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Taylor Roth, Camile Risler, Autumn Wyness and Jessica Schmucki, students of Rhonda McCulloch’s Danceology, perform at the Stettler Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 27, as part of Alberta Culture Days activities.

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Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Lorraine Lohr Cathro enjoys telling stories about her family, her life and the province she calls home, making her an ideal speaker for Alberta Culture Days. The former local resident and author of Roots and Adventures: A Prairie Childhood was invited to speak at the Stettler Town and Country Museum on Saturday, Sept. 27. Cathro spoke for roughly an hour about the culture of the Prairies and her ancestors, and the formative effects it had and continues to have in her life. In 1900, her great-grandparents, the

Lohrs, arrived in what was then the Northwest Territories, before the land had even been surveyed. “They were very, very tough people to come out and survive on the Prairies,” Cathro said. “They were very resilient.” In her view, the people of the Prairie provinces have a different understanding of life, compared to those living on the coasts or in central Canada. Cathro discussed three major cultural influences from her childhood: literature, music and a love of animals, especially horses. She read stories from her book, which was one of the projects she’d planned for her retirement years. She took writing class-

es and had plans to share her work with her family, but others encouraged her to publish the book for a wider audience. The book details her family history and her upbringing on a farm south of Erskine in the 1950s and 1960s. Cathro said she worked on the book “seriously” for about a year and a half and published it through FriesenPress in May. She and her husband Doug now live on an acreage southwest of Calgary. She said Saturday that she has a second book in the works, which picks up where the first one left off, around 1970. continued on page 4

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A crack and a whack at Stettler PAC Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler’s Kimberlee Stadelmann and the Accidental Humour Co. brought their latest creation to a hometown crowd last week at the Performing Arts Centre. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the company performed McCrackin 2: The Whackining, a 70-minute mix of live action and pre-recorded footage that was among the best-received shows at this year’s Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. The show stars William Banfield as Jim McCrackin, a hit man introduced in 2010’s Happy Whackin’ Jim McCrackin. In this sequel, the title character must carry out a heist with an eccentric criminal orga-

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nization in order to rescue his kidnapped son. The stage cast also features Cliff Kelly, Janine Waddell Hodder and Alex D. Mackie, while the prerecorded footage, shot earlier this year, incorporates dozens of extras. McCrackin 2 enjoyed a successful run at the Fringe Festival with five performances, followed by two additional showings after it was selected as one of just eight shows to be held over, out of a lineup of more than 200 productions. Accidental Humour Co. took the show on a tour of southern Alberta in late September, performing on stage in Lethbridge, Stettler and Calgary. Stadelmann, a 2002 graduate of William E. Hay Composite High School, served as stage manager, costume designer and coproducer. She said it was exciting to bring the show home to the stage that inspired her passion for theatre. “I grew up performing on this stage,” she said. “It’s just fun to be home, and to see familiar faces, and to share what we do.” Stadelmann now lives in Edmonton, but some of her family members remain in Stettler, including her mother, Donna BoydStadelmann, who said she was pleased with the turnout for last week’s show. About 60 people attended the performance. She noted that of the three shows that Accidental Humour has brought to Stettler thus far, McCrackin 2 drew the biggest crowd. After graduating high

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Cliff Kelly, left, and William Banfield act out a scene from McCrackin 2: The Whackining at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 23. school, Kim Stadelmann began her studies at the University of Lethbridge, intending to become a drama teacher, but her goals changed after she began exploring technical design. It was also in Lethbridge that she met the other members of what became the Accidental Humour Co., founded in 2003. She graduated in 2006, and a year later, she and the company moved to Edmonton. The company made its successful Fringe Festival premiere in 2009 with For the Love of a Zombie, followed the next year by Happy Whackin’ Jim McCrackin. Since then, they have introduced new productions on an annual basis. Stadelmann said the company began working on its current play last fall,

recording the video footage starting in January. She said their usual approach is to record the video footage first and then “rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.” The footage is projected onto backdrops on stage and is often synchronized with on-stage action, making perfect timing a necessity. Directing the video footage was Brent Felzien, a native of nearby Forestburg. The show’s program contains this anecdote from his upbringing: “One of the few sources of entertainment was the movie rental store. He and his friends watched too many bad movies and it basically turned him evil.” For more information, including deleted scenes and a blooper reel from McCrackin 2, visit accidentalhumour.com.

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Klaus, Frank appear in Red Deer Court Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Jason Klaus and Joshua Frank, the two men charged in the murder of Gordon, Sandra and Monica Klaus last December, appeared before judge J. D. Holmes in Red Deer Provincial Court on Sept. 17. According to a court clerk, both cases were put off until Oct. 6, when both

would be expected to elect the manner of hearing they wish to have, as well as enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. No lawyers were retained by either of the accused as of Sept. 17. In early December 2013, the home of Gordon and Sandra Klaus burned to the ground outside of Castor. Their daughter, Monica, had been visiting at the time, and both her remains

and that of her father was found in the debris. Sandra’s remains were never found, but are believed to have been burned in the fire, which burned intensely and at high temperatures as there had been a recent delivery of coal to the home. The family’s dog was found shot outside of the house. After nine months of investigation, major crimes

unit charged Jason Klaus, the son of two of the victims and brother of the third, with three counts of first degree murder and one count of arson. His friend, Joshua Frank, was also charged with the same charges plus another charge of injuring an animal for shooting the family’s dog. None of these charges have been proven in a court of law.

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present, and asked for time to resolve a potential conflict of interest issue with Gabruch’s lawyer. Wilson did not elaborate on the conflict, and judge G.E. Deck agreed to the stay, postponing the matter over until Oct. 9. The transfer to the Lloydminster RCMP is completely unrelated to the charge against Gabruch, Russell said, noting that the transfer order was in existence prior to the complainant making his or her complaints against the constable. The delay in filling the order was due to difficulty in selling the Gabruch family’s home. When the complaint was made against Gabruch, Stettler RCMP transferred the case to an internal

affairs department investigator out of Edmonton, who recommended charges be laid, Russell explained. The members of the Stettler RCMP detachment were not involved in the investigation. “We totally disagree with (the charge),” Russell said. “Gabruch has 100 per cent backing of the Stettler detachment.” Russell confirmed the accusation against Gabruch comes from an incident that took place while Gabruch was executing his duties as a constable of the RCMP. Gabruch, who worked in the Stettler detachment for about eight years, has not entered a plea in the matter. The allegations have not been proven in a court of law.

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Restored elevator a triumph for community Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER As Stan Eichhorn told the crowd gathered outside of the historic P&H elevator on the weekend, the project to restore it wouldn’t have happened without their help. “You wouldn’t see what you see if it hadn’t been for each and every one of you,” he said. “We feel that this is your project . . . I hope you can be proud of what you see here today, because it’s yours.” Eichhorn was speaking to attendees at Celebration Day, an opportunity for the P&H Elevator Preservation Society to show its appreciation for the public’s support of its ongoing work. The festivities on Sunday, Sept. 28, included live entertainment, a threshing demonstration with antique equipment, a chance to tour inside the elevator, and a meal served by Catering by Sarah. While on stage, Eichhorn also received a $2,500 cheque from ATCO Electric, to be used to upgrade

the elevator’s washroom amenities and install a heating system that will allow the meeting room inside to be used year-round. The cheque was presented by Bob Sanders, area supervisor for ATCO, who commended Eichhorn and the society for what they had achieved. “That’s a huge accomplishment, and you should be proud of yourselves,” said Sanders. Volunteers have logged upwards of 25,000 hours on the elevator project since 2005. Over the last two years, the major goals were to replace the elevator’s siding and paint the structure, said Eichhorn, the society’s president. The community came through for them in a major way, he added, through fundraisers and other forms of support. The project’s cost was roughly $180,000. “Everybody that is here today has an interest in this project and is a part of it,” said Eichhorn.

Entertainment on Sunday included saxophone performances by Maureen “Mo” Melin of Calgary, the granddaughter of former Stettler resident Doris (Stitt) Aunger. The crowd also enjoyed a singalong with a seniors choir led by Evelyn Strandquist, whose repertoire included “Down by the Station,” “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” and “The Happy Wanderer.” A threshing demonstration was held using The Little Giant, a threshing machine constructed in 1887, and The Beast, an elevator engine from 1912. The demonstration was led by Dave McCourt, who invested hundreds of hours into restoring the machines, and his brother Norm. McCourt spoke to the crowd, offering some background and history on the two machines. The Little Giant, manufactured by Heebner and Sons, is one of three known existing models, and the only one known to be in operating condition.

It was donated by the Reynolds family and is capable of threshing 20 bushels per hour, as opposed to modern combines that can process 2,000 bushels an hour. The Beast was a nickname given to the elevator engine, which came from the Frank Noyce farm near Lloydminster, where it had sat outside, exposed to the elements, for 75 years prior to its restoration. “It’s actually one of the more complimentary names it had during the restoration process,” said McCourt, adding that three of Noyce’s granddaughters were present on Sunday for the celebration. The society constructed a metal shed to house both the Beast and the Little Giant. McCourt said the northeast side has been left blank in hopes that a mural can be painted upon it someday. He asked the crowd to “cross their fingers” as he, his brother and Eichhorn tried to get the machines running, but after one false start, they were soon suc-

Stories from the past highlight Prairie culture continued from front page4 Saturday’s event also included a pie social and free admission to the museum. Manager Karen Wahlund said the museum hopes to continue marking Culture Days each year with new events. Copies of Cathro’s book are available from Evelyn and Don Strandquist, the Stettler Town and Country Museum, Big Valley Antiques and Collectables, and online at lorrainecathro. com. Cathro is also scheduled to speak to the Stettler Genealogy Club on Thursday, Oct. 2, beginning at 7 p.m. at Paragon Place. She will discuss her experience in writing and publishing her family history. Library hosts children’s author, dancers Down the street at the Stettler Public Library, children’s author Hazel Hutchins gave a reading from several

of her books, including The Sidewalk Rescue and Norman’s Snowball, to a group of about a dozen children. Hutchins, whose visit was sponsored by the Writers Guild of Alberta, grew up on farms in southern Alberta, near Strathmore, and often visited her mother’s relatives near Stettler. She now makes her home in Canmore. She has written more than 50 titles, including picture books and short novels for kids up to age 12. Her books have been translated into various languages, from Japanese to Arabic. Her work has been honoured with several awards and shortlisted for more. In her visits to schools and libraries, Hutchins said, she has to be prepared for audiences of different ages, but she’s noticed a certain “magic” about the power of a story. Though kids may be distracted and restless when she begins talking, she said, they snap to attention when she starts reading from her books.

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“As soon as you read a story, no matter what age they are, they sit and listen,” she said. “It’s really lovely.” The library’s celebration for Culture Days also included performances by Rhonda McCulloch’s Danceology students, as well as refreshments, a short video series called “Prairie Tales,” and an art display and silent auction featuring the work of local students. Program and event co-ordinator Darlene Philpot said she thought it was an excellent opportunity to showcase local talent, and she hopes it will continue in coming years. “Every year, we’d like it to grow,” she said, “because the library should be used as a venue where we can showcase everything that central Alberta has to offer.” For more information on Hutchins and her work, visit hazelhutchins.net. For details on library programs and events, visit spl.prl.ab.ca.

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Board of trade names award winners Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Recipients have been announced for this year’s Stettler Business and Citizenship Awards, to be presented in late October at the annual gala. The announcements were made in a press release issued by Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development president Joyce Kiryk on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The awards will be presented to winners at the gala on Oct. 23 at the Stettler Community Hall, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the cocktail hour. “The nominees are sent in from the general public, and from our members,” explained the board of trade’s executive director, Aubrey Brown. The final selections are made by a board sub-committee, he added. “It’s just a good atmosphere for people to recognize the nominees and the winners,” said Brown, who also promised an excellent meal and an opportunity for networking. The gala’s featured entertainer is country singer-songwriter Randi Boulton, who was raised in Big Valley and is now based in Red Deer. Boulton, who has shared the stage with performers like Mavis Staples, George Fox and Aaron Pritchett, released her second album, Randi with an “I”, this past summer. Tickets are available to the general public this year, priced at $50 per person, or $350 for a table of eight. They can be purchased at the Board of Trade office. Following is a list on the winners in 14 categories: Male Citizen of the Year: Bob Willis. Female Citizen of the Year: Erin Prehn. Youth Citizen of the Year: to be announced. Business of the Year: Wells Furniture Ltd. Small Business of the Year: Heartland Glass Ltd. Stettler Ambassador of the Year: Ol’ MacDonald’s Resort. Customer Service Award: Subway. Community Service Award: Q93.3. Business Service Award: Stettler Veterinary Clinic. Marketing Award: Wares Jewellers. Corporate Citizen of the Year: Newalta. Product and Innovation Award: SolutionCorp Inc. Learning in the Workplace: Foremost. Heritage Award: Don’s Car Sales.

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Botha club begins new season with harvest dance Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Fancy footwork was on display in Botha this weekend as dance enthusiasts began the fall season in style at the Community Hall. The Botha Old-Tyme Dance Club hosted its monthly gathering on Sunday, Sept. 28, attracting a crowd with live music and a potluck supper. Club president Doug Haustein said the repertoire includes waltzes, polkas, foxtrots and old-fashioned pattern dancing. “Any of the old, traditional-style dances,” he said. “We try to keep it alive.” Haustein said attendees will come from all directions for an afternoon on the dance floor. The club regularly attracts guests from as far away as Red Deer, Camrose, Drumheller, Veteran, Sedgewick and even Hardisty. The regular meetings are usually organized with a theme in mind, followed by a potluck meal and always accompanied by a live band. September’s meeting featured a fall harvest theme. Music was provided by Black Velvet, a four-piece band based in the Delburne area.

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The club’s attendance is healthy, as its monthly meetings commonly draw between 60 and 80 people. That said, Haustein added that the club would like to see some younger members join. “Younger attendants, for us, would be anybody age 50 and less,” he said. Club events are alcohol-free, so families, teenagers and older kids with an interest in dancing would be welcome, said Haustein. The club bills itself as a warm group, as evidenced by its slogan: “The Friendliest Little Dance Club on the Prairies.” Novice dancers shouldn’t shy away, said Haustein, adding that members are often willing to help by demonstrating the steps for the pattern dances. He said the benefits of dancing are ample, summarizing them with the words “exercise, socialize and memorize.” Dance is a form of physical activity, and it’s also a chance to get out, see old friends and make new ones, but it can also be helpful for the mind, said Haustein. “You’ve got to keep memorizing how these patterns go,” he explained. “It’s good exercise for the mind, too.” Haustein and his wife, Bernadette, have been part of the club for almost 20 years,

while club secretary Fran Clark has been involved from the beginning, three decades ago. She said she still appreciates the camaraderie, the music — “which we think is the best” — and the food served at the potlucks. Clark said the club’s mission is to keep the classic styles of dancing alive, and part of that is teaching them to younger generations. “Now we’re trying to get people who are younger to realize that there is a social life out here,” she explained. The Botha club generally meets the last Sunday of each month. The next meeting is Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Hall, with a Halloween theme. The Nov. 30 meeting will have a Christmas theme, while the final meeting of the year will be on New Year’s Eve with a catered meal. Guests are asked to purchase their tickets for that meeting in advance. For more information, contact Haustein at 403-742-3994 or Clark at 403-574-2197.

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Botha Old-Tyme Dance Club president Doug Haustein and his wife Bernadette are pictured at the club’s dance on Sunday, Sept. 28.

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How will Jim Prentice build his legacy? Newly installed premier has important choices to make Alberta’s newest premier of the PC dynasty has taken over and made a forceful entry to his new tenure in provincial politics with some radical moves. Jim Prentice started out by declaring his intention to sell the fleet of provincially owned government aircraft, overturned some of the decisions of the previous government and took some steps, in particular relating to health care issues, which may or may not be populist in intent, but certainly felt like music to some ears. Mr. Prentice also took on two important cabinet portfolios under his own belt, that of relations with the First Nations and of intergovernmental relations, something that will benefit from his experience in the federal government as a minister. Also, he prorogued the legislature, something his former political master, Stephen Harper has turned into habit over the last few years, although Mr. Prentice may have done it for different reasons, probably to clear the law-making agenda of the remnants of the Alison Redford period.

On the face of it, what seems to be happening looks good: We seem to have a much more engaged premier. . . There are also other, more subtle things that are going through transformations; for instance, the provincial government’s website is being reconstructed with more emphasis being put on topics and information than on individuals and their biographies. On the face of it, what seems to be happening looks good: We seem to have a much more engaged premier, going from community to community, listening to people,

delving into the heart of some problems and gathering first hand information from the people of the province, taking at times quick decisions addressing issues. It is clear by now to anybody who is following provincial politics that Jim Prentice has been put into his current position as the lastresort lifeline to keep the Progressive Conservatives from drowning in the sea of their of mistakes and mismanagement that have been the norm rather than the exception of the last few years. And it is not unrealistic to expect that he could seriously prompt a revival in the PCs’ fortunes to score another election victory the next time we go to elections given that the Wildrose Alliance, the only realistic challenger to the governing party in the ballot box, could not get more creative than labeling the new premier’s moves “just more of the same,” which they are clearly not. There is no doubt that Jim Prentice will work hard not only revitalize the PC party, but also to leave a legacy similar to those of, or even more respectable than, legendary

premiers the party has produced from its ranks over the last four decades in power. There is one question, though: How will he prefer to do it? There is one easy way: Balance the books within a few years, keep relying on the oil and gas royalties (although this may be easier said than done given declining oil prices), just keep the farmer community happy and retire from politics when you are at the top. Then there is the harder, but the better thing to do: Prepare a strategic plan and start its implementation to diversify the economy using the revenue from oil and gas royalties; employ and develop the research and development capacities of scientific/academic institutions for a globally leading role in reducing carbon emissions; focus on enhancing the potential of province’s agricultural production by supporting farmers and their operations; improve infrastructure; invest more in health and education, among other strategic steps. How will the new premier proceed? Time will tell… – Mustafa Eric

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Seeking brave, helpful souls Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Standing at 5-foot-3 inches tall and maybe 120 pounds soaking wet, Elizabeth Fuller isn’t your typical firefighter. “Big strong people are great and are needed,” she said, “but the small people are needed too.” In fact, Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue is looking for new blood, period. Fuller has been a firefighter now for about two years and is close to exchanging her orange helmet – known as a lid – for the yellow lid of a nonprobationary member of the department. The dainty firefighter said she finds herself at home with the brawnier members of the department because she knows she’s just as important to a safe and successful rescue as they are. She’s required to meet the same physical standards as her brawnier counter-

parts, but her smaller size makes her ideal for situations where brawny types won’t fit, like crawling into a banged up vehicle at an accident to keep the passengers calm during a noisy extraction. The local department is about to start its annual recruitment drive and is looking for men and women 18-years and older to come and give firefighting a try. Training is provided to successful candidates – all candidates need to do is pass the physical requirement testing and pass an interview designed to determine suitability, explained Deputy Chief Etienne Brugman. “New recruits are taught as a class, and then get their pagers and respond to calls,” Brugman explained. They remain “orange lids,” on probation, until they complete one year with the fire department and five firefighting courses, or complete five

years with the department. At that time, they exchange their orange lids for the yellow lid of a fully vetted firefighter. “It’s quite the physical job,” Brugman said. “It asks you to work hard in a very short period of time. There’s no time to warm up.” The job also comes with its own dangers, but is very rewarding. “It’s about the excitement of being able to get out there and help people,” Fuller said. “If you’re at a fire, you can just see that you’re needed.” Troy Auton, a Donalda resident who works in Stettler and is part of the Stettler station, aims to respond eventually to calls from the Stettler station during the work day and the Donalda station in the evenings. Right now, though, he only responds to Stettler calls. He comes from a family of firefighters, his dad a

retired full-time firefighter, and his brother a fulltime firefighter himself. “For me, it’s about challenging myself to understand my limitations and see what I can do to push back against them,” he said. Auton was part of a different, smaller volunteer department before moving to Donalda, and said he wasn’t expecting the level of organization he found with the Stettler department. “I think it was better than I expected it to be,” he said. “I thought I knew what to expect, but no way. They’re a very wellrun department.” Firefighting has undergone a lot of changes in the past near-30 years Capt. Kerwin Cornelssen has been a firefighter. The volunteer has been with the Stettler department for about 10 years, but has 28 years under his belt overall.

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His love of fighting fires started when he was eight years old and a store across the street went up in flames. He and his family watched it burn down to the ground, and saw the firefighters trying to save the building and its neighbours. When he was 13 or 14 years old, he and his brother were able to play victim for the local fire department as it did training, and that “sealed the deal.” He was hooked. Cornelssen still has his first firefighter jacket. He said it’s basically a “canvas trenchcoat.” “Equipment has changed quite a lot,” he said. “It’s a lot better. My first helmet was just a plastic helmet. The trucks are more sophisticated.” He said the requirements to be a firefighter have changed, too. Women in firefighting, he said, have been a welcome addition. “Since they’re smaller,

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they can go places we can’t,” he said. When it comes to advice for people interested in maybe becoming a firefighter, all three were of the same mind. “Jump right in,” Fuller said. “It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. People tell me, ‘You can’t be a firefighter! You’re small and a girl!’ You just don’t know your limits until you test them.” People interested in joining Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue can contact the department through the Town of Stettler.

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Community pedals for diabetes research Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Diabetes is a disease that “completely changes your life” and that prompted the staff at the Stettler branch of Scotia Bank as well as many people in the community to pedal for the JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research. The ride takes place today, Oct. 1, in Red Deer, but in lead up to the event people cycled on stationary bikes set up in the Scotia Bank lobby. Independent reporter Joel van der Veen was one of those cyclists, and he went through a vigorous bit of cycling coached by fitness trainer Robin Schwartz. “It was a solid workout,” van der Veen said. “It was harder than I expected. Alternating between sitting and standing (on the bike) was definitely hard work.” Van der Veen raised about $100 in pledges. The person with the highest number of pledges was Troy Nelson, who brought in $400. Altogether, combined with a silent auction, a Beef on a Bun sale, and donations, the Sept. 25 event brought in roughly $5,000. Philippa Brysiuk, a financial advisor at the bank, organized the event. She has Type II diabetes herself, a disease which causes the body to be resistant to insulin. The money raised in the ride will go to a different type of diabetes, Type I diabetes, in which the pancreas stops producing insulin altogether. The disease, which is fatal if not treated with insulin injections, afflicts her grandson, Carter. “Carter was diagnosed at 15 months (of age),” Brysiuk explained. “He’s six now. (At the time) he was completely lethargic and eventually unresponsive. He had to be airlifted to Calgary. It was a bad time.” Brysiuk said that Type I diabetes is so different than Type II that it’s “almost a completely different disease.” Type II diabetes is often associated with obesity, since it is caused by a resistance to insulin, a result of high-carbohydrate diets. Type I diabetes, on the other hand, affects people regardless of weight, and is caused by an autoimmune reaction that kills the pancreas’ beta cells. “It completely changes your life,” she said. “You have to be aware of the carbohydrates in everything.” The disease was a terminal diagnosis until the discovery of injectable insulin, which prolongs the life of people who suffer from the disease. Daily blood sugar tests are

cells to the pancreas. Research into what causes the immune reaction that kills the organ’s cells is ongoing as well. Money raised by JDRF (Juvenile diabetes research foundation) is used on cure, treatment, prevention and general research, all toward the goal of preventing the disease, curing the disease, and improving the life of those who suffer the disease. For more information, visit www.jdrf.ca or phone 1-877CURE-533.

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necessary and there are plenty of side affects, including decreased blood flow to the extremities, which sometimes results in amputation, as well as blindness. In some cases, insulin injections are not enough. A person can follow their routine rigorously and still go into insulin or sugar shock and die, Brysiuk said. Research in the past 20 years has led to such improvements like the insulin pump, a small device surgically implanted into a person with Type I diabetes. It adapts to blood sugar levels to ensure the right amount of insulin is injected into the body and has increased the lifespan as well as quality of life of people who suffer from Type I diabetes. Today, research has led to the creation of an artificial pancreas, pancreas transplants, and the transplant of beta

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Where is God when I need Him? “Where was God when I needed him?” This question has been asked of me more than occasionally. It is typically asked during a time of crisis, trial or hardship. The answer is quite simple. God is omnipresent meaning He is present in all places at all times. Scripture solidly supports this. So this theological statement plus perhaps some hackneyed quote or a Christian poem should pretty much cover all the bases...right? Probably not. When people ask where God is during trying times and difficult circumstances they are not looking for

a theological dissertation, a touching poem or an overworked cliché. Hurting people are not in a theological or poetic frame of mind, but an emotional and painful one. They are experiencing thoughts and emotions similar to that of Isaiah when he wrote, “Truly you are a God who has been hiding himself...” (Isaiah 45:15). To properly answer the question people must first learn how to separate emotional feelings from established facts. Emotions are great servants but terrible masters! With emotions in the driver’s seat it will always be a

Faith & Reflection ROSS HELGETON 403-742-5020 • REVRH@TELUS.NET roller coaster ride...sometimes a wild one! One fact is that this feeling of spiritual abandonment is a commonplace one. Not that misery necessarily needs company, but humans do need a point of identification. King David, who usually enjoyed a close, personal

relationship with God, at one point said, “You have put me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depths” (Psalm 88:6). Obviously pessimistic emotional sentiments are not exclusive to us. Feelings will suggest that things will never improve. Facts indicate that

this sense of abandonment is a temporary experience. Peter shared that suffering grief in all sorts of trials would be, “...for a little while...” (1 Peter 1:6) indicating that the distress will end (though not necessarily in our desired time-frame). Another recognized, time-honored fact is that difficult times can be purposeful. Through them we learn about patience, prayer, sensitivity towards others experiencing difficulties and reliance upon God. Peter, in the verse following the one quoted above stated, “trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valu-

able than gold...” (1 Peter 1:7). With an understanding of these facts in place, it is more acceptable to point out God’s omnipresence and share promises such as, “Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you...When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you. For I am the Lord your God” (Isaiah 43:2,3). Where is God when I need him? “...He is not far from any of us...” (Acts 17:27)

October is full of library activity Crystal Friars STETTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY October is a great month here at the Stettler Public Library. We have two major holidays that we get to celebrate this month: Thanksgiving and Halloween. We have both holidays covered with great activities throughout the month. Thanksgiving is only a week and a half away and the Stettler Public Library is pleased to help you make your table gorgeous for the holidays. On Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. come for a Thanksgiving Make and Take with Tanille Timmins from Panda Flowers. You will be making a wonderful Thanksgiving arrangement that you can then take home. You must preregister as there are very few spots left and there is a small cost of $20 for materials. If your two- to five-year-olds are determined to help you decorate for the big turkey dinner, they can come for Turkey Day on Friday, Oct. 10 at 10:30 am. There are going to be some fun activities and a Thanksgiving craft that any family will be proud to display at their family dinner. October is Canadian Library Month and to celebrate this auspicious occasion, the Stettler Public Library has declared the month Food for Fines Month. Bring in non-perishable food items and we will waive your fines. Join Readers’ Circle on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. as the group discusses “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith aka J.K. Rowling. Spine Crackers, our teen book club, will be tossing around the good and bad points of “Entwined” by Heather Dixon on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 pm. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m., the Stettler Public Library will be showing the documentary “When I Walk”. In 2006, 25-year-old filmmaker Jason DaSilva

was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Jason picked up the camera, turned it on his declining body and set out to film the journey of his life with MS and his search for healing, self-discovery and love. On Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m., the Stettler Public Library and Community Futures are presenting Kids & Cash: An Introduction to Financial Literacy for Kids. Geared to children ages 5 to 8, this one-hour workshop will answer the questions of what money is, where it comes from and what you can do with it. Please pre-register by calling the library at 403-742-2292. We have Halloween covered for the whole family. On Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. kids aged 12 and up are invited to our Halloween ComicFest. Test your costumes and win prizes for best costumes at the party. We will also have snacks and free comics to entice you to join in the fun. Plus we will be Skyping with the lead animator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. Our second annual Halloween party, the Monster Bash, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. Admission is $10 per child or $25 per family (adults are free) for a night filled with magic tricks, stories, crafts and food. We are pleased to have professional storyteller Renee Englot and magician Kyle Key entertain us that between stations of games, crafts and a hot dog concession. It is a great way for the kids to show off their costumes without the restraint of layers of clothing. If you have any questions about our programs and services, please check out our website (http://spl.prl.ab.ca), our Facebook page (www.facebook. com/StettlerPublicLibrary) or see our tweets (www.twitter.com/stettlerlibrary) for last minute details about our programs. You can also contact us the old-fashioned way at 403-742-2292.

Smile Cookies are gone, but the smiles they’ve left in our community will last forever. Thanks to your support, Tim Hortons will be donating the entire proceeds to Family and Community Support Services-Stettler &District.

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Grain movement fight continues The ongoing scrap between the railways, the government, the grain industry and grain growers seems like history repeating itself – these disputes go back almost 130 years ago. Back then the railways were accused of price gouging on freight rates for moving grain and cattle. Nowadays the railways are accused of not moving enough grain in a timely manner. In a previous column I noted that last winter’s grain shipping backlog situation was not unusual as it occurs whenever there is a bumper crop on the prairies. Once such crops move through the system, movement goes back to normal. That appears to be what is happening again, but it seems the various actors in the process want to throw their weight around with conflicting allegations and even a lawsuit. One might suspect that perhaps the system is dysfunctional when it comes to communication and cooperation. One of the problems, and this is not unique to this situation, is that no one likes being coerced into doing something by regulations and fines. The government has a long history of sticking its nose into grain transportation with regulations and subsidies. To be fair in some instances in the past there was some justification to government actions. One would have hoped that history would have encouraged the parties to create a consultative process that could resolve disputes. Some entities were created over the years but it always seemed to be an adversarial process. That approach seems to have continued if statements on the present grain shipping are any indication. The government opened the scrap by stating that CN had not shipped the required 5,000 railcars of grain per week and was imposing a significant fine as per their regulations.

Ahead of the heard WILL VERBOVEN That requirement was part of legislation the federal government passed earlier in the year to deal with the shipping backlog. Both CN and CP had stated that such regulations were not needed because delays were due to weather related conditions that slowed movement. Both railways proved their point by exceeding the mandatory shipments for the past six months. CN countered stating that grain shipping companies were not placing enough rail car orders to meet the target shipping numbers. Their point being that they were ready to ship the grain but with fewer orders it was not their fault, therefore they should not be fined. They also claimed that the grain terminals were reducing their throughput capacity by not working weekends. That would all seem to be hard to argue against. The grain shippers then weighed in and said that was not the case and had no idea what numbers CN and the government were using to come up with their deferring positions. Grain growers stated that surplus crops were still not shipped and a new crop was just around the

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corner. One suspects that the truth lies somewhere but communication is the problem. Of course in such a politically charged atmosphere no one wants to admit that they may be wrong. All sides seem more intent on scoring points. Some observers have noted that short of honest figures, the number of ocean freighters waiting in Vancouver is the best indicator of whether or not shipping is on schedule. One expects that the government, grain shippers and the railways will continue wrestling with the real story. The railways may have the upper hand if this year’s crop is below average and shipping demand falls significantly. If that is the case you can expect the railways to show pictures of empty grain cars sitting on railway sidings. However the railways are biting back at another annoyance stemming from federal legislation that being the change in interswitching rules from 30 km to 160 km. The idea was that would see Canadian grain moving more over nearby American railroads. CP launched a lawsuit against the federal government alleging that regulation would cause them to lose millions of dollars in potential revenue. That’s debatable of course, if CP stayed competitive there would be no interest from American railways, besides their own grain shipping infrastructure is at its limits. However, the CP legal action is another indication how exasperated the railways are with the federal legislation and they intend to fight back. In the meantime the government last spring launched another study into what needs to be done to resolve the neverending grain shipping problems. No doubt that study will regurgitate what was suggested in previous studies. One is baffled as to what can be done to resolve the entrenched attitudes of the stakeholders involved in grain shipping.

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spur even more demand. End all, be all? I wouldn’t expect corn to go down much further, but given record supplies available, it’s hard to see a significant correction, at least in the sixnine month term. The market consensus seems to be that wheat will be the first market to bottom, followed by soybeans and then finally corn. Pulse prices have improved dramatically, especially if you have a higher quality available! Premium spreads aren’t just widening in the pulses though – it’s the same dynamic in the cereals market as we get a better understanding of exactly is coming off. For example, in North Dakota, 15 per cent protein wheat is earning three dollars per bushel more than 13 per cent protein wheat. That being said, with feed supplies clearly becoming plentiful as more damaged/sub-par cereals come off, if you’re looking to make some bin space, it may be worthwhile to sell some of that lower protein stuff that you’re taking off right now (there are plenty of pricing opportunities on the FarmLead.com Marketplace – give us a call. continued on page 16

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Taylor receives $25K scholarship from U of A Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER A local graduate has received a major boost in pursuing her education with a $25,000 scholarship from the University of Alberta. Jennifer Taylor, who graduated this spring from William E. Hay Composite High School, will receive the funds over four years to support her studies at the school’s Augustana

Campus in Camrose. Taylor, 18, who is studying pre-pharmacy, said the news was “fantastic,” and an honour, particularly for a small-town graduate. “To get that kind of recognition at a big university is just amazing,” said Taylor, the daughter of James and Pam Taylor of Stettler. The President’s Entrance Citation Scholarship, valued at $25,000 over four years, is one of

New 4-H club would focus on dogs, horses Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Young equine and canine enthusiasts in the Stettler district may soon have a new 4-H club to call their own. A meeting was held on Thursday, Sept. 18 to gauge interest in starting a new club to serve the district, said Jimilee Ayotte, a mother of three and a 4-H leader for 15 years. While the Stettler area is currently served by eight 4-H clubs — including groups based near Big Valley, Byemoor, Erskine and Halkirk — Ayotte said the proposed club would offer something unique. “This is going to be something totally new, that hasn’t been done here before,” said Ayotte. The new club would hold project workshops during the winter months and begin horseback riding activities in the spring, in contrast to other clubs that ride through the winter. “I know for my family, it’s not feasible to ride in the winter,” said Ayotte, saying

that the new club’s schedule would accommodate families in similar situations. While other clubs in the area have focused on beef cattle and horsemanship, this would be the first to have part of its focus on canine handling. “We’ve had quite a bit of interest in that,” Ayotte remarked. Discussions for the proposed club have been going on since June of last year. The club must have a minimum of eight members age nine or older as of Jan. 1, 2015 in order to get off the ground. Children as young as six are welcome, but those younger than nine won’t count towards the required membership number. Ayotte said organizers need to determine the number of interested children before the club can register with 4-H, and they will move forward from there. Families interested in the proposed club can contact Ayotte at 403-740-6349. For more information on 4-H clubs in Alberta, visit 4h.ab.ca.

the university’s top scholarships and is offered to students who have attained an average grade of 95 per cent throughout high school. While Taylor received word of the scholarship back in May, she and other recipients were recognized on Sept. 25 at the school’s annual Celebrate! Teaching, Learning and Research ceremony at the Myer Horowitz Theatre.

Taylor said she expects to spend one year in prepharmacy in Camrose, continuing with the remainder of her studies at the school’s North campus in Edmonton. “I have a little bit of an intense workload, so I’m getting used to that, for sure,” she said. Taylor must maintain a 3.7 grade point average to receive the entirety of the scholarship funds. She

said that only 140 students were accepted into the school’s pharmacy program last year, but she is undaunted, noting, “I don’t mind a challenge.” She credited the teachers at William E. Hay with encouraging her in her studies and helping her to achieve success. “It’s a blessing to be able to go to Stettler’s schools,” she said. “It’s really special.”

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Jennifer Taylor, 18, a recent graduate of Stettler’s William E. Hay Composite High School, was recently announced as one of the recipients of a $25,000 scholarship from the University of Alberta.

Firefighters, food bank embark on annual food blitz Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Every autumn, the Stettler Regional Fire Department and Stettler Food Bank combine forces to collect nonperishable, healthy food for those in the community who find themselves in need. Food donations typically fall off in summer months when there are less students and sports teams collecting for the team, meaning that food banks often find themselves starting the financially tight back-to-school season with slim pickings. The Community Food Blitz runs on Monday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., and volunteers from the local fire department will be going door-to-door to collect food. Knowing what type of food to give is just as important as giving, said Betty Birch, a representative of the Stettler Food Bank board. “We are grateful for all items,” Birch said. “Especially useful are (food items like) peanut butter, cheese spread, canned fish and meat, pasta sauce, juice boxes, fruit and pudding cups and other school lunch items, nutritious cereal, soap, toothpaste and shampoo, coffee and tea.” Frequently, people will donate food items like cake mixes or sugar cereals, wanting to give people a “treat.” However, when people have very little money to spend on food,

the best treat ends up being healthy food – often financially out of reach. Cans of vegetables, fruits, and other non-perishable healthy foods are especially welcome. People who want to donate can also keep in mind that some foods have “partner foods.” Spaghetti and sauce, for example, or pancakes and syrup. “We are unable to accept home preserving,” Birch said, citing health guidelines. “Since January, we have served an average of 166 adults and 107 children each month,” Birch said. “About 300 families access the food bank in a year.” The food bank is a last resort for most people, and they only turn to the food bank when they’ve exhausted all support from family and savings. “(Some people) come because they are unable to work due to seasonal lay offs, poor health, or misfortune,” Birch said. “Most people come only once a month, (and) some may come only a few times in a year. Some come only once ever.” She noted that back-to-school expenses have made it tough for the area’s low-income families, and food is one of the items that end up on the list of expenses to be cut back. “Many people who use the food bank are employed part time and just don’t have enough income to support

a family,” Birch said. The food bank is looking for volunteers to help with the food drive, since collecting food is only part of the work. “We need a few strong arms to help with sorting and storing the food that evening at the food bank itself,” she said. Firefighters are also able to accept cash donations during the food drive, which is used to supplement the food bank with fresher food or items in need, like toothpaste, lightbulbs, toilet paper and so forth. The food bank is located in the lower level of the United Church and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Each week, four volunteers work at the food bank when it is open, about four volunteers stock the shelves twice a week and every Monday and Thursday volunteers pick up groceries and donated baked goods from both Sobey’s and No Frills. “We are very grateful for and could not operate without the tremendous support we get from this community,” Birch said. “Not only (during) the food drive, but throughout the year. Businesses, organizations and individuals from this community have kept us operational for almost 20 years.” Since the food bank is not government funded, it relies on donations of food and money to operate.

Stimson Ranching Ltd. St. George’s Anglican Church would like to thank the following: Henry Johnson and Team for the Pig Roast Shelley Grover, Dwayne and Susan for Catering Lee and The Stettler Legion for bartending Shirley Woolsey for being the M.C. for the evening Judy Adminis, Betty Bell, Philippa Brysuik, Greg and Vera Holden, Bill and Lillian Kirtley, Trevor Kirtley, Carrie Kueﬂer, Tracy Lee, Shane and Tammy Menard, Panda Flowers, Margaret Sacuta, Kelly and Shirley Woolsey for the Silent Auction Donations. To everyone who helped with the set up, clean up and security. A special Thank You to everyone who sold tickets, without you our Hawaiian Night fundraiser would not have been a success. We thank everyone who bought tickets and came out to support us and are truly sorry if we have overlooked thanking you.

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Shoppers check out household goods at the Stettler Curling Rink during the 71st annual Kinettes and IODE rummage sale on Friday, Sept. 26.

Serious bargains at annual rummage sale Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER With grey skies overhead and dull fall weather all around, the shoppers huddled together outside, ready for the doors to open. The deals and unique

finds inside, they said, made it worth the wait. They came from miles around — driving in from as far away as Calgary, staying in town overnight to guarantee a spot in line — for the bargains they would find on this much-

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anticipated day. Black Friday shoppers? Not quite. These people were ready for the start of the annual Kinettes and IODE fall rummage sale, a Stettler tradition dating back to the 1940s. The two-day sale kicked off on Friday, Sept. 26, with lines forming outside both the Stettler Curling Rink and the Agriplex well ahead of the 9 a.m. opening. “There’s so much stuff, and it’s a fun place to shop,” said Sonia Sopkiw, who has driven out from Calgary each year for the last five years to attend the sale. Sopkiw said the sale is a great place to find collectables, books and retro

items. A frequent shopper at rummage sales, she said, “This is a good one.” Doreen Reynolds, who lives 20 miles east of Stettler, agreed with her. She said she’s been coming annually for the last 15 years. “I like to look around,” she said, adding that there are benefits to showing up early. “The first (ones) in here get a cart to go shopping.” Reynolds said the sale is attractive to collectors of all sorts of items, explaining, “It’s surprising what you can find.” Cheryl Barros, who chaired the rummage sale committee with Tanya Derr, said this marked the 71st year for the event, started by the local IODE

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chapter. The Kinettes combined forces with the club later on and it remains a joint effort. Barros reported this week that the event raised a total of $42,995 before expenses. Organizers won’t know the final total for several weeks. Donated items were dropped off throughout the summer, with a yard pickup held the week prior to the sale. Volunteers sorted through the items all week long and would reconvene on Sunday to deal with whatever was left over. Furniture, hardware, electronics, appliances, and camping and sports equipment were found in the Agriplex, while the curling rink was home to smaller items, including clothes, kitchen supplies, books, toys, games and Christmas decorations. Barros said there were upwards of 60 volunteers helping out during the sale, along with countless others who helped during the preparation. “Without volunteers, we just couldn’t pull it off,” she said, describing the week of sorting as “crazy

busy” as helpers combed through “mounds and mounds” of donations. Several volunteer groups, including local sports teams and school groups, will receive donations from the proceeds as thanks for their help. Stettler Outreach School hosted a barbecue at noon on Friday, while the Heartland Rollergirls Association ran a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. Prices were slashed on Saturday as the sale wound down. Shoppers in the curling rink could fill a garbage bag with whatever they wanted for $5, while free bicycles were offered with every purchase in the Agriplex. Barros said that many leftover items are donated to various groups in need, while others are recycled if possible in order to reduce waste. Tanya Derr credited the volunteers with keeping the event running smoothly. “It all came together very well,” she said. “I’m very thankful for the volunteers, for sure . . . it is a madhouse in here.”

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

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SES had a great Terry Fox run Last Tuesday, KAD helped Mrs. Owens make a crockpot apple crisp. Students loved to smell the apples and prepare and measure all the ingredients. The classroom was filled with the aroma of fall as the apple crisp simmered in the crock-pot. We would like to thank Kian’s mom for being our chef for the morning. Some of our Grade 3 and 5 classes have started swimming lessons this week. They have been having a lot of fun learning in the pool. Thank you to everyone for participating in our Terry Fox Day on Friday, Sept. 26. We got a little bit wet, but had a great run. This is the 21st year that our school has participated in the Terry Fox Run. Thank you for bringing in your pledge sheets and thank you for donating to this wonderful cause. Congratulations to Illya Besyada, Megan Kirby, Dion Proudfoot, Aden Befus, Mason Tucker, Malcolm Roasting, Ethan Nichols, Julia Dietrich, Vienna Chapman, Sorin Shaffer, Brodie Pearson and Jason Kultgen who are our Terry Fox t-shirt winners. Thank you to Stettler Elementary School and to the School Council for the t-shirt donations. Also a big thank you to Sobeys for donating juice and doughnuts for our snack on Terry Fox Run Day. Sobeys donated enough dougnuts and juice for all of our students and staff. Also, thank you to the teachers and staff that helped with pledge sheets and collecting pledges and making the Terry Fox Run, run smoothly. Over the next couple of weeks we

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Christ-King Catholic School Cross-Country Team Back row from left to right: Lukas V., Darius P., Jesse J., Hannah C., Josh D. Front row from left to right: Gage B., Jakob H., Noah G., Charlotte W.

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SES students walked the track for about 30 min. on Friday. Holding the banner are (L to R) Taylor Cholach, Jasmine Diegel, Evelynn Blake, Natasha Smith, Olivia Smith.

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will be finalizing the total amount of money raised and hopefully it will be at the $20,000 mark. Students have done an amazing job to help others. Also, if the total is over $20 000, Mrs. Fischer and Mrs. Syson will kiss a pig. Thank you to the Nooijen family for donating the pig. We will have an assembly that everyone is welcome to attend on Friday, Oct. 17 at 1:05 p.m. in the SES Gym. We will auction the pig at

that time. The proceeds will go to our Leader in Me program. The classrooms have discussed Terry Fox and how he used the 7 Habits by putting first things first and beginning with the end in mind. When you are in the school, be sure to look at the “My Goal Is…” jugs that have been completed and posted in the halls of the school. Some of them are very interesting. Cute quote of the week: A pregnant teacher tells her class that she will be expecting her third girl….. student raises his hand and says “Mrs. S, I think you are going to be broke!”

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By Elli Anderson Christ-King Catholic School has had a strong and very busy start to the 2014-2015 school year! We would like to welcome back returning staff and students, as well as all our new students. On Sept. 17, the Christ-King crosscountry runners competed in the Riverdale Cross Country Running Meet. The meet was hosted by Wainwright schools; Blessed Sacrament, Wainwright High, and Wainwright Elementary. The race was held at Riverdale Mini-Park in Wainwright, starting at 10:30 a.m. With beautiful weather for running, all runners, including: Noah Greidanus, Gage Bolstad, Jakob Hein, Lukas Van Straten, Charlotte Walker, Hannah Canlas, Josh DeGuzman, Jesse Jarmin, and Darius Payne, completed the 2km race. All runners did a wonderful job, and ended the day with Noah placing sixth in the Grade 4 Boys Division, and Josh placing sixth in the Grade 6 Boys division. A big thanks goes out to Mrs. Greidanus for driving, and Mrs. Veronica Pinkoski for her dedication in coaching! Our cross-country team looks forward to their next meet on Thursday, Oct. 2, in Camrose, AB. Parents were invited to Christ-King’s Open House on Sept.18. Students were able to show off their classrooms and new teachers as well as attend the school year book fair. Thank you to all parents for your continued support.

Volleyball officially was underway on Wednesday, Sept. 24, when Christ-King’s two senior teams competed against the Stettler Cougars and the Donalda Eagles. Despite best efforts, our Chargers conceded both games, but look forward to future matches. A big thanks goes to Stettler Middle School for hosting both games. Our Chargers will be playing the Big Valley Bulldogs on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Go Chargers go! Christ-King began Friday, Sept. 26, by walking to Christ-King Catholic Church to attend our first Mass of the year. Father Don spoke about the importance of not having too much or too little, and sharing what you have with others. Thank you, Father Don for your continued spiritual guidance. Next Mass will be late October. Friday continued to be an eventful day as Christ-King continued our love of running in the Terry Fox Run. Although poor weather kept the run indoors, Christ-King students continued their commitment in completing the required running time of 30 minutes. As a school team, Christ-King raised about $2000, to be donated to the Terry Fox Foundation. In the up-coming month, we look forward to picture day, the start up of Spirit Squad, and the first publication of our school newspaper by our junior high students. Stay tuned Stettler!

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New standard for yard service coming to Clearview Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Clearview Public Schools trustees have voted in favour of establishing a new standard criteria for yard service, after considering the results of a survey sent out to families across the division. A memo presented by associate superintendent Peter Neale at the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thursday, Sept. 25 meeting, outlined the current situation and the feedback from the survey, sent out in July to 790 families. The debate that followed was at times contentious, as trustees sought to strike a balance between student safety and the needs of families, versus the need to reduce costs and find efficiencies. Board vice-chair Dave Goodwin moved to introduce a policy that would set a common criteria for yard service with one year given for its implementation. The motion carried, with trustees Yvette Cassidy and Cheri Neitz opposed. For the 2014-2015 school year, the transportation services budget will have a deficit of $100,000 with no future reserves, despite having reduced the number of routes by two. Cassidy said that distributing the survey in July guaranteed a lower response rate than if it had been sent out during the school year. Only 74 replies were received, a response rate of 9.4 per cent. She also argued that the potential savings of eliminating or reducing yard ser-

vice were not worth the inherent risk. She later added that yard service should be offered at the discretion of bus drivers, who are familiar with the routes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Picking up kids on Highway 56 is absolutely ludicrous,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not the risk of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.â&#x20AC;? Neale countered that the division would not put students at risk and remarked that Clearview currently provides a â&#x20AC;?very high level of yard service.â&#x20AC;? The divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current standard, in place for more than 15 years, has not been evenly enforced. Nealeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memo indicated that while 252 families, or 32 per cent, currently receive yard service, roughly 120 of those families, or 47 per cent, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current criteria. The memo also estimated that the current yard services arrangement costs the division in excess of $42,000 annually and adds 16.8 hours to the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s combined bus routes on a daily basis. The board has discussed the matter at several meetings over the past year; an earlier survey was distributed in May. The option presented to the board gave the following criteria for yard service: families whose driveways are long than 500 metres and where the youngest child is in Grade 2 or younger; students that qualify for special needs funding and require yard service; situations where yard service is required for operational purposes; situations where it is preferred due to

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traffic volume or visibility concerns. Neale said that this option â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a revised version of a proposal received by the board on April 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; would be most responsive to the issues raised in the survey results, though it would offer the least financial benefit to the division. Another option would be to grandfather the existing service and apply the approved criteria to all future requests, although Goodwin said this raised other concerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are situations out there where we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need yard services, period,â&#x20AC;? he said. At the same time he emphasized the need for a prompt decision, as the issue had been on the table for an extended period. Principles and priorities Trustees finalized and approved the set of principles and priorities that will guide their work over the next three years. Superintendent Peter Barron led the discussion at the Sept. 25 meeting, guiding trustees through the two lists that resulted from dialogue at previous meetings. Barron said this would be the last opportunity to make adjustments to the lists, and that board members should aim for â&#x20AC;&#x153;clarityâ&#x20AC;? as they made final changes. In developing the principles and priorities, trustees drew upon conversations with communities and municipalities in the division, school councils and a trustees workshop held earlier in the year. Board chair Ken Checkel said the trustThe English 20-1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are learning how to use social media for learning. Â Follow Twitter@macbethandco to see how students are being challenged to display their understanding of Macbeth. Â On Tuesday the group â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accidental Humourâ&#x20AC;? brought to life the theatre production, â&#x20AC;&#x153;McCrackin 2: The Whackeningâ&#x20AC;? for many students to enjoy. The play was entertaining and a great way to spend

ees will continue to refer to these principles and priorities at future meetings, to ensure that the decisions being made will reflect the goals that have been established. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As time goes forward, people will see that we actually meant what we said,â&#x20AC;? said Checkel. The principles consist of a list of nine bullet points, starting with the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belief that a public school education is the best choice for students in the Clearview division. According to the board, these principles represent the foundation on which it makes its decisions for the students of Clearview. The priorities consist of six items, which are to form the focus of the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic planning for the remainder of the term. The items are as follows: create a â&#x20AC;&#x153;firstchoiceâ&#x20AC;? learning environment; hire and inspire quality staff; revisit Clearviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foundational statements; continue focus on communication and engagement; maintain small schools in the division; maintain a predictable funding allocation structure. Senior division administrators have been tasked with developing an action plan, consisting of initiatives and timelines that will address these priorities. The action plan should be ready for the Oct. 23 board meeting.

the morning. Last Thursday at William E. Hay the Wildcats football team beat Rocky in their home game 28-0. Great job Wildcats! Also on Thursday, we had our German exchange students arrive, who will be here until October 15. Welcome to Canada! The first episode of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cat Cornerâ&#x20AC;? (A TV show made of student video projects) this season aired on Friday, including things such as a

â&#x20AC;&#x153;T.A. dance off challengeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food Factorâ&#x20AC;?. Also, this past weekend, the JV Volleyball girls were in Lacombe for a tournament and played their hardest bringing home the silver medals. Congratulations ladies! Â On Oct. 7 at 7 a.m., the Honours Breakfast is being held and on Oct. 10, there will be our annual Fall Awards night. Details about that will be coming in the future!

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

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A new way to play in Donalda Students, staff and supporters celebrate new school playground Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER By all accounts, the new playground at Donalda School is a big hit with students â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially after they spent an entire school year without one. Principal Mark Siemens said the new equipment has been popular right from the get go, although he recalled how a few children â&#x20AC;&#x153;spun themselves sickâ&#x20AC;? on the spinning cone. For the most part, he said, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a positive experience for himself â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a new arrival at the school â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and for the students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to enjoy the benefits of seeing our students, with big smiles on their faces, using the equipment,â&#x20AC;? he said, speaking at a celebration ceremony at the school on Friday, Sept. 26. Directing his comments to the committee responsible for the playground, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just really appreciate all the work that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done.â&#x20AC;?

The school served a lunch on Friday to celebrate the new facility and to show its appreciation to the sponsors, partners and volunteers who helped make it happen. Shauna Wilkie, a member of the playground committee, said fundraising began in early 2013 after it was recognized that the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing playground needed to be replaced. The old playground, installed in the late 1980s, failed a safety inspection and was removed in May of that year, with only the swing sets left behind. Wilkie said the parents council organized several initiatives to raise the money for the new playground, including bottle drives, chocolate bar sales, a Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night Out and other events. Alison Norman, who is chair of the parents council and also served on the playground committee, said these fundraisers collected around $50,000 for the project.

The final cost for the playground was around $110,000. Equipment was installed by a team of volunteers on Aug. 15 and 16, while a double arch swing was yet to arrive as of Friday. Major partners for the project included the County of Stettler, TransCanada PipeLines and Alberta Cultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Facility Enhancement Program. The school also dedicated one of its inside walls to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roots and Branchesâ&#x20AC;? mural, painted by Linda Kneeland and depicting a tree. Alumni, staff and supporters could purchase leaves to support the playground, while donors were recognized as the underground roots. To show their thanks, students clapped and yelled â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank youâ&#x20AC;? to the volunteers and supporters present at Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration. Burgers, hot dogs and veggies were served for lunch, while ice cream cones were offered for dessert.

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Grade 1 student Zachary Blovin and other Donalda School students offer high fives to the parents and community volunteers who helped make the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new playground possible during a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 26.

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leys characterized by steep sides that have been shaped by water erosion. Everyone has heard of the Grand Coulee in Washington State which is a steepwalled, wide canyon. On a much smaller scale, erosion has also formed the Meeting Creek Coulee. The most likely cause of the formation of coulees, such as the Meeting Creek and the Battle River coulees, was the melting of glaciers at the end of the Pleistocene Ice Age 20,000 years ago. The meltwater resulted in massive down-cutting, forming deep channels. Where there is little vegetation, the erosion has

exposed the sedimentary rocks that here and there contain the fossilized remains of dinosaurs and other creatures which lived in what is now Alberta over 65 million years ago. Coulees in Alberta commonly contain small streams or lakes, the remnants of large rivers that once flowed across the landscape. Come see the Meeting Creek Coulee at Donalda and step back in time. Birthday greetings this week include: Chad Laye, Gary Sutton, Cianne Andres, Dallas Blouin, Linda Jones, Ty Olson, Cayden Andres, Dakota Murphy, Francesca Schoettler, Jayden Yaromy, Alanna Nims, Celeste Awe, Dave Viske, and Tasha Jaffray. Happy Birthday! And to anyone we may have missed!

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Halkirk students were among award winners Mother Teresa awards night was held last Wednesday night. After Natalie Schilling played O’Canada, the presentations were made. Madelyn Schauers and Tiana Gamroth both received the female academic award with Lief Neufeld receiving the male academic award. Female athlete went to Tiana Gamroth and the male athlete went to Lief Neufeld. Tiana was also awarded the Sam Dragnuk citizenship award and Madelyn also won the Mary Ann Theaker memorial award for the arts. The evening concluded with a light lunch for the parents. Candace Godbersen and Kassidy Hronek, Halkirk students from the spring graduating class, were part of the awards and convocation evening held on Saturday evening at Gus Wetter. Candace is working in Stettler and Kassidy is enrolled at Lethbridge University in Criminal Justice classes. Volleyball has started at the school. This year Mother Teresa will field a jr. high girls’ team and a boys’ mixed team. League play is among Theresetta, Gus

Halkirk Herald ROSE KOENRAADT & DOROTHY ANDERSON 403-884-2237/403-742-4494 Wetter, Brownfield and Halkirk. Our teams will attend a tourney in Brownfield on Oct. 7. Congratulations to all of our students participated in the 5 km. Terry Fox run at the Gus Wetter school on Friday. Doris Cordel, the village CAO, and councillors Sherry Jamieson and Matt Koenraadt were among the delegates at the AUMA convention in Edmonton last week. Border Paving has been working on the streets and the town is looking really good. Sympathy is extended to Rose McColman on the passing of her aunt, Minnie (Mulford) Stoller, age 94, of Tofield who passed away on Thursday. Minnie is a sister to Ann Cherry and has many relatives in Castor. Services are to be held

The 2014 Steel Wheel Stampede Rodeo Committee would like to thank all of our volunteers, sponsors, contestants and everyone who came out and supported this year’s rodeo.

in the Castor United Church on Friday, Oct. 3. We send condolences to Ken Anderson and Sherry and Doan Jamieson and families on the passing of their brother in law, Albert ( Al ) Campbell in Calgary on Sept. 22. Services were held on Friday. Peggy and Terry Vockeroth returned from a recent trip to Akumel, Mexico. They were joined there by Peggy’s brother and his wife Bob and Louise who were celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Lyle Jamieson from Vancouver has been out visiting with his parents, Bill and May Jamieson and family members, this past week. He is in the process of moving to Saskatoon and starting a new job. Coming up: Oct. 2 and Oct. 9 – Thanksgiving Ham and Turkey bingo at the Hall starting at 7:30; Oct. 18 – Halkirk Elks annual Oyster Fry and White elephant sale – contact Dale Kent or Elk members for tickets.

Well, looks like we might have another slow week of harvesting and news. I have heard that the roof of the curling rink is finally finished, so take a drive by and have a look. There isn’t any news on our local 4-H clubs yet, but I think the contacts have remained the same, so if you have a child interested in joining, get in touch with Melanie Nelson at 403-772-0000 and Gwen Hampton at 403-368-2169. Morrin Figure Skating Club has had their registration already, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sign up so check that out if you are interested. The Morrin Senior Boys Volleyball went to Bassano to compete this past weekend and lost out in the quarter finals. The girls did better in Carstairs by winning silver in their volleyball competition. Our local seniors this year are Garrett Holowath, Daniel McNaughton, John Kiemele, Cody Kopjar, Lowell Nelson and Evan Hampton. Carol Wilkins is working on starting up a new Seniors Open Curling league on Tuesday afternoons in November after the ice gets in, so give her a call if you are interested. Her number is

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403-368-3750. The Drumheller District 4-H along with ATB are hosting a concert at the Badlands Community Facility on Nov. 21 featuring Gord Bamford. The tickets are $25 with doors opening at 6:30 and show will start at 7:30. If you would like some tickets, contact Jill Holowath at 403-368-3733 or Melanie Nelson at 403-772-0000. Helen passed this gardening quote on to me for all to enjoy, it seemed appropriate for the fall: “The gardener is… one who has seen everything ruined so many times that (even as his pain increases with each loss) he comprehends-truly knowsthat where there was a garden once, it can be again, or where there never was, there yet can be a garden.” And on a lighter note, here is the joke for the week: Tony and Luke, two

brothers, were sitting in Cobbler and Proust’s, the solicitors, waiting room preparing themselves for the reading of their father’s will. The two began yet another session of bickering about which of them was the favourite son and it was getting into full flow when they were invited, by Mr Cobbler, into the office. After a few preliminaries, including the disposal of a few small items to the cousins and old friends, the important bit came: who would inherit the farm, Tony or Luke? Mr Cobbler, the solicitor, took a deep breath, looked at the eldest brother Tony and said, ‘Well, Tony, the farm is yours.’ Tony turned to his brother, Luke and complained, ‘See! I told you, Luke, you were the favourite.’ Have a good week (hopefully in the sunshine)

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we have been seeing some solid prices in the pulse crop game. You might see some basis levels improve towards the end of 2014 but that will likely depend on rail service again. Interestingly enough, C.N. Railroad is crying foul over the penalties that the Canadian government imposes if the railways don’t move the required 536,250 metric tonnes of grain (or 5,000 railcars) each week. C.N. could be fined up to $100,000 CDN for not meeting the mandate but say that it’s not their fault as since Harvest 2014 has been delayed, there’s simply not that much grain for them to move. There may be an argument for decreasing the volumes below 500,000, but you also have to remember that the revenues that major North American railroad earned hauling crude oil went from $25.8 Million in 2008 to $2.15 Billion last

year in 2013! Given the chance, it’s clear rail companies would move more oil than grain (shareholders > customers), which is why the government will have to continue to play a role in making sure the grain gets moved, whether here in Western Canada or across the border in northern U.S. states’ Baaken-stronghold! 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, 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 (1-855-332-7653).

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School fundraiser show could use your support Les and Rosemary Stulberg BYEMOOR/ENDIANG NEWS It’s that time of year again for a busy calendar of fall activities. The local floor curlers met Monday at the Endiang hall for a meeting to re-organize. They will resume floor curling on Oct. 6 and welcome floor curlers to join them each Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. the Endiang Hall. The fall season of crib starts on Oct. 7 at the Endmoor Drop-in Centre at 7:30 p.m. The centre welcomes all ages interested in playing crib (you don’t have to be a senior to play) on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The girls’ hockey team met at the arena on Tuesday to get re-organized for its hockey season. Girls age 12 and older wanting to play Midget hockey in the NCMHL are welcome. For more information contact Krissy Jack at 403-5792520. Playschool classes at the Byemoor School begin on Oct. 1 with Caitlyn Keith being the teacher. A class of about eight little ones is expected. When we introduced the staff of the Byemoor School earlier this fall, we accidentally missed the name of teacher aide Erin Wilkie. Sorry about the omission, Erin. A bridal shower is planned for Angeline Mappin, bride-to-be of Lindsey Shadlock, on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Byemoor hall. Women of the community are asked to please bring lunch. It’s the time of year again for flu clinics and one is coming to Byemoor on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Byemoor School. The free clinic is

open to anyone age seven and older. Please bring Alberta Healthcare cards. You may call Nicole Devaleriola at 403-820-2400 for more information. Anyone interested in the Shingles vaccination please call Nicole by Oct. 10 to make arrangements. Byemoor School Educational Society presents “Stage Fright”, an impressive illusion show on Oct. 15 at the Byemoor hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show to start at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10. Get your tickets early to ensure a seat from any student of the Byemoor School or at the Byemoor Store. There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50 draw and a mystery trunk filled with prizes to be won by the person holding the lucky key. Don’t miss the magic show — and see a local person sawed in half. The show is a fundraiser for the school, so all support will be appreciated. Call Rhonda Maginn at 403-579-2228 for further information. Get your taste buds primed for the annual Byemoor fall roast beef supper on Oct. 19 from 4-7 p.m. at the Byemoor hall. Please note the supper has been changed to Sunday this year. When the Byemoor fall supper was planned for Saturday, the Byemoor Hotel courteously cancelled its pizza night, but now with the fall supper on Sunday, the pizza night is back on at the hotel for Saturday. We extend sympathy to the family of Dolly McCrindle who passed away at Consort on Sept. 24. She was 79. Dolly along with her husband Andrew were long-time residents of the Byemoor community, where they raised their

three daughters Helen, Cathy and Diane. Dolly was also a teacher at the Byemoor School in past years. She will be longremembered for her kind and soft-spoken ways. A private family service was held in Byemoor on Monday. Our thoughts are with the McCrindle family in their loss of this fine lady. We welcome to the community Lindsey Shadlock and Angeline Mappin and their young son Weston. They are living on the former Stephen Mappin farm. Angeline is of course no stranger to the community as she was raised here, the youngest daughter of Stephen and Kathy Mappin. It is great to have another young family in the community. A number of local folks took in the Hanna Pro-Rodeo on the weekend while others attended Alberta Culture Days in Stettler. Smile for the day — Shopping with your husband is like hunting with the Game Warden.

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Recreation Board seeking new members Harvest has been put on hold again although a few farmers I have talked to are done. Unfortunately, not many. So let’s hope and pray for very nice weather so everyone can finish. The Erskine Recreation Board held their monthly meeting and Larry Macey is going to look after the skating rink again this year. He did a wonderful job last year so we are grateful that he is willing to take it on again. Discussion took place about Halloween and I will have more about that later in October since the parent council is going to have something for everyone also. The Board is always looking for more participation in meetings from the community, especially those who have children so their input can be heard. It would be sad for the community if they had to disband due to apathy because there would be no board to look after playgrounds or the skating rink and other kids activities in the community. The Erskine Seniors are playing crib on Wednesdays at the Seniors’ Centre at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and play, and you don’t have to be a senior to take part in this. Anyone wishing to book the Waverly Club Rooms or the Seniors’ Centre can contact me at 403-742-0604 or 403-742-4561. Both places are good for showers, birthday

Erskine Enquirer BY PAT KELM 403-742-0604 parties or meetings and the rates are very reasonable. Bookings for the IOOF Hall are done by phoning Cheryl Fisher at 403742-0278. Ceramics taught by Pat Anderson, is held every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the basement of the Waverly Club Rooms. Anyone wanting more information can phone Pat at 403-742-3875. Pat has lots of nice things to paint as well as many new paints to use and any new people are welcome. There will be a scrapbooking retreat held in the IOOF Hall October 17, 18 and 19. All scrapbookers are welcome to come and enjoy their hobby. For more information, you can phone Sherry Marshall at 403-7420602 or myself at 403-742-0604. If anyone has any news they would like to see in this column, they can contact me at 403-742-0604 (this is the phone number at the post office) or email me at pkelm@ xplornet.com

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Don’t miss Halloween dance with “Five plus One Band” The first Old-Time Dance was held last Sunday, Sept. 28 and the dances now will continue the last Sunday of each month now until next spring. Friday night dances which they held in previous years have been canceled, so the only dances now will be the Sunday dances. There is no age limit on these dances, so everyone regardless of age can come and have some fun. Hopefully everyone had lots of fun at the last dance and they would love to see everyone back to these for another year. The next dance will be Oct. 26 with the “Five plus One Band” en-

tertaining the group that afternoon, so they are hoping everyone can attend. Pick out your favorite Halloween outfit or something orange or black in color to wear if you like, as this one is going to be their Halloween dance, so make sure you come out. Phone Doug Haustein at 403-742-3994 with any questions on any of these upcoming dances. There has been a change to the Botha seniors’ meeting. Instead of Monday, Oct. 6, the meeting will be held the Tuesday, Oct.7, starting at 12 noon. These are held at the Botha Seniors’ Centre. They are ask-

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Picture is of the Pinneke Hotel in Mayville-1906 look at the history of Mayville for a second. Mayville apparently was located just a little ways away from where Botha is located now, so let’s look back at the early trails and stopping houses they had there. As settlers came into the area, trails were made by staying on higher grounds and crossings in low areas and creeks at the best possible place. A main trail from Lacombe-Content and just south of the present Stettler location angled to the southeast and around the south end of Sullivan Lake, going through township 38-19-W4 from northwest to southwest. As the settlers came, so did the stopping houses. From Carl Stettler’s Blumenau, a trail led southeast and joined up with the main trails. Part of this trail is still visible in the prairie sod on the N.E. section 25-39-19-W4 and W.J.Baucer’s father traveled it several times.

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offices. This is when the homesteads moved Mayville to its current Botha location. At this time travelers could stop by to feed and water their livestock, get supplies and repair broken equipment, and a forerunner to our highway service stations. Many of the stopping houses served meals, and other supplied meals and lodging for the night at reasonable prices. So in closing, it is very interesting how our roads and service stations and other businesses came into production. Our homesteads and settlers did a wonderful job and did a lot of hard work to settle our part of the country, so let’s take our hats off to them. We really appreciate the hardships they had to go through to make our community what it is today.

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Alex Leblanc (7) of the Stettler Wildcats runs with the ball during a Thursday, Sept. 25 game against the Rocky Mountain House Rebels. Also pictured are teammates Kyle Lawrence (5) and Mike Loblaw (41).

Thursday night lights: Wildcats shut out Rebels 28-0 Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Wildcats continued their streak of success last week with a win at home against the Rocky Mountain House Rebels. The Wildcats pulled off an impressive 28-0 win, holding the Rebels scoreless throughout and delighting a hometown crowd that had gathered for a special evening game on Thursday, Sept. 25. Coach Guy Neitz said the game was a great opportunity for local parents to see their kids in action, as the regular afternoon games often clash with work schedules. He also said the team appreciated the efforts of organizers, who held a tailgate party and barbecue, a 50/50 draw and a halftime game for spectators, all to raise money for the school’s football program. Head coach Norbert Baharally said an outof-bounds kick by the Wildcats early in the game appeared ominous, giving the Rebels a strong field position. However, the team’s defense kept the Rebels out of the end zone, a factor that was key to the team’s success, he added. “I think that really swung the momentum” of the game, said Baharally, also crediting the Wildcats’ offense with moving the ball well at critical points. Neitz said the Wildcats were missing several senior players who were injured or away, leaving the team to rely on some of its younger members. “They came through very well,” he said. “For a younger group, that was good on them.” “As big as they were,” he said, referring to

their opponents, “they just weren’t that formidable or experienced.” The Wildcats’ Austin Rosland made a major contribution, scoring three touchdowns, while Jeremy Kirk also scored a single touchdown in the second quarter. Garrett Burns completed two converts to add a couple of points to the tally, while Kyle Lawrence followed Kirk’s touchdown with a convert that was good for two points. Neitz also had praise for the team’s defense, saying, “Any time you can hold a team to zero, you know your team has played extremely well.” Manager Patty Steen said that 35 businesses had donated or offered support towards Thursday’s event. She credited parents Aurora Berger, Yvette Cassidy and Katie Bainbridge with drumming up support for the team. She said she was pleased with the turnout, which was thin at first but grew during the first quarter. Steen added that it was “very sweet to have a win” for the evening game, illuminated by eight portable lights on the field. Proceeds from the fundraisers will be used to complete the field house and develop the concession area. The Wildcats are slated to play in Sylvan Lake on Friday, Oct. 3, a game that will likely determine the schedule for the first round of playoffs. Within the Central Alberta Schools Athletic Association, William E. Hay and Sylvan Lake are battling for second place, while Camrose and Wetaskiwin are expected to finish in first and fourth, respectively.

Stettler’s junior boys volleyball team is off to a slow start this fall, but its coach says he has high hopes for the rest of the season. Joe Thibeau, who coaches the William E. Hay Composite High School team with James Choi, said the roster has many young players, nearly half of them in Grade 9, and some who are new to the sport. “It’s a big learning curve to step into this level of play,” he said, adding, “The boys are improving very quickly.” While the team has work to do, Thibeau said he’s hopeful that they will narrow the gap and win some sets before long. The team had its first season game on Wednesday, Sept. 24, hosting Camrose and losing in three sets. Results were 25-8, 25-20 and 25-12. Judah Auton was William E. Hay’s player of the game. The team also competed in a tournament at Calgary’s Bishop O’Byrne High School on Sept. 19 and 20. In contrast to the young team from Stettler, many of the competing teams boasted students from grades 10 and 11. The junior boys will host a round-robin tournament this coming Saturday, Oct. 4, competing against teams from Camrose, Consort and Spruce View. They are scheduled to travel to Rocky Mountain House on Wednesday, Oct. 1, to compete against West Central High School. They will also compete in Lacombe on Oct. 15, with their next home game on Oct. 22 against Innisfail. Junior girls The junior girls traveled to

Lacombe on Sept. 19 and 20, competing in a Rams tournament against their hosts, Delburne and Ponoka. They took first place in their own pool and made it to the finals, where they received silver medals and a runner-up plaque. Coach Alicia Kneeland complimented the team’s great performance and said she received good feedback from the referees on her players’ communication and teamwork. In league action, the junior girls hosted Camrose on Tuesday, Sept. 23, winning in the second set of four with a score of 25-23. Their competitors took the three remaining sets; the results were 26-24, 25-13 and 25-19. William E. Hay’s player of the game was Kayla Myshaniuk. The junior girls are slated to host five teams in a home tournament on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Kneeland said community support and attendance will be appreciated. “We’re playing to win,” she said. “The more people that come out to cheer, the better we’ll do.” The girls were scheduled to travel to Rocky Mountain House on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Their next home game is slated for Oct. 14, when they will host Lacombe. Senior boys William E. Hay’s senior boys hosted Camrose on Wednesday, Sept. 24, losing in three sets. Results were 2624, 25-20 and 25-17. Jordan Lee was the local player of the game. Coach Derrick Hatch said the team enjoyed some close sets, but suffered from the loss of a few key players. He also said his players struggle to compete with club players

who have spent the summer playing. Hatch said the team could have easily defeated Camrose “if we had played the game that we know we can play.” “We’re making slow progress so far,” he observed. “It takes a while to get up to speed.” The team will visit Rocky Mountain House on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and then Lacombe on Oct. 15. Their next home game is not scheduled until Oct. 29, when they will host Wetaskiwin. The senior boys will also compete on Oct. 3 and 4 in a tournament at Calgary’s Bishop O’Byrne High School. Senior girls The senior girls hosted Camrose on Tuesday, Sept. 23, losing in three sets. Results were 25-18, 26-24 and 25-23. Katie Monaghan was the local player of the game. “Every league game, we just keep getting stronger and stronger,” observed coach Corinne Stephenson, noting that the team enjoyed some close matches against Camrose. The team will travel to Calgary on Oct. 3 and 4 to compete in a tournament at Bishop O’Byrne High School, where Stephenson has high hopes that the team will place. She said the team needs to continue to work on its communication skills during play in order to avoid dropped balls, a frequent stumbling block that has cost many points this season. “Sometimes they’re a little too quiet out on the court,” she said. “That’s what we’ve been trying to work on.” The senior girls were scheduled to visit Rocky Mountain House on Tuesday, Sept. 30. They will host Lacombe on Oct. 14.

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Sydney Poapst (9), a power hitter for the William E. Hay junior girls volleyball team, sends the ball over the net in a match against Camrose on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Panthers Peewee football team played a ferocious game against the Strathmore Spartans on Saturday, Sept. 27 but ended up coming home empty handed, losing 34-18. The team was strong out of the gate with Ryan Shirley snagging several interceptions, including one which translated into the team’s first touchdown of the game. According to Christy Brennan, though, “the team struggled” in the first half. They “changed strategy in the second (half) but it was too late.” Despite the loss, though, parents and fans were happy with the team, who fought ferociously the entire game and nabbed a second touchdown off a fumble recovery from Cole Nichols. In the dying seconds of the fourth quarter, Brett Mercier made a mad dash for the line and

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Lightning all flash, no bang on the road continued from page 20 “We lost Jake Schwarzenberger to a shoulder injury halfway through,” Smith said, noting the loss of the assistant captain and centre really hurt the team, as it was running light on centre icemen. He said the team had to shuffle players out of positions, and though they rose to the occasion, it still left the team weak in the middle. The next night, Stettler headed to Strathmore for the team’s season opener. It was the first game in two years for Strathmore, who did not participate in the league last season. According to Smith, the crowd that came out to support Strathmore was “huge.” The excitement of being back in the league and having a huge home crowd galvanized the Strathmore team, who all but rolled over the Lightning in the first period. “It became a game of survival,” Smith conceded. Rookie goalie Jordan McCallum gave up five goals in the first, but Smith said the “shell-shocked” goalie performed well, and that the numerous goals were not his fault, but the fault of a team that wasn’t playing well together. At about nine-and-a-half minutes into the first, Houston managed to slip the puck past Strathmore’s goalie, getting Stettler on the board, but the first ended with a painful 5-1

score. Pulling McCallum was necessary because the rough first period had left him reeling, Smith said, and goalie Devon Woelk was put in for the second and third periods. The team caught their breath, regrouped, and readied themselves for the second period. The Lightning struck first in the second, about a minute into the period, when Logan Davidson scored for the team. “The second saw some great power-play opportunities,” Smith said, then noted, “But we didn’t cash in on (them).” He said the second period was “odd” in that they were frequently one-up on the other team, but playing an aggressive, power-play game wears out the offensive line. The second period ended with a score of 6-2, Strathmore managing one goal. With a large deficit to close, the Lightning took the ice to play an aggressive, risky game. It paid off with a goal not even a full minute into the third, netted by Scott Ternes, but also opened up their side to increased risk as the defensive line was weaker. Strathmore capitalized on the weak defense and netted themselves two more goals, and the game closed on an 8-3 note. Smith said the players made some bad individual deci-

sions in both games and cost the team scoring opportunities, so focusing on bringing the players together to play with more of a team-mind than an individual-mind. With Schwarzenberger and Cody Wright out for at least another game, the return of Adam Ternes, who was out with a shoulder injury, and inclusion of Ponoka’s Tyler Ekeli, whose transfer papers came through, is especially welcome, Smith said. The team has also acquired a few more players cut from some other nearby teams and will hopefully be on the roster soon. The Lightning next play on Oct. 4 in Stettler against Cochrane. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.

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announcements Obituaries McCRINDLE Doris It is with profound sadness that the family of Doris (Dolly) McCrindle announce that she passed away September 24, 2014 at the age of 79 at the Consort Longterm Care Facility. Dolly was born June 5, 1935 in Mapplewell, Yorkshire England to Doris and John Egan. Sister Jean was born 3 years later. She attended school in Mapplewell and then after age 11, Barnsley Girls’ High School. This is where Dolly learned that she had a passion for history, an interest that lasted the rest of her life. Domestic skills like knitting and sewing were also taught at the Girls’ High School and she used those skills to create beautiful things for her children and grandchildren, nieces and friends. Dolly attended two years of teacher training college at Kenton Lodge after high school and taught back home in Mapplewell for 4 years after achieving her teaching certificate. In 1959, Dolly decided to apply for a teaching position in Canada. Her plan was to go for two years to see a new part of the world and try something different. She was offered two jobs- a one room school (grades 1-8) in Lake Louise or a grade 5-6 position in a little place called Byemoor, Alberta. She opted for the job in Byemoor which turned out to be one of the best decisions she would ever make. Dolly was introduced to a young farmer, Andrew McCrindle early on in her first year of teaching in Byemoor, the romance blossomed and they were married in August of 1960. Three daughters came along in quick succession Helen Ann, Catherine Jean, and Diane Lynn. Dolly spent the next 13 years raising her girls and farming with Andrew. She returned to teaching in 1974 and continued to teach elementary classes at the Byemoor School until her retirement in 1986. In retirement, Dolly had time for her passions - her garden, reading, sewing and knitting and eventually, spending time with her grandchildren. Michelle was born in 1990 followed by Brian, Nicole, Laura and Isaac. Her five grandchildren were the joy of her life. Dolly enjoyed travelling and she and Andrew took several trips, returning to England to visit family, a trip to Alaska and the Yukon and to California to tour San Francisco which she had always wanted to see. She was an active community member. In the early years of her life in Byemoor, Dolly was a member of the Royal Purple. She later joined the Ladies Home Circle and helped with the Byemoor Cemetery Committee for many years. She loved participating in the annual fair and helping with the fall supper. She and Andrew continued to farm near Byemoor until they retired to Stettler in 2003 where she had a new garden to create and five grandchildren to entertain and visit with. In 2012, due to Dolly’s declining health, she and Andrew moved to Consort to live with Cathy and Murray. She made Consort Long Term Care her home when her Parkinson’s disease progressed. The staff and residents at Long Term Care became part of her family. The compassionate care the staff gave Dolly will always be appreciated by her family. Dolly is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Andrew, daughters Helen (Ian) Hoare, Cathy (Murray) Magnusson and Diane (Kevin) Stenhouse; grandchildren Michelle, Nicole, Brian, Laura and Isaac, brother-in-law Bill Lane, numerous nieces and nephews, and many cousins in England. She was predeceased by her father John Denis Egan, mother Doris Egan, sister Jean Lane, sisters in-law Janet McDonald, Alice McCrindle and Phyllis McCrindle, and brothers-in-law Bryce McCrindle and Bob McCrindle. A private family service was held in Byemoor on Monday, September 29, 2014 with interment at Byemoor Cemetery followed by a luncheon in the Byemoor Hall prepared and served by the Byemoor Community Ladies. Memorial donations may be made in Dolly’s name to the Consort Hospital Ladies Auxiliary or the Byemoor Ladies Home Circle Cemetery Club c/o Parkview Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Box 186, Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0, 403-882-3141, who were entrusted with the care and arrangements.

Obituaries BROWN (Baptie) Margaret Mary Margaret was born in Cochrane on May 22, 1924 and passed away in Stettler on September 16, 2014 at the age of 90 years. She was lovingly known by her friends and family as Marg or ‘Scottie.’ Margaret had many fond memories of her childhood and her parents Jeannie and Adam Baptie and beloved brother, Robert. Growing up, Margaret lived in Cochrane, Altario, Clive, Veteran and Erskine and later attended business college in Calgary. Upon graduating, Margaret worked in Calgary and then in Stettler. On December 10, 1947, Margaret married the love of her life, Dave. Together Marg and Dave farmed near Erskine and raised two boys, Ross and David. Later in her life, Marg took on a new role which brought her great joy; grandma to Michael, Carol and Megan and great grandma to Austin, Bo and Clayton. Margaret was also an active member of the United Church Women throughout her life and in 2012, was recognized by the UCW for 50 faithful years of dedication. Marg was a kind and gentle woman who always welcomed friends, family and neighbors into her home for a cup of tea or game of cards. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Margaret is survived by her sons Ross (Marie) and David (Vicki); grandchildren: Michael Brown (Erin McDougall), Carol Brown (Jayson Gordy) and Megan Adams (Jayson Adams); great grandchildren: Austin, Bo and Clayton Adams and sisters in law: Lois Baptie, Isabelle Norris, Bernice Brown, Jean Brown, Edith Olhausen, Alice (Dale) Norris, Gladys Anderson, Audrey (Wally) Ward, as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and dear friends. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Jeannie and Adam Baptie; brother Robert Baptie and loving husband of 62 years, Dave. A celebration of Margaret’s life was held in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home on Friday, September 26, 2014. Margaret was laid to rest in the Erskine Cemetery beside her beloved husband. Donations in memory may be made to the Erskine United Church, Erskine Cemetery or a charity of your choice c/o STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, 403-742-3422, who were entrusted with the care and arrangements

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KLOEPFER Kathleen Grace Kloepfer (nee Johnson) of Stettler passed away in Lethbridge after a short illness September 23, 2014. Beloved wife of Don Kloepfer, she was looking for her reunion with him for a long while. Kathleen was born August 15, 1926. Was raised and lived her life in her beloved Stetter until she had to leave for care in Lethbridge November 2010. She has been trying to get back to her favorite town ever since. On her passing, surely that was her first stop, to see her surviving twin Norah Robertson, whispering in her ear, come with me and we will see all that there is to see, the best is yet to be. She is survived by her four children Susan (Bill) Pickett (Mother Earth), Liza Pelzer (her favorite), Bruce Kloepfer (it is OK Mom, I’ll take care of it) and Kathy (Dennis) Bathory (her best friend). The light of her life were her grandchildren, who gave her great joy! Anali, Blair, Sarah, Emily, Meg and Sam. She will always be with us in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s research and support, surely the cruelest disease in the land. Kathleen was laid to rest on Saturday, September 27, 2014 during a private family gathering beside her beloved husband Don in the Lake View Cemetery, Stettler. A celebration of Kathleen’s life was then held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Kathleen, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Research and Support in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com. http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/Research/ Alzheimer-Society-Research-Program

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Allied offers Fabrication offers competitive wages, a health program, & wellness program, access Allied competitive wages, a health & wellness access to overtime to overtime hours, and theto opportunity to advance your career; division managehours, and the opportunity advance your career; division management positions ment positions will become availabletoas we continue to grow. will become available as we continue grow. resumes to: or send resumes to: Please apply in personPlease at 3808send - 46 Ave. in Stettler Fax: or Email: Fax:1-888-526-0274 1-888-526-0274 or Email:careers@alliedfab.com careers@alliedfab.com

Local Oilfield Operator with 20+ years experience is seeking a

To provide service for 2 days per week Flexible work hours

Room, chairs, dryer & utilities provided e-mail hhaven1@telus.net or call 742-9220 for further information

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

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DUE to recent significant growth, Alstar Oilfield Contractors has immediate openings for full time permanent JOURNEYMAN WELDERS AND B PRESSURE WELDERS (NOC 7265) at our Hinton location. Duties: • • •

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HELP REQUIRED Must be highly motivated, mature, able to work on your own. Bondable. License. Monday to Friday after 4:30 p.m. Phone 403-742-1191

Oil & Gas Well Testing Supervisors, 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 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

Welders - Apprentice Apprentice Welders Laborers - Labourers

All aspects of Oil and Gas, Plant Operations, sweet or sour. All tickets including power engineering diploma and first period electrical. Contact 403-740-5240

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Work as part of a safety oriented team Fabricate pipe spools Fabricate structural assemblies Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications: Journeyman or Red Seal Welder B Pressure or CWB certificates would be an asset Stainless pipe experience would be an asset Be able to interpret drawings Compensation: Starting at $35.00 per hour (based on experience) Matching RRSP program Medical, Dental, Vision plan Disability and life insurance

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Allied is an enterprising company that manufactures oil & gas production Allied Fabrication a young aggressive equipment from our is facility in Stettler, AB. We company are activelylooking lookingfor for like-minded like-minded individuals to to join join our our team. team. If individuals If you you enjoy enjoy aa fast fast paced, paced, positive positivework work environment, environment, pride yourself yourself on on having having an an eye eye for for details, pride details, aa strong strong work work ethic, ethic, and and consider consider yurself reliable your yourself reliable please please send contact us!resume. Allied manufactures oil & gas production equipment from our facility in Stettler, AB. We are quickly gaining a reputation as a We are now accepting resumes for:

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PARK PAVING LTD. in Edmonton has immediate openings for Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics and Apprentice positions in our state-of-the-art Sherwood Park facility. Send your resume via email to: employment @parkpaving.com or via fax to 780-434-5373; www.parkpaving.com

PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing positions: and more. Alberta’s weekly * Journeyman HET newspapers are looking * General Labourers * Industrial Painters for people like you. * Sandblasters Post your resume * Material Handler online. Free. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers * Automotive Electrical Technician * Journeyman Welder / Apprentice * 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience

D. LESLIE WELDING LTD. We are currently accepting resumes for 3rd. yr. apprentices and B Pressure Welders, $30-$55/hr. Valid safety tickets req’d. Fax your resumes to: 403-729-2771 or send by email to: brleslie@telus.net

NEEDED IMMED. FOR manufacturing company in Blackfalds JOURNEYMAN WELDERS Competitive wages and benefits package. Email resume to: joel@prolineinc.ca

Oilfield

Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Carpenters & Apprentices

Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

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REQUIRES: “U” Stamp Pressure Vessel Shop

GENERAL LABOURER Mechanical experience an asset. Able to meet required physical demands. Must be motivated.

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REQUIRES: “U” Stamp Pressure Vessel Shop

ASSEMBLER/PIPEFITTER/ APPRENTICE PIPEFITTER Must have understanding of prints, P&D’s, Piping Specs and QC requirements. Knowledge of welded and threaded pipe systems. Safety knowledge.

Production Supervisor Skill-Sets Required: • A strong people/supervision skill together with an ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels is important, as are sound planning and organization skills. • Excellent work ethic • Able to work well in team environments • A good understanding of the welding process for B 31.3 piping and ASME VIII Div 1 pressure vessels. • A good understanding of fabrication assembly process for the type of equipment we build. Designations, Training or Prerequisites Required: • This role requires a minimum of at least ﬁve years experience working in the construction industry with two of those years in a senior/supervisory role is essential to the position. Please forward your resume to resume@capemfg.ca

RESUME@CAPEMFG.CA Prism Integrated Solutions Inc. isInc. located in Forestburg, AB and is a Prism Integrated Solutions is located in Forestburg, specialty oilﬁ eld production equipment manufacturer. We are AB and is a specialty oilﬁeld production equipment currently looking for the following tradespeople to join our team:

manufacturer. We are currently looking for the following tradespeople to join our team:

Draftsperson, Apprentice Machinist and QC/Safety Manager B Pressure Welder Applicants must have experience in the positions are applying for. Prism Top wages and beneﬁts plan offered to they successful candidate offers excellent wages, beneﬁts, job security and opportunity for growth. To arrange job test and interview, please email resumés Please send resumes to Neil Thorsteinson at to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net

EXPERIENCED LABOURERS REQ’D. Must have all safety tickets. Competitive wages. Call 403-502-1091

MADDON Oilfield Services is seeking qualified, competent, and professional personnel to join our team. Slickline Operators and Trainees. Class 3 License, WHIMIS, H2S, First Aid preferred but not limited to. Fax resume to 780-603-2241 Email resume to Paul.Ste. Marie@Maddon.ca

“B” Pressure Welders Required Pressure vessel experience preferred. Beneﬁts package available. By contract or by hand.

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. Sheerness Mine

TKS CONTROLS LTD.

JOURNEYMAN HD MECHANIC / MILLWRIGHT

Position ProďŹ le: The position reports directly to the Maintenance Foreman. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance and repair of draglines, off road mobile equipment and other site services.

Pipefitter

Details: The following qualifications would be an asset: â&#x20AC;˘ Apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Equipment Certificate, Millwright Certificate or Automotive Certificate. â&#x20AC;˘ Gas compression experience an asset but will train the right candidate. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be highly motivated and a positive attitude is key. Duties would include the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Assisting in rebuilding screw compressors and pumps. â&#x20AC;˘ Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Instrument Tech Electrician Journeyperson & Apprentices (3rd & 4th years)

Benefits Include: â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive wages â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability, etc.). â&#x20AC;˘ Participation in company RRSP program with company match.

Excellent Benefits Email resume to inquiries@tkscontrols.ca For more information call: 403-740-4071

Closing date: October 14, 2014

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.

Apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Equipment, Millwright or Automotive Technician

Journeyperson & Apprentices (all years)

Westmoreland Coal Company - Sheerness Mine offers a competitive compensation and beneďŹ ts package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development.

We are now seeking full-time employee for the following position in the Stettler branch:

We are currently seeking applications for full time positions of:

Journeyperson & Apprentices (all years)

QualiďŹ cations: The ideal candidate will possess an Interprovincial Trade CertiďŹ cate and have mining equipment experience. Previous experience on Caterpillar equipment and draglines are considered an asset. Troubleshooting experience with a willingness to be responsible for results is necessary.

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An opportunity exists at the Sheerness Mine, located south of Hanna, Alberta for a Journeyman HD Mechanic / Millwright.

Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: E-mail: amaetche@westmoreland.com Fax: 403.854.5204

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If you are interested in a career with an established Energy Services company please apply in person at 7201-50 Ave., Stettler, Alberta or please fax your resume to 1.403.742.6901 or email your resume to mbowles@vortexservices.ca PLEASE NOTE: References are required on resumes. For more information on Vortex Production Services, please visit our website at: www.vortexservices.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Candor Realty Ltd.

Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden

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THIS 1.5 STOREY HOME is close to schools and downtown. This is an ideal family home with 4 bdrms. There is a one bdrm. suite on north side for extra income. $399,900.

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3.04 ACRES north of Erskine on Hwy. #835. Lovely 4 bdrm / 3 bath home. Triple car garage and beautiful landscaping. Nice private acreage. $399,000.

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Gleaming hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring welcomes you as you walk in the door. The very inviting kitchen has new cupboards and patio doors to the park like fenced back yard. Basement is ďŹ nished with 3rd bedroom, rec room and 1/2 bath. The sun/family room on the main ďŹ&#x201A;oor is just calling for your plants and easy chair. This is one to consider for you and your family.

Literally. Ready for new owners this cozy home is ready for you and your family. Nice yard and comes with a single garage. This would make a great ďŹ rst or last home or even a rental. Located in the quiet town of Donalda. Make your move today, quick possession is available.

This 7 year old 2000+ Sq ft home is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doneâ&#x20AC;?. Double under drive garage, fully developed walk out basement, Vaulted ceilings, Hickory Cabinets and ďŹ nishing, 4 Huge bedrooms, 3 full Baths, with the En-suite boasting a huge walk in shower and Bidet, Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor Laundry, 1000+ sq ft of Decks and an awesome views in almost every direction. Not to mention that 42 x 52â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Metal Shop with cement Floor you will drive by on the way to this really nice house.

The house has had some recent updates. Most recently new windows, rooďŹ ng, siding, Furnace & Water heater & a New Well & septic Updates and not too long ago Deck & Garage added. Basement is about 50% completed, So all rooms mentioned that are in the basement are not ďŹ nished. The acreage comes with a small barn, Well house, Storage Shed and Fenced pasture.

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Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Q Endorsement preferred. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To place your ad phone 1-877223-3311

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CLASS 3 DRIVERS w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for waste & recycling. Email resume with a min. of 2 references to: canpak@xplornet.ca FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross $18 - 25,000/month. 1-800-917-9021. Email: ed@freightland.ca.

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ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

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Winch Truck Driver &

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We offer competitive wages based on oilfield experience, benefits after 3 months. You are required to pass the pre-employment substance screening. Please email or fax your resume & safety tickets to: humanresources@ phoenixrentals.ca Fax: 403-346-4177

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GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.

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THE DISABILITY TAX CREDIT. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. Apply today! 1-844-453-5372.

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B Pressure Welder Top wages and beneﬁts plan offered to successful candidate To arrange job test and interview, please email resumés to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net

EAGLE RIVER CHRYSLER LTD. is currently looking for a full-time Service Advisor. Great work environment. Competitive wages. Excellent benefit package. Incentive and bonus plans. On the job training available. Previous experience would definitely be an asset. To apply, please fax your resume to 780-778-8950. Email it to: service@eagleriver.ca or mail it to: Eagle River Chrysler, P.O. Box 1558, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1P4. You can also apply in person to the Service Manager - Dennis LaFreniere.

Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.

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

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A Pipeline and Utility Locating Service’s Company Alberta Hot Line Inc. is currently seeking experienced ĨƵůůͲƟŵĞ >ŽĐĂƚŽƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚƐ to join the ͘,͘>͘ /ŶĐ͘ team. We are are looking lookingfor forpeople people based inaround or around the Castor, We to to bebe based in or the Maple Creek, Coronation and Stettler, Alta. locations. Travel will be required ^ǁŝŌ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ͕ <ŝŶĚĞƌƐůĞǇ ĂŶĚ ZĞĚǀĞƌƐ͕ ^ĂƐŬ͘ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶƐ͘ dƌĂǀĞů ǁŝůů ďĞ to other locations throughout Western Canada for periods of ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ŽƚŚĞƌ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ tĞƐƚĞƌŶ ĂŶĂĚĂ ĨŽƌ ƉĞƌŝŽĚƐ time. ŽĨ ƟŵĞ͘ ǀĂůŝĚ ĚƌŝǀĞƌ͛Ɛ ůŝĐĞŶƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĚƌŝǀĞƌ͛Ɛ ĂďƐƚƌĂĐƚ ŝƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘ DƵƐƚ ůŝŬĞ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌƐ ĂŶĚ ďĞ ŝŶ ŐŽŽĚ ƉŚǇƐŝĐĂů ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶ͘ ĞƌƚĂŝŶ Žŝů ĮĞůĚ ƐĂĨĞƚǇ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘ ĞŶĞĮƚƐ ŵĂĚĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĂŌĞƌ ƉƌŽďĂƟŽŶ ƉĞƌŝŽĚ͘ WĞƌƐŽŶĂů ŝŶƚĞƌǀŝĞǁƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞĚ͘ WůĞĂƐĞ ƐƵďŵŝƚ ǇŽƵƌ ĐŽǀĞƌ ůĞƩĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐƵŵĞ ƚŽ͗ jobs@albertahotline.com ǁǁǁ͘ĂůďĞƌƚĂŚŽƚůŝŶĞ͘ĐŽŵ

STETTLER & DISTRICT HANDIBUS SOCIETY Position: Program Coordinator Position Summary: • Permanent Part Time position shared with Home Support & Helpline Programs • Four day work week (Tues. - Fri.) • Hourly rate $17.25 + Benefits • This position reports to the Handibus Board of Directors • General administration & office procedures essential • Quickbooks experience and knowledge of payroll, accounts receivable & payable is mandatory. Excellent computer skills & advanced knowledge of Office Suite – Including Office Works, Excel and Outlook. • Pleasant personality capable of dealing with seniors & persons with disabilities on a daily basis. • Applications available at the Handibus office 4720 -50 Street (F.C.S.S. Building) Resumes required with application. Drop off application or fax to Handibus office 403-742-1391 Applications can also be emailed to handibus@stettlerfcss.ca Deadline for applications is Oct. 2, 2014 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tire Sales and Service This is a full time position with a locally owned and operated business.

Please stop in to 4809-44 Ave. with a resume and references or email to jim@oktirestettler.com.

for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB

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If you believe that you have what it takes to become part of our team we would like to hear from you!

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Prism Integrated Solutions Inc. is located in Forestburg, AB and is a specialty oilﬁeld production equipment manufacturer. We are currently looking for the following tradespeople to join our team:

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DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS For our parts & service dept. Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume:joel@prolineinc.ca

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SECURITY TECHNICIAN We are a local Security company that provides security control solutions to our residential and commercial customers. We design, install, upgrade, and maintain camera systems, alarm systems with or without monitoring, FOB access control systems, and automation controls. The ideal candidate for the Security technician position will need to meet or exceed client expectations. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, self-motivated, and goal-oriented while holding themselves to the highest customer service standards. They will be passionate about their work and will find this opportunity challenging and rewarding. Responsibilities: • Install alarm systems (mostly DSC), IP camera and analog camera systems, access control for commercial and residential clients • Troubleshooting and service calls • Overseeing of / Lead on jobs • Keeping communications between office • Availability for emergency after-hours service work, if and as required. •Completing jobs within given time frame, to the complete satisfaction of customers • Keeping a clean and safe work environment on site as well as in the shop • Helping as required for deliveries or pickup of physical products division • Helping as required with physical products excluding welding and specialized work. Qualifications: • Must have: Previous related work experience would be an asset; specifically security, cctv/surveillance/cameras, and access control • Fluent in networking and IP configuring - beneficial • Proven track record • Full time, 40+ hours per week, with some variation as necessary • High school diploma; some post-secondary education / technical training preferred • Valid Alberta driver’s license • Fluent in verbal and written English communication If you feel you would be a good candidate for this position, please forward your resume to: Bond-O Communications Ltd. Box 1237, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax: 403-742-1576 E-mail: hr@bond-ocommunications.com Only those applicants deemed suitable for this position will be contacted for an interview.

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

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RAILSIDE DESIGN

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Accounting

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Quality Collision Repair and Professional Serviceâ&#x20AC;Ś Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN

PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686 galen@railsidedesign.com

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JT AUTO BODY LTD. FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.

5â&#x20AC;?Continuous Eaves â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gutter Cleanâ&#x20AC;? Leaf Protection

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

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

Call Barry Harvey

Cabinet Makers

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Thorogood Pinches

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All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

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Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta

403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:

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Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years

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Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

Furnace Cleaning

4607 - 59 St., Stettler

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Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

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BOBCAT SERVICES INC.

â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping & Excavating â&#x20AC;˘ Deck & Post Holes No Job

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

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B.

Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street

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

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Open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed over lunch & on holidays)

Hauck Optometry & Hearing

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LAW OFFICE

One block East of Scotia Bank

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443 HEALTH Care Provider/ Assistant near Stettler, full-time. Bilingual (Preferable Spanish)/ willing to travel/translate. Assist owner/operator in various office duties. Strong computer skills and office maintenance. Some heavy lifting involved and outside help required. Knowledge in TFH, Body Management and HOCATT. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Please send resume and phone number: haraga@xplornet.ca.

Misc. Services

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Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net

Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

Plumbing & Heating

1330

BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Complete Plumbing & Heating Services â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial and Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Water Conditioning & Pumps â&#x20AC;˘ 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize

Stettler

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540.

Misc. Services

Ph.

403-742-5237

Business getting nowhere?

ADVERTISE!

1290

Get rid of your Garbage with. . .

403-742-3007 Personal Services

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

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The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

Phone: 403-742-4437

Misc. Services

1290

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

Qualified and Reputable

1260

Management

ANDERSON

4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta

Legal Services

Chiropractor

403-742-4533

Misc. Stettler Furnace Services Cleaning

JNB

1240

Dr. E. LYNES

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping people in Motion...â&#x20AC;?

403-742-3418 House Plan Design Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

Chiropractor

Health Care

Landscaping

Comprehensive eye Too Small health and vision exams JOE HEEMSKERK, owner Top quality frames, 403-742-7795 Box 1919 Stettler AB lenses and contacts Treatment of eye Legal disease, injuries and surgical co-management Services

403-742-2520

5014 - 50 St., Stettler 403-742-4504

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Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

DR. D.G. BECKLUND

403-742-5111 Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656

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â&#x20AC;˘ Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Automotive Needs

4806 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB 403-742-EARS(3277)

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Health Care

403-309-3300 1-877-223-3311

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

4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Locks repinned & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Windshields repaired & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors â&#x20AC;˘ All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628

PERFORMANCE

Call Curt or Rob

4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB

HEARTLAND GLASS

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Service Specialistsâ&#x20AC;?

Phone: 403-742-3555

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5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER

4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler

Glass Shops

today

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Painters/ Decorators

1310

Painters/ Decorators

1310

Custom window coverings and more

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403.443.5192

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Page 28 Misc. Help

880

PARTS TECHNICIAN WANTED. Trochu Motors is seeking a customer oriented and responsible individual to join our parts team. Prior experience in the industry would be an asset but not a must. Applicants must have organizational skills, basic computer skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. We are looking forward to add to our growing dealership. Please Apply in person at 102 Eckenfelder St. Trochu, Alberta. Fax (403) 442-3829 or by email wmtn@inbox.com

Misc. Help

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Independent CLASSIFIEDS Misc. Help

880

SPRUCE POINT PARK ASSOCIATION is now accepting applications for the position of: Park Manager (Seasonal May 1 - September 15). The Spruce Point Park campground and marina facility is located on Lesser Slave Lake approximately 285 kms northwest of Edmonton, Alberta near the Hamlet of Kinuso. For complete package and details please call 780-775-3805 or 780-805-0801 or email: sprucepointpark@gmail.com Position will remain open until suitable candidate is found.

880

Donalda & District Museum requires a Museum Manager This 3 day per week position requires a person with excellent management and leadership skills. The individual would have strong communication skills and the ability to work with the public, volunteers and diverse groups/ situations. Computer skills (work processing) are required as part of this position. An interest in history and/or previous training in Museum Studies would be assets. Resumes can be sent to Donalda & District Museum Society, Attention Chair D. Tantrum P.O. Box 179, Donalda, AB T0B 1H0 or email: ctp1867@icloud.com

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Auctions

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

1530

PRAIRIE WOOD PRODUCTS. 6613 - 46 Ave., Ponoka, Alberta. Tues., Oct. 7, 10 a.m. Selling Com. Wood working machinery & tools, band saw sawmill, Thomas Skid Steer, Dodge 1-ton truck, reclaimed old growth character elevator wood, & much more. See www. montgomeryauctions.com or call 1-800-371-6963.

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254. STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

1660

Firewood

Misc. for Sale

1760

EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON

Office Supplies

1800

WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11 10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395 Dogs

1840

FOAM APPLICATOR/ LABOURER H2S Alive and First Aid Required No experience necesssary. Will provide on the job training. Competitive wages

Fax resume to 403-742-5425

UNITED TANK INSPECTIONS INC. Is a Transport Canada TDG Recertiﬁcation & Repair Facility. We are currently seeking applications for full time positions of:

Mechanic Possibility of Apprenticeship program for the right candidate. Minimum grade 12 education required.

Dried, Shedded, on Pallets Pine & Tamarack Wood Pick up in yard or UFA Bulk Fuel Delivery Available Volume Discounts.

AUCTION Blaze King Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Stoves Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Oct. 5 Serving Stettler for 10 years Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A LOGS WE BUY FOR CASH. Semi loads of pine, spruce, 403-304-4791 tamarack, poplar. Check website for full listings Price depends on location. www.bigstrapperauctions.net Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 ESTATE AUCTION SEASONED SPLIT For Neil Thorburn of FIREWOOD Red Deer 4.5 kms. West of Stettler Sunday October 5,10 a.m. Call 403-323-0744 Red Deer Hwy 2 (Costco exit), Exit 391 (McKenzie Road), east Garden 3 miles to R.R. 271 then Supplies south 1 km West side Gate # 37326 BEAUTIFUL Watch for signs SPRUCE TREES. Dodge Caravans, 4 - 6 ft., $35 each. Motorhome, Shop tools, Machine planting; $10/tree Household, Furniture, (includes bark mulch and Yard & Garden, Just too much to mention. fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee: Check web site for full $75 - $125/order. listing & pictures Quality guaranteed. PILGRIM AUCTION 403-820-0961 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimaution.com

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Laborer Mechanical experience is preferred, but will train the right individual.

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We offer competitive wages, group health beneﬁts as well as a group RSP plan. Please forward resumes to jobs@unitedtank.ca, Fax: 403-742-4741, or drop off in person @ 3811- 46 Ave., Stettler, AB

The right place to find the right person for the job.

Travel

1385

2170

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

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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. 403-317-1365. HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. STRAW WANTED. Large square 4X8 bales. $65 metric ton for 20,000 bales. Please call Kevin Paskal at 403-330-9147.

SPLIT FIREWOOD HIGH QUALITY LABRADOODLES and GOLDEN DOODLE pups Long time Breeder, text 306-521-1371 www.furtettishfarm.ca

Distributor for

is currently looking for a full time

Horse/Stock Trailers

Household Furnishings

1720

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

Travel

1385

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Horses

2140

MINIATURE Paint stallion for sale by owner, 4 months old. Inquire 403-742-4843 to Norma. Price negotiable.

Travel

1385

THANKSGIVING IN THE ROCKIESS $

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1 and 2 Night Packages Available Vist us online at www.thecrossingresort.com or call 1-800-387-8103

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

FOR RENT IN BOTHA 2 bedroom older home, 4 appliances, $500 rent plus $500 d.d. plus utilities. Avail. Oct. 1. References required, N/S, small pets. Phone 403-742-6183. FULLY furnished lake home for rent Oct. 15 May 15 at Buffalo Sands Resort approx. 16 kms. N. of Erskine, AB. 3 bdrms, all utils. incld. must have good ref’s. $1500/mo. rjwarman@sasktel.net or call Ralph 306-463-0187 IN STETTLER 2 bedroom older house. No pets, referenced requires. Available Immediately 403-742-6631

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 2 BEDROOM SUITE IN ADULT BUILDING 30+. Very quiet & well maintained. No pets, no smoking, $825/mo., $825 d.d., includes heat, water, 1 parking stall. Available October 1st. ***RENTED*** 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 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

Misc. For Rent

For sale 5 acre acreage, no buildings, 3 miles in vicinity of Stettler, power, water, gas near property. Phone 403-742-2444, please leave message.

Manufactured Homes

4090

A FANTASTIC VALUE for your family! 16’ X 76’ home includes white appliances, gas stove, separate entrance through mud room, large master bedroom with an oval soaker tub in the ensuite. United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632; www. unitedhomescanada.com WE WILL BEAT any quote in Alberta on 16, 20, 22 & modular. Many models to choose from or customize your own. Best Buy Homes. 403-948-2455, 403-560-6317.

Cottages/Resort Property

4130

DOUBLE RV LOT with support building with shower, washer/dryer, hot water heater and sink, 2 single beds. Located in the foothills area of Yuma, Arizona. 403-887-2441 or 928-503-5344.

3200

Meeting room and hall with kitchen for rent. Contact St. George’s Anglican Church 403-742-2149

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

4020

RITCHIE BROS UNRESERVED AUCTION. October 30. Highway commercial property, 2.04 acres in Stettler. Two heated metal buildings, chain link fenced. Visit: rbauction.com/ realestate for details

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BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

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Money To Loan

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your Financial own home - you qualify. #4400 - #4430 Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Investments ......................4410 Member BBB. Money Wanted ................4420 1-877-987-1420; CLASSIFIED Want Ads do Money to Loan ................4430 www.pioneerwest.com. more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

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4103-62 Street, Stettler Great family home! 6 bedrooms with recent upgrades. Garage is new and fully insulated. $319,000. Hostesses: Norma Leslie and Edna Stuart

4100

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ..................................5300

Trucks

5050

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Commercial Property

2001 DODGE RAM 1500 Club Cab, Magnum V8, 5 speed. 162,000 kms. $4500. obo. 347-3110 after 3 pm

SHOP 4707 - 41 FOR Street on RENT 2 Acres 2 floors of office space. 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (200 sq. ft.) 4707 - 41 Street on 2 Acres with male and female bathrooms.

Shops: 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; w/bathroom, 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with 2000 sq. 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ft. officew/bathroom. space. Outside 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x80â&#x20AC;&#x2122; concrete pad connecting to 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shop with 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; doors. On town sewer. Email or call: dreinhart@telus.net 403-740-6630 Used to be Hartwell Oilfield Shop

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5050

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2002 CHRYSLER Town N Country, Limited, AWD, leather, very nice cond. 159,000 kms. All avail. options. $6900. 403-598-0682

6010

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

WANTED - Vehicles and farm machinery for scrap. We pay cash for deliveries to our yard. We do farmyard cleanups. Call 780-914-7560 or visit www.sturgeonbusparts.ca.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS JOHN WILLIAM SWAREN who died on August 15, 2014

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by November 14, 2014 with

Brenda Anderson at

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

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

Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Town of Stettler will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Town of Stettler Council Chambers, 5031 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 Street, 1st Flr, Stettler, AB on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. the following manufactured homes: 1970 Fleetwood

Serial #ALFLIA7420633579

The manufactured home will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid, and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing Personal Property Registry. Terms: Cash or Certified Cheque

Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale. Dated at Stettler, Alberta, October 1, 2014. Steven Gerlitz, Assistant CAO

Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Town of Stettler will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Town of Stettler Council Chambers, 5031 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 Street, Stettler, Alberta on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. the following lands: Lot 4 Pt. 32

6010 Estate of

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5070

4110

SHOP FOR RENT OR LEASE

Public Notices

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The Town of Stettler may, after the public auction, become the owner of any manufactured home that is not sold at the public auction.

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Independent CLASSIFIEDS

Block 2 7

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Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid, and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title. The land is being offered for sale on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, and the Town of Stettler makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered, other than those specified by the Town. No further information is available at the auction regarding the land to be sold. Terms: Cash The Town of Stettler may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction. Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale. Dated at Stettler, Alberta, October 1, 2014. Steven Gerlitz, Assistant CAO

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

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Public Notices

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

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

Ducks Unlimited Canada has engaged the services of Royal LePage Network Realty Corp. to sell the following parcels by tender: PARCEL A: North East Quarter, Section 23, Township 40, Range 20 W4 Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. Area = 152.72 acres more or less PARCEL B: Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1223738 Excepting thereout all mines and minerals Area = 4.99 acres more or less Tenders in sealed envelopes marked: DU. Tender accompanied by certified cheque made payable to Denton Law Firm In Trust for 5% (five percent) of the amount of tender to be in the hands of Royal LePage Network Realty Corp., Box 1798, 5002 – 50 Ave, Stettler in the province of Alberta by twelve o’clock noon, on Friday the 31st day of October, 2014. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Denton Law Firm In Trust within thirty (30) days after the acceptance of tender. If the successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of his tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. GST may be applicable. Cheques of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned. Parcels may be purchased together or separately. There are no services or improvements on the parcels. Certain restrictions on land use shall apply. For more information and tender forms contact Andy Birch at 403-742-3069 or 5002 – 50th Ave, Stettler.

PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Application 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: 1. No: DP 14006 Legal Description: Lot 68, Block 2, Plan 0522242 Rural Address: 329, 40302 Rge Rd 21-1 Applicant/Owner: Ryan Nixon & Marsha Mailer Proposed Development: Detached Dweling [w/43% variance to the northeast side yard setback (from 25’ to 15’) & 50% variance to the southwest side yard setback (from 10’ to 5’)] and Ancillary Building – standard size garage 2.

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

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw No. 2018-11:

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

2821-2014 Lot 10, Block 17, Plan 0626396 6708 - 40 Avenue Jim & Linell Lyle

2824-2014 Lot 6A & 6B, Block 7, Plan 7920258 4713 - 41 Street Parcels Trucking (2007) Ltd. Temporary Storage

Read all about it in the

Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339

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

AL-ANON 403-742-5233 403-742-0990

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337

BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION

DP 14077 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0926423 20075 Twp Rd 37-0 Northwest Maintenance & Construction April Dawn Marie Miller Contractor’s Business – Home Based (Mobile Sandblasting & Painting Services)

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance)

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

DP 14086 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0827951 39261 Rge Rd 19-1 Robert & Susan Cameron

COCAINE ANONYMOUS

Ancillary Building (Residential) – Oversized

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

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

DP 14090 Lot 23, Block 6 Plan 6407KS 113, 40327 Hwy. 835 Patrick & Bernadette Sproule

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

Basement addition to existing Detached Dwelling w/16% variance to the rear yard setback (from 25’ to 21’) and 20% variance to the east side yard setback (from 10’ to 8’)

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)

Brenda 403-742-3067 Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4059

HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568

No: Legal Description:

DP 14094 Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 1423672 Heartland Business Park 1588241 Alberta Ltd. Gary & Diane McKay; Karen & Greg Hayden; Gordon & Betty McKay; Douglas & Shirley McKay; Marilyn & Jim Abel. Contractors’ Business, Office, Oilfield Service or Supply Business (Major and Minor), Outdoor Storage (Subject to Section 102.4 (d), Manufacturing, Processing or Assembly Facility, Automotive Repair Major and Minor)

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

DP 14093 Lot 6, Plan 3966MC 3906 - 44 Ave. King Subdivision Riley Munro Agricultural Operation – Keeping of Livestock – less than one livestock unit)

Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Stettler No. 6, P.O. Box 1270, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 not later than October 15, 2014. The notice must contain the reason for the appeal. Jacinta Donovan & Cara McKenzie, Development Officers

PUBLIC HEARING Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaws: BYLAW 1533-14, providing for amending Land Use Bylaw 1443-10 by rezoning part of the NE 7-39-19 W4M (Lots 1-4 Block -- Plan --) from the Agricultural (A) District to the Country Residence (CR) District. 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, October 8, 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, September 30, 2014. Dated: September 19, 2014 Jacinta Donovan Development Officer

403-742-5437 during business hours

780-672-1035

Proposed Development:

6010

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

Applicant: Owner:

2823-2014 Lot 53, Block 2, Plan 0522825 4302 - 66 Street Ralph & Wanda Wiebe

Leann Graham Planning & Development Services

Extra! Extra!

Single Family Dwelling with Attached Garage

Detached Garage

Public Notices

6010

NOTICE OF TENDER

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Independent CLASSIFIEDS

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

VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and confidential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need.

Just Dial - 403-742-1155

WHAT CAN THE CLASSIFIEDS DO FOR YOU??? 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 Rodeos & MUCH MORE!

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403-742-5520 ELECTRIC (2006) INC. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING IF IT'S ELECTRICAL, WE DO IT 5002 - 46 Street, Stettler, AB

403-742-5111

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SAVAGE VALUE DRUG MART Phone 403-742-3367 4718 - 50 St.

Rushton Agencies Ltd. 403-742-5177

Koehler Financial Group Mitch Koehler

403-742-2777

Scott Kruk Trucking Ltd. Ph: 403-742-0001 Cell: 403-740-5094 Fax: 403-742-0014

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Main Street, Stettler

403-742-2725

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403-742-2205

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JT AUTO BODY LTD. 6810 - 50 Ave. Stettler

SolutionCorp Inc. 403-742-0123

6020 - 50 Ave. Stettler

403-742-3371

4707 - 50 Street, Stettler

403-742-0080

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