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The audience “ahhh”d as the Tiny Gracenotes sang and danced at the spring recital on Monday, May 19.

Gracenotes choir wow packed auditorium with spring recital ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Stettler’s Gracenotes choir combined singing, dancing, and acting in its last recital of the season on Monday and Tuesday.

The four groups – Gracenotes, Rhapsody Girls, Tiny Tenors, and Tiny Gracenotes – performed pieces they began preparing for music festival in January. The Gracenotes choir also added in several more concert pieces within the last two weeks.

“I thought they did great,” said choir director Rhonda Sylvester.

There was a full house for the recital and a standing ovation at the end after all four groups and Sylvester joined forces to perform their final song.

As the Gracenotes performed some songs while standing in rows like a traditional choir, they also had props (like suitcases in their rendition of “Chatanooga Choo Choo”) costumes (chicken costumes, to be precise) and lines (while they acted the part of the stereotypical angsty teen with “Teenager in Love.”)

Stettler seniors dance the night away ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Stettler seniors cut a rug at the monthly Old Tyme Dance at the Hub in the Stettler Recreation Centre on Thursday, May 15.

The evening started off with a dinner put on by Catering by Sarah, which has been serving the seniors in Stettler for five years.

Attendees had roast pork and vegetables, and then hit the dance floor from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Each dance had a different band to entertain the attendees.

“I’m totally sold,” said Terry Crisp, president of the Stettler Old Tyme Dance Club. “I’ve been a dancer, so I’m totally sold that dancing is the thing.”

He pointed out to an 85-year-old woman

on the dance floor who never missed a dance. The participants seemed younger as they waltzed on the full dance floor.

Previously, the dances were held in the legion hall, but the dance floor was very small, so Crisp is very happy with the new space.

“Everybody is amazed at the facility,” he said. “The facility is fantastic. The Hub is a great name for it.”

Crisp added that the organizers are trying to get younger people involved, although it’s difficult to get events in the Hub to appeal to younger people.

“As soon as you put ‘seniors’ on it, they say “Well, I’m not a senior,” so we’re trying to get away from the stigma,” he said.

The dances are held on the third Thursday of every month, except for July and August.

ROBIN TARNOWETZKI/ Independent reporter

Stettler seniors get on the dance floor at the monthly Old Tyme Dance at the Hub in the Stettler Recreation Centre.

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Sylvester and the choirs come up with the choreography themselves, and she says that the Gracenotes get more leeway with choreography so that they’ll remember it better.

“It’s just to get the creative juices flowing,” she said.

She added that the choirs are all very good at remembering the songs and choreoraphy.

“They’re amazing,” she said. “They catch on in a way that adults don’t. They’re like little sponges.”

The Gracenotes choirs start rehearsals again in September for the new season.

Late start to seeding unlikely to affect crops, says county STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter Spring has been a slow time coming, but now that it’s here, farmers are out seeding their fields, working at times around the clock just so they can have a bit of breathing time before starting on weed control.

Farmers usually want to start seeing in the last weeks of April or the very start of May, according to Jay Byer, assistant director of Agricultural Services at the County of Stettler. The snow needs to be gone and temperatures at a certain point, and the longer farmers have to wait, the bigger the chances there are of a decreased yield during harvest.

It’s impossible to say exactly how the late spring and the delay in seeding will affect farmers because the rest of the season has a large impact.

A late seeding with last

year’s long, hot and dry summer could still see above-average yields, while an early seeding but wet summer could see below-average takes, Byer said.

According to Byer, the late seeding mostly turns the season into a neverending grind. Seeding flows directly into weed control which flows directly into pest control which flows directly into harvest, never giving the county farmers a chance to relax and catch their breath.

“That’s really rough on our farmers,” he said.

The longer the wait to seed, the higher the chances of a “perfect storm” of factors that could decrease yields, Byer noted.

Plants maturing later, due to a late seeding, may grow into the most appealing stages of growth at the same time pest levels become highest, and hungriest. When seeding

can start early, these stages of plant and pest growth don’t always meet up at the same time – plants are more mature than the insects or diseases like at the time they’re most likely to affect the crop.

The early coolerseason crops, like spring peas, and early wheat and hay are going into the ground now, Byer said, since temperatures are regularly staying above three degrees Celsius.

Quinton Beaumont, director of Agricultural Services with the County, said most farmers have, by now, begun seeding and have used the past few dry, warmer weeks to play catch-up. He estimates that as of last week, about a third of the seeding was done. So long as the weather holds, he said he doesn’t think the late start in seeding will affect farmers – though at this point, he’s hoping for a bit of rain as things continue to remain quite dry.

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“I just don’t let it stop me,” she said.

She, along with others at Scotia Bank where she works, her husband, and Terra Leslie from the MS Society branch in Red Deer, lit up the barbecues in front of Scotia Bank in Stettler on Friday, May 16, selling hot dogs, pop and flowers to raise money for the Scotia Bank’s MS Walk team. The relay takes place on May 25.

The barbecue raised $686.20 this year, Brysiuk said.

Brysiuk’s MS is cat-

egorized as “relapse and remitting,” meaning it “comes and goes.”

“I get nasty spells and brief reprieves,” she said.

She continues to be able to walk, sometimes independently, sometimes with a cane, and sometimes with a walker, all depending on how she feels.

What she doesn’t feel is her legs – the disease has stripped away sensation there.

MS affects the human body’s nerves in the brain and spine that help transmit signals from the

brain to the nerves to the muscles. Depending on the severity of the disease, it could be as simple as numbness, or as debilitating as completely losing control of your limbs, ability to walk, speak, talk, and eat.

Brysiuk is somewhere in between, but she speaks out about the disease to help raise awareness and raise money for research so that someday, people who are diagnosed with the disease will have the reassurance of treatment, or a cure.

Erskine students raise money for Stollery Children’s Hospital ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter

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Bryce Lynn, left, braves the cool temperatures on Friday, May 16, to pick up a second order of hotdogs from Scotia Bank employee Kyla Cunningham during the annual MS Barbecue fundraiser, as MS Society Red Deer representative Terra Leslie, standing, and MS ambassador Philippa Brysiuk look on. Working the grill is Brian Brysiuk.

Erskine students ignored the gathering clouds to participate in the annual Hank Boer Fun Run to raise money for the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

Patti Standage and Hank Boer, a former teacher at the school, created the run six years ago. It originally

started at Buffalo Lake, but Standage and Boer decided to get the whole school involved. Each child brings a loonie or toonie to participate in the run.

“We thought to raise money, to get the kids interested in running and get them into giving and being socially conscious…we (would start) this little fun run,” Standage said.

Cara Herbert and Jodi McCord, who have chil-

dren at Erskine School, both spoke about their experiences with the hospital.

McCord’s son had heart problems, and Herbert’s daughter’s skull didn’t form properly after birth.

“We don’t have a lot of the specific needs for children met at general hospitals,” Herbert said.

“They’re hands down one of the best places that I know of in Alberta that specialize in what children

need.”

In her presentation, Herbert talked about how her daughter had to be in the hospital over Christmas, and Santa visited and brought her toys.

“I hope they get fun and a sense of social conscience,” Standage said.

“It’s exercise for the health of it, it’s the best thing ever, and they’ll know all about the Stollery.” School in the afternoon.

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Erskine students get ready to participate in the 6th Annual Hank Boer Fun Run to raise money for the Stollery Children’s hospital on Thursday, May 15.

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County Council Notes for May 2014 STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter The County of Stettler met on Wednesday, May 14, at the County office.

Skatepark decision The county, who at last month’s meeting took in a presentation by the Stettler Skate Park Committee, promised to return this month with a decision on how the county could afford to help out the project.

Mike Lawlor, chairperson of the committee, made an updated presentation to council to update them as to the project’s progress, then waited to hear from the county what it could offer in assistance.

The answer was $30,000, in the form of a mix of money and aggregrate, the gravel used to make cement, a large element of the skate park’s build.

With this donation, the skate park is almost ready to break ground, according to Lawlor. If there’s any fundraising work to do, it should be fairly minor at this point, but donations towards the park are always welcome, since any excess money can go toward the park’s upkeep.

Dust Control The county acknowledged that calcium wasn’t providing the best dust control on the county’s rough and gravel roads, after several concerned citizens came forward to ask for help controlling dust on a busy road just outside of the Town of Stettler. The road sees heavy traffic due to several

businesses being located on the road, the nearby auction mart, and Viterra.

Others use the road as it’s a direct route to a nearby community, therefore avoiding Highway 12.

The town agreed to send someone out to spray down the road with water to help control the dust as a cost-free option, a stop-gap as it considered alternatives to calcium.

Oiling the roads remains an option, though it is one the county has moved away from in recent years. The oil holds up well enough and does a better job of controlling dust, but once the roads are damaged, it quickly erodes and is more expensive to replace than calcium, which merely requires a grader going across and applying the calcium solution.

Council decided to stick with the calcium for the rest of the year, but is going to use the time to look at alternatives for next year.

Well woes When oil wells are abandoned, or become orphan wells, the owners are still liable for the taxes on the site.

However, some of these companies, and the people behind them, simply “vanish� when the oil doesn’t come up, council was told.

What this means is that the taxes on these orphan wells remain on the rolls, and it was up to county councillors on whether the taxes would be written off.

Council heard that staff had assiduously sought the owners of the orphan wells and in many cases had managed to collect back taxes, but in some cases, the companies were simply defunct.

Unfortunately, unlike other assets, the county can’t simply seize the orphan wells and resell them, like it would property. Well ownership is handled on a different governmental level.

The taxes were written off.

Councillor votes against own motion The Donalda Agricultural Society made a request to the county for emergency funding to help cover the cost of repairs that unexpected came up over the winter, but some councillors were concerned that the organization was trying to use a “backdoor� to get money after funding was denied through a different program.

However, after discussion, it was discovered that the original refused request was for different programs by the Donalda Agricultral Society, not repairs. Instead, the breakdown of the furnace and water tank happened after the initial request for funding for programs, and before the decision was rendered. Thus, the requests for money were unrelated.

However, because of his concerns, councillor Joe Gendre chose to make a motion to cover the cost of the furnace, but not the water heater. He refused a friendly amendment from another councillor, so the councillor, James Nibourg made a motion to amend the original motion to pay the whole amount. It passed, with only the Gendres opposing, and then the original motion, made by Joe Gendre, passed – but he voted against his own motion because it now included the cost of the water heater, a fact that brought chuckles from council.

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Other than a single impaired charge, most people behaved well on the roads, if a bit fast at times, says RCMP Const. Bill Lewadniuk.

The only impaired charge of the weekend came before the weekend truly got under way, after RCMP received a call around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, about a driver driving on the wrong side

of the road.

When Lewadniuk pulled her over near Dairy Queen, she was found to have more than two-and-a-half times the legal blood alcohol limit, and her vehicle was towed and licence suspended.

Increased patrols in Rochon Sands turned up nothing but well-behaving

campers and cottagers, glad to have the weekend to enjoy the warmer weather, Lewadniuk noted.

However, people continue to drive too fast on the roads, he warned. The majority of the tickets handed out this past weekend were for speeding, he said – even as he checked the unfiled tickets from the day before,

which were all speeding except for one, which was a burned-out tail light.

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Time for flying away from the nest Although buds are quite slow to pop and leaves have yet to appear on a lot of trees, we are already in grad season, preparing to send another batch of our young on a journey called life, one on which they will have to start to learn taking on challenges all by themselves.

Of course, at the beginning of the road, they will continue to find support from family or friends, but slowly they will have to grow into their roles as independent individuals pursuing their own goals in their own way.

As the classic saying goes, “life is full of surprises” and you never know what it will throw at you: On that unpredictable path, there will be high hills to climb over, green pastures to wildly run on and dark tunnels to pass through; there will be ups and downs because of who knows what, an unfortunate illness, a broken relationship, a failed business venture or breach of confidence on the part of someone loved or trusted.

So, like all those before them, the new travelers, too, will at one time or other, stumble or fall on their journey, and just like with all those before them, what will distinguish the new travelers among their peers will be how they will rise up after the fall.

As the people who have already passed (or failed) at the tests that life has given us, as their parents, teachers, uncles, aunts, brothers or sisters, what are we, adults, to offer the young men and women in terms of advice at this turn of their lives?

Should we encourage them to be bold and pursue their dreams regardless of the challenges that those dreams might bring about?

Or is it better to recommend prudence, or even to caution against being too brave in taking their steps towards the unknown?

Is there a one-size-fits-all recipe?

The answer is, of course, a categorical NO. Just like a baby boosting its immunity system by getting sick and overcoming it, new graduates will and should be allowed to make mistakes to learn from them, but that doesn’t mean that their guarding angels, be they parents or relatives or teachers, should drop all the defenses around them, but probably keep watching them at distance, and interfere only if and when necessary, to prevent them from committing what might turn out to be fateful errors.

If one would use an allegory, it is like the young birds have reached the time of leaving the nest, have developed the skills to fly on thelr own, but they still need some guidance on how to navigate their flight path.

Here family and friends have a probably one final and vital role to play to steer the young bird in the right direction just to make sure the flight path will not be covered by branches and acceleration to cruising altitude will go ahead without problems.

It is a difficult balancing act: Keeping a protective cover over our young while allowing them to start to make their own decisions at the risk of acceptable failures requires a lot of prudence on the part of the adults who care for them. That is something they may not appreciate immediately, but will certainly realize as they grow older into role of guardian angels themselves.

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Not what you know but who you know Two men went to a train station with their friend. They arrived early and the train was late, so they sat down for a cup of coffee. They talked and drank coffee and entirely forgot both time and the train.

All at once they heard the final boarding announcement for the departing train. All three got up and ran toward the train as it left the station. Two of the men were able to catch the last car and jump aboard, but the third man didn’t make it. He stopped running and began laughing. An onlooker asked the man, “Why are you laughing?

You’ve missed your train!” He replied, “Yes, I did. But what is so funny is that the two guys who got on the train came to see me off!”

Whether the foregoing is factual or not, I don’t know, but either way it portrays a significant lesson. It is imperative that we know where we are going and how to get there.

Jesus knew that people lacked a sense of direction. As He traveled the countryside teaching the good news of the kingdom He was touched by and concerned about their lack of direction. Matthew 9:36 says, “What pity He felt for the crowds that came, because their problems were so great and they didn’t know what to do or where to go for help. They were like sheep without a shepherd.” In the following two verses He encouraged His disciples to pray that workers would be sent into the field of lost people to help them find their way.

Later, in the very familiar passage of John 14:1-6, Jesus unfolded more information to His disciples on the matter of

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knowing where they are going and how to get there. Apparently, though they had been under His teaching for some time at this point, their understanding was superficial at best.

After telling them that He was going on ahead to prepare a place for them, Thomas said, “We haven’t any idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

Then Philip added, “...show us the Father and we will be satisfied.”

In response, Jesus made His wellknown, much quoted and exclusive comment. He firmly stated, “I am the Way— yes, and the Truth and the Life. No one can get to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

So...this life is about getting ready for the next one! And how do we do that? One hint – it is more about Who you know, than what you know.

“Now this is eternal life--that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent” (John 17:3).

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Global warming lament Just when we thought we could count on global warming making life and the economy better, last winter jolted us back to the cruelties of normal weather patterns. With the late spring upon us, getting a crop into the ground became anxious and feeding livestock is dragging out as pastures are slow to emerge. How soon we forget that such conditions were more the normal pattern over the past hundred years. The reality is the global warming trend was just so easy to get used to, although statistically depending on your perspective it was a bit of an illusion.

Global warming, now called climate change, has been a monumental battle of worldwide statistics. It was always a somewhat duplicitous exercise in manipulating weather data through selective choices of time frames, averages and geographic considerations. Whether they are right or wrong doesn’t matter, being that science long ago lost its reputation for being unbiased and non-political. There is one factor that is undisputable and that is global warming, sorry I should say climate change, it started about 7,000 years ago and has continued relentlessly since then, save for a few hot/cold periods here and there. I suspect no matter what we do or don’t do to affect the climate, nature will decide the outcome over the long term as she always has done.

Interestingly, some research indicates that ice ages have been the norm for millions of years with warm periods, like the one we are now in, the exceptional interlude. The point being we might as well enjoy global warming while we can before an-

other ice age sets in. It’s amusing to hear climate change alarmists stating that a mere 3 degrees increase in the average temperature will see all the glaciers in the world melt and affect millions. Be that as it may, the same such research indicates that a decrease of 3 degrees in the average will see the glaciers growing and advancing – once again. Considering the history and length of ice ages, I think the odds favour climate change to become colder. I suspect none of us now alive will see that change.

Having said that, we have been seeing a change in most of Alberta weather patterns over the past 40 years. Those of us long in the tooth recall that winters seemed longer and colder back then and we were right.

Particularly in the past ten years, frost –free days have increased and springs have indeed come earlier.

That’s seen the frontier of corn growing expanding and grazing seasons extended. That’s been good for the ag production economy particularly in northern areas. Sure improved plant genetics and agronomic practices have made a difference, but better weather is literally at the root of the expansion in crop production.

This year may well shock the industry back to reality – a late spring, a cool summer and early frost will be a rude awakening to those used

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to better weather. If that were to occur you can expect a significant drop in cereal and oilseed production this coming year. The side benefit would be that the present grain transportation crisis would be over a lot earlier and forgotten by this time next year.

I expect that most common sense opinion in Alberta would favour that global warming continue in this part of the world. It makes our winters shorter and more bearable and improves crop production potential.

In a way, particularly in southern Alberta, agriculture has exploited warm temperatures rather well when you consider the success of the irrigation industry. It wouldn’t thrive in colder temperatures. Beans, corn, sugar beets, soybeans, vegetables and others wouldn’t do very well if global warming stopped. But from a politically-correct perspective that positive aspect of global warming is rarely mentioned – it’s just not as sexy as fearmongering about coastal cities being drowned by rising oceans. The history of the earth has been one of climatic change, one ponders as to why some presume that mere humans can stop that change – all we can do is adapt.

One might presume that all the efforts to reduce polluting emissions may be in vain if climate change is inevitable and beyond human control. Actually those efforts are to be commended and encouraged as they serve to improve our immediate living conditions in achieving cleaner air and water and better resource use.

Nonetheless one can only hope that this cold winter and late spring were just little interludes in the global warming trend for this area.

million tonnes estimated in 13/14). The change at the top of leader board is the first since the 1960s and is due to the smaller winter wheat crop coming off in the U.S. while conditions in Europe are very positive. Rounding out the top five wheat exporters for 14/15 are Canada (21 million tonnes, down from 22 million this year), Russia (19 million tonnes, up from 18.2 million in 13/14), and Australia 18.5 million tonnes, below the 19 million in 13/14). On the import side, Brazil and China are expected to need less wheat in 14/15 at 6.5 million and three million tonnes respectively (down from 7.4 million and seven million tonnes this year). Comparatively, wheat needs in the Middle East are seen growing in 14/15 as Turkey will

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While the 2013/14 carryout for corn and soybeans came in below pre-report expectations at 1.146 billion and 130 million bushels respectively, 14/15 ending stocks for the two major crops are seen growing significantly to 1.726 billion and 330 million bushels. This is due to a 13.9 billion bushel corn crop (165.3 bushel/acre average, up 6.5 bushels from 2013) and a 3.64 billion bushel soybean crop (45.2 bushel/acre average, up 1.9 bushel from 2013). Accordingly global ending stocks are seen growing to 181.7 million tonnes for corn (up 7.9 per cent from the 168.4 million tonnes carryout in 13/14) and 82.2 million tonnes of soybeans (up 22.7 per cent from the 67 million tonnes carryout in 13/14).

As always, there are some questions about the validity of the U.S.D.A.’s estimates though, especially for the 14/15 marketing year as this was the first report showing new crop forecasts. Specifically, there are questions surrounding soybean and corn exports, whether or not the corn feed usage numbers are too low, if the average corn yield is too high, and that planted acres are far from certain. As for wheat, the U.S.D.A.’s estimate for winter wheat production came in at 1.403 billion bushels and ending stocks will drop from 583 million bushels in 13/14 to 540 million bushels in 14/15. With less U.S. production, the E.U. is slated to become the world’s number one wheat exporter in 14/15, shipping out 27.5 million tonnes (supposed to do 30 million tonnes in 13/14) compared to America’s 25.86 million tonnes forecasted (32.25

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STACEY LAVALLIE/Independent reporter

The board and some advocates of Heartland Victim Services meet for the annual general meeting at the hospital in Stettler on May 15. Gord Lawlor, second from left, speaks about his passion for Victim Services as everyone listens. From left are Betty Birch, Gord Lawlor, RCMP Constable Carla Stiller, Judi Beebe, director Pat Hamilton, Gail Kunstman, Diane Baird, and Joan Grover.

Volunteers help others find their ‘new normal’ STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter (This is the first of a three-part series on the contribution of Victims Services to the Stettler community.)

Gord Lawlor wanted a volunteer opportunity he could really sink his teeth into, be hands-on, and find very personally rewarding, and he got all of that and more when he became an advocate for Victim Services.

He had been looking for a new volunteer opportunity after stepping down from the Heartland Youth Center’s board and was approached by a friend, who at the time was already an advocate with Victim Services, about joining the board.

He said no. Instead, he wanted to be an advocate, too. He’d already seen the value of Victim Services, as the volunteers in British Columbia had been invaluable after his father’s jewelry store had been broken into – not once, but three times, and once with firearms and violence.

That was 15 years ago, and he hasn’t looked back – though he’s taken time off a few times, after certain situations have taken “too big a chunk of my heart.”

Lawlor is just one of several volunteer advocates with Victim Services, a group of people who assist the victims of crime and tragedy. The police, fire department, and hospitals call on advocates to come out to help people deal with grief, fear, and the long process of the legal system, freeing

themselves up for their other responsibilities.

Pat Hamilton is the director of Victim Services and works out of the Stettler RCMP detachment. She’s one of the longest-serving directors of Victim Services in the province of Alberta with more than 10 years in the role.

The average is two-and-a-half.

“We burn out,” she said, especially in the cities or communities where crime is much higher than it is in Stettler.

Becoming an advocate isn’t difficult, but it is a bit time consuming. The training is moving towards an online-only system, something the local Victim Services board understands but isn’t entirely behind.

“It loses the personal touch,” Lawlor said. “They don’t understand why we do this.”

Volunteers must also pass a police check, which can take a bit of time, but once that clears and training is done, a new advocate is ready to head out to assist.

Advocates are on call and can receive a phone call and have to drop everything to go out and help. They work in pairs, and all partner agencies – the police, fire and hospitals – make sure to never send advocates into a dangerous situation.

The idea of being the person to be present when the police make a notification of the death of a loved one, or to be there consoling someone whose house has just burned down with all their belongings and memories within can be daunting, but there’s more to Victim Services than that.

“For someone who feels they can’t

help with tragedy situations, there’s legal and follow-up work that is very ‘normal,’” Lawlor said.

Most people don’t understand there is paperwork to fill out after vandalism, paperwork that ensures the Court orders restitution for the cost of the damage. Most people, unaware of the court system, don’t realize it can take several hearings before a trial date is even set, let alone held. And sometimes, a victim has to testify and needs that friendly face in the gallery, something to lock on to so they can get through the situation. And Victim Services helps with all of this.

There is always an advocate (sometimes more than one) at the Alberta Provincial Court hearings in Stettler, gathering information and updates to forward on to the victims. They phone these people and walk them through the process, then keep them up to date in the months or years it takes for the legal system to wrangle through the matter.

“And then there’s appeals, too,” Hamilton said. “It can be years and years before something is done in the legal system and we follow these files the whole time.”

For people who don’t think they can handle the tragedy, there’s the court process and the updating process, hours of calls weekly made to keep victims of crime up to date on their files.

“Our role is to help people normalize into their new normal,” Lawlor said. “It’s not always easy, but it’s easier if we help.”

Victim Services in Alberta is one of the only Victim Services to still use vol-

unteer advocates – in other provinces and throughout the United States, these organizations have paid employees. Still, the board works hard to make sure it takes care of its advocates, providing upgrading training on the board and advocate level and “tea time” after each call.

Tea time is a euphemism for “debriefing,” but the advocates take care of each other through these meetings, sipping hot cups of comforting tea and letting each other pour out the agony of what they’ve helped someone else muddle through. And in very tragic situations, there’s professional counselling offered, free of charge, covered by the group’s insurance.

The board also provides self-defence training, vaccinations, and other training that could be of use to the advocates through the filling of their duties.

Over the years, Lawlor said he’s seen some tough things. He’s been present when the police have given notifications to people he knew, has comforted the driver of a vehicle that just killed another person when that other vehicle swerved into him, has held off traffic to give room for STARS to land.

“This gives me the opportunity to help others,” Lawlor said. “Most people have no idea what it takes. They have this concern that they can’t handle it.”

But, Lawlor said, there are those nontragic volunteer opportunities. Join the board, or become an advocate and help in other ways.

“It’s worth it, every moment,” Lawlor vowed.

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Education report draws fire from teachers’ union JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Black Press The impending release of the curriculum change in Alberta brings with it some uncertainty, especially for teachers, and a new report makes bold recommendations on how that teaching will look. But not everybody likes what they see.

An appointed group called the Task Force for Teaching Excellence (TFTE) has spent months compiling surveys and research on how students can receive a better education. They provided recommendations to Alberta Education.

The document’s focus is on one goal: for every child, in every class, there is an excellent teacher.

The 228-page report provides detailed recommendations on teaching and teaching supports as the new Alberta school curriculum Inspiring Education starts to become a reality. Feedback from many organizations, including the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) and the College of Alberta School Superintendants (CASS) was sought as well as public input from teachers, parents and other stakeholders.

Some of those recommendations have brought scathing criticism from the ATA, mostly over stricter recommendations for teachers.

ATA concerns The areas of most worry to the ATA relates to teacher recertification every five years, granting teaching certificates to individuals who do not have a teaching degree and suggestions that principals be separated from the ATA union. The ATA calls it an “attempt to extort compliance from the association by threatening to remove principals from membership and/or break it up.”

The press release claims that the Minister of Education Jeff Johnson and staffers have tried to direct the work of the task force.

Decisions behind the task force recommendations Shelley Ralston is one of the 16 members on the task force. She is the chairperson of the Red Deer College Board of Governors and provided a response to the ATA’s statement.

“I think it’s disappointing that they have chosen to respond in a fashion that it is an attack or an alienation,” said Ralston.

She said students, and how they learn, were the priorities of this report and many of the recommendations are meant as a means to help teachers rather than hinder them.

Biggest challenge to implementing the recommendations “We’re not trying to fix something that is broken. We’re trying to take something that is good to great,” stated Ralston.

She suggests that 30 years from now, the education landscape is going to look different and Alberta needs to be ready for that.

Where the task force had issues is there are pockets of educational advances in Alberta but no consistent provincial standard that guides teachers and school leaders.

“That’s not fair to every child in every classroom every day,” said Ralston.

She feels the biggest challenge will be in Alberta Education implementing only part of the recommendations from the task force.

Response from the College of Alberta School Superintendants (CASS) Larry Jacobs is the president of CASS and the Wolf Creek Public Schools superintendent. He said that many superintendents are pleased with the report bringing clarity to teaching excellence and how it will look in the future.

“I think that’s going to benefit not only teachers but principals and central office people across the province,” said Jacobs.

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Jacobs is pleased with provisions for teachers’ supports such as a paid practicum in their first year so they have a chance to experience teaching first hand. This puts the pressure on post-secondary schools to provide a more thorough program and evaluation.

Non-certified teachers allowed to teach Among the issues posed by the ATA is the recommendation that non-certified individuals be allowed to teach in schools, yet teachers are required to provide certification before being allowed to step and teach children. Jacobs feels this gives students an opportunity to learn from experts in certain fields.

“We’ve got so many people, so highly skilled in different areas that could come and assist in terms of student learning,” said Jacobs.

Making this change is not going to be easy however, as the Education Act states a teacher must be certified. That would have to be changed before the recommendation would be allowed.

Recertification every five years for teachers The ATA took serious issue over the task force’s recommendation that teachers be required to take a five-year recertification.

Ralston suggests that most professional institutions require this of their staff.

“Many of our teachers do do that, but the system doesn’t ensure that they all have to do that,” explained Ralston.

She suggests the ATA sees this as a witch-hunt, but the goal is to ensure students are getting the best education from engaged teachers.

Removing principals from the ATA One recommendation takes principals out of the ATA. This means they would not be part of the collective ATA agreement and would be exempt from those discussions.

The report states that these school leaders need to be empowered to uphold recommendations.

“In British Columbia they did that,” said Ralston.

She suggests there should be a distinction between teachers and school leaders but does not feel the ATA will work with them on this issue.

“I hope they will come in time to look at what they can do,” she added.

How to provide feedback Albertans have 30 days from May 5 to provide input on an extensive document that will shape the way teachers provide education in the future, for the province.

Feedback can be provided in the form of an online survey at the Inspiring Education website at: inspiring.education.alberta. ca/initiative/task-force-for-teaching-excellence/ or through email at: EDC.TeachingExcellence@gov.ab.ca.

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County’s noxious weed enforcement soon to begin STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter It doesn’t look like much on the roadside, just a small silvery-green clump of vegetation, but Quinton Beaumont stops his white truck and exits, ripping it up by its long, tenacious roots.

“This is Absinthe Wormwood,” he says. The plant gives off a ripe, sharp and stinky smell from its crushed, frond-like leaves.

Beaumont, the director of Agricultural Services for the County of Stettler, is marking blocked culverts for clearing and beaver dams for demolition and happens across the weed by chance, but it’s only one clump of several thousands that infest the county.

The county will begin its weed control programs in June, just a few weeks from now, but the weeds are already hungrily gobbling up land along the roadside.

The weed was declared noxious in 2011, something Beaumont said the county had been hoping to see happen for years, but this summer marks the first year the county will be enforcing the removal of this newer-declared noxious plant.

As he tears up clumps of the weed from the roadside, Beaumont explains that the weed can be devastating in drought years, or in fields where cattle, horses or other livestock have been allowed to over-graze.

“It can take over,” he says.

He tosses the clumps of weeds – some of which are rather large, indicating multiple years’ growth – on the ground to dry up and wither away.

Since they haven’t flowered yet, there’s no risk the uprooted plants will take hold again, or spread from where they lay, discarded.

Once they flower, though, it is a different story, and the weeds need to be bagged and disposed of in a way that prevents them from growing or seeding new growth.

Like many of the noxious weeds in Alberta, Absinthe Wormwood was probably introduced as an ornamental plant for gardens – it can be quite pretty.

However, loose in the wild it’s become competition for the crops that Central Alberta’s lush farmland produces in such high yields.

Once he’s on the way again, he passes more clumps of the weed on the roadside, but doesn’t stop for these footholds of weedy invasion.

“The weed is everywhere,” Beaumont laments. Now that it’s designated as a noxious weed, though, the county can do more to limit its expansion.

The county has a roadside spraying program it uses to control noxious weeds, brush, and other types of targeted growth along the roadside and ditches. continued on page A9

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Quinton Beaumont, director of Agricultural Services for the County of Stettler, holds up a clump of Absinthe Wormwood, one of the noxious weeds the county works to stamp out each year. This clump hasn’t flowered yet, so it is discarded at the roadside to wither and die, without fear it will regrow or start new growth.

In the case of bad infestations, though, the county will also spray or mow the land adjacent to the ditches, in the municipal right-of-ways.

When the weed has moved deeper into private property, it becomes the landowner’s responsibility to control it – though the County can help in assisting with different control options.

Weed control programs start in the beginning of June.

By spraying, and killing, growth along the

roadside, the county prevents winter buildup of snow on underlying growth as well as limits the attraction of wildlife to the roadside.

Other common noxious weeds found in the County are Baby’s Breath, Canada Thistle, Common Tansy, Yellow Toadflax, Leafy Spurge, Scentless Chamomile,

Perennial Sow Thistle and White Cockle. Information about each of these weeds are available on the County website at www.stettlercounty.ca.

For a full list of weeds designated as noxious by the province of Alberta, the City of Edmonton keeps a copy of the handbook online at www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/

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landscaping books in here at the library to get started.

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Do your kids like to play with words? Do they like to tell “punny” stories? All those kids between the ages of 7 to 10 are welcome to help the Stettler Public Library celebrate Amelia Bedelia, the maid who gets into trouble with words on Thursday, May 29 at 4 pm.

We are going to have a great time.

Copies of our next Readers’ 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.

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Is LEGO your life? 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.

Join us for group builds and individual mastery using the colorful plastic brick. To kick off the LEGO club, we are pleased to have Bricks for Kidz come out from Red Deer on Saturday June 7 to help with creative uses of LEGO components. If you

have any LEGO that your family is no longer using, the Stettler Public Library will gladly take it off your hands.

On Thursday, June 12, join Lorraine Lohr Cathro as she discusses the process of writing her self-published family history/memoir titled “Roots and Adventures: A Prairie Childhood”. Lorraine believes that ‘everyone has stories’ and she will explain her points by reading short excerpts from the book about growing up in the communities of Erskine and Stettler. There is no cost, and refreshments will be served. Copies of Lorraine’s book will be available for purchase.

Currently the Stettler Public Library is working on its Plan of Service and we need your help. The purpose of the Plan of Service

is to fulfill our requirements as a library and to produce a working document that gives us vision and focus to meet the needs of our community for a three-year period. Right now we are working on the needs assessment survey of the plan. This is a way of asking community members what they see as the most important needs the community.

The question that we would like to ask you is “What is your greatest wish for Stettler in the future?”

Message us on Facebook at facebook.com/stettlerpubliclibrary, contact us Twitter @stettlerlibrary or e-mail us at spl@prl.ab.ca. We are the community’s library and we would like your input.

Our outdoor book drop is now available. You can now return your materials after library hours. neat.”

Stettler gamers compete in video game tournament ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter Stettler gamers gathered at the library to show off their skills in the second annual video game tournament on Saturday, May 17.

About a dozen competitors showed up to play games like Marvel vs. Capcom, Street Fighter, and Call of Duty. Each game had a winner and prizes were up for grabs – mostly $20 gift cards from EB Games.

“I hope they get to meet new people in the community and make friends with people,” said organizer Morgan Sorensen. “It’s for kids to have a fun time and stuff to do.”

He added that the tournament also functioned to get the word out about Teen Night at the library, which offers programming for teens every Friday and Saturday.

“It’s always fun to have more kids show up to a program at the library,” he said.

Most of the games came from Sorenson himself, and the library provided the majority of the TVs and monitors. Sorenson borrowed Xboxes and one or two TVs and monitors from friends in the community.

He also provided a set of Magic the Gathering cards as a prize for the planned Magic tournament.

He got the idea from going to larger

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L-R: Morgan Sorensen, Joe Baltimore (standing), Holden Perry, and Ty Zitaruk compete in the video game tournament at the library on Saturday, May 17. gaming tournaments, and thought that he would try organizing something similar for people in Stettler.

“I feel like a lot of the kids do play video games here, so it would be a cool experience for them,” Sorensen said.

He also competed, but said that he wasn’t going to take a prize if he won; his game of choice is Street Fighter.

“That’s the game I play all day, every day,” he said.

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Daniel Moon of Stettler FC U-14 makes an effort to start an attack on Ponoka net as Cameron Tripp observes the position during the away game on Wednesday, May 14.

Late comeback effort fails to stop Stettler MUSTAFA ERIC Independent editor Stettler’s U14 boys returned triumphant from Ponoka on Wednesday, May 14 after defeating the home side 4-2 in an intensely contested game.

The game started with a shock for the Ponoka side when the Stettler offense scored within a minute of the kick-off

with a long shot from outside the penalty area.

As the hosts were reeling from the impact of the first goal, the visitors scored another one within the first ten minutes, taking a 2-0 lead.

It was after that second goal that Ponoka defense started to pull themselves together and started to get organized while Stettler boys kept their attacks.

Ponoka offense made

their first appearance in front of the Stettler net towards the middle of the first half. But that didn’t stop Stettler offense from trying to score and thanks to their the superior dribbling and ball control skills, they continued to keep the ball in their possession and attempt to create scoring opportunities.

The efforts of the Stettler boys paid off and they scored two more goals

as the halftime break approached.

But Ponoka side was not in the mood to give in and they finally struck within the last two minutes of the first half when they were awarded a penalty and the players went into the break with scoreboard standing at 4-1 for the visitors.

The second half of the game was a different story. Helped by the change

U16 girls fight through cold and wind against Ponoka ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter The U16 girls did the best they could on Thursday, May 15, but were eventually defeated by Ponoka with a

final score of 5-0.

The Ponoka side was returning a visit by Stettler the week before, when the visitors lost to the hosts 5-2 on Wednesday, May 8.

“We couldn’t be more proud of them, so that score

is redundant to us,” said coach Kyla Praski.

It was about 6 degrees celsius with a biting wind during the game, and Praski admits that the weather was a “huge hurdle” for the team, which already had

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Cassidy Praski keeps the ball away from a Ponoka opponent at their game on Thursday, May 15.

five missing players and three injured ones.

“They were exhausted but didn’t complain; they just played through it all,” she said.

The cold didn’t stop the supporters, though: parents from both Ponoka and Stettler came out bundled up in blankets and gloves, and weren’t shy about cheering on their respective teams.

One tense moment came in the second half, when the ball bounced off the edge of the goal, and then right away was kicked toward the net again, but goalkeeper Jenn Hallet kept it from going in.

“Fair play, development and ensuring all the girls are learning positions they’ve chosen and enjoy has been our priority and we’re sure that’s the winning team every day of the week,” Praski said.

“That said, these girls have what it takes to bring home a gold or two before season end for sure.”

of the goalkeeper, Ponoka boys started to come stronger to the Stettler net and they managed keep possession of the ball more than the visitors.

Their attacks allowed the Ponoka Storm to win several corner kicks, creating scoring opportunities.

In one of those positions, a Stettler player stopped the ball from going into the net by hand and was sent off by the referee,

who awarded the hosts the second penalty shoot of the game. The penalty was successfully converted and the game ended with the 4-2 score in favor visitors.

Stettler FC U-14 currently stand third place after two Camrose teams with nine points and they play their next home game on Monday, May 26 against Camrose at the RCMP field.

U18 girls on winning streak ROBIN TARNOWETZKI Independent reporter The U18 girls had two winning soccer games this week, and coach Shelley Davis-Hall is “absolutely” happy with how the team has been playing so far this season.

The U18 girls played Wetaskiwin on Wednesday, May 14, and won with a score of 1-0.

Davis-Hall said that while Wetaskiwin played well, Stettler did not play up to par. The only goal of the game was scored

by Jayden Doucette.

However, Davis-Hall expects the team to improve.

“It’s just team building, that’s all,” she said. “It’s just working out all the little kinks.”

On Monday, May 19, the girls played Rimbey and won with a score of 4-0, and Davis-Hall was very happy with how the girls played.

Melanie Verhoeven and Niky Lachowsky scored one goal each, while Breanna DavisHall scored two.

“Melanie Verhoeven and Grace Chapman were the players of the game,” Davis-Hall said.

She added that the girls are improving as the season goes on, but are still figuring out how to work together to be the best team they can be.

“They’re all just trying to find a gel to work together,” she said. “It is getting better, definitely getting better every time.

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Trouble in the South China Sea If you were running China, and you wanted to distract your own population from economic woes at home by pushing one of your many territorial disputes with your neighbours into open conflict, which one would you choose?

Not Japan, even though most Chinese people really dislike and distrust Japan: it’s allied to the United States, and China is not yet ready for a military confrontation with the US Navy. Not the Philippines, either, for the same reason. But Vietnam, a Communist state, is all alone with no allies. It’s perfect for the role, and it will play its part well.

Early this month, China moved its Haiyang Shiyou 981 oil-drilling rig into a part of the South China Sea where Vietnam also claims the seabed rights. Vietnam sent ships to protest the move, China sent more ships to protect the rig – Hanoi accuses accused China of massing 80 vessels in the area, including warships – and the fun and games began: rammings, battles with water cannon, and a great deal of self-righteous indignation on both sides.

The Vietnamese regime has never been afraid to defy China: it even fought a border war with its giant neighbour to the north in 1979. This year, for the first time, Hanoi publicly commemorated a 1974 clash in which Chinese forces seized the Paracel Islands and killed forty sailors of the old South Vietnamese navy. By last week, there were anti-Chinese demonstrations in Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

Those were undoubtedly authorised by the Vietnamese regime, which keeps a tight hold on its population. What happened in Binh Duong province in southern Vietnam on Tuesday was probably not. Official reports speak of three factories housing Chinese-owned businesses being set on fire on an industrial estate, but local reports talk of 19,000 workers rampaging through the estate and burning fifteen factories.

Hanoi doesn’t want this sort of thing to happen, of course – it scares off much-needed foreign investment – but when you press on the nationalist button, you can never be sure what will come out. Beijing should also be wary of this, if indeed it is really using its border disputes to stoke nationalist fervour in China. Nationalism is not a precision tool.

We can’t be sure that this is Beijing’s main motive, of course. Maybe it’s just a premature outburst of greatpower arrogance that is driving China to push so hard on all its territorial disputes this year. But it’s certainly doing it.

Since January China has declared an “Air Defence Identification Zone” over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands which are also claimed by Japan. It has outraged the Philippines by starting to build an airstrip and/or naval base on Johnson Reef (ownership also in dispute) in the Spratly Islands. It has even provoked Indonesia into openly

challenging Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea for the first time.

It is talking about establishing a similar Air Defence Identification Zone over almost all of the South China Sea, a maritime thoroughfare for more than half of the world’s merchant trade. Since the beginning of this year it has been requiring that foreign fishing vessels ask permission to enter the area it claims as its exclusive economic zone – again, almost all of the South China Sea – although it has not yet tried to enforce this rule very vigorously.

The area China claims, on the basis of its alleged sovereignty over the many uninhabited islands, islets, shoals and reefs scattered across the South China Sea, extends more than 750 km from its south coast. According to the “nine-dash line” drawn on Chinese maps which is the only graphic (but very imprecise) guide to Beijing’s claim, its control extends to around 50-75 km of the coasts of all the other littoral states.

This huge U-shaped claim, taking in more than 90 percent of the whole South China Sea, is as unsustainable in fact as it is hard to defend in international law. Nor does China seek to prove it by legal means. Last month, when the Philippines submitted a 4,000-page “memorial” to the judicial body that arbitrates maritime disputes under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, China refused to file a counter-claim or respond in any way.

China’s position would appear to be that you don’t need to prove your claim in the courts if you can enforce it on the ground (or rather, on the water). And indeed, the sheer number and range of unilateral Chinese initiatives in recent months suggest that the policy of the new ruling team in Beijing (which will be in power for the next ten years) is driven by full-spectrum bloody-mindedness.

However, the desirability of a foreign confrontation to distract the Chinese population from the recession that will probably soon hit the country’s economy cannot be far from the minds of the regime either. In either case, if there is shooting, it will probably start off the Vietnamese coast, simply because Vietnam has no defence treaty with the United States.

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The renewal of the spring season is not limited to tourism or agriculture coming to life; it’s also a chance for me to have direct contact with the constituents I proudly represent in the Alberta legislature.

Lost in the hustle and bustle of one of the most action-packed and controversial Legislative sessions in recent memory, was the 2nd anniversary of the 2012 election. In those rewarding two years since taking office, the one thing I value most are the personal exchanges with the people of the riding.

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The intimate affair was attended by a small group of David’s friends and family who created an atmosphere of acceptance and open lively discussion. These are the types of interactions that have the greatest value to anyone that truly wants to represent the wishes of their constituents properly.

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In the two years since being elected, I’ve learned that directly talking to the constituents is the most effective thing any MLA can do. Albertans have steadily been losing confidence in the government which seems to all stem from their lack of ability to listen, or more importantly comprehend what the taxpayers are saying.

One thing that’s been the Achilles Heel of this Alberta government is their inability to understand that hearing is of little consequence if there is a failure to comprehend.

The government of Alberta has time and again trampled and fumbled their way through negotiations and the creation of new legislation, which has resulted in the premature resignations of three successive Premiers within a mere seven years. The recently concluded spring session that lasted only seven weeks, once again illustrated a lack of solid comprehension of what Albertans want from their government.

The best consultants we have in the Legislature are the people we serve, something all MLAs would do well to remember. I would like to personally thank David, Drumheller Stettler’s 2014 MLA for a day, his family, and their friends, for their kindness and contributions to helping me to better serve the constituents of Drumheller Stettler.

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Activities to take summer breaks Hopefully everyone had a nice relaxing Victoria Day Long Weekend, and was able to get out and enjoy it.

This coming weekend is a very important and exciting one for all Grade 12 students, a day they have been looking forwards to for a long time. It’s grad weekend, and the ceremony where they walk up and receive their diplomas is Saturday evening. Way to go everyone, and we are very proud of you all.

Would like to wish you all best of everything in your upcoming future.

On Sunday, May 25, make sure you come out at 1:30 p.m. to the Botha Hall for a great time and dance to the music from the “Old Thyme Aires” band. They are a fantastic band, and everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of age.

It was announced earlier that the band playing this time was suppose to be the “Misty Country Band”, but to unseen circumstances

they will be unable to, so the “Old-Thyme Aires Band” agreed to play for the next two dances, which is fantastic, thanks guys.

Please bring salads, buns/ sandwiches or desserts with you to share at the luncheon.

This coming Tuesday, May 27, if you see McKenzie Hankins, make sure you wish her a happy birthday.

Hope you have a fantastic day McKenzie.

Quilting takes place this coming Monday, May 26, starting at 9:30 a.m., and held at the Botha Senior Centre. They would love to see you join them. Also when you are there, please ask them when they will be starting their summer break, as we are moving quickly into June and a lot of events take the summer off due to being too busy getting things ready for the fall season, so please remember to ask. They will be starting up again in the fall and this will be announced.

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Another couple of events to ask this question to is floor curling and carpet bowling as they also take a summer break, due to their busy schedules, but for now floor curling takes place at 1 p.m. every Thursday afternoon, and carpet bowling happens on Wednesday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. and both held at the Senior Centre.

Everyone is more than welcome to attend.

Coffee Time is held every Wednesday Morning, starting at 10 a.m. and held at the Senior Centre. This event will continue through

the summer, so they are encouraging everyone to take a break away from their busy schedules and join them for a cup or two, and have a relaxing visit with them.

Bingo is another event that continues through the summer months, with all the exciting and fun of bingo. Bingos are held every second Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Senior Centre and they would love to see everyone attend and have a great time, who knows you could be the next big winner.

The next bingo evening

is Tuesday, May 27, so bring your bingo dobbers with you, and come on out that evening. The jackpot still has not been won, and hasn’t been for quite some time so its getting up there, so why not come out that evening, and try out your luck? Who knows you could be the next big winner of it. The Loonie pot however has been won and the excitement moves on, but congratulations to all the last winners of the last Loonie pot.

Volunteer Tea takes place on May 30, at the school so please make sure you come out for this. They would love to see everyone that volunteered any of your time this passed year to attend this special event, as everyone appreciated your help, and would like to honor you by holding this Tea. This coming Friday, May 23, the students at Botha School will be participating in “Jump Rope for Heart” project, so if you

have any spare time please make sure you stop at the school and cheer them on.

They are doing this for a fantastic cause, so way to go everyone.

If you have any styrofoam trays or corks that you have been saving and would like to donate them to a great cause, the Grade 4/5 class needs them for their last science project and would really appreciate it if you drop or send them into the school for them. Thank you.

Wetland Wednesdays will be starting very soon, if it hasn’t already for grade 1s and Kindergartens so please keep your eyes open for the permission slips.

Sympathy goes out to Johanes (John) Klatt family, as he passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Thursday, May 8. He was a long time resident of the Botha area and will truly be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers go with his family at this time.

First train of the season arrives Spring has finally sprung here in Big Valley evidenced by the hum of lawnmowers and weed eaters reverberating throughout the village on Saturday. As the village awoke from its long, long winter’s slumber, we were happy to welcome the first train of the season this past weekend.

What fun it was to see the train pull in and watch all of the Big Valley volunteers spring back into action. A big thank you must go out to all of the “helpers” who jumped in for our annual spring cleanups preparing the village for the coming tourist season.

As Big Valley begins to spruce up to celebrate its centennial this summer, our village workers and community organizations are incredibly busy with the various beautification projects to be completed before the big event.

One such project involves the Big Valley Library and the Friends of the Library. After much planning, and with the whole-hearted approval and cooperation of the Village of Big Valley council and staff, the library is hard at work with a major revamp of the park that was started as just an idea only a few years ago. Situated beside the village office/library building, the area has been used during the summer months for children’s programming and community access to the wi-fi services the library provides.

To be designated as the “Centennial Wi-Fi Park”, this major overhaul will improve not only the appearance, but also the function of this green space. Excavation has been completed and gravel already delivered for a new patio area that will include improved seating, new plantings and a water feature. New raised bed planters are in the process of being built, trees and shrubs are on order from nurseries and there is even a new “pergola” awaiting assembly. Many more improvements will be evident as the work continues on this major project. Thank you to the volunteers whose efforts will turn this idea into a reality.

Legion members will be at the Big Valley School at 12:15 on Thursday, May 22 to present awards to the students who participated in the Legion’s Annual Literary and Poster Contest. Congratulations to all the students who entered and remember those who have given their all. Due to holidays, there will be no Legion meeting during the first week of June. The next meeting will be at the call of the president.

Don’t forget the Big Valley Elks annual Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 31. Registration and breakfast will be at the Clubhouse from 8:30 to 10:00

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a.m. with tee off at 10.30 a.m. Mixed teams will play nine holes in the Texas Scramble format. Beef-on-a-bun and prizes will follow the golf action.

Remember to join in the Village of Big Valley’s “Trash to Treasure” event on Monday and Tuesday, May 26 and 27. Just set out items you wish to give away where you usually place your trash for these two days and label them “Free”. Remember one person’s trash can be another person’s treasure.

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WILLIAM JAMES BAIRD “BILL” Bill was born in Stettler, Alberta on August 22, 1947 to parents John and May Baird. He was the second child of four children; Betty, Bill, Johnny and Barb. He grew up on a farm south of Byemoor. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Pat Jones on July 22, 1966. Together they bought a farm near Endiang and began their life together. Over the next few years they had three children: Sandra, Russell and Wendy. Bill and Pat worked hard at making their farm a success. They always found time to do a little camping and fishing, which they both enjoyed with family and friends. When Bill was younger he did a lot of curling, sledding and baseball, he also loved the fall season as it was filled with hunting deer and geese. Bill passed away suddenly on May 9, 2014 at Byemoor, Alberta at the age of 66 years.

Bill is survived by his loving family: daughter Sandra (Pat) Keith of Byemoor, son Russell (Leah) Baird of Hanna, daughter Wendy (Jeff) Cosens of Hanna; beloved grandchildren: Nicole (T.J.) Devaleriola and their sons Carson and Tucker, Tyson (Karylyn) Keith and their son Jace, Brittiany (Jesse) Hebert and their son Duncan, Alison Baird and Nolan Baird, Kacey DeGiano and Derek Cosens; sisters Betty Dick (Louis) and Barb (Howard) McBride; other family members and many friends. Bill was predeceased by his wife Pat in 2002.

A graveside service for Mr. Bill Baird was held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Byemoor Cemetery, Byemoor, Alberta with Reverend Ross Helgeton officiating. Memorial donations in memory are gratefully accepted to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice c/o Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, who were entrusted with the care and arrangements.

Mr. Wilbert Jestin 1926 - 2014 Mr. Wilbert Weston Jestin was born January 12, 1926 at Ardley, Alberta and passed away on May 12, 2014 in Stettler, Alberta at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his wife June Baird of Stettler, his children Jerry (Janice) Jestin of Texas and Loretta (Lawrie) Ross of Delburne; grandchildren Charles Ross of Edmonton, Scott Ross of Delburne and Cole Ross (Amber Fika) of Red Deer and one great-grandson Ashton Ross of Dapp, Alberta. He is also survived by his brothers Dale (Shirley) Jestin and Edward Jestin and sisters Verna Allison, Nellie (Vernon) McCauley, one sister-in-law Rachel Sanderson, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Wilbert was predeceased by his first wife Betty Jestin (nee Sanderson), brother and sister-in-law Aubrey and Charlotte Jestin, brothers-in-law Lowell Allison and Ian Sanderson, sister-in-law Harvalee Jestin, nephew Lonnie Jestin, mother-in-law Mary Sanderson and by his parents Harold and Mae Jestin.

A funeral service was held at the Stettler United Church in Stettler, Alberta on Thursday May 15, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Jan Richardson officiating. A reception and fellowship followed in the Christian Education Wing of the Stettler United Church which was graciously prepared and served by members of the Stettler UCW. Wilbert was laid to rest at the Great Bend Cemetery, near Delburne, Alberta on Thursday May 15, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Wilbert, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315.

Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.

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Annual Garage Sale Saturday, May 31 Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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REG. Dental Hygienist for F/T Maternity Leave starting June 1 May lead to P/T Perm.

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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 CAMERON BAY flexible shifts, including HOLDINGS INC. evening, weekends and o/a McDonald’s in Red Deer nights shifts. Students, Gasoline Alley East and stay home moms, retired West is now hiring F/T & P/T persons, we offer part time Food Service Supervisors. flexibility to fit your lifestyle, Wages are $12.50 to $13.50/hr, as well as scholarship depending on experience programs for students. and availability. Candidates Wages range from $10.25 must be able to work a to 11.00 per hour and we variety of shifts and have 3 will train. Benefits are to 5 yrs. previous experience included and we offer in fast food and supervisor opportunities for exp. Must be able to superadvancement. Apply in vise crew of up to 20 people person at any of the at one time. Part time following locations: Ponoka applications will be 4419 Hwy 2A; Lacombe accepted from Canadians 5510 Hwy 2A, Red Deer and Permanent Residents Gasoline Alley at 37479 currently living in Canada.

Hwy 2 and 37428 Hwy 2 Apply in person at and Stettler at 4721A 70th 37479 or 37428 Hwy 2, Street or on line at Red Deer, or email resume cbay22@telus.net or fax to: cbay22@telus.net resume to 403-783-4251 or fax to 403-783-4251.

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.

GRILLER’S Steak House in Rocky Mtn. House is looking for Cook’s. Wage $15-$20./hr. dependant on exp. Submit resume to: grillersbanquets@ gmail.com or fax to 403-845-7469

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Competitive wages! Submit your resume to dmalign@telus.net PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions: * General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler * Automotive Electrical Technician * Journeyman Welder / Apprentice * 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.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.

Agricultural Technicians and/or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics

with Ag experience for our Stettler location.

This is a fast-paced environment and ideal candidate would be able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to take initiative and consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service.

WE OFFER: FUTURE AG INC. Competitive Wages “People You Can Count On”, Annual Work boot is offering the opportunity reimbursement to grow in your career with • RRSP Plan a thriving company.

• Benefits Package We offer an exemplary • Sick Days benefits package, hourly • Monthly Bonus salary starting at $29.00, annual work boot If you are looking for a reimbursement, RRSP plan, rewarding career with a sick days, monthly bonus successful and growing and continuous professional organization, then forward training in a positive your resume to: friendly environment.

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Journeyman & apprentices We offer competitive wages. Full benefits after 90 days. Must have valid drivers licence. Email resume to: d.generationglass @platinum.ca or Fax: 403-886-5224 or Call 403-886-5221

Nexus Engineering is currently looking for Afternoon shift Lead hand/supervisor and operators.

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 HD LICENSED TECHNICIAN for several Alberta areas.

Must have or willing to obtain CVIP licence.

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JOB TITLE: Journeyman Millwright- Stettler, Alberta (All other trades will be considered based on agricultural industry experience) DESCRIPTION: ENR Distribution is an emerging company which is providing sound agronomy and effective nutrients in an environmentally responsible fashion ensuring a sustainable source of enriched food to help nourish an increasing world population.

The position will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment at our fertilizer plant and storage site to ensure both short and long term safety, efficiency, reliability and cost effective production. This will all be in accordance with company policies and relevant government standards and codes.

Qualifications • Must hold a valid Journeyman Millwright Certificate. (Other trades will be considered based on experience) • Minimum of 5 years related experience, demonstrated technical abilities in maintaining mechanical equipment within an agricultural or production environment.

Interested candidates please see our website www.enrdistribution. com for more details or apply on-line to sbriscoe@mcraeltd.com or by fax at (403)-742-4179, Attn. Operations Manager. Successful candidates will be contacted for an in person interview.

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Experience is not mandatory, but a definite asset. Email resume to resume@ nexusengineering.ca

880 Jensen Contract Flooring in Big Valley, AB is looking for an Estimating Administrator to start immediately.

Responsibilities will include: • Research and document current bidding opportunities.

• Track and coordinate estimates and results • Assist Estimators in the bid preparations Qualifications • Highly organized, achievement oriented with strong multi-tasking abilities.

• Detail oriented with strong analytical, math & computer skills (Excel, computerized estimating systems, spreadsheet design and formulas).

• Demonstrate leadership skills in order to be able to take-on additional short and mid-term responsibilities Working Conditions • Fast-paced, deadline driven • Tight deadlines and high work volume are the norm Ideal candidate would have working knowledge of construction in a related field although on the job training will be provided. JCF is one of the industry’s most experienced flooring contractors in Western Canada, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

For more information on this posting and Jensen Contract Flooring please go to www.jcfgroup.ca Please send resumes to Jensen@jcfgroup.ca

SANDBLASTER REQ’D No exp. necessary, will train. Health plan.

Wage $20/hr. +, dependant on experience.

9 - 10 hrs/day expected.

Fax resume to 403-742-3887

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CLASS 3 DRIVERS w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for waste & recycling. Email resume with a min. of 2 references to: canpak@xplornet.ca FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/ Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces.

Average gross $18 - 25,000/month.

1-800-917-9021.

Email: ed@freightland.ca.

TRENCHUK LIVESTOCK HAULING requires Class 1 Drivers. Alberta wide work.

Competitive wages. Call Michael at 780-656-0053, Smoky Lake.

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880 Savage Value Drug Mart is looking for a student for part time front store clerk position.

Individual must be enthusiastic, energetic and mature. Candidate must be able to work after school and Saturdays.

Please apply in person to Scott or Fern.

STETTLER CONCRETE MIX Pumper/ Mixer Truck Operator Must be reliable to work longer hours; concrete experience an asset.

Benefits, plus good wages.

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Starting $32 - $36/hr 5002 - 46 Street, Stettler, Alberta Our company is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada.

Our 250 locations offer clean and safe work environments encouraging a motivating and fun atmosphere. We are looking for relentless problem solvers who not only have strong technical skills, but who are also good communicators and thrive in the service industry.

We are seeking a motivated Journeyman Automotive Technician to join our team. As the ideal candidate, you have a strong background in general vehicle maintenance; enjoy working with a high energy team in a retail environment.

Kal Tire offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions.

Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Automotive Technician opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to travis_randell@kaltire.com, fax 403-742-3317 or in person.

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Parks and Leisure Services Foreman Stettler, Alberta Company: The Town of Stettler provides excellent recreation facilities and parks to its residents. If you are looking for a rewarding occupation in the heart of exceptional recreational social and cultural opportunities, look to Stettler. The Town of Stettler is committed to providing a high quality of life to its residents. In return for your hard work and dedication, the Town of Stettler will provide a family membership to our recreation facility, in-house training and outside training for professional development, comprehensive benefit package, and a friendly and dynamic team culture with various corporate events.

Job Description: Your main responsibilities will be will be to supervise 6 full time and 8 seasonal casuals, who as a team, will provide well maintained Parks, Sports Fields and Ice services in the Town of Stettler.

Requirements and Qualifications: The successful candidate will have five to ten years’ experience in recreation, parks operations, and maintenance supervision. Having completed level 2 in both Parks and Sports Fields and Arena Operator is an asset. Good public relational skills and strong team building abilities are required.

How To Apply: Applications may be submitted by mail, email or fax. To: Parks and Leisure Services 6202-44 Ave Stettler, AB T0C 2L1 403-742-4411 403-742-3480 lpenner@stettler.net www.stettler.net Attention: Lee Penner

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TRENCHUK CATTLE CO. in Smoky Lake is looking for General Labourers with cattle skills. Class 1 Truck Drivers. Cat/Hoe Operators. $20 - $35/hour depending on experience.

Mechanical skills an asset.

Call Willy at 780-656-0052 or fax resume to 780-656-3962.

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PARKLAND (ALBERTA) COMMODITIES is a growing grain export company looking for someone to fill a full time LABOURER POSITION at its Bashaw/Warden locations. Duties will include but not limited to shipping/receiving of product. If interested forward resume by fax to 780-372-4190 or by email Attn Rob: robm@wagrain.ca or Travis: travis.hillaby@wagrain.ca

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Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed

for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB Starting wages: $28.85/hr - Floor Covering Installers $24.75/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience or have a valid trade certification.

Please send qualified resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554

EYE SPY… SPY… EYE Look for your name in the Classifieds (stating you’re a winner) and come to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize, compliments of KFC!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Village of Alix

Summer Temporary Staff

Public Works Dept Maintenance Worker

Duties: Equipment operation maintenance Starting: Approximately June&to August 2014

Perform labour & other maintenance duties assigned Duties: Equipment operation & other PW general duties Qualifications: 40 hrs/wk Monday to Friday r .JOJmum grade 12 education

of maintenance & operation of equipment Qualifir 4PVOE LOowledge cations: r 4PVOE LOowledge of construction and maintenance practices • Valid class 5 Alberta Drivers License r Valid class 5 Alberta Drivers License • Ability to work independently when required r Ability to worL JOEFQFOEFOUly when required • Mustr .VTU CF Qhysically be physically ableable to perform the duties to perform the dutiesof ofthe the position position

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Level one Water Distribution/Waste Water collection Operator preferred Send via Mail, Fax or Email: Village of Alix The position requires the incumbent to be on an on-call schedule and Box 87 worL B forty) hour wFFL regardless of weather conditions.

Alix, Alberta, T0C 0B0 ATTN: ClosingCAO date: open until suitable candidate hired Fax: 747-3663 A more detailed job description can be viewed on the Village cao@villageofalix.ca of Alix Website at: villageofalix.ca Email: Resumes can be either mailed to the Attention of CAO: All applicants are 87 thanked for their interest, but only those Village of "MJY #ox "MJY 5 $ # selected for an interview will be contacted. or email: DBP@villageofalix.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Village of Alix Public Works Dept Maintenance Worker Duties: Equipment operation & maintenance Perform labour & other maintenance duties assigned Qualifications: r .JOJmum grade 12 education r 4PVOE LOowledge of maintenance & operation of equipment r 4PVOE LOowledge of construction and maintenance practices r Valid class 5 Alberta Drivers License r Ability to worL JOEFQFOEFOUly when required r .VTU CF Qhysically able to perform the duties of the position r .VTU BDDFQU BOE CF Urainable in First Aid and 8).*4 Level one Water Distribution/Waste Water collection Operator preferred The position requires the incumbent to be on an on-call schedule and worL B forty) hour wFFL regardless of weather conditions.

Closing date: open until suitable candidate hired A more detailed job description can be viewed on the Village of Alix Website at: villageofalix.ca Resumes can be either mailed to the Attention of CAO: Village of "MJY #ox 87 "MJY 5 $ # or email: DBP@villageofalix.ca no phone calls please only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

You’re at home here.

Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. Is recruiting for an

ADMINISTRATION / INSIDE SALES CLERK @ STETTLER CARDLOCK Reporting to the location’s Bulk Petroleum Manager, this part time position is responsible for customer service and processing inside sales. Weekdays, 20 – 24 hrs/week.

Candidates for this position must have a valid driver’s license, customer service and administration experience and knowledge of petroleum products is an asset.

Central Alberta Co-op offers a competitive salary as well as opportunities for personal growth. If you match these qualifications, and are interested in working for a true community builder, please submit a resume or application to: Human Resources Manager Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. 6201 - 46 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z1 Fax: (403) 341-5811 E-mail: c.krogman@centralab.coop Successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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OIL & GAS OPERATOR

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Welcome Home!

Celebrating the birth of your child?

Share your happy news with family & friends with a special announcement in the Classifieds “Announcement” section.

Applicants should be friendly, licensed and knowledgeable of the Stettler region. An interest in tourism, photography and customer service is important.

Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator.

Applicants must have experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic or Instrument Mechanic and possess strong mechanical skills, be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live or be willing to relocate within a 20 minute commute to workplace location.

This position offers a challenging work environment, attractive benefits with competitive pay and significant room for promotion.

* Students and seniors are also encouraged to apply. s.benjamin@stettlerboardoftrade.com 403-742-3181

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: kwolokoff@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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Rupertsland Institute Métis Training to Employment is looking for Métis people between the ages of 18–30 who are interested in a career in the Medical Technical field.

Space is limited, so apply today!

Application Deadline: June 16, 2014.

Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

Celebrate Your Marriage With a Milestone Announcement • 1.877.223.3311 Remember to share the news with your friends & family!

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.

Candor Realty Ltd.

Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden

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Spacious two storey home with 4 bdrms. Lots of nice features. $189,000.

Unbelievable location - Close to shopping and schools. Ready to move into. 3 bedrooms. Recently landscaped. Double garage. Only $237,500.

COZY, PRIVATE 3 bedroom, year round home at White Sands. Only one block from the beach. Nicely landscaped. $279,000.

VERY COMFORTABLE. 4 bedroom home across from playground. Lovely solarium facing backyard. Many upgrades. Priced to sell at $239,900.

AWESOME LOCATION across from rec centre. Great for family. Large bedrooms, sun porch, deck and double garage.

Ready to move into. $249,000.

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Totally finished with lovely covered deck, facing the park. $279,000.

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2171 sq. ft. on main level. $499,000.

LAKE FRONT PROPERTY @ ROCHON SANDS - Year round living in this lovely 3 bedroom home. Beautiful landscaping and private back yard. $489,900.

ACREAGE JUST MINUTES FROM STETTLER. 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home. Huge triple car garage with in floor heat. Close to amentities.

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VACANT 0.75 ACRE LOT. Great site to build your dream home in Erskine. Has water, sewer and gas services on site. Nicely treed and landscaped. Near playground, school and grocery store. Spacious lot that can accommodate a large shop, garage or garden spot. $116,900.

JAMES DADENSKY JUST LISTED

Attention: Truckers, Welders, Mechanics — New 1800 sq. ft. excellent shop to do your own work, situated on 1 acre lot in Erskine. Great place to build your dream home with shop/garage already in place. Quick possession. #CA0025709. $239,900.

Calling All Investors - 8,800 sq. ft. of building space with 6100 sq. ft. presently leased. Great office space, storage yard with chain link fencing.

Invest today for your future. #CA0007120.

“Priceless Unbelievable View”. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home all located on a private & scenic ¼ section with a breathtaking view of the river valley. 36’ x 48’ barn, 16’ x 40’ shop, dbl detached garage, various outbuildings. #CA0016473. $775,000.

½ DUPLEX. Great location. “Like New” home built with seniors in mind – no stairs, easy access, wheel chair friendly. Bright, spacious home with open floor concept.

Close to downtown, post office and medical clinic. Heated garage. Just move in. CA0034082. $229,900.

SUPER CLEAN BUNGALOW. NOW JUST $319,000. Bungalow FULLY DEVELOPED 4 Bedroom home Beautiful kitchen. Lots of updates, next to playground. 24x26 garage. with garage, built in 1995. Main double garage. RV parking. floor laundry, beautifully landscaped Huge yard, lots of room for a garden. $239,500 Don’t Wait!

Only $249,000 Call Today! yard. Great for seniors!

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2 bdrm 2 bath home on the bay at Rochon Sands. $729,000. Call Brian.

Quiet affordable 2 bdrm home in Botha. Ready to move into. $155,900. Call Ross.

Remodelled 2 bdrm home with appliances. Very nice home. $132,500. Call Ross.

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2 bdrm park model on large landscaped lot at Rochon Sands $249,900. Call Brian.

Well maintained spacious home in Botha, private yard. 5 bdrm 3 baths. $248,000. Call Doug.

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Studio condo with 5 appliances.

Recent renovations. $114,900. Call Edna.

3 bdrm townhouse located in New Emmerson. Corner unit. $109,900. Call Jill.

Clean 4 bdrm home with dble car garage in back. Central location. $229,000. Call Edna.

This 3 bdrm 2 bath 1120 sq. ft. is the perfect starter home which features vaulted ceiling, bay window, fenced yard & RV parking. $239,900. Call Atie.

Big Valley 1827 sqft open concept home with hardwood. On 4 lots with large shop, fully landscaped . $335,000. Call Jill.

Located in Bashaw.3 bdrm bilevel. With many extras. Dble car garage fully landscaped fenced yard. $239,900. Call Garry.

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2001 Mobile Home TO BE MOVED. 3 bdrms, large master suite with jacuzzi tub and walk-in closet. White cabinetry in large country kitchen with island. $85,000. Call Jill.

Build your dream on ½ acre lot in Erskine. Gas power and sewer at property line. $69,000. Call Atie.

3100 sq. ft. Commercial bldg on a 2 acre lot. Vacant and ready for immediate possession. $299,000. Call Ross.

3240 sq. ft. 6 bdrm 3 bath home in the small community of Castor. Completely renovated.

A Must See $189,000. Call Atie.

This spotless well built 3 bdrm tri-plex is move in ready and located on a mature street with lots of trees. $197,000. Call Doug.

Executive home 5 bdrms 3 baths, 3200 sq. ft. finished. Stone patio with fenced yard. $419,000. Call Jill.

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This 2067 sq. ft 1.5 story home is just a few block from downtown, fenced & landscaped. $329,000. Call Garry.

3 bdrm duplex located in Meadowlands. Perfect starter. $279,000. Call Garry.

Lakeview property. 4 bdrm hillside bungalow. Ready for your summer fun. $535,000. Call Doug.

To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca

2 bdrm mobile located in Alix, on large lot. $109,900. Call Edna.

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Employment Training

Building Supplies

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MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to process & submit billing claims for hospitals and doctors!

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Local training gets you ready to work!

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Office Supplies

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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD 4.5 kms. West of Stettler Call 403-323-0744

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BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $35 each. Machine planting; $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer).

20 tree minimum order.

Delivery fee: $75 -$125/order.

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860.

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

Largest colour selection in Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

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ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION For Shelia Gaudreau Sunday May 25, 10 a.m.

Bowden Lions Hall Bowden A.B. Very unique Hoosier, Table/chairs, China cabinet, Side board, Fireking, Anchor Hocking, Pyrex, Forest green, Ruby red glassware, Ornaments, Stain glass windows, Race Track Memorabilia, Toys, Stamp collection‌ Just too much to mention Check the web for full listing and pictures Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca

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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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LOOKING FOR a shop?

Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices.

For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - spring sale!

20x24 $4348. 25x24 $4539. 30x30 $6197.

32x36 $7746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

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MASSIVE TREE SALE. Hardy tree, shrub, and berry seedlings.

Perfect for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $1/tree. Bundles of 10 as low as $1.29/tree.

Free shipping.

Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca

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MOVING: Dining table/4 chairs, chesterfield & matching chair, rocking chair, coffee/end tables, lamps, double bed, dressers, bar fridge. Best offers.

403-742-8979.

Jewellery

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$500.00 REWARD for lost engagement ring. Last seen May 8th in Rocky Mountain House. Large 3 carat emerald cut black diamond with 1 carat diamonds on the sides.

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Drafting & Design

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AGILITY AND OBEDIENCE CLASSES BEGIN MAY 26.

Phone Lorrie at 403-742-3698.

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THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Lloyd Larsen Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!

Business Services #1000 - #1430

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403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)

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Laverndene Acres Yearling Red Angus Bulls for Sale

Lavern Wideman Castor, AB 403-882-2185

Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca

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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:

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AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.

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Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler

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Electrical

“Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob

Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler

Cabinet Makers

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Stettler Professional Building

403-742-3411

BRYON D. BALTIMORE

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All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Barristers and Solicitors Advocates

Furnace Cleaning

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Stettler Furnace Cleaning

403-742-3418 Glass Shops

HEARTLAND GLASS

• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628

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5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB

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403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)

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Dr. KERRY WONG Optometrist

Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998

PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net

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BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today!

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Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL! Phone: 403-742-5830

Personal Services

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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.

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• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595

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Painters/ Decorators

1310

STETTLER FLOORING

& Paint

Shane Mercier Owner/Manager

#2 4707 42nd Street Stettler, AB

403-742-5813

Fax: 403-742-5816 shane@stettlerooring.com

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

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403-742-4533

403-742-5237

403-742-3007

4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Misc.

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Ph.

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Application Deadline: June 6, 2014 Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

1100

1330

• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize

Verle Klassen

Gary G. Grant Law Office

TEL: 403-742-6277 No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB

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Phone: 403-742-4437

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1290

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4819 51 Street

“If It’s Electrical We Do It�

Health Care

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

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Lori R. Reule

Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson

1260

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE

403-742-5111

G K D P

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection

Call Barry Harvey

Misc.

Services

Stettler Eye Care Tru-Fence Dr. R. TROY NELSON Good Fences Make Good Neighbours!

FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. Legal Services

Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et, ett, Stettler A AB B

1210

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Professional Accountants LLP

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Health Care

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Certified General Accountants

Chapman and Co.

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Business and Services Directory

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Pet Services

Page B7

-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations

Buzz Andersen Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Serving Stettler area over 35 years

One block East of Scotia Bank

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER

PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686

galen@railsidedesign.com

www.1800bigiron.com

Chiropractor

Drafting & Design

GALEN WIEBE

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

Dr. E. LYNES 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta

RAILSIDE DESIGN

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M.S., R.Aud 4806 – 51 Ave., Stettler, AB

403-742-1330

1120

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Jacquie Mvula,

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor

-Gitzel Krejci Building

4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.

Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370

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Valid thru June 30, 2014. New Bookings Only

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS/DISTRICT

New time for historical society meeting I hope everyone enjoyed this weekends’ rain, if you were camping probably not so much but it was very welcome as the ground was getting very dry and the grass and plants will really perk up now.

The May birthday club at St. Mary’s lodge has come and gone already.

In the lodge, there were two celebrants: Elise Elvin and Edward Wilkinson.

In extended care, there were also two birthdays: Clarence Brosseau and Carol Gridley. Thanks to Pat Hatt for serving a large Swirl coffee cake that was appreciated by a large crowd. Next month will be hosted by Pat Holowath.

Don’t forget that the south area ladies will be hosting a bridal shower for Alyse Burnett and Devon Sawnson on Friday, May 23 starting at 7:30 at the community hall, so be sure to attend. Congratulations on your impending marriage.

There has been a change

Livestock

2100

BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm.

Fully guaranteed.

Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. Website: simmeronranch.ca.

Martin 780-913-7963.

GOOD QUALITY BLACK ANGUS SIRE, registered, $4,500.

Phone 403-578-3312.

PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered.

Vicwin Farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.

2140

Horses

2 RANCH HORSES FOR SALE, 5 years old, well broke, 403-741-8190.

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.

“On Farm Pickup” 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 PASKAL CATTLE COMPANY in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $ in your pocket. Sell direct to us. Please call Main OfÀce for details.

403-372-5641 WANTED: Hay land to put up on shares.

403-742-4337

Seed Grain

2200 BARLEY

AC Metcalfe, Busby, Seebee, Sundre.

Seed Grain

of date for the initial meeting of the Rumsey Historical Society. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 29 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Rumsey Agriplex. It has been 32 years since the Big Red Book was published so it is time for an update and perhaps cover some new ground that didn’t make the first book.

Everyone has something to contribute, because if you have lived here for any amount of time then you have history here in Rumsey. There are still lots of copies available of the 1982 publication, so stop in at the library if you are looking for one.

The community garage sale is fast approaching as well. It is scheduled for Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. so plan to come in, get some lunch from the Drop-in members and wander through the treasure trove of goodies.

I can guarantee that everything will be at fire-

2200

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

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

Suites

3060

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 FOR RENT SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT with an additional room for den/ofÀce. $1100/month + D.D. utilities included.

No pets, for more information contact 403-740-3522.

Storage Space

3160

STETTLER MINI STORAGE

CDC Go Wheat, Winter & spring Triticale, Silage Peas CDC Meadow Àeld peas, NON GMO Canola, Polish & Argentine 403-556-2609 MastinSeeds.com

Household, furniture, business records, etc.

Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153

BRIGHT’S SEED FOR SALE Wheat-Cert. Harvest HRS/Foremost CPS Barley-Cert. Copeland/ Cowboy/Coalition Oats-Seed Oats. Call 780-855-2240/780-678-6329 CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE. Busby Barley, Stride Oats, Jordan Oats.

Guaranteed, fully tested.

MAGIC SEED FARM Greg Jones 403-783-6495 or 403-704-6277 COMMON SEAD OATS 97% germ. Colour sorted.

Call Glen Lepard 403-740-2872.

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.

4040

Manufactured Homes

4090

REDUCED TO SELL. Moduline “Eclipse”. Tons of options included with this 2013 model of the Eclipse. Visit your new Manufactured Home Craig’s Home Sales in Lethbridge, Alberta. For viewing information on this or any of the other homes we have in stock call Marg 1-855-380-2266.

SHOWHOME SALE. Substantial savings to be had! Need room for whole new display!

Visit Grandview Modular Red Deer to see the quality and craftsmanship that set us apart.

1-855-347-0417; www.grandviewmodular.com; terry @grandviewmodular.com

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. Lots selling at 25% off listed price, or 5% down on a rent to own lot with no interest over 5 years.

1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

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2007 FLEETWOOD

Regal, 355RL. Exc. cond., 1 owner, Loaded, lots of extras. $32,500.00 obo.

Daryl (403)256-0025 1995, 23 ft. Okanagan 5th wheel, senior owned, very well maintained, reduced must sell, $5,250.

403-342-0250.

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to Àt over 500 trucks.

Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

4430

6010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

2009, 29’ MAKO by Gulf Stream, Air cond., power awning & jacks 2 slideouts. Very good condition.

Call 403-574-2215 2009 WILDWOOD 5TH WHEEL HOLIDAY TRAILER, 25 foot, one slide out, very clean, no pets, no smoking, used 5 times.

In new condition.

Phone 403-883-2284.

home, Wednesday, May 21 but next week’s game will be away. The girls and coach-pitch teams are still practicing, they are looking for pickup games as they chose not to join in a regular league. I will let you know when their home games are as well ,so you can get into town and cheer them on.

Quote of the week: Much to the plant vendor’s delight. I am easily tempted to buy things that I have no earthly idea where to plant. But it’s like falling in love. We lose our sense of perspective.

– Orene Horton

2014 ASSESSMENT NOTICES AND TAX ROLL Summer Village of Rochon Sands, Province of Alberta

6010

Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS

Notice is hereby given that the Combined Assessment & Tax Notices have been mailed to all property owners.

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339

The assessment roll is open to inspection at the Village Office by appointment (403-742-4717). Any person who desires to object to the entry of their name or that of any other person upon the said roll or to the assessed value placed upon any property must, by July 16, 2014 lodge their complaint(s) in writing with the Village Administrator.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Dated this 12th day of May 2014.

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

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337

BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION

Carrie Turgeon Village Administrator Summer Village of Rochon Sands #1 Hall Street Rochon Sands, AB T0C 3B0

403-742-5437 during business hours

BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)

780-672-1035

Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net

Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved.

1.

Estate of

HAZEL MATILDA SNIDER who died on April 9, 2014

Brenda Anderson at

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

Bay 5, 5002 51 Ave. Box 190, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 and provide details of your claim.

BERTRUM JAMES STRAIN

5110

403-368-3820

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE

Public Notices

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Public Notices

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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Rumsey Record

6010

Public Notice #6000

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Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

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Public Notices

from Morrin are Kyle Montgomery, Kevin Devaleriola and Malcolm Johnson-Tait.

Congratulations to all of you. Please let me know if your son/daughter is graduating this year, so I can include them in this list. I know there are kids that attend different school that live in our area so I don’t want to leave them out. Helen is proud to report that she has two great-granddaughters graduating this year, Ashley Steen from Sparwood (Helen’s son Randy’s granddaughter) and Brittany Landon (Helen’s daughter Susan’s granddaughter).

The baseball season is going full blast. They have already got one week under their belt and this week is lining up for a full slate of games. The Midget team has two games coming up at home; Tuesday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 27.

The Bantam team will have this week’s game at

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance)

If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by July 11, 2014 with

Financial #4400 - #4430

glad to have them as part of our community.

If you haven’t been out golfing yet, the courses are looking great and they will only get better after this lovely rain. The Rumsey Connection Golf Tournament, held over at the Trochu Golf Club, will be held this year on Thursday, June 12 with tee time starting at 5 p.m. and a steak supper to follow. This evening of golf is always lots of fun so book in with Dariel McNaughton at 403-3682120 and Elaine Wiesse at 403-368-2225.

We have a quite few members of our community that will be graduating this year, so I would like to send out my congratulations to them as well. Harlee Avramenko, Brittany Cawiezel, Marcus Herd, Denver Hodge, Bradley Nelson, Alicia Jarvis and Alice Sinclair.

This wonderful event will be held on June 27.

The other grads

SUMMER VILLAGE OF ROCHON SANDS PUBLIC NOTICE

4130

Transportation #5000-5300

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE

5110

Cottages/Resort Property

KING OF THE ROAD RV STORAGE, 24hr video security, pavement to site, on hwy.

2, 10 mi. North of Red Deer, pull-throughs avail.

403-782-7775

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Fifth Wheels

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer.

Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

L A R G E

OATS

AC Juniper, AC Morgan, AC Mustang, Derby.

Condos/ Townhouses

sale prices.

The Rumsey 4-H Beef club is also preparing for their big day. Their Show and Sale is scheduled for Monday, June 2 in the Delia Agriplex. Rumsey is hosting this year, so they will be first in the ring for both the show and sale. The heifer portion of the show will be first off the block at 9:15, then the steers to follow at noon.

The banquet will be at 5 p.m. and sale at 7 p.m.

Most of the kids will have clipped their calves in preparation of the day and maybe even done a first washing, I hope they are leading without problems by now to give you a stress-free trip into the ring. Good luck to all the 4-H-ers as they get ready.

The northeast corner will be holding a bridal shower for Angie Walker and Joe VanStraten on Monday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. They are residing on the Chris Warner/Bert Johnson place and we are

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of

who died on April 14, 2014

If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by July 4, 2014 with

Brenda Anderson at

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

Bay 5, 5002 51 Ave. Box 190, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 and provide details of your claim.

If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY 100,000 Potential Buyers???

2.

3.

No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development: No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development: No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:

2791-2014 Lot 29, Block 14, Plan 0626396 6708 40A Avenue John & Debbie Holterman

2792-2014 Lot 2, Block 21, Plan RN54A 4918 - 47 Street Mark Anderson Uncovered Deck 2793-2014 Lot 31, Block 15, Plan 7721414 6409 - 42 Avenue Ken & Karen Bellows Covered Patio

You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m.

June 4, 2014. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305.

Leann Graham Planning & Development Services

403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059

HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 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

STETTLER HANDIBUS

Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)

403-742-5858

of

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is May 31, 2014 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 Noon on Nomination Day. 1

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935

VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841

Location of Local Jurisdiction Office: #1 Hall Street, Rochon Sands, Alberta.

Dated at the Summer Village of Rochon Sands in the Province of Alberta, this 14th day of May, 2014.

Delmer Tweit Returning Officer

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Phone 1-877-223-3311 CALL 1-877-223-3311 O G SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP

RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org

Notice of Nomination Day

Councillors

Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266

403-742-6568

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Local Jurisdiction: Summer Village Rochon Sands, Province of Alberta.

Brenda 403-742-3067

COCAINE ANONYMOUS

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 caller’s need.

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Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 1-877-223-3311

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ZONE

Busy year-end ectivity schedule at SMS

By Seanna Jone and Kalysta Miller It’s been a busy month here at Stettler Middle School. Before we know it, June will be upon us.

This past week, Miss Damberger’s Grade 7 drama class has been practicing and performing monologues, while the Grade 8 drama class has been practicing Archie comic skits to perform the first week of June. Her Grade 6 French class has started to make comic strips with conversational French.

Retired judge, David MacNaughton, and Malcolm Fischer came to our school yesterday to talk with the Grade 8 classes about the Robert Cook murder trial. They talked about the case and how it unfolded, the murders, and how the trial played out.

It was very interesting hearing about this huge murder trial that took place so close to home.

The Mitch Dorge presentation took place on May 8 in the P.A.C. for the Grade 7, 8 and 10 students. He talked about how bad choices we make can affect so many others in terrible ways and how we need to think about our actions and decisions before doing them.

The Grade 8 students are well into preparation for their leadership camp that will take place next week, from May 27 to 30.

They will be practicing leadership, teamwork, and character building. They will go on hikes in the mountains, bike rides, and

Contributed photo

Grade 7’s at the Drumheller Tyrrell Museum on May 8 for their year-end trip. canoeing, while demonstrating teamwork, leadership, and character building skills.

The students will be roughing it for four days, sleeping in tents and cooking for themselves. It will be a great experience and a lot of fun.

Y-cat will be selling jumbo hotdogs for $2, pop for $1, and freezies for $1 this Friday over the lunch hour. They will also be having a school wide “ Jam the Police Van” competition at the same time to see how many students can fit into the van at

one time.

The SMS track meet is on June 3 and Mrs. Skocdopole will be making her delicious burgers to sell. There will also be drinks and other items for sale as well.

The events will include the 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1500 meter runs, long jump, triple jump, high jump, discus, and shot put.

Come out and cheer on the competitors.

The Grade 6 students wrote their language arts Part A - P.A.T. last week. They will be writing Part B on June 18, math on

June 19, science on June 20, and social on June 23. Final exams for the Grade 7 and 8 students will start on June 20 with math, language arts will follow on June 23, science will be on June 24, and then end with social studies on June 25.

The Grade 6 orientation for next year will be on June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Parents and students will have an opportunity to tour around the school and meet the teachers.

The Grade 6 classes will be going to the Reynold’s Museum in Wetaskiwin on May 27 for their year-end field trip. The 7A and 7C classes went to the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller on May 8, while the 7B and 7D classes will be going on May 27 for their year end trips.

The annual Night of the Bands concert will be held on June 3 in the P.A.C. at 7 pm.

Come out and listen to our talented band classes and see how all the hard work they have been doing all year has paid off.

SMS is happy to be hosting a talent show at the end of June. There was a meeting yesterday in Mrs. Erickson’s room to see how much interest there is and to start the planning process. It should be an exciting way to end the school year.

The Grade 8 journalism class will be selling the last Newsflash school newspaper of the year in the second week of June.

It will be in full color and the best edition yet. It will be sold for 50 cents and there will be something for everyone to check out.

Kindergarten and Grade 1 swimming lessons done Stettler Elementary School We hope that everyone had a great long weekend!

Just a reminder that a long weekend with a Monday holiday can mean that we will then have two early Monday dismissals in a row afterwards. This is going to happen the next two weeks as Monday, May 26, and Monday, June 2, will both be early dismissal PD days, so remember to mark your calendars carefully.

On Monday, May 12, SES students were entertained by Edmonton singing artist, Bobby Boogaloo.

Bobby’s concert was entitled “Kids Have Character”, and many of the songs tied in to the 7 Habits and the SES HERO pledge. The students enjoyed Bobby’s interactive performance and the positive messages he gave through songs such as “You Can Be The You That You Were Meant To Be” and “Taking Care of Each Other”. If you want to lis-

ten to Bobby’s music, or if you want to see video footage from Bobby’s previous visit to SES (five years ago), check out bobbyboogaloo. com and YouTube.

Kindergarten and Grade 1 classes have enjoyed their swimming lessons, and they are just finishing up. Grade 2 students will be starting swimming lessons soon, which will run until the middle of June.

Track meet season is just about here! Mrs. Poapst and Mrs. Neitz have sent home the parent volunteer forms and they are hoping to get many of them back. Please consider volunteering as we need many helpers to make the days run smoothly.

Please check the following dates on your calendar: -Wednesday, June 11—Grade 4-5 Track Meet -Tuesday, June 17—Kindergarten-Gr.1 Fun Day -Tuesday, June 24—Grades 2-3 Track Meet

5RH had a fastfood lunch on Wednesday, May 14. They paid for it from money they had made by recycling milk and juice containers. Yum! 5TA and 5SO celebrated their successful social studies Wax Museum project by eating popcorn and watching the movie “Night at the Museum”. In keeping with their historical characters, they also got a chance to try bison jerky, saskatoons, and Saskatoon jam on homestyle bread. Everything was delicious, and many of the students figured that they would have made out just fine eating bison and berries like their historical figures did hundreds of years ago.

SES class photos were taken on Wednesday, May 14. Finished photos will be sent home in a few weeks.

The photographer also took the annual outdoor schoolwide photo of SES students and staff which will go up in the hallway later in the

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1KL had a splash at swimming lessons! year. It is always fun to see former SES students who are now in High School or who are now SES parents, look through the large photos trying to find themselves and their friends!

With Mrs. Pinder and Mrs. Johnson retiring at the

end of the school year, and Mrs. Lynn going back into a classroom fulltime, Mrs. Fischer has been busy interviewing for their positions.

After interviewing many worthy candidates, we are pleased to announce that Mrs. Becky Baltimore has

been chosen to fill the position of SES librarian, and that Mrs. Kate Syson has been selected as vice-principal. Both of these amazing ladies have worked at SES in the past, and we are very excited to have them join our awesome staff.

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The Kindergarten class of the Stettler Elementary School paid a highly informative visit to the Stettler Independent office on Wednesday, May 14 and at the end of the visit, each student was challenged to produce their own newspaper with the best newspaper to win the first place.

In the end, all of the newspapers were declared first place winners and Ryker’s newspaper (placed right) was selected in a draw for being published as the sample of great newspaper productions.

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Congratulations to 4-H members Local volunteer fire fighters have answered the call for several grass fires, due to very dry conditions during the past couple weeks. Hopefully the much needed rain that fell on the weekend will help that situation, although it has halted the spring seeding. Several people from our area took advantage of the long weekend to go camping, despite the rain showers.

Congratulations to Brittany Elsasser who recently graduated with her medical office assistant and unit clerk diploma in Red Deer. She will be doing her practicum in Dr. Hanton’s office in Castor in June.

Sympathy is extended to the family of John Klatt who passed away on May 8 at the age of 94 years. John and Alva raised their family on the north side of the Paintearth coulees, north of Halkirk before

moving to Botha and Stettler.

We welcome Emma and Kyle Tunnel from Eston, SK to our community. They have purchased the Wilf Tschritter home and are in the process of moving in. Kyle will be working at the mine and Emma is an esthetician . We bid farewell to Wilf who has moved to the Stettler area.

Congrats to the Byemoor 4-H beef club members, Abby and Bailey Musgrove, Coy, Natalie and Zach Schilling and Shayla Schilling who will be entered in the district 4-H show and sale this week in Stettler. Tara Schilling is their club leader.

Several from our area ran in the Woodys RV World marathon in Red Deer on Sunday. Patti McKnight , Kerbi McKnight, and Jessica McKnight each ran the

personal challenge!

Dwight and Carolina Kent arrived home on Saturday from a two week holiday with Carolina’s daughter, Catharine, and the rest of her family in Manila, Philippines.

Ross and Dawn Elsassers’ new home has arrived. They hope to be moved into it in the next couple of weeks, once all the utilities are connected.

Jennifer Coulthard from Calgary was in the area at the weekend visiting family.

She is leaving at the end of the month for a three week holiday in Spain.

Coming up: May 24- Halkirk hosts the waste roundup at the firehall from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m.; May 26 – Circle Square fund raiser golf tournament at Pheasantback; May 27 – Elementary track meet at the bull-a-rama grounds.

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joined by several camping friends.

Edwin and Nola Gutsche from Calgary spent the weekend camping at Webber’s Corner.

The local 4-H beef club members were busy on the weekend preparing their heifers and steers for the show and sale held in Stettler on Monday and Tuesday.

Get well wishes go out to former Endmoor residents Bob Green and Wal-

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witz also hosted a campout at their farm and were

ter Schuler, who each had stays in the Stettler hospital.

Brenda Zeimer of Vancouver is visiting with family members in our district and at Hanna during her week-long stay in Alberta.

Keep in mind the bridal shower honouring Jordan Wasdal, bride-to-be of Kyle Smith, on May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Byemoor hall.

Women of the community are asked to contribute to the lunch.

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Ken and Eleanor Schultz hosted their annual May long-weekend campout at

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Sympathy is extended to Marj Sorensen and family on the passing of her brother Bill Hronek at Castor.

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Travis and Tanis’ new home arrived on the James farm last week and is situated south of the existing farm yard. Stuart and Kayla Somerville and young son Robbie are settled in their new home on the former Alex and Anne Smith farm. Congratulations to these young couples on their new homes, we hope they enjoy them a lot in the years to come.

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