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Big Valley 4Her Nicole Zoller grooms Sandstorm, a yearling heifer, in preparation for the heifer show in Byemoor on May 19. The process includes blowing off dust, hay and sawdust, a good brushing and buffing.
Byemoor hosts regional 4-H Show and Sale Heifer awards go to Big Valley’s Dolliver Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Big Knife’s Kathryn Dolliver swept the major awards at the heifer show at the 4H Beef Show and Sale in Bymoor this past Monday, May 18. Dolliver secured the Grand Champion Female, Reserve Grand Champion Female, and Grand Champion herd awards for her purebred black Simmental heifer.
The annual Show and Sale was hosted this year by the Byemoor 4H club, filling its arena with 4H club ensembles, coloured t-shirts, and cattle of all colour and breed. As Lorna Schilling kept a watchful eye on cows, calves and heifers and 4H kids from all over the Stettler district, she couldn’t help reminiscing about her youth with the organization, and then her second turn with it as a leader with her
own daughters going through the ranks. It’s a story that was shared by almost every leader and assistant leader in the Byemoor arena on Monday, May 18, the first of two days of the big culmination of the 4H Cattle clubs. “The 4H club, for me, is just an opportunity for Alberta’s youth – and the country’s youth – to learn by doing,” Schilling said. “You can develop lots of
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great skills – public speaking, record books, raising and feeding cattle to this stage.” Two of Schillings daughters, Lorisa and Kourtney, are now in their 20s and have taken on leadership roles in the 4H, continuing the family tradition. “For my kids, it’s been the opportunity for jobs and trips, all over the country,” she noted. continued on page 4
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Chicken bylaw passes first reading Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER People in rural residential areas who want to raise a few chickens on their property may have cause to rejoice if a bylaw which passed its first reading on Wednesday, May 13, passes its second and third reading. The bylaw is a result of several councillors being approached by ratepayers wanting to raise chickens for personal use on their property, not commercial numbers of chickens, it was clarified. The bylaw passed unanimously at the meeting, which mostly dealt with housekeeping issues. The county also passed its revised budget, which
had to be amended after the lower fuel prices impacted the original forecast for fuel prices. The lower cost of fuel, despite a tax increase in the former PC government’s budget, will see the county save money. The change in fuel estimates was the only change to the budget, which passed unanimously. Paving contracts for Warden and Resource roads was awarded to Central City Asphalt out of Blackfalds. Councillors asked staff to look at the possibility of adding repair work near Old Macdonald’s campground to the work contracted since the paving company would be in the area, rather than reserving the job for a later date.
The county received five bids on the tender, from Allied Paving Company, Border Paving Ltd., Brooks Asphalt and Aggregate Ltd., and TBL Construction Ltd., in addition to Central City. Central City’s bid of $2,096,316 came in as the lowest bid, as well as the lowest site occupancy charge. The county had budgeted $2,250,000 for the project. Also awarded was the septic load and haul contract. Yesterday’s Meals on Wheels from the county won the contract, which will see the company haul out septic waste from county buildings and sites. The cost of the contract is projected to be $18,000. The county received bids
from Rio View Industries Inc. Of Castor and Rollie’s Vac of Stettler in addition to Yesterday’s Meals on Wheels. Yesterday’s came in at the lowest bid rate for the regular May-November season at $2,000 a month, but had the middle-cost of $1,000 during the off-season of December-May. Yesterday’s is already working with the county and county staff reported that they are “satisfied with the services.” As part of the contract, there’s an incidental rate of $125/hour, which is a small decrease with the contract. Also included in the contract is a guarantee for no rate increases for three years, with an option to renew the contract at the end of the three years.
Byemoor hosts regional 4-H Show and Sale continued from front page 4 Clubs from all over the County of Stettler – Erskine, Big Valley, Byemoor, and the amalgamated eastof-Stettler Big Knife club – had kids with heifers, cows and calves, and pregnant cows on display, ready for judging. Stettler and District 4H Beef Show and Sale has been going on for more than six decades but travels to different arenas every year, gracing the haunts of the various clubs in the group. Denise Jacobson, a leader for the Big Knife 4H club, has been a leader for six years, and stepped up when the previous leader stepped down. Kids in the club come from Botha, Gadsby and Donalda. “I was personally a 4H member for many years with the horse,” Jacobson said. “When my son started with 4H, the only club around was the beef.” Her son, Rylee, would have had a herd but one of the cows died after birthing its calf earlier this year. “He was OK with it (eventually),” she said about her son’s loss.
“It’s disheartening because it’s a lot of work.” A cow was found to nurse the orphaned calf, which only needed a few days of bottle feeding after its mother died. The “bad things” that can happen when raising animals – death birthing calves, disease, accidents and the eventual selling of animals for slaughter – is an aspect 4Hers are exposed to through their work, readying them for some of the difficulties faced by adults in the beef industry. Doug Duncan, an assistant leader of the Big Valley club, has been involved with the new 4H beef club since 2012, when the club reformed after laying fallow “for a while.” “The kids get attached to them,” he said. “They’re like pets. That’s farming, that’s what you raise them for. 90 per cent get slaughtered.” He admitted that there’s still some rough times watching the steers be led away, knowing that the animals are on their way to the abattoir. “When we’ve got to leave, they get upset, but they do get over it,” he said. This year was the first year mem-
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one of the songs on the LP. While the McKnight, Nixon and the married Russ pair don’t feel that their lives are particularly haunted, they do believe in the spirits that don’t cross over, that influence their lives in various ways. Whether it’s a spirit in a house or discovered somewhere on tour, the song from which the title of album is derived pays homage to the spirit friends. A new album means a busy summer for these four, who on top of being a Canadian Country Association’s Top 10 songwriters of the year for Scrapbook, also hold down full-time jobs and families here in the Stettler area. For the more than 10 years the four have been performing together, first as Damnitall and then as Domino, the Stettler community has supported them and continues to do so, they said. It’s for that reason they ensure they always give back, with a performance in West Stettler Park as part of the Music in the Park program, and this year with a CD release show on June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are available at Pfeiffers House of Music. Pre-orders of the album are available now through their website at www.dominobandsite.com, with the album being released on June 5.
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Safety is the message at Erskine School Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Students from Donalda and Botha schools joined their counterparts at Erskine School on Tuesday, May 19 to take part in several different interactive lectures in the gymnasium about safety. Hosted by Agriculture for Life, the nearly 250 students from Kindergarten to Grade 9 learned about farm and rural safety, including equipment safety, water safety, electrical safety and off-road vehicle safety, to name a few of the several displays. A total of eight stations were set up for students to rotate through, where volunteers from various companies talked about safety and demonstrated ways to stay safe. ATCO Electric was one of the companies with a station, and had a model set up. In the model, people were doing several unsafe activities, such as standing inside and electrical transfer station, climbing a utility pole, messing around with live wires, or just not being cautious. When the little models were adjusted to touch the “live” wires, sparks flew, the set crackled and sizzled loudly, and LED lights activated to show just how dangerous electricity could be. While the set didn’t have enough electricity to actually harm a person, the demonstrator at the school zapped himself good a few times, he said.
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and tomatoes need warmer temperatures to germinate. “It’s got to be consistently warm,” said Spencer. “Beans need it to be 10 to 15 degrees.” He added the ground has been warming up, so by June, it should be safe to plant everything. Transplanting should also be held off until it is warmer, said Spencer. Another gardening tip Spencer shared was getting garden soil tested to determine its pH level. “You just want a basic garden soil test,” he said. “I think there’s good value in getting it done at least once.” In this area, Spencer said the soil has a high pH, which makes it problematic to work with. “Adding organic matter will help.” For example, he said by
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An in-depth look at the election outcome Interestingly enough, economy was not the key issue in voters’ minds With the dust of the provincial election having more or less settled, a polling organization has conducted a survey on the reasons for the fundamental shift in the balance of political forces and announced some results that should be some good food for thought for both winners and losers. As the details below will clearly set out, it looks like Albertans wanted a change “from PC” and not necessarily “to NDP”. One hopes that NDP leadership under Notley will realize that this is a one-off chance that they have to make good use of if they would like to remain relevant in the provincial politics in the long run. The survey conducted among randomly selected 1000 Albertans by a company called Abacus Data has produced the following assessment of the election results in broad strokes: • The vast majority (91 per cent) said the result had nothing to do with preferring a female premier. Only 9 per cent overall and only 10 per cent among
women, said it was about electing a woman. • Overwhelmingly, those surveyed say the result was more about a desire for change (93 per cent) rather than a preference for the NDP (7 per cent). NDP voters were as likely as everyone else to say it was more about change. • Two thirds (67 per cent) say the leaders’ debate mattered; only 34 per cent felt it was not that important. To underscore just how critical it was, those who voted NDP were 9 points more likely to say the debate mattered. • More felt the result was about “cooling on Jim Prentice” (63 per cent), than “warming to Rachel Notley” (37 per cent). NDP voters were 14 points more likely to say it was about warming to Rachel Notley, while Wildrose voters were 14 points more likely to say it was about cooling towards Jim Prentice. • More say this election was about anger (62 per cent) than about “hope” (38 per cent). Wil-
drose voters were more likely than others to say it was about anger, while NDP voters were more likely to say it was about hope. • Most say the election had more to do with leadership (58 per cent) than the economy (42 per cent). Given the economic pressures faced by Alberta in recent months, this is well worth noting. • The provincial budget was a prominent backdrop for the election call, and almost half (44 per cent) said the result was about the budget. More (56 per cent) said the election was about other things. • The election was almost equally seen as an expression of “mood” (52 per cent) as it was a choice made around “issues and policy” (48 per cent). NDP supporters were far more inclined to see it as an issues-based result, while PC and Wildrose voters said it was about mood. • Finally, Albertans are equally divided on whether the result was about the province becom-
ing united (51 per cent) or being divided (49 per cent). Perhaps, given the nature of the result, what is most remarkable is that so many people saw the result as having a unifying element or at least being about a shared feeling. It goes without saying that social scientists, political parties, lobbyists and even big corporations will continue to analyze the results of one of the most fascinating elections of recent times in the country for a considerable time to come. Some will try extrapolate the outcome to the forthcoming national elections. Regardless of how these assessments end up, there is one major achievement that Albertans can be proud of after this election: They have showed that they would not be taken for granted and put the politicians on their toes with a big time reminder that the seats they occupy do not belong to them and that they are on borrowed time only to do some good for the people. – Mustafa Eric
Trade agreement discussions sound familiar It wasn’t long ago that the ag industry was engulfed in much consternation about the pros and cons of the Canada-European Union Free Trade Agreement. Government leaders were busy congratulating themselves about the benefits to their respective economies. However, much of it remains presumed as all EU members have yet to ratify the agreement and the always notorious details are still being worked out. The longer actual treaty ratification takes the more suspicious the outcome becomes. But none of that has stopped Canada from engaging in another multi-lateral trade agreement discussion that is supposed to yield, once again, countless hundreds of millions in trade benefits. The latest trade discussions involve the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trading group that involves 12 countries including the USA and Australia. It’s an Asia Pacific group that is trying to create a free trade zone. Canada wants to be a partner so that at the least it will have equal free trading opportunities within the group. Japan is not a member but has applied to join. Interestingly, its tariff-free access to the Japanese market that appears to be the goal of TPP partners. It would seem trade discussions are fraught with manipulations and ulterior motives. At times the point seems to be not to achieve a trade advantage, but to make sure no one else has a trade advantage. For instance the Canada-EU treaty implies billions in new trade, but that assumes present suppliers to the EU will not be demanding the same trade arrangements. That demand would cancel many of the alleged benefits to Canada, but that’s rarely mentioned. The same benefit rationale is being ap-
Ahead of the heard WILL VERBOVEN plied to the TPP trade discussions, that being alleged new trade opportunities will become available if we just join this group. Free trade promoters then fearmonger that trade will collapse if we don’t join. What accompanies these talkfests are the trade concessions that Canada must make in order to gain an agreement - and supply management is always at the top of the list. The two TPP partners leading the concession charge are the USA and New Zealand. The latter wants to flood our market with cheap butter and mediocre cheese. New Zealand is only interested in acquiring hard currency at any price, being its own dollar is useless as a tradable currency. The American motive is curious as supply management wasn’t their concern when they agreed to the North American Free Trade Agreement. They are also not without their own market control schemes, the US Farm Bill provides a floor price for milk and generous milk cow buyout schemes to reduce supply. Add to that market price and import schemes for cotton, soybeans, corn, sugar and more and the Americans are far being free from protectionist sins. It’s doubtful the US will be giving up any of those vote friendly
subsidy schemes. For the US it is the usual “do as I say not as I do” situation. Invariably when Canada becomes involved in trade talks various production sectors tend to line up against each other. On one side are cereals, pulses, cattle and hogs facing off against the supply management forces made up of the poultry, egg and dairy sectors. Both spend much energy trying to get the Canadian government to favour their position. Thanks to vigorous lobbying and political pressure at every level, all major political parties have policies in place that supports maintaining supply management. It’s just their degree of support that is different – with conservatives being lukewarm to the NDP being steadfast to the death. The question that arises in any trade agreement is will there be actual benefits to the agricultural economy. If trade (real and hoped for) with the EU is any indication the benefits may be illusionary thanks to clever EU negotiators laying traps and hooks that make more trade very difficult. In the case of a TPP deal, does anyone really believe that the Americans, with their dairy support programs in place, will allow the unfettered importation of Canadian milk. Yet they seem to imply in their TPP demands that Canada needs to abandon supply management and allow the unfettered export of American milk into Canada. Something doesn’t add up, one hopes its all a negotiating tactic. One thing is for sure, Canada won’t be giving up supply management before the next election, as it’s a major political issue in Quebec and Ontario where the poultry and dairy industries are concentrated. A TPP trade deal is far from being a done deal for Canada.
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Kinda Kenny performance promises an amazing night Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER It may look like legendary country crooner Kenny Rogers is in town on May 31, but it’s actually his doppelganger, Marty Edwards. Edwards, who began perform-
ing in the 70s, was lead singer for a small Canadian-based country band during those years, and as part of the process would at times cover Rogers’ songs. “(I) never consciously tried to imitate Kenny,” he noted on his website.
In 1998, though, he decided to do a tribute to the musician who had so influenced him and his tastes. During the process, his producer noticed that in addition to looking a lot like Rogers, Edwards also sounded like Rogers. His journey as a Kenny Rog-
ers cover musician started with a benefit concert, to raise money to help abused children. The short act was intended to be a one-time gig, but was so well received that he ended up repeating the performance over and over – and even once was invited on stage with
Rogers at a concert himself. Edwards’ genes and talent has led him to be seen on the Jay Leno Tonight Show, Oprah, and CNN news. Edwards is performing at the Performing Arts Centre on May 31, show beginning at 7:30 p.m.
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Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1 and June 1, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, and Malibu (except LS) models; $1,500 credit available on other Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. 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Mammogram screening coming to Stettler Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER Mammogram screen tests will be available in Stettler from June 8 to 18. Alberta Health Services will have two mobile screening trailers where the tests will take place. A screening mammogram is a special x-ray of the breasts, helping to detect possible cases of breast cancer two to three years before patients or physicians can feel it. On average, one in eight women in Alberta will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and the earlier it is found, the
more effective treatment can be, say officials. Although men can develop breast cancer as well, it is rare while the disease is much more common in women. Over 75 per cent of the women diagnosed with breast cancer are 50 years or older, according to available statistics. Having a mother, sister or daughter diagnosed with breast cancer increases the risk of getting breast cancer, but 80 per cent of women who develop breast cancer have no family history of it, according to available data. There are tips for
screening for breast cancer for women of all ages. Women under 40 are recommended to get to know how their breasts look and feel and see their doctor regularly for a periodic health exam. For women between the ages of 40 and 49, the advice is to get an annual physical breast exam from a health care provider and check breasts regularly for unusual changes. As for women between 50 and 74, getting regular screening mammograms, at least every two years and getting a physical breast exam regularly
from a health care provider are considered necessary steps to be able to get an early diagnosis of the disease. Women in this age bracket should also check breasts regularly for unusual changes. Women 75 or older are recommended to talk to a health care provider about continuing mammograms and getting an annual physical breast exam. They, too, should check breasts regularly for unusual changes. Those interested in a screening mammogram should call 1-800667-0604 to book an appointment.
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Bulls looking for a window Seeding continues in Western Canada with all Canadian Prairie provinces well ahead of their-year averages, matching their counterparts across the border in northern U.S. states that are also ahead of schedule. That being said, freezing temperatures are in the forecast for a few areas and so the percentage complete could technically be lower than what officials are saying if guys are needing to reseed. Further, some violent storms and rains brought more rain than some fields needed. The colder temperatures though have many farmers from Alber-
ta to Iowa checking their first-seeded/emerged crops to see if a re-seed is necessary. If more headlines emerge that re-seeding is a popular action, expect a rally by bulls waiting to get out of their short positions they’ve held onto for so long, and accordingly, an opportunity to make a sales on that won’t likely prolonged by more than a few days. It’s tough for any bulls to run away with anything anyways as the most recent W.A.S.D.E. report from the U.S.D.A. showed grain supplies are set to rise again this year. Almost all production and ending
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Photo contest is coming again I am deeply saddened to report the passing of my dear Mom-in-law, Helen Steen. She was a great lady who loved her children, her gardens, her husband, her extended family and community. She will be missed everywhere she had a connection for her smile and good humour and generous spirit. Her funeral will be held at the Rumsey Community Hall on Thursday, May 14 at 2 p.m. The Birthday Club over at St. Mary’s Lodge in Trochu was held on May 11 and hosted by Pat Hatt. There were many who came to enjoy her delicious treats and sing Happy Birthday to the four birthday guests. In Extended Care, Clarence Brosseau celebrated his birthday; in the Lodge, Elsie Elvin, Pete Frere and Ted Wilkinson all celebrated their birthdays. Next month, the birthday party will be held on June 15 with Pat Holowath hosting, so join in if you have the time. The 4-H Beef club would like to send out a big thank you for the community support they received when they did their bottle and battery drive. It was a very successful fundraiser once again. The show and sale will be held on June 1 in Delia at the arena. The show will start at 10 a.m. with the heifers and noon with the steers.
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We have four local boys experiencing the thrills of playing provincial ball this year as they have decided to play with a team in Hanna called the Legends. Evan Hampton, Tyler Ferguson, Brett Holowath and Garrett Holowath have traveled to Calgary last weekend with their team to compete, they lost two and won one there, but will head back down there again on May 30 to try it again. Good luck to you! It is graduation month with lots of young people celebrating their last year of formal training. We have quite a few from the area that are graduating this year from Morrin High School on June 26. There is Jonathan Kiemele, Garrett Holowath, Evan Hampton, Dan McNaughton, Lowell Nelson, Ryan Lawrence, Jorden Ferguson, Caitlyn Wolf, Jessica Wolf, Travis Telford, Connor o’Brien, Derek Hollands, Kody Kopjar, and Chylan Peelar. Please let me know if there is someone close to you that is graduating and you would like to share the
news with the community. I am happy to report the arrival of someone new to our neighbourhood. Lee and Logan Kiemele had a baby girl this past Wednesday, May 13. Brinn Lereen (a combination of both Gramma’s names) Kiemele weighed in at 8lbs, 3 ounces. Mom and baby are doing well and I think Dad survived, as well. Now Taya will have a little sister to play with. Grandpa and grandma, Ron and Leone Kiemele and Lee’s mom, Maureen Olson from Erskine couldn’t be happier. Linda Helmer would like to pass on the wonderful news of another addition to her family as well. Tammy (Helmer) Webster’s daughter, Rayanna and Brett Neilson had a baby girl, Adelaide Olivia, born on May 8, healthy and happy at 7 lbs, 12 ounces. Congratulations to everyone. In case you missed the Garden Show news last week, Mary Newton is looking for Junior members, ages six to 12, who might be interested in grow-
ing their own Junior plot at home that will be judged along with the garden show entries in August. This consists of a plot of garden 12’ by 12’ with whatever plants you would like to grow in it. Call Mary Newton at 403-368-2121 if you would like to sign up. The Rumsey library’s photo contest will have a slight change to it this coming year as well. We will host the contest as usual, but will not be publishing a calendar (as it was proving to be too costly). We will incorporate the public to judge the entries and I will then frame and display all the winners and honorable mentions in the library where you will just have to stop by to see them. I will keep the categories the same this year, one photo entry for each month of the year; pictures must be of local area scenery, events and people; taken by local people within the last 5 years. It must be a 5X7 picture mounted on black or white background with minimum inch border. Have a good week.
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Paulette Heer GADSBY/WESTWOODS The first long weekend, camping plus... started out cloudy and overcast. no rain in sight. May and June mean graduation planning and celebrations, commencement and parties. Congratulations to all and may you all have a safe grad! Proud grandparents Rick and Debbie Shepherd took in grandson Ben Curtis’ graduation on Friday, May 8 in Forestburg. Westwoods Agriplex was the scene of a supper put on by ATCO for the surrounding area that suffered a prolonged power outage this winter. There were about 25 guests. Westwoods is booking fast. Every weekend in June is taken with only one weekend available in July and two in August. The family of Charlie Chick is very pleased to know that Charlie will be inducted into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame - Legends in Ponoka this summer. There will also be a banquet in Calgary this fall. Percy and Paulette Heer motored to Three Hills on Thursday, having a birthday supper for Paulette at Christy and Curtis Wideman and family; more birthday celebrations on Saturday with John and Jewel Heer and girls. Please join with the present Board of the Gadsby District Hobby Club at their general meeting to discuss the future of the society as well as the future of the Bank Building. Your input is urgently needed. Everyone in the community, village and surrounding area is welcome and encouraged to attend. Get well wishes to Dale Derr, who has returned home from Calgary hospital, recovering from hip surgery
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which MS appears tend to have a genetic predisposition for immune system diseases, where the immune system attacks the body. Brysiuk’s grandson, for example, has Type I juvenile diabetes – the immune system has damaged and killed parts of his pancreas.
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School year coming to a close Louise Bellair BOTHA BOOSTER In spite of the rain we received this past long weekend, hopefully everyone was able to get out and enjoy the first long weekend at camping season. Quilting takes place again this coming Monday, May 25 starting at 9:30 a.m. So make sure you come out to the seniors’ centre than and join the ladies. This coming weekend is grad weekend. So we would like to congratulate all our Grade 12s on their big day and wish them all the very best of everything wherever life takes them. Congratulations all and enjoy your big day! This coming Thursday, May 28, make sure you come out to the village office at 7 p.m. and attend this very important monthly
meeting. June 1 is the last seniors’ meeting until the fall, and it is to be held at the seniors’ centre starting at 12. This meeting starts with a potluck luncheon with the meeting to follow right after, so they are hoping all seniors can attend. The BCC Committee is looking for volunteers to work at the Red Deer Casino on June 27 and 28, which is a great fundraiser for our little community. So if you can help out at all, please contact Lorraine Hankins at 403-742-3937 a.s.a.p. Hopefully everyone entered photos in the contest at the school, which had to be before May 19. Then Tuesday, May 26, everyone will be able to vote on their favorite photos, and the photo that gets the most votes will win, the individuals will be
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Campers braved cold weather; grad ceremonies are underway Graduation season is upon us and local families have been busy attending graduation ceremonies. Congratulations to Ashley Keith and Deanne Walker who were among the graduates of J.C. Charyk High School in Hanna on Friday. Many family members and friends from the area attended the ceremony. Best wishes and good luck to Ashley and Deanne in all their future endeavors. Mickey Tucker attended the graduation of her grandson Matthew Tucker in Oyen on Saturday. He was among the graduates of Oyen’s South Central High School and is the son of Lee and Christine Tucker. Good luck, Matthew, in your future career choice. The Stettler graduation is coming up next. We extend sympathy to the family of David Nixon Sr., who passed away in Stettler on May 11. He was 91. Dave was a longtime resident of the Byemoor community before retiring to Stettler. He and his wife Betty raised a family of seven children here and were very active in the community. A large attendance of family, friends and neighbours at the funeral service held in Byemoor on Saturday attested to the high-esteem held for Dave. Our thoughts are with Betty
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LES AND ROSEMARY STULBERG 403-579-2403 and all the family in their time of loss. Camping season has begun. Despite cool weather on the long weekend, many campers braved the frosty nights to go camping, something they have likely been itching to do again following the long winter break. Ken and Eleanor Schultz hosted their annual Victoria Day weekend campout at their farm. They had many family and friends join them for the weekend. Lloyd and Audrey Hausher of Duchess were joined by friends and family for a camping outing at their usual spot on the Tucker homestead. Dale and Dee Green along with Gary and Dolores Pearson were among the campers at McLaren Dam. Edwin and Nola Gutsche of Calgary spent the weekend camping at Webber’s Corner and also planted a patch of potatoes at their acreage. We extend sympathy to John and Carolin Schofer and family on the passing of Carolin’s mother, Helen Steen of Rumsey. Many from our commu-
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nity had the privilege of knowing this fine lady. Our thoughts are with the Schofer and Steen families in their loss. Congratulations to Raymond Mappin and Brandy Newsome on their marriage on Saturday in Stettler. Raymond is the elder son of Henry (Skip) and Anita Mappin. The couple is residing on the Mappin farm north of Byemoor. We wish the newlyweds a long and happy marriage. A private family burial was held on Saturday at the Halkirk cemetery for Dewey Duncan. Dewey passed away March 19 in Ontario at the age of 52 years. He was raised at Endiang and was the youngest son of Donald and Irene Duncan. Dewey was laid to rest beside his father in the family plot at Halkirk. Our thoughts are with Dewey’s family as they say their final good-byes. Chuckle for the day — Seen on a bumper sticker — “Watch out for the idiot behind me.”
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The Stettler District Ambulance Association honours the EMS profession and thanks the men and women providing this invaluable public service for the vital work they do each and every day. The week also offers an opportunity to better understand the importance of EMS within our healthcare system. This year’s international theme for EMS Week — “EMS: it’s more than a job” symbolizes the commitment EMS personnel make to the communities they serve. Their dedication to this mission ensures round-theclock emergency medical response and care. Although primarily associated with ambulances, EMS is really a system of dedicated professionals who provide timely and appropriate medical care to sick and injured people. Beginning with the initial emergency call for help, Alberta’s EMS system includes Emergency Medical Dispatchers, Inter-facility Transportation, community-based First Responders, as well as EMS Practitioners in ground and air-transport ambulances.
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Learning about provincial energy resources Pat Johnson STETTLER ELEMENTARY NEWS Although it was only a three-day week for Stettler Elementary students, last week there were many interesting activities going on throughout the school. Teachers had planned for students to finish up projects or units of study before the long weekend break. For example, in Mrs. Sylvester’s class they wound up a plant project. Her Grade 1 students had been immersed in the study of living and nonliving things. As part of this study, each student had been observing the bean seed they planted a couple weeks ago. The students had been studying growth rates and patterns. They were anxious to point out the similarities and differences they’d observed in the new plants. On Wednesday afternoon, as these young botanists were leaving, they carefully carried their bean plants home for spring planting. As a final activity, the Grade 2 students in Mrs. Boyd-Stadelmann’s classroom floated the boats they had constructed. After the boats were successfully floated, the students displayed them in the library for a few days. Similarly, Mrs. Rachar’s Grade 3 classroom was under construction as the students were busy constructing bridges as the culminating activity for their science unit: Testing Building Materials and Designs. The students were applying what they have
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ATCO Energy Education Mobile visits Stettler Elementary. Grade 4 students enjoyed learning through the interactive displays in the educational unit. learned throughout the unit of study. Their assignment was to build a stable structure to see if their bridge would support a one kilogram mass. Further down the hallway, Mrs. Boyd’s Grade 4 class completed the reading of a favorite novel, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. It is always gratifying to finish a unit or project and reflect back on all the learning that has occurred. All Grade 4 students participated in an exciting, interactive learning experience on Tuesday, May 12 when the ATCO Energy Education Mobile visited Stettler Elementary. The unit is a large motorhome equipped with four learning stations that include computers and magnet-
ic whiteboards. Students participated in activities where they learned about Alberta’s energy resources and how to use them efficiently. The topics are part of Grade 4 science and social studies, and this experience provided a fun, hands-on way to review and expand on learning that the students have completed throughout the year. Thank you to ATCO EnergySense for providing this opportunity to the Grade 4 classes. The Show Choir, directed by Mrs. Kirby, performed three songs at the Legion Mother’s Day Tea on Tuesday, May 12. It was a beautiful day for the students and teachers to walk to and from the Legion for the performance. The choir sang en-
thusiastically and was greatly appreciated by their audience. Thank you to Mrs. Lynes for playing the piano and Mrs. Boyd for helping to supervise! On Thursday, May 14, when the students were already enjoying their long weekend, Clearview teachers participated in a professional development day that focused on GAFE training. GAFE, Google Apps for Educators, is a Google hosted solution for school email, calendars and shared documents. Clearview’s Director of Technology, Steve Meyer, introduced many features of the system and provided examples of how teachers can use GAFE in the classroom to enhance student learning.
Last week was a short week for students, and we hope everyone had an enjoyable May long weekend. In sports, Nicole Philpot went to nationals for bowling, Roam Thorsteinsson won two bronze medals at world for Tae-kwon-do. In archery, Will Roberts and Jessa Heatherington will be traveling to Nashville, Tennessee at the end of July to compete with the top 16 shooters in Canada at the Worlds All Star Tournament. Congratulations! In other news, we would like to remind any Grade 10 students that the school is still looking for people to go on the trip for Encounters with Canada in the 2015/2016 school year. The trip to Ottawa is one week long and gives students the opportunity to explore different opportunities; so don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime trip. Please see Ms. Resch in the office for more information. Be The Change would like to remind everyone about the hair drive coming up on June 12, and we’re inviting you to participate. If you would like to sign up or find out more, please visit: http://bethechangestettler.wix.com/hairdrive. In a few weeks, the following students will have radio ads on Shine FM run for them as part of the Leaders Of Tomorrow segment: Kiersten Docherty, Stefan DuToit, Quinton VanStraten, David O’Donnell, Morgan VanDusen, Denver McComish, and Sierra Taylor. All of the students were very honored to be nominated. That’s all for this week.
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Graduating Class of 2015 Acera, Allyssa Andres, Courtney Ascah, Tim Attema, Taylor Bainbridge, Brycen Bains, Avi Bauman, Andrew Berry, Jonah Berry, Mackenzie Bignell, Carly Blackmore, Jeri Boggs, Marcus Burns, Garrett Burrows, Ronni Carl, Aubrey Cassidy, Thomas Chapman, Grace Clark, Brooke Coenen, Makenzie Cooper, Brooke Derr, Shayla Dickens, Jaymee Docherty, Keirsten Dowling, Brianna Du Toit, Stefan Eggins, Zachary Esquirol, Garrett
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Wildcats announce annual jamboree Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER
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Both Stettler Panthers and Cougars football teams started their spring training last week with varsity Wildcats preparing to hit the field next week. All teams are ready to accept new players until the end of the practices in June.
While there is quite some time until the school football season starts in September, all three teams, Panthers, Cougars and Wildcats have already been or preparing to come down to the field for their first spring practice sessions. The varsity team Wildcats are also announcing that they will be organizing on June 6 the first of what they say will be an annual jamboree in Stettler, bringing many teams and football enthusiasts to the town. Wildcats have already been looking forward to a strong season with a good number of returning players from last year’s team, bringing in their experience to share with the rookies and younger players. To replace six players who graduate this year, four new players will join from the bantam Cougars to the nine returning Grade 12 players and 11 Grade 11 players with coaching staff once again to be headed by Norbert Baharally. Practices will run from May 25 to June 5 until the date of the jamboree. Wildcats’ first regular season game will be an away game against Ponoka’s Broncs on Sept. 10 and the first home game will the following week against Wetaskiwin. In the meantime, the younger football players started their spring training last week in preparation for the upcoming fall season. Gearing up for the season now gets the kids into the team mode
early so they can get to know each other and gel as a team, said Stettler Cougars coach Mark Neitz. “These programs are set up so we can get these kids excited about football, get them enjoying the game and loving the game.” The Cougars are made up of kids aged 13 to 15. There are currently 25 kids in the spring training, and more are still welcome to join. “There’s a place for every kid. Any body size, any type of speed, agility, whatever, there is a place on the football field for those kids,” said Neitz. “It’s great to get them out working and getting some exercise and teach them a game and a sport they can grow up and enjoy.” This week, the Cougars are working on tackling and hitting, and Neitz will start slotting them into positions on the field. The Stettler Panthers, for ages 10 to 12, also started their spring football training last week. Intended as an introduction to football, this is the first year playing football for about half of the kids. “At the start [they’re] a little bit shy and everything, [but] by the end of the year, they come all together and they play football,” said Zeke Ryan, defensive coordinator for the Panthers. Spring training for the Panthers will run until the first week of June. Kids are still welcome to join. “Just come out and have fun,” said Ryan. For more information, contact Rob Howell, minor football club president, at 403-742-4942.
Minor soccer teams start to shine Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler U12 girls soccer team continued its winning streak with an 8-0 win against Ponoka on Thursday, May 14. “They were very positive and we tried to work on each individual’s weaknesses,” said Angela Gendre, U12 girls coach. “I saw improvement by the end of the game.” The U12 boys also played that night, winning 5-2 against Lacombe. “We dominated the whole game,” said Steve Wildeboer, coach of the U12 boys. “We haven’t had a game where we haven’t dominated yet this year.” He said the boys enjoy the game and work well together as a team. “There’s some great skill and teamwork, and they get along re-
ally well.” Scorers for the game were Josh DeGuzman, Dylan Hilburn, Yvurag Uppal, Hayden Smith and Brody Lang. Last week was a rough one for the U18 girls team, which lost both games on Monday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 13. On Monday the team played Sylvan Lake in Sylvan Lake and lost 2-0. On Wednesday the Stettler girls played Rock Mountain House in Lacombe and lost 3-2. Kierstyn Greidanus and Kathryn Dolliver scored the two goals for Stettler. Despite not winning a game yet this season, coach Tammy Dolliver remains positive about her team’s efforts. “They lost, but it was the best game they played all season,” said Dolliver of the game against
Rocky Mountain House. ”They all played their positions really well. They’re coming together really good.” She said many of the girls on the U18 team have not played soccer before and expects the team to continue improving. On Monday, May 11, the Stettler U14 girls team beat Camrose 2-1. On Tuesday, May 12, the Stettler U16 boys soccer team defeated Sylvan Lake 3-2. James Switenky, Chase Dolliver and Johan Bouwer scored the goals for the U16 team. It was the first game of the year the U16 boys had a full team with all four subs, said Greg Switenky, manager for the team. “That did help,” said Switenky. “It was a good effort. The boys played a solid performance.”
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James Switenky, Stettler U16 soccer player, weaves between Sylvan Lake opponents. The Stettler team won 3-2 on Tuesday, May 12.
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Mignione Vogel, left, and Rebecca Bridge, won the Leadership in Archery award at the NASP provincial competition in Drayton Valley on April 23.
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Stettler archers shoot their way to all-star team Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER Two young archers from Stettler qualified for the national all-star archery team to compete in the world championship this summer. Will Roberts, 16, and Jessa Heatherington, 15, have played on the William E. Hay Composite High School archery team for three years and two years respectively. Also on the national all-star team are 14 other archers in Canada for the high school age group from B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. “We’ve never had any nominations for the all-star team before [this year],” said Jon Campbell, teacher and archery coach at the high school. The 16 archers from Canada will be ranked and divided into teams of four. They will then compete against other
teams from around the world. The competition will be held in Nashville, from July 26 to July 28, hosted by the National Archery in the Schools Program. “I’m happy for them,” said Campbell of Heatherington and Roberts. “They worked very hard to get here. They’re both very excited to go.” Stettler Middle School archers have also been doing well this year. On April 23, the team went to Drayton Valley to compete in the NASP provincial competition. Students were split into two teams, with the top 12 archers from each team getting their score counted towards their team total. The first team won second place with 3,041 points, just six behind Mountain View School. The second Stettler Middle School team won eighth place with 2,587 points.
The top male archer from Stettler Middle School was Noah McKay, with a score of 274 out of a possible 300. The top female archer was Molly Nelson, with a score of 263. McKay and Nelson received plaques for the top Grade 8 male and female archers in Alberta. Rebecca Bridge and Mignione Vogel, students at Stettler Middle School, split the Leadership in Archery award. The award is given to a student who provides outstanding leadership and dedication to the club and its members. Despite only being in its first year, the archery program at the middle school is thriving, with 55 participants, said teacher and coach Luke Peters. “The program has been incredibly popular, and due to a successful season, it looks set to grow next year.”
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Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER A group of kids from Stettler and surrounding towns have qualified for the national junior rodeo association finals rodeo in the United States. The rodeo runs from June 21 to June 27 in Des Moines, Iowa. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for the kids,” said Patti Cooper, junior secretary for the Alberta High School Rodeo Association. This is Jace Thorsteinson’s second year going to the national rodeo. He qualified for calf roping, ribbon roping and goat tying. He has been competing in rodeo events for three years now and is looking forward to the competition south of the border. “It’s a lot different than rodeos up here, because the competition is a lot harder,”
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Jace Thorsteinson in a tie down roping event at Rocky Mountain House last fall, where he placed second. Thorsteinson and eight other kids from the Stettler area have qualified for nationals in Des Moines, Iowa.
said Thorsteinson, 13. “It makes me a better roper to try to push myself to rope against the best.” He said his goal going down to the rodeo is to be a national champion. Mikenna Schauer, 13, from Botha, also went to the rodeo last year, where she qualified for breakaway roping. This year, she quali-
fied for barrel racing, goat tying and ribbon roping. “It’s pretty fun to know that I made it into more than one event,” said Schauer. “I just really like the experience of going there.” It will be everyone else from the area’s first time going to this rodeo. In Alberta, 32 junior high kids qualified for the na-
tional rodeo, nine of which are from this area. The other qualifiers are: Tori Brower from Gadsby, Beau Cooper from Stettler, Randon Ross from Botha, Chase Skocdopole from Big Valley, JD Thorsteinson from Botha, Taiga Thorsteinson from Stettler and Hayden Warren from Big Valley.
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He was raised in the Craigmyle and Byemoor areas. In March of 1943, he enlisted in the Air Force where he was an airframe mechanic. In June 1945 he was given a honourable discharge. Dave and Betty (Myers) were married on April 10, 1946. They worked near Hanna on a farm until they bought land at Byemoor. This is where they farmed and raised their family. He was active in the Community, the Anglican Church, 4-H, and the Alberta Dairy Pool. He leaves to mourn his wife of 69 years Betty; four sons, Wayne and Loree Nixon (Donalda), Dale and Carol Nixon (Stettler), Terry and Anne Nixon (Stettler), and Dave and Lynne Nixon (Byemoor), who now farm the land that Dave Sr. farmed; three daughters, Pat and Stan Hansen (Delia), Linda and Larry Norlie (Craigmyle) and Wanda and Don Wilkie (Big Valley). He will be greatly missed by twenty three grandchildren and their families; forty four great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. One sister, Amy (Frank) Bates and sisters-in-law, Isabel Nixon and LaVonne Nixon. He was predeceased by his parents; five brothers; three sisters; a son-in-law and one grandson. Funeral services were held at the Byemoor Community Hall on Saturday, May 16, 2015 with Reverend Caroline Langford officiating, interment took place at the Byemoor Cemetery. He was a hardworking man who lived a full, happy, and honourable life. Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to the Byemoor Community Club or a charity of your choice. BRENNEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES - STETTLER, entrusted with the care and arrangements. Box 193, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0. 4819 - 49th St. 403-742-3315
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SCHIFFNER 1929-2015 Alice Margaret Schiffner passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Calgary, AB at the age of 86 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Terry (Pat) of Stettler, AB and Randy (Elayne) of Calgary, AB and one daughter Cindy (Dino) of Templeton, CA; eight grandchildren: Brent, Shauna, Cameron, Scott, Slade, Brandon, CallaBria and Dante and ten great-grandchildren. Alice was predeceased by her husband Bill on February 16, 2000, her parents Roy and Mary McCord, three brothers George, Walter and Alton and two sisters Nettie and Maureen. Alice also leaves behind one special sister Beryl Atkinson of Waldport, OR. along with numerous nieces and nephews. Alice will be fondly remembered for her love of family and that she was an excellent cook and loved to bake. A funeral service in her honor was held in Calgary, AB at the Advent Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 9, 2015 with Rev. Ed Brown presiding. Tributes were given by Scott, Brandon and Elayne Schiffner and Dino Putrino. Honourary pallbearers were all eight grandchildren. A family graveside service will be held at the “Field of Honor” Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat, AB at a later date. Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society in memory of Alice. AIREY Mrs. Vera Ethel May 3, 1920 - May 10, 2015 Vera Airey passed away at the Stettler Health Care Centre on May 10, 2015 at the age of 95 years. She is survived by her loving family: Clarence (Delores), Bill (Judy), Maureen (Lynn) Wiltse, Roxinne Carlson, Clarinda Langford, Melinda (John) Parker; daughter in law Laurie Waltham; 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson; sister in law Mary Airey; as well as other relatives and many friends. Vera was predeceased by her parents, husband Fred, sons Gerald and Lawrne, daughters in law Dorothy and Mary, son in law Reg Langford and all of her beloved Blaney siblings. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, 4707-70 St., Stettler, Alberta with Rev. Lyn Lamers, Stettler United Church, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Omega Cemetery, Box 11, Gadsby, AB T0C 1K0. Sympathies may be viewed or sent to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 403-742-3422, entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
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Obituaries NIXON David Albert Nixon was born May 1, 1924 in Craigmyle, Alberta and passed away peacefully in Stettler on May 11, 2015 at the age of 91.
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BRIDAL SHOWER for Lyndon Sawatzky & Barrett Norman on Sunday, May 31 at 2 pm. at Spruce Coulee Community Centre. Everyone welcome. OPEN HOUSE for ED KALENITH’S 90TH BIRTHDAY, May 23, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Stettler Community Hall. No gifts please.
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BRIDAL SHOWER for KENDICE OGILVIE Bride-elect of BRANT STENLUND MAY 30, 2 PM. at LINDA HALL. Registered at Wish Kitchen, Bed Bath & Beyond
BRIDAL SHOWER honoring
CRYSTAL LOMOND bride-elect of CHAD BURDY May 31, 3 pm. at Linda Hall. Everyone welcome!
Coming Events
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STETTLER UNITED CHURCH will host their
ANNUAL SPRING FAIR
Saturday, May 23, 10 - 3 Featuring a flea market, treasure sale, Hot Food Concession, home made frozen pies, plants. Let the kids check out the face painting, popcorn and a whole lot more!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Shower for Bride Elect of Steven Wenger
Karen Rock
daughter of Barry & Robyn Rock Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Botha Seniors Centre For more information or to RSVP Call 403-740-5201
Heartland Victim Services Annual General Meting May 28, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. Volunteer Advocates and Board Members Needed. Stettler Hospital Medical Staff Conference Room Supper Provided All Welcome.
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Coming Events
Have you had a spiritual experience?
SHOWER for ASHLEY PARENT bride-elect of ADAM BECKLUND Sunday, May 24 at 3 p.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome!
Learn how past lives, dreams and Soul Travel can help you understand these. Free workshop. Saturday, May 23, 1 to 3 p.m. Red Deer Library 4818 - 49th St. Free ECKANKAR’s Spiritual Experiences Guidebook for all guests. For more information call 403-346-9238 or visit www.spiritualexperience. org for your free book. Presented by ECKANKAR CANADA in Alberta.
Training for life First Aid Training teaches how to respond confidently when injuries occur.
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OLD TYME DANCING With Live Music & a Supper! Thursday, May 21 “The Hub� (Upstairs at the Stettler Rec Centre) 6202-44 Ave. Cocktails: 5 p.m. Hot Supper: 6 p.m. Dance: 7-10 p.m. Music By: Old Tyme Aires Catered by: Catering By Sarah Tickets $20/person, Dance only $10/person Supper Only: $14/person Available at the door Sponsored by: Stettler Old Tyme Dance Club Everyone Welcome Young & Old!
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com. CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311
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LOON RIVER First Nation, located 170 kilometres north of Slave Lake, Alberta, requires full-time, permanent Community Health Registered Nurse. Graduation from accredited nursing school, current CARNA registration, immunization certiÀcate, three years experience in public or community health nursing preferred. RAI assessment training considered asset. BeneÀts, pension, business vehicle, subsidized accommodation available. Send cover letter, resume, CARNA registration, RCMP Information Check and Child Intervention check to health@loonriver.ca.
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Bridal Registry Daylon Brown & Jonathan Rairdan Aug. 15, 2015 Sierra Lang Laing && Maxwell Brennen Brennan Maxwell Sept. 12, 2015
wish kitchen & gift Bridal Registry Ashley Zeller & Jeff Davidson Charlene Bauer & Cody Broughton Sharlaine Burris & Lucas Howe Michelle Payne & Brandon Menard - Shower Danica Laurin & Jeff Sutton Kendice Ogilvie & Brant Stenlund Daylon Brown & Jon Rairdan
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Janitorial Help Required
Phone 403-742-1191 or fax resume to 403-742-1414
RESUME@CAPEMFG.CA
Trades
850 Kingland Ford Sales Ltd. Hay River, NT is recruiting for Journeyman Automotive Technicians or 4th Year Apprentice Technicians Permanent, Full-time
Stettler
We are looking for potential structural welders and assemblers for upcoming projects. Its required that you be qualiďŹ ed and have experience.
PLEASE CONTACT LES AT 403-742-3385 DROP OFF RESUME TO LES SCHWARTZ
Monday to Friday after 4:30 p.m.
Garage Sales
Structural Welders and Assemblers
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GARAGE/MOVING SALE, May 22, 4-8 p.m., May 23 & 24, 9-8 p.m., 4003-57 St., back alley. Lots of large items. MOVING Sale, Friday, May 22, 4-7 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 8-4 p.m. Highway 12 east past Botha to RR 18-3, north 2 miles, east 1/8 mile, north RR 18-2 for 1/2 mile. Watch for signs. Knitting machine with all accessories, furniture. Something for everyone. Come one, come all.
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QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN Autobody Tech required immediately. Independent, organized, self-motivated, own tools. Competitive wages/ beneÀts. Apply: Northpark Collision & Frame Ltd., St. Paul, Alberta. 780-645-5548; northprk@mcsnet.ca. United Tank Inspections Inc. is looking for a Full-Time Heavy Duty Mechanic or Mechanics Apprentice in our Stettler, AB shop. We offer competitive wages, group health beneÀts and group RSP. Please email to jobs@unitedtank.ca, fax 403-742-4741 or call 403-742-4747
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SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
Misc. Help
Business Opportunities
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER “Temple City Star� and Printing Business for sale. Cardston (southern Alberta). Approaching retirement age. Contact Robert Smith 403-653-4664(w) / 403-653-2443(h). Email: trojanp@juno.com.
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If this opportunity interests you, then call 403-854-3141 or email mnikota@hannachrysler.com and ask Mark for more information!
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PEN CHECKERS. Immediate permanent, full-time positions available. Wages are negotiable and will commensurate according to qualiÀcations and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent beneÀts package. Fax resume to: Neil Thauberger - JBS Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231 or email: neil.thauberger @jbssa.com THE BASHAW CURLING CLUB is now taking bids for the following positions : ICE TECHNICIAN The successful candidate should have training and/or experience in ice installation & maintenance. BAR MANAGER No experience necessary. References required. ProServe training a bonus but access to the course will be arranged if needed. JANITOR No experience necessary. References required. Send any proposals to bashawcurlingclub@ gmail. com or by mail to PO Box 691, Bashaw, AB, T0B 0H0. Please call Candace @ 780-608-5121 for questions. The closing date for all positions will be August 1, 2015
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The Donalda & District Museum has a Canada Summer Jobs position. The position runs 8 weeks beginning June 20th. The student must be 15-30 years of age, preferably enrolled in post-secondary school. The position is 35 hours per week, which includes weekend work, outdoor and indoor duties. Drop off resumes at the Donalda & District Museum; e-mail to info@donaldamuseum.com or mail to: Donalda & District Museum, Box 179, Donalda AB, T0B 1H0 For more information call the Museum at 403-883-2100
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Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com
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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Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
JT AUTO BODY LTD.
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
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
403-742-5111
Stettler Furnace Cleaning
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K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning • Window Washing 403-742-6970
403-742-6970 403-740-9782
Contractors
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Call Barry Harvey
403-742-8838 Glass Shops *27 years experience* Whatever You’re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311
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4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB
403-742-3141 www.numeratax.com
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Contractors
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
GALEN WIEBE Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, Stettler AB AB info@leschert.net
RANCH & OILFIELD FENCING BOBCAT SERVICES AVAILABLE Phone Josh 403-741-4228
Electrical
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RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 4905 44 AVE., BAY 2, STETTLER
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1100
JOSH & JAMIE HARDEN
Serving Stettler area over 35 years
Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
CONTRACTING & FENCING
Buzz Andersen
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS DEAN LOVELL. Please come in to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize.
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Contractors
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C.R. GLASS
1150
Big Valley, AB
Electrical
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
1240
BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL! Phone: 403-742-5830
“Keeping people in Motion...�
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TKS CONTROLS LTD. FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS 24 hrs. SERVICE CALL GLENN AT 403-742-7876
IN BASKETS READY TO GO!
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
$10.00 $1 0.00 PER FOOT
Chiropractor
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4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B.
Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street
MORE AND RECEIVE
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Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529
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Concrete work Lift, Level and Repair
Chiropractor
35 years experience. Fully Licensed & Insured.
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
Phone John Kellich 780-975-5343 or 403-742-0646 No Job Too Big or Small
One block East of Scotia Bank
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE
• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome Misc. Services
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403-742-3411
4-6 FT. TREES
-Gitzel Krejci Building
Legal Services
Please leave a message if no answer
COLORADO SPRUCE
403-742-4533
403-742-3418
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Qualified and Reputable
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Landscaping
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FINISHING TOUCH Furnace EXTERIORS LTD. Cleaning 5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
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• 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
Health Care
Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
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“Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting
Chapman and Co. Cleaning Professional Accountants LLP
“If It’s Electrical We Do It�
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AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
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Accounting
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Drafting & Design
1290
Misc. Services
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Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Phone: 403-742-4437
BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.
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HIP OR KNEE Replacement? COPD or arthritic conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1, 500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average) Apply today! 1-844-453-5372. JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.
Plumbing & Heating
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• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Stettler Ph.
403-742-5237
Roofing
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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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Misc. Help Stettler Recreation Centre Concession Request for Proposals
Contact Lee Penner lpenner@stettler.net 6202 - 44 Ave. Stettler, AB T0C 2L1
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There is a fantastic business opportunity to operate the concession in the Stettler Recreation Centre. Submit your proposal for the upcoming season. The SRC includes 2 NHL size arenas, swimming pool, Library, and meeting rooms as well as a Seniors Centre. In the off season, this facility is home to other large events such as Roller Derby bouts, Lacrosse, Stettler and District Trade Show, and 2 hockey camps. The standard operational hours for the facility are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm in the summer and 6:00 am to 12:00 pm in the winter. Opportunity for the Concession Operator The kitchen is equipped for catering services. The operator can cater to out of building events to increase revenue. A large seating area for hungry dinners. The community is welcome to eat and have coffee in the SRC throughout the day. Proposal Requirements As a part of each proposal, there is a requirement for the proponents to provide a detailed business plan outlining the following: x Ability to assist SRC staff in cleaning of tables and sitting areas used by concession patrons. x A sample menu plan that includes healthy menu/snack choices x Pricing that is competitive. x Safe food plan to be approved by the Health Authority x Proof of certification of Level 1 Safe food handling x Ability to provide a variety of catering services for meetings in the facility Submissions Deadlines for RFP submission is 3:00pm local time on June 12, 2015
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A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG $2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
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FARMLAND. 154.19+/- title acres w/2210 sq. ft. custom-built home & equestrian facilities in Falun, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 10 in Edmonton. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.
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.
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AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A. UPCOMING SALES LOCATION AUCTION 5222-51 St. Ponoka, AB Sun. May 24, 12 noon Sun. June 7, 12 noon West of Ponoka Hyw. 53 Parkland Beach south. Watch for signs. Check website for full listings
Firewood
Auctions
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Auctions
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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Garden Supplies
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BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75 - $125/order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961.
Candor Realty Ltd. Ph. 403-742-4424 4908 - 51 Street
1st CHOICE REALTY 4913 - 51 STREET
ACREAGE
JUST LISTED
PERFECT ACERAGE For the guy who loves a shop! Great for woodworking or auto repair. Lovely custom built 3 bedroom home on 3.25 Acres. Beautiful country kitchen. PRICED TO SELL @395,000.
CONDO 3 bedroom town house. Clean. 5 appliances. Cheaper than renting. $116,900 Don’t wait!
Across from schools. Baker’s kitchen. Huge master bedroom. Hot Tub. Double garage. Well kept. $315,000.
ADULT ORIENTATED CONDO No more yard work or exterior maintenance. 2 bdrms & 2 baths. All appliances included. Ready to move in. $249,900.
REVENUE PROPERTY Great starter with garage and huge fenced yard. Close to schools and hospital. Call now! $179,000.
CONDO
403-742-6747
JUST LISTED
Basement suite. Character home with double garage on 75’ lot. Only 3 blocks to Main Street. Now just $213,000. Call today!
NEW
Fran Karen Snowden Cannady
For the executive. Stunning 2 storey. Fully developed and professionally landscaped.
Relax in Erskine. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Double garage. Perfect family home. $249,500. List price.
When You Get The Facts It’s Re/Max. View Stettler area listings at: www.stettlerhomes.com “Each office independently owned & operated”
GOOD REVENUE PROPERTY Renters already in place. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. You own your own lot. PRICED TO SELL @ $175,000. Locally owned & operated
6.99 ACRES LESS THAN 5 MINUTES FROM STETTLER - Nice big family home with 5 bdrms/ 3 baths. Lots of trees, lots of water & some out-buildings. $369,000.
FAMILY HOME
VERY AFFORDABLE LIVING in this 5 bdrm/ 3 bath home. Nice 2 storey family home with finished bsmt, deck and fenced yard. $189,900.
ACREAGE
3.11 ACRES NEAR ERSKINE Acreage presently used as a summer home with propane for heat and a generator for electricity. Several out-buildings and corrals. PRICED TO SELL $198,500.
AFFORDABLE LIVING - Ideal retirement home or great place to start out. This 2 bdrm apartment style home is very bright, neat and clean. Only $125,000.
ACREAGE
BEAUTIFUL 10 ACRE PARCEL within 7 miles of Stettler. Includes stunning gazebo, covered deck, 60’ x 40’ quonset & several outbuildings. Fenced & cross fenced. A MUST SEE @ $369,900.
REVENUE PROPERTY
3 BEDROOMS on main and 2 bedroom suite downstairs. Huge lot & single garage. Next door to the playground. $215,000.
Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings
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WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case
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OBEDIENCE AND AGILITY CLASSES Begin May 25. Contact Lorrie for information at 403-742-3698
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
EASY! The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311
Auctions
Farm Equipment
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Livestock
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FUTURE steel building, ready to be erected, 26’ x 25’ x 19’, located in Central AB, great for farm or small acreage, must sell, reduced $11,000 403-485-2532
FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www. simmeronranch.ca.
SOLD Farm. New 6’ Kodiak 3 pth Gyro mower. JD 1840 with canopy + 3 pth. 12’ disc. Jones post pounder. 3 new rolls game wire 8’. 1974 F600 grain truck, 16’, but runs good. Bale feeders, gates and calf shelters. 12 hp Kohler grain auger motor, electric start. 403-741-6968, 403-340-9280.
SHORTHORN bulls for sale, reds, roans and whites, 2 yr. old yearlings. Semen tested and delivery within 100 miles. www. prospecthillshorthorns.com Les & Shelley Peterson 780-877-2444.
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BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm. Fully guaranteed. Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com BLACK LIMOUSIN Bull, long yearling, semen tested, Sires, Kajo Responder Dam Greenwood Gypsy stock, reg’d. 403-540-5951
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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.
Seed Grain
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COMMON SEAD OATS 97% germ. Colour sorted. $475/bushel. Call Glen Lepard 403-740-2872. COMMON seed oats for sale. Contact 403-883-2626 or 403-740-5598
For Rent #3000 - #3200 Houses/ Duplexes
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SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $950/mo. + DD Avail. immed. 403-741-8707, 742-3539
STETTLER 5 BDRM. 2 bath house, large family SEED GRAIN WHEAT room, garage, fenced yard, CERT. HARVEST, ref’s & SD req’d. REDWATER, FOREMOST 403-742-4162 BARLEY CERT. COPELAND, COWBOY, COALITION SEED,OATS SEED, FAVA BEANS PH. 780-855-2240, CEL, 780-678-6329
Suites
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BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. 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
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SQUARE hay bales, horse hay quality, 90% meadow brome, 10% alfalfa, no rain, plus second-cut alfalfa. 403-741-4353
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Acreages
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Delburne 14.5 Acres
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 paper is
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Houses For Sale
c/w 1570 sq ft house and 1190 sq ft house, 40 x 80 heated shop, 50 x100 machine storage, horse barn, additional barn. Asking $675,000. Greg Cripps - Re/Max Real Estate Central Alberta 403-391-2648
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Manufactured Homes
ONLY TWO HOMES left for our Spring Blowout. Fantastic pricing. Call us for the details. Marg at Craigs Home Sales in Lethbridge wants to help get you into one of our clearance homes or find one to suit your needs. 1-855-380-2266.
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THE HEART of Every Home is in its Kitchen. Kitchen specials starting at $138,500. Upgrades SILVERWOOD LUXURY include full backsplash, Modular Log Homes. Show stainless steel appliances Home 311 - 36 Ave. SE, Calgary. Discover how we & more. For more information call United Homes can design, build & finish Canada 1-800-461-7632 or your custom log home in visit our site at www. weeks. 1-855-598-4120; www.silverwoodloghomes.ca. unitedhomescanada.com.
Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
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Community Support Services ADULTS/ CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday 6:00 p.m. For more info call Bob 403-820-5583
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4271; 403-742-1887
AL-ANON Brenda 403-742-0990 Betty 403-742-5673
ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY 403-346-4636 Red Deer www.alzheimer.ab.ca
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Pat Lattery 403-742-3759
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
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT
TRUCK SHOPS FOR SALE OR LEASE PRICE REDUCED~Sitting on 2 acre lot AT THE EAST END INDUSTRIAL AREA STETTLER
2 BAYS 25X90 2250 SQ FT, INCLUDING 1000 SQ FT OFFICE SPACE, ENTIRE BUILDING REPAINTED, HARD WOOD FLOORING, 14 FT DOORS 1 BAY 60’ x 40’ 2400 sq ft . INSIDE REPAINTED & CONCRETE FLOOR, TWO- 14 FT DOORS Lease. Triple net. Separate living accommodations on site can be provided
Email or Call: dreinhart@telus.net 403-740-6630
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4015 4419-50 Avenue Mirror, AB This home has 4 bedroom, main floor laundry, and large family room with walk out to a great back yard space. Open concept kitchen and dinning room, looks into a living room that features a woodburning fireplace. This is a great family home.
Open house
May 23, 2-5 p.m. Marie Muddle 403-443-1450 Michelle Simpson 403-318-1594
403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO BE FILED FOR APPROVAL TO RENEW THE NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BOTHA AND ALTAGAS UTILITIES INC. Application summary: The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from AltaGas Utilities Inc. to renew its franchise agreement with the Village of Botha, following the submission deadline indicated below. The franchise agreement will subject to further renewal, continue to allow AltaGas Utilities Inc. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of the Village of Botha for approximately 10 years from the effective date of the franchise agreement. The franchise fee rate rider percentage will increase to 15 per cent from 10 per cent effective July 1, 2015. The average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer is forecast to increase to $8.79. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 120 GJ’s per year. You may send your objections, concerns about, or support for the application in writing to AltaGas Utilities Inc. or the Village of Botha on or before May 27, 2015 at: AltaGas Utilities Inc., Irv Richelhoff, 5509 -45th Street, Leduc, Alberta, T9E 6T6, phone: 780980-7305; email: businessdevelopment@agutl.com. Village of Botha, Eric Jerrard, PO Box 160, Botha, Alberta, T0C 0N0, phone: 403-742-5079; email: vbotha@xplornet.com. Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record. For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either AltaGas Utilities Inc. or the Village of Botha at the addresses listed above. For more information: For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 780-427-4903 or at consumer-relations@auc.ab.ca. The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications. Issued on May 13, 2015. Alberta Utilities Commission Douglas A. Larder, QC, General Counsel
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER FOOD BANK Betty Birch 403-742-0732
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE 403-742-6568
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace - 403-742-0681 Vivian - 403-742-3935 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
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Buildings For Sale
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LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.
STEEL BUILDINGS “Spring Sales with Hot Savings!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of
Leonard G. Cowan who died on April 27, 2015
If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by July 8, 2015 with
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Brenda Anderson at
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
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INVITATION TO TENDER Compost Black Dirt Screening Sealed Tenders marked “2015 COMPOST BLACK DIRT SCREENING” addressed to: The Town of Stettler, 5031- 50 Street, Box 280 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 will be received before 2:00 p.m. June 9, 2015. The work consists of screening approximately 2,500 yards of stockpiled Composted black dirt at the Town of Stettler transfer site located in the North East corner of the Town of Stettler. A trommel screen must be used for screening and the screened dirt will be stock piled at the same location.Tender documents will be available from the Town of Stettler Office, 5031 - 50 Street, on May 20, 2015 inquiries can be made to Ivan Wilford at 403-323-0081. Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw No 2060-15: 1.
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No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2862-2015 Lot 17, Block 5 , Plan RN54 4913 - 49 Street John Dmyterko
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2865-2015 Lot 1, Block 9, Plan 0024291 4902 - 51 Avenue 758882 Alberta Ltd.
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Loyalty and integrity
As an MLA, I am privileged at this time of year, with the very special honour of attending and participating in the high school graduation ceremonies that take place across the Drumheller Stettler riding. The significance of the graduation of these young people is something that holds a special place for me. The new chapter young people start after leaving high school is something that acts as a milestone worthy of recognition and often remains a noteworthy milestone for their entire lives. A new chapter full of opportunity and hope unfolds after graduation, which in many cases determines the path our life takes. At many of the ceremonies I am asked to address the graduating class and deliver a message or advice for these young people to carry into the future. This year’s message without question for me to deliver is loyalty and integrity. The last year and a half in Alberta politics has been challenging and unpredictable to say the least. My Wildrose colleagues-Drew Barnes, Pat Stier, Heather Forsyth, Shayne Saskiw, and
Rick Strankman MLA DRUMHELLER - STETTLER
myself held to our integrity and loyalty that we first were elected on. As the political world around us appeared to be crumbling, five of us weathered a storm that, at times, seemed to be powerful enough to sweep us into political oblivion. The recent election illustrated that Albertans have a desire for loyalty and integrity. Loyalty to the platform and the integrity to stand behind it was something constituents repeatedly told me was what they demanded from their representatives. It also turned out to be the key components in the reelection of the Wildrose candidates that ran again, Drew Barnes, Pat Stier and myself. As dark as things seemed when the historic Alberta Legislature floor-crossing took place, something I said to graduates last year stuck with me; “Loyalty and integrity in many cases will overcome numbers.”
It stuck with me because as part of a small group, I have faced off against a large organization before, the Chretien government. The small group of 13 farmers that took on the Chretien government to fight for our property rights prevailed for the same two reasons-integrity and loyalty. As part of a small group of five MLAs that were determined to remain the official Opposition in the Alberta Legislature, the odds at times seemed insurmountable. This past election took the Wildrose from 17 seats in 2012 to 21seats in 2015. Without question this is in part due to the integrity and loyalty shown not only by the MLAs, but the members who believed in a movement. The message I would like to leave graduating classes that I am privileged to address will focus on the loyalty it takes to be part of a successful organization, big or small, and the integrity that legitimizes not only an organization but its members. My message to the graduates is simply this, we all want loyalty, integrity and somebody who won’t quit. To get that person, you have to be that person.
Fire ban is still in place The Village of Halkirk held an appreciation and recruitment BBQ on Wednesday at the Fire Hall to honor our local volunteer firefighters. It was a busy time of year and the crowd was small, though the hot dogs were great. A reminder that volunteer fire fighters are needed in our community. It’s almost guaranteed to rain or snow during the May long weekend, but please use caution as it’s still very dry and a full fire ban is in effect in the County of Paintearth and within the village limits. That means no burning barrels, even with screens, and no fire pits. Thank you to our school students and the staff who did a town clean-up. Let’s keep it clean! The village provided ice cream and the Snack Shack gave all the workers a pop. We add our congratulations to Terry and Donna Howe, who are being recognized by the Battle River Community Foundation as community builders – people who dedicate their time and energy to helping local communities. They will be guests of honor at tribute dinner in Alliance on May 29. Donna is the only daughter of the late Bud and Dot Rowland of Halkirk and Terry is the son of the late Bill and Wilma Howe. Both sets of parents were also strong community supporters. The students at Mother Teresa are busy “walking across Canada” and are now somewhere in Saskatchewan. Last Tuesday, they did a pretend venture of the Elks walka-thon for children and donated $140 to the
Halkirk Herald ROSE KOENRAADT & DOROTHY ANDERSON 403-884-2237/403-742-4494
Elks fund for children. Way to go! Bill Smilie, district deputy of the Elks from Big Valley, initiated Rae-anne Cordel as a new member the Halkirk Elks at their regular meeting. Rae-anne, who was celebrating her birthday, then treated the group to cake. Several of our residents are out and about for their first camping trip of the season. Scott and Emily Vockeroth and daughters, Anika and Lyra from Fairbanks, Alaska arrived Friday to spend 10 days with parents, Terry and Peggy and with Scotts sister Sam and Tyler on a busy round of events. Ron and Deirdre Muncy, along with Dennis and Doris Cordel, attended the weekend wedding of Stacey and Matt in Medicine Hat. Stacey is the daughter of Allan and Jean Rowland. Coming up: May 20 – Grade 9 farewell and pot luck at the hall; May 27 – Mrs. Norman’s piano recital at 7 p.m. at the hall; May 28 – Grade 1 to 6 track meet at Christ King school; May 30 – Hazardous waste roundup at the fire hall from 10 to 11 a.m. only.
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