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Student carpenter MacGregor Clark holds a nail while Hearthaven Lodge manager Carol Dyck prepares to nail it down. Students from William E. Hay’s carpentry classes are building a shed to house the growing number of scooters owned and used by the lodge’s residents. Please see our story on page 9.
Town formally approves budget Kinsmen playground project receives unanimous council support Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER At their May 19 meeting, Stettler town councillors approved the final version of the 2015-16 budget. The delay in formally approving the budget was necessary because staff had to make adjustments to the anticipated costs of gasoline, which due to the lower gas prices has come in below what was expected.
After that adjustment, and the signing of the recreation agreement with the County of Stettler, the budget was ready to be sealed and so it was with a unanimous vote. Councillors also went through recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, which heard requests from groups in the community requesting funding for projects for the coming year. Council approved a request
from students from William E. Hay Composite High School to help fund the cost of a tri-caster 40 multi-camera mixer, which would be used by its arts and visual department. It also received a request from the Skate Park association regarding solar lights. The councillors approved the request for lights on a trial basis, and if they do not work out, agreed to buy the lights from the skate park so they can be installed elsewhere in the commu-
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nity. The trial period will gauge if the lights are a disturbance to people in the community, though councillors admitted they were not expecting problems given the use already experienced at the skate park and the lack of complaints received since its opening. Councillors heard that the Skate Park association had also repaid a loan given by the Town last year. continued on page 4
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The Tiny Gracenotes serenade the audience at one of two nearly sold-out performances of their Spring Concert last week. The season-ending concert featured performances from the Tiny Gracenotes, the Rhapsody Girls and Tiny Tenors, and the Gracenotes.
Choral singers treat audience to special performance Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER With provincials over for Stettler’s choral groups, the Gracenotes, Tiny Gracenotes, and
Rhapsody Girls and Tiny Tenors treated their hometown supporters to a selection of their competition songs and special noncompetition, just-for-fun selections at the Spring
Recitals. On Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20, the three groups performed before nearly sold-out audiences at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre.
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supporters, applauded the performances with gusto, appreciating the year’s efforts by the vocal students. The Spring Recital’s two-hour show has the choral groups performing pieces they’ve worked on since January, with earlier efforts in the year being performed at the Winter Recital. The Tiny Gracenotes
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are the youngest of the performers, children between the ages of five and eight, who are just beginning their vocal education and path. When they reach nine, students join the Rhapsody Girls and Tiny Tenors choir, and sing there until they reach the age of 12. At 13, girls go on to form the Gracenotes, one of Stettler’s bestknown choral performing groups, which this year took first place at provincials. For soloists in the Rhapsody Girls and Tiny Tenors, and the Gracenotes, the season isn’t yet complete, with boys and girls heading to Edmonton today, May 27, and competing until Saturday, May 30. Sylvester, who normally attends provincials with her students, will this year miss the solo provincials due to adjudicating provincials in British Columbia. “I know they’ll be texting me the whole time,” she said with a laugh. “I’m very proud of them and I know they’ll do well.”
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BC driver uninjured, no spill of gasoline reported Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER A single-vehicle collision found a semi-truck hauling hay on its side in a ditch early Tuesday morning, though no one was injured in the incident. According to Cpl. Cameron Russell of Stettler RCMP, the 62-year-old driver of the truck “failed to negotiate” the turn on Highway 21 south of Nevis, and rolled into the ditch near the Content Bridge. RCMP, EMS and Regional Fire and Rescue responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m. on May 26, where they found the Penticton, B.C. driver uninjured. The some of the hay spilled in the roll-over, no oil or gasoline leaked into the ditch. Investigation into the incident continues. Pedal confusion An 18-year-old Stettler woman has been charged after a moment of pedal confusion resulted in her driving her vehicle into the east wall of the Fas Gas in Stettler. On Tuesday, May 26, the
driver mistook her gas pedal for the brake momentarily and “jumped the curb” and hit the east side of the building, causing extensive exterior and interior damage to the building, Russell said. No one was injured in the incident. Thefts, break-and-enters still an issue Police are reminding everyone to be alert and take care of their property as thefts in the community continue to be a problem. Leaving keys in vehicles and leaving vehicles unlocked is one of the leading factors in vehicle thefts. As always, police caution vehicle owners to lock up and keep valuables out of sight if they must be left in the vehicle, but note it’s even better to not leave valuables in a vehicle at all. Gabruch trial postponed The trial for former Stettler RCMP Constable Glen Gabruch, which was scheduled to begin yesterday, May 26 and conclude today, May 27, has been postponed. The constable, who now serves in Lloydminster, was
charged with assault after a complaint was filed. The assault allegedly happened during the execution of Gabruch’s duties, and was investigated by a different branch of the RCMP. Gabruch, whose transfer to Lloydminster was already in the works when the arrest from which the as-
sault charge stemmed took place, served in Stettler for roughly eight years. When the charges were laid in September 2014, Stettler RCMP would not comment except to say the detachment wholly supported Gabruch and believed their colleague was innocent.
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Big Valley wins top 4H steer award Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER Big Valley Beef Club’s Faith Shuckburgh knew her steer would be a winner the moment she saw it. Byemoor’s 4H Beef Show and Sale proved her right when her steer, Creamsicle, a maine jou, won the Grand Champion Steer title last week for the district, as well as Grand Champion Steer for the Big Valley Club. “He had the qualities I like in a steer,” she said, on why she chose Creamsicle. “I thought he would be a pretty fancy show steer.” This is Shuckburgh’s third year participating in 4H. She also won the Grand Champion Steer in her first year. “It’s really exciting,” said Shuckburgh, 11. “It’s a win for my club, not just for me.” Big Valley’s beef club had the most participants, with 24 kids at the steer show. “I was so proud of those kids,” said Cheryl Bartley, leader of the Big Valley
Club. “They worked so hard, [and] they all helped each other out.” Drew Bignell, a member of the Erskine Beef Club, won the Reserve Champion Steer. Erskine Beef Club could not be reached for comment by press time. Along with the grand champion steer and reserve champion steer titles, each of the four participating clubs also had their own champions and reserve champions. Shayla Derr, 18, was the club champion for Big Knife. She has been involved with 4H for nine years and is currently the president. “My siblings before me were in it, so I got to witness how much fun they got to have,” said Derr. “I stayed in because it’s fun and I learn new things about agriculture and my community.” Tara Schilling, Byemoor club leader, said her 11 club members did very well on the steer day, despite their numbers being down this year from last year. Shayla Schilling won Grand Champion Steer for the Byemoor Club.
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Drew Bignell of the Erskine 4H Club smiles after grooming her steer before the Tuesday, May 19 4H Beef Show and Sale steer competition in Byemoor. Bignell’s steer won reserve grand champion at the show.
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Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Just a matter of days before the Shoe Closet and Boutique celebrated its second anniversary with a large sale, a fire gutted the downtown store. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, Stettler Regional Fire responded to the fire, quickly dousing the blaze. Despite the quick response, though, the fire did extensive damage both to the inside of the location and the stock within. Debbie Pooley, owner of the Shoe Closet and Boutique, shared the news the next morning through Facebook. “There really isn’t much to report,” she told the Independent in an email. “The cause is still being investigated.” Though the fire was devastating, Pooley isn’t willing to allow it to destroy plans for a second anniversary celebration, or put her staff out of work until the site investigation, insurance adjustments and repairs are done. “We will be opening a temporary location in the old fabric place building until we can rebuild,” Pooley reported. “Unfortunately I
The money was given to the group so they could ensure construction began and finished in 2014, rather than having to wait for this year. The association paid the loan in full. The Kinnette’s park project, which would see a playground be installed in West Stettler Park, is progressing well, according to Kinette representative Allison Baird, who came to the meeting to report. The playground would be located near the entrance closest to the Rotary Spray Park, but not adjacent to the existing facilities. It would be located in West Stettler Park itself. Town Councillors also received a report on the playground from the Committee of the Whole, which noted some of the landscaping in the area would need to be knocked down for the new playground. “It’s an awfully ambitious project,” Mayor Dick Richards said to council
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Soot-blackened windows and brick and charred posters reveal some of the devastation caused by a Sunday, May 24 fire at The Shoe Closet and Boutique on Main Street in Stettler. The fire completed gutted the store. don’t really know any more than that. These things can just take so much time.” Pooley’s store wasn’t the only location to need the services of Stettler’s volunteer firefighters on the weekend. On Saturday, the fire department was called to the Stettler Motel. A person or persons set a fire in the stairwell, which was quickly deemed as an arson by fire scene
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‘The Museum wouldn’t be what it is without her’, Wahlund Museum, community remembers volunteer and curator Wilda Gibbon Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER For nearly 30 years, anyone coming into the Stettler Town and Country Museum would be cheerfully greeted by Wilda Gibbon and her miniature dachshund Coco, who would help draw back the curtain of time on the Stettler area’s history and people. Now, the counter seems empty and that curtain a little heavier since Wilda’s passing on May 14. “Wilda was a natural teacher,” Karen Wahlund, manager of the museum, said. “The museum wouldn’t be what it is today without her. She had her hand in everything.” The flag at the museum has flown at half-mast since Wilda’s passing on May 14, and will continue to do so until the funeral on June 1. “We’re hoping later this summer to do something (besides the flag) to honour her,” Wahlund said. “We have many ideas.” Born Wilda Vesta Schreiber on Aug. 18, 1925 to William and Vesta Schreiber, Wilda grew up on the family farm located where the Church of Latter Day Saints is now located. She
went on to study to become a teacher in Edmonton before eventually returning to spend some of her 36 years of teaching in schools in Nevis and Erskine. In the closing days of the Second World War, on Sept. 15, 1944, Wilda Schreiber married RCAF airman Earl Gibbon. The two had three children, twin sons Bill and Bob and daughter Brenda. Wilda is survived by many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, as well as her sister Jean Brown and many nieces and nephews. The two purchased a farm south of Nevis, which they sold in the ‘70s. After the sale of the farm, they moved into Stettler. The Gibbons, both Wilda and Earl, began volunteering with the museum in the early 1980s, and when Earl passed away in 2005, Wilda increased the time she spent at the museum exponentially, according to Wahlund. “She was here seven days a week, six hours a day,” Wahlund said. “This was her second home. She just wanted everyone to know about our history.” It was Wilda, who involved Wahlund at the museum in the first place. Wah-
lund and her husband were in the process of selling their rental business in Stettler and Wilda approached her and convinced her to donate some volunteer time to the museum. “And the rest just fell into place,” Wahlund said. Over the years 30 years Wilda was involved in the museum, partly as volunteer, and partly as volunteer curator, how the museum was organized changed, Wahlund said. “To my understanding, artifacts were just lined up, with no rhyme or reason, when Wilda started here,” Wahlund said, admitting that this was before she herself started at the museum. “Wilda arranged them into ‘rooms’ and ‘scenes,’ creating displays and exhibits,” Wahlund noted. “She made it homier, more warm and welcoming.” Wilda’s long memory played a part in how these exhibits were arranged, and the inclusion of mannequins at the museum was her doing. “She remembered the lady who would stand behind the counter at the Nevis Post Office,” Wahlund explained. “In the Nevis building, she set up a mannequin behind the counter so it would be just like how she remembered that lady standing there. It was just those small little touches of hers that made it a bit more inviting.” Wilda’s dedication to the museum, and passing on the community’s history to its next generations, did not go unnoticed. The Stettler Retired Teacher Association is presenting its volunteering awards on June 2, and Wilda will receive one of the two posthumously. “Wilda was just a natural choice,” Neil Pinder, vicepresident of the association, said. “She put in stagger-
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Wilda Gibbon, left, tells the tale of artifacts on display to two young guests at the Stettler Town and County Museum in this undated photo. Gibbon passed away just months before her 90th birthday, and spent more than 30 years volunteering at the museum. ing hours, and she took so much pride in it. She wanted everyone to know her heritage.” According to Pinder, the award process was begun even before Wilda’s health began to decline. “I wish she was here to receive the award,” he said. Wilda’s health began to decline early in the year, with the 89-year-old history buff experiencing pain in her abdomen. She was then hospitalized with pneumonia. “We knew as early as February that she wasn’t as well as she normally was,” Wahlund said. “We knew her time at the museum was winding down, but we never expected this. Just poof. Gone.” The loss of Wilda’s vast knowledge is painful, but isn’t comparable to the loss of a dear friend. “Since my parents are both deceased, she filled that role of mother for me,” Wahlund said, her voice becoming emotional. “I think most of our summer students would say she was
like a grandmother. She was very caring, very loving.” Wilda always had time to help people learn something new or to pass on the many skills, tips and tricks she had learned in her lifetime. Coco, Wilda’s aged Dachshund, passed away just days before Wilda died, while she was in the hospi-
tal. Wilda passed away at the Stettler Hospital, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her funeral will be held June 1 at 3 p.m. at the Stettler United Church. Wilda’s family asks that donations made in Wilda’s memory go to the Stettler Town and Country Museum.
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We are realizing yet another grad season, with brilliant young people being sent off to the next stage of their journey with glare and glitter, celebrating the outcome of years of effort put into their studies from kindergarten to Grade 12. Some will pursue further studies while others start to put into practice whatever skills they have already acquired in the course of their high school years, being welders, hairdressers, car mechanics or cooks; some might do both, working to finance their university tuition fees. Whatever they will be doing, there is one thing certain that they have to face as they advance along their chosen path, and that is the increasing uncertainty in the world we live. It has been almost a decade since newcomers to the labor market started to be preached about what they should or should not expect in their careers: The time for holding on to your job until retirement is long gone, be prepared to work for at least half a dozen different employers before even beginning to think of retirement. In addition to, or rather in connection with, the changing economic circumstances, the
social background we are living against is undergoing fundamental shifts, too. OECD, the international think tank of the capitalist system has just announced that income distribution has just taken a turn for the worse, with the highest earning 10 percent of the population making 10 times the money of the bottom 10 per cent in the industrialized west. Middle classes in developed economies are slowly seeing their share of wealth get steadily smaller as they join the ranks of poor, increasing the possibility of social conflict while religious extremism contributes to the emergence of tendencies for too strong governments, threatening individual liberties and ultimately the values of democratic governance. This comes on top of the technological revolution that has been changing our lives on an almost daily basis with newly developed apps coming on stream, transforming the way we share and exchange information and even having an impact on the way we think and act. This progress in technology also allows more and more employers to prefer robots to do the work rather than humans, creating a significant employment crunch
Two main characteristics will stay with them as long as they live: Prudence and sense of responsibility. for those populating the labor market. We should also remember that by the time the graduates of this year come of age of carrying family responsibilities, technology will have progressed much faster and the challenges of today will have increased, maybe exponentially in certain areas.
It looks certain, then, that with such head-spinning pace of change in the way we live and work, most of the youth saying goodbye to their high schools these days could well be in need of additional skills training, and even longer term reeducation, to adjust to new circumstances that will be emerging in the years and decades to come. But regardless of the kind of new skills or abilities that they might have to acquire in the later stages of their lives, two main characteristics that they should have developed in their years of secondary education will stay with them as long as they live: Prudence and sense of responsibility. The first will allow them to chart their courses through the foreseen and unforeseen traps life will set for them and the second will be their guiding principle as they strive to be the best individuals they can be. As their parents, teachers, elders and acquaintances, we have all the right to share the pride of their moment of glory in their graduation celebrations if we could make even the tiniest of contributions to those two main traits of their personality. – Mustafa Eric
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There’s good news from grain markets Brennan Turner AG MARKET UPDATE Wheat and corn prices have picked up lately, thanks to some sub-zero temperatures over the past few weeks and a depreciating U.S. dollar. The Greenback has rebounded a bit (supportive of canola prices) but traders have looked to cover their short positions (especially in wheat, which was sitting at record short levels). Accordingly, wheat made daily gains of in the four-to-seven per cent levels for three straight sessions. Corn sort of followed the wheat market higher but pulled back with evidence that the number of acres seeded continues to remain ahead of schedule. Conversely, soybeans haven’t followed that the trend higher as most of the market still believes there are lots of American, Brazilian, & especially Argentinian beans out there. Other bullish headlines include more acres getting re-planted because of cold weather and significant rainfall in the U.S. southern plains affecting winter wheat crops. Ultimately, the negative weather is catching a lot of headlines, but the good news is most early agronomy reports in Western Canada are that only the earliest of crops may be affected.
Russia recently got rid of their wheat export tax, opening up the gates for what looks like an additional two million tonnes of wheat getting shipped out before the end of the crop year. On that note, the Russian Ag Ministry noted that Mother Russia’s wheat exports, since the export tax was implemented on February 1st until now, were down 60 per cent from the same period last year at just 1.61M tonnes. Nonetheless, exports for the marketing-year-to-date are up 16 per cent ear-over-year at 20.08 million tonnes, with most market analysts expecting that final number to be somewhere closer to 21.5 million. Could we see the Russian wheat export tax come back? Possibly, especially if spring seeding remains behind schedule and the forecast for dry weather over the next two-to-five weeks is realized, which is not a make-or-break time I the crop’s development, but would adversely affect growth. The A.A.F.C. came out with their expectations for production and Canadian grain ending stocks, and the big item of note was their expectation for canola inventories to fall to 500,000 MT by the end of 2015/16, compared to this year’s carryout of 1.4 million tonnes. The half-million lev-
el would be the lowest since 1997/98 when we were harvesting almost half of what we do now, but the difference is demand has grown with our yields! These numbers come off the A.A.F.C.’s forecast of 19.4 million acres getting seed this year, which would produce 14.93 million tonnes. The agency did increase its price forecast to $450-$490 over the next year, still below the $500/MT price we said in May 2014 that we wouldn’t see for another year, maybe two. We could see it sometime during 2015/16 if less acres go in, more fields have to be re-planted, or we have serious production issues this year, but my feeling is we won’t see a $500/MT handle before the end of 2015. Overall, continued improvements in crop progress will put pressure on any continuation of rallies, meaning selling opportunities will likely be short-lived. The best commodity news that I’ve seen in the last week came from the consumer side: bacon prices are down 25 per cent from last year – maybe time for a Costco run! To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com
Ranching and coal mining in the Elk Valley Will Verboven AHEAD OF THE HEARD A visit to the Elk Valley area between Sparwood and Fernie, BC noted some changes since your humble writer first arrived there in 1970. Being a naïve young innocent from the east, the sheer majesty of the area was overwhelming, particularly in never before having seen a real mountain. I had arrived to work in a massive new open–pit coal mine as a blaster’s assistant. Within weeks I experienced my first labour strike and the worry of confronting the legendary blasting crabs, which I was assured by old timers, appeared out of the rock after a dynamite blast. As a dumb kid from Quebec I was prone to believe anything about the Rockies. At that time coal mining in the area was going through one of its periodic boom cycles. Old underground mines were being phased out by a new giant open-pit mine located behind a mountain ridge in the Crowsnest Pass and not visible from the highway. That was a good thing from a visual aspect as we were transforming (blasting) pristine mountain sides into desolate moonscape. The massive destruction is indescribable, but continues to this day in that bastion of environmental self-righteousness - the province of BC. That would be the same province, some of whose citizens heap abuse on oilsands mining in Alberta. BC hypocrisy at its best. One observes that coal mining is not the only industry in this corner of southwestern BC. Cattle ranching
has been a business in the area for almost 100 years. It is small scale compared to what goes on in Alberta, but the fact that it continues even today is intriguing. Considering the real estate pressure from Alberta residents wanting recreation property in the mountains, it’s amazing that any agricultural land is still being used for ranching. Some of that farmland preservation can be attributed to BC’s decades-old agricultural land protection legislation. It was put into place by the NDP in the 1970’s. Subsequent non-NDP governments have been weakening its preservation intent ever since, leading to the growth of condo developments and service industries around the Elk Valley in general. It also means that any remaining ranch and farm land is worth millions in real estate value and is just waiting to be released from the agricultural land reserve. The future of any agriculture in the area would seem dim as land is used for recreational development. That’s unfortunate in a province that has so little usable agricultural land to start with. Preserving farm land is generally of little interest to BC green
lobby groups who are generally philosophically opposed to commercial agriculture. A case in point is the imminent flooding of 10,000 acres of farm and ranch land in the Northeast BC area by another dam on the Peace River. Few, if any, BC green lobby groups are protesting the permanent loss of that arable land and habitat – it would seem such land does not have the same sex appeal for donation campaigns as coastal beaches and whales. Just more BC green hypocrisy. One does wonder about the cost of cattle production in the Elk Valley, being the area is regularly inundated with upwards of three or more feet of snow from November till April. Chinooks are rare so cattle have to be fed hay almost continuously for five months - compare that to raising cattle in the nearby southern Alberta foothill range country, where there are years when almost no hay is fed to cattle thanks to open winter grazing. Much of the Elk Valley area would see cattle grazing in bush pasture, which would have very limited forage productivity. One attribute that cattle from this
area would have is “predator awareness” thanks to BC predator friendly conservation measures. Bears and wolves have iconic standing in BC, so livestock get the short end of the protection stick. That means predator control essentially does not exist unless there is a bear in your house or attacking
a child. I expect livestock are considered fair game for predators by most BC citizens. That would mean any surviving cattle would be wise to the wiles of predators by a sheer survival selection process. I suspect most BC cattle have nervous dispositions from constantly looking over their shoulders.
On the other hand they are probably pretty tough having survived constant lifethreatening circumstances, sparse bush pastures and severe weather conditions. I expect its all part of the fun of raising cattle in the BC Elk Valley. Best of luck to those producers and their cattle.
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Syria: The Last Chance Saloon Gwynne Dyer THINK GLOBALLY The fall of Ramadi to Islamic State troops on Wednesday was not a big deal. The city was deep inside IS-held territory, IS fighters had controlled 80 percent of it since March, and we already knew that the Iraqi army can’t fight. Even so, Islamic State is not going to take much more of Iraq. What it doesn’t already hold is either Shia or just not Arab at all (Kurdistan), and that is not fertile ground for Sunni Arab fanatics. The fall of Palmyra on Friday was a very big deal, because it was clear evidence that the Syrian army’s morale is starting to crumble. It was doing quite well until last summer and even regaining ground from the insurgents, but the tide has now turned. After every defeat and retreat, it gives up more easily at the next stop. It may be too late already, but at best the Syrian regime is now in the Last Chance Saloon. Islamic State and the Nusra Front are both “takfiri” groups who believe that Muslims who do not follow their own extreme version of Sunni Islam are “apostates”, not real Muslims, and that they deserve to be killed. Around one-third of Syria’s population are “apostates” by this definition – Alawites, other Shias,
and Druze – and they are all at great risk. True, the Nusra Front has been less outspoken about its intentions than Islamic State, but that’s just a question of timing and tactics. The basic ideology is the same, and the Nusra Front in power would be committed by its own religious beliefs to exactly the same murderous “cleansing” of the population. When religious fanatics tell you they intend to do something, it is wise to take them seriously. An Islamist victory in Syria could entail the death of millions. It would also cause panic in the neighbouring Arab countries, Lebanon, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Yet no nearby Arab country will put troops into Syria to stop the looming disaster, because they cannot imagine fighting fellow Sunnis in Syria, however extreme their doctrine, in order to save the Shia regime of Bashar al Assad. You don’t get the choices you would like to have. You only get the choices that are on the table, even if you are the president of the world’s only superpower. At this point Barack Obama has only two options: save the Syrian regime, or let it go under and live with the consequences. It’s not even clear that he can save it. He cannot and should not put American troops on the ground in
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Syria, but he could provide military and economic aid to the Syrian regime – and, more importantly, put US airpower at the service of the Syrian army. Even that might not save Assad’s regime, but it would certainly help the morale of the army and the two-thirds of the population that still lives under his rule. With more and better weapons and US air support, the Syrian army might be able to catch its breath and regain its balance. It would be a gamble, and if Obama did that he would be alienating two major allies, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. But if he doesn’t do it, very bad things may follow. US planes are already bombing Islamic State (and the Nusra Front too, in practice) all over northern Syria, but they did not bomb the IS troops attacking Palmyra. That was a deliberate decision, not an oversight, even though Palmyra would probably not have fallen if Obama had given the order. The US President didn’t do that because he is still stuck in the fantasy-land of an American-trained “third force” that will defeat both Islamic State and the Assad regime in a couple of years’ time. Saving the Syrian regime is a deeply unattractive choice, because it is a brutally repressive dictatorship. Its only redeeming virtues are that it is not genocidal, and does not threaten all of the neighbours. Obama may have as little as a couple of months to come to terms with reality and make a decision. Waiting until the Syrian regime is already falling to intervene is not a good option; decision time is now. His reluctance to decide is entirely understandable, but rescuing Assad is the least bad option. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
Alberta NDP must act quickly to ensure change endures By Janet Keeping For Troy Media It is probably difficult for people who have not lived in Alberta to understand the significance of our recent election of an NDP government: After 44 years of one-party-state politics, we have proved to ourselves that political change is possible by making that change. Post-election polls show that Albertans are largely satisfied with the change. A substantial portion - many of us not card-carrying New Democrats are ecstatic about it. As a writer in Macleans put it, Albertans “are celebrating a passing from sickness into health, a seizure of freedom for Alberta.” Albertans resolved, as an article in the Calgary Sun said, to “throw the bums out,” and finally we did. The result is nothing short of intoxicating. But now that the PCs are deposed, what next? Two big picture items scream out for Albertans’ attention. On the substantive policy side, we need to develop an across-the-board sustainability agenda. Alberta’s oil sands, for example, constitute Canada’s fastest growing source of GHG emissions and an ecosystemand community-destroying phenomenon of gargantuan proportions. Just the start But dealing with the oil sands is only the beginning. Other examples abound. For example, Alberta has the largest and fastest growing gap between rich and poor in Canada. This undermines our social sustainability and our cities have expanded to accommodate rapid population growth in a profoundly unsustainable way. As Naheed Nenshi, mayor of Calgary, has often observed, we have built cities we can’t afford to operate and maintain. On the democratic process side, we need to strengthen our democracy while we can by enacting election finance reform and by adopting a fairer, more representative voting system. There is no doubt, as National Post columnist Andrew Coyne and others such as Fair Vote Canada constantly remind us, our voting system is shockingly unrepresentative. The results of the recent Alberta election illustrate the problem: the New Democrats got 40 per cent of the popular vote but won 62 per cent of
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High school students hard at work in support of seniors Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER
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Stettler County Reeve Wayne Nixon and Stettler Mayor Dick Richards sign a proclamation to declare seniors’ week in Stettler as June 1 to 7. Also pictured are Joyce Strandquist, vice-president of the Willow Creek seniors’ club, and Don Romaniuk, secretary treasurer of the Willow Creek seniors’ club.
With hammer and saw, students from William E. Hay Composite High School’s carpentry classes are working together to help the residents at Heart Haven Lodge. On Tuesday, May 26, students headed out to the seniors’ residence to begin framing work on a new shed they are building to house the residents’ scooters. “We have an increase in the number of residents who have scooters,� Carol Dyck, the lodge’s manager, explained. “I think we have eight now. In the past, (residents) have just parked in front, but we have too many now and they’re in the way.� With limited funds but a need to safely secure the scooters, the lodge reached out to the high school in
hopes the carpentry students would be able to help. Earlier in the year, the students build other sheds at the residence, and teacher Gord Goodrich was ready to step in with his classes once again – even though this late in the year it’s a little trickier with the end of the school year looming on the horizon. For student MacGregor Clark, though, giving back to the community is important. “I like the involvement in the community, helping out and making our home look nice,� he said. The Grade 12 student is returning next year for a semester to finish acquiring the necessary credits, a shortfall he attributes to “goofing off� in Grade 10. “Projects like this give us hands-on experience and a good grip on what it’s going to be like after we graduate,� he noted.
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Donalda School Grade 9 graduates, Ben Olesen, Jordyn Nelson, Justin Fuller, Mickey Jaffray and Richard Vert at their graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 21. Missing is grad Spencer Andres.
Donalda school says goodbye to departing Grade 9s Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER Grade 9 students in Donalda said their formal goodbyes to their school on Thursday, May 21. The graduating class of Donalda School consisted of six students: Spencer Andres, Justin Fuller, Mickey Jaffray, Jordyn Nelson, Ben Olesen and Richard Vert. Thursday’s ceremony was intended as a sendoff to the graduates as they continue their education at different high schools, said Amy Smith, teacher at Donalda School. “It’s more about saying goodbye to
them,” she said. “It’s not just a school, it’s their community. You really become a family out here, because it’s so small.” Being such a small class, the six graduates have become good friends over the years, they said. Andres, Jaffray, Nelson and Olesen have been together at Donalda School since kindergarten, with Fuller joining the group in Grade 2 and Vert coming to Donalda just this school year. When asked about their favourite memories at Donalda School, Olesen, Nelson, Fuller and Jaffray talked about their involvement and success on the volleyball teams. In 2014, the boys’ volleyball team
won first place in CWAJHAA and brought home the banner for their school. The girls’ team also did well, placing third at CWAJHAA in 2014. Jaffray will be going to Camrose Composite High School in the fall, along with Olesen. While Olesen said he is looking forward to the cooking classes and more options at the new school, Jaffray said she was nervous to go to a school where she did not have the same close group of friends. Andres, Nelson and Vert will be going to Wm. E. Hay Composite High School together in Stettler. Nelson and Vert said they are looking forward to meeting new
people in high school. Fuller will be the only one in the class going to Bashaw School in the fall. He already knows quite a few people going to that school and is looking forward to seeing them. “This group has set the tone in their school this year,” said principal Mark Siemens. His advice for the graduating class is to not be afraid of failing. “Be willing to step outside your comfort zone,” he said. “As I look back on my own life, I wish I was less afraid of failing.” The graduation ceremony ended with a slideshow of photos of each of the graduates.
Drive-in movie draws a crowd in Donalda Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER As the sun went down, cars filled Willow Canyon in Donalda for the biannual drive-in movie on Friday, May 22. The drive-in movies in Donalda have been a tra-
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dition since 2011. The Donalda Promotions Society hosts the drive-in movies to fundraise for community events throughout the year, such as Canada Day and Family Day celebrations. Last week’s movie, E.T., brought in 55 cars and over $1,000, said Donalda Mayor Bruce Gartside, president of the Promotions Society. “This was our second best attendance for the drive-in,” said Gartside. The record is 57 cars two years ago. “We always enjoy putting them on. Drive-ins were one of my favourite things to do in the sixties and seventies,” said Gartside. “For many people, it’s their first drive-in movie,” said Judy Dinsmore, director of the Donalda Promotions Society.
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The drive-in movie in Donalda attracted over 50 cars on Friday, May 22. The movie is a fundraiser for community events in Donalda throughout the year. Marlene Conibear, secretary of the Promotions Society, added, “I think it’s such a novelty.” Cori Fuller and her family have been going to the Donalda drive-in since it began. “We grew up hav-
ing this,” said Fuller of the drive-in movie. “It’s something different. The community all gets together, and the neighbours all come out.” The next Donalda drivein movie will be scheduled for August.
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I am trying not to take feeling well for granted I want to begin by offering a word of thanks to many of you who called, emailed and mentioned in passing, that you’ve missed my article. Your kindness compels me to give a brief explanation of why I’ve missed submitting an article for the last two weeks. To begin with, I experienced a bit of a physical problem that, while not lifethreatening, certainly impacted both my professional inertia and personal energy. In addition, I had to be out of town for six days. These two together led to my requesting the editor of the Stettler Independent for a two-week break, which he kindly granted. In retrospect, I’ve been contemplating the matter of health...and it’s unpleasant counterpart, illness. It’s quite a personal matter, isn’t it? Some years ago, I recognized that it would be presumptuous and impractical to assume that I would always experience good health. On the basis of that consideration, I amended my prayer and praise practices somewhat. Instead of asking for good health, I began praying that God would grant me the degree of health that would best glorify Him. In addition, I’ve endeavored to praise Him daily for the health and energy that He provides. My amended petition and praise regimen has served me relatively well. However, it doesn’t take very much in the way of illness to remind me that I’m not as thankful for the healthy days as I ought to be. During those few days that I wasn’t feeling well, I rededicated myself to being sincerely thankful for those days of good health. Nevertheless, it seems that the primary
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sign of our returning to full health is quite simply to take that renewed condition for granted! And while I am trying not to take feeling well for granted, I’m almost there...again! Health problems, even minor ones, can bring a significant amount of stress. Illness is capable of generating some pretty intense emotions; fear, depression, loneliness and even anger. On the other hand, experiencing illness can increase our concern and empathy for others with health issues. Consequently, we may become more effective in providing support and encouragement to those facing physical illness. Finally, a little downtime, while seldom enjoyable, can be a learning time. Blaise Pascal, while functioning from more of a negative perspective than mine, made the following profound prayer about his illness. “Thou hast given me health that I might serve Thee, and I have profaned it; now Thou dost send me illness to correct my ways: do not permit me to use it to anger Thee by my impatience. I have misused my health, and Thou hast justly punished me for it; do not allow me to misuse thy punishment.” “I pray that you may prosper in every way and be in good health physically just as you are spiritually” (3 John 2).
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Cronyism or fair-minded democracy Occasionally, voters will ask if they’ll be treated fairly if the MLA they elect is not part of the governing party. It’s a fair question. And as odd as it sounds, the answer is that it depends on whether the government you’re dealing with is ethical or unethical. Cronyism is what occurs when elected officials inappropriately channel financial benefits to individuals and groups who offer political support in exchange for taxpayerfunded favors. When building schools and hospitals, ethical governments will establish transparent rules and processes that apply fairly and equally to everybody. They’ll develop ways to measure the need of each community, quantify results, and establish priorities. The evaluation and decision-making processes will be public. Backroom deal-making will be avoided. Crony-style governments are quite the opposite. They’ll always make decisions in backrooms out of the taxpayer’s view. When determining infrastructure spending they’ll ignore communities with the keenest need and instead channel tax dollars into regions and projects that generate a greater perceived political benefit. They treat people unfairly. They treat regions unequally. Crony-style government is most common in countries that are corrupt. It almost always emerges in political administrations where a single political party has been in power for a long time. In Mexico, for example—where federal elections are held every six years—the political party known as the PRI won 12
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consecutive elections. It governed for seven consecutive decades. In such a situation, cronyism becomes inevitable. It’s the same in countries where a single President or Prime Minister stays in office for 30 or 40 years. Cronyism becomes part of the landscape. (The world’s longest serving national leader, who is non-royalty, assumed public office in 1975—four years after the PC Party took control of Alberta.) Crony-style government is not so much about under the table payoffs as it is about favouritism and a lack of ethics. It definitely has to do with scheduling priorities and the way governments build public facilities like schools, hospitals, and the like. But it also has to do with the way government contracts are awarded, which is why sole source contracting is a key aspect of cronyism. When crony-style governments buy things, rather than opting for open bidding processes they’ll often make agreements with friendly or support-
er-controlled businesses, even for dollar amounts that can’t easily be justified. In 2013-14, the Alberta PCs spent almost $1 billion on sole source contracts. A small example of how this works can be seen in the way the PC government awarded more than $200,000 in contracts from Alberta Health to a consulting company whose senior executives ran PC Party election campaigns. The contracts were untendered, personally handled by the Minister, and according to one report, contracted for “communication” services that weren’t even needed. How the NDP will perform we have yet to see. Even so, the simple fact is if a political candidate from any party tells you there is a financial advantage to having an MLA that belongs to a governing party, what that person is actually telling you is that he or she would be prepared to manipulate the system in order to produce a benefit for one person or region, at the expense of another person or region. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what unethical government looks like, acts like, and sounds like. It is third world governance at its worst. It doesn’t belong in Alberta.
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Summer program launch party soon Crystal Friars STETTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY It is hard to believe that the month of May has really arrived. Where is the year going? Wasn’t it just yesterday that we were buried underneath snow and the year had just begun? Now the Graduates of 2015 have had their big celebration and we at the Stettler Public Library wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Well I must accept the fact that June is just a few days away and tell you about the last two events we have for the month and let you know about June’s schedule. Do you want to write like Margaret Atwood or Joseph Boyden? Or is writing just something that you
love? Join us on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. for the Stettler Writers’ Group. New members are always welcome. Do you want to play with electricity without the possibility of a serious injury? Have you just wanted to figure out how an electric circuit works? Have awesome electronic circuit fun with Snap Circuits on Saturday. May 30 at 10:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. It is for ages 8 and up, maximum of 10 participants per session. Please pre-register at 403-742-2292. The Stettler Public Library is pleased to have local fantasy author Vince Seim (“A Mortal Mistake”) and artist Chance Clark at the Stettler Public Library on Thursday, June 4 from 2 to 8 p.m. They will discuss
their work and books and prints will be available. Kids ages 6 and up are welcome to join us on Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m. for some Shoe Box Fun. Make an awesome shoebox foosball game at the library. Please pre-register by calling the library at 403-7422292. Game Over is back on Saturday, June 6 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday June 7. Kids aged 12 and up are invited to join us at the library for an all-night gaming extravaganza. A permission form is re-
More sporting success at Wm. E. Hay This week, in sports, we would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the track meet last Thursday, and wish those who moved on to zones (Reesa Garez, Keegan St. Dennis, Jens Lohmann, Will Hall, Teron Garbutt, Alyssa Hendersen, Evan Reichart, Tye Mulgrove, Paul DuToit, and Jordan Lane). Good luck! In other news, the Community Transitions students are pleased to announce the birth of two very, very tiny fish, belonging to the Platy variety. They are currently in the aquarium nursery and are about 3 weeks old. Also, Students’ Union nominations are in, good luck to all of those who are running. The Foods 2.1 and 3.1 students were hosting two sessions of Nutritional Cooking for the Middle School Conference. The students demonstrated how to cook for the crowd and helped to cook a nutritional lunch for the conference. The past week at the school brought a fantastic celebration of Graduation
quired and it can be picked up at the library. Please pre-register by calling 403742-2292. Do you wish that you could make an electronic toy do something that it is not programmed to do? Come on Saturday, June 13 at 1 p.m. to try your hand at some electronic toy hacking. Become an expert in learning about an electronic toy and using knowledge of circuits to rewire or change it to create a customized creation. Pre-register at 403-7422292. Maximum of six participants per session and it is open for ages 10 and up. Join us for our Tuesday Night Movie on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. and watch the movie “Amira & Sam”. The film follows Sam (Martin Starr, “Freaks &
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for the Grade 12 students. This year’s graduating class holds the distinction of being the last graduating class of Wm. E. Hay Composite High School as next year the school will have a new name. Special thanks should go out to all the staff who spend countless hours putting together the grad for the Grade 12s. It was a wonderful celebration of all the hard work those students have put in over the past 12 years. With grad being done, we now focus on the upcoming final exams. The Grade 12 diploma exams begin June 12. We are nearly done for this year.
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Congratulations to graduates Grade 9 farewell was held on Wednesday night with two graduates, Taygan MacGillivray and Eric Williams. The night began with a potluck supper, then presentations and entertainment from the Grade 7 and 8 classes and a slide show of the graduates. Congratulations to the former Halkirk students, Jacey Gamroth, Shane Neilson, Seth Nuefeld and Jillian Schaffner, who were among the graduates honoured on Friday evening at Gus Wetter school festivities. We send birthday greetings out to Dora Moracsh, who celebrated her 87th birthday on Sunday when the Duncans, Murray, Linda, T J, Tanner and Michelle of Stettler called to share coffee and birthday cake with her at the Paintearth Lodge. Daughters Caroline Cox, Katie Turre and Linda Duncan had taken mom, Dora, out for dinner and a celebration on Thursday. Andrea Mabbott was definitely surprised when her family, spearheaded by daughters Brittany and Tessa and son Elliot, planned a special
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50th birthday party for her at the hall in Halkirk. Both Andrea’s parents and Darcy’s parents plus most of their siblings and many other relatives and friends attended. Happy birthday, Andrea! Melody and Dale Kent were among the attendees at the Stettler grad on the weekend, grandson Brandon, son of Bob and Melinda graduated. Ross and Sheryl Bunbury had their grandson, Jameson, spend the long weekend with them while his parents, Tanya and Jeff Clattenbury from Olds were playing ball. Jameson just turned three. Word has been received on the passing of Iona Berg, mother of Paulette Heer from Castor. The funeral was held in Stettler last Saturday at St Peter Lutheran Church. Bingo will be held on Thursday, May 28 and the hazardous waste roundup is on Saturday, May 30 at the fire hall from 10 to 11 a.m.
Well done to 4-H’ers and Legion award winners The awards for the Legion’s annual Remembrance Day Literary and Poster Contest were handed out by Chairman Arline Grover last Friday, May 22. Thank you again to all the students and staff who take the time and effort each year to remember our fallen. Special mention to Hayden Warren, who also won at area level and to Shaylyn McNeil for having her entry go as far as Calgary and earning her over one hundred dollars for her black and white poster. It is an honour for the Legion to recognize our fine youngsters in such a manner each year. This year’s winners are: Kindergarten: 1st-Milo Dittman, 2nd-Taylor Elines; Grade 1: 1st-Parker Van Haga, 2nd-Karla Visser; Grade 2: 1st-Leland Dittman, 2nd-Careese Primrose; Grade 5: 1st-Emma McMullin, 2nd-Carolyn McNeil; Grade 6: 1st-Chase Skocdopole, 2nd-Jacob Webster; Grade 7: 1st-Indianna Soboleski, 2nd-Kasey Hiemstra; Grade 8: 1stHayden Warren, 2nd-Jessie Armstrong; Grade 9: 1st-Anna Lauweryssen, 2nd-Tianna-Rae Kirtley. The black and white sketch winners are: Grade 5: 1st-Tess Thurston, 2nd-Tristin Dittman; Grade 6: 1st-Brooklyn Chapman, 2nd-Julie Ponto; Grade 7: 1st-Zack Duncan, 2nd-Hannah Elines; Grade 8: 1st-Shaylyn McNeill, 2nd-Abigail Webster; Grade 9: 1st-Bradley Dodds, 2nd-Raina Thomson. The poetry winners are: Grade 8: 1st-Jessie Armstrong, 2nd-Abigail Webster and Grade 9: 1st-Raina Thomson The Big Valley 4-H Beef Club would like to thank all the buyers and family who came out and supported them on Monday and Tuesday last week. They had a very successful show and sale. Faith Shuckburgh won Grand Champion Steer for Big Valley as well as the Stettler district. Zachary Duncan was Reserve Grand Champion for the Big Valley Club and Owen Wilkie won Rate of Gain for the entire district. Other winners for the entire district were: Hannah Elines-Intermediate Showmanship; Jenny Munholland-Intermediate Judging; Trinity Martin-Junior Showmanship; Faith Shuckburgh-Second Showmanship; Trinity Martin and Levi Martin-Junior Team Grooming; Eric
Big Valley Bulletin LINDA STILLINGER 403-876-2479 Elines-Junior Judging and Ashton Kaiser-Second Junior Judging. This year the Big Valley Beef Club had 24 busy members who had a variety of projects; heifers, cow/ calf pairs as well as steers. At the end of the two days, club members had worked very hard and had plenty to be proud of. This June, the United Church of Canada is going to be 90 years old. The United Churches of Big Valley, Erskine and Stettler are inviting everyone to a Celebration Service on Sunday, Jun. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at West Stettler Park. Hymn singing, birthday cake and old-fashioned games will be part of our time together. See you there! The next worship service in Big Valley will be on Sunday, Jun. 28 at 11 a.m. June birthday greetings go out to Fiona Johnston – 4, Ron Milton – 6, David Johnston – 6, Dorothy Brown – 7, Jan Hermus – 10, Aislinn Reule – 10, Marj Kiemele – 11, Raj Duncan – 12, Dale Skocdopole – 12, Kingston Brown – 15, Kingsley Brown – 15, Gaby Seigrist – 15, Gail Boulding – 16, Yvette Cassidy – 16, Delaine Stewart – 16, Anita Davie – 17, Brent Mailer – 21, Robyn Armstrong – 22, Allan Berresford – 25, Gerty Berresford – 25, Kira Christophersen – 25, Yvonne Burnstad – 26, Crystal Stewart – 26, Harry Nibourg – 27, Cara Stewart – 27, Aeral Stefanik – 29, Braydon Ponto – 29, Dave Garstad – 30, Coy Skocdopole – 30 and Wilbur Stewart – 30. Happy anniversary to Lorne & Pat Parkin – 4, Ross & Marion Annable – 5, Doug & Shirley Stormoen – 23, and Paul & Ariane Jensen – 28.
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ested, please drop off a resume at the museum office or e-mail them to me at info@donaldamuseum. com. The Donalda Coulee Friendship Club is open every Saturday afternoon at the drop-In from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. Birthday wishes this week go out to Brandon McMurray, Carissa Bergstrom, Tannis Kneeland, Brenda Vert-Fisher, Ashton Reyes, Robin McIntosh, Don Todd, Elaine Helfer, Felicity Affleck, Gail
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A week marked by birthdays and funerals A busy week with many activities to keep everyone busy; slso a very dry week with no hope of rain in the forecast. Donna McKay along with seven more Heartland Belles motored to Edmonton to take in the “Crown Jewels of Canada” Red Hat convention. They had a great time. Wes Carey and son Lincoln headed to Kamloops, B.C. for the weekend, where Wes was chosen, along with Steele Nichols to play football for the Alberta Grade 8 and 9 Future Stars tournament. Cole Nichol was chosen to play for the Grade 6 and 7 class. Cole did go but couldn’t play because of a broken arm; a great experience for all. Wes toured Lincoln around Kamloops, showing him where Vic and Barb lived some 40 years ago, when Wes was a boy. Gloria and Stan Deigel have been busy with birthday parties; on May 15 they helped granddaughter Sophie celebrate her 12th birthday at Arden and Deanne’s, along with Richelle and Greg and family, Yvette and girls and grandparents Ron and Donna Beiers. Then on Saturday, May 23, they headed over to Richelle and Greg’s for Jinger’s fourth birthday with everyone there except Uncle Aaron. Grandparents Jim and Dixie Skocdopole also helped in the celebration. Bill and Joyce Hansel took Gordie Jackson along on Saturday to Patricia Hall, near Dutchess where they helped Norman Musgrove celebrate his 80th birthday, In honor of the seniors, the County of Stettler will be presenting a fruit tray at the Bank Building on Wednesday, June 3 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The Gadsby District Hobby Club is holding a general meeting same day, June 3 at 5 p.m. This will determine whether the club will stay active or fold. We need you. Congratulations to Shayla Derr who were among the graduates this past weekend in Stettler. The 4H show and sale was hosted by the Byemoor 4H Beef Club on May 18 and 19 and the Big Knife 4H club did very well at the show and sale. Mackenzie Hankins of Big Knife won the Senior Judging award, Big Knife 4H Club won the stall display.
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Shayla and Keyonna Derr won awards for the great job that they did on their record books. Catherine Dolliver and Chase Dolliver won District Senior Team Grooming. Keyonna Derrr and Austin Jacobson won District Intermediate Team Grooming. Shayla Derr taking first in the seniors; with Keyonna Derr winning Intermediate Reserve Judging award and Charlee Derr first in the Juniors.. Ryley Jacobson won Senior District Showmanship Award. Shayla Derr was nominated and won the Top Hand Award. The 4H members are interviewed by AFSC and is based on leadership, 4H involvement, and community involved. Congratulations to all the participants. The community has once again lost one of their senior members with the passing of Iona Berg on May 18. Iona came to the community in 1943, married Paul Berg in 1950 and was part of the community until 2009 when she moved to Heart Haven Lodge. She was under the care of the Stettler Hospital and Health Care for the past three months and passed away in Stettler Hospital last Monday. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23 at the Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church. Iona was laid to rest beside Paul in the Gadsby cemetery. Sister in laws Betty Hankins (and her daughter in law Cheri) from Dawson Creek, B.C. and Jean Hankins (and daughter Debbie) from Ponoka were among the mourners. Also many of her nieces and nephews were able to attend. Iona was 92 years of age. We also said goodbye to Vera Airey of the Halkirk area, residing in Paragon Place in Stettler. Vera was an active senior, enjoyed life and always supported the Gadsby Omega Circle avidly. Vera’s funeral was Saturday in the Stettler Funeral Home with burial in the Gadsby Cemetery. Vera was 95 years young.
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Byemoor enjoyed a busy 4-H week June 1- 7 has been proclaimed Seniors’ Week and there are a number of events planned throughout the Town and County of Stettler to mark the occasion. In Byemoor, seniors of Endiang, Byemoor and surrounding area are invited to the Endmoor Drop-in Centre on June 4 at 2 p.m. for a coffee party. The county is supplying a fruit tray. All seniors are welcome to come out and enjoy a visit, coffee and snacks. Byemoor was a busy place last Monday and Tuesday as the Stettler District 4-H Show and Sale was in town. Hats off to the organizers from the Byemoor beef club who capably hosted the event. The Byemoor club champion steer was shown by Shayla Schilling with Denver McComish showing the reserve champion steer. Members of the Byemoor club this year included Denver McComish, Abby Musgrove, Bailey Musgrove, Natalie Schilling, Zach Schilling, Shayla Schilling, Kallie Stewart, Allison Yates, Erica Yates, Rachel Yates and Ryan Yates. Congratulations to all the members who won awards and to those who worked hard on their projects and did “Learn to do by doing”, the 4-H motto. More than 300 people enjoyed the tasty roast beef banquet at the Byemoor hall catered by the women of the Byemoor hall board.
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LES AND ROSEMARY STULBERG 403-579-2403 The 4-H members enjoyed a successful sale that evening with the average price being $2.59 per pound. Congratulations to the graduates of William E. Hay Composite High School in Stettler whose graduation ceremonies were held on Saturday. Among the graduates were former Byemoor School students: Brianna Dowling, Denver McComish, Julia Thompson, Lucas Van Hecke, Allison Yates and Erica Yates and former Byemoor 4-H member Bryce Stewart. We wish all the graduates the very best in all they chose to do in life — may all your endeavors be successful and rewarding. Congratulations to Bud and Krystal (nee Stulberg) Stoutenberg on the birth of their second son Boyd Robert Stoutenberg on May 21 in Camrose. Boyd weighed eight pounds seven ounces and is a little brother for Jack. Congratulations also to the local grandparents, Larry and Lorene Stulberg and to great-grandma Carol Stulberg. We send birthday wishes and congratulations to a
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‘Our Time Is Now’ Wm. E. Hay Composite High School Graduation 2015
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The 2015 William E. Hay Composite High School graduating class pose for their last school photo. Some will go on to university or college, while others are diving into the workforce or taking a year or two off school.
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“Be realistic with your expectations” Good afternoon graduands, honoured guests, parents, You need to be innovators and not imitators. ladies and gentleman. It is indeed my pleasure to be here With the support of your parents, your teachers and today delivering the principal’s message that recognizyour friends you made it to this day and to the begines the significance of you, the graduands, reaching this ning of a new stage of your lives. Where you go from great milestone in a journey that will start the rest of your here and what new frontiers you are meant to discover… lives. the rest is still undetermined… and may remain unseen, This year, the graduating class chose “Our Time Is but as you step out of these doors today and stare into Now”, as their graduation theme. With this in mind, I the first lights of what is to come and what is to be, alwould like to pose a question. If your time is now, what ways remember today’s feeling. For no matter what toare you going to do with it? Graduating is only the first morrow brings, be it the simplest path or a road shaped step for you to conquer a new undertaking and a new with twists and turns, today you share an achievement. chapter in your lives. YOUR TIME IS NOW. Years of books and tests, plays and dances, sports and I would like everyone to take a moment to reflect road trips have all led you to this gratifying moment. Toon what graduation really means to you? It is formally day you sit here as proof of hope for the future. You known as a commencement: or an academic exercise are the businessmen, doctors, lawyers, the tradespeople, in which diplomas are received. Students may define workers and the parents of tomorrow. graduation as the successful completion of many years As you are preparing to leave Wm. E. Hay, I would of studies, but parents may say that graduation is not the like to give you a piece of advice. Be realistic about your end of your learning but it’s just the start of you growing expectations. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t become up, becoming an adult and facing the real world. Gradan astronaut or a pilot. Air traffic controllers do valuable uation simply means that you have attained the skills, work also. Don’t worry if you don’t invent the cure for knowledge and criteria needed to prepare yourself for NORBERT BAHARALLY that life threatening disease. Perhaps you will, instead, much bigger challenges and obstacles in life that will some day be responsible for bringing a new life into this take you to the next level. Today’s graduation is the culworld. All of us start this journey with great expectations and high ideals. If you keep mination of your commitment and efforts over the last twelve years of being in school. your ideals realistic, the expectations will fall into place. You have chosen to pursue and to accomplish your goal of graduation and now you will You have many choices. Right now, you may be slightly bewildered by some of receive that one credential to show everyone what you have accomplished and this is them, but please remember you are lucky to have all these choices. Today you may be why I congratulate you. Remember, Your Time Is Now – So Show It Off!! happy and content to have finished high school and to be entering the adult world. You Some people might say that graduation is proof of the freedom you will soon be are glad that you can now embark on preparing for the career you have chosen. You experiencing. Your school experiences, whatever you may have thought of it, brought know that you have taken the first step on your road to adulthood. with it its own sense of security. From now on, you must provide that security for yourThis road could be very short and direct, or a long and winding one with many self. You may find that the rules and regulations of school have to be replaced by your changes in directions and resets as you choose your path. You will have many interest- own rules and that you will have to police them yourselves. That is the greatest chaling detours as you go on your way. Don’t let anyone tell you that you need to know lenge of all. As an educational system, we hope that we have laid the groundwork here at this exact moment what you should be doing with your life. It’s okay if you do not and that in the years to come you will look back and to be appreciative of the teachers know and it’s okay if you change your mind. and staff of Wm. E. Hay. I am sure you will all agree that you owe a great debt of gratiAt this time, many of you may be feeling that your parents’ and teachers’ expecta- tude to the family members that are here today and have stood by you and encouraged tions have been way too high and that they don’t suit you. This is natural, but they are you during your school years. I hope that you will always have that love and support in basing those expectations on the realities of life and on their own experiences. Your the years to come. More importantly, I hope that you will, in turn, be the kind of person families want what they believe is best for you. Your parents want you to strive to be that will always make your parents proud. the best that you can be. As you venture along in your life, try to keep in mind that, Today marks the end of an era, not only for you as a Grad Class but also for Wm. E. people don’t fail, they simply give up. So, when life appears to be uncertain and a little Hay Composite High School. You will be the last Grad class to have convocation under rough going, don’t give up, instead, continue to move forward with hope and not doubt. this school name. Next year’s class will be the first to graduate under the new school I would ask you to be brave and adventurous. Explore the great big world out there. name of Wm. E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus. So, Class of 2015, I congratulate you. Open your hearts and your minds to new ideas and fresh suggestions. Try something Always take with you the memories, the knowledge and the self-satisfaction of a job new every day of your lives, even if it only means walking or driving a different way to well done. work one day. You need to be open and willing to accept new changes and challenges. Thank you.
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“Our time to achieve greatness” Good afternoon honoured guests, parents, family and friends. It is a privilege to being standing here alongside my fellow graduates acting as tonight’s Masters of Ceremonies representing our Students Union, as President. It has been a great year, and this celebration to finish our adventure of high school will be a memory we will never forget! We did it. We finally made it to our big day with the guidance of our parents, family and the help of our teachers. Though we all may be heading on our separate paths, we are all sharing tonight as a class. Reminiscing on the past years, it is amazing to see the growth and the maturity we all have developed - well most of us anyways. Since we are the last class to be graduating from Wm. E. Hay Composite High School it is another thing we can say with pride; that we were a part of the class of 2015. Next year’s graduating class will have a similar honor: they are going to be the first graduating class of Wm. E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus. No matter the name, we can all be proud of the time we have spent in this amazing facility!
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Our theme for this evening is, “Our Time is Now”. We are living in this moment, right now with all of our friends and family, beaming with pride, and looking at the beautiful gowns and the sharpest suits. Our time is now because we are moving forward toward our life’s dreams and ambitions. The decisions we make, after we exit the doors of the school for the last time, will guide us to where we are destined to go. Now, tomorrow, a month from now, diplomas in hand, it is our time. We have learnt the skills throughout our thirteen years of schooling to get us through the difficult challenges life may present. It is our time to achieve greatness, whether it is as a doctor or nurse, mechanic, business owner, farmer or a parent or any other path in life you choose. There is no obstacle that we cannot overcome. I am proud to say that I spent my high school career with my peers next to me. It is moments like these where we can say, “Our Time is Now”, and life is made up of millions of these moments. When we live out one at a time, remember that the changes that are happening now, are the changes that will begin the rest of our lives.
CLASS HISTORY
“Our days to remember ” Alicia: Good afternoon family, friends, teachers and peers. We are here to reminisce on our high school years. Peter: In Grade 9 we arrived with excitement and anticipation. Blocking the halls with our awkward flirtation. We joined the school along with six new teachers, Bayer, Code, Hrycaj (“RitzEye”), McClung, Scarff, and Peters. Morgan: Then Grade 10 quickly arrived, With county kids, some of whom were fashion deprived. There were muddy boots and a few individual downfalls, Like the mullet sported for two weeks by William Hall. Alicia: Calm was mandatory and we knew what that meant, One night with those babies and we were spent. Germany and Disneyland were the trips for that year, And once we got our licenses it filled our parents with fear. Peter: Grease was performed and each night received a standing ovation, Put together with hard work and a bit of frustration. Morgan: Grade 11 came in the blink of an eye, Where a few of our adventures went a little awry. Maverick was filming a scene with a gun, When the police came and thought he shouldn’t be having so much fun.
Alicia: An incident occurred as Campbell went to demonstrate, We all soon dis-
MORGAN VanDUSEN, PETER MacNAUGHTON AND ALICIA NIBOURG covered he had used too much weight. And as the Peck Deck was loaded, Campbell’s muscle imploded. Peter: Every day in class Gord would play Copperhead road, Which really helped us to get us into building mode. A few students then travelled to “The City of Love”, Where they took selfies on the Eiffel Tower from above. Morgan: Finally, the long waited anticipation had come to an end, As we began our Grade 12 year which was hard to comprehend. Come September the diploma percentage will change, Unfortunately we are still stuck in the 50% range.
Alicia: However on D-Day, as Mrs. Lotoski calls it, we were never really keen, Some people forgot and showed up late as we had seen. The Senior Boys Basketball team had lost every league game for many years, But this year they pulled out a win, and hailed some triumphant cheers. Peter: The play this year was Bone Chiller, And it turned out to be an exciting murder thriller. Although Erin experienced some unexpected abuse, As she ended up on the wrong end of the noose. Morgan: Three sets of twins caused
a lot of confusion, The Pitzels, Yates, & Wilfords were quite the delusion. Alicia: And as promised, we’ll talk about Mr. Enydey to his glee, *pause* Still, our favorite teach is Mrs. Lotoski. *wink* As grad quickly approached, we all got a suit or a dress, Except for Avi, who got his suit just two weeks before grad and caused a lot of stress. Peter: We’ve practiced Grand March to show you this afternoon, We hope to be stellar and that you will swoon. Morgan: All of our hard work has brought us here, Our time is now, congratulations to all of our peers.
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“We have the power to make our dreams a reality” Good afternoon family, friends, educators, honored guests, and fellow graduates. We have gathered here today to celebrate the most significant milestone of our young lives so far. Throughout high school we have explored new passions. We have made mistakes, we have built new bridges, and we have grown together. However, as we stand here, on this stage, we have reached a turning point. Next year, everything will change, as we leave behind the familiarity of a school and environment we have grown accustomed to over the past 18 years. It is undeniable that our time together at Wm. E Hay has irrevocably shaped each of us. Through hard work, we have realized our true potentials and discovered the endless possibilities awaiting us. While we proudly look back on our greatest achievements, most memorable moments, and most valuable lessons, we stand at the door of a thousand opportunities. We have been granted new freedoms and received increasing responsibilities. Today we reflect on our time together at William E. Hay, and prepare to embrace our futures and follow our dreams. Today, it may feel like our school lessons are irrelevant to our futures. There is no denying that perms and combs, juxtaposition and alliteration, and the chemical formulas for sodium hydroxide and acetic acid will most likely not be applied to our everyday lives. However, our schooling has been crucially important. I believe that the higher purpose of our high school years has not been the memorization of physics principles or literary techniques. It has been to cultivate our curiosity. William E. Hay has opened us up to the appreciation and necessity of continuous learning. In both our core classes and our electives, we have been exposed to a wide range of topics and endless fields of knowledge. Now, as we move on from high school, it is our job to recognize our passions, and then, to pursue expertise and fulfillment in our chosen fields of interest. Fellow graduates, regardless of where life takes you, I ask you to always remember this: Never stop learning. Expect the unexpected, and never stop asking questions. The possibilities are endless, and one million discoveries await us. Graduates, I would also like you to recognize that
we have been truly lucky to live in such a successful nation and to have had access to one of the best educations in the world. But remember that you are not only a citizen of Canada, but also, more importantly, a citizen of the world. Many youth, no different from us, have not been afforded the opportunity to attend school, simply because they were born in impoverished or under-developed areas. I urge you to use your good fortune and skills to make a difference in the world. The power to create change and positively influence our world is in our hands: We are the next generation. We are inheriting this world from generations upon generations before us, and it is our responsibility to improve it. Now is our time to give back. As my time as a high school student quickly draws to a close, I have been overwhelmed by the changes we will all experience after graduation. The future is so close, but we can only imagine what’s going to be written down in the story of our life. Tomorrow is a mystery. But I know that with perseverance and hard work, in the end, our lives will turn out exactly like they are supposed to. Each of us has the power to live our lives in the pursuit of happiness. We can find inspiration and fulfillment in the seemingly insignificant aspects of life. We can live life to the fullest. We have the power to make our dreams a reality. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every individual who has helped us come this far. Teachers, parents, coaches, friends, and others, please know how much we appreciate you, and how grateful we are for your impact in creating our identities. Across Canada today, there are approximately 3500 secondary schools, and this year, there are about 400 thousand graduating students. I am thrilled that I was given the opportunity to grow up with this graduating class, and be up here celebrating with this amazing group of individuals. We will be forever bonded by the times we spent together here. I will never forget the friends I made and the memories we created. Congratulations to Wm. E Hay’s Graduating Class of 2015. I wish you all the best in your future, and I know that you will all go far in life. Thank you.
KEIRSTEN DOCHERTY
GRADUATE POEM
The Invisible Choice Each one of us has been blessed with a precious, invaluable currency: Time. Each moment with potential: to capture an effortless smile; to catch a cascading tear, or to create a lifelong memory. Or, to be whispered into the background, forgotten. Each day we are faced with the invisible choice of whether to embrace each second resolutely, living life to the fullest, or to race against the invulnerable Father Time, always roaring towards the future. Together, in these 12 years,
We have come so far that from here, at the finish line, the starting whistle feels a lifetime away. Together, we have built and burned bridges. Together, we have dared to dream. But I think our greatest accomplishments are the memories we have made, and the family we have built. Our childhood is captured in the vibrant Polaroid snapshots that will live eternally in our minds. Now is our time. As we stand on the daunting edge of our lives’ next adventure, We have only but a moment to savor the
enormity of our achievements. We have only these small hours to treasure the victories we have made, and the goals we have surpassed. Looking out into the vast sunlight of our futures, it is indisputable that our possibilities are endless. Each one of us has been blessed with a precious, invaluable currency. We are left with the invisible opportunity to spend life as we choose. Now is our time. What will you do? By Keirsten Docherty
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TRIBUTE TO PARENTS
“Without your love, we wouldn’t be who we are” I am honored to represent our graduating class in recognizing and expressing our gratitude to our parents and guardians. The past eighteen years have all lead up to this very special day. For us, these ongoing school years have felt like an eternity, and at times we all may have been wondering when this day would ever arrive. For you, the moment you first carried us through the front door, to when we will soon walk out that same door, suitcases in tow, have sped by faster than you could have ever imagined. You have been beside us for all our firsts. First steps, first words, even the inappropriate ones we repeated when it accidentally slipped out of your mouth. For some of my classmates those words may now be a regular part of their vocabulary. You were there on the first day of kindergarten, as we begged and cried for you not to go. Some of us though, happily ran off to play on the equipment and to meet our new teachers. Either way, little did we know you went home upset, telling yourself it was just something in your eye. Through the years, you never failed to deliver on
the “left at home” library books or the all-important milk and hot lunch orders, or the crying phone calls home when we told you we weren’t feeling well. I know I took full advantage of the unlimited sick days and chronic stomach pains. Pretending to be surprised and in awe of our not so original, not so great made at school presents, which only years before our siblings had brought home, was one of your many specialties. As was your ability not to laugh during our many Christmas Concerts, as we cutely had no idea what we were doing, at the children caught picking their noses, or at the shock when the odd kid puked on another. When the teacher gave us that minute to wave, we frantically looked around the crowd for you, and as soon as we spotted you our smiles and eyes never left that spot. That feeling quickly disappeared and turned to embarrassment when middle school hit, and you were no longer considered “cool”. We started growing and so did our attitudes. Our new found wise remarks were quickly shut down when you threatened
to chaperone the upcoming school dance. This was also the start of the awkward attempt at hair and makeup phase, as you often questioned if you should let us appear in public looking “like that” or not. We girls overloaded ourselves in perfume as the guys slowly, very slowly, learned about personal hygiene, and that deodorant was a new “must”. As we started transitioning from MSN Messenger to cell phones you quickly found out that unlimited text messages was the way to go. The day we got our learners we beamed with pride, but you were only slightly happy for us, as you soon realized the full extent of the situation. You would have to teach us how to drive. For many, that didn’t last long, because as sixteen drew near we were sent off to Mr. Bish to learn. While frightening, you soon realized the convenience of not having to drive to all the hockey, theatre arts, and school sports practices. Even though we had our licenses, you were still on call as our official chauffeurs. You only slightly complained about the long winter road trips from Calgary to Cold
Lake and every rural town in between. Your weekends turned into nights of waiting up late for us. Our feeling of entitlement increased as we tried to extend our curfews, because we “needed” to go to that party. Our nights got longer and our homework harder. Math was no longer “Mad Minutes”, but quadratic equations, and you were no longer able to help. Your roles started to change, and will continue to do so as we venture off on our own, but don’t worry, we will still come for your home cooked meals and to make withdrawals from our favorite bank of “Mom and Dad”. Thank you for being the biggest supporters in our lives. For without your presence, influence, and unconditional love, we would not be the people we are today. I know that as we continue our journeys, you will remain there to guide us and reinforce in ourselves, our ability to succeed in life on our own. From Kindergarten to this day, I hope that we, the graduating class of 2015 have made you proud, and will continue to do so with all our future endeavors in life.
GRACE CHAPMAN
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REPLY FROM PARENTS
“We hope you are proud of your community” Good evening, teachers, parents, graduates and their family and friends; We are honored to have been asked to speak to you today on behalf of the parents and guardians of the graduates. High school graduation is a significant milestone and turning point in this incredible journey we have had with our children. In the blink of an eye here we are. We have perhaps taken many different paths to get to this point but one thing we absolutely have in common, as your parents and family, is the incredible sense of pride that we have for you; for the goals you have set and achieved for yourselves that have brought you to this day – graduation. And we must say that you all have shined up nicely!! These 18 or so years have been the shortest – and occasionally the longest stretch of time. It seems like just yesterday that we were singing along to Barney – endlessly; solving the puzzles in Blue’s Clues and vacation road trips with Disney movies playing in the background. Eating at McDonald’s because you wanted the Happy Meal toy or the countless hours at the various playgrounds along
the way often with coffee in hand. Our message was simple when you were little; we reminded you to share, to be kind, remember your manners and treat others as you would want to be treated. School started and with it the excitement of a new agenda, new backpack, new friends, and new schools supplies …and the endless labeling of those 157 HB pencils! We walked the track for Terry Fox every fall – you didn’t necessarily want to walk with us but you wanted to know that we were there! Those birthday sleepover parties – or sleepless parties- with your 14 best friends. We navigated the tragedy of best friends who moved away and best friends that slipped away. You learned to ride a bike as we ran after you in the street to give you that last grasp of support. Those were the days when blue raspberry motrin would fix most hurts – your hurts now aren’t so easily comforted! We experienced again that curious anonymity that happens to parents when your children start school – when you stop being ‘Kim and Guy’ but morph into “Grace’s mom” or “Grace’s dad”. And we were good with that!! We wish we
had embraced the moments of this journey more thoroughly as we rushed through life…. Middle school came and those teenage years – new technology that we learned to embrace because we knew that only you could program our iphones, ipads and ipods. We tried to keep up with the terminology – snaptime, face chat, instawhatever….and marveled that one person could send and receive 4127 texts messages in one month. There must be a career there somewhere… We tried to coach and keep you safe throughout this – it was a big, new, scary cyber world out there. High school arrived with new found responsibilities and freedom. We discovered it was a big, new, scary social world out there too! We had the benefit of Grace being our second child so we knew what a gravel pit and the rookie party were all about. You obtained your learners and, thanks in larger part- OK mostly- to Mr. Bish, your driver’s license. Your independence increased and our time spent as the parent shuttle service was reduced. Hockey road trips, choir provincials, band trips, German exchanges, school
KIM AND GUY CHAPMAN sports and Reach…phew… so many places to go and people to see when you are in high school! It was so fun for us to share these experiences with you and your friends – it expanded our world too!! We reminded you to embrace and enjoy all of these opportunities but also to keep your eye on the prize and stay focused on your goals – keep your options and choices open and available. We have celebrated your successes and helped you to deal with your challenges – pushed
and prodded and ok maybe nagged and threatened a bit along the way as well. We feel that you graduates have been very fortunate to have grown up in such a great community as Stettler. There have been so many wonderful supportive people over the years, the many outstanding teachers, sports and music coaches, friends and friend’s parents and siblings, all have contributed so much to making you a better person. Some of you will remain in Stet-
tler after graduation and many of you will move on as your journey continues. Wherever life takes you we hope you are proud of the community you are graduating from and appreciative of all the support you have received. Now as you graduate and move forward in your lives you may find yourself at times uncertain and overwhelmed with all that life has to offer – look over your shoulder – and just like your kindergarten Christmas concert you will find us – your parents and family - in the shadows - cheering you on – willing you to succeed and be happy - your biggest fans and supporters! Take comfort that we are there for you, perhaps more in the background than ever, but always remember that we as your parents are there for you and don’t be afraid to ask for our help when needed. On behalf of the parents we extend congratulations to all of the graduates. Be proud of your accomplishments and take time to recognize this important milestone, enjoy the celebrations with your friends. We wish you all the best as you continue on life’s journey.
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Grace Chapman, Katie Monaghan and Dacia Gramlick sang “Time of Our Lives” in line of the 2015 Grad theme “Our time is now”.
Starting a new journey on new paths Like branches of a tree, 2015 graduates will reach out to different goals but will stay connected to their roots Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER After years of schooling and hard work, over 100 students in Stettler celebrated the end of their high school careers on Saturday, May 23. William E. Hay Composite High School students dressed up in their fancy gowns and suits for the final farewell. The graduating class’ theme was “Our Time is Now.” Many of the speeches reflected on this thought and offered advice to the graduates on how to embrace it and live it out. Grace Chapman, Dacia Gramlick and Katie Monaghan sang Time of our Lives during the ceremony.
While many of the graduates have been in school together for years, they are now moving in different directions. “I’m very excited, but I’m a little sad to say goodbye to everyone,” said Mackenzie Berry. She will be going to the University of Lethbridge in the fall to pursue a Bachelor of nursing degree. Nicole Vanderlee said she liked seeing everyone all dressed up for the graduation ceremony. “It’s a good farewell,” she said. Vanderlee is planning to attend University of Alberta’s Augustana campus in Camrose to pursue a Bachelor of Science. In the long term, she said she plans to go into dental hygiene.
Keirsten Docherty, class valedictorian, is also planning to go to university in the fall. She will be attending the University of Alberta to study cultural anthropology. For now, she is enjoying her last days with her classmates. “I’m excited to be celebrating with everyone I’ve spent my whole childhood with,” she said. Other graduates, such as Jonah Berry, are planning to go straight into the workforce after high school. Berry said he would continue working as a salesperson at a dealership and is looking forward to moving into fulltime work. Meanwhile, he said the graduation
ceremony was a great experience. “It’s better than I ever thought it would be,” he said. Student union president and master of ceremonies for the graduation, Alden Mueller said he was excited to be graduating. He will be taking a year off to work. He added he is looking into pursuing a career in architecture in the future. “My presidency role played a really big part in my high school career,” he said. “I really enjoy planning.” The class of 2015 was the last to graduate from William E. Hay Composite High School. In the fall, the school’s name will change to William E. Hay Secondary Campus.
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Stettler U14 Girls player Kayla Mielke running for the ball with teammate Rachel Dietrich coming up behind. The U14 girls’ team won 4-2 against Ponoka on May 20.
News of wins from Stettler minor soccer teams Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler’s U14 boys’ soccer team is charging ahead at the top of the standings in the league right now and is continuing to improve, said coach Kelly Cheater. The U14 boys won 5-0 against Rocky Mountain House in Lacombe in Wednesday, May 20. Joel Gustavson, Connor Wyness and Andrew Chapman scored one goal each, and Steele Nichols scored two. “They’ve got a lot of good talent,” said Cheater. “They put a lot of effort in, they work really hard when they’re out there and it shows.” The U14 girls’ team also beat their opponent last week, winning 4-2 against Ponoka on May 20. Tori Brower scored two goals. “I find that each game there’s been personal improvements and improvements as a team,” said Kennedy Fisher,
U14 girls coach. “They take direction really well, [and] they apply what we say to them.” The Stettler U12 boys continued their winning streak with a 4-1 win against Camrose on Tuesday, May 19. Josh DeGuzman scored three goals and Hayden Smith scored one. “It was the highest intensity game we played all year,” said coach Steve Wildeboer. “It felt like a playoff game.” The U12 girls had a win and a loss in last week’s games. On Tuesday, May 19, the girls beat Camrose 5-1. Autumn Wyness, Kenya Richards, Reagan Robbins, Sidney Kobi and Rylee Frank scored goals for the team. On Thursday, May 21, the U12 girls lost 4-3 against Camrose 2. Kenya Richards scored twice and Sidney Kobi scored once. “I am speechless with how well the girls have played this season,” said Amy Sylvester, head coach. “They are always asking us coaches how they can improve,
and it’s such a privilege being able to coach these girls and watch them grow.” The U18 girls team fought hard against Camrose on Wednesday, May 20, but lost 3-1. Kathryn Dolliver scored the only goal for Stettler. “The girls played great with no subs,” said coach Tammy Dolliver. The U16 boys had a big win against Rocky Mountain House in Lacombe on Tuesday, May 19, winning 9-2. Johan Bouwer scored three goals, James Switenky scored two, and Trey Strandquist and Bradley Dods scored one each. Steele Nichols and Joel Gustavson from the U14 boys’ team also scored one goal each for the U16 boys. The U16 boys then lost 3-0 to Camrose in Camrose on Thursday, May 21. It was a tough game because Stettler was down in their numbers. said Greg Switenky, team manager. “We only had 10 players, and we had to pick up a sub,” he said.
Buckles for Barrels boats success for racers Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER Barrel racers filled the Stettler Agriplex on May 23 and 24 for the second annual Buckles for Barrels event. On Saturday and Sunday, there were 21 peewees, eight years old and under, and 31 youth between nine and 16 years old. In the open category, 17 years old and up, there were 187 participants on Saturday and 195 on Sunday. Tynell Schooten won first place in the youth first division with a time of 32.560. Amy MacDonald and
Cati McArthur tied for second place with a time of 32.824. In the open category, Dana Richardson placed first with a time of 31.645. Karla Fawcett came in second with a time of 31.672. Ashley Godin, Rachel Bergstrom and Lindsay Ellis organized the event. “We do it for the love of barrel racing and for everyone to have a fun, relaxed and safe place for people to run both young and old,” said Bergstrom. Due to the event’s success, she added they plan to make Buckles for Barrels even bigger next year.
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Tynell Schooten won first place in the youth division of the Barrels for Buckles competition over the weekend with a time of 32.560.
Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler’s Peewee Thunder were in Sylvan Lake on Saturday, May 23, where they managed to edge out the host by a single goal. The nail-bitingly close match came to a close 11-10 in Stettler’s favour, the second weekend win for the team this month. There were no games two weekends ago as the Tradition Lives annual tournament was taking place in Red Deer. While no Stettler teams competed this year, several of Stettler’s lacrosse referees headed to Red Deer to help officiate the matches. “They ref’d lots of games, and that’s a lot of experience,” Kim Smyth, a spokesperson for the Stettler Minor Lacrosse Association, said. “The more games they ref, the more experience they get, and the more experience they get, the more confidence they build. It helps them make those calls with the confidence they need.” This past weekend Lacrosse was back on, though none of the games were home games here in Stettler. The Peewee team took the only win of the weekend. “They played really, really well,” Smyth said of the Peewees. “They held on to that single goal lead until the buzzer ended the game.” The Midgets played in Ponoka on Friday against the Lacoka Locos, losing 14-4. While the result looks terrible on paper, Smyth said the team was thrilled at the successes they had against the first-place team in the league. “It’s actually really good considering Lacoka is first in the league,” Smyth said. “Their goalie (Andrew Barnes) played for the Alberta Summer team and they were just thrilled to get a few goals past him.” The Bantam Thunder didn’t rumble this past weekend, but the Novice team headed to Ponoka on Monday, May 25, where they lost 10-4. “Playing against Lacoka is tough,” Smyth said. “Traditionally, their teams are very strong, best in the league. We were holding our own, but they were pretty tough and we started to lag behind in the second (period).” The Tykes travelled to Olds on Saturday, May 23, where they played teams from Blackfalds and Red Deer. At that age level, scores are not kept, but Smyth said the little lacrossers had a blast. Lacrosse action returns to Stettler this weekend with games on Friday, May 29, and Sunday, May 31. The Lakoka Junior team is playing Strathmore this Saturday, and though confirmation wasn’t available by press time, may be playing the game in Stettler on Saturday. Check the Stettler Independent Facebook page for details as they become available.
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Paul DuToit takes off sprinting to pass the baton to his teammate during the area track and field competition on Wednesday, May 20. The boys took first place and head to zones today, Wednesday May 27.
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Eleven of Wm. E. Hay’s track and fielders go to zones Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Students from across the region congregated under sunny skies on Wednesday, May 20 at William E. Hay Composite High School’s track and field facilities for the regional high school track meet. Stettler sent 16 kids to the local meet, and of those 16, 11 advanced to zones to compete today, May 27, in Red Deer. Jonathan Campbell, coach of the track and field team, said that it was the students themselves who ensured they performed well at track. “Track and field is the last event of
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Don’t miss 4-H Show and Sale at Delia After a gorgeous sunny weekend, who didn’t getting a little sunburnt? I hope you were able to soak up some of that beautiful sun as you worked, played and relaxed outside. Now let’s all pray for some rain. The Rumsey/Rowley 4-H Beef club is quickly getting ready for their big Show and Sale out at Delia on Monday, June 1. The show will start at 10 a.m. with the heifers heading to the ring then the steers will start at noon. The sale is scheduled for 7 p.m., so if you are interested in some quality beef for your dinner plate, don’t miss this one. The Steen family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral, sent a card to the family expressing their condolences and made a donation in Helen’s name to the Drumheller Cancer centre. It was wonderful to be supported by so many loving hands during such a difficult time. Thank you to the Northeast Corner ladies for coordinating the lunch and to everyone who brought something to be
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shared. It is wonderful to live in a small, caring community such as ours. The Friends of the Drumheller Pathfinders/Ranger Switzerland Trip are hosting a Yuk-Yuk’s Comedy night this Saturday night, May 30 starting at 5 p.m. at the Rumsey Hall. Supper will be served at 6 and the show will start at 8 p.m. There will be a dance to follow. You get a lot of entertainment for a ticket price, so make sure you take that in. There are a few more graduates that I would like to let you know about, thanks to Gwen Hampton, who filled me in; Jayden Kowalchuk (John and Paula Kowalchuk), Jessica Little (Brett and Tanya Mc-
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Make sure you come out this coming Sunday May 31 and dance to the music from the “Ralph and Friends” Band. This is a fantastic band, so you do not what to miss out. These dances start at 1:30 p.m. These are also pool luncheons, so please bring either buns/sandwiches, salads or dessert to share with everyone. So this is the penultimate dance before summer break, so make sure you come on out. Monday, June 1 will be the last seniors’ meeting until fall, so make sure you come out to this one. These meetings start at 12 noon with a potluck luncheon, so please bring something to share with you, and the meeting follows right after. Hopefully all seniors can attend. Bingo evening happens again tonight, May 27, starting at 7:15 p.m., with the doors opening at 6:30.So make sure you come on out, who knows you could be the next big winner. With summer coming on again and everyone gets busy, the quilting group will be calling things off quite quickly. So as far as I know, the last quilting day will be Monday, June 8, starting at 9:30 a.m. So hoping all quilters can make it out that day to finish off what has been started, and finish off lose ends, and then the group will be getting back together sometime again after harvest is complete. Coffee hour is every Wednesday morning starting at 10 a.m. at the se-
I think we all need to pray for rain so the hay, crops and gardens will grow. Sure it is dry out there. Don’t forget the Picnic in the Park on Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m. This is for the whole family and the goal is to welcome new board members who are willing to commit to a small amount of time. We have some very well used facilities in Erskine and need new input. June 3 is the Grade 9 Farewell at the school, lots of PAT exams coming up from June 17 to June 25 for grades 6 and 9. June 25 is a
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Building birdhouses was a great experience You may have noticed that there were a lot of students outdoors enjoying the hot summer-like weather the last few days. In fact, all physical education and daily physical activity classes were held outside due to some work being done in the gym in preparation for a new video and sound system being installed in the gymnasium. The unusually hot weather was perfect for outdoor classes. Recesses outside this past week were extra fun. Partly because it was so warm and student could shed even the lightest of jackets, but mostly recesses were special because of new equipment the Parent Council purchased for the recess buckets. Each grade level has a big tub, or recess bucket, that this filled with age appropriate playground toys. New balls of every colour and size, as well as sidewalk chalk, proved to be a huge hit during recess. Thank you to the school council for providing these fun-filled recess buckets. And a thank you to Mrs. Danneilia Bradford
delight as they waved their brightly coloured wings around the classroom. The children are also anxiously looking forward to their upcoming butterfly adventure! Mrs. Thorne and her kindergarten class would like to pass along a thank you to Anne Besenthal for her donation of sea shells, star fish and other sea creatures. The students have been having lots of fun sorting, making patterns, and playing with them as they imagine they are on a seaside beach. The much appreciated donation is a wonderful addition to their sea study. All kindergarten students were invited to bring their parent out for an evening of birdhouse building. Participating students met in W.E. Hay where Mr. Goodrich welcomed the students and helped them construct the birdhouses that he had precut for them. Thank you to Mr. Goodrich for volunteering once again this year to make this memorable event possible for kindergarten students. continued on page 32
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for donating her time to organizing and fill the recess buckets. Recess is so much fun when you are young, the weather is perfect, and the buckets are overflowing with new equipment! For the past few days in Stettler Elementary School’s Early Learning Program, three and four year old learners enjoyed the theme: The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Program co-ordinator and teacher, Mrs. Bruketa, along with her support staff created a caterpillar classroom. The youngsters learned about caterpillars through songs, games, crafts and even during gym activities. The students enjoyed imagining they were sleeping chrysalises before turning into beautiful butterflies. To make this magical transformation happen, the students used colorful scarves as wings. The little ones squealed with
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A number of classrooms in SES are engaged in the 30 x 30 Nature Challenge. The intent of the 30 x 30 Nature Challenge is to connect children to the natural world by encouraging them to experience the outdoors in many different ways. Being outside has shown to improve physical health as well as emotional wellbeing. Students are keeping track of their outdoor adventures with the goal of 30 minutes for 30 days during the month of May. Their adventures have included nature walks, planting, outdoor games, and much more. Students and staff gathered in the gym Friday afternoon for the May assembly. Mrs. Lynes played the music while Mrs. Geddes’ grade two students led the singing of the 7 Habits song. May’s featured Habit was Habit 6. Kindergarten students provided an entertaining lesson on the Habit. Following their presentation, a plan for the new jump ropes that the School Council purchased was described. The new plan focuses on helping students keep track of the ropes, enjoy learning to jump rope properly and to use the ropes in a safe manner. Jumping rope will now happen in the new “Jump Rope Corrals.” The cleverly painted corrals will be scattered around the tarmac encouraging the students to jump a bit and then leave the rope in the corral for someone else to enjoy. Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Lang and Gavin Bruketa were willing participants in demonstrating the new jump rope plan. Assemblies are a perfect venue for demonstrating new initiatives such as the “Jump Rope Corral.” May’s assembly was the last of the regular monthly assemblies. Nonetheless, everyone is looking forward to the year-end assembly and the possible unveiling of the new video and sound system in the gym.
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Obituaries POULIOT Mr. Arthur Pouliot passed away on May 19, 2015 while living at Heritage House in Stettler, Alberta at the age of 78 years. Arthur leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years Jeannette and his seven daughters Carole Pouliot of Stettler, Susanne Rath (Shawn) of Spruce Grove, Chantal Couture (Luc) of Quebec, Louise Broda (Allan) of Fort Saskatchewan, Christiane Morin (Denis) of Lloydminster, Marie Helene Pouliot of Quesnel, BC, Pascale Hovey (Mike) of Trochu; 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and many brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews from Quebec, other extended family and a host of many special friends. The family wishes to thank the Heritage House staff in Stettler for their loving care that they provide. It is greatly appreciated. Also thank you to the Stettler Funeral Home for their care and compassion at such a difficult time. Funeral services will be announced at a future date. Should family of friends desire memorial contributions may be made in Arthur’s memory to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, AB T0C2L0. Condolences to the family may be left by visiting the funeral home website at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com STETTLER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM are entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For more information please call 403-742-3422.
ANDREWS Mrs. Melva Mavis Andrews passed away in Stettler on May 16, 2015 at the age of 79 years. Melva was the youngest child of eight, to parents Gottlieb and Christina Metzger. Melva married her soul mate Robert Andrews on October 25, 1952, they moved to the Botha area in 1965 until they retired in the early 80’s. Bob and Melva loved to travel. They toured for 23 years visiting Arizona and most of the other states. Melva enjoyed knitting and crocheting, she spent many hours making doilies and special wall hangings for her children and grandchildren. Many days off fishing and camping with Bob and friends they met along their travels. They spent time taking a few cruises, which Melva didn’t like the motion of the boat…and a train ride through the Rocky Mountains. Melva and Bob moved to Red Deer in 2005 and just moved back to Stettler in 2014. Melva is survived by her son Donald and wife Diane and grandchildren Angela, Robert (Janene), Calvin and great granddaughter Adalyn Andrews; daughter Lois and husband Larry Robinson, grandchildren Michelle, Micheal (Christina), great grandsons Logan Anderson and Grayden Robinson. Melva is also survived by her in laws: Harold Ray, Sylvie Metzger, Mary Metzger, Loretta Bradly, Roger (Janet) Andrews, Joan Stevenson, Larry (Wanda) Andrews, Dave (Claire) Andrews, Joyce Rogers and Danny (Brenda) Andrews; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Melva was predeceased by her parents Gottlieb and Christina Metzger and infant son Robert Kenneth Andrews; brothers: Norman, Elmer, and Edward, sisters: Freda, Eileen, Selma and Hilda; and her husband Robert Roy Andrews just last year. A memorial service to commemorate Melva’s life was held on May 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Carolyn Langford of St. George’s Anglican Church officiating. Following the service Melva was laid to rest in the Lake View Cemetery after which a reception and fellowship was held at the Heartland Reception Centre with the Botha UCW graciously preparing the lunch. Condolences may be viewed or sent to the family at: www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Melva, memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your own choice in care of Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0.
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STEEN (nee Storch) Helen Freda Oct. 14, 1927 ~ May 15, 2015 Helen Steen, a longtime resident of the Rumsey Community passed away in Drumheller with her family by her side on May 15, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Helen was born and raised in the Morrin area. She was the 5th of 11 children born to the Storch family. Helen married Leonard Steen of Rumsey on October 8, 1950, the couple had 9 children and resided in the Rumsey farm community. Her children remember all of her accomplishments. Helen enjoyed baking, many family and friends enjoyed her donuts, pies and her many other treats. Helen was a judge at garden shows all over Alberta. Her talents go back to the age of 12, as she made her first wedding cake. Over the years, Helen made 1500 wedding cakes for family and friends. Helen entered in the Rumsey Red Deer River Garden show for 70 years. Helen was truly masterful at all she undertook, she loved cooking, baking, painting, gardening, and the love of her family. Helen was predeceased by her loving husband, Leonard Steen on March 8, 2010, also predeceasing Helen were numerous siblings. Helen leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Susan Turkington, Randy (Vi) Steen, Tony (Beryl) Steen, Ernie (Laurie) Steen, Mike (Patty) Steen, Carolin (John) Schofer, Bonny (Andy) Nelson, Kelly (Marci) Steen, Vincent (Natasha) Steen, 46 grandchildren and great grandchildren, her siblings, Johnny Storch, Elsie LaRose, Betty Jorsvick, Richard Storch, and Linda Helmer. Helen will be dearly missed. Funeral services for Helen was held on Thursday May 21, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. from the Rumsey Community Hall, interment followed in the Rumsey Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Drumheller Community Cancer Centre, 351 9th Street, N.W., Drumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y1.
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RAUSCH 80TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Barbara Lynn Rausch for HENRY HENNEL passed away at Scarborough at Linda Hall, General Hospital on Sat., June 6 at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday May 20, 2015 in Roast beef supper a t 6:00 p.m. her 72nd year. Beloved DJ 2 in 1 Entertainment. mother of Vincent, Jamie NO GIFTS PLEASE. (Vinchenzo) and Lana Just come and share a joke. (Mitch). Loving grandmother of Brice, Ashley, Stewart, Vinny, Zack, and Mikhail. Dear sister of Bonnie, Beverly and Betty-Anne. She will be missed by her many Card Of Thanks nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N. (Markham Road) Markham on Tuesday from 10am until OUR sincere thanks time of Service in the chapel for all the cards, flowers at 11am. Cremation. In lieu and words of comfort of flowers, donations to the since the loss of our sister Arthritis Society would be in Montana. appreciated. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. BALLA A graveside service will be held on June 6, 2015 at Lake View Cemetery for the late Thomas Balla. Sylvia & Carol Anne
QUAST, June Francis Howlett Born June 2, 1950 High River, AB Passed March 6, 1950 - Calgary, AB. We would like to announce June’s final rest at the Red Willow Cemetery on Tuesday, June 2nd at 11 am. Followed by a Celebration of Life lunch and deserts, including popcorn and chocolate cake (her favorite), at the Red Willow Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Red Willow Cemetery Club.
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HOLYOAK Leona Mae Mar. 7, 1940 - May 20, 2015 Leona Mae Holyoak of Camrose passed away Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children Mitchell “Mick” Larson of Perth, Australia, Terry Larson of Australia, William “Bill” (Jackie) Larson of Calgary, Dawn (Donald Raeney) Larson of Ponoka, and Toby Larson of Melbourne, Australia; stepsons Earl Holyoak of the U.S.A., and Richard (Cindy) Holyoak of Black Diamond; brother Stanley Benz; sisters Doris Eshpeter and Fern (John) Shomachuk; and sister in-law Dot Benz. Leona was predeceased by her husband Lloyd; sisters Viola Mikasko and Marjory Benz; and brothers Harold Benz and Ray Benz. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2015 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bev Swanson officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Lung Association. To send condolences, please visit: www.burgarfuneralhome.com BURGAR FUNERAL HOME CAMROSE & DAYSLAND in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121. “Dedicated service since 1906”
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On behalf of Christ-King Catholic School, we would like to thank all the businesses and families who donated items for our Silent Auction; Stettler Rec. Centre, Jewel Theatre, Artemis, Hitch to Headlights, Panda Flowers, Savage Drug Mart, Unique Nails by Jessica, Old Fashion Candy and Tiny Treasures Gift Shop. Thanks to all the vendors and volunteers for your time and talents. Thanks to Sean at No Frills for donating hotdogs for our event. A special thanks to all the families that helped out and made our Spring Carnival a success.
The families of Gordon, Sandi and Monica Klaus wish to express their deep appreciation to those who have offered such kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement. Thanks to all for the flowers and cash donations, as well as food donations. Thank you to Veronica Weber for playing the piano, and thanks also to Rosa Weber and Pat Campbell for leading the hymns. Thank you to Castor Home Hardware Florists for the beautiful flowers. Our thanks to Donna and Stan Boettcher for the lovely duet. Many thanks to Nicole Thomson for creating the touching tribute in pictures. Thank you to Ann Michielsen for a delicious lunch. Special thanks to Rev. Barbara Zimmerman for officiating and offering words of comfort. Sincere thanks to Dean Ross and the staff of Parkview Chapels and Crematorium for their compassion and gentle guidance.
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BRIDAL SHOWER for Kayla Keessar, bride elect of Jared Wood, and daughter of Byron and Linda Wilkie, to be held at the Stettler Ramada on Sunday, June 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registered at The Wish Store, Bed Bath & Beyond Red Deer and Stettler Travel.
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DAVE MOOR and QUIN HUNTER, along with their parents, Dave Hunter and Tony and Jo-Anne Moor, invite you to an Open House Celebration of their recent marriage. Please join us at the Legion Hall, 5010-51 Street, Stettler, AB, Sat., June 6, 2015 at 7 p.m. Gifts are appreciated, but not expected. Toonie bar.
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Betty Nixon and family would like to thank everyone for all their support at such a sad time. Thank you so much for the visits, prayers, hugs, phone calls, flowers and food. A special thank you for taking time to honor Dad at his service. We will be forever grateful to Dr. Bouwer and staff for their care and attention of Dad and Mom. Special thanks go out to a special lady Reverend Caroline Langford for her gift of faith, Kim Wasdal for the gift of music, the Royal Canadian Legion members for honoring Dad, Lynn Engel from Brennan Funeral Home for her kindness and support shown the family. The family truly appreciates the staff at Points West Living for the love they showed to Dad and still show to Mom. Family and friends make life easier.
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Truckers/ Drivers
860
Promax Transport is looking for a P/T Class 1A shunt driver to work weekend shifts. Please send resumes to fax # 403-227-2743 or call 403-227-2712 for more information
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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with Ag experience for our Stettler location.
Future Ag Inc. Attn: Markus Box 1510 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax 403-742-5626 hr@futureag.ca
Lube Technician: someone with a general aptitude for working on vehicles including oil changes.
800
Agricultural Technicians and/or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics
To apply, forward your resume to:
850
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Trades
Hanna Chrysler
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SENTINEL STORAGE is looking for a couple to live in & operate our storage facility. Current openings: Calgary & Edmonton. Job expectations include: Outstanding salesmanship. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; and adept office admin experience. Managing, training & scheduling assistants. Valid Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence. Candidates must consent to a credit & criminal record check. Janitorial & maintenance - keeping the physical site clean - inside and out. Base and commissions varies per city, 2 bedroom residence, benefits, free storage, corporate apparel, contests and prizes. No single applicants will be considered. Please email Both resumes to Lisa - Lmcnamara@sentinel.ca. Specify city location in subject line.
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Career Planning
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MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details! 1-888-627-0297.
Auctions
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Acreage & Moving Auction Sunday May 31- 10 a.m. West on Hwy 11 to Hwy22 then south 13 kms. To R.R. 374. Guns, Tools, Antique, Collectibles, Acreage items Check the web for full listing and pictures.. Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com 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 www.bigstrapperauctions.net
Group Benefits Available PLEASE CONTACT LES AT 403-742-3385 DROP OFF RESUME TO LES SCHWARTZ
Employment #700 - #920
403.742.2395
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 8th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, June 12 - 14, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
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Independent CLASSIFIEDS
Business and Services Directory Automotive
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G K D P
5â&#x20AC;?Continuous Eaves â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gutter Cleanâ&#x20AC;? Leaf Protection
AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
JT AUTO BODY LTD.
www.gkdpca.com
Professional Accountants LLP Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA
Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
1070
K K Keen een Klean lean â&#x20AC;˘ Carpet Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Window Washing 403-742-6970
403-742-6970 403-740-9782
P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
1100
Buzz Andersen
4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB
403-742-3141
Serving Stettler area over 35 years
403-742-1330 Drafting & Design
1120
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Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, AB Stettler AB info@leschert.net
Phone: 403-742-5830
For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
COLORADO SPRUCE 4-6 FT. TREES
GALEN WIEBE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 4905 44 AVE., BAY 2, STETTLER
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686
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Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
IN BASKETS
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
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$10.00 $1 0.00 PER FOOT
â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrical We Do Itâ&#x20AC;?
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
Furnace Cleaning
1193
Stettler Furnace Cleaning Qualified and Reputable
ORDER 50 OR
Glass Shops
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
LTD.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Service Specialistsâ&#x20AC;?
Contractors
1100
Concrete work Lift, Level and Repair 35 years experience. Fully Licensed & Insured.
Phone John Kellich 780-975-5343 or 403-742-0646 No Job Too Big or Small
CONTRACTING & FENCING
403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler
1210
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
J
1100
-Gitzel Krejci Building
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
BOBCAT SERVICES AVAILABLE Phone Josh 403-741-4228
Electrical
1150
Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522
1150
BRYON D. BALTIMORE
TKS CONTROLS LTD. FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS 24 hrs. SERVICE CALL GLENN AT 403-742-7876
EASY DIVORCE: Free consultation call 1-800-320-2477 or check out http://canadianlegal.org/ uncontested-divorce. CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. In business 20+ years. Open Mon. - Sat.
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CANADA BENEFIT GROUP Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/ free-assessment.
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Personal Services
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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.
Plumbing & Heating
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Barristers and Solicitors Advocates
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SUCCESSFUL weekly community newspaper, central Alberta. Excellent web marketing presence. 27,000 circulation. Owner approaching retirement. If you are serious about wanting to own your own newspaper contact Joyce, 403-575-0090. Email: jeweb1@xplornet.com.
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RANCH & OILFIELD FENCING
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1290
Management
4819 51 Street
of McCuaig Desrochers
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Misc. Services
3R
Stettler Professional Building
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Chiropractor 4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
LL. B.
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JOSH & JAMIE HARDEN
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â&#x20AC;˘ Locks repinned & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Windshields repaired & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors â&#x20AC;˘ All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
Contractors
Phone: 403-742-4437
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
Lori R. Reule
CALL
DOUBLE J MUDJACKING
1260
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE
403-742-9748
DOUBLE
Randy Long
Health Care
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Legal Services
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
1196
C.R. GLASS
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Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON
1260
4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
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4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
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Gary G. Grant Law Office
Town & Country Big or Small â&#x20AC;ŚWE DO IT ALL!
Chiropractor
1150
1240
RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE
403-742-8838 Dr. E. LYNES *27 years experience* Electrical
Landscaping
BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE
Call Barry Harvey
HEARTLAND GLASS
admin@railsidedesign.com
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
(Beside A & W)
www.numeratax.com
Thorogood Pinches
PERFORMANCE
403-742-3418 -Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
1240
Please leave a message if no answer
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Complete auto body repair & painting
Contractors
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One block East of Scotia Bank
Cleaning
Chapman and Co.
1210
403-742-4533
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
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Health Care
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Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson
1130
FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.
Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting
Eavestroughing
1290
Misc. Services
1290
403-742-5237
1370
Roofing
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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Auctions
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K & K AUCTIONS Presents a Large Antique and Collectible Auction. Sunday, June 7, 9:30 a.m., Bashaw Community Centre, Bashaw, Alberta. Doug, Loraine 780-679-4142; www.globalauctionguide.com. UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION. Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. Tractors, trailers, autos, antiques, storage units! Storage 4U Location Hwy 17 North Lloydminster. Scribner Auction, 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.
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EquipmentMisc.
1620
A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG $2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com
Firewood
1660
LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Garden Supplies
1680
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.
Office Supplies
1800
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
870
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets Stettler Recreation Centre Concession Request for Proposals
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
Contact Lee Penner lpenner@stettler.net 6202 - 44 Ave. Stettler, AB T0C 2L1
Auctions
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Independent CLASSIFIEDS
$48/case
Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395 Tractors
2030
JD 1840 with canopy + 3 pth. 12’ disc. 1974 F600 grain truck, 16’, runs good. Bale feeders. HD11E Allis Chambers cat. 403-741-6968, 340-9280.
Livestock
2100
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 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.
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LIMOUSIN BULLS Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Red Angus Yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211
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RED and black Angus bulls, semen tested and delivery can be arranged. E & L Ranching in Bowden, Eric @ 403 391-2259. Evenings @ 403 224-2396 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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Houses/ Duplexes
Agricultural #2000 - #2290
Sheep
2120
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS ELMER ESAU. Please come in to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize.
Grain, Feed Hay
2190
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252 SELLING ORGANIC /conventional Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Alfalfa, Smooth and Meadow Brome, Crestedwheat, Timothy, Sainfoin. Milk Vetch. Free delivery on larger orders! Pasture and hay blends. Birch Rose Acres Ltd., Star City, SK. Phone 306-863-2900; ivanaudrey@sasktel.net. SQUARE hay bales, horse hay quality, 90% meadow brome, 10% alfalfa, no rain, plus second-cut alfalfa. 403-741-4353
Seed Grain
2200
COMMON SEAD OATS 97% germ. Colour sorted. $475/bushel. Call Glen Lepard 403-740-2872.
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $950/mo. + DD Avail. immed. 403-741-8707, 742-3539
Commercial Property
Public Notices
STETTLER 5 BDRM. 2 bath house, large family room, garage, fenced yard, ref’s & SD req’d. 403-742-4162
Manufactured Homes
3040
Mobile home to rent in Stettler, 2 bedroom, close to schools and downtown. $950/mo. plus damage deposit. 403-598-5072.
Suites
3060
L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005 BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828 FOR RENT: 1 bedroom basement suite in Stettler, private entrance, $750/mo. plus utilities. 403-742-6467.
Storage Space
3160
STETTLER MINI STORAGE Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
Pasture
3180
160 ACRES of bush pasture at Winfield for rent. 1-403-286-1157
4110
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
Acreages
4050
Delburne 14.5 Acres
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
THE HEART of Every Home is in its Kitchen. Kitchen specials starting at $138,500. Upgrades include full backsplash, stainless steel appliances & more. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit our site at www.unitedhomescanada.com
Buildings For Sale
4150
METAL BUILDINGS SALE. Two types. Do-it-yourself Arch Style and Rigid Frame Straightwalls. Construction available. Quick delivery. 36 years experience. Go Direct and Save. Calgary 587-387-2512.
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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 403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER FOOD BANK Betty Birch 403-742-0732
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 3
EASY!
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
The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311
403-742-6568
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
1 BAY 60’ x 40’ 2400 sq ft . INSIDE REPAINTED & CONCRETE FLOOR, TWO- 14 FT DOORS
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE
Lease. Triple net.
403-742-2999
Separate living accommodations on site can be provided
Email or Call: dreinhart@telus.net 403-740-6630
Cars
742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE
Transportation #5000-5300
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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
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Money To Loan
Financial #4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
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Public Notices
4430
BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.
Money To Loan
4430
GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com. FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.
Motorcycles
FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.
Public Notices
6010
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2854-2015 Lot 3, Block 3 , Plan 3175TR 6710 - 50 Avenue Priority Permits Ltd.
McDonald’s Reatuarant Fascia Singage & Free Standing Sign You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. June 10, 2015. For further information please phone 403-742-8305.
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
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No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
Detached Garage 2867-2015 Lot 8-10, Block 14, Plan RN54A 4706 - 50 Street Ann Marie Paul Renovation
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2868-2015 Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 9824275 4110 - 66 Street Jeff Dyck
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant:
2869-2015 Lot W4, Block 1 , Plan 5128KS 6122 - 50 Avenue Hackers Indoor Golf & Lounge
Proposed Development: 5.
2866-2015 Lot 4, Block 18 , Plan RN54A 4714 - 48 Street Francis & Leeann Kinderwater
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
Uncovered Deck
Fascia Signage 2871-2015 Lot 30, Block 2 , Plan 22MC 6109 - 51 Avenue Kreation Interiors Home Occupation
Dave Dittrick Planning & Development Services
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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.
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6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
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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2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate Available 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate for the control of severe damage (30% crop loss) from Richardson Ground Squirrels is now available to County of Stettler ratepayers from your Agricultural Services Board. Full Case (24 bottles) $210.00 Half Case (12 bottles) $105.00 Quarter Case (6 bottles) $52.50 Please note: We will be selling every day from June 1- June 15. AFTER June 15, we will be selling Tuesday Mornings from 8:30 – 12:00pm.
For any questions or concerns please contact Quinton Beaumont at the County of Stettler Office at 403-742-4441.
PUBLIC HEARING Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaws: BYLAW 1546-15 providing for the amendment of Land Use Bylaw No. 1443-10 as amended by rezoning Lot 8MR, Block 14, Plan 1521022 and Lot 3MR, Block 14, Plan 1521022, in the Hamlet of Erskine, from the Hamlet Residential (HR) District to the Public Services (PS) District, to provide for a public pathway along the east side of Highway 835. BYLAW 1547-15 providing for the amendment of the Land Use Bylaw 1443-10 as amended for the purpose of providing for the keeping of chickens on a small scale as a discretionary use within the Country Residence (CR) District, Country Residence – Small Lot (CR-SL) and the Hamlet Residential (HR) District. Anyone wishing to keep urban chickens in any of the hamlets in the County and in subdivisions within the mentioned land use districts would have to apply for a development permit and adjacent landowners would be notified of their right to appeal. The bylaws may be reviewed at the County Administration Building located at 6602 – 44 Avenue, Stettler, Alberta during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved with a variance or as a discretionary use:
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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 file your claim by July 8, 2015 with
Brenda Anderson at
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
Bay 5, 5002 51 Ave. Box 190, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
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The Public Hearing to hear representation concerning Bylaw 1546-15 and Bylaw 1547-15 is scheduled to be held Wednesday June 10, 2015 at 10:30 AM, or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers at the County Administration Building located at 6602 – 44 Avenue, Stettler, Alberta. Any person wishing to comment on the proposed bylaws may do so in writing to the Planning and Development Officer, County of Stettler No. 6, Box 1270 Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0, or by email to jvanderbank@stettlercounty.ca prior to June 9, 2015 or make representation at the Public Hearing. Following the Public Hearing, Council may proceed with second and third readings to approve the bylaws.’ Should you require additional information, please contact the Planning and Development Officer at (403) 742-4441. Dated: May 21, 2015 Cara McKenzie, Development Officer
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