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Gas line construction replacing old, outdated system Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Construction adjacent to Main Street will be wrapping up later this month, and will see old and outdated gas lines replaced by newer, more resilient versions. According to Roger Tremblay, the project manager for the Stettler ATCO Gas line replacement project, the work should be done by the end of June, including remediation of any damaged pavement. The work is being done on 49 and 51 streets between 48 and 51

avenues, Tremblay explained. He said it is just routine replacement of older infrastructure. “We’re replacing old gas mains with new polyethylene pipes,” he said. It will be replacing old steel lines, which though they have held up, are older and reaching end-oflife. “It’s time,” he said. “It’s how we prevent incidents (from happening).” The old steel lines will remain but will be decommissioned, with the new polyethylene lines being

located within a metre of the old lines in most cases, Tremblay said. To avoid having to dig up the whole line, ATCO Gas is using directional drilling, which limits the amount of damage done to the surface but allows the company to guide the new lines beneath the surface of the existing alleyways. Affected home and business owners on 49, 50 and 51 streets, and on 49 and 51 avenues received letters in advance of the start of the construction project, Tremblay said. The disruption to these indi-

viduals will be minimal and will happen only when the new lines are being hooked up. “We will be in communication with the property owner 24-48 hours before,” he said. “We’ll then go in and re-ignite any equipment disrupted.” The project is running on schedule and there’s been no unpleasant surprises as of yet, Tremblay noted. Anyone with questions or concerns about the project should contact ATCO Gas at 310-5678.

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FCSS employees and volunteers barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers at the annual Crisis Aid Program Fundraiser Barbecue, which helps raise money for the donations-run program. From left are Cheryl Smith, Patrick Callin, Joanne Wiechnik, Judy McKnight, Shelly Potter and Arlene Uhrich.

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Barbecue fills bellies while filling crisis donation jar Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Even the most self-sufficient individual can suffer a setback that leaves them in financial crisis, leaving them with nowhere to turn for help and on the verge of losing their home. It was to help bridge that

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The program’s administrators, when someone is approved, can provide gasoline or grocery cards, or work with a tenant’s landlord or utilities to make a payment. The program is not funded under the programs offered by the FCSS, nor does it receive grant assistance from the federal, provincial or municipal governments, meaning the Crisis Aid piggy-bank is filled with the nickels and dimes raised through fundraising efforts like the barbecue on Thursday. “We can’t always help,” Potter admitted. “We have very limited funds. What we raise (at today’s barbecue), $500-$800, is a lot of money for us.” Members of the local community, church groups and daycares donated baking for the bake-sale that is part of the barbecue, and the baking just flew off the tables. By lunch time, the bake sale was down from three tables to one. “We rely heavily on the community to run, and we’re really grateful to them for how much they support us,” Potter said. “We couldn’t do this without them.” It can be tough for someone

who is normally independent to go and look for help, and the program administrators are very aware of that. “We’re here to offer a hand up, not a hand out,” Potter said. She emphasized that the nature of the program, which is a one-time help, is specifically designed to bridge a gap rather than be a long-term solution to financial instability. “It’s very stressful when you live hand-to-mouth, and are looking at having nowhere to live,” Potter noted. “It’s not cheaper to be homeless.” Recently, Potter sold her home and before taking possession of her new house had to live in a campground in her fifth wheel. “To stay in the campground for a month was about $900,” she revealed. “It’s definitely not cheaper.” People who live right on the streets, have to buy food, access to showers and laundry, and find places to live. That can eat away at money faster than expected. For more information about the Crisis Aid Program, to volunteer, or to donate, contact the Stettler FCSS at 403-742-2337.

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crisis gap that the Stettler and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) started its Crisis Aid Fund several years ago, said FCSS Executive Director Shelly Potter. Potter, who was named director in February this year, is not new to the organization but has worked with the FCSS since 1999. She was running the show on Thursday, May 28 at the annual Crisis Aid Fundraising Barbecue, held on Main Street in front of the FCSS office. “We’re here today trying to raise community awareness, reach out to and be involved with our community, and raise funds for the Crisis Aid Program,” Potter explained. The scheme is a last-resort avenue available to people who find themselves on the verge of being homeless, Potter said, though it can also help with unexpected emergency situations like gas for medical trips, medical costs, etc. “(The program) helps people in a crisis situation with a one-time monetary donation, gas cards, that type of thing,” she elaborated.

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Detachment commander retires Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER RCMP Sergeant Duncan Babchuk, who has served as the detachment commander of the Stettler detachment for nearly half a decade, has retired, the Independent has learned. According to Cpl. Cameron Russell, the sergeant finished up his duties with the detachment in the final week of May. With the detachment commander now retired, Russell will act in his stead until a new one is recruited from within the RCMP. When asked if Russell, who has served for several years in Stettler himself, will pursue the position, he admitted he has no intention of doing so. Before coming to Stettler to serve as detachment commander, Babchuk served as acting staff sergeant in the Sylvan Lake detachment for “quite some time,” Russell said, and prior to that was detachment commander in a community in the Northwest Territories. Babchuk, who started as a teacher and joined the RCMP in the early 80s, first served in the Niagara region of Ontario before moving about the province and then to his post in the Northwest Territories. Domestic Violence, Impaired on the rise Whether prompted by the arrival of summer-like weather or the downturn in the economy – or both – Russell said that both impaired driving and domestic violence are on the rise in May. “I made two (impaired) arrests myself, which is odd for the detachment commander,” Russell said, since responsibilities usually keep the detachment commander close to his desk. One of those impaired driving incidents resulted in a

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serious collision near Stewartwyn Road, between Stettler and Erskine, where the driver of a stolen vehicle collided with another vehicle. Russell emphasized that there is no reason for any person to drive while impaired, as there is a taxi service in town. If the taxi isn’t an option, making arrangements with friends or family is a must.

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Change in government spurs change in budget: Clearview Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER School boards across the province were holding their collective breath, waiting to find out what would happen to their pennypinching budgets now that the NDP have taken power. On Thursday, May 28, the NDP announced that it would restore access to the school boards’ reserve budgets, restore areas hit by funding cuts, as well as fund new students coming into the system. Under the PC budget, reserves were frozen and only available to use with ministry approval, funding was cut, and new students weren’t funded. The news was released just hours before the Clearview board meeting so staff had not had time to examine the impact of the NDP announcement on its budget, but chairperson Cheri Neitz told the Independent that the board would definitely be retooling its budget. A change made to the school’s calendar will be the first thing to change, Nietz noted. “Students were receiving the same amount of teaching hours (under the new calendar),” Neitz explained, noting that teaching hours were structured “tighter” with less free time or working time between lessons. “We want to examine this idea closer to see what sort of impact it will have on students,” she said. “There’s also a public perception of taking something away from

our students.” The calendar is not the only Clearview item that will be changed by the new NDP budget. Deep cuts to auxiliary employees, like teaching assistants, will be examined and perhaps become less deep. “We won’t really know the impact until we see the new budget,” she said. A meeting has been set for July 5 to discuss the budget implications. New AV equipment on way to William E. Hay Students in communication and technology courses at Stettler’s high school will have access to a Tricaster as of next year. The $8,000 piece of equipment, the professional-grade mobile video production tool will be used to teach video and streaming video production. The Tricaster was funded by the Town of Stettler through a motion at its last council meeting. Edward Parr Awards The annual Edward Parr awards, which recognize a first-year teacher for excellence in education, were held in Lacombe on May 25. Clearview’s nomination for the award was Michael Kocher, who according to Superintendent Peter Barron, “spoke passionately about his work with students and his use of technology in his classes.” While Kocher did not go on to represent the zone at the awards, his contribution to the Clearview school at which he works makes him a winner, Barron noted.

Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The quiet of the Stettler Library was broken by whirring fans, quiet sirens, and musical bananas during the SNAP! Circuit event this past Saturday, May 30. The event combined fun exploration with education about electricity and electrical circuits, using plastic circuitry sets that snapped together using electrical snaps, not unlike those found on a jacket. The two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, weren’t as populated as some of the library’s events, but the kids who came didn’t seem to care one whit about the smaller group sizes, instead delighting in building the circuits as per the guide books – then experimenting and building their own. “I really love seeing it work,” said Kyle Whitford, a 12-year-old enthusiast. The youngster was the only one of several registered youth to show for the morning session, but that allowed him to have a kit – and the program’s teacher – all to himself. He made several different circuits, from something as

simple as making an LED light up, adding switches, sirens, music and, at the end, a fan. Then, disregarding the instruction booklet altogether, he tried to make all three work at once, to varying levels of success. When asked what the most unusual thing he learned about electricity and building circuits, he was quick to reply. “I didn’t think the direction would matter,” he said about the circuits, which were decorated with white arrows to show the direction of the flow of power. When inventing his own

creation, Whitford was careful to make sure his snapped circuit-board pieces were all pointing in the same direction, though somewhere in the design there was a short, or a loop, for parts of the build would function and others would not. Introducing more STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – activities is a goal for the library, student instructor Maggie Orlick said. The goal of more science-oriented activities is to attract more young boys and girls and turn interest toward activities that could in turn lead to a lifelong passion in the sciences.

Heartland Victim Services needs volunteers Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Though governmental funding will continue to help Heartland Victim Services Association help those struck by tragedy, crime or crisis, unless the organization nabs a few more volunteer advocates or board members, it may have trouble delivering those services. Pat Hamilton, executive director for the local VSA, described the need for volunteers as “critical.” Both board members and advocates have to undergo a criminal check for past criminal behaviour, with advocates going on to take a mix of in-person and online training to help them learn to help peo-

ple during the times of crises during which the VSA is called upon to serve. Board members aren’t obligated to take the training, though some do so they can better understand the organization. At its annual general meeting at the Stettler Hospital on Thursday, May 28, it was revealed that the provincial government had come through with funding for the VSA again this year. However, the amount of funding isn’t entirely enough to cover the expenses run by the volunteer group, Hamilton said, which means the VSA will be dreaming up some fundraisers for later this year. Though VSAs across the province work closely with local po-

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Kyle Whitford, 12, works on constructing one of several different electrical circuits during the SNAP! event at the Stettler Public Library. Designing circuits from a book and branching out and creating his own, it’s just one of the science-based events being planned in Stettler.

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Empty envelopes cost man time in jail, fines Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Feeding empty envelopes into the Alberta Treasury Branch ATM, then withdrawing the money supposedly deposited in said envelopes, netted the culprit $500 in fines, 30 days in jail, and a restitution order. Robert Douglas Ball pleaded guilty to fraud under $5,000 in Alberta Provincial Court in Stettler on Thursday, May 28. Ball appeared before Judge Holmes, who heard that Ball fed the empty envelopes into the Stettler branchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ATM, registering false amounts of deposited money, which he then withdrew. Ball, who was in custody on other matters, was ordered to repay the $2,378 he took from the ATM using the empty envelope scheme, and was also fined $250 when he pleaded guilty to not reporting to the Stettler

RCMP detachment for fingerprinting. Ball also pleaded guilty to an assault charge and a fail to appear charge levied against him by the Bashaw RCMP detachment in relation to a domestic assault. Ball was released on a peace bond on the assault, with conditions ensuring good behaviour and no contact with the victim. He was fined another $250 for the failure to appear. For the ATB fraud, Ball was sentenced to 30 days in jail, which he has already served while in custody on other matters. Darcy Lee Shepperd was pulled over by police and found to be driving while suspended and without insurance, two charges to which the man pleaded guilty at court. The driving without insurance landed Shepperd at $2,875 fine plus victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surcharge. Driving while suspended landed

him another $500 fine, which with the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surcharge was 30 per cent higher. Curtis Roger Shuman had a bit of luck at court when the charge lev-

ied against him of robbery was downgraded by the Crown to theft under $5,000. Shuman pleaded guilty to the thefts, and was ordered to pay restitution to

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been deserted yet again, but this time by his most important ally in his political journey, actually the man who made him the prime minister by agreeing to play the second fiddle to him about a decade ago. Is Justice Minister Peter Mackay’s announcement that he is leaving politics any indication of the fate the Conservative Party is likely to face in the October general election? If one follows the track of junior and senior officials who have been abandoning ship since the beginning of the year, it becomes obvious that Harper’s political camp has been losing blood, seriously and at an increasing pace. A realistic politician should be able to assess such circumstances and take the rational decision and quit when the time is right. If one takes a look at the political horizon, it is not easy to see any bright sunshine falling on Mr. Harper’s fortunes until October. Suspended Senator Mike

Duffy’s trial is certain to drag on well into August and it is the later stages of that process which is expected to shed some light on the prime minister’s involvement in covering up the expense scandal. On the economic front, there does not seem to be any hope of a quick rise in the oil prices and latest statistics have just shown that the national economy contracted in the first quarter; unless there is some strong stimulation coming from our southern neighbour where growth is also quite shaky, unemployment could well rise in the coming months. His evidently poor personal relationship with US President Barack Obama is certainly not going to help him in the run up to the election campaign to get some hopeful signs that the long delayed Keystone XL might see the light of the day. On foreign policy front, the news is not good, either: Where Mr. Harper had planned to beat the nationalistic drums based on the successful involvement of

the Canadian military personnel, adversaries keep gaining ground. ISIS has recently expanded the area under its control and justifiable questions are being asked as to whether the Canadian military could be sucked into a long conflict. In Ukraine, the stalemate on the ground is continuing to favor the Russian-backed insurgents. On the environment, the prime minister keeps trying to turn the wheel backwards by distancing Canada further from the goals universally agreed to maintain the health of the planet. On top of all of these, scandal after scandal revealing mismanagement of taxpayers’ money in projects that have never taken off the ground, the latest one being the $300 million housing project for First Nations having created only 99 accommodation units in six years, are not helping Harper, either. Under these circumstances, there is only one factor that could be working for the Conservative leader’s benefit: That he will be the only leader vying for the vote

of the right wing electorate while centre and left vote will be divided between the Liberals and the NDP, possibly depriving both of them from securing a majority to form a government. But this calculation is hardly a basis for a campaign to win an election. As we have seen in Alberta, taking the electorate for granted has cost the PCs dearly in the provincial ballot box. So despite all these negative factors, why is Mr. Harper desperately fighting to continue to occupy his office? Is it only because he “likes his job” as he disclosed in a recent CBC interview? Or is he on a mission to do more work for corporate interests, mainly big oil, for instance seeing to it that Keystone pipeline breaks ground? The answer is difficult to know, but one could only hope that the prime minister will not get more adventurous with bolder national and international moves just for the sake of winning the next election. – Mustafa Eric

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Erskine 4-h Beef Club report Submitted by Rayell Haustein Well the 4-H year went by really quickly. I hope everyone had a good year. We had our Achievement Days May 18-19 in Byemoor this year. It was a lot of fun. Also we would like to say a big thanks to the buyers of our market steer projects. Erskine Beef would also like to

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We are looking forward to our year end wind-up and awards planned for early June. Have a great summer.

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ƔMassey Ferguson 362 w/ Ezee-On FEL & 7 ft. bucket w/ grapple, 1992, MFWD, 1,801 hours, 55 hp., diesel, 3 pt. hitch, 540 pto, 16.9 X 30 rear tires, 2 hyd’s, excellent condition. ƔJohn Deere 4440 w/ JD 260 FEL & grapple, 1978, 130 hp, 10,750 hours w/ new motor @ 7000 hours, CAHR, 20.8 X 38 tires, 3 hyd. outlets, 540/1000pto, rear weights, quad 16. ƔJohn Deere 4630, 1973, 150 hp., 8,936 hours, CAHR, 18.4 X 38 duals, 2 hyd’s., 1000 pto. ƔCase 1370, 1976, 4,304 hours showing, 155 hp., 18.4 X 38 duals, 2 hyd’s., 1000 pto. ƔCase 930, 1964, 6,773 hours showing, 80 hp., diesel, 18.4 X 34 tires, wheel weights. ƔFord Golden Jubilee NAA, 1953, 30 hp., gas, 3 pt. hitch. y p

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Dandelion invasion continues to spread… Complaining about the ever-increasing infestation of dandelions has become part of the spring ritual in many cities. They may look pretty for awhile but their vigour sees them taking over any open area. Grass has little chance competing against a plant that thrives in drought and poor soil, and that seems able to grow even in gravel and concrete. Dandelions are as tenacious and adaptable as coyotes and rats. These plants can grow two or three feet high to outcompete tall plants. Yet home owners swear they have seen dandelions duck lawn mower blades by growing extremely short stems. Clearly dandelions have the ability to outsmart mere humans. But there is more to this clever and diabolical plant. The name dandelion is a corruption of the French words “dent de lion” which means lion’s tooth which is one of the colloquial terms used to describe the plant. Its also called blow ball, puffball, monks head, swine snout and the more worrisome cankerwort and pee-a-bed. Such descriptive names come from the same past tradition that gave us ominous words like mad cow disease and pizzle rot. The official name of the dandelion is Taraxacum Officinale and it is a Eurasian plant that has spread across the world. Amazingly this plant is edible (it tastes like mustard greens), and can be used in salads. I expect if you like eating kale, then dandelion is just the next step. Your humble writer has tried to eat dandelions, but I suggest dandelion wine has a lot more promise. Apparently in Belgium they produce a seasonal ale whose local

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name translates into “wet the bed”. Perhaps not the most sales attractive name if that is one of the side effects. A number of medicinal properties are also attributed to dandelions, but most are anecdotal as solid scientific evidence tends to be lacking. Claims are made that it can help digestive problems, bile and liver concerns and is a mild laxative. The milky latex produced by dandelions seems to cure warts and act as a mosquito repellant, maybe those pests are telling us something. There also seems to be a belief that dandelions can impact cancer, which has led the University of Windsor to research that possibility. That facility obtained $217,000 in grants to study the effect of dandelion tea on the spread of cancer. Considering the bitter taste of the plant perhaps researchers should start off the participants with a gallon of dandelion wine before giving them the tea. That’s bound to cure something, or cause that embarrassing “wet the bed” side effect. Another mind-boggling attribute the dandelion has is its political power and its ability to attract the attention of devious green zealots and lobby groups. Few plants have attracted so much devotion to its mental and physical well-being. Those crafty dandelion lovers have expended much energy and money to bamboozle gullible municipal and provincial politicians into

enacting herbicide bans against the precious yellow weeds. Fearmongering is their main weapon with such outlandish claims that children will die if bans are not implemented. There is of course no scientific evidence for any such ban, but duplicitous politicians are always keen to enact any regulation that might garner more votes in the next election. It also gets pesky nuisance green groups off their back. Such bans have a perverse consequence for green lobby groups as a ban loses a cause for them to use in donation campaigns. What is laughable is that cosmetic herbicide bans do not apply to golf courses or agriculture. It seems its safe to use on vegetables for food production but not on our lawns. Herbicides are also exempted for use on sports fields as weed infestation is a safety hazard to athletes. Its also interesting to note that green groups never fearmonger about other pesticide chemicals like bug repellants we use on our faces, I expect few citizens would support such a ban. In the end it’s all about politics and extracting donations. But I digress as usual. One town that has cashed in on dandelions is Kemptville, Ontario where they celebrate an annual Dandelion Festival in May. I suspect for vested reasons they have a herbicide ban in place to protect the image of their festival. The centrepiece of the festival is the featured dandelion dinner where local chefs compete to create the most exciting dandelion recipe. Something tells me that to be edible such a dinner will have to be washed down with copious amounts of dandelion wine.

Many field trips for kindergarten class Elli Anderson and Abbey Bohn, CHRIST KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL On May 28, Christ-King hosted the East Central Elementary Track Meet. Many schools from the area, including Gus Wetter, Brownfield, Theresetta, and Mother Theresa travelled to CKCS in the morning to participate. Events included high jump, distance throw, target throw, running broad jump, standing broad jump, and dash. Grades 1 to 6 participated while grades 7 to 9 ran each event. It was a very fun day, with many successes for CKCS. Winners included: Faith Foesier (Grade 1), Billie Bolstad, Archer Hunt (Grade 2), Selena DeWitt, Kaylee Bogner,

Peyton Lyke (Grade 3), Blake Austin, Lucas Van Straten (Grade 5), Jesse Jarmin, Josh DeGuzman, Brody Nichols, and Domenic Juhasz (Grade 6). CKCS ended the month of May with the Living Rosary. The month of May is known as the time we celebrate Mother Mary. Students were paired up with their faith buddies, and each prayed a bead of the rosary. We prayed the Sorrowful Mysteries which gave us time to reflect on the more solemn parts of Mary’s life. Students and teachers alike enjoyed the moment to share their faith with each other in honour of the special month. continued on page 17

Laziness is on the increase in our land Faith & Reflection ROSS HELGETON 403-742-5020 • REVRH@TELUS.NET

A personnel manager rejected a job applicant because the firm was overstaffed. But the would-be employee persisted, “The little bit of work I’d do won’t even be noticed!” Then there’s the story of a laid-back couple who were sitting in front of the fireplace one evening, actively engaged in doing nothing at all. The wife said, “Jed, I think it’s raining. Get up and go outside and see!” The husband, still gazing lazily into the fire, sighed and said, “Just call in the dog and see if he’s wet.” Comical stories aren’t they? Or are they? Some have suggested that laziness is on the increase in our land and some surveys that have been conducted would tend to support that notion. I find these studies quite interesting, because in my little world, I find that most of my family and friends seem to be on the other side of the spectrum. (Incidentally, workaholism is not the creative, or biblical alternative to laziness). Laziness holds third-place of the seven deadly sins in a traditional list dating back to the early days of the church. While laziness is not specifically mentioned in the biblical list of the seven things that God hates, found

in Proverbs 6:16-19, it is poetically and powerfully alluded to in the previous verses of that same chapter. Proverbs 6:6–11 says, “Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Without leader, administrator, or ruler, 8 it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food during harvest. 9 How long will you stay in bed, you slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest, 11 and your poverty will come like a robber, your need, like a bandit.” As a student I remember reading that ants can carry up to 20 times their own weight. More recent studies reveal that they can carry up to 50 times their body weight and some worker ants are capable of lifting 100 times their own body weight. Comparatively speaking, a 180 pound man should be able to lift 180,000 pounds. Proverbs tells us that we should “observe” these incredible little creatures and learn from them. (Perhaps just before sprinkling that white powder on them at the edge of our lawns?) For the Christian, there is an appropriate and balanced middle ground between laziness and workaholism. The primary focus is upon God being at the center. First, we recognize that, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor over it in vain” (Psalm 127:1). Second, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men (Colossians 3:23).

Library is ready for summer The school year is winding down but the Stettler Public Library is gearing up to play this summer. Maggie is hard at work planning a summer program that everyone will love and you can now pick up the schedule so that you can plan the best summer ever. Are you a fantasy reader or looking for something new to read? Come to the Stettler Public Library on Thursday, June 4 to check out the work of local author fantasy author Vince Seim (“A Mortal Mistake”) and artist Chance Clark from 2 to 8 p.m. They will be discussing their work and books and prints will be available.

Kids aged six and up are welcome to join us on Saturday June 6 at 1 p.m. for some Shoe Box Fun. Make an awesome shoe box foosball game at the library. Please pre-register by calling the library at 403-742-2292. 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 can attend an all-night gaming extravaganza. A permission form is required and it can be picked up at the library. Please preregister by calling 403-742-2292. 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 circuits to rewire or change it to create a customized creation. Pre-register at 403742-2292. 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.” Amira & Sam follows Sam (Martin Starr, “Freaks & Geeks”, “Silicon Valley”), an army veteran adapting back to civilian life.

Upon reuniting with his unit’s former Iraqi translator in New York City, he meets Amira, his war buddy’s niece. After a rocky start, their unlikely friendship starts to blossom into something more. Put Saturday, June 27 1 p.m. on your calendar because it is the Summer Program Launch Party. Come for snacks, Minecraft (online & live action), activities and more. Open to ages six to teen. Check our website at http://spl.prl. ab.ca or join us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/StettlerPublicLibrary for information about our programs and services. And you can still call us at 403-742-2292 with any questions.

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More break-ins in Erskine I wonder if we’re ever going to get rain in Erskine. Seems that the clouds come up and then a big wind blows them away. We need to lasso them, so they’ll stick around and drop some moisture.

Erskine Enquirer PAT KELM 403-742-0604

It seems there has been a few more break-ins in Erskine. The Erskine Store was broken into a couple of weeks ago, a house was broken into and an attempt was made at the Curling Rink and the Post Office, which means more repairs. It sure would be nice if the RCMP or the county police would patrol once in a while in Erskine especially at night. Don’t forget the Picnic in the Park sponsored by the Erskine Recreation Board on Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m. The whole family is welcome. Grade 9 Graduation takes place tonight. Congratulations to all Grads. I’ll have more information next week. Seniors are still playing crib at the seniors’ centre every Wednesday until the end of the month. If you want to join in, it begins at 1:30 p.m. and you don’t have to be a senior to play. To book the Waverly Club Rooms or the Seniors Centre for birthdays, showers, etc. please phone Pat at 742-4561 or the post office at 7420604.

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Enjoying self-made butter The last week of May was filled with a variety of interesting activities for SES students. A highlight for all of the students from kindergarten through grade five was the Bicycle Safety Rodeo. The goal was to encourage students to be active while learning basic bicycle safety, maintenance and some rules of the road. It was an ideal chance for young cyclist to practice their bike skills while riding through a circuit of various stations that simulated the real

world of cycling. Students enjoyed riding or bringing their bikes to school and then leaving them in an impromptu bike corral until it was their turn to participate. Thank you to Constable Lewadniuk for spearheading the event and to his fellow RCMP officers for helping with the prePAT JOHNSON sentations. In addition, we appreciate the efforts of Ms. Sawula, who helped organize the event, and to Middle School student volunteers who helped the cyclists. Students had fun and learned lots of valuable skills. Grade 1 students are studying past traditions in Social Studies. In Mrs. Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class, the students made butter to simulate a daily chore that children often helped with years ago. Mrs. Jackson put cream in a jar and explained that the children could each have a turn shaking the jar until the cream turned to butter. The students not only learned that butter is made from cream; they learned that youngsters in the past had to have very strong arms. After a lot of shaking the butter appeared. Once the butter was made, they enjoyed eating the fruits of their labour on crackers. After the butter was all gone, they drank the buttermilk. When asked about the experience, the students unanimously exclaimed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to make butter again!â&#x20AC;? Several students even planned to ask their moms to make butter at home. What a novel way to learn about past traditions. Grade 2 students have gone buggy. That is, they are immersed in a bug unit called, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small Crawling and

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Flying Animals.â&#x20AC;? Mrs. Starlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Mrs. Geddesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classes ventured outside with magnifying, bug catching boxes. It was a trap and release project. However, before releasing the insects, the students carefully observe their catch; comparing similarities and differences among various species. The students were amazed to find so many different insects living on their playground. As they returned to the classroom, they had a whole new appreciation for the insect world. The library is currently featuring a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Debate Bulletin Board.â&#x20AC;? Mrs. Baltimore, SES librarian, is encouraging students to contribute their thoughts. For the past two weeks, students debated the statement: Books are better than TV. Student response was astounding. Two examples of support for the statement included one from Grade 3 student, Julia Dietrich. Julia wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Books are better because you improve your reading and learn new words and I love reading books!â&#x20AC;? Zoe Norman, a Grade 4 student claimed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Books are better because you can picture whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in your own way.â&#x20AC;? Conversely, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think TV is better because you get to watch stuff like CTV News and ABC so you know what is going on,â&#x20AC;? suggested Grade 5 student Ethan Klaus. Likewise, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thing TV can be better because there is lots of educational programming,â&#x20AC;? wrote fellow Grade 5er, Zach Forseth. What great thinking! For two days last week, Mrs. Fischer and Mrs. Hataley co-taught a professional development workshop: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Several SES staff, that had not yet had the opportunity to participate in the workshop, were pleased to receive training.

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ing on to provincials, as she placed second in the 800m run in zones. In other news, the Art Purchase Award of $100 will be given to a student who submits a winning art piece to Wm. E. Hay to be hung in the school for years to come. Students should submit a piece of art to Mr. McClung. On Thursday, May 21, Mr. Kocher and his Physics 20 class took a field trip to Galaxyland in West Edmonton Mall to experience Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laws of motion and the laws of conservation of energy first hand. The students had a lot of fun and got to experience physics in â&#x20AC;&#x153;real lifeâ&#x20AC;?. On June 12, the school will be celebrating a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fun Dayâ&#x20AC;? which will include a BBQ, jousting, sumo wrestling, zorb soccer balls, and a water fight. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure to be an entertaining day, and more details will come in the future. The building class is making a garage for the Heart Haven Seniors Facility, which will house the scooters driven by the residents. The garage is coming along nicely, and if you want to see it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facing the Fas Gas. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for this week.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Independent DISTRICT The rains are spotty, some getting up to six tenths while others none. but everyone gets the wind. Hazel (Thomas) and Harold Holdal have returned from two weeks in Saskatchewan at the Meadow Lake Provincial Park. They stayed with Harold’s sister Helen and enjoyed a visit with Harold’s brother from Chilawak, B.C. They report the lake was like glass, boating great and the fishing good. Marie Vance had the family home on the long weekend. sister Evelyn, her son-in-law Rich and Corey and three girls, Mel and Ryan and baby Seth and grandson Michael. Theresa and Ken Schwabe and Addison; Bill and Joyce Hansel also stopped in on Sunday, a total of 15 guests, a great visit and the garden planted by the time they left. Bill and Joyce took time to enjoy the early summer weather. Last Wednesday Joe and Maxine Hansel; Gordie and Shirley Reynolds were out for the morning for cake and cards. Then in the evening Sue, Sandy, Mary Lou took Bill and Joyce out for supper to celebrate their 55 anniversary. Happy anniversary, Bill and Joyce. Saturday it was on to Innisfail to visit cousin Susan and Loren Enzie then on to Penhold to Miranda and Cole’s, surprising them as well as Sue and Brad who were there as well. This weekend Bill and Joyce enjoyed several ball games. Friday one in

Six families were representLangley, BC; sisters Samantha ed at Mrs. Karen Norman’s from Medicine Hat and Amber piano students yearly recital from Lethbridge. held at the hall on WednesAt the Neufeld home were day evening. A big crowd of Seths grandparents Glen and ROSE KOENRAADT & DOROTHY ANDERSON 403-884-2237/403-742-4494 families and friends were on Clarice Neufeld and Melvin hand to hear the solos, duets and Nancy Stoltzfus all of and trios performed by students Tayah, EllaMay Sundre; aunt Wilma Stoltzfus from Sundre; and Logan Perry; Aspen, Toryn and Devon aunt Joy Schochenmaier and cousin Ava from Johnson; Dakoda Gemme; Natalie Schilling; Olds; uncle Kevin Wengerd and cousin Shana Owen Schauer and Jillian Schaffner from the from Helena, Montana; uncle Jim and aunt Dea Halkirk area and Antony and Andrea Glazier Neufeld from Blindloss and aunt Bonny Thiesfrom Gadsby. A light lunch followed the per- sen from Sundre. formances. Guests with the Schaffner family was Jillian’s The grades 1 through 6 track meet was held grandpa Dale Berry from Saskatoon; grandparat Christ King school in Stettler on a very cool ents Charlie and Cathy Schaffner; great aunt Thursday, May 28, with our school placing sec- and uncle Kim and Roman Orynik from Prince ond overall. Winning individual trophys were Albert, SK; aunt and uncle Christie and Chris Sage Gonda and Aspen Johnson for running Ruddell and cousin Victoria Ruddell and friend broad, standing broad and dash; Owen Schauer Paul from Calgary. for high jump and Addison Charboneau for high John and Judy deMos returned last Sunday jump. Congrats to all the students for a job well from a very interesting visit to Northern BC done. via Slave Lake, Dawson Creek, Quesnel and Devon and Toryn Johnson and Owen Schau- Wells, where they spent a week. From there er are among the youngsters playing ball on they visited at Barkerville, a fascinating place Castor teams this spring. where the early tourist season allowed them a Sympathy is extended to the family of Sam chance to visit and talk with the staff. They got Morie , long time Social Studies teacher and an impromptu lesson about the Chinese workers principal at Gus Wetter school who passed away in the gold fields, listened to stories about Judge on May 27. Services to be held on Tuesday in Begbie, learned about a Cornish waterwheel the Castor United church. and how it was an aid to the underground minWord has been received on the passing of ers and saw Queen Victoria arrive by stagecoach Barbara Rausch on May 20 in Scarborough, to attend tea with her loyal subjects. Next on to On. hospital. She is survived by three children Williams Lake and a drive to the Gang Ranch Vince, Jamie and Lana. Services were held on – literally miles from nowhere before heading Tuesday in Markham, On. home through Jasper. Congratulations to Jessie Connon and Krista Local chuckwagon driver, Layne Mac GilliGordon, who were married in Halkirk on Sun- vray spent this, the first weekend of the season day, May 24. How nice they choose our hall for at the Grand Prairie Stompede. Looks like he’ll their big day. be off to Saskatoon next week. Terry and Donna (Rowland) Howe were Tracey and Ken Schilling spent the week at recognized by the Battle River Community Boelke’s pond camping, fishing and entertainFoundation and the Alliance Community Build- ing family and friends. ers when a fundraiser dinner and silent auction June is here and the school kids have a jr. high was held in their honor on Friday evening. The track meet in Wainwright, swimming, field trips Battle River Community Foundation works and of course those pesky year end exams. Last throughout the Battle River catchment area to day for students will be June 26. positively impact communities so they continue Most of the seeding is done and some areas to thrive. The net proceeds from the event will received a much needed rain, but once again, be used to create the Terry and Donna Howe many areas did not. fund, which will support worthwhile initiatives Coming up – June 11 - Last Bingo for the in Alliance and area – forever. They were toast- season; June 20 – Circle Square sponsored Man ed and roasted by fellow employees, their peers, Hunter race, first time combination of Man many friends and family including their three Tracker and Tough Mudder – check it out, could daughters Erin, Jill and Leanne ( with hubby be lots of fun. Mike and daughters Emily and Madison). Approximately 175 Affordable coverage for Albertans ages 65+ persons attended. Our Grade 12 graduates all had family attending the cerIf you’re an Albertan age 65 or older, consider emonies and visiting over the weekend. Visiting with the the benefits of a Seniors Plus plan from Gamroth family were Jacey’s Alberta Blue Cross. great-grandma – Margret Our plans top up government-sponsored Brightman from Valemount, coverage, giving you practical benefits— BC; grandparents – Paul and without a medical review. Gloria Cinnamon from Mount 15055AA0 Robson, BC and Arlene and Ed Galm from Galahad; uncle Call us today for a free information package! Jody from Mount Robson and 1-800-394-1965 toll free great aunt Sheila and uncle Dave from Winfield, BC. ch Within your rea Shane Neilson and family’s company included grandma Anne Neilson; uncle Mike Neilson from Burnaby, BC; dental care | vision care | podiatrist | chiropractor | preferred hospital accommodation | accidental death benefit aunt Brenda Neilson from

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Stettler, two on Saturday and one in Stettler on Sunday, cheering on Jaiden Stotz whose 16-year-olds team won the tournament. Bill and Joyce managed to drive to Drayton Valley in the morning to watch Larry play ball before back to Stettler for the final girls game. Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren enjoyed last Saturday in Red Deer with daughter Elva who had purchased tickets to the Charlie Pride show, which was “really great. The caretakers, Dale and Melody Kent are hard at work at the Gadsby Cemetery, starting another successful year for the Omega Circle. The Circle is desperately looking for young members who are willing to devote a small amount of time for a great cause. When you pick up the mail Wednesday, read

this, stop everything and come over to the Bank Building for coffee, cake and a fruit tray. Stay for the general meeting if interested, add your say on whether the Gadsby District Hobby Club remains active. Everyone welcome to either or both events.

Say hi to Celeste! Celeste is a petite bundle of energy and is about one year old. She likes to rule the roost; her foster mom says she lets her cats know who is in charge! She has come a long way from scared and unsocial to comfortable and very loving. Celeste loves to play and carry her toys everywhere! She has the softest and most unique coat; our pictures don t do her justice. It s quite different! Celeste has started to learn commands and will sit for a treat; she is a very smart girl. She would be a very loving companion and furever friend! Please call 403-741-6128 to meet Celeste.

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HEARTLAND YOUTH CENTER’S 23 ANNUAL

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Saturday, June 6 - Stettler Community Hall

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DONOR 59TH STREET LIQUOR STORE ALBERTA PRAIRIE RAILWAY EXCURSIONS ALBERTA TREASURY BRANCH ALEXIS LAWLOR ALICIA’S LITTLE NAIL PLACE ALLIED VESSEL FABRICATION AMPKO ELECTRIC APPLE DRUGS ASPEN FORD AND GOLDEN RULE MARKETING

BADGER DAYLIGHTING BAGSHAW ELECTRIC BAKER HUGHES BALTIMORE FINANCIAL SERVICES BIG PAPA’S VENTURES INC. BILL’S FARM SUPPLIES BISSETT FAMILY BODY TREATS BY CAYLA TAYLOR

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BOSTON PIZZA / PANDEMONIUM PAINTBALL BRENNAN AUTO BODY BRENDA’S COZY CAFÉ CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED CANADIAN TIRE / MOSAICS BY TRACY CANALTA CAS TECH / TOWN TROPHY & GIFTS CENTRICA ENERGY CERVUS EQUIPMENT CHAPMAN & COMPANY Chartered Accountants

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Stettler

DONATED ITEM Budweiser Anheuser - Busch neon sign

DONOR CHAPMAN & COMPANY Chartered Accountants

Train excursion & dining experience for 20 GC Golf Bag with accessories Framed Elvis print signed by artist Pamper yourself - Beauty Basket Auto. Glencross Washington Capitals jersey Stocked Molson Canadian bar fridge Framed NHL print

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CHAR’S BEAUTIQUE

COFFEE TREE CONCORDE AUTOMOTIVE CONSULTING SERVICES CO-OP COUNTRY GLAM MAKEUP & LASHES CR GLASS CRYSTAL STEWART CUTTIN CORNERS DEBBEEZ FLOWERS DON’S CAR SALES DRUMMOND FAMILY EAST CENTRAL HOCKEY SCHOOL

Double Date Night Package inc. limo ride to dinner at BPs; 4 tickets to Shooter Jennings concert Oct 8, Stettler Portable propane heater $1000 Cash Draw sponsor 4 pc Tuscany patio set with umbrella Lug 3 pc travel set ’55 Chevy convertible The Cooking Room - Cooking Lesson for 4 Rustic bench/ planter Free consultation & 1st session permanent hair removal under arms Sports fan gift box inc puzzles, movies, Stanley Cup popcorn maker

’55 Chev ble conver ti pedal car

60 in 1 arcade games table

Blue Jays tickets vs Boston Red Sox and NY Yankees and 3 nights at Hotel VIctoria Gift basket inc. for Cut & Color; Passion Parties shower, gel, body whip; handmade necklace and earrings Coffee maker and gift basket Car appraisal Liquor gift basket Lash package Straight wall gazebo Wooden art work Pedicure gift basket Oilers and Flames car flags Wine gift basket Jukebox Grit hockey bag; hockey gloves; int. Reebok stick and tape Crystal light Blue jean quilt 50’s style Chevrolet bench

ELMTREE HEALTHSTORE ELPHA SENFT EXTENSIVE PDR BY LEO DOUCET FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC - DR SMITH / DAWN MCCALLUM Gift basket inc Stimtec 2 device, roller, laser & massage treatments FELICITY WEYMER RMT NATURAL THERAPY MASSAGE 2 Wheat Belly books FOUNTAIN TIRE 4 tires Gift certificate GILBERT FINANCIAL SERVICES Pair of Oilers or Flames tickets in lower bowl - you pick regular season game + $150 Gift certificate to restaurant of your choice! GITZEL KREJCI DAND PETERSON Broadway across Canada show“the Wizard of Oz and hotelFeb. 27/16 GITZEL KREJCI DAND PETERSON Broadway across Canada show Annie April 30/16 GITZEL KREJCI DAND PETERSON Broadway across Canada shows Once (Nov 14/15) and Dirty Dancing (Jan 9/16) and hotel GOODSENSE HEALTHCARE Spa Party for Two! BOSTON PIZZA Guy Buffet - “Quartet” print GORD’S TRUCKING 20 yds of 3/4” crushed gravel delivered within Town/County of Stettler GRANDFIELD FAMILY AND 60 in 1 arcade game - cocktail table SAVAGE DRUGS

$25 BP’s GC; 3 paintball packages 5 pc patio set with fire table Catered dinner party for 8 4 Monster Jam tickets and pit passes Easy Share Kodak camera; LOVE mosaic Travel gift basket and 1 night Gift certificate Samsung Tablet Genesis Men’s Bike Kids John Deere power loader Swirlo frozen dessert maker

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DONOR GUNS & GAMES SOURCE FOR SPORTS BOSTON PIZZA BOSTON PIZZA GRANDFIELD FAMILY HADLEY CONTRACTING HANNA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB / STETTLER GOLF CLUB

HEARTLAND AUTO INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY HEARTLAND INDUSTRIES HILINE FARM EQUIPMENT - Wetaskiwin HILINE FARM EQUIPMENT - Wetaskiwin HILINE FARM EQUIPMENT - Wetaskiwin HOME HARDWARE HOOPFER CONSTRUCTION HYC HYC KEYSTONE & TORCH CLUBS ID APPAREL J.T. AUTO BODY/ EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY JAMES MARSHALL TRUCKING

JERILYNE RAAB JEFF’S AUTOMOTIVES JEWEL THEATRE / A & W / T.A.K.OILFIELD SERVICES JOHN’S JOHN’S / COAST EDMONTON PLAZA HOTEL JOHNSON CONNOR AGENCIES J’S FASHIONS & DANCE J’S FASHIONS & DANCE J’S FASHIONS & DANCE J’S FASHIONS & DANCE JUDES LIQUOR STORE KAL TIRE KARIN PHIBBS KEITH’S REFRIGERATION KENT & LEANN GRAHAM KENT & LEANN GRAHAM KOEHLER FINANCIAL SERVICES

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DONATED ITEM Framed Beatles print with platinum LP Joe DiMaggio “sliding into 3rd” print Will Rafuse - “Jazz Cat Alley” print Wireless blue tooth stereo Retro Bar pkg inc 2 lit signs

DONOR KIM & JUSTIN TANNER KIM & JUSTIN TANNER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Gift certificate for two for 18 holes and cart in Hanna; 2 rounds of 9 - Stettler Tommy Bahama party cooler Retro purse 4 CASE shop stools 2 New Holland shop stools 2 Versatile shop stools 3 piece bistro set Wooden patio cooler with birdhouse & redneck mugs Outdoor fireplace Stuffed Kids Toy Bag Auto. Getzlaf Anaheim jersey

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Stock Car Racing Experience for 4! 20 yds -2” rainbow decorative rock delivered within Town/ County of Stettler - no tandem just truck and trailer Scentsy Basket Tie Down strap kit Greased Lightning Party! Vegas trip for Two 2 Gold Buckle CFR Finals tickets & 1 night accomodation Coke Cooler Baby girl outfit 3-6mths with shoes 2yr old girl outfit 6 yr boy outfit with shoes Skech-flex shoes girls size 4 Keurig Machine & Baileys gift basket $200 Gift certificate Spring Cabin Fever quilt DeWalt Drill & Impact kit Black & Decker trimmer and edger Keurig coffee maker Lounge Swing with umbrella

Auction - 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome to auction and dance Dance to Kraze 101.3

Copper Point Golf trip

“Flashback to the 50’s” Theme ARE ALL ACCEPTED AT THE LIVE AUCTION

LAWLOR JEWELRY

LEGGINGS SHOP LETTY DOCHERTY LITTLE KEEPSAKES LUCY COBB LUXXE HAIR STUDIO MAPPIN INSPECTION METALEX MICHAEL LOMENDA MOSAICS BY TRACY MOSAICS BY TRACY / CANADIAN TIRE OK TIRE OLD FASHIONED CANDY ON DECK ENERGY SERVICES ONE BETTER HAIR DESIGN

ONE BETTER HAIR DESIGN OTHERSIDE FAMILY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE / HYC OTHERSIDE FAMILY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE PANDA FLOWERS PANDEMONIUM PAINTBALL / BOSTON PIZZA PARCELS TRUCKING PARCELS TRUCKING

PATRICK MAHER, RBC Dominion Securities PAUL LINDLEY, Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse PEAVEY MART PERFORMANCE FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTRE PETER DIDRICHSEN “Sports Fanatic” PFEIFFER HOUSE OF MUSIC PFEIFFER HOUSE OF MUSIC PHARMASAVE

“Smitty’s/Charlie’s” ’56 Pontiac Laurentian goes on the auction block at 9 p.m.

Family Dogsledd ing experien ce

DONATED ITEM Fitbit - size large Fitbit- size small 10 lbs of sausage - May 2016 Large tent rental GC- setup and take down inc 10 karat white gold .25ct Canadian Diamond “Love in Motion Pendant” Pandora shimmering and lace earrings, pendant and ring set Mom & Me gift basket ”Signs of the Seasons” quilt Large stuffed giraffe “Vacationing with Friends” painting Gift basket Family Dogsledding Adventure Backyard fire bowl Autographed Jersey Boys DVD, poster and CD Mosaic mirror Dreams & Memories mosaic; Easy Share Kodak camera Custom wheel/ rim pkg up to $1000 Door prize bouquet Garmin Golf GPS loaded with over 30000 courses Gift basket inc GC hair cut, color, style; hair products; straight iron ; blow dryer Men’s gift basket $100 dinner Gift certificate and HYC lobster plaque $50 x 2 Gift certificates Bird Bath $25 BP’S Gift certificates; 3 paintball packages BMW 6v car Battle of Alberta - 2 reg season Oilers tickets - date TBA when schedule is out Pit Bike - 110 cc Inflatible paddleboard with carry bag and pump Pancake Zoo friends pan 3mth membership; 1 hr fitness consult; 1/2 hr followup 1972 Team Canada jersey Adidas HD 220 Headphones Mobile Handsfree Media Music player Unique West Ladies 3pc travel set

DONOR PINNED UP PIPE TECH INTEGRATION LTD. / UNITED TANK INSPECTIONS

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DONATED ITEM Verge flat iron Graceland trip - flights for 2; 3 nights accomo. Memphis, Tennessee Ponoka Stampede Fun! 2 tickets June 25- Pro Rodeo and Sawyer Brown concert ; June 30 Chuckwagons and Josh Turner concert (Section 1, row 6) 16” x 20” canvas print Gift certificate

REMEDY ARTS STUDIO Stephanie Hadley Art party for 8 RICHARDS INSURANCE SERVICES/ CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE and RICHARDS HOUSESITTING SERVICES 10kt yellow & white gold dangle earrings ROYAL BANK / HANNA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Golf shoe bag with accessories; 18 holes and cart for 2 in Hanna SARAH HALVERSON Rustic porch chair STETTLER REGISTRY Blackbull Golf resort for 2 with cart SCHNELL HARDY JONES Kenmore 6 burner BBQ SCHOFER FAMILY Kobo E-Reader SCHWARTZ HOME BUILDING CENTRE Playhouse SEARS LG microwave SHERRY’S SCRAP ‘N SHOP Scrapbooking gift basket SHUCKBURGH FAMILY Patio solar light & Stinger Bug Zapper SKALEY LANDSCAPING 3 -12ft Spruce trees & a bale of mulch, with delivery within Town & County of Stettler; placement & labor SOLUTIONCORP INC. 2 Tandem Parachute jumps Gift certificates STETTLER AUCTION MART 2 lawn chairs, blanket, picnic bag STETTLER CAR CLUB / STETTLER GOLF CLUB Group admission to shoot out ; 4 rounds x 9 holes - Stettler Golf STETTLER DODGE Foosball table STETTLER FLYING CLUB Flights for Kids STETTLER GM Big White Ski trip! STETTLER KINETTE CLUB DJ Sponsor STETTLER MOBILE SOLUTIONS Loaded Tech gift basket STETTLER RECREATION CENTRE / STETTLER GOLF CLUB 10 x SRC Family pass ; 4 rounds x 9 holes Stettler Golf STETTLER ROTARY CLUB 4 Planters STETTLER TRAVEL Chimney chair STETTLER VET CLINIC Whirley Popcorn Popper STU LAROSE 1 large bag of firewood TKS CONTROLS Copper Point Resort Golf trip for 2 TD CANADA TRUST FINANCIAL GROUP Big Buck Tire Swing TD CANADA TRUST FINANCIAL GROUP Ipad Air THE ATTIC Gift basket THE BRICK Hayes chair & ottoman

DONOR THE BRICK THE BRONZING BOUTIQUE / DUST FAIRIES THE HIDEAWAY SALON THE SHOE CLOSET & BOUTIQUE THOROGOOD & PINCHES THRIVE 360 LTD. TIM HORTON’S TRENDZ BY TARA TURTLE CLUB CAR WASH VALHALLA FILTRATION VORTEX PRODUCTIONS SERVICES WALMART WARES JEWELERS LTD. WEAVER FAMILY / CAMROSE BEST WESTERN WEATHERFORD WELLS FURNITURE WENGRYN FAMILY WENGRYN FAMILY WESTJET / PERRY & PAULINE CHRISTIAN

WOODY’S AUTOMOTIVES WISH KITCHEN & GIFT WOODY’S WATERCOLORS WOODCRAFT BY DAVE WOODHILL INSTRUMENTATION WOODHILL INSTRUMENTATION CLAUDE DUPONT & TERRY SILBERNAGEL SEAN’S NO FRILLS BLOKE’S BAKERY / WEATHERFORD CANALTA STETTLER AG SOCIETY Q93.3 / STETTLER INDEPENDENT TOWN OF STETTLER PARTY MAXX BAKER HUGHES/ATCO PEAVEY MART / LARSON’S AUTO ELECTRIC STETTLER GM AUTOTRUST / PENGROWTH DAN REID FIVE STAR VENTURES COAST HOTEL EDMONTON DIVERSE SIGNS MALCOLM FISCHER CHARLIE THURSTON

DONATED ITEM Jukebox blue tooth and radio 1 mth unlimited tanning and Mystique lotion A Spa Pedicure Gift certificate Purse, shoes and scarf Disney Infinity PS3 game with 8 figures 1 yr membership & 1 class (12 weeks) Gift basket Tara’s fav things package 3 platinum car washes Outdoor planter Large smoker BBQ accessory package Seiko Mens watch Big Girls PJ Party Cranston Gas Grill Red wagon Y Fliker Summerland Wine Tour for Two! West Jet flight voucher for two; and 3 pc Distinction hardside luggage Pressure washer 3100 psi Henckel 10pc knife set Framed watercolor painting 2 wooden condiment totes Auto. Ramo Flames jersey Framed Van Halen print Auctioneers Meal sponsor Meal donors Nathan’s famous hot dogs Hall rental Advertising Debit machine Poster paper BBQ usage Supporters Car tune up Corporate donors Car painting Dumpster usage Hotel rooms Backdrop Smitty’s Car Consultant 1956 Pontiac Laurentian

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Young students learn political process

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The junior high students from the Byemoor are welcome to attend to appreciate the many School along with the junior high students valued contributions our seniors have made from the Big Valley School completed a six- to our communities. week simulated parliament Kayla Keessar, daughter of project. The task incorpoByron and Linda Wilkie and rated project-based-learning bride-elect of Jerad Wood, and on May 20 the groups will be honoured with a bridal gathered for a final time at the shower on June 7 at 2 p.m. at Byemoor School for a mock the Ramada Inn in Stettler. All parliamentary debate. Durare welcome to attend. LES AND ROSEMARY STULBERG ing the process, the students We send anniversary wish403-579-2403 formed three political parties, es to Art and Lucy Gutsche assumed the role of political who celebrate 62 years of leaders and developed five political policies marriage on June 5. We wish Art and Lucy to debate. It was a good learning exercise for many more happy years together. The Gutsthe students and nice for them to have the op- ches were long time Endiang residents and portunity to develop a hands-on understand- are now retired in Hanna. ing of how politics works. Happy 65th birthday wishes go out to Jack On Thursday, the students from the By- Hayden, celebrating his special milestone on emoor School traveled to Stettler to meet with June 6. Enjoy those pension cheques, Jack. the trustees of the Clearview School DiviMany from our district attended the Hand sion. The students reported on the simulated Hills Stampede on the weekend. It was the parliament project they had just completed. 99th edition and is the longest running conThe Byemoor School kindergarten has also secutively held stampede in the country. been busy. On Tuesday they enjoyed a ride on Mark and Julie Jones along with Greg and the steam train at Stettler. It was the year-end Debbie Herzog of Delia spent a few days trip for the class. On Friday, the kindergar- touring points of interest in Saskatchewan. ten hosted Grandma’s Day when they were The Herzogs celebrated their 33rd wedding joined by many of their grandmas for an en- anniversary on the trip. tertaining afternoon. Jesse Jack was in Calgary on the weekend Remember the coffee party at the Endmoor playing on the girls’ hockey team, the CenDrop-in Centre on June 4 at 2 p.m. It is one tral Alberta Rage. The team won the bronze of the events planned to mark Seniors’ Week, medal in the Calgary AAA Invitational tourwhich has been proclaimed from June 1-7. nament. Way to go, Jesse. The County is providing a fruit tray and all Some ladies from our community attended the Strawberry Tea held in Scapa on Monday. The Strawberry Tea has been a long-running tradition in Scapa. Thought for the day — “Be kind to unkind people, they need it the most.”

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ning. Keep the stories and pictures coming in. There are many 50th anniversary pictures that are still needed. We are starting to file stories and we need your story submitted so we can get it on file. Deadline is June 30/15 and we will be calling folks encouraging them to get their story in. If you need help writing your story, please contact a committee member.” Sorry the news is short this week, if you have anything exciting happening in your family, please let me know so I can give it a plug here. Here is my joke for the week, enjoy: Two little kids are in a hospital, lying on stretchers next to each other outside the operating room. The first kid leans over and asks, “What are you in here for?” The second kid says, “I’m in here to get my tonsils out and I’m a little nervous.” The first kid says, “You’ve got nothing to worry about. I had that done when I was four. They put you to sleep, and when you

wake up they give you lots of Jell-O and ice cream. It’s a breeze.” The second kid then asks, “What are you here for?” The first kid says, “A circumcision.” “Whoa!” the second kid replies. “Good luck, buddy. I had that done when I was born. Couldn’t walk for a year.” Have a great week.

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Andrew Bauman of Stettler Midgets catches the ball just in time as Tanner Cameron of Rimbey tries to make it to the base.

Independent Staff Stettler’s Midget baseball team has added yet another win to their tabulations, making it 3-0 since the beginning of the season. Midgets hosted and defeated Rimbey 17-12 on Wednesday, May 27 in a game, which was interrupted a few times due to lightning and possibility of rain. “We played six complete innings of play when the game was called on account of darkness,” said coach Jeff Lee.

“A short break for the lightning to pass over in the third inning lengthened the evening,” he added. Lee described the game as “a great pitching night for Stettler pitchers - Jordan Lee, Ben Bauman and Tye Mulgrove.” “Two highlights for the night was the two run out of the park home run hit by Ben Bauman in the first inning of play and the 11 pitch sequence that Tye Mulgrove pitched in the 5th inning to strike out three in a row to retire the

side,” Lee added. The next day, Midgets traveled to Edberg and took their first defeat of the season with a score of 8-6. Midgets host Sylvan Lake at 6:30 p.m. today, Wednesday at the Sportspark. In Peewee action, Stettler Storm comfortably won over Innisfail at home last week with a 17-7 scoreboard, but suffered a 22-8 loss to Blackfalds in their away game on Monday.

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Sabrina Broemeling of Stettler U14 girls team kicks the ball to thwart a Camrose attack as Abby Musgrove and Avery Chick observe the position during their game on Wednesday, May 27.

Stettler’s U14 girls ended up losing their home game 2-1 to the visiting Camrose on Wednesday, May 27, but while the score didn’t show a win, the game was not a total disappointment for coach Kennedy Fisher. “It was an unfortunate loss because the girls worked very hard. Especially in the last couple of minutes we had a lot of chances and really pressed but just couldn’t make it happen,” Fisher said. “But the girls have improved so much and it’s games like these that really exemplify that,” she added. “Both myself and the other coaches are extremely proud of them and how much they’ve developed throughout the season.”

In other games, Stettler U12 boys defeated Camrose 7-2 on Tuesday, May 26 and won handsomely 6-1 over Ponoka on Thursday, May 28. U12 girls defeated Ponoka yet again, with a score of 5-0 on Thursday, May 28. U14 boys had a tough game against Sylvan Lake but managed come out with a 5-4 win on Wednesday, May 27. U16 boys however, lost their away game to Lacombe on Tuesday, may 26 with a 4-1 score. U16 girls lost 4-1 to Camrose in an away game on Tuesday, May 26 but tied with Lacombe 2-2 at home two days later. U18 girls won over Sylvan Lake with a convincing 3-0 result at home on Wednesday, May 27.

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Stettler Smash capture gold in U14 final: The Stettler Smash U14 girls captured gold at the tournament this past weekend here in Stettler. With lucky mascots “Steven and Chiniqua” supporting them, the Smash won their tournament by going undefeated in their first three qualifying games, followed by a close game in the A final against Olds. The final game was all tied up 3-3 after the first three innings with great pitching and defensive plays by both teams. Stettler pulled ahead by two in the fourth inning and was up 9-4 after five. In the last “open” inning the Smash scored four more runs in the top of the inning and held on to win the final 13-4.

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continued from page 8 has emerged from its chrysalis. The class is Kinder-Kids have been busy this month planning to release all butterflies by the end touring around Stettler. So far they have vis- of the school year. ited Dairy Queen, Sobeys, a dental office, the This week, grades 4 to 9 students look forSteam Train, the P & H Elevator and finally ward to travelling to Wainwright for another the Stettler Hospital. Students have looked track meet on June 2. With the final count forward to the field trips, and have enjoyed down on until the end of school, June will learning about important parts of our com- prove to be a very busy month. Stay tuned munity. “The train station was my favourite Stettler. because the trains were awesome, and it was cool to see the different grains,” stated Whip, a kindergarten student. Jack, another student, enjoyed Good Fences Make Good Neighbours! Dairy Queen the most - “I liked when we got ice cream before our lunch,” he said. • Oilﬁeld • Chain Link The Kinder-Kids have many • Commercial • Page Wire more field trips ahead of them • Residential • Rail Fence in the month of June. • Farm Fencing • Corrals Grade 2 has been busy with • Barbed Wire • Fence Installation their Small, Crawling and • Wood • Removal Flying Critters unit. They • Vinyl have recently welcomed some painted lady caterpillars to watch as they change from Verle Klassen caterpillars to butterflies. It Ph 403-741-4483 • Fax 403-742-4560 has been very exciting this trufence@live.ca week, as their first butterfly

months, every second Wednesday evening starting at 7:15 p.m., doors open at 6:30. A big “congratulations” goes out to the jackpot winner at the last Bingo evening on Wednesday, May 27. The next monthly village meeting will be held the evening of June 25, starting at 7 p.m. These are very important meetings and they would like to see everyone attend. Casino nights are June 27 and 28, so if you can help out with this, please call Lorraine Hankins at 403-742-3937. This would be very much appreciated, thank you. The money earned for this stays in the community, so this activity helps our village in upcoming projects that need doing. A big thank you in advance for helping out. Any birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, trips, company, etc., coming up in the future or have happened, please contact me at 403-742-5317, and it will be added to our column. Thank you and hope everyone has a fantastic week.

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After tools, another interesting collection on display Florence Johnston begin at the end of June. and Lois Miller of Big She already has plans Valley Historical Sofor a summer teen book ciety have been very club, game and activity busy working in their evenings and she will south green baggage be holding a senior’s LINDA STILLINGER car putting on disdrop-in “Computer 403-876-2479 play another 265 sets Club” every Friday of salt and pepper shakers. This adds morning beginning at 10 a.m. for those to their existing collection to bring the who need a little help learning to master total to approximately 1500 sets. This their electronic devices. We are delightnewest addition is from Cecile Atkin- ed to have her input in the planning of son of Sherwood Park who visited Big the library’s “Kid’s Carnival” which was Valley a couple of years ago and was so such a hit last year and is scheduled to impressed with the society’s wonderful take place on the August long weekend. collection that she generously donated The library is looking forward to a fun her own collection. It has taken awhile and exciting summer of great programto make the new display cases for them, ming with Kelsey’s talented input. but now they are finally on display. This The Elks’ annual Memorial Golf salt and pepper shaker collection began Tournament honoring Brothers Elmer in 1990 when the Historical Society re- Kerbes and Lloyd Duncan was held on ceived 285 sets from Mrs. Roche Ran- May 31 with 50 golfers hitting the links. don. This was followed by the huge 869 The Kurt Watts team, consisting of Barb set collection from Angie Van den Bon in Skocdopole, Zachary Duncan and Russ 1992.There are also about 60 sets from a McCrindle, ate up the course with six variety of donors. Amazingly there are under par. The day started off dreary very few duplicates among this huge dis- and hazy but after a hearty breakfast was play and it is quiet entertaining to see cooked to order, by tee off time the sun the various themes such as vegetables or burst forth and the day turned out perfect animals. If you would like to see them, for the occasion. Annette and Sharon precome on down to the green baggage cars sented the plaque to the winners under when the train is in. The baggage cars bright skies and a few comments were are open at train times and everyone is heard that our two good friends were welcome to join the train tourists to have probably looking out for us. A lot of efa look. fort goes into making this a high point of The Big Valley Municipal Library is the Elks season and the prime organizer very pleased to welcome back Kelsey was again Len Currie and we thank him. Mailer as our 2015 summer student. Fellow Elks assisted in cooking breakThanks to the wonderful support of our fast and beef on a bun for lunch and the hardworking Friends of the Library soci- sausages for breakfast were looked after ety, we have been able to hire our sum- by Bill. Hole 5 refreshments were on mer student one month earlier than usual. Kent and much appreciated. All in all it Kelsey will be making a school visit this was a great day and we thank all of you Thursday, June 4 to promote our Sum- who took the time out to remember Elmer Reading Club, which is scheduled to mer and Lloyd. See you next year.

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BERG Iona Mae Hankins was born at home, north of Westwoods Community Centre on December 15, 1922. She was the oldest living child of Oscar and Louisa Hankins. Iona went to school, by horseback or on foot, to a one room schoolhouse at Willow Park. Here she met many lifetime friends. Iona grew up through the great depression of the 30’s and worked from home as soon as she could, housekeeping and doing chores for several families in the district and in Lacombe. She came to Gadsby in 1943 to work for a bachelor who hadn’t finished threshing the previous fall and needed someone to do the cooking. In 1950, Iona married Paul Berg (the above mentioned bachelor) and in 1954 their only child, Paulette was born. In her younger years, one of Iona’s interests was cooking. Angel food cakes from scratch being her most famous. It was nothing to see 12 or more people around her dining room table. Her favourite bedtime reading - a recipe book! For relaxation she loved to embroider and made many pillow cases, dresser scarves and tablecloths which she gave away as gifts and donated to the craft table at the Omega Bazaar. She was a lifetime member of the Gadsby Omega Circle and UCW. Later, with the help of Paulette, she made quilts for family including a huge horse quilt for her grandson. She was noted for her flowers, indoor and outside. She once had a Fuccia plant that took over the porch and everyone had to go around it to get in the kitchen. When arthritis came to stay, she put down her egg beater and embroidery needle and took up hidden word puzzles, Canasta and Bingo! She enjoyed visiting, shopping and traveling. In 1993, with Paulette and Percy, her brother Bob and Betty, Iona took a trip to Oregon and on through to Nebraska where she reconnected with cousins on both sides of her family. In 1995 with the same four she was able to see the Yukon and Alaska. She was thrilled when 174 people came to wish her a Happy 80th Birthday. And in 2007 she again enjoyed a birthday party in Gadsby to celebrate her 85th Birthday. In 2009 Iona moved to Heart Haven Lodge in Stettler and made many more lasting friendships with residents and staff. Iona resided in Heart Haven Lodge for seven years, her last few weeks prior to her passing, she was in the care of the Stettler Medical Staff. She passed away Monday, May 18, 2015. Iona leaves to mourn her death, her daughter Paulette (Percy) Heer; granddaughter Christy (Curtis) Wideman; grandson John (Jewel) Heer; seven great grandchildren: Matthew, Clayton and Josie Wideman, Brooke and Samantha Heer, Hannah Winter and Bailey Heer; sisters in law Betty Hankins and Jean Hankins; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her Norway family. Iona was predeceased by her parents Oscar and Louisa Hankins, her husband Paul Julius Berg, her brothers ‘Bob’ Robert, Clarence and Douglas Hankins, sister in law Verna Hankins and infant sister Minnie Anne Hankins. Funeral services were held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:30 PM with Rev. Karl Faltin officiating. Granddaughters Christy Wideman and Jewel Heer gave loving tributes of their grandmother. Musicians Doug and Shirley McKay presented their gifts of music as they sang “One Day at a Time” and “Where the Roses Never Fade.” Honorary Pallbearers were Iona’s Nieces and Nephews Debbie (Ray), Dale (Irene), Helen (Harvey), Patsy (Rene), Barb (Ken), Barry, John (Lorraine), Jim (Monica), Alan (Cheri), Jude and Omega Circle Ladies; Active Pallbearers were Grandsons John Heer, Curtis Wideman, Great Grandsons Matthew Wideman, Clayton Wideman, Friends Stan Quance, Dwight Quance, Kyle Vaine, and Wes Carey as Iona was laid to rest at Omega Cemetery in Gadsby. Family and friends gathered in the Education Wing of St. Peter Lutheran Church for a time of fellowship and a light luncheon graciously served by the Lutheran Ladies. Memorial donations may be made to Omega Circle, Box 11, Gadsby, AB T0C 1K0. Condolences may be sent to family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.

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DIDRICHSEN, Finn Michael Born: Sept. 7, 1926, Sollerod, Denmark Died: May 21, 2015: Stettler, Alberta “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” (Proverbs 17:22) Finn Didrichsen passed away at the Stettler Hospital at age 88 from kidney failure resulting from diabetes. Finn was predeceased by his parents, Hans Peter and Henny; his brother Ib; his wife, Mary Cecilia (Mac) in 2009; his son, Peter in 2014. He is survived by his daughters, Sara (Neil) of Stettler and Nora of Calgary, and his grandson, Andrew (Leah) of Calgary. Finn is also survived by his sisters, Lilian, Grete and Inge in Denmark and many nieces and nephews. Finn had worked at the Stettler Hospital as a medical orderly for 28 years. He also worked as an ambulance attendant/EMT for several years. Finn’s work was much more than a job to him. His greatest joy was to provide care and comfort to patients and, as anyone who ever met him would know, to make people laugh at every opportunity. Finn was born in Denmark and always remained a proud Dane and a proud Canadian. He always spoke happily of his childhood in Denmark and of all his family. Still, something akin to a spirit of adventure led Finn to first leave Denmark in his twenties. He and a friend moved to England and worked on a farm for a year and taught themselves English. Finn then lived in Scotland for two years working for a resort hotel in Dunoon. In 1951 Finn made the transatlantic journey to Canada docking in Halifax. Finn worked with crippled children in Collingwood and London, and in operating rooms in Peterborough . Finn then headed west, hitchhiking to Alberta en route to his intended destination of the Yukon. While meeting with an employment counsellor in Edmonton, Finn found work at the Aberhart Sanatorium in Edmonton. Finn was hired on there and treated patients with tuberculosis at the sanatorium in the 1950’s when tuberculosis was rampant. Finn moved to Stettler in the mid-1950’s to work at the hospital. At the time he was unaware that a nice single nurse from Ireland, named Mary Cecilia McDermott, had arrived at Stettler before him and was already working at the hospital. Finn proposed to Cecilia less than a year after meeting and the two of them were married for 50 years until Cecilia passed away in September 2009. As a team they were known in the community as simply “Mac and Finn.” After their marriage Mac and Finn resided in Stettler and raised three children. Ironically Finn passed away on what would have been their 56th wedding anniversary. Finn was well known in the community. In 1976 he was named the (male) Citizen of the Year for Stettler. He was president of the Alberta Association of Nursing Orderlies for about six years until his retirement. In his spare time, Finn enjoyed painting and he was an avid gardener. He liked to put out international flags around his home on special occasions. He was an Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Eskimos fan even in the worst of times. Finn was an animal lover and most recently had two beloved rabbits, Spike and Smyke Finn had a wonderful singing voice, was a whiz cribbage player, a keen storyteller, and a natural born comedian. The family wishes to thank the empathetic staff of the Stettler Hospital who provided such outstanding loving care to Finn. The family also wishes to thank the staff and residents of Heart Haven Lodge who were so good to Finn during his too-short residence there. Finn gave freely to many charities. For those who wish to do so in his memory, Finn would encourage them to donate to any of their favourite charities. Funeral Services were held at Christ King Catholic Church, Stettler Friday, May 29, 2015. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.brennenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of BRENNEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, Stettler. Box 193, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0. 403-742-3315.

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announcements Obituaries BRENCHLEY Mr. Charles James Thomas “Jim” Brenchley passed away in Stettler, AB on May 25, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Born, 1931, at the family home near Scollard, AB, Jim grew up in the Scollard area and took his schooling at Snake Lake. He was a school bus driver for many years as well as a farmer in the Scollard and Big Valley areas. In 1954 he married, Marie (nee Wiland) at Big Valley. Predeceased by his Father Charles; Mother Ida; sisters, Francis and Bess; and his Grandson Chad; Jim is survived by wife, Marie Brenchley; sisters, Jean (Jack) Savage and Josephine Cornellsson; brother-in-law, Ron Moore; his children, Brad (Kathy) Brenchley, Myrna (Doug) Brown, Wayne Brenchley, and Gail (Chris) Baker; Grandchildren Lea-Anne (Stuart), Steven (Krista), Bobbi (Ian), Dallas, Allison, Levi (Shantel), Kailey and Morgan; Great Grandchildren, Benni, Indy, Jordan, Abby, Etta, Khyll, Jordan, Reighly. Auston, Alanaah, Domonic, Maison, and Rhyley. Numerous other Family Members and many good friends. At the Family’s request, Donations may be made to the Stettler Health Services Foundation (S.H.S.F.) - Home Care or to the Kidney Foundation - Peritoneal Dialysis. Interment Service was be held at Lake View Cemetery, Stettler, Alberta at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015. A Celebration of Jim’s Life was held at Brennen Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, followed by a time of Fellowship and light refreshments at the Big Valley Drop-In Centre, Big Valley, Alberta. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.brennenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Stettler. Box 193, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0. 403-742-3315.

BIGNELL Margaret (Diane) Bignell was born in Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 1947. She was the only child of Bill and Mary Lancaster, where she grew up in Oakville, Ontario. Margaret (Diane) pursued her Bachelor of Nursing Degree and graduated from the University of Toronto, while working at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Toronto. Later she moved to British Columbia in 1978 where she met her loving partner and best friend Donald Bignell. On July 31, 1981 they were married and lived in White Rock, BC. They later moved to Barrier, BC in 1993 and settled on a small farm where she expressed her love for animals with her sheep, lambs and dogs meanwhile still fulfilling her nursing career. Wanting to be closer to family Don and Diane moved to Mirror in 1998 to share in the joy of her love of animals, spending time with her husband, grandchildren, family and dear friends. She retired in the spring of 2014 from a dedicated 45 years of her nursing career. Diane passed away at the Lacombe Hospital on May 30, 2015 surrounded by her family and dear friends. Diane is survived by her husband Don Bignell of Mirror; step children Melvin (Carrie) of Bawlf, Sandra (Dean) of Lashburn, SK and Cheryl (Peter) of Winnipeg, Kim (Troy) of Camrose; 11grandchildren; brothers and sisters in law: Kendall (Shirley), Jerry (Annabelle), Myra (Jim) Greig, Sharon Duncan and Dixie Bignell; aunts Frances Bignell and Jenny Rottenfusser; as well as nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents Mary and Bill Lancaster, parents in law Chester and Gertrude Bignell, brothers in law Lloyd Bignell and Lloyd Duncan. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, 4707-70 Street, directly south of Wal-Mart. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation or a charity of your own choice c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

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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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The Family of JOHN GORDON wish to thank everyone for their cards, calls, food, prayers, flowers, donations to charities and kind words of condolence after Johns passing. We would also like to thank Points West staff and residents and Stettler Hospital staff for all their special care and consideration while John was there. We truly appreciate all of your kindness and your generosity will not be forgotten. JENNY GORDON AND FAMILY

I would like to thank everyone for all the prayers and support, the visits, hugs, phone calls, flowers, foods and donations. To Dr Drummond and staff I will be forever grateful. Special thanks to the Stettler Hospital staff and EMS for giving care from the heart. To Pastor Ross for his hospital visits and to mom’s “family” at Heart Haven for six wonderful years there. To Pastor Karl Faltin, the Lutheran Ladies, our Church family and especially to Doug and Shirley for their compassion and love through their music and friendship. To Jeanne for the photos. Thank you to my husband and family who were by my side and to Verna, Dean and staff at Stettler Funeral Home for honoring mom so well. Everyone made this time more bearable. Thank you. PAULETTE HEER

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Obituaries BALLA A graveside service will be held on June 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake View Cemetery for the late Thomas Balla. Sylvia & Carol Anne

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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

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1120

Drafting & Design

Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler

JT AUTO BODY LTD. GALEN WIEBE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Complete auto body repair & painting

www.gkdpca.com

Call Curt or Rob

FAX: 866-305-5686

Phone 403-742-2869

admin@railsidedesign.com

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 4905 44 AVE., BAY 2, STETTLER

PH: 403-742-4101

4606 - 40 St., Stettler

Professional Accountants LLP

Cleaning

Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA

K K Keen een Klean lean â&#x20AC;˘ Carpet Cleaning

P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca

Washing 403-742-6970 403-742-6970 403-740-9782

4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB

403-742-3141 www.numeratax.com

403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)

1130

FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.

1090

5â&#x20AC;?Continuous Eaves â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gutter Cleanâ&#x20AC;? Leaf Protection

1100

403-742-8838

Contractors

DOUBLE

CONTRACTING & FENCING

1100

SPECIALIZING IN

Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, Stettler AB AB info@leschert.net

RANCH & OILFIELD FENCING BOBCAT SERVICES AVAILABLE Phone Josh 403-741-4228

Big Valley, AB

Landscaping

1240

Furnace Cleaning

1193

â&#x20AC;˘ Power Rake â&#x20AC;˘ Aerate â&#x20AC;˘ Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595

Legal Services

One block East of Scotia Bank

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

Qualified and Reputable

403-742-3418 Glass Shops

C.R. GLASS

LTD.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Service Specialistsâ&#x20AC;?

Randy Long â&#x20AC;˘ Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Automotive Needs

403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler

HEARTLAND GLASS

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

1210

Health Care

4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.

Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule Stettler Professional Building

Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management

403-742-3411

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

ANDERSON

Landscaping

1240

4819 51 Street

LAW OFFICE

Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529

BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE Town & Country Big or Small â&#x20AC;ŚWE DO IT ALL! Phone: 403-742-5830

Please leave a message if no answer

1290

Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net

Gary G. Grant Law Office

Misc. Services

1290

Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395

Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.

Misc. Services

1290

ADVERTISE PROVINCE WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com. 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.

Personal Services

1315

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

Misc. Services

1290

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12345 7ITHIN MILES OF %DMONTON 7ATER 7ELL $RILLING 2ED $EER #ALGARY .EW 'OVERNMENT WATER WELL GRANT STARTS !PRIL 4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! # FOR WATER WELLS AND WATER TREATMENT

")' )2/. View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Tractors

2030

JD 1840 with canopy + 3 pth. 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disc. 1974 F600 grain truck, 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, runs good. Bale feeders. HD11E Allis Chambers cat. 403-741-6968, 340-9280.

Livestock

2100

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. 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

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252 SQUARE hay bales, horse hay quality, 90% meadow brome, 10% alfalfa, no rain, plus second-cut alfalfa. 403-741-4353

1330

4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

BRYON D. BALTIMORE

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Phone: 403-742-4437

Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370

Misc. Services

1260

LL. B.

1196

1260

$48/case

of McCuaig Desrochers

Chiropractor 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta

Legal Services

RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE

Dr. E. LYNES

-Gitzel Krejci Building

Call Barry Harvey

403-309-3300 1-877-223-3311

Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

Chiropractor

JOSH & JAMIE HARDEN

Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656

403-742-4533

403-742-5111

DR. D.G. BECKLUND

*27 years experience*

Contractors

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping people in Motion...â&#x20AC;?

(Beside A & W)

Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca

Website Design, Internet Marketing and Social Media, Management Information Systems. Matching internet applications and services with business processes to develop an Internet presence that fits the organization. Ryan: 403341-0800 / Ryan@ MarketingEssentials.ca

4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

Mo rafting D

Eavestroughing

Thorogood Pinches Certified General Accountants

be tahrlvice S a Se nik

â&#x20AC;˘ Carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Window

Consulting

House Plan Design Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg

1070

All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Stettler Furnace Cleaning

403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:

Chapman and Co.

Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrical We Do Itâ&#x20AC;?

1800

Houses/ Duplexes â&#x20AC;˘ Complete Plumbing & Heating Services â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial and Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Water Conditioning & Pumps â&#x20AC;˘ 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize

Stettler Ph.

403-742-5237 Manufactured Homes

Roofing

1370

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.

3020

STETTLER 5 BDRM. 2 bath house, large family room, garage, fenced yard, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & SD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 403-742-4162

3040

Mobile home to rent in Stettler, 2 bedroom, close to schools and downtown. $950/mo. plus damage deposit. 403-598-5072.

Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Suites

3060

L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Mick oror Frances Phone Ellen at Phone Linda Ernie 403-742-1568 403-742-4448 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

Commercial Property

4110

OIL PATCH BARGAIN. 40 unit motel, Jennifer’s Lodge and R.V. Park, Wabasca, Alberta. High exposure 7.68 acres of highway commercial land, appraised at 2.8M (2012). 60 unit motel/camp, Black Gold Inn, Red Earth Creek, Alberta. High exposure 3 acres of highway commercial land, appraised at 2.4M (2014). Special package pricing of 2.6M for both, (100 rooms) (50% of appraised value) motivated seller-as retiring. Call 587-938-2017 or 780-405-2659. OPPORTUNITY. 10 acres prime highway commercial, approved for 48 pad R.V. Park plus gas/convenience store, boat storage, mini storage, etc. Fully serviced and adjacent to Calling Lake Provincial Park. Asking $275,000 won’t last. Call 587-938-2017 or 780-405-2659.

Motorcycles

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our Big 35th Anniversary Sale!” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12,140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www. pioneersteel.ca.

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

Farms/ Land

4070

FARMLAND. 154.19+/ - title acres w/2210 sq. ft. custom-built home & equestrian facilities in Falun, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 10 in Edmonton. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

4090

Manufactured Homes

SILVERWOOD LUXURY Modular Log Homes. Show Home 311 - 36 Ave. SE, Calgary. Discover how we can design, build & finish your custom log home in weeks. 1-855-598-4120; www.silverwoodloghomes.ca. 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

Motorcycles

5080

2008 SUZUKI Boulevard C109RT,

Motorcycles

Automotive Services

5080

5010

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Public Notices

6010 THE VILLAGE OF DONALDA, UNDER PART 10 TAXATION – DIVISION 1 –

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

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. 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.

GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL

GOVERNMENT ACT, CHAPTER M-26 AND BY THIS PUBLICATION, CERTIFIES THAT

THE ASSESSMENT/TAX NOTICES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY

27, 2015. ALL ASSESSED PERSONS DEEMED TO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR ASSESMENT/TAX NOTICES AS A RESULT OF THIS PUBLICATION.

HAVE BEEN SENT MAY

ANNA VOLK,CAO VILLAGE OF DONALDA P.O.BOX 160, DONALDA, AB T0B 1H0

Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net

Automotive Services

5010

THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS STAN PEARSON Please come in to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize.

This paper is

100%

le Recyclab

County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6

6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE

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.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE

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. 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

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Application for a discretionary use in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6 Land Use Bylaw No. 1443-10 was approved by the Development Authority: 1.

No: Legal Description: Applicant/ Owner: Proposed Development:

DP 15032 SE 33-35-20-W4M Northstar Trucking Ltd. Sand/ Gravel & Surface Mineral Extraction (gravel pit)

No: Legal Description:

DP 15033 Lot 16, Block 1, Plan0520511 (Buffalo Lake Meadows) 322,40345 Rge Rd 211 Bruce & Wendy Olsen Detached Dwelling and Ancillary Building - Oversized (1590 ft2) with a varience to locate the Ancillary Building in the front yard of the parcel and a 25% variance to the front yard setback (from 25 ft. to 18.75 ft.)

Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved with a variance or as a discretionary use: 1.

Transportation #5000-5300

6010

TAX NOTICE Money To Loan

Public Notices

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE

loaded with saddle bags, windshield, cruise (manual), running lights, back rest, 44,500 kms. Excellent Condition! $8100. o.b.o. 403-318-4653

Financial #4400 - #4430

Acreages

5080

2005 KAWASAKI 750 Brute Force, 3311 original kms, excellent condition, consultant driven only. Can be seen at Romar Powersports, Stettler. Asking $6000 o.b.o. Call Bill 403-854-1947.

4150

Buildings For Sale

160 ACRES of bush pasture at Winfield for rent. 1-403-286-1157

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Page 23

Independent CLASSIFIEDS

No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:

2870-2015 Lot 33, Block 6 , Plan 7722835 6104 Spruce Close Sylvain Hotte

Mobile Home >8 Years of Age and Deck 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 17, 2015. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305. Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permint Appliacations have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw No 2060-15: Dave Dittrick Planning & Development Services

Rural Address: Applicant/ Owner: Proposed Development:

No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/ Owner: Proposed Development:

DP 15036 NW 13-38-19-W4M 38273 Rge Rd 19-1 Jo-Ann Dempsey Recreation Facility (Weight Loss Program)

No: Legal Description:

DP 15037 Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 9924620 (Rochon Sands Estates) Neil & Laureen Milne Ancillary Building - Standard Size (672 ft2) with a variance to locate the structure within the front yard of the parcel

Applicant/ Owner: Proposed Development:

Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Stettler No. 6 PO Box 1270, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 not later than June 17, 2015. The notice must contain the reason for the appeal. Jacinta Donovan & Cara McKenzie, Development Ofﬁcers

Independent DISTRICT

Page 24 The Stettler Independent Public Notices

Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

Public Notices

6010

Community Support Services ADULTS/ CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday 6:00 p.m. For more info call Bob 403-820-5583

403-742-4271; 403-742-1887

Estate of

AL-ANON

KEVIN WYNARD ISAACS who died on October 20, 2012

If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by

July 10

and provide details of your claim with Patricia E.B. MacSween Barrister & Solicitor at 4824 51 Street, Red Deer AB T4N 2A5. If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of LOUISETTE FRANCES ROSQUIST who died on March 15, 2015 If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by July 10, 2015 and provide details of your claim with Landman Reule Law OfÀce Barrister & Solicitor at Box 1630, 4819 - 51 St. Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0 If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

DO YOUR PART

RECYCLE

YOUR

Farm rodeo this weekend The Donalda Library welcomes their new librarian Shaleah Fox, and also has new hours starting June 1. Mondays: 2-6p.m., Tuesdays: 1-5p.m., Wednesdays: 2-6p.m. and Thursdays: 6-9p.m.

The Donalda Gallery for the Arts is currently exhibiting Vintage Wedding Dresses, and will remain displayed until June 20.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

Brenda 403-742-0990 Betty 403-742-5673

Donalda Diary

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

Birthday wishes this week go out to Gary Blouin, Matthew McIntosh, Haylie Renschler, Mickey Jaffray, Brendan Kneeland, Jacob Weinzi-

erl, Doug Cockerill, Jade McKay, Ange Montgomery, Devin Blouin, Mike Nims, and Naomi Longeagne. Happy Birthday to all!

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KASHEEN CLOUSON 403-883-2100

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY 403-346-4636 Red Deer www.alzheimer.ab.ca

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

The Donalda Community Promotions had a great turnout at their drive-in move last weekend with a total of 55 cars, which was the second best turnout. Thank you to all the volunteers and those who came out to enjoy a wonderful evening. A reminder that there are no events planned on Canada Day, due to Klondike Days that weekend, which will be packed with festivities. The Donalda & District Ag Society will be having their Ranch Rodeo on June 6. Come on down and enjoy the rodeo.

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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 742-5858

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE

Stettler Steel Wheel

EL WHEEL STE

STAMPEDE

403-742-6568

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

T.O.P.S. (Take Oﬀ Pounds Sensibly) Grace - 403-742-0681 Vivian - 403-742-3935 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and conﬁdential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need. Just Dial - 403-742-1155

STE TT LER AB

NEW FOR 2015

June 12 & 13, 2015 .

STETTLER EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Sanctioned by the Canadian Cowboys Association with Chinook Rodeo Association

Stock Contractor:

Wildrose Amusements Midway

Friday, June 12 • Rodeo Slack - 1 p.m. • Barbecue - Board of Trade - 12 p.m. • RODEO PERFORMANCE - 6:30 p.m. • Ladies of the Heartland • Wild Pony Races (helmets required/vests supplied) • Beer Gardens - 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. • Cabaret in Agriplex with DJ - Dally Up & Dance - 8:30 p.m. $5.00 admission to cabaret

Free on Site Camping Designated Senior Parking Concession on Site ATM on Site

NEW FOR 2015 Stampede Market Daily

Rodeo Tour

Saturday, June 13 • Pancake Breakfast - Downtown - in front of Brenda’s Cozy Cafe - 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Stampede Parade - 11 a.m. • Rib Cook off - following parade • RODEO PERFORMANCE - 6:30 p.m. • Beer Gardens - 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. • The Chevelles Concert in the Agriplex 8:30 p.m. (18 and over) $15.00 admission to Chevelles concert

Sunday, June 14 • Town & County Pancake Breakfast 8 to 10 a.m. • Cowboy Church - 11 a.m. • Mounted Shooters • Junior Steer & Heifer Show - 12 noon - 4 p.m. • Obstacle Course

Ticket Prices: Adults - $15.00; Students - $5.00; Under 6 - FREE RUSH SEATING Discount Advance Tickets check at Stettler Board of Trade ofﬁce For more information call Stettler Board of Trade 402-742-3181

Find us on-line at www.steelwheelstampede.com