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Two firefighters turn the hose on a double-garage fire on May 28. The Stettler Regional Fire Department turned out quickly and put down the fire, but not before it completely gutted both sides of the garage and burned two vehicles.

Flames devour Stettler structure, vehicles Stacey Lavallie Independent reporter In just the few minutes it took Brandon Thompson to go from his father-in-law’s garage to the house, and back to the garage, the few flames licking at the door of the garage across the

alleyway had turned into a raging inferno. The fire, fed by material in the garage as well as a steady wind, devoured the double garage and two vehicles before it was put out by the Stettler Regional Fire Department. The fire department

used both on-ground firefighters and the aerial to spray water on the blazinghot orange and red flames, which billowed out across the alleyway to lick at overhead powerlines. The heat from the fire caused water on neighbouring structures

and the ground to evaporate into steam, and Thompson and his in-laws, Bill and Susan Barnes, watched nervously as their garage steamed. However, the fire department quickly got the blaze under control, saving nearby homes and

Stettler school councils concerned about communication, cost-cutting Robin Tarnowetzki Independent reporter

With the Clearview schools’ budget being released and cost-cutting measures being put in place, the school councils have been growing increasingly impatient with the actions of the board of trustees. The biggest complaint about the board is its communication style. Board chair Ken Checkel has said in the past that all the public information about the school board is kept on the website, which parents can check regularly. However, the councils want more from the board. “I’m sorry, check the website is not good enough,” said Liezil Vogel, chair of the middle school council. “That’s not good enough communication. Communication means we sit around a table and then when a question is asked, it has to be answered with a solid answer.” School councils of the elementary and high schools are understood be in a similar line of thinking as the position laid out by

Vogel. The board consults with parents by sending trustees to the council meetings, posting public information on the website, and hosting joint meetings between the boards and the school councils. So far this year, two such events happened, one in February and one in May. In its April 24 meeting, the board of trustees looked at a table that listed different developmental phases of the proposed budget, as well as who was consulted. It turned out that staff, parents, school councils and the public were only consulted for three out of six phases. “That, to me, is concerning,” Vogel said. “Black and white, this shows you that they’re not speaking to parents, they are not hearing from parents.” Checkel says that parents may feel like they’re being ignored since there are often too many ideas and the board can’t implement them all. “People throw their ideas at us, and they’re not one of the ones we incorporate and they wonder if they’re even being heard,” Checkel

said. “We hear them all, but we can’t do them all.” The school councils are also concerned about transparency within the school board. Though all information about the board meetings and financial information can be found online, on May 8, an item called “communication and key messages” was discussed in the in camera portion of the meeting. “In camera meetings are unacceptable to me, unless it’s a personal matter or something to do with what people’s salaries are, legal stuff,” Vogel said. “In camera meetings just tell me that they’re hiding something.” Checkel said that all information that the public has a right to know can be found online, and that the board is not hiding anything. “All the information we consider is also available to the public unless it is covered by privacy legislation and regulations,” he said. “And we certainly do listen to any and all ideas coming to us from the public.” The main point of contention is proposed cuts

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to staffing in the Stettler schools. The councils want the school board to look at other ways of saving money, such as not hiring a consultant to find a new superintendent or not having catered lunches anymore. However, Checkel contends that most feasible way to save funds for the division is to cut staffing, since 75% of the budget goes toward staff. “We’re faced with some big trends; they’re kind of working against us, especially declining enrollments,” he said. While the number of staff members is decreasing, the student to staff ratio is remaining fairly constant. And since Stettler has the largest student population, cuts there look more significant than if the smaller schools have budget cuts. However, the school councils want the board to get creative in saving money. “All in all, the board needs to look at making hard decisions,” Vogel said. “They need to look at all avenues of saving money and getting more money. Because that’s the only way we’re going to fund our schools.”

structures, though not fast enough to save the garage or the two trucks, which were burned through by the fire. According to Amanda Spensley with the fire department, no one was injured in the blaze, which took about two hours to put

out completely. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. It’s not something the neighbours are going to forget, though. “It was amazing how fast it happened,” Thompson said. “I haven’t seen anything like that.”

Former Stettler resident makes a splash at hall of fame induction Robin Tarnowetzki Independent reporter Alberta Olympian and former Stettlerite Susan Sloan Kelsey says that she is “honoured” to be recognized by the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, May 30 for her contributions to swimming. “It was a real honour and I was humbled to be included in such a great group of athletes, builders and coaches,” Sloan Kelsey said. “It was really fun to be there with my family and some friends from Stettler.” The ceremony took place in Red Deer and while Sloan Kelsey said she was a bit hoarse, she prepared a speech and said it was wonderful to be honoured that way. Sloan Kelsey’s successful swimming career began in Stettler, when her father – the mayor at the time – was instrumental in getting a swimming pool built in town in 1967. She said that everyone joined the swim team, so that’s what she did. And she continued to swim in Stettler until she moved away to Vancouver at age 17 to train for the Olympics. “It was great, early on, being from a small town,” she said. “But later on in my

career I needed the support of teammates, and that’s why I moved to Vancouver to have a bigger city.” At the Olympic trials in 1976, she came first in the 100 metre butterfly and set a record for the Canadian Commonwealth Games. She ended up winning bronze with the relay team. That bronze medal was Canada’s first while hosting the Olympics. “It was very exciting and I was so happy that my mom and dad could come to Montreal and be in the stands, so I was excited to share it with them,” she said. continued on page A7

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Big Knife Beef Club members pose with their winning pen of five animals at the Stettler District 4-H Beef Show and Sale that took place May 19 and 20. From left to right: Shayla Derr, Byron Dinsmore, Tyson Brower, Alex Skocdopole, Junae Ventnor, Kathryn Dolliver and Rylee Jacobson.

Big Knife succeeds at Stettler District Show and Sale Robin Tarnowetzki Independent reporter The year’s hard work showed through for the Big Knife Beef Club at the show and sale in Stettler, with the members averaging $2.25 per pound in the sale – which club leader Denise Jacobson says is “amazing.” “All in all, the clubs did very well at the sale this year,” she said. “We did very well; we were very happy.” Since Stettler hosted the show and sale, Jacobson said the members worked a little harder to bring in buyers and donations. “This year we kind of took it to a higher level…it’s not just for our clubs to bring in more buyers, it’s for all the clubs, just so there’s people there to buy. When you have 67 calves, you need a few buyers,” Jacobson said. “When we’re going out and getting buyers, we’re not specifically saying ‘come buy a calf from Big Knife”’ we’re saying ‘Come buy a calf from the show and sale.’” Jacobson said that the club got comments from the judges about how well they did in the show. “That was nice to hear, coming from a leader’s standpoint, because you know you’re doing your job,” she said. Out of 18 members – the entire club – who participated, two were first-timers, and Jacobson is happy with how they did. She also said that everyone in the club works together for the benefit of the club, not just each individual. One competition is a stall display, so all the members have to co-operate to get the display as good as it can be. “If there are water buckets laying

there, it may not be your calf, but you need to go take care of it,” she said. “Maybe the other kid is in showing… everybody works, and that’s part of 4-H too. People learn to work together.” She added that it wasn’t difficult to get the members to work together, and they are respectful and well-behaved. “If one kid is having troubles with their animal or whatever, it’s the older member’s job to help out, that’s just what they do,” she said. But 4-H doesn’t just benefit the members – it benefits Stettler and area too. 4-H members have to do community service and they volunteer within the community. “When we use the Agriplex, we volunteer to use that Agriplex,” she said. “So in essence, we’re helping out another place in Stettler. They’re benefiting and we’re benefiting together.” And 4-H teaches skills like work ethic and respect that the members can carry into the rest of their lives. “You talk to anybody, and if you’ve been in 4-H… you kind of get looked at differently,” Jacobson said. “People accept 4-H members differently, I think. They understand what work is. Not like other kids don’t, but it’s hard work to raise an animal and try to get it ready.” The following were winners at the beef show and sale: For heifer day it was Champion yearling heifer-Kathryn Dolliver Reserve Champion yearling heiferJunae Ventnor For Steer day it was Comformation winners were

Jr-1st place-Bridget Skocdopole 2nd place-Tyson Brower Int-1st place-Byron Dinsmore 2nd place-Junae Ventnor Sr-1st place-Kathryn Dolliver 2nd place-Shayla Derr Club Champion was Byron Dinsmore Reserve Club Champion was Kathryn Dolliver Showmanship Champions were Jr-1st place-Grace Hebbes 2nd place-Tyson Brower Int-1st place-Austin Jacobson 2nd place-Byron Dinsmore Sr-1st place-Kathryn Dolliver 2nd place-Shayla Derr Grooming Champions were Jr-1st place-Bridget Skocdopole 2nd place-Tyson Brower Int-1st place-Rylee Jacobson 2nd place-Byron Dinsmore Sr-1st place-Kathryn Dolliver 2nd place-Shayla Derr Judging Champions were Jr-1st place-Grace Hebbes 2nd place-Bridget Skocdopole Int-1st place-Shayna Brower 2nd place-Junae Ventnor Sr-1st place-Mackenzie Hankins 2nd place-Shayla Derr

Stettler District 4-H beef carcass kids had an amazing year. Les Buchanan had great comments for the kids’ achievements. All the carcasses met the yield class 1 category with 59 per cent or higher lean meat yield. In the picture are (back row) Austin Jacobson, Les Buchanan, Kallie Stewart and Rylee Jacobson, (front) Jacob Webster and Owen Wilkie with Denver McComish missing.

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The bridge leading to Donalda’s Giant Lamp, as well as much of the landscaping, was damaged after a driver careened into the area with her car. She was charged with driving at an unreasonable speed by Bashaw RCMP.

Impaired driver devastates Donalda lamp area Stacey Lavallie Independent reporter A group of kids took their last firework, which was shaped like a car, onto the road near the Donalda Lamp, planning to set it off in the last fiery celebration at a birthday party. Instead, the kids – several under 10 years of age – watched as a car careened half-on and half-off the road and in the ditch, before it crashed into the bridge leading to Donalda’s Giant Lamp, demolishing the wooden structure and sending it cracking

down into the reflecting ponds. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not hurt, nor were any of the children. She was, however, arrested by Bashaw RCMP, who responded to the 911 calls that came in after the collision. According to the Bashaw RCMP detachment commander, Sgt. Cameron Paul, the driver now faces charges of operating a motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. While the driver was issued a bloodalcohol test by responding constables, her blood-alcohol level wasn’t above the legal limit. However, it was within the warn-

ing range and thus she was issued a 72-hour suspension. The speed limit in Donalda is 30 km/h, Paul said, and he said it’s believed the driver was driving “well in excess of 50 (km/h).” Fast and careless driving is a problem in some of the rural communities in the Bashaw RCMP detachment area, Paul said, something he noted the police are preparing to crack down upon. The Giant Lamp itself was undamaged by the two-door car, but the landscaping was seriously disfigured and the bridge destroyed before the car came to a stop.

‘I was wandering around in a fog,’ says victim Advocates shore up people during the worst moments Stacey Lavallie Independent reporter (Last part of our series) Jeannie was just sitting down for dinner at her daughter’s house on a warm summer evening, when she saw through the window an RCMP cruiser pull into the driveway. The bad feeling she’d been having all day solidified into a lump of despair when she saw a second car come in behind the police, and from it her friend Gail emerge. Gail, Jeannie knew, was an advocate with Heartland Victim Services. As two constables put on their hats, they were joined by the advocates. Jeannie, her husband Herman, and daughter Betty – who asked that their real names not be used – met the four people outside. “The police officer didn’t even tell us,” Jeannie said. “He just said that he had bad news, and looked over at Gail. I just knew. I knew that (my grandchildren) were dead.” Jeannie’s two grandchildren, who were both under 10 years of age, had been spending the day elsewhere with their father when there was a tragic motor vehicle accident. All three died. “Betty just dropped to the ground,” Jeannie recalled. “Herman picked up a piece of patio furniture and threw it. I freaked a bit, turned and said I’d have to call (my) mom.” While Gail Kunstman, who is still an advocate with Victim Services today, helped console Jeannie, Betty and Herman, the second person went inside

with a teddy bear and took the children there on a walk, keeping them occupied while the adults grieved and tried to wrap their minds around the “new normal.” “We were all crying,” Jeannie said, saying that all of them were inconsolable. “Herman screamed. He wasn’t crying, he was mad. He was very upset.” Though Victim Services don’t always attend to notifications with police officers, the ones with Heartland Victim Services often do, and are there to help ease the survivors through the tragedy. While Jeannie eventually escaped inside to phone the rest of her family and let them know what had happened, Gail was outside with Betty and Herman, helping them and holding them while the tragedy ripped through their lives. Through the whole matter, from the notification until today, Victim Services has been there helping the family cope. “They’ve kept in touch,” Jeannie said. “When we went to do the funeral services (Kunstman) was right there for us when we came out. It was pretty hard. She’s always been there for us.” The emotions that come with a tragedy are violent in that they are overwhelmingly powerful, and people react different ways. Sometimes they collapse in grief, and other times they become silent. Victim Services advocates are trained to help people ease into that new reality and are able to help guide victims to services that can help. “Victim Services helped

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us contact the Minister who ended up doing the service,” Jeannie said. “(Kunstman) helped us find counsellors in Red Deer” to help the family cope with the tragedy they were now going through. Herman, who had reacted so loudly and angrily to the news about his two grandchildren, also made use of the counselling services. “His main concern was Betty,” Jeannie said. “Helping her through it.” He took part in several different programs that helped him manage his grief and his anger so he could be there for his daughter, programs made available through services that Victim Services helped him find. Today, some years later, thinking about her grandchildren no longer means an immediate pang of heartache, but instead happy and beautiful memories, Jeannie said. The sight of a butterfly dancing through the air or the sight of a tractor trundling across a field bring them to her mind so easily. Jeannie credits counselling for that, as well as time and the support she received from Victim Services. “I couldn’t have done it without them,” she said. “I was so numb, and I was wandering around in a fog for the longest time. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have gotten through it.” Her daughter, Betty, is getting closer to the same

point, Jeannie said. It’s been very hard for her to think of her children, but she’s started to do that again. “We’re doing really good,” Jeannie said. “There’s days where we don’t want to talk about them, but we know we have to. They’re still there. They’re watching over us.” Do you want to get involved? Heartland Victim Services serves the County of Stettler and is currently seeking volunteers interested in making an impact on the lives of people who are the victims of crime, tragedy or circumstance. Volunteer opportunities exist in both front-line volunteerism in the role of advocacy, or in the trenches as members of the Heartland Victim Services board. To become an advocate, interested individuals must undergo a police check. Training is provided to advocates by Victim Services Alberta through online and in-person sessions with the local Victim Services Unit. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Heartland Victim Services’ Pat Hamilton at 403-741-7841. The organization is facing a “critical” shortage of volunteers both on the board and as advocates and needs interested people to reach out about how they can help.

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Is Desmond Tutu right? One of the wisest men around, Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa was in Alberta last week. He was invited to speak at a conference on First Nations treaties, climate change and, of course, the impact of oil sands on the process. He was quoted in the Edmonton Journal as saying: “I don’t come as a know-all who is going to pontificate and tell you Canadians what you must do. I think I can almost say, without fear of contradiction, that you do know what you should do.” Really? Do we (our provincial and federal governments) know what we are supposed to do? Archbishop Tutu’s words reminded me of a recent discussion I had with an area farmer on Harper government’s agricultural policies. His question was: “Do they (the feds) know what they are doing to us?” I happened to be on a stroll just along the rail tracks on the beautiful spring afternoon last Sunday when a Canadian Pacific train with more than 120 cars was moving in a southerly direction. It perfectly represented the approach of our provincial and federal governments to the economy of this country: For every grain car pulled by that train, there were at least two liquid tankers; whether they were carrying bitumen, petrochemical products or liquefied petroleum gas, I don’t know, but they were not carrying grain for sure. And this is at a time, when the House of Commons passed Bill C-30, a perfect example of a piecemeal approach to a very serious problem, that of farmers’ huge losses this year because of lack of capacity to transport their bumper crop to the ports to be exported. The bill is supposedly to force railway companies to allocate more capacity to ship grain from the prairies to open seaports. One really wonders how serious this government is to really protect the agricultural sector in this country. It has been known for sometime now, but a recently surfaced article “Hungry for Land” (http://www.grain.org/ article/entries/4929-hungry-for-land-small-farmers-feedthe-world-with-less-than-a-quarter-of-all-farmland) very succinctly makes the point that the more the corporate interests dominate the agriculture, the less food we are going to have to consume, thereby having to pay higher prices just to stay alive while fattening the checkbooks of the corporate executives. It shows with concrete figures that the real burden of feeding the world is currently on the shoulders of small farmers. It stresses that, for example, if all of Kenya’s farms matched the output of its small farms, the nation’s agricultural productivity would double. In Central America, it would nearly triple. In Russia, it would be six fold. With the federal government now pushing for Bill C-18 to open this country’s agricultural sector to further corporate expansion, we might be well on our way to losing one of our greatest assets, our farmers, to monopolist policies. Desmond Tutu is reported to have described the oil sands as “filth created by greed.” The greed is very much a part of the approach ignoring the importance of agriculture in seeking to extract the maximum profits in the shortest possible time from the oil sands in northern Alberta. At the expense of being accused of plagiarism, and inspired by this proverb attributed to First Nations of North America “when the last tree is cut down, the last fish eaten, and the last stream poisoned, you will realize that you cannot eat money”, I think our leaders should be warned that after the last drop of bitumen extracted and sold in Alberta, we will still need land to grow food and people to cultivate that land. I very much hope that the electorate will remember that, too. – Mustafa Eric

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The Stettler Independent Commentary

Agriculture not a priority in planning One can’t help but be impressed by the continuous sprouting of new home subdivisions around our cities and towns. Construction efficiency is amazing – within two years in an empty field dozens of homes and streets can completely fill an acre of land. The down side is that the land is lost forever from its former use. That’s the “price of progress” is the usual retort. The counter retort is “they don’t make land anymore.” Unfortunately, that doesn’t register much on most city folks as they see countless empty acres of land surrounding cities and grocery stores groaning with an overabundance of food. So what’s the big concern is an understandable perspective. It’s been reported that last year Alberta lost over 90 quarters of land to urban encroachment through residential, industrial, utility and infrastructures uses. To most that seems like a small loss within the context of Alberta’s millions of acres of land mass. Maybe so, but as one sees the land disappear one laments what at one time was productive farm and ranch lands. It’s interesting to note that when these lands were rezoned for development, virtually no mention is made of the loss of the agricultural production value of the land. Compare that to what the environmental lobby demands and gets whenever the slightest development project is proposed. You guessed it - elaborate environmental assessments are done and at great cost. How twisted our civilized approach has become when there is more concern for the possible loss of sage grouse habitat than the loss of food production. The classic example was four years ago when the provincial government prevented the conversion of a few thousand acres of crown land from grazing to irrigation development. The excuse was that it would be a critical loss to wild bird habitat. Those same folks ignored the reality that windmill farms nearby are killing thousands of wild birds and bats annually. It would seem that if farmland can be converted to residential and industrial development without much concern, than surely some crown land can be released for irrigation development. But few make that connection. The problem always boils down to the political implications – agriculture has far fewer voters. That’s clearly evident in the ongoing regional land use planning exercise that has been going on across Alberta. Every sector of economy has its finger in the process with over representation by the green and recreational lobbies. Agriculture, even when it is the principal user of the land base, gets short shift as if it doesn’t even exist. I guess that should not be surprise since most of the folks on the committees putting together the

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regional plans are city folks. As much as the agriculture production assessment of land to be developed should be considered, it’s a hard policy to maintain even if there is a law in place. Forty years ago British Columbia (BC) initiated their Agricultural Land Reserve program – it was part of a policy to preserve the scarce arable land base of that province. However, through an appeal process thousands of acres of agricultural land were subsequently exempted and developed. Amazingly, new golf courses were declared to be an agricultural use. Recently the BC government decided to put a two tier system in place that would make development even easier in the more populous areas of the province. In the long-term with that sort of approach, one could see the end of commercial agricultural production in the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys. One can sense the same thing developing over the years in the Edmonton/Calgary corridor which contains some of the province’s most productive black soil zones. Interestingly that area could become even more productive were global warming to continue, but I digress. The other problem with having agricultural production as a priority in assessing land development concepts falls into the sensitive area of property rights. Landowners have a visceral reaction to being told what they can do with their property. This is particularly critical with land that is not already zoned for other purposes. It’s a problem that the provincial land use planning process has to face. That would be a repetition of history, as the original BC program faced similar landowner reaction when their Agricultural Land Reserve program was implemented. Alas, except for conservation easements, there would seem to be little hope for a visionary program to preserve land for agricultural production - the will to do so just does not seem to be there by government and society in general. I expect future generations will reap the consequences.

BRENNAN TURNER look to veer away from doing business in U.S. dollars. This in mind, is this an opportunity lost by the Canadian energy sector? Quite possibly. With all the nit-picking over TransCanada’s XL pipeline, the company is now considering to ship crude by rail from Hardisty, AB to the main storage site in Steele City, Nebraska (and you thought this year’s rail movement of oil over grain was bad…). Nonetheless, it appears that Ceres Global Ag Corp.’s Northgate, SK rail hub will begin operations later this

year and has befriended the BNSF network, a big plus as it connects to 28 different states, multiple Gulf and Pacific ports, and Mexico. Certainly, the open market is creating new opportunities, but one should consider hedging price risk proactively - – it’s easier to make sales when you can, not when you have to. To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead. com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS & Android). His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1-855-3327653).

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Growing/Going Up Good planting conditions and favourable weather in the U.S. has led to corn prices dipping slightly over the last week joining wheat prices on the downtrend, thanks to a more bearish global picture. Old crop soybean prices have popped recently, hitting 11-month highs as crush margins and meat prices in China are improving while the balance sheet in the U.S. is still fairly tight. Domestic Chinese prices for soymeal, corn, wheat, and pork have all rallied in the last month, with pork prices leading the way, up 20 per cent. With this move to the upside in soybeans and to the downside in corn the last few days, it is thought that more acres that have yet to be planted (AKA swing acres) could be seeded with soybeans instead of corn. However, there’s still a two dollar spread between July and September contracts (and a $2.50 spread to November from July!). The main reason for the large difference is the expectations for a huge U.S. crop coming off in three-to-four months. Still, at these prices, some producers are getting a better margin than planting corn. The soybean market seems to have little effect on the canola trade currently though as the Canadian oilseed staple is slightly lower and relatively quiet amidst seeding. The canola trade has seen brief moments of strength on thoughts of delayed seeding in the Canadian Prairies, a new crusher

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Annual ranch rodeo celebrates family farming Stacey Lavallie Independent reporter

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There is something special about this weekend’s Ranch Rodeo in Donalda, and that’s the families that compete, says organizer Julie Hebbes. Hebbes is the treasurer of the Donalda and District Agricultural Society and the organizer of the event, which is now in its sixth year. It takes place rain or shine this Saturday, June 7, starting at 1 p.m. This year, in addition to its usual events, the Ranch Rodeo will pay tribute to the families who compete as families, and have kept farming and ranching in the family, a tip of the cowboy hat to the United Nations’ (UN) declaration naming 2014 the International Year of Family Farming. The UN states that “family and small-scale farming are inextricably linked to world food security,” and that “family farming represents an opportunity to boost local economies, especially when combined with specific policies aimed at social protection and well-being of communities.” It’s something Hebbes agrees with, and says that every year, she sees families competing together, or supporting each other, at local rodeos including

Donalda’s own Ranch Rodeo. The declining population in some of the rural centres has impacted local events in the past decade, Hebbes said, including a local rodeo that closed its doors due to a lack of volunteers. It was in this event vacuum that Hebbes started the Ranch Rodeo, which instead of being about bucking horses and bulls, became about finesse and sorting. “It’s about handling animals, about finesse and good horsemanship,” Hebbes said. In addition to the events for adults, there’s plenty of events for kids, including a sheep scramble for the youngest, a greased pig chase for the older kids, and a kid-untying contest – the kids in this case being young goats. “We’re also going to take the time to acknowledge families who have kept farming in the family and in the area,” Hebbes said. The event, which has admission costs of $5 for adults and $2 for kids under the age of 12, is one of the fundraisers for the Donalda and District Agricultural Society. The event is open to all, and Hebbes said people comes from all around, and she hopes to see more people this year.

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Being from a rural area, Blume feels that she has an advantage practicing in Stettler. “I have an appreciation for what people’s visual needs are in a more agriculturally based setting; that can be advantageous,” she said. Hauck Optometry and Hearing oﬀers examination, diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of diseases and disorders of the eye. As well, they oﬀer a wide variety of frames and contact lenses.

Hauck Optometry and Hearing “We have availability to all of the newest contacts that are on the market,” she said. Including new types of contact lenses for people who have problems in the past. Blume has worked with a charity called Canadian Vision Care, which provides eye care to people in poor and developing countries. Most recently she has been to Tanzania, but has also provided eye care to people in Jamaica and Romania. “It’s amazing, because some of these people would never have the chance to receive eye care, never have the chance to see would it not be for those of us who come from other areas,” she said. But above all, Blume is ready to help Stettler residents with their eye care needs, and her favourite part of that is interacting with her patients.

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Hall of Erskine students raise money for animal rescue Fame induction Robin Tarnowetzki Independent reporter

continued from front page Now, she still swims as often as she can, but is focused on her family (she has two sons) and in contributing to swimming in other ways - for example, by helping out with a triathlon. “I’ve always been involved in mentoring and helping young kids and putting back what I can into the sport,” she said. There are many aspects she loves about swimming, but said that setting a goal and accomplishing it was “huge.” She also just likes being fit in general and making friends throughout her career. While she admits that there are moments where it got difficult, ultimately everything works out. “When you’re training and you’re dead tired and you have doubts and you wonder why you’re doing it, you turn around and realize that it was all worth it,” she said. “So of course there were definitely moments that it was hard, but you struggle through them and come out the other side.”

The Grade 6 class at Erskine School got to play with puppies and learn about Stettler’s Animal Haven Rescue League as part of its unit on organizations that contribute to the needs of different people. As part of their studies, the class chose an organization and decided to do a fundraiser. The students ran a penny drive for Animal Haven and raised almost $300. “We thought it would be nice to bring some of our animals in,” said Jeannie Wright, who gave the presentation along with Donna Manson. “So they got to socialize with the animals and clean up the messes too. It was more of a thank you, here’s the presentation kind of thing.” The students got to play with four puppies and learn about what Animal Haven does for Stettler and area. “It’s important to educate the kids, because they’re our future,” she said. “So if we can start educating people – the younger generations – right now on how to properly care for the animals, then hopefully in the fu-

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Grade 6 students at Erskine School heard a presentation by Animal Haven Rescue League and got to play with puppies on Friday, May 30 as a thank you for raising funds. ture things won’t be like they are now. There’s always hope.” When someone donates to Animal Haven, that donor can earmark where the funds go. In this case, the students didn’t have a destination in mind, so the money will go toward vet care. Wright said vet bills are Animal Haven’s big-

gest expense. “All of them were thrilled with the puppies and they got to hold them and see that the rescue

Review of Bills 9 and 10 (Pension Reform Bills) The all-party Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future is undertaking a review of Bill 9, Public Sector Pension Plans Amendment Act, 2014, and Bill 10, Employment Pension (Private Sector) Plans Amendment Act, 2014. The Committee is also accepting written submissions; deadline for receipt is Friday, August 15, 2014. Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future 801 Legislature Annex, 9718 - 107 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1E4 EconomicFuture.Committee@assembly.ab.ca 780.427.1350 (Call toll-free by dialing 310.0000)

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Wm. E. Hay Composite High School would like to acknowledge and thank the following businesses and employers for giving our students involved in the K & E, Work Experience and Registered Apprenticeship Program, an opportunity to gain meaningful employment while working on their High School Diploma. As a small token of our appreciation, we will be hosting a Bar-B-Q for Off Campus Education students and their employers on Friday June 13th, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the High School parking lot. All Off Campus Education students and their employers are welcome to attend and come and go as you please.

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Thank you once again for providing our students with these great employment opportunities! - Sean’s No Frills - Skocdopole Ranches - Sobeys - Stettler Co-Op - Stettler Dodge - Stettler Independent - Stettler Elementary - Stettler Hospital & Care Center - Stettler Long Term Care - Stettler Mufﬂer - Stettler Recreation Centre - Stettler Oil and Gas - Stettler Town & County Museum - Stettler Vet Clinic - Steve O’s Oilﬁeld - Stop N Go - Subway - Timeless Elegance - Tirecraft - Tim Horton’s - TKS Controls - Turtle Club Truck & Car Wash - UFA Farm Supply - UFA Petroleum - Woodhill Instrumentation - WTS Manufacturing & Sales

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- Forestburg Figure Skating Club - Fountain Tire - Gary Rider Farm - Heartland Marine & Motorsports Inc. - Home Hardware - John’s Clothing - JT Autobody - Jewell Theatre - Kal Tire - Lawlor Jewelry - Leaps N Bounds Child Care - Lincoln County Oilﬁeld Services - Mark’s Work Warehouse - McDonald’s - McCallum Farm - McRae Holdings - Metalex - Ol’McDonalds Resort - One Better Hair Design - Party Maxx - Peavy Mart - Pﬁeffer House of Music - Ramada Inn & Suites - Re-Glycol - Schmucki Construction - Score Projects - Scott Charles Farm

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dogs that we do get are just like their own dogs,” she said. “It doesn’t mean that they’re bad or that something’s wrong with

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We will teach you and your family to walk your dog on a leash... STRESS FREE! As well this session will also teach children all about safety with and around dogs How to put your dog into placement (to await your next command) How to take control of your dog’s mind instead of its body Teach the importance of establishing boundaries in your pet’s life and how to maintain them.

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Flex program is doing well By Leotti Carlgren Wildcat Corner Hello, Wildcat fans, This week, our Wm. E Hay students have been preparing extra hard for elections. Posters are popping up here and there, coating the walls in sharpie and construction paper. Candy and treats are being handed out to persuade students to vote for the candidates. As well, videos are being made to persuade students a little more. Some kids may not realize it but the students that are running for the election have a lot to do, and sure they have friends to help, but some are on their own. So, even if those students don’t win the elections, we would like to say a big congratulations to all our candidates for their efforts all week. We have only four weeks left of school, so that means diplomas are coming up. Students are starting to work hard, and seem to be more intrigued with what their teachers have to say. The Flex program this year seems to have been running great. I’ve seen more students in the class then the hallways, and even though they aren’t really doing anything, they have to sit in a room with teachers who probably scold them at times, and just to please them, the students

end up doing the work. Good job teachers, with getting students to do their work, even though you shouldn’t have to. Now that the gowns are put away, and the march is done, students and staff seem to have a whole weight lifted off their shoulders. And every one seems happier than ever. Even though there has been a lot of rain, and cold days, at least we can say that winter is finally over, and has left us in a giant muddy puddle of happiness. The Gay-Straight Alliance is hosting a parent night on Wednesday June 11 at the high school at 7 p.m. This evening is for parents and community members who are interested in learning more about sexual minorities and/or have any questions regarding this topic. The topics of conversation will focus around religion as well as providing support and guidance for parents of the LGBTQ community. We are happy to include Rev. Carolyn Langford from the Alliance church who will be sharing her views and answering questions on this topic. There will be juice, coffee and snacks provided. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact Jennifer Taylor, Miss. Santana Scarff or Mrs. Kate Syson at the school if you have any questions.

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It needs more than just a paint job By Rick Strankman MLA, Drumheller-Stettler One thing that farming teaches you is that to be successful you need to make your equipment last as long as you can. For farmers, equipment is responsible for a great deal of the overhead facing an operation. With that in mind, on most farms you’ll find older equipment that is being pushed to its breaking point. In 1953, the year I was born, my dad bought a new Dodge pickup that to this day still sits on my farm. Over the years that old pickup earned its keep, like most equipment does, that was until the old Dodge just wasn’t worth the money it would cost to fix it. With that, it was retired to the junk pile. Like most antique vehicles, there comes a point where it suddenly has a worth that justifies the expense of restoring it. The work that’s needed for a proper restoration will include more internal work than external. Political parties, at least

in Alberta, are similar to old farm equipment like the Dodge that sits on my farm. With a regiment of regular maintenance, equipment can last well beyond its expectations. In Alberta, the maintenance schedule was abandoned a few years ago. Earlier last week, leadership hopeful Jim Prentice delivered a speech in Medicine Hat, that had strong overtones on Property Rights. He recognized that Alberta Property Rights have been very badly mishandled by the organization he seeks to lead. In his speech, Prentice said “in my view, successive governments have also been less than careful about the protection of our property rights in this province.” Less than careful? That statement is suspiciously close to an admission that the Land Bills passed in 2009 were poorly drafted and never should have been passed in the form they were presented in. His solo attempt to resurrect the governing party in Alberta is the equivalent to my old Dodge getting

a new paint job, and then expecting to jump in and drive away. My old Dodge, like the Alberta government, needs a great deal of internal work. Without that work, his party much like my 53 Dodge, will remain broken down and in need of those repairs. Property rights are the foundation of each individual and family’s financial security and prosperity and they must be protected. By passing an Alberta Property Rights Preservation Act, that will entrench property rights protection in law. In order to ensure the property rights of Albertans, we must review all existing legislation as related to government expropriation and regulation. By enshrining basic property rights in the current Alberta Bill of Rights and spearheading a national initiative to add property rights protection to Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Albertans will be adequately protected. Something just a quick paint job won’t accomplish.

Doing what’s best for our children. Alberta’s students are among the best in the world. To keep it that way, quality teaching is critical. Our teachers are dealing with significant challenges like new technology and curriculum, diverse student needs – and too many young teachers are leaving the profession. At the same time, Albertans want more accountability for what students are accomplishing in school. ‘Doing what’s best for our children.’ That was the direction I gave last year when I formed the independent blue-ribbon Task Force on Teaching Excellence. This dedicated group of educators, school leaders, educational consultants and community leaders used their combined knowledge and experience to make recommendations to achieve continuous improvement in teaching excellence. Task Force membership includes: • Chair Dr. Glenn Feltham – President and CEO of NAIT with an extensive academic and professional background • Vice Chair Sandra Jansen – Associate Minister of Family and Community Safety, MLA for Calgary-North West • Naresh Bhardwaj – Associate Minister of Services for Persons with Disabilities, MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie and former teacher • David Dorward – MLA for Edmonton-Gold Bar, Chartered Accountant and Certified Management Accountant • David Fraser – Executive Director of Corporate Services with Edmonton Public Schools with more than 30 years of human resources experience • Dr. Sharon Friesen – Vice Dean and Associate Dean of Professional and Community Engagement in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary, recipient of a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence • Dr. Irene Lewis – a former teacher and the President Emeritus of SAIT Polytechnic, named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women 2010/2012 • Dr. Craig Loewen – Dean of Education at the University of Lethbridge, recipient of ATA’s Educational Research Award • Mackenzie Martin – a University of Alberta education student, former representative on the Alberta Education Minister’s Student Advisory Committee, recipient of the TD scholarship for Community Leadership • Everett McDonald – MLA for Grande Prairie-Smoky, former reeve, former trustee • Brent McDonough – former teacher serving as an advisor to the Masters in Educational Studies Program at the University of Alberta, co-chair of Inspiring Education Steering Committee, former chair Edmonton Public Library, former member U of A Senate • Michele Mulder – Executive Director of the Alberta School Councils Association, former president of the Alberta School Boards Association 14061DE0 • Andy Neigel – President and CEO of Careers: The Next Generation, has taught at NAIT and the University of Alberta

• Shelley Ralston – National Director of Talent and Culture for a Fortune 500 company, Chair of the Red Deer College Board of Directors, recipient of the Women of Excellence Award 2008 • Laurie Thompson – a current teacher and ATA member, principal at Kikino School – recognized as one of the top 25 Schools in Canada in Today’s Parent magazine • Ron Young – a current teacher, principal and ATA member with more than 30 years of experience

After hearing from 3,000 Albertans, their report is in. Some of their recommendations include: • Increasing the time available to teachers for preparation and collaboration • Internships and reduced workload for first year teachers • Adopting a formal mentorship program to provide more support for beginner teachers, as well as new school and district leaders • Improving evaluation process for teachers and the professional growth plan process • Requiring teachers to maintain certification, with evaluations conducted – with the purpose of demonstrating professional growth and continual evidence of performance – every five years • Increasing access teachers have to technology and specialized supports and services • Requiring new school leaders to complete a leadership program • At education faculties, increasing the amount of current practicum requirements to provide student teachers with more classroom experience before they graduate • Requiring post-secondary institutions to look beyond grades to suitability when admitting education faculty applicants • Increasing transparency and effectiveness of process for complaints of teacher competence or unprofessional conduct – the Task Force report does not recommend splitting the ATA into a college and a union, it prefers the government to work with the ATA to resolve the current issues • Increasing empowerment for principals to deal with teachers that need to improve their skills – the Task Force report does not recommend removing principals from the ATA, it prefers the government to work with the ATA to resolve the current issues

Your government won’t make any decisions without hearing from parents, teachers and everyone who cares about our children’s education. It’s your turn to have a say.

Provide your feedback by June 15, 2014 at education.alberta.ca/TeachingExcellence

Jeff Johnson Minister of Education

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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LEGO weekends start Saturday

Submitted by Crystal Friars Stettler is full of such rich history and many of the families who have played a large part in that history still live in the area. That is why the Stettler Public Library is so pleased to have Lorraine Lohr Cathro present her self-published family history/memoir. Titled “Roots and Adventures: A Prairie Childhood”, Lorraine believes that ‘everyone has stories’ and she will tell parts of her story when she reads excerpts from the book about growing up in and around Erskine and Stettler. There is no cost and refreshments will be served. Copies of Lorraine’s book will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome and bring a friend. 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. On Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m., kids are invited to come celebrate Robert Munsch’s birthday with stories, snacks and activities. Is LEGO your life? Starting on Saturday, June 7, and meeting on each Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm 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 on Saturday June 7 to help with creative uses of LEGO components. Build motorized Gadgets and Gizmos that actually move and work to make spin art, have a paper crinkle race and create optical illusions. All builders will be entered in to win a Bricks 4 Kidz t-shirt. If you

have any LEGO that your family is no longer using, the Stettler Public Library will gladly take it off your hands. Eureka, the summer reading program, begins in

four weeks. Chelsey, Lindsey, Morgan and Taigan have so much in store this summer that they can barely contain themselves. There will be programs available for a variety of ages: 5-7

year olds (Tiny Tinkers), 8-11 year olds (Engineers), and Teens. There will also be weekly family friendly events, which will be open to all ages. The Summer Reading Club has its own

Facebook page (under Stettler Summer Reading Program) and we will be posting updates and details as the summer gets closer. Keep an eye out for upcoming events and information.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Edmonton trip was rewarding Stettler Elementary School The caterpillars have arrived. The Grade 3s are raising Painted Lady butterflies as part of their study of animal life cycles in science class. They started the project after the May long weekend and are observing the stages of the butterflies life cycle. They are hoping the butterflies will hatch in early June so they can release them before school ends for the summer. The Grade 34 classes have also been participating in a program called “You Choose”, which teaches them about bullying. They are learning what bullying looks like, why someone might be a bully, what to do if they are being bullied, and what to do if they see

someone being bullied. The Grade 4/5 Book Club wrapped up the year with ice cream treats and a couple of book-based puzzles for the members to solve. Student members were polled as to what their favourite part of the Book Club year had been. The answers covered pretty much every activity Book Club did this year, so that must tell us that this group of students really enjoyed taking on the role of Literacy Ambassadors in our school. As part of their weather watch unit in science, 5RH has been making wind vanes to test outside. They have also been taking weather recordings over a 5-day period. They will analyze this information,

and pay particular attention to how wind direction, air pressure, temperature, and relative humidity allow people to make daily weather forecasts. Mya Prehn (1TJ) and her mom, Erin, recently talked to the whole school about Mya’s experience on the television show “Dragon’s Den”. They shared the process they went through to be on the show, and told the students about Mya’s neat idea. We will all be anxiously watching Dragon’s Den in the fall when Mya’s episode airs, so we can see if she got a deal or not. Mya’s product can be found at lunchapeel. com. SES students in Grade 1, kindergarten and the early learning program had

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Late comeback falls short: Stettler‘s U16 boys mounted a spectacular effort in their away game against Storm of Ponoka on May 29 when they scored twice within the last 10 minutes of the game, but failed to tie the score before the final whistle of the referee, which sealed the result as 4-2 in favor of the hosts. Here goalkeeper Will Roberts stops an attack by the Ponoka offense in the second half of the game.

U14 girls go undefeated STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter The U14 Stettler Swatt were the team to beat at this past weekend’s girls’ softball tournament in Stettler, and while some teams came close, none succeeded, leaving the girls to claim the gold medal in a 17-10 match against Clive. The tournament, which took place Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, saw girls softball teams from U12 to U16 competing, making the many ball dia-

monds around town a busy place to be. Swatt defeated all visitors they competed against, going undefeated the entire weekend to win the U14 t o u r n a ment title. The girls defeated teams from Lacombe, Innisfail, and Sedgewick, going on to compete against Clive for the gold medal. A hotly contested final game saw the girls from Stettler battle back from a deficit to win 17-10. The Stettler Swagger, the U12 team, finished fourth, losing the bronze medal to Delburne 11-8 despite their best efforts.

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A member of the U14 Stettler girls’ softball team hits the ball with a resounding, metallic thwack! Head down and arms pumping, she makes a dash for first, arriving safely. The Stettler girls’ team won their division in the tournament, going lossless the entire weekend.

Wm. E Hay athletes bring good results from zones Submitted Some noteworthy results from the central Zone Track Meet on Wednesday, May 28 are as follows: Corey Garbutt – 4th in Senior Girls 400 m – 3rd in Senior Girls 800 m Cole Bailey – 5th in Senior Boys 1500 m Carly Armstrong – 5th in Senior Girls Long Jump – 8th in Senior Girls 100 m Andrew Kim – 2nd in Senior Girls 100 m Braden Deagle – 3rd in Senior Boys Long Jump – 3rd in Senior Boys 200 m – 4th in Senior Boys Triple Jump – 4th in Senior Boys 100 m – 4th in Senior Boys Overall Points Dacia Gramlich – 1st in Int. Girls 80 m

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Stettler’s U18 soccer team received somewhat belatedly the silver medals they won in the Sunbreaker Tournament in Camrose at the beginning of May. The team comprises (back row l-r) Tim Ascah, Stefan Du Toit, Jacques Du Toit, Frank Van Ommeren, Cole Bailey, Taylor Chase , Brandon Kent, (middle row) Eric Pitzel , Andrew Kim, Chad Detlor, Braden Deagle, Adam Pitzel, (front )Goalie Garrett Burns Missing are Avi Bains, Logan Hadwell.

Swagger come close Submitted It was only fitting that the Stettler Swagger U12 girls lined up against Delburne in the bronze medal game of the Stettler Softball tournament on the weekend. Both teams faced each other Friday with Delburne cruising to a lopsided 20-8 victory. It set up what turned out to be a wonderful weekend of ball for the team. After another loss to a tough well coached Lacombe team the Swagger started to roll. The team then racked up wins over Drumheller and Innisfail. With nine teams in the U12 division, it actually came down to a series of tie-breakers to determine the Bronze Medal teams. The bronze medal game was a back and forth battle with both pitchers striking out several batters. Pitcher Hannah Elines had a great game going 5 strong innings. With the score 8-7 for Delburne after the 5th inning, a quick conference with the umpires determined another inning could be played. In the top of the 6th Stettler gave up 3 runs, so they came to bat knowing they needed 5 to win. ‘We knew we had a chance in the 6th, but came up just short 11-8, you could see the girls were wiped both physically and mentally’ said a dejected coach Shauna Elines. ‘With such a short ball season, it is tournaments like this that really help the players not only improve but bond together, the coaches are all so proud of them, this is a great group of players and families’ said coach Bob Couch.

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Stettler’s Derrick Marshall takes aim during his run on the weekend’s True Grit Cowboy Mounted Shooters qualifying competition at the Stettler Agricultural Grounds on Saturday, May 31. This is the second year the event has happened in Stettler.

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STACEY LAVALLIE Independent reporter Men and women guided their horses through a pattern on the Stettler Agricultural Grounds on Saturday and Sunday, all the while firing a pistol at balloons, the weapon only inches from the unflinching horses’ heads.

This is mounted cowboy shooting, a sport gaining in popularity in the United States and now in Canada, and it’s in its second year in Stettler. Four years ago, the sport made its debut and has been hosting a demonstration at the Steel Wheel Rodeo since last year. Organizers of the local club held a qualifier on May 31

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Summer crib tournament on the way The clouds come and then they leave. It’s been dry in the Gadsby area and a concern for farmers. And..now we have ants! The Jim Baird family took part in the annual Red Deer MS walk last Sunday with 19 family and friends participating. They all wore rainbow coloured tshirts in memory of Leigh (Baird) Shepherd, who had participated for 21 years. The group called themselves the Rainbow Gang. Bill and Joyce Hansel (papa and greatgrandma) attended greatgranddaughter Shaya’s pre-school graduation in Stettler at the Day Care Centre on Monday, May 26. There were about 12 graduates. Also attending were grandma Sandra and mom Denee. Bill and Joyce and San-

dra headed to Cadogon on Saturday to the rodeo there, staying overnight with daughter Mary Lou and Stan. Dewey and Joanne Hoopfer made the “Big Move” this past weekend. We welcome son Jordon and Kelly Hoopfer to the farm while Dewey and Joanne moved into Stettler, trading residence with Jordon and Kelly. We wish Dewey and Joanne a happy retirement. The Heritage group (Gadsby Church) gathered to organize for the summer. A crib tournament is being planned for July. More info to come. Grandpa Fred Entwisle, daughter Haley and granddaughter Cooper enjoyed a camping weekend at Rochon Sands. Grandma Velvet joined them during

Pancake breakfasts coming up The Donalda Coulee Donalda Friendship club will host a Diary pancake breakfast and music jam on Sunday, June 8, at the Drop-in Centre, breakfast starts at 11 a.m., music starts about noon, enjoy music and fellowBy Darlene Tantrum ship. 403-883-2100 The Donalda Parent Council will host a “dessert theatre” on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, the play is produced by the school drama class, always very entertaining. For more information you can call the school at 403-883-2280. The Donalda Ag Society will host the annual ranch rodeo on June 7, starting at 1 p.m. at the arena, a steak supper at 5:30 p.m.: for more information call 403-8832330. Fast approaching is the time for the third annual Show & Shine, June 28, kick off with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. all activities held at the Lamp Park. Birthday greetings go out to Garry Blouin, Matthew McIntosh, Turner Volker, Haylie Renschler, Mickey Jaffray, Brendan Kneeland, Esme Violet O’Malley Vikse, Doug Cockerill, Jade McKay, Ange Montgomery, Devin Blouin, Mike Nims, Naomi Longeagne, Donna Dahl and everyone else celebrating this week. Happy Birthday!

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By Paulette Heer 403-574-2442

the day. Everyone enjoyed the time together. A baby shower for mom and daughter, Stacy and baby Triston Erion was held Friday night with lots of family and friends and wee ones attending. Grandma Nancy Chick and great-grandma Janette Berry were there to enjoy the evening. A memorial service and tea will be held at the Gadsby Community Hall on Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m. in memory of Edith Marie

(Chick) Davidson. Everyone is welcome to come. Marie was raised south of Gadsby, the daughter of the late Bill and Edith Chick. Smitty and Lavonne enjoyed a couple trips to Bashaw where they helped John Walters (Elnora) / Canadian Circuit and Ken Walters (Provost) / World Circuit along with Doug Green from the Western Circuit who were busy training chuckwagon horses. Smitty and Lavonne helped out in the barns, cleaning, grooming and feeding. Smitty returned Monday from his annual four day holiday to Peynton, Saskatchewan, where he visited Lloyd and Lynn Holmes. Friday, Saturday and Sunday they took in the North Battleford Canadian chuckwagon races.

Bring dad over for breakfast Summer is flying in fast and so are the weeds in my garden and dandelions in my lawn. Can’t complain though, after such a long and cold winter. Fathers’ Day is fast approaching and IOOF is hosting their annual Fathers’ Day breakfast. Bring Dad, Grandpa, family and friends for some great pancakes. School is winding down with exams, track meet and field trips. Grades 1-6 trek on down to Big Valley for track meeting this week. Could be a bit wet with rain in the forecast for all this week. Congratulations goes out to Bobbie Mappin who just graduated from University of Lethbridge with a double bachelor in Arts and Education with Great Distinction. She is now subbing in Okotoks starting on her career path as a teacher.

“You can’t take the horse out of Smitty”. Dates to remember in June: Wednesday June 4, 2 to 5 pm, at the Bank Building. The County of Stettler and Village of Gadsby will be presenting a fruit tray to honour our seniors as it is seniors’ week in Alberta. This is an annual event; cake and coffee will also

The Big Knife 4-H Beef Club would like to thank the following buyers for their generous support at our sale. DNR Newalta CPS TKS Controls Alberta Prairie Steam Tom Booth Metalex Cal-Trac Contracting

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be served to all ages. Everyone is welcome to attend. The monthly bingo at the Bank Building will be held Saturday, June 14, doors open 6:30 pm. Early bird starts at 7 p.m., the loonie pot continues to grow. Coffee and cake will be served during intermission.

Heartland Auto TAK Oilfield Stettler Vet Clinic KOCH Fuel Tirecraft GT Hydraulic Dale Derr

Thank you again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend our successful 4-H sale held on May 20, 2014. It’s this kind of support that enables this program to continue year after year.

By Cheri Neitz 403-742-0592

OPEN CONSIGNMENT SALE! Saturday, June 7, 2014 • 10:00 am Vehicles & Trailers

• 1973 Chrysler Newport Custom – 4dr sedan, 400 engine, loaded with 89,000 original miles – excellent condition • 2006 Prowler Fifth Wheel Trailer – 32.5’, never been hauled down the highway and never been slept in – only used for cooking lunches on a property. Includes slideout, bunk beds, walk in bedroom w/ full bath and

shower, heated, air conditioned, satellite tv, 2 tv’s, full protection package • 1990 Mack B1601 – tree spade – will move up to 20’ trees, w/automatic transmission • 1993 TrailTech Gooseneck Flatdeck – 24’, w/beavertail & treated deck, 2x 7000 lb axles • 2014 Hanna 16’ b/p Stock Trailer – brand new • 1954 John Deere Model 70 diesel tractor • 1992 Chevy C70 truck w/427 motor

• 1974 Dodge 1-ton w/283 motor, 4 spd manual trans

heater • 2 x Honda Water Pumps – 2” with rolls of discharge Assorted Tools hose & 2 suction hoses & Equipment • Honda 3500x • 3” Gas Water Generator Pump – new • Troybuilt Chipper • 8” Gas Power Ice – 10 hp – like Auger – new new • King Power • Ariens Rear tine 10000ln diesel rototiller generator – new • Remington 14061BB1 • 2 New Easy Chain saw Kleen hot • Campbell water pressure Hausfeld Air washers Compressor • Dewalt 5800 • 10’ Aluminum 10” Radial Arm Extension Saw – heavy ladder duty contractors • 5’ Step Ladder model • Hydraulic Bottle • Delta 10” Miter Jack Box Saw – ½ hp • Assorted Hand motor tools • 4800 watt • Assorted Power

tools • Round pen • Commercial Saw – new Sharpener Farm & Acreage Sporting Supplies & Equipment Equipment • Martin & • Selection Bengal Hunter’s Spruce, Pine or Target Bow trees w/12 arrows • 30’ x 85’ Storage Shelter - new Livestock, • 10’ x 20’ Farm & Commercial Acreage Instant Pop-up Equipment Tent - new • Morand Cattle • 20’ x 40’ Squeeze Wedding • Morand Enclosed Party Crowding Tub Tent • Livestock water • Metal Gate troughs – new • 2 brand new • Work Bench w/ goat feeders drwrs - new • New Sheep • 80 gallon plastic Panels water tank • Free-standing • Asstd new fence livestock panels posts

• Spools of new barbwire • Asstd wood including treated 4x4s and 6x6s • Asstd rolls of poly • Aluminum roofing/siding • Huge selection of gardening & plant pots & containers

Household • Washer & Dryer Set • Canning jars • Collector Plates & Dolls • Rocking Chair • Barbeque • Tread Mill • Organ • Cream Separator

BOOKED ALREADY IS A LARGE TRUCKLOAD OF RUSTIC FURNITURE including kitchen sets, bar sets, bedroom sets, coffee tables, hutches, dressers, china cabinets, corner cabinets, etc.

The above list is subject to additions and/or deletions.•Terms: Payment in full sale day by cash, debit card, cheque (backed by letter from bank), Visa & MasterCard (some conditions apply).

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Obituaries BOZEK Lucille Feb. 8, 1946 ~ May 27, 2014 God has taken Mom to be with Him. There are not enough words to express how much we love her. Forever, she is in our hearts, thoughts and smiles. Mom is survived by her loving family: husband of forty nine years, Fred Bozek of Stettler; daughter Char (Lawrence) Fraser of Camrose; son Darwin (Diane) Bozek of Stony Plain and her two beloved grandchildren Dallas Bozek and Kennedy Bozek of Stony Plain; her precious pup Max; brother Sheldon (Pat) Hood of Livelong, Saskatchewan and their children Scott and Shaunda; sister Leah (Don) Pope of Cochrane and their children Lewis and Laura; sisters in law: Connie (Mel) Thoms of Saskatoon, Marlene Stringer of Calgary and Shirley Teer of Saskatoon; brothers in law: Bernard (Sharon) Bozek of Saskatoon, Leo (Wendy) Bozek of Castor, Gordon Bozek (Luella) of Saskatoon and Gerald Bozek of Vancouver; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and many dear co-workers and friends. Mom was predeceased by her dad Omar Hood, her very special mom Odelle, her brother Gerald and her sisters: Marcia, Bernice, Merla and Baby. Always With You A time of remembrance for the late Lucille Bozek was held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Heart Haven Lodge, Stettler, Alberta. In memory of Lucille memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice c/o STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, who were entrusted with care and arrangements. To send or view condolences to Lucille’s family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

Classifieds PLEASE READ YOUR AD Advertisers should read their ad the FIRST DAY IT APPEARS and report any errors in time for the next publication. The Stettler Independent is responsible for only the first incorrect insertion. RATES: Word Ads - 1st Week 25 Words 1-25 $16.32 each week after $14.28 additional words .27 cents ea. Garage Sale ads $21.85 addditional words .30 cents ea. (5% gst must be added )

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Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

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BAIRD The family of the late William ‘Bill’ Baird would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. The many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort during this difficult time.

Coming Events

7TH CALGARY ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE. June 7 & 8. Sat. 10 - 5:30 and Sun. 10 - 4. Garrison Curling Rink, 2288 - 47 Ave. SW. Over 50 vendors. Free parking! Carswell’s 403-343-1614.

Sandra and Pat Keith, Russell and Leah Baird, Wendy and Jeff Cosens and families.

Bridal Shower

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Claire Aspenes Bride Elect of

Tyler Stewart Please join us at the Nevis Hall for a Wedding Shower for the Beautiful Bride, Amber Haustein on Sunday June 8th from 2 pm-4 pm

NICKLOM My sincere thanks to our families, friends and neighbours for their many acts of kindness and support with the many phone calls, visits, cards, floral arrangements, charitable donations and other offers of help during and after Ferdie’s passing were much appreciated. Special thanks to Deane and Irene Kerbes for helping me to organize the service for my dear husband. Thanks also to Dianne Allen for the meaningful eulogy and to Betty Sideritsch for all the family memories. Special thanks to Albert Reule for officiating at the service. thanks also to Kira Christofferson and Tanzi Reule for their musical tribute and also to Lori Reule for her piano accompaniment. I would sincerely like to thank the pallbearers for the service they gave. Thanks also to the Linda Hall Ladies Club for the organizing and serving of a beautiful lunch. My sincere thanks to Sylvie and her staff from Brennen Funeral Home for their guidance, care and for the many services they provided. ~Millie

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St. Peter Lutheran Church CLASS REUNION 1974, July 19, 2014. Require your replies now to Debbie Hegberg or email to WEHay74@gmail.com for information or Facebook or Classmates.com.

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DONALDA ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY’S 3RD ANNUAL “A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV” Saturday, June 7 at Catholic Parish Hall, Stettler. Doors open 5 p.m., supper 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Tickets $30 each. Lots of fun and raffle prizes too. Tickets available by calling Myra 403-742-2006 or Carol 403-741-9689.

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2014 Memberships are available at Guns ’n Games Source for Sports New This Year: ORIENTATION DATES: Wed., June 11/14 - Orientation - 7 p.m. Indoor Range Sat., July 19/14 - Orientation - 10 a.m. Outdoor Range www.stettlergunclub.com

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is celebrating Fathers this year!

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Jamy Stewart

Join us for Breakfast with the special men in your life

Saturday, June 7, 2 p.m., St. Peter Lutheran Church, 5718-48 Ave., Stettler. Jamy is registered at Wish Kitchen and Gift and The Bay.

Saturday, June 14 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.

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Personals

Wildcat Theatre presents

One Slight Hitch by Lewis Black At the PAC! June 12-14, 2014 Curtain at 7:30 Tickets: $15 for Adults and $10 for Students & Seniors Tickets Available at Wells Furniture & The High School Office Friday Night dinner Theatre for $35 including VIP seating

STETTLER MUSEUM Garage Sale Fri. June 6, 1-6 Sat. June 7, 8-5. Next to new items donated! 6502-44 Ave.

MUSEUM Annual PANCAKE Breakfast

Sat. June 7, 8 - 11 am 6502 44 Ave. (In our new facility)

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Engineer / Designer A busy manufacturing oilfield company is looking for a full time Mechanical Engineer/Designer. This position will involve the design and product development of Oilfield Equipment. Duties will include the design of equipment using 3D CAD, shop testing prototypes and support to manufacturing for existing products. This positions requires individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude. SolidWorks experience is an asset. Individuals with creativity, attention to detail and an interest in working with equipment are preferred. Starting wage is based on knowledge and†experience. Only eligible candidates will be contacted. Send Resumes to: resume @nexusengineering.ca or fax 403.347.3393

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F/T COMMERCIAL GLAZIER

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

PCL ENERGY. Now hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hour) and Scaffolders ($38+/hour) for an industrial project in Vascoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.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. We are currently looking for

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. FUTURE AG INC. “People You Can Count On”, is offering the opportunity to grow in your career with a thriving company. We offer an exemplary benefits package, hourly salary starting at $29.00, annual work boot reimbursement, RRSP plan, sick days, monthly bonus and continuous professional training in a positive friendly environment. If you have a great attitude and integrity, FUTURE AG is offering you an exciting career opportunity. To apply, forward your resume to: Future Ag Inc. Attn: Markus Box 1510 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax 403-742-5626 hr@futureag.ca

HD LICENSED TECHNICIAN FOR SEVERAL ALBERTA AREAS. Must have or willing to obtain CVIP licence. Please email or fax applications to: Carillion Canada Inc.; dlefsrud@carillionalberta.ca Fax 780-336-2461.

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AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, AND EUROPEAN dairy, crop, sheep, beef farm work available for young adults. Apply now for fall AgriVenture programs. Don’t just visit! Live it! 1-888-598-4415; www.agriventure.com. FULL TIME FARM WORKER NEEDED WITH DAIRY COW & MEAT GOATS. 15 minutes south of Big Valley. Wage based upon experience & education. Minimum $15/hr to start. Call 403-323-0219

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F/T, PERMANENT RECEPTIONIST NEEDED FOR DENTAL CLINIC IN STETTLER, weekdays only, experience preferred but not required. Apply via email: SamHuangDentalClinic @gmail.com or Fax 403-742-2391 Deadline June 6.

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Stettler GARAGE SALE, 2 - 62 St. Close, Stettler (off of Spruce Dr.), June 7 & 8, 9-4 p.m., Baby items (girl’s clothes to 2T), household items and misc.

Big Valley Annual Community Garage Sale

June 7

Starting at 9 a.m. 120 – 1st Ave. S 236 – 1st Ave. S 156 – 1st Ave. S 121 – 3rd Ave.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held for Edith Marie Davidson (Nee Chick) on June 14, 2 p.m., Gadsby Community Hall.

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Oil & Gas Well Testing Night Foremen, Experienced/ Inexperienced Junior Day/Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license. Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages. Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 780-723-5051. LOOKING FOR COMBOVAC AND HYDROVAC OPERATORS for Whitecourt, Alberta area. Competitive wages and benefits immediately. Resume to Laurier Laprise at: laurier.l@ironwing.ca or fax 780-396-0078

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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 NEW !

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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 â&#x20AC;˘ Must hold a valid Journeyman Millwright Certificate. (Other trades will be considered based on experience) â&#x20AC;˘ 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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4204 - 46 Avenue, Box 1058, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 Start Date: ASAP Main Duties Include: Prepare engineering designs and drawings; Familiarity with, and preparation of, IFA, IFC and , As-Built drawings; Drawing revisions, and status monitoring; Develop and prepare design sketches; Complete documentation packages; Provision of markups; Storage and record-keeping; Estimate costs and materials; Examine drawings; Write speciďŹ cations; Write technical reports; Use, development of, and maintenance of templates; Manuals and building guides; Work closely with Project Management; Cross-training to other ofďŹ ce disciplines may be provided for select candidate(s); Use of Excel and Word.

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Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed

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Starting wages: $28.85/hr - Floor Covering Installers $24.75/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week

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Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience or have a valid trade certiďŹ cation. Please send qualiďŹ ed resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554

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Truckers/ Drivers

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.

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18+ & ENJOY working with children & youth? Summer counselor positions still available, 7 weeks work. Applications & information barharbourcamp.com Campground Hosts Seeking semi-retired couples with RV for summer positions in Kananaskis. Contact 403-591-7377 or kananaskiscountry campgrounds@gmail.com is looking for a CARPENTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HELPER. Also willing to apprentice the right individual. If you can fill this position please call Darcy 403-741-4688

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RELIABLE SHOP/YARD WORKER NEEDED. Must have knowledge in small & heavy equipment. Lifting is required, drivers licence. Send resume to: eastendrentals@mcsnet.ca St. Paul, Alberta. SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna.com/ for-job-seekers. SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company. Heavy lifting involved (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helper) position. Reliability essential. Own transportation required. Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca

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6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277

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FULL-TIME HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC The County of Stettler is seeking a Full-Time Heavy Duty Mechanic. Automotive mechanics will be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required for this position: â&#x20AC;˘ self-motivated, positive attitude, ability to comprehend and communicate effectively with others, work well with others and openminded to learning new tasks â&#x20AC;˘ own their own toolbox including hand tools â&#x20AC;˘ work independently â&#x20AC;˘ grade 12 high school diploma â&#x20AC;˘ class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license â&#x20AC;˘ the ability to withstand related deadlines and pressures â&#x20AC;˘ general computer skills, reading text, document use, written communication â&#x20AC;˘ apprentices will be considered

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:(/'(56 QG <($5 7+528*+ 72 % 35(66685( 5(48,5(' FOR RURAL LOCATION NE OF STETTLER, ALBERTA Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. offers fulltime employment in a stable position supporting the fabrication of technical products sold worldwide. We invite you to join our team of highly skilled tradesmen, who work in a goal-oriented, team atmosphere. Salary, proďŹ t-sharing incentive and beneďŹ ts package.

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The County of Stettler No. 6 promotes a positive and friendly atmosphere and offers an excellent compensation and Comprehensive BeneďŹ ts Plan. For the above noted position; please submit resume, including 3 professional (job related) references, along with current 5-year driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract. Candidates selected will provide a criminal record check prior to commencement of work. Resumes and supporting documents may be mailed or hand-delivered to: County of Stettler No. 6 6602-44 Avenue PO Box 1270 STETTLER, Alberta T0C 2L0 Please respond in conďŹ dence to Kerry George, Shop Foreman Email: kgeorge@stettlercounty.ca (word or PDF formats will be accepted)

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Stereos, VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

We thank all for their interest in the County of Stettler No. 6, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Administrative Assistant, Counter Sales and Service Writer This is a full time position with a locally owned business. We offer a competitive wage and other beneďŹ ts that will be discussed with candidates that are short-listed for interviews. If you believe that you have what it takes to become part of our team we would like to hear from you! Please stop in to 4809-44 Ave. with a resume and references or email to sarah@oktirestettler.com.

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ACREAGE & MOVING AUCTION For Glen & Verna Peters Ray & Eleanor Strang Sunday June 8 - 10 a.m Location: East of Olds overpass on Hwy 27 to Hwy #791, then north 4 miles to Twp #334 (Windborne Rd), then east to RR. #274, then north.. Watch for signs. All acreage equipment, Tractors, 3 pth equipment, Shop Tools, Anitques, Collectibles, Household.... Check the web for full listing and pictures... Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION. June 7, Namao Elementary School, 10 a.m. Car models, Coca-Cola, vintage soda shop/ice cream parlor, antique/ vintage tools, furniture, much more. Details: www. spectrumauctioneering.com 780-903-9393.

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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

Interested candidates should submit resumes in confidence to kkernohan@envirotank.com or contact Ken Kernohan directly at 1-306-948-5262

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AUCTION SALE. Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. Welding & heavy duty mechanic tools/equipment. Acreage equipment. SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. Details: www. spectrumauctioneering.com 780-960-3370 / 780-903-9393. AUCTION SALE. Wednesday, June 18, 5:30 p.m. Acreage North of Onoway. Toyota RAV4, 2 western saddles/tack, Massey 44, Yamaha 350 quad, more. Details: www. spectrumauctioneering.com Call 780-960-3370 / 780-903-9393. MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, riÁes, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860. UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE - Leroy Rasmuissen Estate. Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m., Nanton, Alberta. Tractors & shop equipment; www.theauctioncompany.ca

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UNRESERVED AUCTIONS. June 11, Onoway - Waldowski, 780-967-5603; 2-JD 2010’s, JD 60, M & AR Tractors. June 12, Kitscoty - Weirs, 780-846-2487; Inland 2000 bale picker; Enrossi 12 wheel rake; NH 660; NH 499; JD 77221 P. type; Case 2390 & 2090; grain bins & more. June 14, Athabasca - Johnson, 780-689-6205; Scat Trac 1500 skidsteer; Wilson stock trailer; Case 2390; 2004 Duramax; NH499; Case 8460; JD 9350 H.drills; 1998 20’ Marathon jet boat; 2009-3 pontoon 24’ Crestliner boat; guns, Skidoo’s, quads. June 21 & 22, Redwater, 780-446-9555; 3-2012 JD 568’s 2-956 Moco’s; F. King 2450 bale picker; yard will be full. June 22, Redwater - Antiques, Collector Tractors & Vehicles; 1970 & 72 SS Chevelles; 1974 GTX; 2008 Viper; 1951 Merc.; clear vision pumps, windmills, huge amount. View online: www.prodaniukauctions.com Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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.

Tips for relocating the family Did you know the average person moves 11.4 times in his or her lifetime? Various factors prompt people to move, from job opportunities to the desire to be closer to family members to wanting to live in a nicer climate. Moving is seldom an easy task, and is often ranked among the most stressful events in a person’s life. The Employee Relocation Council cites it as the third most stressful event in life, following only death and divorce. That stress is only heightened when an entire family is making the move and an adult is starting a new job simultaneously. Those moving are often married couples between the ages of 25 and 44 with one or two children between the ages of 2 and 11. To make the process go more smoothly, consider the following tips. 1. Gradually introduce the concept of moving. Moving is a decision to be discussed with the whole family, even with young children who may not fully understand the

process. Kids who are involved in looking at new homes or voicing opinions about which amenities they desire in a new neighborhood will feel empowered and in control. 2. Research potential new neighbourhoods carefully. Finding a new residence is not entirely about buying a home that fits the family and its needs. It also is about finding a desirable neighbourhood and community. A good school district is an important factor, as is proximity to recreation, local culture and transportation. Drive around a neighbourhood during different times of the day to gauge how active it is. Investigating businesses in the area can also help gauge the personality of a given neighbourhood. 3. Work with an experienced agent. A real estate agent who is familiar with a variety of communities is a great asset. A buyer’s agent will find homes and negotiate on the part of the buyer, having your best interests in mind. Because the agent will be paid

a commission on a portion of the sale price, which doesn’t come out of your pocket, it is in the real estate agent’s best interest to help you find a home you can call your own. In addition, the agent will handle many of the tasks that may be overwhelming if you were doing them on your own, such as scouring available listings, waiting for inspections or filling out pertinent paperwork. With a real estate agent handling these tasks, families can remove some of the stress from the moving process. 4. Pack children’s rooms last. Young children who see favorite items disappearing into bubble wrapping and boxes may start to feel anxious. It’s not uncommon for preschoolers to act out or experience nightmares during the moving process. Maintain a sense of normalcy in the home as long as possible. Begin by packing nonessential items, only packing kids’ items when your moving date is right around the corner. Let children say goodbye to familiar haunts and even

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Comfy Cozy summer cottage right on the sandy beach on the bay at Rochon Sands. Upgrades and features include hardwood flooring, all new vinyl windows, new roof, outdoor shower and a spacious relaxing deck overlooking the sandy beach. Relax and enjoy all the amenities of lake living. Now is the time and this is the place. CA0038257. $399,000.

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to their old home. 5. Plan a school orientation. Take advantage of any programs schools offer to acclimate kids to their new environment. Kids often leave friends behind when moving to a new home. The faster they get back to a normal routine, the better it will be for them. Schools are where children will make new friends and participate in social occasions, so tour their new schools before the school year begins, and meet with a few residents and current students to learn about special programs that may make a move less stressful for youngsters. Relocating a family can be stressful. But involving kids in the process and anticipating an adjustment period can help families adjust more easily.

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4 BDRM. BUNGALOW with double detached garage. New roof and shingles in 2009 and some kitchen upgrades have been done. Fully fenced. $234,900.

BUFFALO SANDS - landscaped 50’ x 100’ lot with municipal water and sewer. Park your RV or build your new lake home. $84,900.

2 STOREY 3 BDRM / 3 BATH HOME close to the Rec Center. Extensive renovations have been done inside and out. Good size yard with partial fencing. $342,000.

PERFECT CONDO for the retired couple. Open concept. Gas fireplace. 2 Bdrm and main floor laundry. Covered deck off living room. Just move in and ENJOY! $259,000.

GREAT FAMILY HOME with 3 bdrms / 2 baths. Close to Rec Center and Golf Course. Large lot with Dbl. detached garage. All at an AFFORDABLE PRICE of $249,000.

FAMILY HOME fully finished up and down. 3 bdrms / 2 baths. Close to main street and walking distance to school. Dbl. detached garage and fenced yard. $249,900.

BUNGALOW with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Quality upgrades completed. Nicely landscaped. Lovely solarium and detached garage at back of house. $239,900.

MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING at its best. Main floor laundry, 3 bdrm / 3 bath and a fully developed basement. Lovely covered deck off living room. $279,000.

4 BEDROOM CHARACTER HOME only 2 blocks to main street and to school. Very spacious and with a little bit of updating this could be a beautiful home. $189,000.

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ATTENTION: HORSE OWNERS. Unique 84 acres nestled in poplars with a “ranch style” bungalow home that has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a fully developed basement. Plenty of pasture for horses plus a large 180 x 280 outdoor riding arena, working corrals, lots of water and a large 32 x 24 garage. Come to the country where seclusion, peace, quiet and privacy abound. CA0038027 & CA0038034. $674,900.

Build your dream home on this vacant lake front lot in Rochon Sands. No building commitment. Located in beautiful sandy beach in the bay area. Prime location to enjoy summer or year round living. CA0038270. $259,000

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YEAR ROUND LAKE FRONT PROPERTY on an extra large lot at White Sands. Enjoy peace in this 1 ½ storey “like new” home with beautiful lake view from the upper loft. Huge lake front deck and walk-out basement has a bedroom, bathroom, recreation room and a den. CA0034763. $524,900.

“LOOK WHAT WE FOUND!” Small “town” living at an affordable price. Excellent family home in Erskine with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, on a 0.75 acre lot. Large attached garage and large rear deck that overlooks the spacious back yard. Large garden spot and room to build a shop. Quick possession. CA0035987. $354,900.

GREAT STARTER HOME with mobile on a 1 acre lot in Erskine. Mobile home has porch, family room and bedroom addition. Well treed with lots of space for kids to run or a garden spot. Heated garage with one large overhead door for a camper. Quick possession. CA0035042. $160,000.

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3 bdrm log home overlooking golf course on the lake. Nicely landscaped. $495,000. Call Brian.

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3 bdrm mobile, vaulted ceilings, well maintained, withspacious covered deck and large vinyl fenced lot 24x18 garage. $219,000. Call Edna.

Doug Roberts Broker/Owner

Jill Fisher Associate/Owner

Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner

Norma Leslie Associate Broker

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4 bdrm, 2 storey home totally renovated, large backyard. In mature well treed area of town. Close to schools. $232,000. Call Edna.

1/2 acre lot in White Sands, has power and septic tank. Bunk house. $139,900. Call Brian.

Never lived condos, with appliances. Low maintenance living. Close to shopping. $167,900 Start price. Call Ross.

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14.26 acres with 2 residence and numerous outbuilidngs. Close to town. $625,000. Call Garry or Doug for more details.

Nicely treed service lot at Buffalo Sands. Bunk house, trailer gazebo, boat slip all included. $149,000. Call Brian.

3000 sq. ft. home on 9.8 acres, close to Stettler. $825,000. Call Garry or Doug.

4 bdrm heritage home in the west downtown area. Beautifully kept with spacious rooms. Nicely landscaped private backyard. $299,000. Call Sherri.

4 bdrm home on large lot. with dble garage. Close to all amenities. $214,000. Call Atie.

4 bdrm home with lots of recent renovations, and upgrades. 22x24 garage. $269,000. Call Sherri.

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2 bdrm 2 bath built in 2006 home with attached garage. $219,000. Call Ross.

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This spotless well built 3 bdrm tri-plex is move in ready and located on a mature street with lots of trees. $179,000. Call Doug.

1/2 duplex with 2 bdrms and main floor laundry. Finished basement, attached garage and no maintenance yard. $209,000. Call Atie.

Escape and unwind in this year round cabin at White Sands. You are only steps away from the sandy beach in this 3 bdrm home. $618,000. Call Doug.

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Completely renovated 4 bdrm bungalow in White Sands. Tastefully decorated and minutes away from beach. $349,500. Call Ross.

Year round home at White sands. 3 bdrm 2 bath walkout. With plenty of space for all the toys in the private yard. Close to water. $349,000. Call Ross.

Executive home 5 bdrms 3 baths, 3200 sq. ft. finished. Stone patio with fenced yard PRICED TO SELL AT $399,000. Call Jill.

Lake front at White Sands, Buffalo Lake. 4 bdrm hillside bungalow. Excellent beach, private lot and fire pit area. 2 car garage. $699,000. Call Brian.

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Extensive renovations throughout this 2 bdrm bungalow in Big Valley. New windows, doors, and vinyl siding. Insulated and heated garage. $129,000. Call Atie.

Beautiful older home with lots &lots of character located in the small & friendly community of Big Valley. $124,000. Call Edna.

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This 5 bdrm 2 bath home has an open concept on the main floor including main floor laundry. Basement is partially finished and ready for your own ideas. $344,000. Call Garry.

This one bdrm home has been freshly upgraded including a jet ed tub & gas fireplace. Beautiful fenced yard has firepit area, mature trees & lots of privacy, all in the small community of Botha. $191,500. Call Garry.

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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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CLENRIDGE HOOF TRIMMING offers hoof trimming for cattle in a standup hydraulic chute. Contact now for price and availability. Will travel. 403-598-0170 or 587-377-2961

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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. PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered. Vicwin Farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363. SHORTHORN BULLS FOR SALE, REDS, ROANS AND WHITES. Semen tested and delivery within 100 miles. www. prospecthillshorthorns.com Les & Shelley Peterson, 780-877-2444.

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HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504

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Service Masters Security is hiring Semi Retired Couples and Individuals for manned security gates. Work is done on a contract basis and can vary from year round to seasonal employment depending on worker preference. Schedules are varied depending on the contract term and location within Alberta. We collaborate with you to develop a work schedule that suits your lifestyle. 12345 Valid tickets such as: AB Security guard license, H2S, First Aid, CSTS, WHIMIS are considered an asset for immediate employment. HOWEVER training can be arranged for the right applicants and all persons interested are encouraged to apply! Must be willing to travel and have a personal 4X4 vehicle for work access. How do you apply? For a complete information package and FAQs which includes training requirements & compensation rates submit your resumes with references via email to: careers@servicemasterssecurity.com

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FEED BARLEY. Paskal Cattle Company in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $ in your pocket. Sell direct to us. Please call Main Office for details. 403-732-5641. HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds

Seed Grain

2200

BRIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEED FOR SALE Wheat-Cert. Harvest HRS/Foremost CPS Barley-Cert. Copeland/ Cowboy/Coalition Oats-Seed Oats. Call 780-855-2240/780-678-6329 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. FOR SALE COMMON SEED OATS 403-368-2114

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

Acreages/ Farms

3010

FARM HOUSE FOR RENT AVAILABLE JULY 15, 2014 Very nice home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, detached garage. All appliances included. Use of barn & corrals if desired. Located at 39330 Hwy 36; 13 miles north of Castor. $1000.00 per month. Contact Dorothy at 403-854-2656 evenings or leave a msg.

Condos/ Townhouses

Specific Accountabilities: â&#x20AC;&#x201C; To ensure that the initial contact with all clients and visitors is handled in a professional and appropriate manner. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Answer phones in a pleasant, professional and timely manner. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contribute to the productivity and efficiency of the office by providing administrative assistance with spreadsheet, word documents, reports, internal databases, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Assist and support the production team with special projects as required. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Participate/arrange group meetings and discussions. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Responsible for weekly production reporting. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maintain office filing system. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Invoice coding.

403-742-3007

Fax: 403-742-5816

1290

Please email resume to ken.mcdavid@cnrl.com and margaret.maron@cnrl.com

Misc. Services

1290

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

Event Tickets

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

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Permanent Administrative Assistant for our Stettler Office. The successful candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to the operation/ production department.

Get rid of your Garbage with. . .

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

Misc. Services

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

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

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

2190

3030

Condo for rent in Sylvan Lake. 1 bed + den and u/gd parking. All util except cable. $1200/month. 403-630-8515

403-742-5813

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

1120

RAILSIDE DESIGN

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contact us for all your fencing needsâ&#x20AC;?

& Paint

Chiropractor

Serving Stettler area over 35 years

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.

1680

YOUR

STETTLER FLOORING

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

-Gitzel Krejci Building

Buzz Andersen

RECYCLE

Painters/ Decorators

DR. D.G. BECKLUND -Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations

Tru-Fence

Good Fences Make Good Neighbours!

Management

4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB

1550

Garden Supplies

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Verle Klassen

Chiropractor

TEL: 403-742-6277

Building Supplies

SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD 4.5 kms. West of Stettler Call 403-323-0744

Ph 403-741-4483 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 403-742-4560 trufence@live.ca

403-742-4533 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Complete auto body repair & painting

UNRESERVED PUBLIC FARM & HORSE RITCHIE BROS AUCTION. June 7, 2104 at Teepee Creek, Alberta for North Fork Farms. Featuring 2008 Charmac 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 horse angle c/w living quarters, tack room. Hardwood, bathroom Onan 3600 gen set, slide-out, roof storage, loaded. One way C-Cans 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; one car garage, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; cabin. 2008 Honda 680 quad, 2007 Redneck 800 side X side. Over 60 free standing panels many with gates. Bobcat T250 & JD 250 skidsteers - 6way dozer blade, new sweeper, buckets, pallet forks, pallet forks extensions & bale forks all to fit skidsteers. 2008 GMC 3500 Dually & 2003 Dodge 3500 both rigged to pull. Horses 2 teams, 3 saddle horses & 1 reg. foundation Quarter Horse Stallion (Grullo colour) all demo the day of sale. Mega new horse equipment featuring new 16â&#x20AC;? Billy Cook Pro Roping Saddle, quality harness sold right off of teams, new collars, eveners, neck yoke. 3 Bobsleighs one new and original, 6 horse wagons - 2 horse trailer. For complete list of details & photos visit: rbauctions.com. Phone owner, George James 780-831-0089 or Mike Slon, Territory Manager 780-518-6249.

Grain, Feed Hay

1660

Firewood

DO YOUR PART

(Beside A & W)

Quality Collision Repair and Professional Serviceâ&#x20AC;Ś Guaranteed!

1530

Misc. Help

4819 51 Street

Misc. Services

403-742-2520

1430

BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE

Phone: 403-742-4437

Lori R. Reule

403-742-3418 Glass Shops

Gary G. Grant Law Office

1385

CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, fast & affordable. A+BBB rating. RCMP accredited. Employment & travel freedom. Free consultation 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); RemoveYourRecord.com.

Phone 403-742-2529

1193

403-742-5237

Travel

Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.

Qualified and Reputable

Automotive

2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982

1150 ANDERSON

Electrical

Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656

BRYON D. BALTIMORE

Stettler

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

1330

Barristers and Solicitors Advocates

Thorogood Pinches 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

Plumbing & Heating

of McCuaig Desrochers

www.numeratax.com

Certified General Accountants

TOP REAL PSYCHICS Live. Accurate readings 24/7. Call now 1-877-342-3036; Mobile dial: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

1260

1315

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

FINISHING TOUCH Legal EXTERIORS LTD. Services

4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB

403-742-3141

Personal Services

Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, ika Ser Monrafting lenses and contacts D Treatment of eye Phone: 403-742-6612 disease, injuries and Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca surgical co-management

Call Barry Harvey

1210

lbe Stah vice

P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca

Health Care

Auctions

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Employment Training

900

Suites

3060

L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Close to schools & hospital. No pets.403-742-3092 2 BEDROOM SUITE IN ADULT BUILDING 30+. Very quiet & well maintained. No pets, no smoking, $795/mo., $795 d.d., includes heat, water, 1 parking stall. Available immediately Ken @ 403-350-9243. BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. 1 Bedroom, $800/mo. 2 Bedroom, $1100/mo. D.D. $200. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828

Storage Space

3160

STETTLER MINI STORAGE

MĂ&#x2030;TIS YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

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

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Rupertsland Institute MĂŠtis Training to Employment Services and Junior Achievement are looking for MĂŠtis youth ages 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 to participate in the Youth Entrepreneur Leadership Workshop. Space is limited, so apply today! Application Deadline: June 6, 2014 Call: 1-888-48-MĂ&#x2030;TIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

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

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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS

4090

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

Money To Loan

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

DO YOU NEED TO BORROW MONEY - NOW? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

* *$309,000* *

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer. Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

4090

Manufactured Homes

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES SUMMER PROMO. 20 X 76 Gourmet kitchen loaded with upgrades, under $130,000. 16 X 76 Oasis below $90,000! Visit us in Acheson or call 780-470-8000; www. crosscountryhomes.com.

Realtors & Services

GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com

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.

SANDY COVE RESORT, Pine Lake Lake front lots for full ownership titles & season lot rentals. Cheapest in the area, $3000. Call 306-402-7776

Fifth Wheels

2003 SPRINTER 276, large slide, 2 solar panels, 2 - 6 V batteries, $14,500 o.b.o. Phone 403-740-6161.

Tires, Parts Acces.

2009 RANGER XLT 4x4, 70,000 kms., exc. shape, $12,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682

4010

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NEW

CA0005834

Locally owned and operated CALL 403-742-3344 (24 hrs.)

OPEN HOUSE NEW

CA0006068 SATURDAY,

JUNE 7, 2014

Public Notice #6000

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

5050

Trucks

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

CENTRAL

6010

NEW

Coming Events Obituaries Memorials Pets Lost/Found Classes Vacation Homes Personals Fitness Arts/Crafts Realtors Babysitters Condos Volunteers Career Planning Legal Aid Tutors Oilﬁeld Announcements Trades Vehicles Public Notices Rentals Acreages Motorcycles Business Opportunities Cottages Livestock Grain/Feed/Hay Tractors Pasture land Campers/RVs Extra Income Security Registrations Meetings Repairs Farmers Markets Trade Fairs CA0006156 Rodeos & MUCH MORE!

22 Robinson Place, Bashaw, AB

1275 sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow bi-level, large covered deck, oversized CA0002140 CA0004854 detached garage. Beautifully landscaped yard. $239,000.

CA0002485

6010

Public Notices

Community Support Services

County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6

ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS

Public Hearing

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4271; 403-742-1887 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271

AL-ANON 403-742-0990

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP

403-742-2337

BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours

BRIGANTIA PLACE

WHAT CAN THE CLASSIFIEDS DO FOR YOU???

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Public Notices

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Transportation #5000-5300

Financial #4400 - #4430

4701 -50 STREET, STETTLER

5180

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

4190

Get approved today. Call 1-866-405-1228 or email: info @firstandsecondmortgages.ca

5110

403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 BANK SAID NO? Holiday Trailers ................5120 BANK ON US! Tent Trailers ......................5130 Equity Mortgages for Utility Trailers ....................5140 purchases, debt consolidation, ATV’s ................................5150 foreclosures, renovations. Boats & Marine ................5160 Bruised credit, self-employed, Snowmobiles ....................5170 unemployed ok. Tires, Parts & Dave Fitzpatrick: Accessories ......................5180 www.albertalending.ca. Auto Wreckers ..................5190 587-437-8437, Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Belmor Mortgage Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 DO YOU OWN Trailer Rental ....................5230 REAL ESTATE? I offer 1st & 2nd mortgages Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300 with no credit check.

Mortgages Bought/Sold #314 6 Michener Blvd. Welcome To One Of Red Deer’s Premier Adult Complexes! 1 bdrm. 2 baths plus Den open concept condo is in new cond. Immed. poss. Enjoy great views & privacy. Call TIM MALEY, Re/Max 403-550-3533

4430

Manufactured Homes

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

(formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)

780-672-1035

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067

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

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])

6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE

Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaws: BYLAW 1527-14, providing for amending the text of Section 100 Direct Control District No. 4 (‘DCD4’) in order to incorporate Lots 1 to 4, Block 1, Plan 1420412 and Lots 1 to 5, Block 2, Plan 1420412 into the regulations of the Direct Control District No. 4 (‘DCD4’) and rezoning the said properties from the Highway Commercial (‘HWYC’) District to the Direct Control District No. 4 (‘DCD4’). BYLAW 1529-14, providing for minor amendments to the County of Stettler’s Municipal Development Plan to allow additional private titles (acreages) to be subdivided out of a quarter section over and above the maximum density, under specific circumstances and at the discretion of the Subdivision Authority, and to clarify the measurement of the default CFO exclusion zone at undeveloped portions of future residential areas within area structure plans, concept plans and outline plans. The public may inspect a copy of the amending bylaw at the County Administration Building during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, in Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. Receipt of written submissions in support or opposing this bylaw must be submitted to the Development Officer, County of Stettler, Box 1270, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0 by 4:30 on Tuesday, June 10, 2014.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

Dated: May 23, 2014

403-742-4059

Jacinta Donovan Development Ofﬁcer

HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications for a discretionary use in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6 Land Use Bylaw No. 1443-10 was approved by the Development Authority:

Hot Line 403-342-1444

STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY

(STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456

STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Elaine Willis -Williams 403-742-4567 403-742-2745 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street

STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org

STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM

403-742-2337

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

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

No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:

DP 14024 Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 6137HW 3707 - 49 Street (Anderson Subdivision) Rodney & Norma Marshall

No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:

DP 14028 SW 26-40-20W4M 40407 Rge Rd 20-2 Stephen & Rosalind LaRose

No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Owner/Applicant: Proposed Development: No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development: No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development:

VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? 6.

No:

Manufactured Home (2014)/Home Business (Spa Services)

Sand, Gravel & Surface Mineral Extraction (±) 4 acres DP 14032 NE 17-37-18W4M Not Assigned Edwin Johnson Manufactured Home (1995) DP 14042 NW 24-36-20W4M 36353 Rge Rd 201 Don Litvak R & S Resources Ltd. Recreational Facility — Outdoor (Private Club - Cowboy Action Shooting) DP 14043 NW 17-40-18W4M Not Assigned Rogers Communications Inc. c/o Evolve Surface Strategies Wayne & Dorothy Harrison Communication Antenna & Structure (103.5 meters) DP 14044

CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION NE 31-41-18W4M CA0003042 Legal Description:CA327291 ced CA0001500 AND REFERRAL CENTRE Rural Address: Not Assigned Redu Residents of Stettler and the surApplicant: Rogers Communications Inc. rounding area now have access to c/o Evolve Surface Strategies this free and confidential service. It Owner: Sharlene & Byron Norman provides information and referral on Proposed social agencies, government serCommunication Antenna & Structure Development: vices, clubs and organizations, to (120 meters) best suit the caller’s need. Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by

CA0005181 Just Dial - 403-742-1155 giving notice in writing CA319970 to the Secretary, Subdivision and CA327345 Development Public Notices

6010

Appeal Board, County of Stettler No. 6, P.O. Box 1270, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 not later than June 18, 2014. The notice must contain the reason for the appeal. Jacinta Donovan & Cara McKenzie, Development Officers

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED ROGERS 103.5 METRECA0004983 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CA0001726 CA0003465 GUYED TOWER STRUCTURE INSTALLATION

PROPOSED ROGERS 103.5 METRE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CA0000133 CA322327 GUYED TOWER STRUCTURE INSTALLATION

ED ROGERS HEIGHT

ED ROGERS HEIGHT SUBJECT: Proposal for Telecommunications Tower Site – W8132 Donalda

With respect to this matter, the public is invited to provide written comments by July 7, 2014 to the contact information shown below. Please include a return address.

SUBJECT: Proposal for Telecommunications Tower Site – W8131 Red Willow

With respect to this matter, the public is invited to provide written comments by July 7, 2014 to the contact information shown below. Please include a return address.

Guyed telecommunications tower

Height: 103.5 metres, Dimensions: Approximately 240m x 240m

Evolve Surface Strategies Inc. 111-2966 Main Street SE Airdrie, AB T4B 3G4 Tel: (403) 912-2600 C/O Trevor Martens

Height: 103.5 metres, Dimensions: Approximately 240m x 240m

Evolve Surface Strategies Inc. 111-2966 Main Street SE Airdrie, AB T4B 3G4 Tel: (403) 912-2600 C/O Trevor Martens

Location: Site can be accessed directly from the boarding road allowance Rge Rd 185 east of the lease site. A new approach shall be put in place.

Further information may also be obtained through the following contacts:

Location: Site can be accessed directly an existing approach off Hwy 850 west of the lease site.

Legal Description: NE 31-41-18 W4M Lat: 52°34’24.19” Long: -112°34’26.19”

Rogers Communications Inc. 700-500 4th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 2V6 Tel (403) 730-2627 Fax (403) 730-2971

SITE LOCATION MAP

The facility will include: Technical equipment in a locked shelter located at the base of the tower. Furthermore, a locked fence will surround the shelter. The site will provide fast and reliable wireless voice and data services for the general area of Donalda, Alberta and surrounding properties.

Proposed Telecommunications Tower

Legal Description: NW 17-40-18 W4M Lat: 52°26’37.66” Long: -112°34’11.72”

The facility will include: Technical equipment in a locked shelter located at the base of the tower. Furthermore, a locked fence will surround the shelter.

The site will provide fast and reliable wireless voice and data services for the general area of Red Willow, Alberta and surrounding properties.

Further information may also be obtained through the following contacts: Rogers Communications Inc. 700-500 4th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 2V6 Tel (403) 730-2627 Fax (403) 730-2971

SITE LOCATION MAP

Proposed Telecommunications Tower

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

Some Botha history discovered This last seniors’ monthly meeting took place this past Monday, June 2, and hopefully everyone had a great time. Now they will be taking their summer break and will be starting up again the first part of September. So please keep your eyes open and the date will be posted at that time. The committee would like to thank you all, the seniors, for attending these important meetings and hope to see all seniors back in the fall. They hope everyone has a great summer, and can get away and relax some. Sympathy goes out to Margaret Turner and family on the sudden passing of Margaret’s brother-in-law (Glenn Turner) who passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Don’t forget about all the excitement which is going to take place next Friday,

June 13, at the Botha Hall. The “Old Thyme Aires” will be back again than to entertain the crowd at their final dance until this fall. So you won’t want to miss out on this excitement. They are a great band and everyone regardless of age has a lot of fun. Bingo takes place again next Tuesday, June 10 starting at 7:15 p.m. sharp at the Botha Senior Centre. So come on out and try out your luck. Who knows you could be the lucky one that evening and take it all home with you or a big part of it. The Jackpot is up there to as its still hasn’t been won for quite a while, so who knows, you could be lucky enough to take it home with you. Bingo continues every second Tuesday evening even throughout the summer, so you sure won’t want to miss out. Seeing Botha just celebrated their anniversary a

Botha Booster

By Louise Bellair 403-742-5317

few years ago, I am going to include some history I have located in our little village. The early hamlet before Botha existed was Mayvrille, which was located very close to where Botha is now, and the history on this is non- existent at this time, which later was renamed Botha. Botha was named after a South African prime minister and solider, who was Louis Botha. In 1972, a descendant of General Louis Botha, who came to Canada and Botha in 1972. The Village was developed in 1909 around the railroad and train station,

which ran through the south end part of Botha. On Jan. 11, 1905, the Mayvrille Post Office opened with a two-storey building which was the living quarters of Will Gibbon, his wife and their son. This was the very first post office in this little Village. The Post Office had a store on the ground floor with the living quarters above it. Will also ran a lumberyard. The business changed hands shortly to Jim Hendry. The village by this time had become a good size for that time frame, with quite a few businesses. There was a blacksmith shop ran by Fred Hendry. There was a house built by Ernie Snyder for Mr. Wuest in 1907. There was a hardware built by Wes Harrison for Otho Hunter and his father William Hunter who had come from Carstairs. There was a large Mayvrille Hotel built in 1906 and a dance was

held there Dec. 21, 1906 to celebrate the opening. The owner of this building was George Dornfield. Mr. Selgauch owned and operated a butcher stop which held a livery stable. This past week and weekend has had some rainy days, so hopefully this will help the crops and gardens out some and everything will look green and fresh. Hopefully everyone has a great up coming week.

Also don’t forget to take a break away from your busy schedules and join your friends for coffee every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Botha Senior Centre. They would love to see you, and its a great way to take a break and come out and enjoy yourself with your friends and neighbours. Coffee time will continue all summer, so please don’t miss this opportunity to come out and visit.

Week of bidding farewells There are only four weeks of school left in this term and the students at Byemoor School have been very busy. On Wednesday the Grade 4-6 class travelled to Rocky Mountain House for a science field trip. The kindergarten class went on a year-end trip to Drumheller on Thursday. The school presented its spring concert on Friday afternoon. All students participated with songs, stories, slide presentations and other forms to showcase their interests and year’s work. The graduating kindergarten and Grade 9 students were also recognized. The concert was well-received by parents, grandparents and guests attending. The students from Cornwall, Ont. will arrive on June 6 to complete the exchange with the Byemoor School. The local families will be busy showing Alberta to their central Canada guests. We send congratulations to Bryce Stewart and Rachel Yates on showing the champion and reserve champion 4-H steers respectively for the Byemoor club. Special congratulations to Bryce on exhibiting the reserve grand champion steer of the Stettler District 4-H Show. A tip of the Stetson goes to all 4-Hers on a job well done. Ruthie Ratcliffe had an extremely busy day on Friday, her last day of business, before closing the doors on Ruthie’s Roost. Lois Ballinger of Paragon Place lodge in Stettler was one of those attending. When Lois lived in Endiang she was always the first to walk through the door when a new proprietor opened the restaurant. In fact, the whole week was busy for Ruthie. Al and Karen Copeland of Hanna were in on Wednesday. It was the Copelands who initially opened the Endiang Tea House 15 years ago. They reclaimed the abandoned and deteriorating general store once known as the Endiang Trading Co. built by the Shaben family in 1925, to turn it into a popular dining establishment.

Byemoor/ Endiang News

By Les and Rosemary Stulberg 403-579-2403

After the Copelands left the community Sheila Buchwitz, Terry Gallant and Lynnette Schellenberg operated it as a restaurant, followed by Les and Rosemary Stulberg and Byron and Linda Wilkie, and lastly Ruthie Ratcliffe. We bid Ruthie a fond farewell and wish her well in her new location. Her cheerful personality is definitely going to be missed. Hopefully, someone will re-open the café soon. We also bid farewell to Rob and Sherry Carlgren and family who moved to Stettler on the weekend. The Carlgrens took an active part in the community and will be missed. We wish them all the best in their new community. The Endiang community welcomes Kyam Shapcott of Australia who is on a 10-week work placement in our area in an agricultural program. He is staying with host family Rob and Laurie Somerville. All seniors of the community are reminded to attend an afternoon coffee social gathering at the Endmoor Drop-In Centre on June 5 at 2 p.m. to mark Seniors’ Week. The County of Stettler will be providing the fruit tray and all

A fun training manual for handling cows At the time of this column’s publication, the 4-H Beef club will be busy at their show and sale, so I will share with you the results next week. Hope they all have a great time and a successful show. The community garage sale was well attended and the lunch by the Drop-in ladies was much appreciated, because even though it was warm outside, sitting inside on that cold cement got us all chilled. Unfortunately, we all have too many things to bring home, so hopefully we will work out the kinks and next time there will be more sold and less to bring home. Thanks to all who attended. Next up on the community calendar will be Angie and Joe’s shower on Monday, June 9 at 7:30 and the Rumsey Connection Golf Tournament over at the Trochu Golf Club on June 12 starting at 5 p.m. If you haven’t signed up yet for the golfing, give Elaine Weisse or Dariel McNaughton a call at 403-368-2225 and 403-368-2134 respectively. Since it is the season where we are busy with branding calves and moving those pairs out to pasture, I thought I would share with you this fun little training manual that my kids and I developed one day while we were waiting in the pasture for the ‘boss’ to return with the truck and trailer. Level 1: You are a POST. You may take a step in any direction but do not wave your arms or make any sudden noise, this will cause you to incur the wrath of the Supreme Cattle Cutter (known from now on as the S.C.C.). If you ask any

Rumsey Record

By Patty Steen 403-368-3820

questions about what you are expected to do, you will only receive the elusive answer “You should know”. Level 2: You are still a POST but you have been granted the opportunity to move two or three steps in any direction and wave your arms if only absolutely required. Keep in mind that you must always watch that cow; other cows that may or may not be allowed into the same area; other cattle cutters and the S.C.C. (who could be anywhere, even standing in front of the gate you thought he wanted the cow to go through – the thoughts of the S.C.C. are often difficult to interpret). Level 3: If you have made if this far, I congratulate you. Now you would be a beginner cattle cutter. You must now enter the herd, find the appointed animal (usually only distinguishable by a faded ear tag and some weird feature like bent ear, dime-sized spot on right rib, three tits or six tits, you get the idea). Now separate this animal from all her friends, taking her to places unknown and forms of torture only she can imagine. This job is easier to do if the S.C.C. is not present, and often the cows like it this way as well. This position often comes with a

are welcome to attend. Winnie Paulsen attended the graduation ceremony for her grandson Paul DeMaere in Red Deer on Friday. Paul is a graduate of Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. It was a full house at the Byemoor hall Sunday evening as Byemoor Dance School presented the “I Believe” dance recital and talent show. The crowd was pleasantly entertained with about 25 numbers on the program, which included dance routines and piano and guitar selections. All performers did a fantastic job — we have some amazing talent in our little community. Hats go off to all the participants and to dance instructors Krissy Jack and Terri Simpson for a fun and entertaining evening. Get well wishes go out to Barbara Schilling who is a patient in the Stettler hospital. Dale Tucker is on a northern Alberta fishing trip with some of his hunting friends. The granddaughter of Matt Joiner and her husband from Hope, B.C. were passing through Hanna last week and stopped to inquire where Endiang was located. By chance the person they asked was Rob Boehlke, who was raised here. He took the couple to visit with his mother Marilyn Boehlke who remembered the Joiner family. The Joiners were early homesteaders of the Endiang district coming here in 1908. They lived where Carol Stulberg lives today. The couple plans to return to Endiang this summer and bring their grandchildren. The hamlet of Endiang is going to increase in size this weekend when it welcomes the Alberta Explorers RV club to town. Canadian Trivia — A wealthy Canadian couple invented the game “Yahtzee”— a dice game they played aboard their yacht.

From golf to track, lots of sports action The elementary track meet was hosted by Mother Teresa school on Tuesday at the bull-a-rama grounds. Students from Brownfield, Christ King, Gus Wetter, Halkirk and Theresetta competed. Congratulations to the Brownfield students who placed first and to Halkirk for a second place finish. A thank you to junior high students, the school staff, and parent volunteers who worked so hard to make the meet a success. And Mrs. Tracy Turre, who was back to tabulate the stats for us. The students are participating in fun swim activities at the Castor pool for the next few weeks. Halkirk and Castor Elks played host to 20 or so district golfers on Friday evening at the Castor golf course. The group enjoyed a steak supper and nine holes of golf. Hunter Issac, son of Kurt and Erin Chick, was baptised at the Knox United Church in Castor on Sunday, May 25, with Matt and Jessica McKnight as godparents. Thirty plus family and friends attended a celebrity luncheon at the senior centre following the service. Dianne Gonda attended the baptism of her granddaughter, Emily Alice, the eightmonth-old daughter of Brian and Sandra on June 1 at the St. Cyprians Anglican Church in Lacombe. Dale, Mandy and girls also joined with family and friends for the celebration. Brian, Sandra, Caleb and Emily make their home in the Tees area. Greetings go out to Lee-Ann ( Creasey ) Kaiser whose family celebrated her 40th birthday with a gathering of family and

Halkirk Herald

By Rose Koenraadt & Dorothy Anderson

VALEDICTORIAN lot of abuse from the S.C.C. Do not be discouraged. Picturing him being trampled in a good old fashion stampede helps to alleviate the pressure, also, having other Beginner cattle cutters in the coral helps to spread out the blame. Level 4: You have now reached the last training level. You will now be called upon to be with the S.C.C. whenever there is cattle work to be done. (Yuck) (At this point, it is good to ask the neighbors or friends to join in. The S.C.C. must behave or everyone will know how crazy he gets). At this point you must be in the right spot at all times and this spot could change in a blink of an eye and there is no way to predict this unless you can read the S.C.C.’s mind. If you can do this, you will go far, my friend! Level 5: You have now reached the level of Supreme Cattle Cutter. (This can only be obtained through great pain and many years of frustration and, of course, retirement of the original S.C.C. so it may never happen - don’t get your hopes up) All hail the great leader! You are now at the level where you Know All and will Tell No One.

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friends on Saturday afternoon at their home in Huzzar. Congrats to Tiana Gamroth who has been selected to play on the Zone 4 bantam girls fastball team out of Red Deer. The Alberta summer games take place in Airdrie in July. John and Judy de Mos are home following a driving holiday to Ontario. They rented a house at Dalhousie Lake, near Ottawa, and spent part of their three weeks visiting with Judy’s family. Rose and Dorothy enjoyed a luncheon with the editor, staff and community correspondents from the Stettler Independent and Castor Advance on Friday. Coming up: June 12 – last hall board bingo for the season; June 15 – Fathers day; June 20 – Grade one orientation at Mother Teresa; June 20 – Walk a mile in her shoes in Castor; June 20 – bridal shower for Amber Creasey, bride-elect of Chris Hansel, at the United Church in Stettler at 7 p.m.

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