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The Alberta Prairie Railway was a hot ticket last week as hundreds of kids, parents and other guests rode the rails for free. As has become an annual tradition, the railway offered free train rides on Tuesday, Dec. 23, in conjunction with The Night Before the Night Before, a holiday event organized each year by the Stettler Downtown Business Association. Rides were offered every two hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with lines forming
outside the train station on the east side of Stettler. The train rides were an hour long, taking guests south of Stettler and back. General manager Bob Willis reported that more than 1,700 people rode the train altogether on Tuesday. While that’s a great increase over their usual passenger load, he said the staff handled it well. “That is significantly more people than we normally carry,” he said, adding that the staff “just did an absolutely superb job, in our opinion.” The railway began offering the free holiday rides in 1997.
Willis said it requires a great deal of planning, adding that the weather was excellent. “It’s our way of saying thank you to our community that we live in,” he said, explaining that the railway offers the annual rides to ensure that all local people get an opportunity to ride the train. During the trip, staff members and volunteers made their way through the train to offer cookies and juice to guests. Each child on board was also presented with a stuffed toy as a Christmas gift. Kids were also greeted by a few familiar faces, as Dr. Se-
uss’s character the Grinch and his faithful dog Max walked up and down the aisle, followed later by Sylvester the cat and Tweety Bird. Kids were invited to ride free of charge, while parents and other adults were asked to contribute $5 each or a donation to the Stettler and District Food Bank. Betty Birch, chairwoman of the food bank board, reported that well over 1,200 pounds of food was donated by the train passengers, in addition to generous cash donations. “That support for the food bank is amazing,” she said.
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Jan. 1: Farm family deaths suspicious A man who lost his entire family in a farm fire east of Castor just weeks before Christmas is devastated about the deaths and tired of the suspicions. Jan. 7: New Year’s baby arrives Stettler’s New Year’s baby didn’t arrive right at the dawn of the New Year, but was still the Stettler area’s first baby of 2014. Saphira Nola Hofer made her way into the world one minute before midnight on Jan. 2. Jan. 15: Town’s CAO to end long run Longtime Town of Stettler CAO Rob Stoutenberg is stepping down after 27 years at his post. After June 2 of this year, he plans to go on to experience new adventures. “It wasn’t easy to make the decision, but you have to take a look at your own circumstances and say, ‘At what point in your life do you want to switch gears?’
” Stoutenberg said Tuesday in announcing his decision. Jan. 22: County: ‘We do feel vindicated’ The County of Stettler welcomed Elections Alberta’s ruling Tuesday that it didn’t violate election financing bylaws in the 2012 provincial election. The Wildrose Party accused the county of contravening the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act by using staff time or county vehicles for former PC MLA Jack Hayden’s campaign. Jan. 22: Stettler entry among Alberta art stolen from Las Vegas competition When Andrea Hatch of Stettler’s Cabinet of Curiosities went to Las Vegas last week to compete in a picture-framing contest, she didn’t think her visit would end in a police station. Hatch and Cathie Antoniuk of Onoway both submitted pieces in an international competition put on by the Professional
Picture Framers Association (PPFA). And out of all the pieces in the competition, their works were the only ones stolen. Feb 5: Hip-Hoppin’ to tackle bullying Josh Blumhagen is anything but a bully, but the Halkirk native played the role to perfection in a music video released online last weekend. Blumhagen, 17, also showcased his smooth hiphop dancing ability in the anti-bullying video, which features Edmonton urbanpop vocalist ESMA. Feb. 12: Students chart healthy course The Clearview school board is meeting with school councils Thursday to discuss education issues. School board chairman Ken Checkel said the board tries to meet with the school councils at least once a year, though sometimes there’s not enough interest to plan a joint meeting. Feb. 19: Winnie’s world marks milestone
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For 25 years, children and teenagers bursting through the doors of the Heartland Youth Centre’s doors have seen many different faces, though one has remained the same. This year marks the 25th year for Winnie Bissett as the centre’s executive-director. Feb. 26: Switenky to take over as town CAO The Town of Stettler didn’t have to look far to find a new chief administrative officer. Assistant CAO Greg Switenky has been chosen to replace current CAO Rob Stoutenberg, who plans to retire in June. March 5: Budding scientists showcase puzzling projects Students from Stettler Elementary School’s Grade 5 Science Club gathered in the entrance foyer and adjacent hallways last Friday to put their hard work on display for the annual science fair. Twenty-eight projects were completed by almost 50 students, science club teacher Rob Howell said. March 12: Internet shortage snags town Town council and local businesses are trying to find a solution to an Internet shortage affecting Stettler. “Obviously, I want the problem fixed yesterday, but that’s not going to happen,” Mayor Dick Richards said Monday. March 19: Stettler police officer bound for RCMP musical ride This May, Const. Sarah MacQuarrie will leave the Stettler detachment for Ottawa, where she’ll take her place as one of the riders in the RCMP’s legendary musical ride. March 26: Bailey prepares to bid farewell to Clearview Clearview school division superintendent John Bailey will remain a member of the “Clearview family” for only four more months. “He’s done great, he’s been a great superintendent,” said board chair Ken Checkel. “We wish him well as he moves on to Foothills. April 2: Music festival underway Stettler-area performers are ready to show off their talent at this year’s Stettler and District Music Festival continued on page 3
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Looking back at highlights of 2014 continued from page 2 “We hope it will go really well,” said festival committee president Sherry Rempel. “I guess it just depends on how prepared the students are.” April 9: Hard work celebrated at SRC Grand Opening If there was a theme that was constant on Saturday, April 4 during the grand opening ceremonies at the Stettler Recreation Centre, it was that everyone involved contributed hard work, extra hours, and a lot of blood, sweat and tears. It was a beautiful spring day, full of sunshine and warm breezes, as people gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the SRC, the Hub and the Library. April 16: Exhibitors show off their stuff at annual trade show The recently opened Stettler Recreation Centre was buzzing with activity April 11 to 13 as exhibitors from all over western Canada showed off their wares over the course of the three days. April 22: Full house for annual music festival After a week of performances and competitions, the top acts brought their shows to the Performing Arts Centre in Stettler on April 15. The show saw the best acts in the various categories – speech, vocal, band, piano, musical theatre and dance – performed before a packed audience. April 30: Points West Living celebrate grand opening After opening its doors last July, Points West Living officially opened on Monday, April 28. Points West residents greeted the guests at the door, and juice and snacks were on offer. May 7: Stettler Rotary Club gearing up for 90th anniversary For the past 90 years, members of the Stettler community have donated their time and money through the Rotary Club to help better the local community, province, and international community and next week, the club is looking to celebrate its past. May 14: Transparency, cost-cutting big issues at school board meeting The school board’s transparency was a divisive is-
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Heartland Youth Centre’s annual Awesome Auction on June 7. June 18: Main Street becomes home to painters, musicians at annual Art Walk Main Street Stettler became one big art gallery over the weekend, with local artists showing off what they do during the town’s annual Art Walk. The event, which was organized by the town and
Cabinet of Curiosities owner Andrea Hatch, took place on Saturday, June 13, and Hatch hopes that the event will get the word out about Stettler’s many artists. June 25: Pedestrian bumped, bruised, but OK A few bumps and bruises is all a Stettler pedestrian has to show after being struck by a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck on Thursday, June 14, at the intersection of 50 Street and 49 Avenue.
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Olivia and Pamela Smith, with mom Lisa, are all smiles as they get additional instructions to help them decorate their gingerbread houses at the library on Dec. 22. The pre-Christmas craft was nothing new to the girls, who make them every year, but this was the first time they did it at the library.
Little architects practice their house-building skills Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Public Library was bustling with the sounds of delighted young voices as the future architects of the community took part in a Gingerbread House Building day, hosted by the library. The event, which required pre-registration, was in fact so popular that the library had to turn away about six kids who wanted to register at the last minute. For the lucky 14 kids who registered well ahead of the event, though, the day was full of fun. Darlene Philpot, the activities coordinator with the library, said she and pages were busy the night before “gluing” the gingerbread houses together with icing so they’d be well and sturdily assembled for the kids taking part in the activity the next day. The decorating of the houses would be left to the little architects, as Philpot called them, though she noted that if the houses hadn’t required setup at least a day before, she would have let the kids enjoy that part, too. “Oh, it’s wonderful seeing them have so
much fun,” she said, taking a brief break from helping the architects learn to use a little extra water to help spread icing. A bright blue tarp covered the library floor under the work tables, there to catch run-away candy and dripping icing, but not much made it onto the floor – not with eager children ready to smear and stick it all to the flat gingerbread surfaces of their little houses. Some children used the icing and candy for more than decoration, sneaking covert mouthfuls of the sweet treats when they thought no one was looking. Just hours before the event began on Monday, Dec. 22, the library’s gingerbread team suffered a setback when one of the houses, precariously situated at the edge of a cliff (otherwise known as a table), took a tumble into the abyss (also known as the floor). The destroyed house had to be replaced, but fortunately staff were able to get another one setup before the architects arrived. This was the first gingerbread house building event for the library, but given its success, Philpot said she expects it will return next year.
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Strankman “incredulous” at mass Wildrose Party defection Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Rick Strankman said he was “incredulous” to learn of a mass defection from the Wildrose Party that left Alberta’s official opposition with just five MLAs in the provincial legislature. The MLA for Drumheller-Stettler since 2012, Strankman was just one day into a family vacation when he received the news on Dec. 17 that nine of his fellow Wildrose MLAs, including party leader Danielle Smith, would cross the floor to join the governing Progressive Conservatives under leader and premier Jim Prentice. Strankman’s office issued a lengthy statement on his behalf on Tuesday, Dec. 23, in which he accuses his colleagues of abandoning “their responsibilities and obligations as members of the Wildrose
caucus.” He also accused both Smith and Airdrie MLA Rob Anderson of leading “a revolt against their own party and their own leadership” and persuading “seven of their colleagues to go along with their duplicitous act.” He made a distinction between Smith and Anderson, whom he called perpetrators, and the other seven MLAs, whom he described as “collaborators.” Strankman said that the party’s constituency associations, its 25,000 members and executive council were let down by the “act of betrayal,” as were the 442,429 Albertans who cast their vote for party candidates in 2012. Ending his statement on a positive note, he remarked that the party would begin 2015 with a new leader to start its next chapter, likening it to a phoenix rising
from the ashes. “As one of the many thousands of Wildrose Party members who has stuck to principle, who has not betrayed the public trust, and who has not sold out in exchange for the promise of political baubles, I look forward to the rebirth of the Wildrose Party,” he was quoted as saying. Repeated attempts to contact Strankman for comment were unsuccessful; a staffer from Strankman’s constituency office only remarked that the MLA was “blindsided” by the turn of events. The Wildrose Party announced Dec. 22 that Calgary-Fish Creek MLA Heather Forsyth had been selected as interim leader. Previously the party’s culture and tourism critic, Strankman will add agriculture, Service Alberta, jobs, skills, training and labour to his portfolio.
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Looking at the old, what to expect from the new Just like birthdays are for individuals, anniversaries and calendar milestones are good occasions for communities, societies and nations to take a step back and take stock of what happened since the last time the same milestone was marked. As the point in time when we renew our calendars is the universally accepted turning point in our communal life, it should be considered a good opportunity to review and assess how we fared over the past year and what we could expect from the next. Our small town of Stettler remained mostly what one could consider an oasis of peace in a conflict-ridden world throughout 2014, with the exception of a couple of fires and car crashes while the neighbouring community of Castor was shocked with a gruesome triple murder and arson, the culprits of which are expected to stand trial in 2015. In the province, we have seen yet again that our politicians
fail to learn from mistakes and they keep sticking to their old ways: Dependency on bitumen royalties, a trade mark policy of Progressive Conservatives has once again brought our finances to the brink of disaster, so much so that the fear of strong criticism has led our newly installed premier to recruit MLAs from the official opposition. At the national level, prime minister’s “high moral ground” foreign policy led Canada into the Middle Eastern swamp, and was quickly reciprocated with attacks on Canadian soil, including one targeting the nation’s seat of sovereignty. Internationally, we have had two new developments with potentially far reaching consequences: The crisis in Ukraine and Russia’s intervention there have created a volatile situation that has the potential to threaten both political stability and the fragile economies of the old continent. In the Middle East, the emer-
gence of the Islamic State, despite all talk of successful air strikes, still threatens to disintegrate Iraq and Syria and to create new proxy entities in the area that will make it easier for outside powers to manipulate further the regional balance of power or lack thereof. On the economic front, Saudi Arabia single-handedly continues to drive down the price of oil for both political and economic gain, causing havoc in countries that rely on oil revenues, including Canada. And last but not least, it doesn’t mean what didn’t happen in 2014 will not happen in 2015 or in 2016: The financial storm that has been brewing with continued money printing and monetization of debt will reach hurricane proportions by the time it arrives, but irresponsible politicians and bankers continue to suppress the levers that could help reduce the size of the bubble we live in. As one can clearly conclude,
this is not a bright picture, not to say nasty. How hopeful can we realistically be in terms our fortunes changing for the better? Probably not much, at least in the short term. The conflicts and culture of confrontation that shape our lives both as individuals and communities/nations appear to have an amazing ability to reproduce themselves thanks to the mastery of powers that be to use, spin, manipulate and exploit a wide variety of factors both to cling on to their positions and to perpetuate tensions to justify their practices. And why do we always seem incapable of hanging on to the hope of peace and stability whenever it somehow emerges? Could it be because the dividends of peace and harmony are much harder to monopolize and exploit than the profits of conflict and confrontation? Happy New Year… – Mustafa Eric
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Festival reaches new levels of community support Joel van der Veen/Independent reporter
Stettler’s 17th annual Festival of Lights had another successful year, raising a record-breaking $103,000 in support of the Stettler Health Services Foundation. Committee chair Sue Peterson said the total raised as of Monday, Dec. 15, was $103,236.25.The goal of the event — held from Nov. 25 to 29 — was to raise enough money to purchase a modern nurse call system for the local hospital, valued at roughly $90,000. “We’re thrilled that we were able to meet that goal and surpass it by some,” said Peterson. “Everything
went very, very well.” The festival consisted of a busy week packed with events, including a gourmet breakfast, dessert night, seniors tea, a Sounds of the Season concert, and a children’s afternoon, including cocoa, cookies, pictures with Santa and sleigh rides. Christmas Spirits, an evening of festive drinks, appetizers and jazz music on Nov. 26, was a runaway success, with the 175 available tickets quickly selling out. A gingerbread house contest was held in advance of the other festival events on Nov. 15, while the week closed on Nov. 29 with the Dine,
Dance and Auction. Peterson said the events ran smoothly, although inclement weather forced the organizers to adapt, particularly for Thursday’s concert when several acts were forced to cancel. “We were exhausted — all of us — by the end of the week,” she said, adding that her committee is already talking about what they can do to top this year’s events. “We’re already scheming and planning for next year,” said Peterson. “Those girls don’t take any breaks . . . It always impresses me, their dedication to this project.”
Peterson also extended a “huge and heartfelt thank-you to the community for their continued support of this festival, and thus the hospital.” Each year, festival organizers consult with the health foundation and hospital staff to determine areas of need for which they can raise funds. Previous festivals have provided funding for a variety of equipment, including birthing beds, overhead lifts, a colonoscope, infant incubator, palliative care beds, heart monitors and a patient monitoring system.
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Catholic students go carolling at seniors’ homes Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Students from Christ-King Catholic School added a touch of the holidays to three seniors residences in Stettler on Thursday, Dec. 18. The students and staff went on their annual carol sing that morning, sharing the songs of the season with residents and inviting them to join in on the more familiar tunes. Teacher Jaclyn Delhommeau said the short carolling tour has become a regular Christmas tradition for the school, with the entire student body — more than 100 kids — taking part. “I don’t know who likes it more, the teachers, the kids or the seniors,” said Delhommeau. The students divided into two groups, with the first visiting Heart Haven Lodge and the second visiting Points West. The singers were accompanied on the piano by Delhommeau and by Evelyn Strandquist. Later, the two groups joined together for a performance at Willow Creek Lodge, after which cookies and juice were served.
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Students and staff from Christ-King Catholic School sing Christmas carols at Willow Creek Lodge on Friday, Dec. 19.
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Evelyn Shursen leads the Stettler United Church choir during a carol sing held at the church on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Carol sing fills United Church with festive sounds Joel van der Veem INDEPENDENT REPORTER Surrounded by choir members, musicians and an audience full of singers, Evelyn Shursen said the effect was like listening to music in stereo, with “sound in every direction.” Shursen was the emcee of the Stettler United Church’s annual carol sing, hosted the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 17, and featuring a total of eight choirs and singing groups. The event attracted upwards of 175 people to the church sanctuary, and Shursen said it provided ample evidence of the wealth of musical talent to be found in the Stettler community. “We can share with one another the gifts that we’ve been given,” she said, “and it brings joy to everyone.” Shursen proved a most enthusiastic emcee, leading the audience in singing and occasionally calling for a halt to the proceedings, in good humour, when she detected that a song was off to a poor start. The evening began with “Silent Night,” introduced
by pianist Cassidy Braun, and continued by the core trio of musicians — pianist Elaine Hennel, organist Doug McKay and bassist Dave Carstairs — that led most of the audience’s singing that evening. The crowd was encouraged to sing a variety of songs, ranging from traditional standards like “What Child is This?” and “The First Noel,” to popular songs like “Winter Wonderland” and “Marshmallow World,” to newer hymns like “Still, Still, Still” and “Hope is a Star.” The Heartland Belles, a group of red-hatted singers who meet weekly at St. George’s Anglican Church, were the first on the program, accompanied
by pianist Maxine Frickleton, singing “Come On, Ring Those Bells” and “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Next up was the Erskine United Church choir, led by pianist Evelyn Strandquist, singing “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child” and “Advent Alleluia.” The Happy Gang, which meets regularly to sing for residents at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre, performed “You Are My Sunshine” and “White Christmas,” led by Hennel at the piano. This was followed by the St. George’s Anglican Church choir, led by Strandquist, singing “Mary, Did You Know?” and an arrangement of the Lord’s Prayer.
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Stursen and accompanied by Hennel on the piano. They sang two songs: “A Special Night,” and “O Holy Night,” joined by Cassidy Munholland on the saxophone. Stursen led the audience in singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” followed by a closing prayer by Rev. Jan Richardson. Refreshments were served in the Christian Education Wing afterward.
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Fun on the ice as SRC hosts Skate with Santa Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER For the second year in a row, Santa Claus strapped on his skates and took to the ice with local kids at the Stettler Recreation Centre. Skate with Santa, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, attracted more than 100 kids to the arena, and organizers said they were pleased with the early turnout. “It was pretty steady from 11 to 2,” said Michelle Duchscherer, a front desk employee at the Recreation Centre. “From 2 o’clock on, it slowed right down.” Plenty of activities were available on the
rink surface, including bean bag toss and ring toss games, a relay race, tic tac toe and a shoot-the-puck competition. Kids could also grab a rod and try fishing for candy canes, while those looking to express themselves artistically could take a brush and paint a design on the ice. “We had a lot of kids playing shinny hockey as well,” said Duchscherer. Though she was happy with the response, Duchscherer added, “I think next year we’re just going to cut it back to 11 till 2.” Free hot dogs and hot chocolate were served, and organizers said that close to 200 hot dogs were consumed. Prizes were also available to be won.
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Chelsea Smith gives Dani Coolen a little help on the ice during the Skate with Santa afternoon at the Stettler Recreation Centre on Saturday, Dec. 20.
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Will Verboven AHEAD OF THE HEARD Readers will be forgiven for not having heard of a recent obscure event held in faraway Toronto. Although National Farmers Union (NFU) members might want to pay attention being their hard-earned dollars seem to be frivolously spent on green political silliness. The NFU is identified as a sponsor of an event entitled “Festival of Dangerous Ideas.” Calling it a “Festival of Fools” would be more appropriate as it brought together a rag-tag collection of green lobby whackos and ideologues, organic production blowhards and scam artists, back-to-the earth hippies, and the usual delusional green dreamers and malcontents. Most of the speakers at the event were self-appointed and self-righteous experts on food and agriculture. Bashing modern commercial agriculture was of course the theme of the meeting, along with wild conspiracies of world domination by every corporate entity, with special emphasis on the evil Monsanto. I expect to the folks attending this event every advancement in agricultural production for the past 100 years is vile and must be banned for the sake of human civilization. There is some humour in what these folks believe, particular as most are products of the society they seem to despise. As expected genetically engineered (GE) plants, herbicides, pesticides, patented seeds and science in general were cited as the root of all evil. The event head liner was Vandana Shiva an anti-commercial agriculture activist from India. She apparently told event attendees what they wanted to hear blaming capitalism and corporate agriculture for the world’s ills. She advocated a return to some sort of subsistence agriculture based on the socialist concept of “the commons” where everything is shared. One would have thought that the disastrous communist collective farming system would be a lesson as to how that type of agriculture does not work, but apparently there are still fools out there that have little understanding about basic human nature. a Ms. Shiva stated that small diverse farms were more productive than corporate agriculture. If that were true Africa would be the world’s biggest producer and exporter of food being that continent outside of South Africa is essentially the world’s largest conglomeration of small organic farmers. Did I mention that Africa is also the largest recipient of food aid in the world, its one of those inconve-
nient truths folks like Ms. Shiva neglect to mention. Did I also mention that virtually all the food aid in the world comes from the commercial agriculture industry that these folks rail against. But I digress. In checking some websites and news articles it would seem that Ms. Shiva is a sort of small agriculture guru having written a couple of books on the topic along with women’s issues. No doubt she is a darling of leftish, organic, anti-capitalist groups and makes a living flying around the world to delusional events like the recent Festival of Fools in Toronto. Interestingly, organizers of the event insisted on calling it the “Festival of Dangerous Ideas” even though a much more prominent and long-time event of the same name is sponsored by the Sydney opera house. Maybe fools is too kind of a word for these folks. These types of green and organic industry booster events are nothing new; it’s no different from events held by other sectors, societies, political parties etc... They are designed to rally the troops, raise some money and to engage in much self-delusion depending on the cause of course. This Toronto Festival of Fools would see carefully selected biased speakers and ideological heroes making outrageous statements that the audience would already agree with. I expect most would be vegetarians and the banquet was intensely politically-correct - featuring organic, fair-trade, local beets and rutabagas grown by socially aware women and gender friendly peasant workers’ collectives and brought to the event by wind powered wagons. Many of the sponsors were the usual suspects all involved in the green and organic lobbies and most very urban based with no connection to actual agriculture outside of Toronto. One does ponder why the National Farmers Union would be involved in an essentially anti-agriculture event. I expect many NFU members, especially in western Canada, would be defined as environmental enemies by the folks involved in this event. There certainly would seem to be little hope in drumming up new NFU memberships with these folks. Why any agricultural organization would want to be associated with the notorious Sierra Club one of the sponsors of the event, boggles the mind. Taking part in events like this would only serve to question the relevancy of the NFU in today’s modern agriculture industry.
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sian economy on the ropes, compounded by the Russian rouble losing almost half its value in 2014. Ultimately, there’s a global gluttony of grain this year that we have to work through now – we are seeing better rail movement in Western Canada but the U.S. is now having some problems. This means that apart from Russia limiting wheat exports and trying to buy more for itself (it’s one of the largest growers and exporters in the world), one can expect more sideways to lower trading through the spring in other coarse grains and oilseeds. This doesn’t mean that all prices will fall immediately, but I’m not confident they’ll remain elevated for too, too long, barring a further escalation of geopolitical risk or poorer weather in the southern hemisphere. To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS and Android). His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1-855-332-7653).
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A look back at sports in 2014 Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER 2014 was a banner year for many sports and athletes in Stettler, both at the school and league levels. Let’s look back at some of the best moments of 2014. Hockey The Stettler Minor Hockey Association was named Association of the Year by Hockey Alberta at an event in Edmonton, and President Jason Hegberg was on hand to accept the award. The Stettler Lightning Junior B team bade farewell to their head coach, Doug Smith, at their annual banquet. Smith, who was retiring coaching after 30 years – the past seven with the Lightning – said he would be enjoying winters somewhere warmer. However, after not finding a replacement coach for the 2014-15 season, he returned to the bench in the head coach role. In Senior Hockey action, the Big Valley Oil Kings sweep the awards
in the Battle River Hockey League, netting goalies of the year, coaches of the year, and rookie of the year – the most awards won by any singular team that year. Rodeo Botha resident Darrell Cholach, 50, is entered into the Canadian Rodeo Hall of Fame. In his career, Cholach won the Canadian Championship in Bareback in 1993, 1996 and 1999. In 1995, he was the Calgary Stampede Champion, in 1999 Cowboy of the Year, and he qualified for the CFR 16 times before he retired about eight years ago. Riley Warren went on to compete in two different Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) events in November. He competed in the team roping and tie-down roping events at the CFR in Edmonton last week from Nov. 5 to 9. This was his second appearance at the finals and Warren says he felt more comfortable this time around. continued on page 15
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continued from page 14 Soccer It was a banner season for the U18 girls’ soccer club as secured league first in the Central Alberta Soccer Association in a blowout match against the girls from Rimbey, winning 7-0. The league had a powerful season, winning almost every game they played throughout the summer, including several tournaments. The boys’ U12 team also saw substantial wins, heading to the provincials after winning their league firstplace spot in a July game against Camrose United. The Stettler team had fallen in every game against Camrose in the 2014 season until the final gold medal match. Alberta Summer Games After dominating in all her track and field competitions this season, Stettler high school student Dacia Gramlick headed to the Alberta Summer Games. She
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Buccaneers looking forward to 2015 season Submitted by Todd Lewis The Central Alberta Buccaneers are well underway in preparation for their upcoming AFL season. With the signing of a Devon Hand as head coach, the Bucs are entering the 2015 season with a new direction and vision. By fostering a football culture of commitment and accountability and recruiting a large and competitive roster, the team will “allow as much fun as possible without compromising the work it takes to win a title,” said coach Hand. “This will be a program guys want to play in.” Linebacker Elliott Mabbott, former Stettler Wildcat, is heading into his second season as a Buccaneer and couldn’t be more excited: “the 2015 season is looking promising. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Coach Hand has in store for the team.” Mabbott admitted that the transition from high school to senior’s league was a bit daunting, but “being on the Bucs and knowing that your teammates have your back puts your mind at ease. The team has a brotherly atmosphere – everyone feels welcome.” After falling short of the 2014 AFL title, the Bucs are continuing to bolster its roster size and talent pool. With increased depth, the team will be better able to endure injuries as well as avoid over-fatiguing players. To find these additional recruits, the Bucs will operate booths at trade shows during the spring (Ponoka, Lacombe, and Stettler), host its first annual Bucs Recruitment Night, and continue to have a presence in the Central Albertan community via fundraisers and charity events. The Bucs will continue its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Ponoka by entering a team into the Bowl for Kids
fundraiser. At this event, participants raise pledges, which greatly contribute to BBBS’s yearly operating funds, and bowl for game or two. This will be the Bucs fourth year participating in this event and the team aims at raising $1200 for Big Brothers. After completing its fourth teamblood-drive on Dec. 13th (which included 17 blood donators), the Buccaneers sent out a friendly challenge to the rest of the AFL to see which club is more willing to bleed for Alberta. On Feb. 7th, 2015, the nine teams that comprise the Alberta Football League will collectively roll up their sleeves in their respective blood clinics in order to donate. Fans and interested players are encouraged to participate. The Bucs Recruitment Night will function as a meet and greet for interested potential players. Coaching staff and veteran players will be more than willing to share information regarding the team, its culture, its history, and, most importantly, its goals for 2015. While an exact location has not yet been decided upon, the Recruitment Night will happen on Jan. 24th. For more details, follow the team’s website at www.cabucs.com. When asked about the 2015 expectations, Coach Hand said: “When we strap up in red and black this upcoming summer, players will be challenged to leave it all on the field for the better of the team. There will be no excuses. There will be no shortcuts. When the summer turns to fall and the dust settles, players will be able to look each other in the eye and say they laid it on the line for the team. That is what 2015 Central Alberta Buccaneers will be all about.”
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Short line Oil Kings lose hard to Tofield Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Big Valley Oil Kings hit the road on Dec. 20, heading to Tofield to face the Satellites – and came home limping after a 7-2 loss. It was a hard night for the Oil Kings, who due to the nearness of the Christmas season had a thin roster to take the ice in Tofield, including a short defence roster. This resulted in the Oil Kings having to put three forwards on the ice in the role of defencemen, ac-
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cording to General Manager Dustin Edwards, including one man who hadn’t played yet this season. It was also the first time rookie goaltender Braden Redman suited up, holding down the Oil Kings’ fort for the first two periods before being replaced by seasoned goalie and the 2014-15 goalie of the year in the Battle River Hockey League, Chance Clark. “Tofield had a big roster,” Edwards said. “They were hungry for the win.” Edwards said after the
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game that in hindsight the team should have put Clark in the net after the first period, but he knew that Redman was nervous and he hoped the rookie would shake off the nerves. With Clark in the net for the third, though, the game shifted away from the Satellites, and the Oil Kings finally put themselves on the board with a 2:58 goal by Chance Abbott, and a last-seconds effort by Luke Boyer. The Oil Kings will have a chance to even the score with the Satellites on Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. when the team comes to Big Valley. “We’ll beat them with a full roster,” Edwards said confidently. “I’m not that impressed.” The Oil Kings, with that Dec. 20 loss, sit in the middle of the fiveteam league, behind the Bonnyville Pontiacs and Tofield Satellites, and ahead of the Lloydminster Border Kings and Daysland Northstars.
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Are big banks earning big profits off of their clients’ backs? Dear Editor, Ever since the global financial crisis struck in 2008, Canadians have been subjected to a constant refrain: Canada has the “most sound banking system in the world”. During the worst of the crisis, from 2008 to 2010, the official line was that Canada’s banks did not require the extraordinary bailout measures that were being offered in other countries, particularly in the U.S. We knew that as early as 2008 the federal government had made provisions to buy insured mortgage pools from Canada’s banks in order to keep credit flowing during recessionary times. The government was careful to call it a “liquidity support”, not a “bailout” but, as one report reveals, government support for the country’s biggest banks was far more generous than the official
line would suggest. Support spanned the course of two years and Canada’s banks turned not only to the Canadian federal government and the Bank of Canada for help during this protracted time period; they also took advantage of American bailout programs. I would suggest that all Canadians read this interesting report published by the CCPA “Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives” in April of 2012 called “Big Bank’s Secrets” and you can read the whole report at: www.policyalternatives.ca as documents some surprising truths as to what really happened. I have no issue with our banks needing to be well capitalised and profitable, but we now have a situation where our big banks have almost a virtual monopoly in Canada approved by our Federal Govern-
ment. And wanting to further extend their scope of operations well beyond the original mandates they were granted. One issue that I have touched on several times is credit, life and mortgage insurance being sold in banks by unlicensed employees. The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled that this practice is illegal, this because the sale of insurance is not one of our chartered bank’s core obligations, so as a result insurance products sold by any bank employee are now subject to provincial legislation, including legislation that says life insurance must be sold on a separate premise from the rest of the bank and also that any sale of insurance products must be done by a licensed individual and that there are certain fiduciary obligations that go along with that licensed in-
dividual. Which begs the question as relates to past sales of credit life and mortgage life insurance by banks: “Was this compliant or not, if sold in-branch by an unlicensed bank employee?” So, now what can be done? According the Supreme Court of Canada, the bulk of credit and mortgage insurance policies were sold illegally. Which leads to the question, what legal remedies might now be available to bank customers having purchased a product “sold illegally”, does this make their policy null and void and what’s the impact of this for all the bank customers involved? This whole issue was highlighted for me this spring when a life-insured client passed away and I delivered a large insurance cheque to the family, only
to find out that two creditor life policy claims from two different banks were denied on the excuse that the client had failed to disclose a pre-existing medical condition; so both only refunded the premiums paid, a small fraction of the actual coverage the family thought was in place. Another of my many beefs with banks is the restrictions now built into mortgages that many consumers are not aware of, the primary concern being the draconian early surrender penalties; used to be three-month’s interest penalty, which now is “the interest differential” or bank speak for the opportunity to really hose you! I recently met with a young couple wanting to move to an innovative bank option that I refer clients to, only to find out they were facing a $42,000 pay out
penalty. This was never explained to them and the disclosure on this hidden in the fine print on their mortgage document? The latest federal government initiative has been to set up a financial education task force to improve the level of financial education for Canadians, especially for school children. Better late than never in my opinion, but the concern that I have now is that the big banks want to be in on the front in line to help “educate” our students, which, as a farm boy, reminds me of that old saying “putting the foxes in charge of the chicken coup”; plus considering Canadians today are piling on debt like there’s no tomorrow, will only make a bad situation even worse. Peter Boys – A concerned Canadian
The Population of Donalda over the years Donalda has always been a small place but not without periods of growth and decline. It is interesting to trace its population since it was incorporated as a village in December 1912. By then the population was already 200. Of course, at one time there was virtually no one living on a yearround basis where Donalda is located. Native people and later explorers and Métis came through but did not stay here, although Boss Hill on Buffalo Lake not far from Donalda became a major Métis settlement in the 1870s. But it was abandoned after the disappearance of the buffalo a decade later. Then came the first homesteaders in the 1890s and by the first decade of the 20th century, the countryside around Donalda grew full of immigrants, many from Scandinavia. With the arrival of the Canadian
Northern Railway in 1911, the village soon became a central place for farmers and ranchers in the area. The first official census information from 1914 shows that Donalda had boomed to a population of 250. There was, however, a decline to 150 during the First World War. After the War there was an increase to 275 by 1921, then another decline during the Depression years. After World War II, the population of Donalda grew again, to an apogee of 318 people, probably a reflection of the general post-war boom. Since the 1960s the population of Donalda has remained relatively stable, between 230 and 278 people. The last census in 2011 showed 259 inhabitants. For information year by year, see: http://www.altapop.ca/villages/ donalda.pdf What will the future bring? Don-
alda certainly has the capacity to grow. But the economic base has been transformed, transportation is easier to larger centres, and the growth of Stettler and Camrose have created a critical mass for shopping and services making it hard for Donalda to compete. As a place to retire and for recreation, however, Donalda is a prime location. Happy New Year to all our readers, and residents and visitors of Donalda! Happy Birthdays these last days of December 2014 and first few days of January 2015 to Clay Awe, Ian Stone, Aveya Laye, Cindy Auton, Dusty Vikse, Amy-Ann Kotz, Duncan Charles, Harper Tantrum, Juston Clement, Raesha Berry. And to other birthday celebrants we may have missed who are bringing out the old year and ringing in the new, best wishes.
Erskine 4-H News Submitted by Rayell Haustein The Erskine 4-H Beef Club is up and running again with 20 members. Our leader is Lyle Big-
nell, president: Carly Bignell, Vice President: Lowell Van Straten, Treasurer: Drew Bignell, Secretary: Cole Heck, Club Reporter: Rayell Haustein with the as-
sistance of Karlee & Kelsey Konschuh, we also have a bunch of capable Historians. Our Christmas party is on Jan. 4th, 2015 we are going
curling and having a chinesegift exchange, along with a pot luck supper. We are looking forward to another succsesful year! We’ll keep you updated to club events.
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OBITUARY PAUL, James Gibson Paul (“Jim”) Dec 1st, 1934 – Dec 11th, 2014 4 Late of Big Valley, Alberta. Jim passed away with family by his side at the hospice in Red Deer after a lengthy illness. Jim was predeceased by his wife Yvonne Paul (Simpson), his parents James & Jessie Paul, and his brother Bob. He is survived by his children Jim Paul Jr. (Arlene Oswald), and Tammie-Lynn Paul and her husband (Andy Holden), his Grandchildren, great Grandchildren, Sister Pat Brandon (Ray), many nieces and nephews, and numerous dear and beautiful friends. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Jim’s life at Pheasantback cc in Stettler, AB on May 30th, 2015. A day to pay tribute and share “Old Jim” stories, play some cards and/or golf. Please RSVP by May 15, 2015 to: tammie.p@outlook.com Memorial Donations if desired pay directly to: Red Deer Hospice Society 99 Arnot Ave Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6
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On December 16, 2014, Mr. Art Skaley passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Art was born in Gadsby, Alberta on March 6, 1937 to Otto and Margaret Skaley. Art was the youngest son in a family of three other brothers and three sisters. He lived and worked on the family farm until he was 16 years old. He ventured on to Monitor, Alberta where he was employed at Peterson Electric. It was here he met the love of his life Sharon Mitchell who soon became his wife of 59 years. Art and Sharon were married on December 5, 1955. The couple moved to Stettler where Art found employment at the Travel Inn for a short time before gaining employment with the Town Of Stettler where he worked for nine years. With the experience Art had gained, he was ready to start a business of his own and in 1965, Skaley Construction was formed. It all began as a business with two pump trucks and grew to include truck mounted backhoes, dump trucks, trackhoes and bobcats all gathered over the years. His business expanded over the 43 years it existed and served the community of Stettler and the surrounding area. Art and Sharon started their family life together in the town of Stettler. Their daughter Bev arrived on February 18, 1960 and their son Lenard was born June 8, 1961. In 1975, they moved to an acreage just east of town. In 1990 the family moved to a quarter section south of town. Here Art continued with his construction business but had an opportunity to engage in new adventures like raising Ostriches and composting. Art also started working with Angus Cattle with his son and got involved with showing pure bread Angus cattle. In 1985 at the 5th World Angus Forum, Art was awarded Grand Champion Female! An achievement he was very proud of. Art very much enjoyed music and was a self-taught drum player and also played the saxophone. He enjoyed many weekends and evenings playing in several bands in the area. Art’s greatest joy however was his five grandchildren. He was so very proud of them all and loved to share stories with everyone about their many accomplishments. Art was predeceased by his parents Otto and Margaret Skaley, sisters Grace, Marie (Lenin) and brothers Harold and Edgar. He is survived by his loving wife Sharon, daughter Bev (Wade) Konschuh and Lenard (Carolyn) Skaley; grandchildren Parker (Taylor), Rebecca (Jordan), Jessica, Jeffrey and Caylen. He is also survived by brother John Skaley, sister Shirley Somer and sister in law Darlene Skaley as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and so many very dear friends. A gathering to celebrate Arts life will be held at the Brennen Funeral Home reception area on January 10, 2015 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Art memorial contributions may be made to the Stettler Health Services Foundation - Heritage House or the Stettler Renal Dialysis in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and arrangements. 403.742.3315 Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com. Free Bird Like a bird, you’ve grown a set of wings So you may fly away to a safe place And be free. Looking down from your perch admiring the view, Guiding us through the brambles and roses, making the right Gambles and choices. Once in a while you’ll get close enough To touch, spreading a smile on our faces And whispering a flutter of your Glorious span.
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SMITH Albert Norman 1927 - 2014 Mr. Albert Norman ‘Norm’ Smith of Red Deer, Alberta passed away peacefully at Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Once he married Evelyn, they moved to Calgary, Alberta, where they raised their family. Norm spent his first fifteen years working for National Supply. He then went on to work for Loffland Bros. Drilling for the next twenty-five years. Eventually they moved to Red Deer after his retirement, where they spent many happy years. Norm was very talented and loved woodworking and also doing Lapidary; the art of forming, honing and designing gemstones. He was extremely gifted in his artistry and his pieces were loved and desired by all for their exquisite shapes and beauty. Norm, however, was happiest when with his family whom he loved dearly. He was a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. His relationships and his marriage were most important to him and his wife and family were dear to his heart. Norm will be fondly remembered for his wonderful warm smile which he maintained and kept even throughout his illness and in tough times. His kind and loving spirit will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all. Norm will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife and best friend of sixty-one years, Evelyn of Red Deer; his two daughters, Deb (Murray) McKay of Olds, Alberta and Eva-Leah Smith of Red Deer; and his three grandchildren, Alisa McKay, Breanna (Rob) Houlton and Cody Smith Pond. He will also be sadly missed by his sister, Ruth Streit of Stettler, Alberta, as well as numerous other extended family, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Norm was predeceased by his father, Albert Smith, his mother, Clara Johnston and a brother, Ted Smith. In honoring Norm’s wishes, no formal service will be held. An Interment will take place at the Donalda Cemetery, Donalda, Alberta at a later date. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Unit 33 of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and also to Unit 3800 of Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer. If desired, Memorial Donations in Norm’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation at www.rdrhfoundation.com/donate-now or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
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Automotive Technician required We are looking for a Licensed Automotive Mechanic for our fast paced 3 bay Service Centre. The Licensed Automotive Technician plays a key role on the automotive service team. Working in a busy Service Centre, with state-of-the-art equipment and modern technical training, the technician’s ability to combine automotive expertise with good customer relations skills contribute to making Canadian Tire the most recognized leader in the automotive service industry. Suitable candidates will possess proven problem solving abilities, ability to take instruction, safe working practices and a passion for all aspects of the automotive trade. Minimum requirements are: - Energetic with strong work ethic - Red Seal Interprovincial license. - Valid driver’s license. - 2 years’ experience as a technician. This job brings with it a higher than average hourly rate (Up to $38) for experienced technicians, with beneÅts. If you are interested in this position and would like to join our team, please contact Allen Plant by phone at (403) 742-8319 ext 222 or 1-416-988-9809
Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career with PetroÀeld Industries at our Tornado Hydovac Trucks manufacturing production facility? We are centrally located in the family friendly community of Stettler, Alberta. We currently have an openings for: Service and Parts Manager Quality Assurance Team Leader Finisher Product Testing Assistant Purchaser Industrial Painters/Helpers Welders Helper General Labourers Construction Workers Our Company has a enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement opportunities. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. For more information about these positions and our company, check out our website www. tornadotrucks.com. Resumes can be emailed to hr@petroÀeld.com or faxed to 403-742-5544.
Be environmentally friendly RECYCLE YOUR PAPER!
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Truckers/ Drivers
ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division. Paid by direct deposit, beneÀts and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.
Business Opportunities
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GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.
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FULL-TIME GENERAL MANAGER required for Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. Must be highly motivated with strong business management, negotiating, Ànancial planning, leadership, team building, strategic thinking & organizational skills. Duties: OfÀce operations, staff supervision, marketing, sponsorship & communication. Email resume with covering letter & references: bsteadward@ rodeocanada.com. Website: rodeocanada.com.
Bashaw Golf and Country Club in Central Alberta requires a
GENERAL MANAGER for our 9 hole course that includes a newly renovated clubhouse and seasonal/day use campground. The successful applicant must be self-managing, have strong organization skills, customer service experience and be capable of managing the overall performance of all operations. Golf experience is not necessary, but would be a considerable asset. The club is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package in accordance with previous experience and education.
Training for life First Aid Training teaches how to respond confidently when injuries occur.
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Please email your cover letter with resume to both bashawgolfclub@hotmail.ca and to the President of the Board djonespfd26@hotmail.com no later than Friday, January 2, 2015. To see more details about our club please visit our website at www.bashawgolf.com. We thank everyone in advance for their interest in this opportunity. Please be aware that only the short listed candidates will be contacted for further consideration for this position.
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Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.
Stettler’s Best Read Real Estate Section Reaches Buyers and Sellers Where They Live, Work and Farm
We always look forward to this time of year to let you know just how much we value your friendship and support. Here’s hoping all your year brings much opportunity and happiness to you and your loved ones. Happy New Year!
From Fran, Karen, Darien & Jonni Candor Realty Ltd.
Ph. 403-742-4424 4908 - 51 Street
Fran Karen Darien Jonni Snowden Cannady Chapman Hegberg
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Building Supplies
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions
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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.
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2006 PETERBUILT 18.3 M3 Aluminum Wabash 406 Code Tank. Truck has 550 Cat engine. Well maintained. In Edson. Asking $90,000 + GST. Call 780-723-4781 or 780-728-9502.
Firewood
TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS
403-309-3300 1-877-223-3311 Automotive
Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting
Dried, Shedded, on Pallets Pine & Tamarack Wood Pick up in yard or UFA Bulk Fuel Delivery Available Volume Discounts.
403-876-2422 Distributor for
Blaze King Stoves 403-740-3285 403-742-2647
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THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. Apply today! 1-844-453-5372.
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O/A Tim Horton’s
6608 - 50th Ave, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L2
Supervisor Full Time / Part Time / Shift Work Night / Overnight / Early Morning / Weekend Some high school education
5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
“Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob
4606 - 40 St., Stettler
4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB
Electrical
403-742-3141
Phone 403-742-1755 Springbank Service Station’s
Stettler Bottle Depot 5005-48 Street, Stettler is looking for a
SUPERVISOR Full Time/Part Time/Shift Work/Early Morning/Weekend Some high school education $13.75 Per Hour Wage based on experience/availability Please send resume to rsilva2649@gmail.com Phone 403-742-2631
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AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
Contractors
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info@leschert.net
-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years
Chapman and Co. 403-742-1330
Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
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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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RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE
Stettler Furnace Cleaning Qualified and Reputable
403-742-3418 Glass Shops
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HEARTLAND GLASS
• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
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Randy Long
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686 galen@railsidedesign.com
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
Legal Services
Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net
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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
Phone 403-742-2529
Phone: 403-742-4437
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B.
Stettler Professional Building
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
PERFORMANCE
4819 51 Street
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
403-742-3411
“Keeping people in Motion...�
BRYON D. BALTIMORE
403-742-4533
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Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
403-742-3007 Personal Services
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BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage. 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.
Plumbing & Heating
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Barristers and Solicitors Advocates
4806 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB 403-742-EARS(3277) Open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed over lunch & on holidays)
Services
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2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Stettler Ph.
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403-742-5237
Misc. Services
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RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)
403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)
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Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.
4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
Health Care
LAW OFFICE
Gary G. Grant Law Office
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
LTD. Misc.
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Chiropractor
-Gitzel Krejci Building
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ANDERSON
Dr. E. LYNES
Chiropractor
Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
Furnace Cleaning
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et, ett, Stettler A AB B
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www.numeratax.com
Certified General Accountants
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
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Phone 403-742-2683
Call Barry Harvey
Thorogood Pinches
1210
Health Care
403-742-8838 New patients welcome
$13.50 Per Hour Wage based on experience/availability Please send resume to rsilva2649@gmail.com
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JT AUTO BODY LTD. FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.
Professional Accountants LLP
880
Eavestroughing
Phone 403-742-2869
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SPLIT FIREWOOD
Sale
RSSJ Holdings Ltd.
Business and Services Directory
A-STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans high cube & insulated containers 40’ HC. Winter Specials in stock now. Self unloading delivery. Phone toll free 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
AUCTION Serving Stettler for 10 years Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Antique sales 1st. Sun. of LOGS the month @ 1 pm. Dec. 7 Semi loads of pine, spruce, Moose Hall 2 miles south tamarack, poplar. of Ponoka on 2A Price depends on location. WE BUY FOR CASH. Lil Mule Logging 403-304-4791 403-318-4346 Check website for full listings SEASONED SPLIT www.bigstrapperauctions.net FIREWOOD 4.5 kms. West of Stettler LAST SALE Call 403-323-0744 of the season Wed. Dec. 17. Resume weekly sales Jan. 14, 2015 Misc. for
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Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395
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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Farm Equipment
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FLEXI-COIL 6000 AIR DRILL, 40’, 3450 TBH tank, double shoot, 7.5” spacing, rubber packer wheels. All new discs, bearings, air hoses. Shedded & unused for 3 seasons. $60,000 obo. 403-784-3633 or 403-304-2266
Farm Auctions
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WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
Wanted To Buy
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For Rent #3000 - #3200 Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
Houses/ Duplexes
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1/2 duplex in Stettler, 2 bedrooms, 4 appliances, $600/mo. + utilities, $600 d.d., close to hospital. No smoking, no pets. Available immediately. 403-742-8190.
Suites
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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
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Acreages
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
BARE ACREAGE FOR SALE, 400 meters north of John Deere, 5 acres, $169,000. Phone 403-742-5830.
Manufactured Homes
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2013 SRI HOME 20 X 76: mint condition, 3 bedroom, 2 bath $125,000. 1995 Noble Acceptance 16 X 76: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, available immediately. $49,000. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit us at www. unitedhomescanada.com.
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2 BDRM. house in Stettler, on 6000 sq. ft. R2 lot, totally renovated. Immediate Possession. 403-340-2727
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Land for Sale
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4271; 403-742-1887 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
AL-ANON 403-742-5233 403-742-0990
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Commercial Property
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Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
PRICE REDUCED ~Now willing to separate shop ~Sitting on 2 acre lot in total
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])
1st and 2nd Shops- 50’x90’ Duplex style construction, Metal Building,
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
South and North sides identical. Office Space @1000sq ft with bathroom, Shop floor 25’x70’ 1750 sq ft, with bathroom, 14ft overhead doors, insulated, 2 walk in doorways, 3 phase power available, Huge parking lot, rent dependent on duration of lease.
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT
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
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Cars
403-742-4059
403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY
Let us amplify your message!
Kathy Elaine Willis -Williams 403-742-4567 403-742-2745 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street
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403-742-4437 Toll Free: 1-877-966-8357
Call Jeff at 403-742-6400 or email jeff@alliedfab.com
403-742-2337
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION BRIGANTIA PLACE
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• 7500 ft2 quonset shop on 1 acre • 208V and 480V service • Overhead radiant heat and 4 exhaust fans • 2 bathrooms • Two 16’ wide x 14’ high automatic overhead doors • Option to buy 12’ x 40’ office skid and 30’ x 40’ heated/insulated tent • Great setup for a welding or machine shop
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
(formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)
Gary G. Grant, Barrister & Solicitor
4150
403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091
403-742-5437 during business hours
SW2-40-16-W4 NW8-40-16-W4 Land also available for Rent CALL: 403-574-2426, 403-740-0054
Buildings For Sale
Community Support Services Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
Whatever you SELL... Advertise it HERE!
3 SHOPS FOR RENT
4170
6010
ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS
4150
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www. crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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Farms/ Land
Mortgages Bought/Sold
DO YOUR PART
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Houses For Sale
4050
Industrial Shop/Land for Sale in Stettler, AB
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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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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
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Ken Larson Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
Grain, Feed Hay
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Independent CLASSIFIEDS
Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235 Public Notices
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RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE
2015 Public Budget Consultations Wednesday, January 7 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. County of Stettler Administration Building 6602 - 44 Ave. Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 P: 403-742-4441 Councillors and staff will be on hand to answer any questions. 2015 Draft Budget is available on our website at www.StettlerCounty.ca.
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935
VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and confidential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need.
Just Dial - 403-742-1155
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
The Stettler Independent Page
Independent COLUMNS
Albertans have to accept they live in a one-party state By Roger Gibbins Troy Media columnist As the Progressive Conservatives swallow the Wildrose, there will undoubtedly be teeth gnashing and garment rending as commentators reflect on the health of democracy in Alberta. Certainly the Conservatives’ electoral grip will only strengthen going forward, and Premier Jim Prentice can put the champagne on ice as his party plans for its 50th year in office in 2021. The state of the opposition is nicely described by John Cleese’s classic Monty Python parrot skit: “it’s passed on, is no more, ceased to be, bereft of life. It’s rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisible.” This demise leaves Albertans in the uncomfortable position of living indefinitely in a one-party state, and thus we can expect a raft of proposals to resuscitate the opposition, to merge existing parties or create new ones to challenge the Conservative big tent from the left or right. All of this noise, however, may preclude a more constructive conversation about the future of democracy in the province. The starting point for that conversation is to accept the reality of a one-party state, as Danielle Smith appears to have done, while also recognizing that a good measure of democracy can nonetheless exist. Here we can learn
from the Americans who have been adept at using primary elections to replace electoral competition between parties with competition within parties. In the South following the end of the Civil War it was next to impossible to elect anyone other than Democrats. Voters, it was alleged, would vote for a yellow dog before they would vote for a Republican. Yet democracy did not die with the death of party competition. It moved, or at least staggered, into the use of primaries to select Democratic candidates for state and federal office. Since then, primary elections have become commonplace across the country, and in many cases are the only meaningful contests. Given that 96 per cent of incumbents in the House of Representatives win if they stand for re-election, the only true competitions take place in the primaries. Maybe, then, Albertans can redirect their long-standing interest in democratic reform to intra-party reform. If Conservative candidates are virtually assured of election in the one-party province it has become, maybe we have to open up the nomination process to much broader public participation. Now admittedly, this would mean that provincial elections would be a mere formality with respect to choosing a government, and the Legislative Assembly would cease to be a signifi-
cant forum for political debate. But surely this point has been reached already? If we’re clever, we could use provincial elections as a platform for citizen initiatives and referendums, as a new way to hold the government in check. It is useful to note the absence of references to California, the largest state, in the recent mid-term elections. Congressional seats were locked down well before the election, leaving no hot contests to report, but there were numerous and vigorous referendum campaigns. Democracy in California has been redirected more than muzzled. Now, some may be uncomfortable using the American south or even California as a democratic model. I would argue, however, that Albertans would be better off studying the American experience than beating their heads against the mantra “we need an effective opposition.” A serious exploration of intra-party democracy might also counter some of the external criticism Alberta is bound to encounter as opposition parties expire. Those who describe Alberta as a petro-state will be happy to add “one party dictatorship.” We have to demonstrate that democracy is alive and well in Alberta; it has just found a new home. Roger Gibbins is a senior fellow with the Canada West Foundation.
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