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Low unemployment rates makes for employees’ market Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER With an unemployment rate in east-central Alberta at 2.6 per cent, the job market in the community is definitely that of the employee, according to at least one employer in town. When the employment rate falls so low, it becomes difficult to find and to keep employees, according to Chris Strachey, the regional communications manager for Alberta Works. A comfortable unemployment rate for a community is about five per cent, he noted. “If it’s under five per cent, employers start having job vacancies or begin having a hard time keeping employees,” he said. While he said Alberta’s booming job market – one of the most
aggressive market in the country for the past several years – has changed, Alberta is still a destination province for people from the eastern provinces, where good-paying work can be harder to find. The era of people coming with no experience and being able to pick up a high-paying job simply by being present is coming to an end, however. “We don’t see as much of that now,” he said. “For people with experience and with a good work ethic, though, the opportunities still exist.” Though the east-central area stretches from Red Deer all the way to the Saskatchewan border, Strachey was able to elaborate more on Stettler specifically. “There are 52 Stettler jobs posted on the Canada-Alberta job bank right now in a wide va-
riety of fields, including trades, health care, retail, oil field, transportation, warehousing, sales, agriculture and restaurants,” he said in an email. “Jobs range from high-skill to lowskill/entry level.” Alberta Works Centre in Stettler has a consistent flow of clients, with about 400 visits per month, he said, adding that the number is just heads through the door. Some people may come more than once. According to Strachey, the province is likely to be short 96,000 workers by 2023. When the markets collapsed in 2008, even Alberta’s employment dipped, but numbers from the province show a steady increase over the past several years. In October 2013, the province saw roughly 2,230,500 employed. This year, the number
has risen to just over 2,290,000. Hospitality struggles to keep employees People visiting Boston Pizza can find its manager, Matt Ghesquire, taking on all sorts of duties. Some days he works in the kitchen and other days he acts as host. He’s delivered pizzas to households and he’s acted as a server. “You can’t have this sort of job unless you’re willing to work 70-hour weeks,” he said during a brief break. Ghesquire has managed Boston Pizza for a year now, but has a long history in the service industry. He was brought to Stettler by his employer to learn the kitchen, as aspect of the job with which he was not yet familiar, and he found himself becoming the restaurant manager instead. continued on page 4
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Simon Ivascu, Jake Losen and Stefan Ivascu perform as the Freedom Singers during the Erskine Evangelical Free Church’s annual Christmas banquet at the Stettler Community Hall on Saturday, Dec. 6. and of his journey across the ocean, stowed away deep within the cargo hold of a large ship, where he and his fellow escapee nearly died from lack of oxygen, food and water. Though the voyage challenged his faith, he said he couldn’t have survived without the guiding hand of God. “I was not alone through the whole journey, the almighty God was with me,” Simon said. “I simply cannot deny the hand of God.” Senior pastor Ross Helgeton said that the intent of the annual banquet is to give back to the community and to make sure people are aware of the church’s presence. “We feel the community does a lot for us,” he said. “We just want people to come and have a good time
. . . I say we want people to know that we’re there, and there for them.” Helgeton reported that a total of 336 people attended, the largest turnout in the four years the church has held the banquet. He estimated that only one third of those attending were part of the Erskine congregation. The banquet featured a catered meal served by Teresa’s Catering of Donalda. Helgeton welcomed the crowd to begin the event, while board chair Larry Henry asked the blessing on the food. The band performed following the meal, with Simon cracking jokes about “how hard it is to sing on a full stomach.” Their repertoire included gospel songs old and new, and the trio invited the au-
dience to sing along with several Christmas carols, including “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World.” Several songs had personal significance for band members, including “Try Jesus,” which Stefan had sung during a performance on a cruise ship years prior, just after learning that his family had lost all its possessions in an apartment fire. Simon also recalled how, during his trip across the ocean, his companion had begun singing the Gaither family classic “Because He Lives” in their native tongue. He and his brother then sang the song, with the audience joining later in English. For more information on the group, visit freedomsingers.com. For details on the church, visit erskinefree. com.
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Holiday check-stop raises more than $7K Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Members of the community opened their wallets big time this past weekend for the annual emergency services charity check-top on Highway 12, as the volunteers brought in more than $7,000 in donations. The check-stop, which took place on Highway 12 on Dec. 6, was held by Stettler RCMP, Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue, Heartland Victim Services, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Town of Stettler bylaw enforcement and Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). “We had a big group from SADD,” Const. Bill Lewadniuk said. “gthey were a big help with their enthusiasm.” Other than a warning from Lewadniuk to one driver to buckle up, the check-stop didn’t reveal any problems, and everyone was in good spirits. “We had one person make a $1,000 donation,” Lewadniuk noted, adding that the generosity of everyone was appreciated. Though he wasn’t certain, the constable also believes this year’s number beats the record year the check-
stop had in 2013, but the numbers are in the hands of Victim Services. A representative from Victim Services was unavailable by press time. “We owe a big thanks to commercial vehicle (inspection),” Lewadniuk added. “They brought their big truck for us to stay warm in.” Fender benders on rise as drivers adjust to winter weather Though there have been no major accidents in the past week and no other major incidents, the police have been busy responding to minor fender benders. “They’re stacking up,” Lewadniuk said. The arrival of winter weather landed hard in late November, dumping a good heap of snow on Stettler roads, but unlike much of the province, which saw a good number of serious collisions and road closures, drivers in Stettler seemed to have the sense to stay off the roads during the snowstorm. However, since then, the fenders have been bending as drivers adjust to the slippery and mushy roads. With weather warming and cooling, roads are becoming increasingly icy, something people need to be aware of when driving, Lewadniuk
Santa brightens up breakfast for Halkirk families Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Families in Halkirk and area were up and about bright and early on Sunday to ring in the Christmas season, enjoy a hot breakfast and visit with Santa at the community hall. Breakfast with Santa is organized annually by the Halkirk Elks, explained Dale Kent, speaking to the Independent as he ate his meal on Sunday, Dec. 7. “It’s something we do every year, and have done since the land before time,” said Kent, adding that the number of young families in the area has decreased in recent years. “There’s not that many kids around here anymore,” he said. “Every year’s a challenge.” Still, Sunday morning saw a steady stream of parents, kids and seniors turning up at the hall for a plate
of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham and fresh fruit. The meal was $6 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. A group of junior high students from Mother Teresa School had arrived around 8 a.m. to help prepare and serve the meal. There was also a bake sale to benefit the students. Kent said they were anticipating close to 150 people for breakfast, while Santa made his appearance around 10 a.m. The Elks contribute to several causes in the area, and also work in co-operation with the hall board to provide funding and assist with maintenance. Some of their events are fundraisers, but Kent said the Christmas breakfast is an opportunity to give back to the people in the district. “We just like to do this for the community,” he said.
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Hamster balls a highlight of student carnival Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER William E. Hay Composite High School was alive with activity last week as students hosted a family carnival, filling the gym and halls with games, crafts and other attractions. Grade 12 student Alden Mueller, president of the student union, said the carnival, held Friday, Dec. 5, was organized in collaboration with six other groups, each of which will share in the proceeds.
“Each student group doesn’t have a lot of money,” he said. “Instead of a dance, we decided to do this.” Getting other groups involved allowed the student union to share the load, while also providing those groups with more exposure. Lending a hand were students from Be the Change, Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD), the yearbook committee, the athletic board, the fine arts board and the Gay-Straight Alliance. A popular attraction was the set
of inflatable human hamster balls. Guests waited in line for their chance to roll around on the gym floor or attempt to charge each other in a sort of gentle jousting match. Mueller, who was overseeing that area of the carnival, said it was attracting a steady stream of guests, noting, “I’ve been kind of stuck in this corner.” The SADD group offered both an obstacle course and a bean bag toss, both with a unique twist. Participants had to wear goggles that obscured their vision, imitat-
ing the feeling of being impaired. “We’ve had some kids come back a couple of times,” said Nicole Philpot, explaining that the goggles could imitate different levels of impairment, up to five times the legal blood alcohol limit. Some of the cones lining the obstacle course showed the impact of having been stepped on multiple times, while players of the bean bag toss invariably tossed them too far to the left. Be the Change hosted a cakewalk contest, while various craft
projects were available in the hallways. Guests could pose for pictures with Santa Claus, or later, use the photo booth set up by the yearbook committee. There was also a concession stand with snacks and drinks, lots of other games and challenges, and attractions like face painting and balloon animals. Mueller said the student union will continue to be busy hosting more activities, including dances, next semester. The total raised Friday night was not available at press time.
Water on the minds of Erskine residents Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER For the Erskine residents that came to a ratepayers’ meeting hosted by the County of Stettler on Wednesday, Dec. 3, water was the issue most concerning. Discussions on the current status and cost of the reservoir, whether or not Erskine is going to have water piped in on the Shirley McClellan line, surface water draining and sewage were all high in the minds of attendees, as did the cost of land purchases and development. The meeting was hosted by county CAO Tim Fox and Erskine councillors Joe Gendre and James Nibourg, though other employees and members of council
were present as well. The county has a twophase plan for a new subdivision in Erskine, with the first part now in the engineering stages, it was confirmed. Landscaping will begin once the land surveys are done. One resident inquired if the rumour that these new developments could not have basements was true, which the county debunked. The subdivision is being engineered to allow gravity to do a lot of the work in delivering water and taking away waste, Rick Green, director of engineering, explained. At present, if houses were to be built on the land as-is, a basement would interfere with that, he said. However, by the time the building begins, there will be fill from re-
quired excavations which will raise the proposed site by about a metre, if not more, making the gravityenhanced system possible with basements. The only thing preventing basements would be if water is found under the site, which is not anticipated but cannot be ruled out, Green noted. Residents inquired whether homes in Erskine would be serviced by the Shirley McClellan water line, which at present are drawing water from wells. A water fill station and reservoir in Erskine will be drawing water from the line come spring, if there are no construction delays, but the homes are not slated to be attached to the line, councillors said. “This is a hot-button is-
sue,” Gendre explained, adding that some people are for it and others are against it. “This is up to the residents of Erskine. If you want water, get a petition going.” The cost of the new reservoir, at an estimated cost of $2.7 million, was a concern to at least one resident at the meeting. The number is not just the reservoir, it was explained, but everything to do with the reservoir, from the purchase of the land, connecting to the Shirley McClellan line, installing and paving turning lanes, and necessary studies as per the Alberta government. Ensuring the reservoir could grow to expand Erskine’s growing population as well as act as a filling
station for fire and rescue added dollars to the final figure, but the structure is set to grow with the community meaning it is something that will last for decades. The project is so far on point both in timeframes and in cost, so overruns are not expected. The county also recently received its federal gas tax grant, and applied the $277,325 in funding toward the Erskine reservoir project, county spokesperson Niki Thorsteinsson said after the meeting. Residents were assured some of the spring run-off problems caused by piled snow from road clearing and other snow removal should not be an issue this coming spring, as the county is removing snow from
the town rather than piling it up. One resident, who had piled snow take down a section of his fence last winter, was reassured the same would not happen this year. The sewage lagoon is in good shape, it was reported, with minimal sludge build up. The treatment centre is also in good condition, with two grinding pumps handling the community’s effluence, and a third in storage in backup in case one went down. The biggest concern about sustaining the grinding pumps is making sure nothing beyond human waste and waste paper goes down the drains. continued on page 30
Low unemployment rates makes for employees’ market continued from front page “It can be hard to find good employees,” he said. “A lot of people view these sort of jobs as a ‘stop over,’ especially restaurant jobs.” Ghesquire said he sometimes sees resumes with more than four or five jobs listed in a year or two-year window, something that
sets off alarm bells in his head. “People are looking for a quick buck,” he said. “These resumes are people who’ll leave a job for another down the street because of a 25-cent difference.” With so many jobs available, he also finds a lot of employees aren’t willing to accept that the hospitality
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A holiday mix of gospel and blues Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER John Lee Sanders’ career as a singer and musician was sealed at the age of six, after a meeting with the King himself. Sanders’ grandmother lived a few doors down from Elvis Presley in Memphis, and when John came to visit her in the summer of 1957, he paid the Presley home a visit, meeting Elvis and getting a tour of the house from his father Vernon. Back at home on the Labour Day weekend that fall, Sanders sang “Hound Dog” to his Sunday School class during show and tell. “All the little girls screamed,” he recalled. “I said, ‘This is the job I want.’” Sanders’ wide range of influences in roots, jazz, blues and gospel music was evident during his shows at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, Dec. 8, presented by the Stettler Variety Showcase. In addition to Sanders on the piano and lead vocals, “A Gospel Blues Christmas” featured Tim Porter on guitar, Chris Nordquist on drums and Brian Newcombe on bass. Organizers estimated that between the afternoon show and the evening performance, roughly 350 to 400 people heard Sanders and his band in Stettler on Sunday. Sanders, now based in Vancouver, had originally been scheduled to perform in Stettler in 2011 but was forced to cancel that tour after being diagnosed with throat cancer. Initially told he would never sing again, Sanders miraculously recovered, and he was pleased to finally be able to perform here, telling the audience that they’ve been “trying to put this together for a while.” “I hope you’re in the mood for Christmas,” he said, “and if you’re not there yet, you will be at the end of this show.” Sanders and the band performed a lively and authentic melange of the
sounds of the American south, reflecting his upbringing in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas. “Christmastime in New Orleans,” the Louis Armstrong classic, kicked the evening show off, followed by “Pretty Paper” — sung in the style of its author, Willie Nelson — and Mahalia Jackson’s “Sweet Little Jesus Boy.” Sanders also performed his bayou version of “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” in which Santa’s sleigh is guided by eight alligators. In between songs, Sanders shared stories of his childhood and musical career, including how his mother had hoped he’d pursue classical music when he began learning the piano as a boy. Surrounded by blues, gospel and jazz “on the radio and on the streets,” he quickly picked up on these influences, although he added, “Every once in a while, a little Mozart slips in.” In a nod to Presley, he performed two tracks from his 1957 Christmas LP, “Blue Christmas” and “Santa Claus is Back in Town.” Classic gospel songs like “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” had the audience clapping, tapping or singing along, whether by invitation or of their
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John Lee Sanders and his band — guitarist Tim Porter, drummer Chris Nordquist and bassist Brian Newcombe — presented two performances of “A Gospel Blues Christmas” at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, Dec. 7, presented by the Stettler Variety Showcase. own volition. Sanders also played traditional carols like “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “O Holy Night” and “Joy to the World,” and more recent songs like Robbie Robertson’s “Christmas Must Be Tonight,” Jesse Winchester’s “Let’s Make a Baby King” and Kenny Loggins’ “Cel-
ebrate Me Home.” The Variety Showcase’s next concert is scheduled for Jan. 11, 2015, when the Foothills Brass will perform at the Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, and are available at the door and in advance from Pfeiffer’s House of Music.
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It’s a story of struggles and survival, of hardships and progress, of families joining together in work and in worship. That’s the story Alfred Erichsen sought to tell when he wrote Lutheran Pioneers in the Stettler Area and Their Churches. The handsome book is a detailed history of the German, Estonian and Swedish pioneers who settled here in the early 20th century, and the six Lutheran congregations they established. Stettler Public Library hosted an info night on Tuesday, Dec. 2, welcoming Erichsen to present the book and answer questions. The book covers the period between 1905 and 1960, and the history of each of the churches, only one of which — St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stettler — now remains. Alfred’s parents, Klaus and Martha Erichsen, were part of the St. Peter congregation for decades, and he has attended the church for most of his life. As a boy he knew many of the surviving pioneers mentioned in his book. He wrote the book over two years, based on a desire to get the churches’ history in a printed form, and to separate fact from fiction. “History is like gossip,” he explained. “If it stays oral, it changes every time someone tells it.” Erichsen finished the book in May and received the printed product in July. Copies have been presented to each of the families at St. Peter. The author said it was a difficult book to write, given the passage of time and the scarcity of records available. In researching church pioneers, he often had to rely on obituaries, which typically speak of the deceased in highly favourable terms. Reviewing the Stettler Independent archives, he had to contend with the bias of editors and writers who sometimes used their stories to editorialize or made mistakes that they were reluctant to correct. continued on page 7
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Setting the priorities right Ever since he returned to provincial politics, Premier Jim Prentice had always made very brief, even terse, statements, without beating the bush and saying whatever he wanted to say, that is until last week. As soon as landing in the province back from his trip to Ontario and Quebec, the premier issued a 704-word statement, explaining why he was backtracking on his idea of having new legislation passed on the matter of “gaystraight alliances” in Alberta’s schools. The lengthy statement was apparently an almost apologetic response to the thousands of letters, messages and notes sent to MLAs from all parties represented in the provincial legislature by parents of students. One stakeholder, a website called safechoolsalberta. ca, reported it had received 3,700 signatures of support within a few hours of its launch for a petition to stop Bill 10, the legislation introduced by Mr. Prentice’s PCs to outflank the provincial Liberals who raised the issue of “gaystraight” alliances in schools
through a private member’s bill (Bill 202) introduced just a few days previously. “That is a rate of one mail every 10 seconds,” said the campaigners of the response to their petition. Mr. Prentice said in his statement: “The introduction of Bill 10 as a solution to the divisiveness created by Bill 202 has clearly not been helpful. I accept personal responsibility for the introduction of Bill 10.” This was a frank admission that the grenade had exploded even before it was hurled and that it hurt the holder. “At present, there is clearly no consensus in Alberta on either the constitutionality or indeed the wisdom of the provincial government mandating Gay Straight Alliances in schools. The issue was polarizing to begin with and has become even more so over the past several days,” the premier said, concluding “Given the emotion on all sides of this discussion, I think that everyone will benefit from a pause.” It is good a for a politician to realize a mistake and take a step
back from it and for that Mr. Prentice should be commended, particularly for openly admitting the irrelevance of a provincial mandate in deciding how students should behave with regard to their approach to sexual preferences. This was a step too far and Albertans should also be commended for their swift and determined reaction to this kind of thinking in government. The LGBQT (an abbreviation that gets longer all the time) rights have been promoted with a lot of political support, funding and enthusiasm since the early ‘80s, when the emergence of HIV/AIDS as an incurable disease and the death of popular figures like Rock Hudson of that disease created a wave of sympathy for people of non-straight sexual orientation. Riding on that wave, and with a lot of support from Hollywood and California liberals, the issue of the rights of transgender people was raised to first national policy agenda in the most developed countries before making its way to international organizations like the United
Nations, where countries having little understanding or tolerance of the issue have been ostracized. Yes, transgender people do have an intrinsic human right to be accepted and treated as any member of the society without suffering discrimination and being excluded from their peer groups. And it is a major achievement that same sex marriages have now been recognized in most of the developed world by now. But it looks like it is time for beginning discussions on other issues, for example, the rights of disabled people. I really wonder if any government is willing to question how, say, Uganda and India, two countries known for their intolerance of transgender individuals, are doing in terms of addressing the rights of disabled people. Or even before going that far, how much have we, the Canadians, addressed the matter of decades of suppression of the rights, culture and languages of First Nations and other Aboriginal peoples of this country? – Mustafa Eric
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History book records … continued from page 5 “History takes the original version as being right,” said Erichsen. “It’s hard to separate a viewpoint from news . . . Your viewpoint will change how you write history.” The book doesn’t shy away
from covering difficult sides of the story. Most of the churches closed as the result of schisms and dysfunction, leaving little behind. St. Peter itself was not immune. A decision in the late 1950s to sell the old building and build a new church alienated several members, including Erichsen’s father, who stopped attending in 1963. “My father was very intimately involved with the old church,”
said Erichsen, saying that he and others, who invested their time, money and efforts during lean years to keep the church going, “felt betrayed” when it was sold. Part of his motivation for writing the book was to help today’s church to learn from the lessons of the past and avoid further divisions. Minister Karl Faltin, who wrote the introduction, said he appreci-
ated Erichsen’s efforts to accurately preserve the church’s history, blemishes included. “It helps us to realize that we’re still real people with real issues,” said Faltin. “We don’t have to sugarcoat our history, because God is faithful in our good times and in our bad times.” Erichsen’s history ends around 1960, when he left Stettler to attend Camrose Lutheran College.
“That’s one history that still needs to be written,” said Faltin, adding that people with Erichsen’s dedication and passion are “few and far between.” Copies have been presented to the University of Alberta’s Augustana Library. Faltin also reported that the Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis, Mo., has requested a copy of the book for its library.
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Christmas crafts delight kids at public library Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER The creative juices were flowing at the Stettler Public Library last weekend as kids, parents and volunteers gathered for an afternoon of Christmas-themed crafts, hot chocolate and fun. The library hosted Craftapalooza on Saturday, Dec. 6, welcoming guests to try their hands at one of eight different projects. The selection included paper bag reindeer; kids were invited to design their own antlers by tracing around their hands onto
brown construction paper and cutting out the patterns. Other projects included gumdrop ornaments, gift wrapping and tags, paper plate angels and several different designs for Christmas cards. Hot chocolate was served, and several students from Rhonda McCulloch’s Danceology studio performed to kick off the afternoon. Assistant manager Crystal Friars said the library has run similar events like this for the past five or six years. Program manager Darlene Philpot said she had
enough craft supplies for 100 kids, adding that a crew of seven volunteers
were helping to keep the event running smoothly until 4 p.m., “or until all the
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From left, Tannis LaRose, Abbigail LaRose and Hannah Kneeland work on penguin greeting cards during Craftapalooza at the Stettler Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 6.
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Rural hospital issue needs vision, not politics Will Verboven AHEAD OF THE HEARD It’s an issue that never goes away for citizens living outside of the major urban centres of Alberta – and that’s the fate of their local hospital. Recently an urban daily once again tried to make a case that many so-called rural hospitals need to be closed because they serve only a small population. It’s not the first time the urban media has taken on the value and need for those facilities. Invariably the insinuation is that they are a waste of money which could be used to support health care in urban Alberta. That perception is simplistic and doesn’t provide much insight into the ramifications of closing those facilities. To be fair the rural hospital issue was just a part of the city newspaper’s series on the state of all health facilities in the province. First off – it seems city reporters have little perspective of how critical the availability of local health services is to those living outside the main towns and cities. City folks take it for granted that they can get to an emergency hospital in twenty minutes or less. Rural residents in many cases are lucky to get to a hospital in two hours – city people would be out in the street demonstrating if they had to endure such a wait time. Those that rail against rural hospitals have no clue how that massive wait time creates real anxiety in rural society. I should say there are exceptions – those being city folks who get into out of town car accidents, or get in-
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jured whilst on outdoor recreational pursuits, or workers from cities who get injured on rural worksites. Those unfortunate folks are probably quite grateful that they were able to get treatment at those money-losing rural hospitals. I note no city reporter ever suggests that small hospitals near ski and vacation resorts be closed. But I digress. Second off – and this seems to elude those that want rural hospitals closed – sick or injured rural residents, workers or travellers don’t just disappear when you close local hospitals. They end up exactly where you don’t need them - in big city hospitals – making their patient congestion problem even worse. Well duh! At times some big city hospitals are up to 30 per cent filled with out of town patients. Most folks with any common sense would surmise that figure would increase significantly once you start closing rural hospitals. Third off – one has to be rather politically naïve to believe that any money saved by closing rural facilities will actually be used to significantly expand health facilities in big cities. Alberta Health Services, the bureaucratic monster octopus that governs health care in this province, could just as easily waste all the millions that would supposedly be saved. Keep in mind; those saved millions are a bit of an illusion, being rural patients haven’t disappeared as they will still incur costs for their treatment in overflowing urban hospitals. When bean counters start to evaluate the financial implications of closing rural facilities, they need
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to cost out those ongoing and extra costs that will still continue for patient care. I suspect no such honest cost study has yet occurred. Having said all that – the situation can be made better, more efficient and maybe less costly if the approach was based more on positive innovation rather than arbitrary closings and taking away people’s security and rights. What about designing facilities that can provide a variety of health care services – such as long term care facilities for seniors along with doctors’ offices and a small emergency facility all in one building. What about expanding the emergency role of nurses where local doctors are not readily available. What about examining what’s been done in other countries like Australia and New Zealand – how do they provide services to their far flung residents – no point in reinventing wheel. What about an honest evaluation of how the STARS system of ambulance planes and helicopters can be expanded to replace rural facilities or provide better service. In the end any real action on this issue will depend on politics. Rural hospitals and their fate depend on what political price is involved – if it’s one thing rural politicians fear it’s the closure of a hospital in their riding. They will lobby intensely to stop a closure – which tends to forestall any hopes of some innovative concepts to make the situation more efficient but with less facilities. One thing for sure – don’t expect any changes or new ideas until after the next provincial election.
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Our village has a namesake in Scotland The Halkirk Elks held their annual pancake “ breakfast with Santa“ on Sunday morning with almost 100 adults and 45 very excited youngsters. Santa, who was traveling with one of his elves, gave each of the children a book and a bag of goodies. The school students held a bake sale fundraiser along with the breakfast. As usual, it is a great place to meet up with the grandparents and celebrate the start of the holidays. Our school will be taking part in the Silent Santa program again this year, sharing a toy with those less fortunate. Anyone wishing to support this program has until Dec. 18 to donate a new, unwrapped gift to the school. Basketball season is underway. Coaches Kevin Perry and Sheldon Grice have been working with the jr. high teams and they will have their first exhibition game on Wednesday at Gus Wetter. Doris Cordel, administer of the village, has received an interesting e-mail from a reporter who works with a couple of newspapers in Caithness, which is the area or county in which the town of Halkirk, Scotland is located. He is looking for information on why our town was named after their town. Sympathy is extended to Aileen and Jody Anderson
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appreciate that. Have a great winter. Raymond and Charlene Stirling are spending a few days holidaying in Vegas. While they are away, Char’s mom, Deb and Rob Chamberlin from Lundbreck are tending to the grandchildren, Colter and Jayda. Dan Fowler and sons, Justin, Dean and Lee are curling the square draw in Erskine. They recently entered the Oilman’s spiel in Hanna bringing home a 2nd in the 1st event. Nice start to the season guys! Sandra Johnson has a team in the square draw in Castor. The Halkirk curling rink doesn’t put their ice in until the new year. Coming up: Dec. 11 – Ham and Turkey bingo at the hall at 7:30; Dec. 16 – Seniors’ Christmas pot luck at the Senior centre at 5 p.m., this time only; Dec. 16 – Mother Teresa school annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m.
How Norwegian independence relates to Donalda post office Ken Favrholdt DONALDA DIARY A recent exhibit at the library of Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta in Camrose, celebrates the bicentennial of Norwegian Independence. Titled 1814, the Incredible Year, the exhibit highlights the 200th anniversary of Norway’s Constitution. Appropriately, the exhibit was brought to Camrose because of the large Norwegian heritage in this area. (See www.Norwaystories.com/ if you missed the exhibit.) Independence from Denmark, though, did not provide the life that many Norwegians sought, especially in the latter part of the 19th century. Many migrated to the New World, first to the United States, then to Canada, seeking a better life. With the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, settlement of the prairies took hold. Many Norwegians settled in the Donalda District, including a group of eight families who made the journey in 1903 from their home in South Dakota. They boarded an immigrant train from Pollock and made their way on the Canadian Pacific Railway to Alberta where more fertile land and a more benevolent climate beckoned. Wetaskiwin was the jumping off point for homesteaders looking to East Central Alberta. The Norwegian immigrants who came to the Donalda area included the families of Brynhjolf Stolee, Stephen Solomonson, Rosenberg Stolee, Jacob Vikse, Lars Hagan, Lars Larson Goransrud, Ole Paulson, and Halvor Aspedokken. Descendants still live in the area. The name Eidswold was suggested for the post office by Einar Quesseth after Eidsvoll in Norway where independence was signed. But the name was changed to Donalda when the Canadian Northern Railway eventually pushed through the area; Donalda is named after the niece of
railway magnate Donald Mann. *** The Sharon Lutheran Church is hosting an award-winning musician. Kim Douglas, an award-winning gospel singer will be leading the Sunday morning worship and concert at the Church on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dec. 18 is the date of the Donalda School concert at 7 p.m. This is an annual event which welcomes participation from each student and teacher. One can expect a variety of entertainment ranging from piano recitals to Christmas plays and skits. The recent Village Christmas event in Donalda was a success, although it was exceptionally cold. The Market Place was the biggest ever with 15 vendors and twenty-four tables. Santa’s Shopping Centre attracted lots of children. Thanks to everyone for donating so the children could do their own shopping. And thanks to all the elves who made sure the presents were all wrapped. Thanks also to the parade entries for their bravery against the cold. Willow Canyon (former ski hill) is available to rent. There are new bathrooms, a heated chalet, kitchen facilities (bring your own water), and a big fire pit, all for $30 a day. What a perfect place for Christmas party and tobogganing. Phone Jody at 403-883-2330. The village also boasts an indoor arena and community hall for rent. Happy Birthday greetings this week go out to: Brayden Benjamin Hofer, Samson Bailey, Bev Getzlaf, Jon Hillestad, Kim Salmon, Lee Crumly, Tracey Klatt, Brett Schoettler, Lincon Bjorge, Ron Schoettler, Jaden Charles, Kade Strandquist, Mike O’Malley Vikse, Frank West and Bernice Dietrich; and to anyone we may have missed!
Impressions from a Vegas trip Paulette Heer GADSBY/WESTWOODS NEWSY Santa Claus is coming to town, Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Gadsby Community Hall starting 1 p.m. There will be sleigh rides and a wiener roast outside, dress warm! Santa will arrive 3 p.m. to visit children, can-
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gers and lions were Velvet’s absolute favorites!); saw the Cirque du Soleil show named KA, the Venician Volcano show and... their really, really favorite (and a surprise to them)... it was the NASCAR Sprint Champions Week. Velvet (and Fred) stood in line for three hours to get up close and personal to watch the top sixteen NASCAR drivers do burn outs on the Las Vegas Strip, took pictures and was thrilled to be there. They arrived home early Sunday morning after driving through the freezing rain from Calgary to near Stettler. Percy and Paulette Heer attended the banquet and Freedom Singers concert at the Stettler Community Hall on Saturday night as
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Cassidy wows Las Vegas with 3.3 second time Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Donalda’s Curtis Cassidy won big at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas this past Monday, Dec. 8, after wrestling a steer in 3.3 seconds. The 3.3 second finish was 0.6 seconds faster than second-place Trevor Knowles of Oregon and 0.7 seconds ahead of third-place Nick Guy of Wisconsin. At first, Cassidy thought he’d botched his run by breaking the seal, which would add a 10 second penalty to his time. “I was kinda mad,� he said. “I got up real slow and then turned and saw the barrier was still there. Then I saw the time and started hooting and hollering.� His performance has been a bit of a “rollercoaster ride,� the Donalda resident said. He’s had times in the nine second mark in some nights of competition, with the Sunday night time in excess of 17 seconds. Going from 17 seconds one night to
3.3 – the second-fastest time so far in the competition – has bolstered his spirits some. “It feels great,� Cassidy said. “I had a good feeling. I wanted to get a good start, leave the chute close to the steer. It was a combination of things – a good start, a good steer, a good horse.� The win also netted Cassidy a handy $19,002 (US) in prize money. This is the fifth time Cassidy has competed at the NFR events, debuting in 2002 and competing again in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Going into the competition Cassidy was ranked 11th in the world, but the win improves his standing to sixth place. Cassidy is one of three Canadians competing at the NFRs, now in its third decade alongside Dustin Flundra of Pincher Creek and Jake Vold of Ponoka. The NFR competition continues until Dec. 13, giving Cassidy several more days to rack up some more quick finishes.
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Oil Kings will have two consecutive home games Can you believe Christmas is almost here; where did 2014 go? Big Valley is abuzz with holiday preparations as lights and decorations spring up all over the village. These next few weeks will be filled with some great holiday events. Most of you will be buying a Christmas tree or putting up one of the many beautiful artificial trees that are now available. Did you ever wonder what our early pioneers did for their Christmas tree? Early immigrants to southern and central Alberta could not have the Christmas tree they had enjoyed back east or in Europe. Evergreens were rare and those that could be found were scraggly specimens. Christmas trees in those times were made from whatever was handy and one of the things that was readily available in the area was tumbleweeds. Trees would be formed out of these prickly weeds, which, when shaped and decorated, were good stand-ins for the real thing. However now with “weed control”, Albertans might have
trouble finding enough tumbleweeds to “go traditional”. Why not join us and the Oil Kings for the Senior “AA” hockey home opener this weekend? The Big Valley Oil Kings will be playing Lloydminster Border Kings at the Big Valley Agriplex on Saturday and Sunday. Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13 beginning at 7:30 p.m. with Game 2 starting at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. Saturday night activities will include beer gardens, 50/50, shoot-to-win, and door prizes. Come on out and enjoy some great hockey action Come out to see Santa Claus this Sunday, Dec. 14. Big Valley’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party begins with lunch at 12 noon at the Jubilee Hall, followed by some great entertainment and a visit from Santa and his helpers passing out gifts for children 10 and under. Everyone is welcomed to join in the fun. For more information please call or text Brenda at 403-740-6552 or Catrina at
Big Valley Bulletin LINDA STILLINGER 403-876-2479 403-741-7320 Students and staff of the Big Valley School invite everyone to join them at the Jubilee Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 17 for an evening of great entertainment and holiday fun at their annual Christmas Concert. Big Valley village and rural residents will be coming together on Sunday, Dec. 21 to celebrate our “Christmas in the Village”. Sponsored by the Big Valley Rodeo Association and the Village of Big Valley, the evening will include hot dogs and hot chocolate enjoyed around toe-warming bon-
fires, horse-drawn sleigh or hay rides around the village to enjoy all the fantastic holiday lights and a fireworks display. Once again we will be holding the “Best Decorated House Contest” with judges selecting from the marvelous light displays which have been popping up all over the village. Prizes will be awarded to the top three. The festivities are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at the Jubilee Hall Annex. Dress warm and come on out to join the fun. Thirteen people were out for crib at the Big Valley Inn on Sunday, Dec. 7. Vi McCarty came in first, Marg Levesque came in second, Lawrence Wilkie came in third, while Stan Nattestad took home the booby. Mary Wilkie won the regular draw and Ken Levesque won the 50/50. Congratulations, everyone and see you all next Sunday at 1 p.m. Big Valley Inn’s Christmas crib celebration will be on Sunday, Dec. 21 with appetizers after the games.
Exciting New Year’s dance scheduled for residents Congratulations go out to all the winners of the turkeys at our Turkey Bingo held on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The next Bingo evening will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 6 2015, starting at 7:15 p.m. They wish everyone has a fantastic Christmas and a excellent New Year’s and they are hoping to see everyone back on the next Bingo night. On Dec. 17, starting at 7 p.m. make sure you come out to the Botha Hall, to attend the school’s annual Christmas concert, which they are really working hard on to perform for everyone to see. The admittance to this great show is a food donation to the food bank, so please bring a non-perishable item with you. Starting Dec. 19 to Jan. 5 is the winter
Botha Booster LOUISE BELLAIR 403-742-5317 break, which everyone has worked so hard to achieve. They all deserve a rest, as come January, skating and skiing trips will be in the schedule. A form has also been sent out to all parents requiring an after school programming. If you have not sent your form back yet, please contact Mrs. McMillion at the school, (403-742-5187), a.s.a.p. The School Staff is sending out a big thank you to everyone that sent in shoe boxes for the Operation Christmas Child
this year. There were 38 boxes sent out this year from this school, so thank you, everyone. The floor curling club meets every Wednesday and Thursday now at 1p.m., due to the lack of interest in carpet bowling. Floor curling is happening two days per week now instead of one. So make sure you come out these days and join in games with your friends and neighbors. They would love to see you join them. Quilting takes place Monday, Dec. 22, starting
at 9:30 a.m. at the seniors’ centre. Please join the ladies that day for a great time, and do some quilting or finish off the items you have been working on for that special someone for their Christmas gift. They would love to see you join them. There will be No Old Time Dance the last Sunday of December as they are holding a New Year’s Eve Dance instead. So please contact Doug Haustein at 403742-3994 to find out all the exciting happenings at this event. It will be a great way to send the old year (2014) out and welcome 2015 in with family and friends. The “Country Gems Band” will be the entertaining band for the exciting evening. So make sure you get a hold of Doug a.s.a.p. and find
out what’s happening. You don’t want to miss out. Hey kids, during your Christmas Break, why not head down to the arena and go skating with your friends. Get your parents to phone Shaun Derr at 403-742-4811 to find out the costs and hours, the arena will be open for your enjoyment. The committee is also looking for someone to teach skating lessons, so if you’re interested and have some free time, please phone Shaun and discuss things with him. They would love to see you join them. Don’t forget to take a break out of winter weather and join the group for hot fresh coffee at the seniors’ centre every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. They would love to see you all join them.
Hoping for better acoustics at the concert Pat Kelm ERSKINE ENQUIRER The knitting club held their monthly meeting last Thursday evening. From all the ladies’ work this year, 57 pairs of slippers will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Their donations to the Christmas Hamper will be 72 toques, 15 mittens, 11 baby afghans, 4 sweaters, 1 dress, 9 scarves and neck warmers, 12 dish cloths, 1 scarf set and $100 cash. By these numbers, you can see how busy the ladies have been. Their next meeting will be on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. and the ladies will be going out for supper after the afternoon’s knitting. continued on page 16
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continued from page 15 The county meeting held in Erskine had a very good turnout and was very informative. We were assured that water from the Red Deer River would not be put into Erskine until the majority of people want it or if all our wells go dry. There is still some work to be done on the new subdivision, but it is coming along very well and it is to hoped that lots will be for sale sometime in 2015, which will help recover some of the costs of the development. A request was made to move the Stettler sign on the lake road down a block to prevent the semis from turning east on a residential street (those that are new to our area) which will help prevent the breaking up of the pavement. It is hoped that the work on the walking path along the lake road will begin in the spring. Coming up for the Erskine School will be the Junior High Drama Night on Dec. 16, parent council meeting on Dec. 17, the Christmas concert on Dec. 18 and P J Dress up Day on Dec. 19 as well as the Christmas swim. There will be a seniors’ meeting at the Seniors’ Centre tonight at 7 p.m. All seniors are welcome to attend. The Erskine Recreation Board will hold their meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Waverly Club room. It would be nice to see some new faces at this meeting, so everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a card making class at the home of Sherry Marshall this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone wanting more information can phone me at 742-0604 or 742-4561. All materials will be supplied. This Sunday, there will be bonfire at the Erskine United Church at 2 p.m. There will be hot chocolate and hot dogs and the singing of Christmas carols. Everyone is welcome to attend. The ceiling in the gym at the school has been worked on, so it is hoping that the acoustics should be much better for the Christmas concert. This year it is requested that families donate as much baking as possible on the night of the Christmas concert. All proceeds will be going towards children’s activities. Each one that donates will have their name entered for a prize for every dozen donated.
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Robot races in the corridors of SES Our Kindergarten classes have had the Grade 6 babysitter class getting practical experience working with them. The Grade 6 class has been coming down to SES on Wednesdays to play games, read stories and make crafts with our students. Both the Grade 6 class and our Kindergarten students have really been enjoying learning from
each other. Mrs. Lotoski’s TA class, from Wm. E Hay, joined Mrs. Thorne’s Kindergarten class to make Christmas Angels. The older students painted the hands and feet of our Kindergarten students to create this Christmas craft. They spent some time reading stories to the children and the Kindergarten class sang one of their
Christmas songs to their older friends. Both classes had a lot of fun. Students in Mr. Howell’s Grade 5 class have spent the last three weeks building robots. It was a culminating activity for their two units on Magnetism and Electricity and Electrical Mechanisms. The students constructed circuits that caused their robot eyes
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to illuminate, made a fan spin, and caused a bell or buzzer to sound off. They also motorized their robots by attaching it to a remote controlled vehicle. To cele-
brate finishing their robots, the students had robot races down the hallway. It was an exciting finish for their project. Our first Christmas concert was held on the evening of Dec. 9 and was a great success. We are now looking forward to the Kindergarten’s concert which is tonight in the PAC at 6:30. The remaining concert
dates are listed below. Remember that there will be a bake sale at the beginning of all the concerts to help support our school councils. Christmas Concert overview Grades 3HT, 3RV, 4BL, 4DB, 5CF - December 11th Grades 1JL, 1MS, 2SG, 2CS - December 16th Grades 1TJ, 1KL, 2AH, 2DB - December 17th
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Nice carnival at Wm E Hay Last week at Wm. E. Hay the Sr. Girls basketball team had a game against Wetaskawin. Unfortunately, they lost 88-36, but they have shown a lot of improvement in their rebounding during the third quarter. Congratulations to Dacia Gramlick. who was the top scorer with 10 points. The clubs within our school had a busy week as they prepared for and hosted the carnival along with the Students’ Union. The carnival was filled on Fri-
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Lots of Christmas events lined up Les and Rosemary Stulberg BYEMOOR/ENDIANG NEWS Local floor curlers were in Big Valley on Wednesday for their floor curling bonspiel. Participating were Ernie Angel, Jim and Shirley Bates, Herb and Helen Gutsche, Eva Nielsen, Ken and Eleanor Schultz, Dave and Carol Sisley, Carol Stulberg and Mickey Tucker. Doreen Nixon and Evelyn Walker have returned from a month-long stay in Arizona. We extend sympathy to the family of Bill Lane, who passed away in Stettler on Dec. 3. He was 77. Bill and his late wife Jean were long-time residents of the Byemoor community before retiring to Stettler. They were active members of the community and Bill had a long association with the 4-H beef club. Bill and Jean raised their two daughters Susan and Karen here. Bill will be long remembered for his quiet nature and friendly manner. Our thoughts are with the family in the loss of this fine gentleman. His funeral is on Wednesday at the Stettler Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Variable winter weather brings with it all sorts of conditions; many of them include snow and ice. It is important
to exercise extra caution these months, whether driving or walking, to avoid any mishaps. We send belated anniversary greetings to Ervin and Thelma Bossert, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 14. We wish you many more happy anniversaries, Ervin and Thelma. The last crib meet on Tuesday at the Endmoor Drop-in Centre on Tuesday saw Lawrence Wilkie place first and Eleanor Schultz come in second. The next crib match is on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The seniors’ dinner sponsored by the Endmoor Drop-in Centre on Thursday was attended by about 75 EndiangByemoor seniors. Verla Buchwitz and her helpers catered a turkey dinner. The program that followed included the talents of cowboy poet extraordinaire B. J. Smith as well as some well-received Christmas numbers from the Byemoor School students. We send get well wishes to a former Endiang resident Ruby Hausher, who is recovering from surgery at the Red Deer hospital and is now recuperating at the Hanna hospital. Santa Claus Day in Byemoor on Saturday was well-attended and many were
able to purchase a Christmas tree and some Christmas gifts or baking. Santa made his appearance to the delight of the children who all received a candy bag and a photo with the jolly fellow. Some of the local curling enthusiasts were in Camrose last week for some or all the Canada Cup curling games. Shannon Knowles, her daughter Denny Dettmer, along with Kristin (nee Nixon) Coates and her cousin have returned from an enjoyable trip to Las Vegas. We send birthday greetings to former Endiang resident Gladys Groat, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Congratulations on this milestone Gladys and best wishes for many more. Also, happy 84th birthday wishes to Jack Grams, who celebrated this special birthday on Friday. Lots of Christmas events are coming up: Calgary Fiddlers’ Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. at the Endiang Hall on Sunday, Dec. 14. Tickets are available at Ruthie’s Roost café, the Byemoor Store or at the door. Byemoor School Christmas Concert is on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Byemoor Hall. The school concert is al-
ways a popular event in the community. The Scapa Community Christmas Concert is on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Scapa Hall. Everyone is welcome. The evening starts with a potluck supper (meat supplied). Folks are asked to bring their talent along for the program that follows. Parents please bring a Santa gift for your children, as well. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church candlelight church service is on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. at the quaint country church located between Scapa and Endiang. All are welcome to attend. In hockey action, the Peewee Thunder team had a good weekend. They played in Eckville on Friday winning 13-0 and on Saturday they won 10-1 against Sylvan Lake in Big Valley. The Mites team played in Alix on Saturday. Alix won 7-4. The Novice Thunder team won against the Stettler Yellow team on Saturday with a score of 7-3. On Saturday the Atom Swordmen lost to Consort 10-6 but came back on Sunday to tie Stettler 3-3. Christmas trivia — “Christmas carolling began as an old English custom called Wassailing - toasting neighbours to a long and healthy life.”
Curling is proceeding well Patty Steen RUMSEY RECORD Well, that was a much better week than last, I hope you were able to enjoy some of that warm weather.
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or hams. The Royal Purple were also there with treats to eat while you played and pop to sell, so that made the evening all that more enjoyable. I have to tell you about a correction from last weeks’ column. I wrote that the drop-in will be having their Christmas Dinner on Dec 17. They will have a Christmas coffee, tea and treats at 3 p.m. instead of the full dinner on that day, so be sure to join them for a little Christmas cheer. The curling is well underway. The Super League is into their last two weekends of round robin play, then will conclude on Dec. 20 and 21 with their playoffs. The junior curling has around a dozen kids, give or take on any Tuesday. There were seven returning play-
ers and five new kids starting up. The junior curling takes place on Tuesdays after school and is always open to new players dropping by. Also on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1 in the afternoon, there is a drop-in fun curling, so if you are free any Tuesday afternoon and feel like throwing a rock or sweeping the ice, join in at the arena. The Open League has eight teams and goes every Thursday night with one draw at 7:30. They are looking for spares most Thursdays, so call Kent to get your name on to the list at the rink or just stop by on a Thursday evening and see what is happening. The ladies’ league is curling along with just four teams on Wednesday nights at 7:30, so again, if you feel
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night lunch, so contact Kent Holowath at 403-368-3733 for your tickets; should be a good time. Finally, the ten top things to say if you receive a gift you really don’t know what to do with: 10. Hey, now there’s a gift! 9. Well, well, well,…. 8. Boy, if I hadn’t recently shot up four sizes, this would have fit perfectly. 7. This is perfect for wearing around the basement 6. Gosh, I hope this never catches fire! It IS fire season though and there are a lot of unexplained fires, you know! 5. If the dog buries it, I’ll be furious! 4. I love it ---but I fear the jealousy it will inspire. 3. Sadly, tomorrow I enter the Federal Witness Protection program. 2. To think--- I got this on the year that I vowed to give all my gifts away to charity. And the number one thing to say about a gift you really don’t like: 1. “I really don’t deserve this.” Have a great week.
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Lightning struggle against Copperheads, Bisons Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER
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Cody Hoskins (28) of the Stettler Lightning plans his next move during a game against the Coaldale Copperheads at the Stettler Recreation Centre on Friday, Dec. 5.
The Stettler Lightning remain hopeful despite enduring a “tough weekend” with back-to-back losses at home, in the words of head coach Doug Smith. The team hosted the Coaldale Copperheads on Friday, Dec. 5, and despite taking an early lead, the Lightning fell behind and ended with a 6-3 loss. The following day, they hosted the Okotoks Bisons, who led from the start and finished with a 6-2 victory.
Smith said the combination of facing some of the league’s stronger teams and having several players still recovering from injury has been hard on the Lightning, but he’s hoping to end the year on a high note. “We’re not getting any luck,” he said. The team broke an 11game losing streak with a 4-3 win in overtime against the Mountainview Colts on Nov. 22, but the streak has since resumed with three consecutive defeats. continued on page 20
JV girls place third in Olds tournament Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler’s junior varsity girls’ basketball team has good news to begin its season, after placing third in a tournament in Olds over the weekend. The team from William E. Hay Composite High School began the weekend with a 3322 win over Cremona High School, followed by a tight game against the host, Olds High School, in which they lost 56-40. They then recovered with a 45-13 win over Athabasca’s Edwin Parr High School, finishing in third place on Saturday, Dec. 6. Head coach Kim Poapst said the tournament provided a good bonding experience for the team, adding that their strengths are more balanced across all players than in previous years. “They’ve really improved as far as understanding the game,” she
said. “It’s going to be an exciting season.” Poapst also said the team is having fun and will continue to work on improving its defensive strategy. The JV girls had their league home opener on Dec. 3, hosting the Wetaskiwin Sabres, and despite a strong opening effort they lost 65-33. Kayla Myshaniuk was the top scorer with 16 points, followed by Sydney Poapst. JV boys The junior varsity boys hosted Wetaskiwin on Dec. 3, losing 61-36, but coach Michael Kocher said he was pleased with the effort for their first season game. “We’re going to be working on defense lots,” said coach Steven Shillito, adding that the team also struggled with multiple fouls throughout. Alex LeBlanc was top scorer for the Wildcats with 13 points.
Senior girls The senior girls hosted the Sabres on Dec. 2, losing 88-36, but coach Charisse McDonald said she senses “a lot of positive energy from these kids.” She added that the team was at a slight disadvantage with only three Grade 12 students on the roster, compared to eight last year. “It was a very rough game, in terms of lacking any kind of finesse, that type of thing,” said McDonald. “Now we know where we have to go to get better.” Dacia Gramlick was the top scorer with 10 points, followed by Morgan Van Dusen with six points. Senior boys The senior boys hosted Wetaskiwin on Dec. 2, losing 80-12 to what coach Warren Aspenes called a “veteran team.” He observed that the Sabres had recently competed in a tournament in High River, coming second to Ches-
termere, and noted that they’re one of the more skilled teams in the league. “I was happy that our boys worked hard and didn’t quit,” said Aspenes. “We know kind of what the yardstick is . . . They know what they have to do to get better.” He also noted that the team’s shooting percentage was low, and that an attempt to mount a zone defense in the second quarter, rather than a man-toman defense, didn’t work. Kyle Poapst was top scorer with four points. Up next The senior teams were scheduled to host Rocky Mountain House on Tuesday, Dec. 9, while the junior varsity teams will host Sylvan Lake on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The junior varsity boys and girls are also hosting a home tournament at William E. Hay on Dec. 12 and 13.
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William E. Hay Composite High School’s Stefan Du Toit (7) shoots for the basket during a senior boys basketball game against the Wetaskiwin Sabres on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
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Oil Kings eke out narrow win over North Stars Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTE The Big Valley Oil Kings are back on the winning side of the scoresheet after a narrow 5-4 win against the Daysland North Stars. The Dec. 5 faceoff took place in Daysland and saw the home team dominate in the first period, keeping the Oil Kings away from their net and sliding one past the Oil Kings’ Chance Clark. The second period started much the same as the North Stars widened the gap, bringing it to 2-0, but the Oil Kings retaliated, with
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Stettler Lightning struggle… continued from page 19 Copperheads 6 Lightning 3 Friday’s game began an hour later than announced, owing to bus troubles suffered by Coaldale. Smith said the Lightning received notice of the issue and the game was delayed until 9 p.m. Friday’s game started well for Stettler with an unassisted goal by Adam Ternes, the only goal for either team in period one. Logan Davidson scored two minutes into the second period, giving the team a 2-0 lead, but Coaldale quickly caught up with three goals before the period’s end, including two less than a minute apart.
“For 50 minutes of that hockey game, we played very, very well,” said Smith, saying that a “meltdown” at the end of the second period, coupled with some “grevious mistakes,” cost the team dearly. “You’d hope at this point in the year that kind of thing would be taken care of,” he said, adding, “We were given opportunities, but (the Copperheads) do have a really solid first line.” Coaldale led 3-2 heading into the third period. Jake Schwarzenberger scored a power play goal for the Lightning with eight minutes remaining, but the Copperheads added another three points to their tally within the period, ending
6-3. Bisons 6 Lightning 2 Okotoks took a quick lead in Saturday’s game, leading 4-0 by the halfway point. Smith called it a “shaky start” for Stettler. “That didn’t get off on a real smooth note,” he said, adding that the team recovered somewhat during the second period but then allowed the game to get away from them. Scott Ternes scored a power play goal with twoand-a-half minutes left in the second period, but Okotoks scored again 16 seconds later, strengthening their lead to 5-1. A power play midway through the third period gave Stettler its second and final goal of the game, courtesy of Logan Davidson, but Okotoks matched the feat with seven minutes remaining to finish with a 6-2 victory. Smith said the Lightning managed to limit the Bisons’ scoring in the third round but observed that their competitors had strong scorers spread throughout their lines. Defenseman Brandon Hoskins sustained a concussion in Saturday’s game and will be out on recovery for the time being. Smith said that Levi Fisher and Michael Neumeier, both recovering from injury, are expected to rejoin the team at practices this week. The two losses mean Stettler remains in sixth place out of seven teams in the northern division of the Heritage Junior Hockey League, with six wins, 14 losses and three overtime losses. The team will visit the Ponoka Stampeders on Dec. 10 and the Coaldale Copperheads on Dec. 13; their next home game is against Ponoka on Dec. 16. An away game in Medicine Hat, postponed from its original date of Nov. 29 due to weather conditions, has been rescheduled for Jan. 4, 2015, at 2:15 p.m.
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Midget Storm put the bite on Vipers with 7-2 win Joel vam der Veem INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s midget girls team enjoyed back-to-back wins this past week, including a 7-2 victory over the Endmoor Vipers. The Stettler OK Tire Midget Storm played the Vipers at home on Dec. 5, winning 7-2. Jayden Hogg scored twice for Stettler, while Courtlyn Bardwell, Morgan VanDusen, Kierra Scollo, Hailey Adams and Tyra Ganser each scored once. Two days later, they visited the Four Nations Arena to play the Maskwacis Midget Female Hawks, winning 26-0. Morgan VanDusen, Halley Adams, Dakota Schwarzenberger and Jesse Squires each scored three times; Geri Slemp, Tyra Ganser and Jayden Hogg scored twice; and Grace Chapman, Courtlyn Bardwell, Kelsie Litke, Makayla Peters and Ashley Sharpe contributed one goal each. In other girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hockey action, the female atom team hosted the Rimbey Atom B team on Dec. 6, losing 3-2. Gabby Heck and Chloe Shingoose scored for Stettler. The following day the team hosted the Wainwright Atom C2 team, losing 6-4. Gabby Heck scored all four goals for Stettler. The peewee girls team hosted the Maskwacis Peewee Female Hawks on Dec. 7, winning 8-0. Brooke Laisnez scored four times, while Brittany Anderson
and Alycia Petersen both scored two goals. Stettlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bantam girls hosted the Warburg Wolves Bantam team on Dec. 7, winning 14-1. Jessika James scored four times, Jamie Lee Spady and Krysta Froese scored three times, Sydney Sorken scored twice, and Breanne Shaw and Hayden Friesen both scored once. The bantam team also played host to the Maskwacis Bantam Female Hawks on Dec. 6, but results were not available at press time. Atom boys The Atom B team hosted the Big Valley Atom Swordsmen on Dec. 7, resulting in a 3-3 tie. Cole van Ringen scored twice for Stettler, while Thorson Marshall contributed one point. Stettlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Atom C team hosted the Innisfail ATB Flyers on Dec. 6, winning 6-1. Reid Shirley scored three times, while Zach McCord, Gage Hunt and Colby Norman each scored once. The following day, the Atom C team hosted the Daysland Atom Thunder, winning 14-13. Reid Shirley and Zach McCord scored five goals each. Brennan Konschuh scored twice, while Dawson Campbell and Wyatt Streit each contributed one goal. The Atom A team had no scheduled season games this past week. Peewee boys The Peewee A team host-
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ENGEL Louie Engel was born on April 16, 1924 in Boridena, Bessarabia, Romania to his parents Alexander and Elizabeth Engel. Louie was five years old in 1929 when the family immigrated to Canada. The family came to the Scapa area, taking work with a German-speaking farmer. They moved to a farm in the Leo district in 1931 and purchased the Coldwell farm, eight miles north of Endiang in 1937. Louie was the second child of the family. He had four sisters: Pauline (Howard) Bish, Lena (George) Knight, Anna (Ken) Houser, Freda (Henry) Nill and one brother “Sonny” (Erwin). Louie attended school at Leo and at Ideal Valley, leaving school at age 15 to work on the farm. He learned to work young and he learned to work hard. As a young man, he ran a threshing crew for a number of years; finding winter work driving truck or in the coal mines north of Halkirk. In February 1952 Louie married Fern Duncan. They lived on the Kobi place for five years, moving in 1957 to Louie’s parent’s farm. Through several difficult years on the farm, they lost their crops to hail and grasshoppers and they lost their home to a fire. In 1964 Louie moved his family to Halkirk where he started working in construction, eventually going into business on his own. He began by doing renovations but was soon building new homes and cabinets, shops and quonsets. Engel Construction worked all over Central Alberta from Eckville to Consort, from Irricana to Fox Creek. In 1989 his sons took over the construction business and Louie kept working with them. He continued to run his beloved backhoe until the age of 80. Louie had a long, active life and was a man of many interests. Besides all the aspects of carpentry, he learned plumbing and welding. He loved to plant trees. He built a large greenhouse, which was his joy for many years. He planted a Saskatoon orchard in his back yard. Louie enjoyed cooking and barbequing. He liked to read and to watch the Oilers and Gretsky. His favorite times were fishing and boating, curling, camping and snowmobiling. His grandchildren had a special place in his heart. And he loved conversation. Louie was always good for a long chat and enjoyed telling his many stories. In 2006 Fern and Louie sold their Halkirk home and moved to Castor Senior Housing, then Paintearth Lodge, Coronation Assisted Living and eventually Coronation Continuing Care. Fern passed away in July 2014. Louie passed away on November 21, 2014 at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his four children: Don (Kjerene) Engel, Doris (Dennis) Cordel, Wayne Engel and Dianne Engel; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren: Jennifer (Colin) Pekrul and their children Emily, Austin and Greyson; Brad (Erica) Engel and their daughter Sloan; Corrine Cordel (Randy Tebbe) and Corrine’s sons Dawson and Blade Bateman; Jason (Frances) Cordel and their children Carlene, Farica and Ferron; Adrian (Cassandra) Cordel and their son Caleb; Raeanne Cordel (Mark Smith); Nicole Thomson; Dayle Kimmel (Nicolas Renggli); Mackenzie Kimmel (Tyler Hobbs) and their daughter Emree; Madison Kimmel. He is also survived by his sister Lena Knight; brothers-in law Jim Duncan and Harry (Hazel) Duncan; sister-in-law Irene Duncan; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Halkirk Community Hall on December 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Barbara Zimmerman officiating. Several grandchildren presented tributes and memories of Grandpa. Interment took place at 1:00 PM at the Halkirk Cemetery with his grandchildren: Jennifer Pekrul, Rae-anne Cordel, Nicole Thomson, Mackenzie Kimmel and Madison Kimmel as Honorary and Corrine Cordel, Jason Cordel, Brad Engel, Adrian Cordel, Dayle Kimmel and Dawson Bateman as Active Pallbearers, as he was laid to rest beside his loving wife of 62 years Fern. Family and friends gathered for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the hall by the Halkirk Hall Board. Condolences may be viewed or sent to the family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to Halkirk Cemetery, Paintearth Lodge or Coronation Hospital Foundation - Assisted Living or a charity of your own choice.
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LANE William “Bill” Stephen Bill Lane passed away at the age of 77 years on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Heritage House Long Term Care in Stettler, Alberta, with loving family by his side. Bill was born on Tuesday, October 5, 1937 at Castor, Alberta to parents Zena and William Lane. Bill was a lifelong resident of Byemoor, Alberta working the family farm. Even after moving to Stettler, Byemoor was always home. Bill was predeceased by his parents; wife Jean; sister Doreen Kneeland; brother in law Ron Komishke; sister in law Dolly McCrindle. Bill is survived by his loving family: daughters Susan (Dave) Dahl and Karen (Doug) Groves; grandsons Dan Dahl and Steve Dahl; granddaughter Kirsten Groves; sisters Kathleen Komishke and Zena (Ed) Kalenith; brother in law Andrew McCrindle and many nieces and nephews. Bill will also be missed by a large community of friends. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home with Reverend Ross Helgeton officiating. Donations are gratefully accepted to Stettler Health Services Foundation - Heritage House or a charity of your choice. To send or view condolences to Bill’s family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com who have been entrusted with the care and arrangements.
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CANTUS CHOIR Thank you to family and friends and neighbors, for their words of sympathy and acts of kindness, and memorial donations to honor our father, Louie Engel. We would like to express our most sincere and heartfelt appreciation, to the staff, nurses, and doctors at Coronation Continuing Care, for the compassion, patience, and kindness, shown to Louie, during his past four years in their care. Our appreciation to Reverend Barbara Zimmerman, and to the Staff of Stettler Funeral Home, for their assistance through this time. Thank you to the Halkirk Hall Board for the lovely lunch provided at dad’s funeral.
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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 area’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 customer’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 retails’ 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.
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ADVERTISING SALES Northern News Services, a weekly newspaper publisher based in Yellowknife, NT, are looking for sales professionals to join our team. We offer a base salary plus commission and beneĂ&#x20AC;t package. Send resume to hr@nnsl.com. (Forgivable moving allowance offered).
is in search of HEARTLAND candidates to Ă&#x20AC;ll 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.
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Please email resumes to Aaron@heartlandmarine.ca or fax resumes Attn: Aaron to 403-742-4471
Growing industrial supply company in Red Deer looking for OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVES to join our team. We offer an attractive compensation, beneĂ&#x20AC;ts & bonus program. Sales experience is not necessary but an industrial background is a deĂ&#x20AC;nite asset. Please forward your resume to human.resources.depart1 @gmail.com
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AUTO TECHNICIAN Looking for Licensed Auto techs or 3rd/4th year apprentice for a busy Chrysler dealership in Slave Lake AB. Up to $50 per hour paid to live and play in the best town in Alberta right next to the nicest lake in Alberta. Send resume to shoptime@telus.net for an offer and possible signing/moving bonus. Apply conĂ&#x20AC;dentially. 780-849 5225
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NEW BE YOUR OWN BOSS. Great family business. Huge market area in East Central Alberta. Available immediately. Only dry cleaning business in Stettler. Great opportunity at a GREAT price. #CA0050216. $75,000.
SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL for 15 acres. Services, 2 wells, indoor riding arena, heated shop, mature landscaping. Offers subject to subdivision approval. #CA0025826. $750,000.
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Great opportunity for a starter home or retirees. Modest, Excellent investment property with major tenant, comfortable bungalow with beautiful spacious back yard. returning a good return. 2 buildings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3500 sq. ft. wareEnjoy your privacy from your patio deck. Lots of space to house/office and 3700 sq. ft. warehouse. High traffic build double car garage. #CA0048148. $125,000. location. Security fenced yard. #CA0050201. $600,000.
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Young growing construction equipment company looking for a full time
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team in Calgary. Hourly wage of 38.00-42.00/hr depending on experience with lots of overtime available. Positive work environment with varied work and full mechanic’s truck with tools provided. Please feel free to check out our website at www.heavyironinc.com and if interested, please send resume to tammy@heavyironinc.com
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Experienced Structural Welder Welders *Strong Work Ethic *Pride In The Finished Product *Competitive Wages *Benefit Package PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME: codees@tankstore.ca
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OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic to repair fleet of track hoes, Cats, graders, heavy trucks. $40 plus/hour depending on experience. Must have valid driver’s licence. Send resume: wrenchitright@gmail.com.
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MCL Waste Systems & Environmental is looking for 3 Drivers to work in our Highway Division. If you have valid Class 1 license and 2 years driving experience with a clean abstract and have proven success dealing with customers, then we want to talk to you! Walking floor experience is preferred but will train the right candidate! This position is located in Red Deer County at the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Facility. Competitive wages! Excellent benefit program after completion of probationary period. Apply with us today at jmaga@cerfcorp.com or fax your resume to 780-485-2645
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• 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.
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Full Time-Permanent Shipper/Receiver Metalex Metal Buildings Inc – Enjoy Your Job! 4204 - 46 Avenue, Box 1058 Stettler Start Date: Immediate A dedicated, reliable individual is required to be a part of our high-energy team at our facility in Stettler. Main Duties include: Safe forklift operation, loading/unloading trucks, crating, freight inspection, shipment labelling, coordinating transport services, materials distribution to production, ability to use and develop manual tracking systems, freight bill/paperwork completion, yard organizing. Some heavy lifting, all-weather work. Candidate must be a team player, possess strong inter-personal/ communication skills, and be comfortable working in a busy, quick-changing environment. A valid driver’s license, and experience in short-haul transport required. Long hours/overtime may be required. Wage commensurate w/experience, full benefits and opportunities for growth in a family-type work environment.
CHEETAH SANDBLASTING & PAINTING Requires Sandblasters & Painters for inside shop work. entry level $20/hr. Experienced $30/hr. plus Fax resume to 403-742-3887 or email: vgeorge@telusplanet.net
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
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. In-the-seat training. No simulators. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Funding options. Weekly job board! Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853 MASSAGE CAREER At Alberta Institute of Massage we deliver exceptional training, inspire learning, and ignite passion for knowledge! “AIM for Success!” 403-346-1018. Now enrolling for January full-time and distance programs. 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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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, December 20, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and fishing equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.
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RED WILLOW PORK FARM is now accepting applications for SWINE TECHNICIANS. We offer competitive wages ($14-18 per hour), health plan, and production bonuses. These positions are for full time continuous employment. Swine Technicians are engaged in all day to day operations within a specific part of the hog production unit (i.e. breeding, farrowing, and nursery), working with limited supervision. Email resume with references to Daryl Possberg at dpossberg@sunhavenfarms.com or call 780-842-0980 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: 742-1277 Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 403-742-1277
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE JOB OPPORTUNITY
Located in the heart of Alberta’s farming and ranching country, Stettler County has a population of 5089 people and offers a wide range of municipal services and a vibrant mix of agricultural, residential and recreational opportunities. Agriculture in the County of Settler is mainly focused on grain farming and cattle ranching, but also includes a wide range of intensive operations of hogs, poultry, goats, sheep, feedlots, specialty livestock and horticulture. The County of Stettler No. 6 is seeking an organized and enthusiastic person to fulfill the position of Assistant Director of Agricultural Services.
Assistant Director of Agricultural Services The Agricultural Services Board is responsible for pest and disease control and management, rentals and services including private land spraying, cattle weighing, nuisance pest management, water management, shelterbelt program and tree planting. Primary duties include vegetation control and maintenance through weed inspection. Typical Duties include but not limited to: • Perform duties of the Agricultural Fieldman as legislated by the Acts of Alberta and direction of the Agricultural Service Board • Carry out plans for vegetation control in conjunction with the Director of Agricultural Services • Operate equipment (spray truck, ATV etc.) • Supervision of staff and timely completion of projects • Efficient in documentation and record management • Inventory control and management • Perform related pest and disease control and management plans • Other duties as required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions • Ability to operate assigned equipment skillfully and be able to make regular inspections, adjustments and minor repairs to assigned equipment, as required • Thorough knowledge of the equipment used • Thorough knowledge of the safe operation and occupational hazards applicable to the work • Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform required duties • Computer skills capable of creating and managing documents sufficient for the programs of responsibility • Excellent communication skills • Strong computer skills • Ability to multi-task • Willingness to work in a team environment • Self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision Minimum Training and Experience Requirements The ideal candidate will have completed an Agriculture Diploma or education in Environmental Sciences, or possess similar work experience. Extensive agricultural experience and proven ability in the operation of equipment assigned to the position will be an asset. The applicant will have or be capable of obtaining a pesticides applicators license and be in possession of a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. The County of Stettler offers a competitive salary and a generous employer paid benefits package. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found. The County appreciates all applications however only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please send resumes to: Quinton Beaumont Director of Agricultural Services County of Stettler Box 1270 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 t: 403-742-4441 c: 403-740-3440 f: 403-742-1277 e: qbeaumont@stettlercounty.ca
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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
Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.
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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.
Super 8 in Stettler is looking for a Maintenance Person
to perform day-to-day maintenance of building, facilities and equipment. The position requires someone with a basic knowledge of various trade fundamentals, suĄcient to deal with the general repairs such as plumbing, heating, lighting, etc. Duties incudes but are not limited to: - Responsible for the condition and inventory of maintenance supplies, tools and various equipment - Performs preventative maintenance on guestrooms. - Performs work order requests on a daily basis. - Responds to emergency maintenance requests as received from housekeeping, front desk, management or guests. - Provides security for guests and property by following all key procedures, maintains work areas in a clean, well-organized condition and follows all safety regulations. Candidate must: - Possess good communication & organizational skills - Troubleshooting abilities - Be able to work independently - Experience in maintenance in a hotel or similar environment Interested applicants can send resume in the following manner: Email: super8stettler@shaw.ca or Fax: 403-742-1363 In person: 5720 44 avenue, Stettler
GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS
1-877-223-3311
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AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Dec. 7 Agricultural Moose Hall 2 miles south #2000 - #2290 of Ponoka on 2A Farm Equipment ..............2010 WE BUY FOR CASH. Haying Equipment ............2020 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings Tractors ............................2030 www.bigstrapperauctions.net
LAST SALE of the season Wed. Dec. 17. Resume weekly sales Jan. 14, 2015
Building Supplies
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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.
EquipmentHeavy
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EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.
Firewood
Grain, Feed Hay
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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.
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LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD 4.5 kms. West of Stettler Call 403-323-0744
Office Supplies
Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
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WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case
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For Rent #3000 - #3200 Houses/ Duplexes
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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, n/s, 403-883-2819
Suites
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L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005 BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. 1 Bedroom, $800/mo. 2 Bedroom, $1100/mo. plus D.D. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828
Storage Space
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STETTLER MINI STORAGE Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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Independent CLASSIFIEDS
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Misc. For Rent
3200
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Acreages
Real Estate #4000 - #4190 Houses
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BARE ACREAGE FOR SALE, 400 meters north of John Deere, 5 acres, $169,000. Phone 403-742-5830.
TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.
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Land for Sale
Manufactured
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Homes Contact St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s For Sale 2013 SRI HOME 20 X 76: Anglican Church BARGAIN HOMES For mint condition, 3 bedroom, Sale. Pigeon Lake - large 403-742-2149 2 bath $125,000. 1995 2 story, 3 bedroom, reduced $298,000. Edmonton Riverbend Deluxe 3 bedroom, 3 bath renod $454,500. Lawrence Steinke and company realty 780-914-7020.
Farms/ Land
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.
SW2-40-16-W4 NW8-40-16-W4 Land also available for Rent CALL: 403-574-2426, 403-740-0054 OR
Gary G. Grant, Barrister & Solicitor
403-742-4437 Toll Free: 1-877-966-8357
SERVICE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accounting
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
Accounting
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4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB
403-742-3141 www.numeratax.com
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403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
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Automotive
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JT AUTO BODY LTD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
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Chapman and Co. Professional Accountants LLP Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years
403-742-1330 Drafting & Design
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Electrical
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrical We Do Itâ&#x20AC;?
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE
5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
PH: 403-742-4101
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Glass Shops
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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
Dr. E. LYNES Chiropractor 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
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Quality Collision Repair and Professional Serviceâ&#x20AC;Ś Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
Cabinet Makers
Eavestroughing
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FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5â&#x20AC;?Continuous Eaves â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gutter Cleanâ&#x20AC;? Leaf Protection
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Health Care
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BOBCAT SERVICES INC.
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One block East of Scotia Bank
403-742-3418
Landscaping
Comprehensive eye Too Small health and vision exams JOE HEEMSKERK, owner Top quality frames, 403-742-7795 Box 1919 Stettler AB lenses and contacts Legal Treatment of eye Services disease, injuries and surgical co-management
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
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Health Care
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON
Furnace Cleaning
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
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BRYON D. BALTIMORE
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Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
LAW OFFICE
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.
Lori R. Reule
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
Stettler Professional Building
Fax 403-742-2522
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Photography
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THIS WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EYE SPY WINNER IS Dale Handyside Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
Plumbing & Heating
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4819 51 Street
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Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Phone: 403-742-4437 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.
Misc. Services
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LL. B.
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BUILDING FOUNDATIONS - Floors for workshops, granaries, barns, 4’x20’x12” hemlock - $190. Cafeteria equipment, outdoor rink, pallet racking, lego blocks, generators, chillers, boilers, centrifugal fans, computer Áoor, UPS. 587-439-7840.
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
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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.
Commercial Property
4110
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.
Commercial Property
Mortgages Bought/Sold
4190
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@ Àrstandsecondmortgages.ca
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Money To Loan
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.
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Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Financial #4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
4110
Commercial BLDG. * 2300 sq. ft. * 1.9 ACRES *Corner Lot *Fenced Compound
Phone 403-740-5657
403-742-4271; 403-742-1887 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
Transportation #5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
3 SHOPS FOR RENT
5030
PRICE REDUCED ~Now willing to separate shop ~Sitting on 2 acre lot in total Cars 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. 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 Farms/ Land
Public Notices
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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.
Public Notice #6000
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
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 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])
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
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Elaine Willis -Williams 403-742-4567 403-742-2745 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
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.
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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.
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
Whatever you SELL... Advertise it HERE!
3. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T.
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935
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.
VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841
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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”).
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
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
NE 2-39-18 W4, containing 160 acres more or less; (hereinafter called the “Property”).
8. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL
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:
7. Property taxes to be adjusted as of Possession Date.
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP
(STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER
2. The Property contains approximately 160 cultivated acres.
AL-ANON 403-742-5233 403-742-0990
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Health care can’t be put on hold Rick Strankman MLA DRUMHELLER-STETTLER The Canadian Heart and Stroke foundation has launched a new campaign to help Canadians recognize signs of stroke. The campaign is called “FAST” an acronym that stands for: Face – is it drooping? Arms – can you raise both? Speech – is it slurred or jumbled? And Time, to call 9-11 or your local emergency service right away. What if you called 911 and you were put on hold for an hour before anyone even responded? It’s safe to say that most Albertans wouldn’t find it acceptable. The loss of rural hospital services for some people would be the equivalent to being put on hold by 911. It’s safe to say that being put on hold while a loved is in need of emergency care would be completely unacceptable by anyone’s standards. Imagine living in the Oyen area, 30 minutes outside of town, that’s 1 hour round trip for EMS. The closure of a facility like the Big Country Hospital in Oyen would add another hour to the time it would take to get to a hospital for local residents. The Heart and Stroke foundation’s FAST campaign advocates speed of treatment as one of the key factors for the mitigation of damage or loss of life. The same can be said for a great many other medical emergencies including traumatic injuries. Rural hospitals serve not only local residents; they serve the thousands of people who travel Alberta’s extensive rural road-
ways every day. That is where the disconnection begins. The centralized decision-making mindset with regards to Alberta’s public service has resulted in a shortsighted “one size fits all” mentality that just doesn’t fit in remote rural Alberta. In an AHS 2010 report that advocated for the closing of a rural health care center in Boyle, it illustrated how ill-informed centralized decision-making can be. Taking a new approach by working co-operatively with local health care professionals, to do what is necessary to build a health care system that puts Albertans first, we can meet the needs of rural Albertans. Gradually, decentralizing the delivery of health care services to locally-funded, managed, and integrated hospitals, Primary Care Networks, family physicians, and long-term care facilities, will put rural Albertans back in charge of what’s best for rural Albertans. This will enhance the emergency care for patients and allow for flexible innovation to address unique local needs while meeting established care standards all Albertans deserve. One third of Alberta’s operating revenues that pay for health care services are attributed to Energy and Agriculture. As we all know Oil and Gas wells are not operating in the middle of a canola field in downtown Edmonton. Herein lays the quandary a government in Alberta faces, with providing services for the people in remote rural Alberta - the source of a good chunk of their operating budget.
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continued ftrom page 4 The biggest problem apparently is mops, according to Gendre. While he said it doesn’t seem like people are flushing mop heads, it seems that some might get broken off while clearing floor drains and eventually make their way into the main line, which eventually sees the mop head being chewed up at the end of the line. Other pump-wearing culprits are rags and dishcloths. It was confirmed at the meeting that the county has purchased a new parcel of land further out of Stettler, with an eye to relocating at least part of their services there, if not the entire county office. When the current county building was built, it was on the “edge of town,” the councillors explained. Now, with the new ball fields, the expanded recreation centre, and new housing subdivisions the “edge of town” is right in the Town of Stettler. In addition to the location, the current state of the works department building, where employees repair, maintain and store county equipment is needing extensive
repair and upgrades, which in the end would be costly. The cost of the renovations and repairs, combined with a lack of space to expand, makes a move of services to the new site much more promising. The county had purchased the land quietly, not out of a desire for “cloak-and-dagger” behaviour, but to keep the price from going up – which often happens when it’s discovered that a branch of government is looking to buy, Nibourg explained. The roughly 80 acres of land would be large enough not only for a new county building, but also the shops and office space for the maintenance crew. The current parcel of land where the office and shops are located also has a multi-million dollar value, which would allow the county to recoup some of the cost of building new facilities on the new land down the line. After the topics were discussed, residents were able to stay and chat with their councillors and members of the county staff, enjoying doughnuts and coffee.
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Christ-King lights the way for Advent By: Elli Anderson & Abbey Bohn, Grade 8 Students Last week was the first week of Advent, and a bright candle took light in our hearts starting December off right. Advent is a special time in the Catholic Church. The word comes from the Latin word ‘adventus’, which means, ‘coming.’ It is a time of waiting for the real reason for the season. A beautiful celebration took place on Monday Dec. 1. Our wonderful kindergarten class led the celebration and expressed how important Advent is, and what it represents. Every day last week, each class lit the first candle in their Advent wreath, which represents the season of hope. It signifies our hope that the Messiah will come soon. The basketball season started this past week. Although Christ-King will not play until January, students were excited to begin practicing for the season. The girl’s first practice was on Monday, while the boy’s team practiced on
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Tuesday. The girl’s team welcomes back their returning coach, Kristy Gulak. The boy’s team welcomes a new coach this season, Matt Ghesquiere. The monthly Leader-inMe Assembly took place on Friday, Dec. 5, which was led by Mrs. Bohn. The assembly focused on Sean Covey’s Habit #5: Seek to understand, and then be understood. Mrs. Bohn used this habit to focus on the harmful effects of mean words. Calling up three volunteers, Kirklind Bachmier, Connor Wyness, and Cameron Ryan-Whynot, Mrs. Bohn instructed the boys to empty a toothpaste container, shaving cream container, and whipping cream container. While the boys did so with flair, Mrs. Bohn explained that these different materials represented hurtful words. In an unexpected twist, Mrs. Bohn then asked the boys to put their materials back into their containers, which, of course, proved to be impossible. Likewise, Mrs. Bohn explained that once hurtful words are
said, they cannot be put back or unsaid. She asked Christ-King students to use three simple words to avoid misunderstandings and escalated situations. Students were encouraged to ask each other “Are you okay?” These three words will help students to understand another person’s circumstances, before rushing to rash words. It is important that everyone thinks before they speak. Another Spirit Day slept into the school last week – Pajama Day! Held on Friday, Dec. 5, everyone came to school in their favourite PJ’s, housecoats, and slippers. The entire school looked like they were ready to hit the snooze button. Advent Concert practice has been continuing, and full school rehearsals will be taking place this week. Christ-King Catholic School would like to invite the Stettler community to the production of “Christmas Hang-ups” on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Stay tuned Stettler.
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Kirklind Bachmier helping out in the monthly Leader in Me assembly.
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5 GALLON PARTS WASHER $ 395076 $99.99 SALE 69.99
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MODEL DW831 37677 $99.99
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Wise customers read the fine print: Ω, ★, § The Ram Holiday Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after December 2, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. Ω$10,000 in total discounts includes $8,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2014 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014 Ram 2500/3500, 2014 Ram ProMaster or 2014 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/ leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before December 2, 2014. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ★The Make No Payments for 90 Days is a limited time offer which applies to retail customers who finance a new 2014/2015 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle (except 2014 Dodge Avenger SE and 2014/2015 Dodge Viper) at a special fixed rate on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, TD Auto Finance or Scotiabank. Offer does not apply to Scotiabank special rate financing contracts longer than 90 months. Monthly/bi-weekly/weekly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, license, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. Based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 10.2 L/100 km (28 MPG) city and 7.1 L/100 km (40 MPG) highway on Ram 1500 4x2 model with 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 and 8-speed automatic. Ask your dealer for EnerGuide information. ••With as low as 7.1 L/100 km (40 MPG) highway. ±Best-selling based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian new vehicle registrations through October 2013 for large diesel pickups under 14,000 lb GVW. ¥Longevity based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles In Operation data as of July 1, 2013, for model years 1994-2013 for all large pickups sold and available in Canada over the last 20 years. Based on 3500/350 pickups. When properly equipped. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.
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