop-in Society gathered at the centre on Tuesday evening for a potluck supper, award presentations and a final round of crib. Congratulations to Thelma Keast, the group’s most senior member at 93 years of age, on winning the trophy for best cumulative score of the season. She also won the same honour in 1994. The second place award was won by Dot Wasdal. Way to go, ladies. Joe Knowles was recognized with a gift of appreciation for coming in early to have the heat set up and the centre warm and cozy for the crib nights all winter long. Following the meal and awards a final round of crib was held to end the season. The evening’s winners were Mary Wilkie, first and Deanna Johnson, second. Crib will resume in October and the community is welcome to join in. Get well wishes go out to Theresa Christie who was an operative patient in the Drumheller hospital. Lorene Stulberg is filling in for Theresa at the Byemoor Colony School while she recuperates. Two teams of Endmoor floor curlers enjoyed the bonspiel at Big Valley on Friday. Jim and Shirley Bates and Jack and Vi Grams made up one team while the other team was comprised of Mickey Tucker, Eva Nielsen, Joan Morrison and Ernie Angel. We send birthday wishes to a former Endiang resident Ruby Hausher who celebrated her 87th birthday on May 6. The hamlet of Byemoor welcomed its newest resident last week. Congratulations to Dwayne Watson and Alicia Hankin on the birth of their daughter Charlie Anne-Marie. The young family reside in the former Ryan and Denny Dettmer home. A bridal shower for Jordan Wasdal,
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bride-elect of Kyle Smith, will be held at the Byemoor hall on May 23 at 7 p.m. Women of the community are asked to please bring lunch. Other weddings of interest to the community include local brides-to-be Heather Keith and Carrie Somerville who each will be married in August weddings. Lynda (Walker) Wilkie, Jane (Simpson) Kobi and Shirley (Donald) Bates met in Stettler last week for a lunch to celebrate their birthdays. The school chums are all the same age and the girls all grew up in the metropolis of Endiang. During a drive of the countryside I discovered all the buildings on the old Holdsworth farm have been levelled. They had out-lived their usefulness and all that remains are the memories. Mickey Tucker attended an appreciation barbecue at Warwick’s Home Hardware in Hanna on Wednesday, held for all the former employees of the business. The junior high students from the Byemoor School, along with their chaperones, are away on a school exchange to Cornwall, Ont. We will have more details when they return. Quote for the day — “Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.” Mark Twain
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ZONE
Lots of learning taking place at SES Stettler Elementary School Thank you to Mrs. Poapst and her crew, who just finished up the Camp McE basketball program. The 17th annual camp had 117 campers and 19 coaches, along with help behind the scenes from Mrs. Ternes (registration) and Mrs. Norman (official photographer.) The success of our program has been the dedication of our volunteer coaches who are in grades 6 to 12. Our camp started 17 years ago, one year after the start of Camp Teckla. Three years ago, we changed the name from Stettler Mini Basketball to Camp McE in honour of Rod McElroy, who helped create and start Camp Teckla. Rod loved basketball and teaching kids, so his love of sport continues at Stettler Elementary. Mrs. Poapst finds it very rewarding as the facilitator to watch the students improve their basketball skills and to watch the coaches improve their confidence, explanations and patience. This year’s coaches included Brooke Torgerson, Megan Kobi, Syd Poapst, Mikayla Torgerson, Chloe Wilson, Maria Miller, Kirk Kromm, Schubert Hernando, Jamie Ternes, Kait Poapst, Justin Fleischhacker, Kyle Poapst, Tori Brower, Keyonna Derr, Jeff Ternes, Jessica Lane, Taylor Kobi, Morgan Bengert, and Willow Sorensen. Many of them are former mini basketball participants, and we are happy to have them back at SES, giving their time to help others. THANK YOU to the parents who thanked our volunteers and had our SES students thank and high five our coaches. The smiles and thank yous are what fuels our many volunteers. This volunteer
spirit is what will keep our school and community programs thriving in Stettler. Book Club Bingo is now finished. Every classroom was able to make a bingo and receive a prize, and two classrooms, 5CF and 4MP, managed to get a blackout. Congratulations! Those two classes will receive a grand prize in the near future. Book Club has two more events planned before the end of the year. On May 13, they will hold their second Battle of the Books, and on May 20, they will wrap up the year with a small party. Ms. Wendy Staal came in to 5CF to teach the delicate art of pysanky. Students were able to watch a demonstration and then create their own egg. Thank you to Ms. Staal for sharing her incredible talent with us. Grade 5 students are enjoying the novel study “Underground to Canada”. Classes have also been learning about the underground railway in their social studies classes, and 5TA and 5CF created drawings of quilt patterns that could have been used to help slaves escape. Grades 5TA and 5SO have been writing reports about important people in Canadian history. The students wrote the reports in the “first-person” (using “I” as if they were the person), and they are just finishing presenting their reports to their classmates. Mrs. Lynn helped the students dress in periodstyle costumes to do their presentations, which enhanced the knowledge and understanding the students have of the characters and the time in history that they lived. The students have learned many interesting stories about perseverance and hardships during the early years of exploration
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Thank you to the hard-working and dedicated student volunteers from grades 6-12 who helped make this year’s Camp McE a success. and settlement of our country, and they are looking forward to presenting facts about their characters to their parents at this week’s Wax Museum event. Mrs. Sylvester’s Grade 1 class has spent the last few weeks doing a Smart Reading Sequence with the book “Knuffle Bunny” by Mo Willems. Once they finished, the students had many questions for the author, so they decided to write Mr. Willems a letter. They also sent him a picture of the art they created inspired by his illustrations. One of the students
was very excited when her dad asked, “Who’s your favorite author?” She quickly responded, “Mo Willems”. Thanks, Mo, for making reading enjoyable, for not just the students, but the teacher also. 1TJ is learning about the needs of plants. They planted zinnia seeds this past week, and the students were very excited to see that they have already sprouted. The class is also learning about “our past” in social. They have been learning where their ancestors came from, and have been sharing their cultural
heritage (clothes, arts and crafts, and language) by bringing in items from home. Grade 2 students are learning about Buoyancy and Boats in Science. The students are now putting what they have learned to the test by making their own boats. Mrs. Geddes’ Grade 2 class took advantage of the nice weather on Wednesday and ventured outside to learn Math and Spelling through games and the use of rocks and chalk. They also synergized as a class and picked up garbage to help the en-
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