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While Caleb Fawcett is excited to visit with Santa Claus at the Stettler Festival of Lights Children’s Wonderland, his year-old brother Stoan isn’t quite sure. By the end of the visit, Caleb, who wished for a remote control helicopter, walked away with a toy car and candy, and Stoan a stuffed bear.
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When the heavy snow began to fall on Thursday, event organizers at Stettler’s annual Festival of Lights felt a twinge of worry – but despite the scary roads and cold weather, people still made it out to events, Thursday, Nov. 27. The event most impacted by the weather was the Sounds of the Season concert, which saw two of the five acts booked to perform have to cancel due to road conditions. Lann Lieurance and Hearts of Harmony had to cancel because plows couldn’t keep up with the snow and in several areas, highways were closed or highly recommended as ‘do not travel.’
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“I knew as soon as I saw the weather I was likely to get a phone call, and I did,” Sue Peterson, committee chair for the festival, said. “There’s no hard feelings. The Hearts of Harmony come from all over Alberta and it was simply too difficult to travel. People at the show were really understanding.” With only three of the five acts performing, there was about 60 minutes of unfilled time, which ended up being a good thing. “People visited with each other, and they enjoyed that immensely,” Peterson said. The Cantus Choir, Roddy Bryce and Chloe Shingoose made it to the concert and put on a festive holiday show. “It was just a lovely evening,” Peterson said.
Children’s Wonderland a smash hit Friday continued to see snow fall from the sky, and though crews tried to keep up, highways were still relatively snowcovered. This impacted the number of people attending the Christmas Market on Friday at the Community Centre, but the neighbouring Children’s Wonderland at the Agriplex was just hopping. The hall was crammed with children and parents as kids had a chance to visit with Santa at the front of the hall, then take part in several different crafts while enjoying cookies and hot chocolate. Children decorated cookies, made play-doh figurines, coloured and made marshmallow snowmen, all while parents
looked on. Children who visited with Santa received a stuffed toy or a small toy and candy, depending on age and preference. Gala shines By Saturday, the roads were easily traversed and the all-butsold out gala saw roughly 320 people pack the hall. The appetizers and meal, catered by Teresa’s Catering of Donalda, was met with delight, and after the meal, music from Dennis with Juiced Audio made the perfect backdrop for dancing. “It was such a lovely evening,” Peterson said after the event. The event ended up running later than anticipated because people were having such a great time, she noted.
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Climbing for a cure Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER As Brenda Baltimore says, patients with Type 1 diabetes — like her son, Logan Hadwell — are “climbing mountains every single day.”
So climbing a mountain herself seemed like a natural idea. After raising more than $20,000 for juvenile diabetes research with her team, the Kilimanjaro Crew, over the last two years, Baltimore has
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moved on to the next phase of her fundraising. In the next three months, she aims to start raising $10,000 in pledges, while also training for a goal of a different kind. In March 2015, Baltimore plans to fly to the East African country of Tanzania, where she intends to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing mountain, at an elevation of 5,895 metres above sea level. She has begun training for the arduous climb, saying that it’s a natural fit for her. She’ll be accompanied on her trek by guides and fellow travellers. “I’m very active,” she explained. “I’m very much an outdoorsy person.” When he was eight years old, Logan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (formerly known as juvenile diabetes), an autoimmune disease that affects the pancreas, causing it to stop pro-
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Brenda Baltimore (second from left) and the “Kilimanjaro Krew” present a cheque for $20,209.20 to Melissa Zimmerman (at far right) of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at the Stettler Community Hall on Friday, Nov. 28. Also pictured are, from left, Peep Bengert, Maureen Drummond, Amanda Clark, Logan Hadwell, Robin Schwartz, M. J. Jackson and Morgan Laurin. Missing from the picture are Shawna Jenkins and Charla Bakkers. ducing insulin. According to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Type 1 diabetes can strike children or adults at any age, and more than 300,000 Canadians live with the disease. Patients become dependent on insulin doses and must frequently test their blood sugar levels. Even with treatment, they face a high risk of kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, amputations, stroke, heart attack and other serious effects. About two years ago, Baltimore committed to joining the fight against the disease. She and a team, dubbed “Kilimanjaro Krew,” orga-
nized several fundraisers, including selling hanging baskets for Mother’s Day in 2013 and 2014. In September of 2013, they also organized an event called “A Night in the Wild, Wild West,” featuring special guest Terry Grant, star of the Canadian reality TV series Mantracker. On Friday, Nov. 28, Baltimore and her supporters gathered at Stettler Community Hall to present a cheque for $20,209.20 to Melissa Zimmermann, JDRF’s fundraising and development coordinator for central Alberta. The funds represent the fruit of their labours over the last two years. Baltimore said it’s her hope that a cure
for Type 1 diabetes will be discovered within her son’s lifetime. Although the other members of the Krew had planned to join Baltimore in her climb, they were forced to change their plans, and she will be the only one from Stettler making the trek to Tanzania. She and Logan, who turns 18 this month, often go for hikes, or work out together, either at home or at the gym. “He’s been very supportive,” said Baltimore. “He really does motivate me to live better.” For more information, or to support Baltimore’s campaign, visit trekkingfortype1. com.
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Emergency Services Charity Checkstop returns this week items, new toys or clothes, or money,” Babchuk said.
Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The annual emergency services Charity Checkstop returns this Dec. 6 to raise money, food, and Christmas items for the Stettler Foodbank and for Christmas Hampers. Sgt. Duncan Babchuk, detachment commander of the Stettler RCMP, said the checkstop will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Highway 12 near Wal-Mart. There will be two through lanes and two diversion lanes, so people who want to stop and donate won’t hold up traffic that isn’t stopping. The RCMP will be joined by Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue, Heartland Victim Services, Stettler EMS, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, the County of Stettler, Town of Stettler, and Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). “People who want to donate are encouraged to bring non-perishable food
Lock it or lose it, or better yet – bring it home Babchuk said that with the holiday shopping season underway, the number of reports of vehicles being rifled through or being broken into has risen. “We’ve seen people go and buy something, put it in their car and lock it, only to come back and find it gone,” he said. While locking vehicle doors deters casual thieves who want a quick and easy grab, determined thieves will break windows or jimmy vehicle locks to get at items, especially expensive items or hard-to-get items. “Keep purchases out of sight or, better yet, just bring it home,” he suggested. Impaired Driving initiative takes off on Friday On Dec. 5, a national
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ing alcohol to impaired individuals and taking away keys when there’s a concern someone might leave and drive home, drunk. “People need to make alternate plans besides phoning for a taxi,” Babchuk said, noting that holiday stress on the taxi service sometimes leads to long waits for a ride home. “You would think that with all the news stories, all the public service announcements, and all the advertising against impaired driving, people would be smarter.” Babchuk said people shouldn’t be afraid to phone a friend or family if they find themselves needing a ride home. “If I have a family member or a friend who’s drunk, I don’t care what time it is when they call me,” he said. “It means they have a sober ride.”
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Changing of the guard at Heartland Stationers Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER The owners of Heartland Stationers are hanging up their hats after 37 years, as employee Jule Hymers takes over the Main Street business. Jim Skow and Yung Jin Lee, who transferred the business to Hymers effective Dec. 1, said the store is in good hands. “We appreciated the support from the community, all the years we’ve been in business,” said Skow. “We hope that our customers will support Jule, the same as they did us.” Hymers has worked on the
store’s sales staff for close to 25 years and said she decided to take the opportunity when Skow and Lee announced their plans to sell the business. Her husband Frank will co-own the business with her, serving as a silent partner. Skow had worked for the store’s previous owner, Ed DeLoray, who operated it as East Central Business Machines. He took over the business from DeLoray on Dec. 1, 1977. Lee joined the business shortly afterward, arriving with his family from Seoul, South Korea in January of 1978. He plans to retire entirely,
while Skow said he’ll still be around with a reduced workload, handling offers for business furniture, for the foreseeable future. The two also own Rainbow Photo Lab, located next door to Heartland Stationers, and are looking for someone to take over that business as well. Skow said he has appreciated the support of the community in running the business over the years, and is thankful for the friendships they have formed. In addition to Hymers, the store currently employs Meghan Davies on its full-time staff, as well as part-time bookkeeper Wanda Webster.
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Jule Hymers took over the ownership of Heartland Stationers on Monday, Dec. 1. Pictured with her are Yung Jin Lee (left) and Jim Skow, who are selling the business after 37 years.
Chilled to the bone as Wildcats present fall production Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Wildcat Theatre’s fall production lived up to its name, delivering three nights of laughs, chills and mystery to audiences at the Performing Arts Centre (PAC). Bone Chiller, a three-act play written by Monk Ferris and performed by the students of William E. Hay Composite High School, ran from Nov. 27 to 29. Director Darren Fleischhacker said the performances steadily improved
over the three nights, so that by Saturday night, “the kids were just on fire.” “It feels good to be done,” he said this week. “It was a fun ride, but I’m glad that it’s over.” Fleischhacker estimated that about 450 people saw the play over three nights, noting that the PAC was nearly full for the final performance on Nov. 29. The play tells the story of 13 people gathered for the reading of an unusual will, left by the wealthy eccentric Josiah Travers. Reflecting his love of
puzzles, the will is given in rebus form, and those gathered for the reading must attempt to decode it in order to determine his final wishes. Travers’ life ended in gory fashion, and the will also offers some hints as to who was responsible for his murder. Some of the more distinctive performers included Hannah McKay as the uptight lawyer Addie Sheridan, and Ryan Garbutt as the slow-moving butler Mauvins. Dacia Gramlick played
Zita Van Zok, a strange mystic who was not shy about using her magical powers to further her own ends. In one scene she seemed to make flames appear out of thin air — a stunt achieved using flash paper, courtesy of the special effects department. Aubrey Carl played Connie Travers, a niece of the deceased who is engaged to Jerry Delvin, a puzzle creator played by Alden Mueller. David O’Donnell was also memorable as the ca-
rousing pediatrician Buzzy Burdett, while Schubert Hernando played the mysterious detective Dan Denton. Erin Yaremcio and Jenny Meyer played the domestic helpers Lucretia and Pippi, respectively, while Jessa Heatherington and Mackenzie Sorensen acted in the roles of Kissy Travers and Flame Fondue. Rounding out the extended family were Shayla Derr as Eloise Ainsley, and Taylor Marko as Theodosia Travers. The play’s finale was
a tour de force, as secret identities were revealed and the rebus was solved — only to have everything thrown into turmoil again, as two characters escaped with Josiah Travers’ wealth in a murderous rampage. The performances were of an impressive calibre. In one instance, during Thursday’s show, the actors carried on professionally without skipping a beat after one character accidentally broke a glass by slamming it onto a countertop. continued on page 7
Division forecasts $1.1-million deficit for 2014-15 Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Clearview Public Schools board members have approved the division’s audited financial statements for the 2013-14 school year, as well as the final fall budget for 201415. The documents were presented to the board of trustees at their regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 27. Though last fall’s budget indicated a deficit of $963,445 for the end of 2013-14, the division end-
ed up with a slight surplus of $4,865, as reported by associate superintendent Peter Neale at the Oct. 23 meeting. Neale reported that several departments helped to deliver that surplus through reduced spending and additional grant money, including the schools themselves. “We ended up almost even, instead of being a million dollars in deficit,” said trustee Ken Checkel, adding that this places the division in a stable position. Trustee Yvette Cassidy
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Jewel shines as crowd gathers for theatre’s re-opening Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER It was a packed house for the Jewel Theatre’s grand re-opening last weekend — and new owners Byron and Sonya Geddes couldn’t have been happier. Mockingjay — Part 1, the third film in the Hunger Games series starring Jennifer Lawrence, was the feature presentation on Friday, Nov. 28, filling the local cinema almost to capacity. All the available tickets for the first showing on Friday were sold, and almost all of the theatre’s 309 seats were filled, said Byron, adding that a few guests were unable to attend owing to the blustery weather outside. He said they were “relieved” and pleased with the successful turnout, while adding, “You can’t do it without good help.” Tickets to Friday’s movie included popcorn, candy and drinks, and Byron said it had been a little tricky to keep up with the demand. “I started making popcorn at 2:30 this afternoon, and we’re still catching up,” he said with a smile, adding that they still had to be prepared for a later showing on Friday. “The community has (shown) huge support,” said Sonya. “We’ve heard nothing but positive comments.” As patrons found their seats for the 7 p.m. showing, the Jazz Guys played seasonal tunes and other favourites from the front of the theatre. Bandleader Eric Rahn was heard to comment later that the band members had to put down gloves under their chair legs to keep from sliding down the sloped floor during their performance. Mayor Dick Richards was on hand for the ribbon cutting just before the movie, and said he was pleased to see local residents coming togeth-
er in support. He said the theatre has long been an important social gathering place for Stettler residents, but as is often the case, “you don’t know what you have until you lose it.” Those comments were echoed by guest Stephanie Hadley, who was seated in the second row with her husband Layvon and their sons Beau and Stephen. Hadley said the family lives a block away and would often walk over to catch a show at the Jewel. “When it closed, we were pretty sad,” she remarked, adding that they’re “super excited” to have the theatre back. Draws were held for prizes, and patrons were treated to cupcakes provided by Today’s Sweet Cakery in Castor, which also donated a larger cake adorned with a replica of the Jewel Theatre’s outdoor sign in honour of the celebration. The theatre, first opened in 1952, closed on Aug. 15 as its owner, Landmark Cinemas, sought to move on from some of its smaller markets. The Jan Cinema in Grande Prairie, closed the same month, was another casualty of this policy. Prior to its closure, the Jewel was outfitted with digital projection equipment. Over the month of November, the Geddes family, friends and volunteers poured hundreds of hours into cleaning and redecorating the auditorium, lobby and concession area. The Jewel had a “soft” opening from Nov. 21 to 27, showing the films The Boxtrolls and The Best of Me, with the grand opening coinciding with Moonlight Madness. Byron Geddes said the theatre currently has nine part-time employees on staff, as well as general manager Rose Chapman and marketing manager Cody Borek.
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Stettler mayor Dick Richards (second from left) cuts the ribbon at the grand re-opening of the Jewel Theatre on Friday, Nov. 28. Also pictured, from left, are owners Byron and Sonya Geddes and their son, Rogan.
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What modern journalism has come to Times have certainly changed. In the good old days of serious journalism, would-be reporters used to be taught at school that they should not delve into private lives of individuals, and especially stay away from anybody’s bedroom, and this basic tenet used to be respected by editors, too. Now, I don’t know what is taught at journalism schools, but it is very clear that the deeper a reporter can intrude into bedrooms, the more successful s/he is regarded by managers of their media outlet. Last Wednesday, the full first 25 minutes of CBC evening newscast focused on two items: The first appearance of Jian Gomeshi in court and statements by his lawyer; and then the statements of the unidentified NDP MP who had sex with Liberal MP Massimo Pacetti “without saying no but also without saying yes.” Then the matter was brought to further ridicule when Tory MP Peter Goldring has announced that he had been wearing a camera against any possible accusations of sexual
harassment and advised other colleagues to do the same, but then retracted his statement concerning the advice part. At the provincial level, politicians must have realized that another matter, which should ideally remain within the bounds of personal privacy, is generously opportune to produce political capital: Liberals have revived their Bill 202 purportedly to defend the rights of gays against discrimination; not to be outdone by a small opposition party, the newly installed Premier Jim Prentice declared Liberals’ legislative initiative “divisive” and quickly had a PC draft bill on the same matter introduced at the Legislature. In his turn, Len Skowronski, the leader of the Alberta Social Credit Party, accused Jim Prentice’s draft of “encouraging homosexuality”. It is obvious that as a mostly urbanized society, there is quite a bit of dirty linen in the cabinet of our private lives; disturbing issues, seriously troubled relationships, unhealthy tendencies and practices.
Clearly, being problems affecting individuals, these matters should be properly resolved and resolutions to some of those issues do necessitate public discussion. But it is one thing to discuss a social ill in a proper format and try to generate workable solutions to address the problem, and quite another to adopt a paparazzi approach by hiding issues behind the name and fame of the individuals involved in order to prop up ratings and/or increase readership. Just last week, a report on the findings of a nationwide survey showed that domestic violence was widespread in Canada. The survey, conducted with the cooperation of a labour organization and Faculty of Education of Western University, had a sample of more than 8,200 individuals and it concluded that more than one third of all the survey subjects suffered from domestic violence at varying degrees. It received no publicity. Similarly, while our national media have been busy running after Jian Gomeshi and women who dis-
closed having been maltreated by the radio show host, a study about the serious proportions that homelessness in Canada has reached was just touched upon in passing, without any serious discussion about the causes and implications of the phenomenon. Celebrity focused news is betraying the spirit and principles of journalism and stealing time and focus from much more important issues like widening income gap, growing poverty, social injustice and environmental degradation, among others. It was a few years back when the BBC, the broadcaster renown around the world for its impeccable journalistic standards, reported singer Beyonce’s pregnancy as “breaking news” on its website that I thought it was a big nail in the coffin of the journalism that once was. It now seems there is no more space left in the coffin to clobber more nails, but nobody is burying the dead. – Mustafa Eric
Ontario prefers political correctness over science Once again the province of Ontario is rushing to embrace the political correctness fixation against pesticides. This time it plans to reduce the use of a group of pest control chemicals called neonicotinoids (popularly known as neonics) by 80 per cent. The Ontario government’s rationale is that the use of neonics on corn, canola, and soybeans are causing significant bee deaths. They cite high death rates during the Ontario 2012 and 2013 planting season. But that position is countered by a report that in 2014 bee deaths were significantly down in Ontario. The federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency has stated that they do not have sufficient information to draw any conclusions regarding a link between colony effects and neonicotinoid exposure. That would be a bit of an understatement being domestic bee populations have actually been increasing everywhere in North America including Ontario. Alberta produces 50 per cent of the honey in Canada and there is no indication that neonics has had any negative impact on bee populations or honey production in this
province. The Alberta Bee Commission has said that it sees no reason to take away this important tool from crop production. The fact is reducing or banning neonics would have a perverse consequence, crop growers would have to return to using more toxic pesticides like organophosphates. Those pesticides would have a real negative impact on bee populations both wild and domestic. Go figure. So what is behind the rush of Ontario to be the first in North America to all but ban the use of neonicotinoids? It looks like nothing more than a pattern of trying to be a leader in political correctness as it is sure not based on scientific evidence. Remember Ontario has already banned the use of cosmetic herbicides in lawns and gardens back in 2009. Such bans exist elsewhere on the continent, but as with the neonics issue they are based on conjecture and wishful thinking and no proven scientific evidence. It should be noted that US Environmental Protection Agency investigated 2-4D (the main ingredient in cosmetic herbicides) for 19 years and after 700 scientific sub-
Ahead of the heard WILL VERBOVEN missions could find no link to alleged health risks. But such evidence means nothing to zealous green lobby groups bent on exploiting the ignorance of gullible politicians and the public to harvest more donations. But I digress. It would seem clear that Ontario politicians and their senior bureaucrats have succumbed to the allure of political expediency by the green industry anticommercial agriculture lobby. It’s an attraction politicians find difficult to resist as its an easy way to garner urban votes by appearing to be a champion of the environment. It gets worse, an Ontario lobby group called the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, which apparently anyone can join and is funded by the rabid
David Suzuki Foundation, alleged that neonics may be compromising children’s brain development. Such outrageous allegations garner cheap headlines and scare gullible voters. When challenged to backup their outlandish statement with scientific evidence, the group stated that couldn’t wait for definitive proof. Under such a premise, one could state that vehicle exhaust may cause brain damage in children - so we need to ban cars. The European Union not surprisingly banned the use of neonicotinoids, but that’s no surprise as they also ban other agricultural practices and advancements like GM plants. The EU tends to ignore scientific evidence in favour of the precautionary principle. In the case of their neonics
ban they are now beginning to face the consequences. Yields of canola in the UK and Germany are dropping dramatically due to massive flea beetle infestations. Although bad for EU farmers such bans are good for Canada as it creates more demand for our canola products. If Ontario continues on this anti-pesticide trail the same perverse consequence will happen with reduced production of corn and soybeans, which will have to be imported from elsewhere including western Canada. The irony is that those feed products will have been grown with chemical products that Ontario has banned. The Alberta government tends to stick to scientific evidence before it makes decisions on production practices, but it too can be captured by political correctness. In an attempt to sort of get on the band wagon the Alberta government banned the sale of a cosmetic herbicide called weed and feed under the pretense that its runoff polluted waterways. It didn’t ban all cosmetic herbicides so its “science only” stand is still maintained. Time will tell how steadfast they will be with that stand.
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We will never entirely avoid accusations Chilled to the bone ‌ We have all been accused falsely of something at one time or another. The big question is, how should we deal with it? I recall reading about a young man who was born into some wealth, but whose mother died while giving birth to his younger brother when he was just four years old. Parents are not always wise and the father showed favor to him; in fact, he spoiled the boy somewhat. The father’s favoritism incited disfavor from his siblings and ultimately resulted in his extrication from both home and family. The young man however, proved to be both inventive and industrious in his new location and he climbed the corporate ladder, almost to the top. Tragically, at the peak of his career and in the prime of his life, a sexual harassment charge was brought against him. Though he was com-
Faith & Reflection ROSS HELGETON 403-742-5020 • REVRH@TELUS.NET pletely innocent of the trumped up accusation, he was found guilty and sent to a maximum security prison with no hope of parole. However, through an incredible series of events, he received a full pardon. And once again, through wisdom, a good work ethic and dedication, he rose to the top of the heap. And this time, not only was he wealthy and admired by all, but due to his lofty and strategic position he actually became, in a very significant fashion, the benefactor to his entire estranged family, who had recently hit on hard times.
The man’s name was Joseph and his full story can be read in Genesis chapters 37 through 50. It is a story of God’s providence and man’s perseverance...but it addresses much more than that. In Genesis 41:51,52, we read, “Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh, saying, “Certainly God has made me forget all my trouble...He named his second child Ephraim, saying, “Certainly God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.� It is quite clear that Joseph had not only forgiven his siblings, but continued to be faithful to his God. I would suggest that
faithfulness to God preceded forgiving family. Joseph could only forgive his brothers, because he recognized the hand of God on his life, even (perhaps especially) in the difficult circumstances that he had encountered. Later in the text, when Joseph’s brothers asked for his forgiveness, he tearfully replied, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?... you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose...so now, don’t be afraid...he consoled them and spoke kindly to them� (Genesis 50:19–21). We will never entirely avoid accusations, but our lives should be such that the allegations are false, and then, like Joseph, we need to take refuge with and find comfort in God.
continued from page 4 The crew included stage manager Baylee McMullen, assistant stage manager Kali Tulan, lighting technician Mark Bengert and sound technician Zach Desrosiers, while the “running crew� included Sara Lovell, Jessica Sweeting and Rebecca Rahn. Set and prop painting were credited to Jefferson McClung and Keirstan Docherty, while Gord Goodrich oversaw construction of the set. Pat Hanson was the costume co-ordinator and Santana Scarff served as producer. Fleischhacker said the drama department has other projects planned for the remainder of the school year, noting that he hopes to mount one of Shakespeare’s plays in the spring. He spoke of his appreciation for the cast and crew, and said that the positive memories will live on for the students involved in the production. “They’ll remember the people in the show, and what they did together,� he said. “I love what I get to do.�
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Family group delights crowd at United Church concert Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER They may look like four of a kind, but each of the van Waardhuizen sisters added a unique touch to their concert in Stettler late last month. Corina, Joni, Helen and Janette, plus their father, Pete — who perform under the name Pete and the Re-Petes — played a mixture of classical and sacred music to a large crowd at Stettler United Church on Friday, Nov. 21. The family group, which hails from Fort Macleod, was well-received by the audience, which numbered close to 130. “I hope Fort Macleod doesn’t mind, but I think we’re going to keep you,” board member Sue Peterson, who helped bring the concert to Stettler, told the five performers. The concert was intended partly as a fundraiser
to cover the costs of fixing the Stettler church’s organ, built in 1945 by the Casavant Frérès of SaintHyacinthe, Que., and repaired over the past couple of years. During the show, Pete alternated between the church organ and a portable model he brought along, an electronic instrument powered by a computer, programmed with recordings of the 7,500-pipe main organ of the Laurenskerk in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. His daughters, ranging in age from 14 to 24, each performed on their featured instruments: Corina on the keyboard, Joni on the trumpet, Helen on the violin and Janette on the panflute. Pete introduced each of the songs, sometimes with an anecdote, as in the case of the hymn “It is Well with My Soul,” which the performers built up with a powerful crescendo.
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From left, Pete, Helen, Janette, Joni and Corina van Waardhuizen — known collectively as Pete and the Re-Petes — perform during their concert at Stettler United Church on Friday, Nov. 21. The hymn was written after its author, Horatio Spafford, endured the loss of his son from scarlet fever, the loss of his business in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and the death of his four daughters at sea in the sinking of the SS Ville du Havre in 1873. The show featured sev-
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eral other hymns, including “Count Your Blessings,” “Now Thank We All Our God” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” The other selections largely came from the classical realm, including pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Henry Purcell, Felix Mendelssohn and George
Frideric Handel. An organ concerto by Johann Gottfried Walther was played as a duet with Pete on the digital organ and Corina on the pipe organ, “just because we can” in Pete’s words. Pete and Corina later sat side-by-side at the digital organ for another duet
with “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” by American bandleader John Philip Sousa. This was followed by “O Canada,” to which audience members sang along at Pete’s invitation. The encore, the Toccata from Charles-Marie Widor’s “Symphony for Organ No. 5,” earned the group the second of two standing ovations from the crowd. Pete could be seen wiping his brow with a handkerchief at its conclusion. Pete said he and his four daughters — part of a family of seven — have been performing together for just over three years and will continue “as long as we can.” Refreshments were served following the concert. For more information on the group, check out Pete and the Re-Petes on Facebook, or view their performances on their YouTube channel.
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Botha village office has new hours Louise Bellair BOTHA BOOSTER Winter decided to roar its face again this passed Thursday, with lots of snow (blizzard like conditions) and really cutting down in temperature, and then Friday had more snow and cold temperatures with the weekend following with really cold temperatures. There will be no OldTime Dance the last Sunday of this month as they are going to hold a New Year’s Eve Dance instead. The “Country Gem Band” will be the entertaining band for this one. For more information please call Doug Haus-
tein at 403-742-3994. This coming up dance will be a “Dine and Dance”, so make sure you get ahold of Doug for more information. Carpet bowling has been put on hold for the time being, so instead of this game, floor curling will be held at 1 p.m. both Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, the village office will be open with new hours. They will be open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m., so please take a note of this. On Nov. 27, at the monthly meeting such items were discussed as snow removal.
So seeing we had a dump of snow and you would like your driveways cleaned out, please call the village office at 403-742-5079 and make arrangements for this. At the BCC Committee, they are looking for volunteers to help out at the arena. If you could spare some free time and are willing to help out, please contact Shaun Derr at 403742-4811.This would very much be appreciated.. The BCC Committee are also looking for someone who would be interested in teaching skating lessons. Please contact Shaun for
this too. Thank you. Botha Community would like to send a big thank you to the Barnec family for donating to the museum. Botha Museum will be located in the old church building, which is getting set up, ready for the public to come and look around. If you would like to donate to this special project, please drop the donations off at the village office. Monday Dec. 8, please join the ladies at the Botha Seniors’ Centre for quilting day. They meet there at 9:30 a.m. and would love to have you join them. Then that following day,
Dec. 9, make sure you come out at 7:15 p.m. to the seniors’ centre for their annual Turkey Bingo starting at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. The jackpot and Loonie pot is still up for grabs, so make sure you come out that Tuesday evening and you might be the luck one winning one or both of these pots and one of them winning the turkeys given away that evening, which would come in great this time of year to cook and put on your festive table. Remember to come out every Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. to the seniors’ centre and join your friends
and neighbours for a hot refreshing cup of coffee with them and a great visit. They would love to see you all there. With deepest sympathy, we regret the loss of Mr. Joe Schell, who passed away suddenly last Thursday, Nov. 28. To mourn his passing, he leaves his wife (Lillian) and their family members. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Joe was a active member of the Botha area, and a fantastic Bingo player here in Botha and Gadsby area. Joe will be truly missed by all who knew him.
What was the price of electricity 99 years ago? Linda Stillinger BIG VALLEY BULLETIN With the Christmas season fast approaching, lights and holiday decorations are appearing all around the village. 99 years ago, here in Big Valley, the excitement involved electric lights being installed for the entire village. Comments at the time included “Should the street lights be on all night?”, “Should they be on when the moon is out?” “Street lights will make our streets safer” and “People won’t move here if we don’t have electric lights”. The idea at the time was to put up street lights and install electricity to all households. A public vote was taken on this matter and property owners could vote. 150 names were on the voter’s list at the time and 129 turned out to vote. 113 voted ‘for’ the installation and 15 voted ‘against’ with one ballot spoiled. The monthly fees for a household were to be 25 cents a month for meter rental and then 18 cents per kilowatt for the first 200 kilowatts, 16 cents a kilowatt for the next 100 kilowatts, and 15 cents a kilowatt over the 300 kilowatt usage. At those prices, just imagine how many lights might go up throughout the village. At the Elks’ November meeting, D.D. Bill Smillie was welcomed in his official capacity. He has been busy doing his rounds of other lodges and he thanked Brothers Meyer and Jacobsen for travelling with him. At the Hanna meeting, Inter-lodge golf was discussed and it was decided that wives and the Royal Purple would be included this coming year to get a better attendance. Also Hanna will be hosting provincial curling in March and may request help. Tuesday, Dec. 9 will be the Elks’ pin night and Christmas meeting. Pins will be given out at supper and members receiving pins will be notified by Brother Jake.
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The Elks received a thank you letter from the High School Rodeo committee, while other business saw donations going to the Rumsey and Big Valley Children’s Christmas parties. Brothers Boswell and Berresford will be delivering cakes to the Stettler seniors’ residences and Brother Anderson will be contacted to do the same in Drumheller. The turkey bingos are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Rumsey and Wednesday, Dec. 10 in Big Valley, both starting at 7:30 p.m. The Elks’ turkey supplier advised them at the last moment that he couldn’t supply, so they will be giving out gift certificates instead. These will enable winners to use the certificates at any President’s Choice store. Winners can upgrade to a Butterball or ham, etc. Certificates would also keep the costs down and the outcome for participants would be the same. The Elks plan to solicit the participants at the Bingos for their opinions for next year. The club draw was won by Brother Boswell who donated his share to the Fund for Children. Club 200 winners were: Shirley Vols, Mike Fahey, Roy Jamieson and Marg Kiemle.
Eleven people turned out for crib at the Big Valley Inn on Sunday, Nov. 30. Lawrence Wilkie placed first, Mary Wilkie placed second and Teresa Greig placed third. Len Shaw took home the booby and Margaret Levesque won the draw. Vicky Shaw won the 50/50. A good time was had by all. The next crib tournament is on Sunday, Dec. 7 beginning at 1 p.m. Please note that Dec. 21 will be the last Big Valley Inn crib tournament before Christmas and they will start back on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015.
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He is a Cocker Spaniel/ Husky Cross and is two and a half years old. Lux is a real bundle of energy who loves to run and play. He gets along well with other dogs, older cats and especially children. Lux has been spending lots of time outside at his current home but is kennel and house trained. He is a real sweetie who has the look of a puppy and would love a family to call his own.
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Lots of activity in December Nat Buchwitz was the guest of honour at a luncheon on Tuesday at Ruthie’s Roost café as family and friends gathered to celebrate his 93rd birthday. Nat was a long-time resident of the Endiang community before retiring to Hanna. We wish Nat many more happy birthdays. Get well wishes go out to Irene Brooker and Dolores Pearson, both recovering from surgeries last week. Irene had shoulder surgery in Medicine Hat and Dolores had knee-replacement surgery in Calgary. Best wishes to both for a speedy recovery. Sympathy is extended to Jim Stimson, Jodi and Joslyn on the passing of Jim’s mother in Brooks. Our thoughts are with the Stimson family in their loss. Ken and Eleanor Schultz, Mickey Tucker and Carol Stulberg took in the en-
tertainment “Robyn and Friends” at the Delia community hall on Saturday evening. We send anniversary greetings to a former Endiang couple Wayne and Patsy Gallagher who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov. 30. Congratulations on this special milestone Wayne and Patsy and best wishes for many more. Don’t forget Santa Claus Day this Saturday in Byemoor from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please note the change of time for Christmas tree sales, they now go on sale at 12 noon. Craft tables and a bake sale along with pictures with Santa are at the Byemoor hall. December is a busy month for everyone and our community is no exception. Following are the upcoming events: Dec. 2 & 16 – Crib at the
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Endmoor Drop-In Centre Dec. 4 – Seniors’ Dinner in Byemoor Dec. 6 – Santa Claus Day in Byemoor Dec. 13 – Endmoor Floor Curling Christmas party in Endiang Dec. 14 – Calgary Fiddlers’ Christmas Concert in Endiang (tickets available at Ruthie’s Roost café or the Byemoor Store) Dec. 19 – Byemoor School Christmas Concert. The novice hockey team made a good showing at the hockey tournament in Trochu on the weekend. On Saturday they posted a 13-1 win over Crossfield. Dakota Vetter won the Heart
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and Hustle award while Ray Musgrove was named MVP. In their second game on Saturday they defeated Kneehill with a score of 137. Gracie McMullin won the Heart and Hustle award and the MVP honours went to Cash Buchwitz. The game on Sunday was a close one, but in the end Edmonton won 7-5. Kingsley Brown was awarded the Heart and Hustle and Nate Hutton was named MVP. Congratulations to all the team on games well-played. The novice team’s next game will be in Byemoor on Dec. 6. There were a few Grey Cup celebrations around the area. Calgary Stampeders and West Division fans were delighted with Calgary’s win in a game that could have went either way in the last minutes of play. Christmas trivia — “The candy cane is a popular symbol of Christmas. The predecessor of the candy cane made its appearance in the 16th century when food items were used as decorations. At that time the candies were straight white sticks of sugar candy. In 1670 the choirmaster of the Cologne Cathedral had the candy bent in the shape of a Shepherd’s cane and passed them out to children. The candy cane made its way to America in the 1800s but they were still all white. It wasn’t until the early 1900s the familiar red stripes were added.”
An unexpectedly small crowd attended the “meet and greet” afternoon coffee party at the seniors’ centre on Wednesday. Representatives from ATCO electric, Kevin Oulette and Denise Marquart from the Castor office as well as Brian Schwartz, the Stettler area manager, were present to make a financial donation towards repairs and upkeep of the centre. All recent donors, including a rep from Capital Power, were recognized with thanks. The seniors have just completed the painting of the floor curling section and are now picking out window coverings. Our sympathies go out to the family of Alice Duke, who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27 at the extended care in Castor. Alice was just a few weeks short of her 96th birthday. Services will be held on Dec. 13 at the United Church in Castor. The Duke story is on page 756 of Home Fires and continues on page 63 of Vol. 2. Congratulations to Kyle and Treena Godbersen, who were married on Sunday, Nov. 23 in Lake Louise. The small family gathering of parents, grandparents and siblings witnessed the ceremony held
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at the lovely old train station. Following a honeymoon in the mountains, the newlyweds will reside on the Godbersen farm north of Halkirk. Several families from our area were among the 950 guests who went to the Farm Credit Corporation forum in Red Deer on Wednesday to listen to inspirational speakers Olympic Gold medal rower Adam Kreek, Quebec entrepreneur Patrick Leroux and David Chilton from Dragons Den. Halkirk’s young hockey players with the Castor Peewees are Devon Johnson, Trey MacGillivray, Logan Perry and Brody Baird. With the Atom team are Owen Schauer, Toryn Johnson, Tayah Perry and Brandyn Baird. Many of the Castor players have parents and grandparents from our community who are at the games faithfully to cheer on the team. Dale and Melody Kent joined with board members and attendants of the East Central Ambulance Assoc. on Saturday afternoon in Coronation for a get together. Several Christmas parties have been or are scheduled to be held in the community during these next few weeks. Tony and Clara Nibourg celebrated an early Christmas with the gathering of all of their family members at Canmore recently. The Kent family gathered on Sunday to watch the Grey Cup game and to help Dale celebrate his 70th birthday. Have a great year Dale! Coming up: Dec. 7 – the Elks annual breakfast with Santa in conjunction with a bake sale by the school students; Dec. 11 and Dec 18 – Ham and Turkey bingo at the hall at 7:30 p.m.; Dec 16 – Seniors’ Christmas pot-luck supper at 5 p.m.; Dec. 16 – Mother Teresa School concert at the school at 7 p.m.
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Awards presented at Wildcats banquet Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Wildcats were honoured for their achieve-
ments this season at William E. Hay Composite High School’s annual football banquet on Nov. 25. About 80 people, including players, parents, and
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Wildcat players awarded for their performances in the 2014 season pose for cameras during the banquet held at the Wm. E Hay school cafeteria on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
coaches, attended the banquet, held in the school cafeteria. Head coach Norbert Baharally said that many of the parents contributed to helping the event run smoothly, by decorating the room or by providing salads and desserts. “We have a lot of parent volunteers that help,” he explained. The evening included a slideshow and DVD presentation looking back on the past season, which saw the Wildcats finish in third place. Framed action photos, taken at games throughout the season, were presented to each of the players, as were team portraits and scrapbooks that compiled pictures and news clippings from the past several months. Following is a list of the Wildcats award recipients: • Most Valuable Player: Mike Loblaw. • Best Back: Kyle Lawrence. • Rookie of the Year: Teron Garbutt and Jordan Lane. • Most Improved Player: Terry Burks and Hunter Berger. • Captain’s Award: Adam Standage. • Most Versatile Player: Kyle Lawrence. • Best Lineman: Brycen Bainbridge. • Player Contributing the Most with the Least Recognition: Thomas Cassidy and Alex LeBlanc. • Most Dedicated Offensive Player: Garrett Burns. • Most Dedicated Defensive Player: Tyler Matchett and Russel Steen. • CAHSFL Rural Conference Awards — Most valuable defensive player: Mike Loblaw; rookie of the year: Jordan Lane; special teams player of the year: Kyle Lawrence. • CAHSFL All-Star Awards — Mike Loblaw, Brycen Bainbridge, Kyle Lawrence, Clayton Page, Teron Garbutt, Austin Rosland, Jordan Lane, Thomas Cassidy, Jeremy Kirk. • Special Awards (Wildcat Pride) — Keegan St. Denis, Anthony Vargas, Jens Lohmann, Will McDonald.
Stettler hosts Atom tournament Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Atom A, B and C played host to their annual atom tournament this past weekend, keeping both the red and blue rinks busy with the sounds of kids having fun and parents cheering. The tournament saw teams from Devon, Strathcona, Millwoods, Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and Red Deer come to town to play toward a chance at the weekend championship. All three Stettler teams, after the round-robin completed, found themselves in the running for the consolation matches for division A, B and C. Stettler A faced Sherwood Park in the final game, Stettler B Red Deer, and Stettler C took on Edmonton. Games started on Saturday, Nov. 29, and continued until well into Sunday morning before the winners were decided. Stettler A Stettler A started their weekend
with a game against the Devon Drillers, which they unfortunately lost 7-4. However, they rebounded to play against Strathcona, eking out a 9-7 win. For the consolation finals Stettler faced Sherwood Park, crushing the northern team 13-1. Stettler B Stettler B’s gameplay action got off to an even start with a 7-7 tie against Red Deer. However, they suffered a heavy 12-2 defeat at the hands of North Seera of Edmonton. Stettler B continued the consolation winning trend, defeating Red Deer 8-2. Stettler C Stettler C’s early morning start against the Millwoods Warriors left them wanting after a 10-3 loss. Determined, they headed off to face St. Albert, losing a close, hard-fought game 5-3. The Edmonton Eagles came out ahead of the Stettler Cs, winning 9-2.
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Stettler Atom A faced off against Sherwood Park in the final consolation A game during the weekend Atom tournament here in Stettler. The boys handily defeated the northern team 13-1.
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Peewee boys The local Peewee A team headed to Blackfalds on Nov. 26 to face the Bulldogs Peewee 1 team, losing 8-1. Stettler’s lone goal came from Ryan Shirley. On Nov. 30, the Peewee As traveled to Innisfail to face the Legion Flyers, winning 6-5. Shay Anderson scored twice, while Marcus Laisnez, Clay Kneeland, Ben Tschritter and TJ Howarth each scored once. On Nov. 29, the Peewee Bs visited the Hughenden Peewee Jets, losing 13-2. Ty Dowling scored twice for Stettler.
The next day, they traveled to Blackfalds to face the Bulldogs Peewee 2 team, losing 7-5. Zac Bryson and Liam McQuay scored twice for Stettler, while Justin Devloo contributed one goal. Bantam boys Stettler’s Bantam A team traveled to Edson for back-to-back games against the Bantam Warriors, winning both games. On Nov. 29, they defeated the Warriors 10-1. Daylan Kuefler scored five times, while Rhett Shingoose, Alex DeYoung, Cole Heck, Garrett Hogg and Dawson Beck each contributed one point. The next day, Stettler was again victorious with a final score of 8-2. James Switenky scored twice, while Brenden Tucker, Brad Fulford, Erik Rost, Alex DeYoung, Dawson Beck and Daylan Kuefler each scored once. The Bantam B team
played the Blackfalds Bulldogs Bantam team on Nov. 28 and the Wainwright Bantam A team on Nov. 29. Results were not available at press time. Midget boys On Nov. 29, the Stettler Legion Midget team traveled to Red Deer to face King’s Energy at the Kinex Arena, winning 6-0. Stefan Du Toit scored twice, while Matt Sylvester, Zack Werbowesky, Tanner Steinwand and Euan Hanton each contributed one goal. The next day, they hosted the Edson Midget Sabres, losing 3-2 in a tight match. Ethan Rost and Kieran Rost each scored once for Stettler. On Nov. 30, the Midget C team hosted the Rimbey Midget B team, winning 2-0. Scoring for Stettler were Tanner Buelow and Steven McCrea. The Midget B team had no league games this past week.
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Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler’s Atom girls team dominated the Maskwacis Atom B Hawks in an away game at the Ermineskin Arena on Nov. 29, winning 17-1. Paige Simpson scored four times and Charlee Resch contributed three goals. Gabby Heck, Reagan Robbins, Quinn Pederson and Emma Nixon each scored twice, while Ashley Lang and Megan Zimmer both scored once. The three Atom boys teams had no league games scheduled this week but were busy with a weekend tournament held in Stettler; results can be found elsewhere in the sport section. In other girls’ hockey action, the Peewee team visited the Camrose Peewee team at the Edgeworth Centre on Nov. 30, winning 2-0. Brooke Laisnez and Brittany Anderson both scored for Stettler. Stettler’s Bantam girls’
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Rough weekend for BV Oil Kings Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Big Valley Oil Kings were winless in their two weekend games, losing in close battles against Bonnyville and Lloydminster. On Saturday, Nov. 22, the teams went into overtime, where Bonnyville managed to close the deal and win 3-2. The Oil Kings started strong with Matt Kinnunen winging in an unassisted, short-handed goal to open the game, repeating the trick about two minutes later. With defence playing strong, the Bonnyville Pontiacs were kept scoreless, and the first period ended 2-0 for the Oil Kings. The comfortable lead dwindled in the second, as the Pontiacs regrouped and turned the tables on the Oil Kings, scoring twice – once on a powerplay, tying up the game. Their defence held strong and the
Oil Kings were kept scoreless, and the second ended in a 2-2 tie. Despite several close calls in the third period, neither team managed to net a goal and the game went into overtime. With just half a minute left in the overtime period, the Pontiacs snapped the puck past the Oil Kings’ netminder, Chance Clark. The Oil Kings travelled next to Lloydminster to face the Border Kings, suffering another closely fought battle with a score of 4-3. The Border Kings took an early lead in the period, scoring a few minutes in to the game and again about 10 minutes later. It took a oneman advantage for the team to break through the hometown defence and score, courtesy of a shot from Luke Boyer. In the second period, the Border Kings once again widened the gap between them and the Oil Kings,
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Social activity in Donalda in 1921 A recent article in this space titled “Businesses in Donalda in 1921” painted a picture of the various entrepreneurs and enterprises in our area. On the social side of things, the Donalda Review of the same period presented news of the social scene. In October 1921, the Donalda District Community Club was organized with the object of carrying on the winter program of activities under one head rather than several different groups, “to promote the true community spirit in the lives of the people of Donalda.” The activities of this club were divided under four categories: Literary and Music; Dramatic and Debating; and Social and Athletic, divided into ladies’ and men’s athletics. The president of the community club was Claire Downing. The heads of the committees included Miss J.
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Whitehorn, C.B. Murphey, Mrs. F.W. Brown, Mrs. Vikse, Mr. M. Vikse, and Miss E. Smith. The first activity was a dance and whist drive in the theatre. (The Donalda Theatre was located at the corner of Main Street and Alberta Avenue.) Music was provided by the Community Club Orchestra. If you did not want to ‘trip the light fantastic,’ as the newspaper termed dancing, you could play cards. *** As of this writing, winter weather has truly arrived in Donalda. Take care when shovelling snow, not to overdo it. And drive carefully!
The Sharon Lutheran Church Auction, scheduled for the last Thursday, was cancelled because of the snowy conditions. The auction will now be held this Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. If you come early on Thursday, Dec. 4, the Donalda & District Museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. that evening. It is a warm, cosy, interesting place to visit on a cold afternoon. Congratulations to the Donalda Eagles boys’ volleyball team for bringing home the gold from the Central Western Alberta Junior High Athletic Association match in Coronation on Nov. 22-23. Happy birthdays this week: Ainsley Knodel (Klatt), Dave Sutton, Irene Norman, Chad Ramstad, Jayden Knodel (Klatt). Joel Shepherd, Sharon Wasyliw, Kirby Massey, Kyle VanHa-
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Santa not only entertained kids but also took a look at the bargains at Donalda’s annual Christmas market, part of “A Village Christmas” weekend. The fourth annual “A Village Christmas” was co-ordinated by the Donalda & District Community Promotion Society and featured a country market hosted by the Ag. Society, hot lunch provided by the library, Santa’s Shopping Centre organized by the Drop-in and a parade of lights. The Donalda School Parent’s Society sponsored the candy bags and John’s Vending supplied the plush animals. The theme of A Village Christmas is bringing the village together and celebrating the holiday spirit. “The event was well attended and we are pleased with the results,” said Beth Fulton, one of the organizers. ga, Lawrence Clarke, Louise Hillestad, Nicole Bergstrom, Parker VanHaga, Sara Er-
ickson, Emily Cartier, Garnett Schoettler, Tracy Dietrich, Sarah Andres, and Lexi
Dietrich. To anyone we may have missed, birthday greetings to you, too.
A fun fundraiser for Hawaii trip for girls’ basketbll team Patty Steen RUMSEY RECORD Does anyone know if this cold snap is going to end soon? I am tired of winter already and the first day of winter hasn’t even arrived yet. The parents of the Morrin Senior High School Champion girls basketball team put on a wonderful evening last Saturday with comedians performing Improv comedy for the crowd for about an hour with two local bands playing after. The families are raising money for the basketball team to travel to Hawaii to com-
pete in an international event so it should be a great experience for the girls and their parents who travel with them. The Big Valley and Rumsey Elks will be hosting their annual Turkey Bingos this Christmas season. The first Bingo will be held in Rumsey on Dec. 3 starting at 7:30 p.m. and one week later, the second Bingo will be held in Big Valley at the hall on Dec. 10 starting at 7:30 p.m. The Elks and Royal Purple do so much good in the community so this is an excellent way to give back to the clubs a little and maybe you will be lucky enough to take home
a turkey, ham or box of oranges. Whether you win or not, it is always fun to play bingo. The Seniors Drop-in will be having their Christmas lunch and party on Wednesday, Dec 17 starting at noon. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in on the fun. The lunch is potluck so bring a little something if you plan to join in on the meal. The Rumsey Christmas Concert planning is underway. They had their first practice on this past Sunday and will have two more practices on Dec 7 and 14; each starting at 3 p.m. This is the time to let
Join meeting to show you care Pat Kelm ERSKINE ENQUIRER The Erskine United Church Ladies Christmas party will be on Monday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The gift exchange is optional. Come for music, friendship and the good food. The Erskine United Church will hold their Christmas service on Tues. Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. Don’t forget the county meeting tonight in the IOOF Hall at 7 p.m. Let’s all attend to show that we care about our community. This is an informational meeting so if you have any questions, it would be a good time to come and
solve any concerns you may have. Coffee will be served. Dates to remember for Erskine School: This Friday is ugly sweater dress up day; Dec. 16 is the junior high drama night; Dec. 17 is parent council meeting at 5 at the school library (babysitting is provided), Dec. 18 is the school Christmas concert at 7 p.m. in the gym, and Dec. 19 - the last day of school before the holidays - is PJ dress up day and the Christmas swim. The Tail Creek Snowbirds will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Waverly
Club Rooms. The Erskine Knitting Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 4 in the Erskine Seniors’ Centre at 7 p.m. Get well wishes are extended to Janice Bernard, who is recovering from surgery in the Foothills Hospital. We hope you’re up and around soon, Janice. Anyone having news they would like in this column, please phone me at 742-0604 or 742-4561 or email me at pkelm@xplornet.com. There will be a card making class at the residence of Sherry Marshall on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.
your talent shine. The concert will take place on Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The organizers are in negotiations with Santa’s planners to make sure he can attend for a little bit so make sure you plan to attend and get a chance to see Santa. The Rumsey Community Library is selling the community calendars for $15 which is a real bargain for an original Christmas gift for someone on your list. Remember to stop by and have a look at them and hopefully pick one up for someone special on your list. This is the library’s one and only fundraiser so we hope to sell out.
Here are some cold weather jokes to tell the kids in your world: Q: How do you tell the difference between a walrus and an orange? A: Put your arms around it and squeeze it. If you don’t get orange juice, it’s a walrus. Q: What eight letters can you find in water from the Arctic Ocean? A: H to O! (H20) Q: If you live in an igloo, what’s the worst thing about global warming? A: No privacy! Enjoy and have a great week!
Botha Gadsby joint concert in two weeks The calendar page has turned and we are fast approaching Christmas. Despite the frigid weather on Saturday night, 22 very brave people came to the Gadsby Bank Building for the final Bingo. Ten turkeys found a home for Christmas. And congratulations to Charlotte Scheible, who took home the loonie pot of $156. A moment of silence was observed at the beginning of the Bingo to remember Joe Schell, who along with his wife supported the Gadsby bingos for many years. Joe would sometimes bring his harmonica and entertain us before or at coffee time. Joe passed away this past week, a memorial tea will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Stettler Lutheran Church. Joe will be missed by friends and family, the lodges in Stettler, where he and Howard Fenske played their guitars and
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entertained both residents and workers each week. I enjoyed a family day on Sunday when Jewel, Hannah and Bailey came to trim the tree and put up decorations. A fun family supper followed with finger foods and a game of canasta to end the evening. Mark December 17 on your calendars for the annual Christmas concert at the Botha school with Botha/Gadsby children performing; start time 7 p.m. With all the Christmas parties and activities ahead, please have a happy and safe December.
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Big success at book fair, next Christmas concerts SES would like to say farewell to Miss Keoma VanWinssen. Miss. V has been student teacher with us for the past couple of months and has done a fabulous job. Her last day is Wednesday, Dec. 3 and we wish her all the best moving forward with her teaching career. We had a hugely successful book fair - our goal was to sell 500 books and we surpassed this goal by almost 200 books. This will allow us to continue to add new books to our library so a big thank you goes out to all the students and parents who came out to support this endeavor. A highlight of the book fair was having Mrs. Joanne Pinder around all week to help out and to say “Hello” to all the students. Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Fox have been busy every recess working with Grade 5 students on drama rehearsals for the grades 3,4,5 Christmas concerts. Our
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concerts are quickly approaching and we are getting very excited. The Show Choir performed during the Seniors’ Tea at the Festival of Lights on Wednesday. The 60-member choir filled the stage at the community hall as they performed for a very appreciative audience who laughed and clapped at all the right times. Mrs. Kirby would like to thank Mrs. Lynes for playing the piano, Mrs. Fischer for helping to supervise and hand out props, and all the choir members for remembering their black pants, their great singing, and their smiling faces on the stage. Here are the dates for our upcoming Christmas Concerts. Remember that there will be a bake sale
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Autumn McGoldrick shops for a book at the SES book fair. at the beginning of all the concerts to help support our school councils. Christmas Concert overview Grades 3GE, 3KR, 4LW, 4N/P, 5JT, 5RH – Dec. 9 Grade K – Dec. 10 Grades 3HT, 3RV, 4BL, 4DB, 5CF – Dec. 11 Grades 1JL, 1MS, 2SG, 2CS – Dec. 16 Grades 1TJ, 1KL, 2AH, 2DB – Dec. 17
Wildcat Theatre gets a lot of praise This week was very busy at Wm. E Hay as the cast and crew of “Bone Chiller” displayed their effort over the course of the Nov.27– Nov. 29. The show received fantastic reviews and the cast and crew were very pleased with their performance. Also, we would like to remind everyone that the Students’ Union is hosting a carnival Friday for elementary to high school students from 5 to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 at the door or $2 if
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Mrs. Dorothy Lake 1916 - 2014 Just before midnight on Friday, November 28, 2014 our beloved mother Dorothy, her life complete, slipped peacefully into the hands of her Lord. The sixth of 13 children born to Henry and Mabel Black on April 17, 1916, Dorothy grew up on the farm near a community now known as Brownfield, Alberta. She grew up surrounded by her large family and hosts of friends. Times were hard, but she never tired of telling stories about the good times they had. She completed Grade Ten at Whitelock School. She attended the Prophetic Bible Institute in Calgary (1939 - 1941), an experience which had a profound impact on the rest of her life. In 1944, she married William (Bill) Lake and moved to a farm near Mervin, Saskatchewan. In 1953, the family moved to a farm near Castor. Mom used to describe those years as some of the happiest of her life. In 1963, the family moved to Stettler. There she completed her Grade Nine Piano and taught for a number of years. Bill passed away in 1983. She stayed in Stettler, first moving to a condo where she was surrounded by friends, and then to Willow Creek Lodge where she spent 15 years. As her health began to fail, she moved into Pine Ridge Continuing Care and finally into Heritage House where the loving care of their staff added comfort and dignity to her final years. For that we will be forever grateful. Dorothy was a woman of many talents and interests: gardening, knitting, quilt making, crocheting and numerous other activities. She loved to spend time with family and friends. She was actively involved with the Stettler Baptist Church, playing piano and organ for services and special events for many years. She had a deep and abiding faith in the Lord which sustained her throughout her life. She leaves to miss her, but not to mourn for her, her children: Barbara Lake (Johann Palik) of Calgary, John Lake (Barbara) of Camrose, Verna Glubish (Garry) of Cold Lake and Barry Lake (Iva Spence) of Edmonton, grandchildren: Jason (Sarah) Glubish, Janet (Wally) Kuzyk, Rae Ann (Sam) Wilkins, Pamela (Michael) Robertson, Byron Lake, Kim (Jason) Winsor and Jessica (Brian) Bray, great grandchildren: Rebecca, Andrew, Gabrielle, Emma, Lily, Alexander, Aiden, Eric, Isaac and Keira, two sisters-in-law, Mary Black and Doris Black, brother-in-law Ross McCracken and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Henry and Mabel Black, husband Bill Lake and twelve brothers and sisters. A funeral service will be held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with the interment taking place at 10:00 A.M. on Friday at the Fairfield Cemetery, near Brownfield, Alberta. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Dorothy, memorial contributions may be made to Gideonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International in Canada or to a charity of your choice in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.
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LAGORE Mabel Elizabeth (Johnstone) Lagore of Stettler, AB passed away peacefully on November 26, 2014 at the age of 96 years. Mabel was born April 12, 1918 on the family farm in the Kanata District northwest of Stettler. She was the first daughter of Nettie and Frank Johnstone in their family of ten children, Mabel went to Liberal School until grade eight and then helped her mother care for her brothers, sisters and their farm home. She married the love of her life, Ernest Walter Lagore, on June 3, 1942. The two of them worked on farms until 1946 when Ernest got a job as a butcher in the Stettler Coop. They had three children, son Ernest Allan and two daughters Darlene Mae and Netta Marie. The remainder of their lives they lived in Stettler where family events came first but they were also very active in the community, and in the United Church. They enjoyed dancing, playing cards, going to picnics, camping and sports events. Mabel started working outside the home again in 1955 for Charles Meat Provisioning and worked there for many years. In 1975, Mabel and Ernest bought Jimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware and ran it until they retired in 1981. They had always enjoyed traveling and went on a vacation every year. Highlights were trips to England, Mexico and Hawaii. When they retired they bought a motorhome and continued to travel to many states and provinces. After Ernest passed away in 1997 Mabel continued her membership in the Bar Harbor Ladies Club and UCW and filled her time with family, friends and community events. She loved to read and was a talented writer. She wrote stories about her early life, siblings and community events. She was very interested in genealogy and gathered information on the Johnstone, Hearonemus, and Dykstra families. She was a talented seamstress so she enjoyed making quilts, and other craft projects. Mabel leaves to mourn her passing her daughter-in-law Margaret Lagore, two daughters, Darlene (Larry) Doell and Netta (Don) Wigington, four grandchildren Brad Lagore (Ken Goodman), Rick (Debbie) Doell, Dale Offord, Kerry Offord (Andy Dickinson), three grandchildren Melanie (Lee) Bates, Christine (Trevor) Wedrick, Braydon Doell and five great grandchildren Jordan, Mackenzie and Sierra Bates, Savannah and Easton Wedrick. Lovingly remembered by her sister, Vera West, and two brothers Robert Johnstone and Glen Johnstone, sisters-in-law Faye Johnstone, Nayda Johnstone. Predeceased by her husband Ernest Lagore, son Allan Lagore, brothers and sisters-in-law Lloyd (Maxine) Johnstone, Clifford Johnstone, Gerald Johnstone, Arnold (Josie) Johnstone, Willard (Joanne) Johnstone, sister and brother-in-law Meryle (Julian) Chinn, sister-in-law Lorraine Chinn. Funeral services will be held at Stettler United Church on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Jan Richardson, minister of Stettler United Church officiating. Interment will be held at Liberal Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her husband Ernest. Following the service family and friends are invited to gather for a time of fellowship and a luncheon by the Stettler U.C.W. Memorial donations may be made to the Stettler United Church Building Fund or the Bar Harbor Camp. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM
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SATURDAY, DEC. 6, 2014 11 AM TO 3 PM AT BYEMOOR HALL 2 PM - PICTURES WITH SANTA 11 AM PURCHASE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE FROM 4-H BEEF CLUB
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WAUGH We Thank our family and friends for the wonderful 70’s 40th Wedding Anniversary Party. Thank You, all who attended, the kind words, cards,flowers and gifts. Special thanks to Brandie, Kevin, Stacie, Dave and Grandkids Dylan, Daniel and Anna and all who helped in anyway to make our special day. We are truly blessed to have such great friends and family. ~Ed and Deb
Tables available for $10.00 each For booking a table phone Twila at 579-3755
Stettler County Seed Cleaning Plant
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING Tuesday, Dec. 9 ~ 7:00 p.m. at the Seed Cleaning Plant
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CANTUS CHOIR
LAWSON We would like to take this opportunity to express our thank you to Dr. Lockhat, Dr. Elliot and Dr. Fairfax for the wonderful care they gave Gordon during his illness and passing. We could not ask for better care from the nursing staff at the Stettler General Hospital and Home Care staff. We have thoroughly appreciated the sincere condolences, baking, flowers, donations and visits from our friends and neighbours.
Christmas Concert
Directed by Gordon Moorlag
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 7:30 p.m. Stettler Alliance Church
$10 per person Students free
BARBARA LAWSON LONA & GARTH BENJAMIN AND FAMILY
Tickets available at the door and from choir members Oilfield
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Classifieds PLEASE READ YOUR AD Advertisers should read their ad the FIRST DAY IT APPEARS and report any errors in time for the next publication. The Stettler Independent is responsible for only the first incorrect insertion. RATES: Word Ads - 1st Week 25 Words 1-25 $16.32 each week after $14.28 additional words .27 cents ea. Garage Sale ads $21.85 addditional words .30 cents ea. (5% gst must be added )
DEADLINE:. MONDAYS @ NOON Classified Hotline 1-877-223-3311
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TKS CONTROLS LTD.
4605 - 41 St., Stettler
www.tkscontrols.ca
We are currently seeking applications for the full time position of:
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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
Junior Draftsperson – AutoCadd knowledge required – Pressure Piping experience an asset – Competitive wages – Excellent benefits with RRSP program
Please email your resume to roxann@tkscontrols.ca
EYE SPY… SPY… EYE Look for your name in the Classifieds (stating you’re a winner) and come to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize, compliments of KFC!
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Employment #700 - #920
“B” Pressure Welders Required Pressure vessel experience preferred. Benefits package available. By contract or by hand. Shop located north of Halkirk
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DAIRY farm in Lacombe is looking for full time or part time workers. Hours are 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wage depending on experience. 403-782-3325
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FULL-TIME/PART-TIME HELP WANTED on 4000 head feedlot/ stocker operation, located south of Botha. Experience with cattle and farm machinery necessary. Experience with horses an asset but not necessary. Wages $15-$20/hour depending on experience. Duties include pen checking, processing cattle, bedding, feeding and maintenance. Contact Dan 403-741-8456 or dskocdopole@gmail.com
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-athome career today!
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TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid Haulers for Central Alberta. Oilfield tickets req’d. Competitive salary and job bonuses. Resume to terry@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
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is in search of candidates to Àll a marine&motorsports sales position in our new location. The ideal applicant would be good with people, have experience in customer service and be available for work on Saturdays.
HEARTLAND
Production Supervisor/Shop Foreman 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. Shop located north of Halkirk Please forward your resume to resume@capemfg.ca
Oilfield
REQUIRES: “U” Stamp Pressure Vessel Shop
Structural Skid Welders Must have CWB Qualification. A firm understanding of how to read drawings. Experience with FCAW/MCAW. Experience with skid welding preferred.
Please email resumes to Aaron@heartlandmarine.ca or fax resumes Attn: Aaron to 403-742-4471
RESUME@CAPEMFG.CA
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Oilfield
$2500 Bonus Every 100 days IMMEDIATE OPENINGS 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
PRODUCTION TESTING EXPERIENCED SUPERVISORS and TESTERS Day & Night Must have tickets. Top paid wages. Based out of Devon, AB. Email resume to: kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca
Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net Professionals
MATERNITY LEAVE TERM POSITION PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Reporting to the CAO the Planning and Development Officer is responsible for performing functions related to development control, planning and subdivision programs and to provide information and assistance to Town staff, developers, businesses and the public on planning, zoning, subdivisions and development related matters.
Prism Integrated Solutions Inc. isInc. located in Forestburg, AB and is a Prism Integrated Solutions is located in Forestburg, specialty oilfield 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 B Pressure Welder
Applicants must have experience in the positions they are applying for. Prism offers excellent wages, benefito ts,successful job security and Top wages and benefits plan offered candidate 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
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: high quality, dependable, competitive supplier. “B” Pressure, Journeyman We are now accepting resumes for: and
Welders - Apprentice Apprentice Welders Laborers - Labourers 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
The Planning and Development Officer will be required to provide timely, accurate and concise reports to Town of Stettler Council, providing them with information and recommendations in accordance with applicable legislation. Preferred qualifications for the position include: • Considerable experience in municipal planning and development. • Education in land use planning would be considered an asset. • Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation. • Current knowledge of municipal Land Use Bylaws, the Municipal Government Act as well as other associated bylaws, regulations and policies. • Possess knowledge of basic principles and practices of urban planning and development; • Technical report writing, research methods and data compilation; • Familiarity with Land Titles procedures. • Proficient with computers which includes MS Office and experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS is considered to be an asset. • Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping; • Proven written and verbal communications skills, superior analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work as a team member along with a high level of professionalism in public relations; • Valid class 5 drivers’ license. This is a maternity leave position, with a 12 to 14 month term. The Town of Stettler is flexible regarding a full time, part time or contract based position, depending upon the availability of the successful candidate. Interested candidates should forward their resume and references in confidence by 1:00 p.m. on December 10, 2014 to: Leann Graham, Director of Planning and Development 5031 - 50 Street P.O. Box 280 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax: 403-742-1404 Email: lgraham@stettler.net
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CENTRAL ALBERTA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM LOOKING FOR PROJECT BASED CONTRACTORS. Prefer candidates with background in agriculture, business or sciences. Must have post secondary education and have excellent writing, research and communication skills. Must be proficient with MS Office and be able to work independently. Apply in confidence with cover letter and resume to: shan@kbsl.ca
Restaurant/ Hotel
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McDonald’s Restaurants operated by Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. now has positions for Assistant Restaurant Managers. Candidates require 3 - 5 years quick service experience along with some managerial experience. Previous McDonalds experience is an asset. Skills needed include: ability to work with store and other managers, hire and train crew, run effective shifts, maintain food and labour controls, be a brand ambassador to our guests as well as understand, maintain and support the store programs and procedures. Ability to work any days, hours or shifts as restaurants are 24 hours. Annual salary of $40,000. 00 plus benefits. Stores are located at 4419 Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB, 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer County, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer County. Fax resume to 403-783-4251. Email cbay22@telus.net.
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INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE. Responsible for providing professional service to customers in a team atmosphere, thru customer service, product delivery & technical support. Maintain exceptional knowledge of products sold & industry serviced. Proven sales/customer service, time management, above-average communication & computer proficient. High school diploma required; post-secondary schooling advantageous. Apply: hr@hitechseals.com.
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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-723-5051. LOOKING FOR a great career? Riverbend Co-op in Outlook, SK is now hiring for a Meat Manager. Experience required. Contact Dale or Shauna at 306-867-8614 or by email: sforrister.rvrbnd@ sasktel.net.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Looking for trained technicians to work in our Chrysler store. Clean, safe, progressive town of 6,000 in central Alberta. Only hardworking, honest, team builders need apply; lhamelin@ stettlerdodge.com.
F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca
HIRING F/T Outdoor power equipment technician, apprenticeship & benefits avail, good working conditions. Email Resume to darryl@ stettlerrentals.com or Fax to 403-742-8777
JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: awna. com/for-job-seekers
JOURNEYMAN Heavy Duty Mechanic required for oilfield trucking company. Will consider 3rd year apprentice or higher. Full-time position. Phone resume to: 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net.
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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.
Stettler’s Best Read Real Estate Section Reaches Buyers and Sellers Where They Live, Work and Farm
Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Karen Darien Snowden Cannady Chapman
4908 - 51 Street STARTER HOME
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IDEAL STARTER HOME with 3 bdrms/ 2 baths. Newer cabinets in kitchen and finished bsmt. Shingles and siding are only 2 yrs old. Large fenced yard and 2 garages. $188,500.
BI-LEVEL with 1,700 sq. ft. of living space. 3 bdrm / 2 bath. Gleaming hardwood, granite countertops and vaulted ceilings Corner lot, dbl attached garage and fenced. $366,000.
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LIVE YEAR ROUND AT THE LAKE in this impressive 5 bdrm/3 bath home. Walk-out bsmt, wrap around deck and stunning features inside and out. All the winter sports are at your doorstep. $599,000.
4913 - 51 Street
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View Stettler area listings at www.stettlerhomes.com
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ACREAGE
10 ACRES with 1,488 sq. ft. mobile home that has been very well maintained. Beautiful property with awesome landscaping, many outbuildings and only minutes from town. $389,900.
5.3 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND only minutes from town. Utilities are to the property line. If you’ve been thinking of building, this bare acreage would be ideal. $119,900.
Like new Town House. Spacious Renovated Character Home. With 24x32 ft. heated garage on 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cozy gas fire place, maple kitchen, fenced 1/2 acre lot with mature trees. yard. Asking $204,000. Call Now! Only $229,900. Call Today!
Renovated! Between main street and schools. Great for a young couple, retired person or rental property $169,000 Don’t Wait!
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2 bdrm 1 bath home in Alix features a two tiered deck and fully fenced backyard. Extra space for parking and RV storage. $169,900. Call Mike.
1.5 storey charming home with over sized double garage. Walking distance to downtown. Many upgrades throughout. $199,000. Call Sherri.
Recent renovations have been completed in this great family home. Features a deck with wrap around seating and a heated garage. Close to playground. $229,000. Call Mike.
CA0048699
CA0049064
CA0049403/ CA0049435
5 bdrm home has been well looked after. Features an attached single car garage and mother-in-law suite in the basement. $241,900. Call Garry.
1400 sq. ft. home has 3 bdrms and 3 baths. Remodeled kitchen. Includes 2 horse barns, waterers and garage. $390,000. Call Garry.
Development property in a quiet area of Stettler. 5.68 acres with huge trees. A great opportunity! $519,900. Call Ross.
CA0048642
CA0025727
Well appointed home in White Sands. Year round living near Buffalo Lake. Move-in ready! $319,900. Call Ross
This home has a covered veranda & staircase that lends character to this older home. Open concept makes this home excellent for entertaining guests & family. $139,000. Call Atie.
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CA0050076
5 bdrm home in Parkdale. Recents reno and upgrades, with detached garage. $268,900.
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CA0045270
Great revenue property or starter home! Many upgrades throughout. $77,000. Call Edna.
3 bdrm mobile located in Emmerson Acres featuring a large master suite, ensuite and walk in closet. $58,900. Call Doug.
Beautifully designed home with many extras! Double attached garage with under floor heat. Maintenance free deck. $366,500. Call Doug.
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CA0048299
Beautifully designed 4 bdrm home is a must see! Gorgeous master ensuite! Landscaped backyard with underground sprinklers. $399,000. Call Jill.
Mobile home with large addition and many upgrades throughout. Fenced yard. Immediate possession available! $27,000. Call Atie.
Immaculate 2 bdrm home in Big Valley. Built in 2006, landscaped and well cared for. $265,900. Call Ross.
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5 bdrm home with a view of Buffalo Lake in White Sands. Well kept and lots of space. $549,900. Call Brian.
Beautiful modern bi-level home. Large double car garage. Fenced and landscaped yard. $286,000. Call Jill.
CA0048642 CA0049744
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CA0049681
Fabulous open concept family home. In-floor heat throughout. Double attached garage. Underground sprinklers, gated yard for RV parking and deck. $328,000. Call Sherri.
To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca Doug Roberts
Jill Fisher
Apryl Cassidy
Brian Lynn
Garry Rushton
Edna Stuart
Atie Turnbull
Sherri Kuefler
Ross Scheerschmidt
Jason Olson
Mike Roberts
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Central Alberta Co-op Ltd
Sales & Marketing Representative (Stettler, Alberta) Summary: Promote the proper use of crop nutrition products, plant food, and other services offered at McRae Holdings to area producers by building customer relationships that help grow sales for McRae Holdings Ltd. Responsibilities: Âą Support a safe work environment and safe employee practices. Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Âą Supports Key McRae Holdingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vision, Mission, and Business Values. Assists with the development and implementation of strategic marketing plans for plant nutrition. Âą Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times. Âą Provides outstanding and courteous customer service. Âą Promote and support the Agronomy Program. Âą Collaborate with Agronomy Team to develop annual customer programs that include soil testing and recommendations, field mapping, product recommendations, timely and accurate product application, field monitoring as needed, record keeping, and follow-up calls. Âą Responsible for preparing product forecasts, constantly monitoring inventory levels held at branch warehouses and working closely with planners and managers to ensure supply timelines. Âą Identify and implement new promotional tactics to create awareness. Âą Be knowledgable with respect to competitive products. Âą Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, and executes individual customer sales strategies. Âą Executes sales calls with regular and prospective customers to solicit orders. Âą Adheres to McRae Holdings pricing policies and credit terms. Qualifications: Âą 3-5 years of experience in sales or marketing in an Ag related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Âą 4 year Bachelors Degree in an Ag related field is an asset Âą Excellent verbal and written communication skills Âą Willingness and ability to travel locally (Valid License and clean Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract) Âą Proficient in the use of computers,including but not limited to: Excel,Word and Outlook
is a diverse co-operative retailing organization with over 65,000 members in the Central Alberta area. We are currently recruiting for:
Ag Sales Representatives for Stettler and Crossfield In joining Central Alberta Co-op Ltd., you become part of one of the most diverse retail businesses in the Central Alberta area. As one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest locally owned businesses, our operations encompass five grocery stores, Home & Garden Centre, three Agro Centres, two Home & Agro Centres, six Gas Bars, four Liquor Stores and a Petroleum Bulk Sales Division. Central Alberta Co-op employs over 600 employees who are dedicated to providing the best possible customer service. Central Alberta Co-op is looking for two highly motivated, self-starting Sales Representatives whose goal is to develop and grow the customer base within their retail area and to market agri-product services. This position is responsible to: * Manage a defined client base within a defined area to meet and exceed area sales, financial and operating targets. * Pro-actively become involved in the business decision-making process of specified customers, helping to make farm production and marketing decisions. * Develop and maintain effective relationships with current and potential future customers. * Provide timely service, marketing options, agro information and advice to current and potential customers. * Co-ordinate the movement of farm supplies and related administrative requirements in conjunction with customers and operations staff. * Participate in market area promotional activities. * Contact producers on farm based customer strategies in order to increase awareness of customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/business needs. Requires: * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) * Agricultural background * Strong knowledge of agriculture and ability to provide cost effective services for growers. * Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook * Will require extended hours in peak season * Geographical knowledge of retailsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sales area Central Alberta Co-op offers: * Competitive salary, excellent benefits including Extended Health and Vision Care, Dental, Long Term Disability, Group and Dependent Life Insurance, Pension, and Personal Development opportunities. Human Resources Manager Central Alberta Co-op Ltd 6201 - 46 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z1 Fax: (403) 341-5811 E-mail: c.krogman@centralab.coop We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Stettler â&#x20AC;˘ 403-742-4177
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PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions: * Quality Control Manager (You will have trade or technical education, Quality Control training/ coursework / certification, Project Management Training. Fabricator/ welder experience, 3 - 5 years QC experience and CWB Supervisor Certification. Class 3A Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s\Licence an asset) * General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler * 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com
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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. 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.
Business Opportunities
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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. 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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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
WINTER START GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘
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EXPERIENCED HOG FARM WORKERS NEEDED. All areas of the barn. Must have 2 yrs of previous experience. $18/hr or higher depending on exp. + benefits. F/T year round work. Resumes can be faxed to 403-748-4613
FULL-TIME GENERAL MANAGER required for Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. Must be highly motivated with strong business management, negotiating, financial planning, leadership, team building, strategic thinking & organizational skills. Duties: Office operations, staff supervision, marketing, sponsorship & communication. Email resume with covering letter & references: bsteadward@ rodeocanada.com. Website: rodeocanada.com.
Employment Training
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MEDICAL BILLING Trainees needed! Learn to process & submit claims for hospitals and doctors! No experience needed! Local training gets you ready to work! 1-888-627-0297.
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ClassDuty 1 Drivers Heavy Mechanic â&#x20AC;˘ Oilfield Tickets Preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-Abstract - Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic â&#x20AC;˘ OilfiAbstract eld Experience Preferred - Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive Wage - Must have own tools â&#x20AC;˘ Benefit Package - Competitive Wage â&#x20AC;˘ RRSP Plan - Benefi t Package Fax resume to: 403-742-6590 Email: stettler@terroco.com or drop off resume at Stettler office
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NOW HIRING! Join our growing team. We have career opporunities available in our Edmonton location:
• Heavy Equipment Technicians (Apprentice or Journeyman) 12345 • Positions available in the shop and field • Resident position available in Bonnyville, Edson, Hinton. Apply online at www.brandtjobs.com. Enter “Edmonton” into the search field on the Job Opportunities page. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com or by calling 306-791-8923. Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program.
Truckers/ Drivers
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HIRING
• Class 1 Drivers & Class 3 Drivers • Pressure Truck Driver
Scheduled days off. Home every evening. H2S and First Aid certification would be an asset. Please fax resume to 403-742-2760 attention Steve or email to steve@parcelstrucking.com Misc. Help
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Tankstore Ltd.
is currently accepting resumes
Experienced Structural Welder Welders *Strong Work Ethic *Pride In The Finished Product *Competitive Wages *Benefit Package PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME: codees@tankstore.ca Misc. Help
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MOONWALKERS Indoor Play Centre
Moonwalkers is seeking a mature, active and enthusiastic individual for a part-time position. The successfull candidate must be available to work days, evenings and weekends and will be subject to have a criminal record check. Duties include but not limited to: - Processing Cash Transactions - Computer Use - Answering Phone - Booking Functions - Daily Cleaning Candidates Must Be: - Able to work with children, youth and general public - Able to work independently when required - Be physically able to preform the duties of the position Closing Date: - Open until suitable candidate is selected Please submit your resume & cover letter to: Moonwalkers, c/o Box 145 ,Alix, AB. T0C 0B0 ATTN: CoraLee Brookes Email: recreation@villageofalix.ca Fax 403-747-2226 All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those selected of an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please
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RSSJ Holdings Ltd.
O/A Tim Horton’s
Supervisor
is a diverse co-operative retailing organization with over 65,000 members in the Central Alberta area. We are currently recruiting for:
Gas Bar Cashier @ Stettler Gas Bar & Car Wash Currently recruiting for: Gas Bar Cashier Full Time Position - 40 hours/week Duties include: Customer service, operate cash register, dispense fuel as required, stocking and general housekeeping, Afternoon/evening and weekend availability. Central Alberta Co-op offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, training opportunities. Apply in store at 4821 - 62 St. Stettler or to: Human Resources Manager 6201 – 46 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z1 Email: c.krogman@centralab.coop Fax: 403-341-5811 Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Misc. Help
6608 - 50th Ave, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L2
Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.
You’re at home here.
850
Don’t waste time sifting through garbage online. Find what you need from a trusted source.
Full Time / Part Time / Shift Work Night / Overnight / Early Morning / Weekend Some high school education
It’s part of our promise
$13.50 Per Hour Wage based on experience/availability Please send resume to rsilva2649@gmail.com
Phone 403-742-1755
…TO GIVE YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED. From a safe workplace and open communication to the right training and the opportunity for personal/professional development, AltaGas Utilities provides its employees with the resources they need to discover fulfilling careers.
Aspen Ford is in need of a:
Shuttle Driver Applicants must have a clear drivers abstract, a class five license and be good with people. The idea applicant would be able to lift over 30lbs and be comfortable on his or her feet for extended periods. Please email resumes to: Mathew@aspenford.ca or fax 403-742-1544 Attn: Mathew
Headquartered in Leduc, only minutes south of Edmonton, AltaGas Utilities, with 16 district locations throughout Alberta, safely and dependably distributes natural gas to more than 70,000 residents in over 90 communities across the province. We deliver high-quality customer service in a positive work environment.
TECHNICIAN TRAINEE, DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS – STETTLER Progressive Salary Range: $29.91 - $35.92/hour As a Technician Trainee, Distribution Operations, you will be trained to maintain 14115NA0 and operate our natural gas pipeline systems and associated equipment and become a fully qualified technician. Duties include providing line locates for excavators, customer service calls, meter read verification/meter replacement, system operation/ maintenance and emergency response. Qualifications will include: • High school diploma
TKS CONTROLS LTD.
4605 - 41 St., Stettler
www.tkscontrols.ca
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools, equipment and instruments • Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, decision-making skills and strong work ethic • Maintain and promote good working relationships and excellent customer service • Demonstrate proficient computer skills
We are currently seeking applications for full time positions of:
Instrument Tech Journeyperson & Apprentices (all years)
Electrician Journeyperson & Apprentices (3rd & 4th years)
403.742.2395
OR THIS?
Excellent Benefits Email resume to inquiries@tkscontrols.ca For more information call: 403-740-4071
• Demonstrate ability to exercise judgment, act on own initiative and work independently maintaining a high level and quality of performance • Demonstrate safe work habits and adherence to safety regulations • Must reside within thirty (30 minutes) of our Stettler district office • Qualifications that include a Gas Fitters B ticket, and gas utility operations experience would be considered an asset AltaGas Utilities employs individuals who are committed to safety and demonstrate a work ethic that includes honesty, loyalty, respect, reliability, accountability and ethical behaviour. For further information and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.agutl.com.
www.agutl.com
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Business and Services Directory TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS Accounting
Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting
1010
4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB
1010
Contractors
1100
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
www.gkdpca.com
Automotive
1029
-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years
403-742-1330 Drafting & Design
1120
Thorogood Pinches
&
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
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lbe Stah vice er
Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et, t, et Stettler AB AB info@leschert.net
5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686 AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
Chapman and Co.
Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
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
galen@railsidedesign.com
Health Care
1210
No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON
403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
Furnace Cleaning
1193
403-742-3418 Dr. E. LYNES
1196
HEARTLAND GLASS
Chiropractor 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank
â&#x20AC;˘ Locks repinned & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Windshields repaired & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors â&#x20AC;˘ All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
C.R. GLASS
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
403-742-4533
1260
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529
LTD.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Service Specialistsâ&#x20AC;?
Randy Long â&#x20AC;˘ Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Automotive Needs
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
Eavestroughing
1130
FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.
Call Barry Harvey
403-742-8838 *27 years experience*
Cleaning
1070
Cleaning
1070
Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Residential and Business Cleaning Please Call 403-742-0477 For quotes and hourly rates Book now for 2015! fdchu@shaw.ca
Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street
Misc. Services
1290
â&#x20AC;˘ Computer Repair, Training, Network Installations & other IT related services.
Locally owned and operated in the Stettler area. Mobile: 403-741-8715 OfďŹ ce: 403-742-0030 Email: Tyler@sovereignsupport.com
sovereignsupport.com
Plumbing & Heating
403-742-3411
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 1-800-347-2540.
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403-742-5237
Business getting nowhere?
ADVERTISE! 403.742.2395
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
3R
Management
Phone: 403-742-4437
Misc. Services
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
Misc. Services
ourlaw2@telus.net
Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building
1260
Ph.
Fax 403-742-2522
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
Legal Services
LL. B.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping people in Motion...â&#x20AC;?
Phone 403-742-2683 Legal New patients welcome Services
1-877-223-3311 403-309-3300
Lori R. Reule
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, 4806 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB lenses and contacts 403-742-EARS(3277) Open Monday to Friday Treatment of eye 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. disease, injuries and (Closed over lunch & on holidays) surgical co-management
Reputable
Glass Shops
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
403-742-3007
(Beside A & W)
1054
TEL: 403-742-6277
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
4607 - 59 St., Stettler
5â&#x20AC;?Continuous Eaves â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gutter Cleanâ&#x20AC;? Leaf Protection
Cabinet Makers
5014 - 50 St., Stettler 403-742-4504
â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrical We Do Itâ&#x20AC;?
403-742-2520
Quality Collision Repair and Professional Serviceâ&#x20AC;Ś Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com
Hauck Optometry & Hearing
House Plan Design Stettler Furnace Cleaning Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg Qualified and
JT AUTO BODY LTD. MoDnrafting S
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
1210
PERFORMANCE
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson
www.numeratax.com
4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
Health Care
1150
G K D P
403-742-3141
Certified General Accountants
Electrical
today
1290
Misc. Services
1290
Misc. Services
1290
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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
Auctions
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AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Dec. 7 Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net
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.
1620
A-STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans high cube & insulated containers 40’ HC. Winter Specials in stock now. Self unloading delivery. Phone toll free 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
EquipmentHeavy
1660
LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
1630
2006 PETERBUILT 18.3 M3 Aluminum Wabash 406 Code Tank. Truck has 550 Cat engine. Well maintained. In Edson. Asking $90,000 + GST. Call 780-723-4781 or 780-728-9502.
Firewood
Firewood
SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD 4.5 kms. West of Stettler Call 403-323-0744
Office Supplies
1660
SPLIT FIREWOOD Dried, Shedded, on Pallets Pine & Tamarack Wood Pick up in yard or UFA Bulk Fuel Delivery Available Volume Discounts.
403-876-2422 Distributor for
Blaze King Stoves 403-740-3285 403-742-2647
Serving Stettler for 10 years
Misc. Help
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Independent CLASSIFIEDS
1800
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case
Wanted To Buy
1930
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.
2190
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
880
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
Land for Sale
BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. 1 Bedroom, $800/mo. 2 Bedroom, $1100/mo. plus D.D. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828 LARGE 2 BEDROOM overlooking Alix Lake, 1 1/2 bath, oak cupboards, vaulted ceiling, wood fireplace, washer/ dryer usage, garage access, $950/mo. utils. incl’d, plus dd. Avail. asap. 403-304-0146, 403-747-3806.
3110
Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
OR
Gary G. Grant, Barrister & Solicitor
403-742-4437 Toll Free: 1-877-966-8357
STETTLER MINI STORAGE
4150
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
Industrial Shop/Land for Sale in Stettler, AB $335,000
• 7500 ft quonset shop on 1 acre • 208V and 480V service • Overhead radiant heat and 4 exhaust fans • 2 bathrooms • Two 16’ wide x 14’ high automatic overhead doors • Option to buy 12’ x 40’ office skid and 30’ x 40’ heated/insulated tent • Great setup for a welding or machine shop
We currently have opportunities at our Legacy Junction Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Camrose, AB.
Farm Equipment
Contact St. George’s Anglican Church 403-742-2149
2010
with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...
995 plus GST/HST
Value Ad Network
Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper
The ideal candidate will possess proven communication and interpersonal skills; ambition and organizational skills; an orientation to accuracy and detail; and excellent customer service skills. An agriculture background is an asset.
Interested candidates should upload their résumé and cover letter online by visiting www.richardson.ca before December 12, 2014 or apply in-person at Richardson Pioneer Legacy Junction, Junction of Hwy 13 & 56, Camrose, AB T4V 4E7, or by Fax: (780) 679-5275.
Meeting room and hall with kitchen for rent.
Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $
Location Assistants contribute to the safe, efficient and profitable operation of a grain handling and/or crop input facility. Specific responsibilities include the storage and shipping of Western Canadian grains; operational support and assistance to location staff and customers; the operation of facility equipment and controls; and providing excellent customer service.
Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.
3200
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Location Assistants
The work hours for this position will be based on a modified work week schedule.
Misc. For Rent
Call Jeff at 403-742-6400 or email jeff@alliedfab.com
A COMPANY ON THE MOVE
3160
Storage Space
2
This is a remarkable time for global agriculture and for Richardson. Our industry is undergoing unprecedented change with increasing world demand, and our company is experiencing transformational growth. Richardson International is Canada’s largest, privately owned agribusiness and is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing.
3060
Suites
SW2-40-16-W4 NW8-40-16-W4 Offices Land also available for Rent THIS WEEK’S CALL: 403-574-2426, EYE SPY WINNER IS Terry Ziegler 403-740-0054 Please come into the
Buildings For Sale For Rent #3000 - #3200
3060
4070
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Grain, Feed Hay
Suites
1/2 DUPLEX, 2 bedrooms, 4 appliances, $600/mo. + utilities, $600 d.d., close to hospital. N/S, no pets. Available Dec. 24. 403-742-8190. SMALL house in Donalda w/private deck, fenced yard, garage, can be 1 or 2 bdrm. $700/mo. + utils,., 403-883-2819
Farms/ Land
Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395
3020
Houses/ Duplexes
Storage Space
3160
12345 Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace. Steel containers from 8' - 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.
Richardson values diversity in the workplace. Women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM
Real Estate #4000 - #4190 Acreages
4050
BARE ACREAGE FOR SALE, 400 meters north of John Deere, 5 acres, $169,000. Phone 403-742-5830.
4090
Manufactured Homes
2013 SRI HOME 20 X 76: mint condition, 3 bedroom, 2 bath $125,000. 1995 Noble Acceptance 16 X 76: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, available immediately. $49,000. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit us at www. unitedhomescanada.com.
Buildings For Sale
4150
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.
Out Of Town Property
4170
RV LOT OWNERSHIP. Radium, BC (almost half price) $39,900. - $49,900. Enjoy golf, lake, hiking, great people. 75% sold; www.mountain-shadowsresort.com. You Tube http://youtu.be/qcyKuYpE8AQ. 403-701-4623.
Investment Opportunities
4180 BE YOUR OWN BOSS:
Incredible business opportunity. The dry cleaning business has been operating in Stettler for approximately 20 years. Large market area. Great “Mom & Pop” family business. Selling for value of equipment at a drastically reduced price. Only dry cleaning business in Stettler. Contact Andy Birch at Royal LePage Network Realty Corp at 403-742-3069.
Mortgages Bought/Sold
4190
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. GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com. DO YOU OWN real estate? I offer 1st & 2nd mortgages with no credit check. Get approved today. Call 1-866-405-1228 or email: info@ firstandsecondmortgages.ca
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
4070
Farms/ Land
Transportation #5000-5300
5030
Cars
2000 VW Jetta, Black October 2014: Inspection, new winter tires, windshield and wiper blades, rear ceramic disc brake pads. Sold as is $2,600 cash. 403-741-2274.
5050
Trucks
1995 MAZDA B3000 Truck. 174,000 km. New battery, winter tires. Call 403-343-2043
Public Notice #6000
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
6010
Public Notices
Notice to Creditors And Claimants Estate of
Kay Lorraine Dyck
who died on October 25, 2014 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by
January 2, 2015 with Schnell Hardy Jones LLP Barristers & Solicitors at Box 1240, 4902-51 Street Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 Phone: 403-742-4436 and provide your claim.
details
LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER Trent and Leah Erickson hereby offer for sale by tender the following briefly described property subject to the reservations and exceptions contained in the existing certificates of title: NE 2-39-18 W4, containing 160 acres more or less; (hereinafter called the “Property”). The sale of the Property is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: 1. Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the Property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status.
4. Tenders will be received by Landman Reule Law Office no later than 12:00 o’clock noon on January 5, 2015 and should be delivered in a sealed envelope marked “Erickson Tenders”. Please note: Landman Reule Law Office will be closed January 1st and 2nd, 2015.
Public Notices
Effective December 6, 2014 Downtown Drycleaners will be closed for renovations to serve you better. Thank you. 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: 1.
5. Buyer must provide Landman Reule Law Office with a deposit by way of certified cheque or bank draft equal to 10% of the purchase price within 5 business days of the Buyer receiving notice that their tender has been accepted by the Vendor. 6. The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before January 30th, 2015 (“Possession Date”).
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
Commercial Property
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
3rd Shop- 60’ x 40’ -2400 sq ft Metal building, insulated, infrared heat, single phase power. Small office with mezzanine on top, 10’x14’ & 12’x14’ shop door with electric door opener. Huge parking lot. Rent price dependent on duration of lease. Triple net. Separate living accommodations on site can be provided
Email or Call: dreinhart@telus.net 403-740-6630 SUV's
PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE
5040 Want to save big $$$ on car or truck parts? Go to www.aarda.com and click on Find Green Recycled Parts Clicking the tab Find a Local Recycler will show location and 12345
contact information for our member yards, who follow responsible environmental practices. Good for the Earth, good for your wallet and good for your vehicle!
Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association
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 403-742-5437 during business hours
BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)
780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY
Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6’s Land-Use Bylaw No. 1443-10:
(STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
1.
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY
4110
1st and 2nd Shops- 50’x90’ Duplex style construction, Metal Building, South and North sides identical. Office Space @1000sq ft with bathroom, Shop floor 25’x70’ 1750 sq ft, with bathroom, 14ft overhead doors, insulated, 2 walk in doorways, 3 phase power available, Huge parking lot, rent dependent on duration of lease.
Home Occupation
6010
403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])
8. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Please provide contact information, including a phone number, with the tender. LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule Barrister & Solicitor 4819 - 51 Street, Box 1630 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0
2834-2014 Lot 17, Block 1, Plan 5128KS 6121 - 50A Avenue Tranquil Raindrop Massage
Leann Graham Planning & Development Services
7. Property taxes to be adjusted as of Possession Date.
3 SHOPS FOR RENT
403.742.2395
6010
PUBLIC NOTICE Downtown Dry Cleaner’s new management requires all customers to pick up clothing currently being housed on premises. Any clothing not picked up by December 6, 2014 will be disposed of. 1649671 Alberta Inc. will not be responsible for any losses.
3. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T.
PRICE REDUCED ~Now willing to separate shop ~Sitting on 2 acre lot in total
The right place to find the right person for the job.
Public Notices
2. The Property contains approximately 160 cultivated acres.
of
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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2.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
14102 P.T. SW 28-39-19 W4 38253 Rge Rd 19-5 Steven & Lorna Fischer
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
DP 14103 Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 9821794 106, 39368 Rge Rd 19-2 Larry & Marcella Heck
Warehousing & Storage (limited to 20 self-storage units and Signage 4’ x 8’
Agricultural Operation (Market Garden)
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, PO Box 1270, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 not later than December 10, 2014. The notice must contain the reason for the appeal. Jacinta Donovan & Cara McKenzie, Development Officers
PUBLIC HEARING
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
Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaw:
403-742-2999
BYLAW 1526-14, providing for the rezoning of Lot B Block 2 Plan 2275KS from the Country Residence (CR) District to the Manufactured Home Park (MHP) District and to rezone East Portion - Lot B Plan 6240HW from the Country Residence (CR) District to the Country Residence Agricultural (CRA) District.
(Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935
The public may inspect a copy of the amending bylaws at the County Administration Building during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND?
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Page 24 The Stettler Independent
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Independent SCHOOL ZONE
Christ-King wraps up November By Elli Anderson & Abbey Bohn, Grade 8 Students The last week of November proved to be a very busy week for all of ChristKing. With the ending of certain events, and the beginning of others, December is shaping up to be an eventful month. Swimming lessons wrapped up on Nov. 25. Students enjoyed a last fun day at the pool. A big thanks to the Stettler Recreation Centre, and the many lifeguards that took time to work with our students. Thank you to Mr. Wik for organizing the event, and to all the teachers for be-
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ing so flexible. All the students look forward to returning again next year. The Grade 1 class, accompanied by a handful of other students, travelled to the Stettler Community Hall on Nov. 26, to perform for the Festival of Lights Seniors’ Tea. Performing to the theme of “It happened in the Country,” students dressed in their cowboy hats and bandanas to bring the theme to life. Despite some stage fright, the students did a wonderful job. A big thanks to Mrs. Bohn for organizing and practicing for the event. Parent-teacher interviews were on Nov. 27. Despite the bad weather, the majority of parents made it to see the school and their child’s teacher. Baked goods and babysitting services were offered by junior high students as a fundraiser for future dances. Thank you to all the students who helped, and all parents who visited.
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Christ-King participated in Moustache Spirit Day on November 28. Your continued support is always appreciated. On Nov. 28, Spirit Squad
encouraged Christ-King to show their support for ‘Movember’ by having a Mous-
tache Spirit Day. Staff and students came to school displaying all manners of
support. From moustache inspired clothing, to fake moustaches; everyone had a blast dressing up. Also on Nov. 28 was Christ-King’s first ever Dance Party Friday. Led by Spirit Squad, the entire school went to the gym at lunch recess to do some zumba-like routines. Helped by Miss. Kroes (Grade 6/7) and Miss. Keessar (Grade 2/3), Spirit Squad choreographed dance moves to two different songs. Students had a blast moving and grooving and avoiding the cold outside. Spirit Squad will be hosting a Dance Party every Friday for the rest of the year. Advent concert practice continues as Christ-King gears up for the concert on Dec. 17. Classes are now practicing their songs, and costumes are being put together. Teachers and students alike are getting excited to see the production come together. Stay tuned Stettler.
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