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It was a trip back to the 1950s at this year’s Awesome Auction, with many guests dressing up in theme and travelling from far and wide to take a gander at the many items up for grabs, including a long-time HYC volunteer Lloyd Smith’s ‘56 Pontiac Laurentian. Seen here are just some of the more than 300 guests who came to the event, from left, Angie and Cam McCrindle, Cam and Stacey Martz, David Frizzell, Teresa Dolan, and Brian and Erin Prehn.

Awesome Auction rocks around the clock raising money for kids Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER It was a trip back to the ‘50s for supporters of the Heartland Youth Center at the annual Awesome Auction on Saturday, June 6, as people opened their wallets and their hearts to boost Stettler’s youth programs. The “Flashback to the ‘50s” fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in Stettler drew in hungry members of the community for a lobster and steak dinner, followed by a live

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auction and music. During the entire evening, silent auctions were ongoing as bidders tried to out-do each other on items donated by generous business members of the community. The annual event started 23 years ago as a “humble radio auction,” but after a few years, faced with overwhelming generosity from the community’s businesses, expanded to a dinner and live auction and has been going strong ever since. The annual event ran the usual

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Kindergarten students from Christ-King Catholic School stopped by the Stettler Independent office on Wednesday, June 3 for what has become their annual visit to find out how newspapers are made. Here they are seen with their teacher Jaclyn Delhommeau (right), teaching assistant Cristie Johnston, and Independent reporter Stacey Lavallie.

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Men will be strutting their stuff in the Steel Wheel Parade wearing red heels to symbolize their support of women who suffer abuse. They’re also fundraising for the Family Violence Committee and Associations of Communities Against Abuse. Seen here are four of the more than 30 walkers, from left, Don Porter, RCMP Const. Bill Lewadniuk, Wayne Smith and Wayne Gerlock.

Every year, countless individuals suffer abuse at the hands of their partner. Most frequently, it’s women being abused by men, with women supporting women. During the Steel Wheel Stampede parade, however, a posse of men will be showing their support for the abused by strutting their stuff in a set of red heels. The Walk-A-Mile-inHer-Shoes event returns to Stettler this year after a year’s hiatus, and instead of a mile-long walk in West Stettler Park, the walkers will walk with the parade, a central feature of the annual Stampede. The walkers have been gathering pledges for the

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walk, raising money for the Family Violence Committee and the Associations of Communities Against Abuse (ACAA). The money will be used to fund Stettler-based programs to help victims of abuse, regardless of gender. As of Monday, June 8, there were 34 walkers registered for the event, with room for more – though the group is running out of size men’s 11 red heels. There’s a lot of larger and some smaller shoes still available. The group will cut into the parade at William E. Hay Composite School and walk the parade route in heels until the four-way Highway 12 stop near Sobeys and No Frills, where they’ll cut out and switch to their regular men’s wear. Anyone looking for more information, or wanting to sign up to walk, can contact Stephanie Hadley at 403742-3558.

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Detachment mourns the fallen Edmonton constable Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER News of the death of an Edmonton Police Service constable in the line of duty on Monday, June 8 has “hit home” at the Stettler RCMP detachment, even though members didn’t know the officer himself. Const. Daniel Woodall, 35, was shot and killed while serving a warrant on an Edmonton home, which later burned down. Deaths of police officers “seems to be more and more common,” according to acting detachment commander Cpl. Cameron Russell. “You cherish the moments you have – you never know what will happen.” While Russell said he’s fortunate to never have experienced the loss being experienced by mem-

bers of the EPS, the news draws all police officers closer together. “It hits home,” he said. Constables from the detachment will be sent to represent the community at the memorial service for Woodall when it is eventually held, Russell said. Stettler called to assist in Halkirk gun call A Halkirk-area man has been taken into custody and transferred to a hospital for observation after police received reports of a man threatening to harm himself. Though in the Coronation detachment area, due to the severity of the nature of the call, assistance was sought from the Stettler RCMP detachment as well as the Emergency Response Team from Calgary and the Edmonton

bomb squad. Constables also responded from the Consort and Hanna RCMP detachments, Russell said. Police responded to the call around 7 p.m. on June 2, attending a residence south of Halkirk. The man in question had a firearm. According to Cpl. Sharon Franks of the RCMP’s media relations division, two other people were in the residence at the time. Police made contact with the other two in the home, who vacated the premises for their own safety. They were not injured. Unable to make contact with the man allegedly threatening himself, around 5 a.m. police entered the home where the man was found asleep. There, he was taken into custody and later transported to the hospital for observation.

“A number of firearms were located inside the residence, including a 357 magnum hand gun,” Franks said in the press release. Thefts continue to hit industrial area of town Thefts continue to be a problem in the industrial area of town with a 1982 white dodge heavy-duty tow-truck being stolen on June 4. The vehicle has not been recovered and has Alberta licence plate 38J 316. Also stolen from one of the dealerships in the industrial area was a light bar, which is attached to the top of a vehicle. Russell said people need to remember to not leave valuables in their vehicles, not leave keys in vehicles, and to lock their doors as in many of the recent thefts, the vehicles were left unlocked and with keys.

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Hub celebrates its first year Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER It’s been a year since the ribbon was cut out front of the sliding doors of the new gathering place for Stettler’s seniors, fondly dubbed the Hub. The Hub, given the name because it is supposed to be the hub of all sorts of activities, has had heavy use in its first year, from card games to floor curling, dancing, banquets and more. On Wednesday, June 3, members of the community – Hub frequenters, their friends and family, and members of town and county staff – came together to celebrate not only Seniors’ Week, but also a year of Hub activities. Students from the provincially acclaimed Grade 2 choir also came to perform songs and poems for the group, especially winning a volley of laughter with Dr. Seuss’s “And To Think That I Saw It

On Mulberry Street,” which details the tales of a student who does not come in with their homework finished. With grand tales of egg-laying birds and talking cats and arguing worms, the tale becomes increasingly fantastical as it goes on. Al Campbell represented the town while James Nibourg represented the county. “I usually thank all our seniors for blazing the trail for us, but I see people here younger than I am,” Campbell said with a laugh, quickly vacating the speaker’s post for Nibourg. Nibourg said that it was because of the community’s seniors, and the work they put in and the groundwork they set, that Stettler is as wonderful as it is. “We live in the greatest community,” he said. “You guys built this community for us, and we thank you for that.” Visitors enjoyed fruit and vegetable trays as well as a Hub-birthday cake.

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Council recognizes athletic and artistic stars Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Town of Stettler’s council took a moment at the Tuesday, June 2 council meeting to recognize the athletic and artistic contributions of some of Stettler’s youth. First, Nicole Philpot was recognized for her success in bowling, which took her to Nationals in Niagara Falls, Ont., earlier this year. It’s a three-part process for bowlers to compete at nationals, starting with competing to earn a place on the zones team. Once on the zones team, Philpot had to compete to earn a place on the provincial team. Philpot, who bowls twice weekly – once a week in Stettler and once in Sherwood Park, due to the lack of a Youth Bowling Canada program here in the community. It’s required dedication of her family as well as her own drive to succeed, but it worked out for Philpot, whose team took third place at Nationals. It came right down to the wire, too, with Newfoundland-Labrador tight on Alberta’s heels. Through the precise play of the anchor – the last player on the team to bowl and in Alberta’s case, Philpot – Alberta was able to maintain a lead to take the bronze. Council also recognized Stettler’s youth dancers, first bringing forward members of the Rhapsody Girls and Tiny Tenors, and then the

Gracenotes Ensemble. “We want to take some time to recognize our arts,” Mayor Dick Richards said. He said the community, at times, focuses on sports and it’s important to not forget the artists in the community. Both the Rhapsody Girls and Tiny Tenors, and the Gracenotes Ensemble, went to provincials in Edmonton in May and took home first-place honours. Also recognized was Dacia Gramlick for her provincial win in solos. “It’s important we share these success stories whenever possible,” Richards said, praising the commitment shown by the youth and the families that support them. “When you leave (Stettler), I can’t think of any finer representatives of the community,” Richards said of the singers and Philpot. Community tolerant about taxes According to staff, the majority of the feedback received by council regarding the minor tax increases has been mostly positive. Community members seem to be happy with both summer and winter service levels, especially with winter plowing. “When I hear people talk about our staff, they’re saying they’re always working,” Richards said. “We get lots of compliments on community cleanliness.” The mayor also praised staff for

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their safety record, which again is top notch. The comment came up while council was discussing safety day, which is planned for August. According to Melissa Robbins, director of operations at the town, things are improving. “You can see the culture (in the workplace) changing,” she told council. “People realize safety is just part of the day.” Tender awarded Councillor Will Brown declared a conflict of interest and recused himself from the discussion and vote regarding the purchase of two new vehicles for the town. The town is purchasing a 3/4-ton truck and a 1-ton truck, with both Aspen Ford and Stettler Dodge submitting proposals. In the end, council decided to purchase one truck from Ford and the other from Dodge, and Brown rejoined the meeting – but not before councillors joked that they should refuse to tell him the results and leave him wondering. RCMP Review With the retirement of Sgt. Duncan Babchuk, the Stettler RCMP detachment is undergoing review and the town has been contacted as a community partner. As part of the review process, members of council and staff that have frequently worked with the detachment will be interviewed later this month.

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School board nixes some changes in light of new funding Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Clearview School Board trustees elected to nix some of the changes it had made in anticipation of a smaller PC budget before the election, restoring some of the cut services that had been trimmed in order to make the tight numbers provided by the former government. Even with the increased funding under the newly elected NDP government, the board chose to keep some of the cost-cutting measures in place, like reduced trustee meetings, organization memberships, and travel; administration cuts and nonschool based instructional support cuts. The school board had floated the idea of a reduced-days calendar for the coming school year, but has now chosen to re-

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1957 Stettler Rodeo Champ Walt Shuckburgh chosen as this year’s Steel Wheel Stampede Parade Marshall Submitted Rodeo fans many have seen Zeke Thurston’s name in the news this winter as the 20 year old Saddle Bronc Champion of the $50,000 Houston Rodeo. What they probably didn’t know is that some of Zeke’s rodeo genes came from his Grandpa Walt Shuckburgh who was an active professional cowboy in the late 50s and early 60s before he went ranching to feed his growing family. The Shuckburg family settled 3 miles west of Stettler in 1909. The son of Richard (Dyck) Shuckburg, Walt spent his early years riding horseback or walking to school across the very fields where Wal-Mart and UFA now stand. His grandfather William Cole was a retired North West Mounted Policeman and Walt and his cousin Bill Kirtley inherited Willie’s love of horses. Walter soon found compadre’s in the form of other area cowboys and recalls that in the mid 1950s they started a rodeo club with Cassidys, Stuckeys, Weatherlys, Chicks, Turrigans and others from the area. They build a rodeo arena out east at Ralph Innocent’s and hosted a sanctioned rodeo at least once. “We got Hereford cows from Henry Walter’s Imperial ranch at Byemoor for the cow riding before bulls were used very much”. Cutting horse legend Bill Collins was also a great calf roper and Walter spent time practicing with Bill. Walt became very handy with a rope and hired on for area vet Dr. Harrison. It was Walt’s job to travel with Doc Harrison, often by plane to get to various ranches to treat cattle in the bangs program. “Back in those days we ended up

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Walt Shuckburgh (right) receives his trophy as the Bareback Champion in one of the several rodeos he competed in 1957. roping a lot of cattle to get the job done. I worked for Dock Harrison off and on for ten years”. Walt also steer wrestled and rode bareback horses having his best finish in 1958 when he wound up third in Canada in the bareback standings after placing in both round of the bareback competition at the Calgary Stampede. Walt often traveled with Stan Weatherly who was a steer wrestler at the time and always provided the bulldogging team of horses. Walt had a solid calf horse named Billie that later went on to be the Girletz kids calf roping horse when they were young.

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Walt competed in 3 events across Alberta, Saskatchewan and out to Morris Manitoba Stampede as well as picking up a bull riding check at some Montana rodeos. Family soon became a priority and before Walt and his former wife Sherry left Gadsby for the Duchess area they had three children destined to love rodeo as much as their father. “Dad hauled our rodeo and 4-H horses by truck

and stock racks wherever we went” recalls Lynda. “Sometimes he made sever trips starting at sun up and paying the toll to cross the Red Deer River by ferry but we always got there on time. Dad was in charge of the horses and Mom sewed the shirts and packed the cooler”. Walt’s family will be riding in the Steel Wheel Parade with him and they include his oldest son Tom Shuckburg, who was a CCA Calf Roping Champion and CFR Qualifier in the Steer Wrestling. Tom’s three children Ryan, Adam and Amy are active High School Rodeo members and Provincial Finals Qualifiers. Tom and his wife Corrine ranch at Innisfail. Walt’s daughter Lynda is married to 6x NFR Qualifier and 5x CFR Qualifier Saddle Brock Rider Skeeter Thurston of Hyannis, Nebraska. The couple ranches at Big Valley, AB with 4 children: Wyatt who is a 2x Calgary Stampede Novice Saddle Bronc Champion and FCA, WRA and MRA Bronc Riding Champion; Zeke Thurston, Canadian Boys Steer Riding Champion, Canadian Novice Bronc Riding Champion and $50,000 winner at this year’s Houston Livestock Show Rodeo; Sam Thurston, Big Valley Bust Out Saddle Bronc Champion 2015 and Tess who is a barrel racer and goat typing competitor. As well the Thurston Gang was voted Contract Act of the Year in Canadian Professional Rodeo in 2005 and 2007. His youngest daughter,

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Walter Shuckburg won his last rodeo buckle at the Ponoka Stampede Old Timer’s Rodeo in 1983 when he won the Steer Wrestling. Today he runs cattle in the Millarville area and tends his fences at his Dad’s place three miles south of Stettler on Highway 56. Walt can also be found in a grandstand at rodeos cheering on one of his 9 grandchildren as they compete.

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has concluded its six-year-long work after listening to thousands of victims of this country’s residential school system and produced 94 recommendations. The most explosive term that came out from the executive summary of the report was “cultural genocide.” The chairman of the commission, Justice Murray Sinclair stressed in his statements in no uncertain terms that First Nations of Canada were the subject of a systematic attempt to deprive them of their identity under a state policy, which was tersely formulated as “kill the Indian in the child.” As expected there was a lot of reaction from a wide range of political, social and cultural organizations to the summary of the report, which is expected to be released in full sometime in early fall. As the emotions begin to subside after the initial wave of poignant speeches and statements, one really wonders where this report will lead the Canadian society with its government, civil society, social institutions and various

communities. Prime Minister Stephen Harper did not personally react but his minister made clear that they were not very enthusiastic about implementing the recommendations. “We will study them,” said Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Bernard Valcourt. But what would you expect? A government that has kept unspent more than one billion dollars allocated for social services aimed at supporting First Nations communities will certainly not change course with the publication of a report, even if it is the government that has officially apologized to First Nations for the savagery of the residential school system. (A proof that the apology was more of a ploy than a real expression of remorse, one aimed at creating what one First Nation chief called “manufactured consent” to deprive the Aboriginal peoples of Canada of their treaty-secured rights in order to exploit their resources.) And it looks like it is not only the Harper government that is guilty of hypocrisy when it comes to treating First Nations fairly. Apparently, Canadian govern-

First Nations are aware that Harper will be out of the equation sooner or later. ments in recent history were well aware of the cultural crime they were committing because it was just recently revealed that in 1948, Canadian ambassador to the United Nations was instructed to object at all costs to the inclusion of the term cultural genocide in the 1948 UN Convention banning the crime. (http://news.nationalpost.com/ news/canada/canada-threatenedto-abandon-1948-accord-if-undidnt-remove-cultural-genocideban-records-reveal) Fortunately enough, the leaders of the First Nations are aware

of the fact that Stephen Harper will sooner or later be out of the equation and they will wait for the time when they will have people at the government offices ready to hear what they have to say. But more important than the federal government is how the Canadian society will react to the recommendations, which only appeal to common sense, asking better health care for First Nations communities, better education for their youth, more funding for the preservation and development of their languages and culture. After the “Idle No More” movement of 2013, there is increased awareness among both the First Nations and non-Aboriginal communities that there are many wrongs that need to be righted. Hopefully, the wisdom that has been filtered through ages and empowered the indigenous peoples survive the colonialist repression will continue to guide the process of restoration of their rightful place on their ancestral land as well as helping the non-Aboriginals to confront and come to terms with their not so admirable past. – Mustafa Eric

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Boycotts don’t usually work …… but it’s a calculated move on both sides A recent decision by Tim Hortons brings up some perspectives on the effectiveness of product boycotts. In this case the company caved in to a politically-correct petition instigated by some anti-oilsands, anti-Alberta lobby groups in BC. Apparently Tim Hortons had the impudence to show paid advertising in their donut outlets in BC. from Enbridge, a well-known Alberta pipeline company. This so offended anti-development lobby groups that they initiated a petition threatening to boycott Tim’s unless they removed the Enbridge advertising. God forbid BC citizens be exposed to any alternative opinions about the energy they consume and how it gets delivered to them. The company fearing any negative fallout took down the Enbridge advertising and hoped the matter would quickly fade away. This is not an unusual approach; the worse fear of any retailer is to have their product seen in a negative perspective by consumers and buyers. The usual response is to give in to

perceived threats, or buy off the perpetrators or disgruntled customer. These are calculated decisions by companies and involve anticipated costs, liability, brand image, and short and long term damage to sales. In this case Tim’s probably figured that getting rid of the pesky petition was worth the short term loss of sales by perturbed energy workers who might be offended by the slight to their industry and any possible counter boycott. The company rightly figured that their outlets are so pervasive and dominant that even if energy industry folks wanted to counter boycott their products it wouldn’t work in the long-term being there is no real competitor in many areas. Besides your humble writer knows from much experience that Tim’s has the best honey cruller donut on the planet. Tim’s will win this dust-up, but it does set a precedent as triumphant green lobby groups will be targeting other weak-kneed retailers. Agriculture is familiar with boycotts but they have

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a mixed history. The most famous and successful boycott involved California grapes in the 1960s-1980s. This had to do with unionizing grape pickers, it galvanized consumers and grape sales were affected. Subsequently, grape growers gave in to unionization and the boycott ended. There has been no comparable successful food boycott, but there are different ways to skin a cat. The food sector has become an increasing target for a different type of indirect boycott. It comes from a different angle and involves fearmongering. We have all heard the tedious green group propaganda against antibiotics, steroids, GMOs, factory farming and on and on. The industry has traditionally relied on science and common sense to thwart such spurious allegations.

Processors and food retailers have generally gone along with the production sector relying on government regulations and health standards to protect the consumer. Most food retailers follow the rule that it is bad for business to kill or poison your customers. But that hasn’t stopped fast food operators like A&W from using fearmongering as an advertising tool by implying that their competitors are using bad ingredients. Unfortunately gullible consumers believe the implication which has caused A&W competitors to seek out ways to neutralize that fearmongering. One way is to indicate, some would say threaten, the production sector with a buying boycott if certain standards or restrictions were not implemented. Whether they are scientifically or health justified is beside the point. An example is the antibiotic issue, big meat buyers like MacDonalds and Walmart have made it clear that in the near future they will probably not be buying any meat that has been raised with the added use

of antibiotics and steroids. This is a threatened boycott by any definition and the meat production sector will have to change – resistance will indeed be futile. The EU already in fact officially boycotts beef with added hormones and antibiotics, it is just a matter of time when it will be enforced in the rest of the world. Finally there is some ironic humour in the decision by Tim Hortons to capitulate to green lobby group pressure. The issue involved the banning of advertising by an energy company, yet most every Tim’s outlet is guilty of contributing huge amounts of unnecessary polluting emissions on a daily basis. That would be due to the countless thousands of vehicles that wait with engines idling in their drive-thru facilities. If Tim’s was truly committed to the improvement of the environment they would address that outrage. However, I expect it’s easier to give into politically-correct petitions than any real action. Another case of BC hypocrisy on environmental issues.

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Botha School students enjoy the pleasure of having contributed to environmental balance.

Kids learn keeping environmental balance by planting trees Botha School students have planted trees in their community playground recently as part of their project-based learning curriculum. “The project is one that arose out of our school inquiry based learning approach where we set forth to investigate trees,” said teacher Mike Flieger. “The reason why we chose to investigate was the fact that the kids were asking questions about the brush piles they were seeing along the highway east of Botha. Why are people cutting down all the trees? Why don’t we cut down all of the trees?” The tree planting project was sponsored

with a $500 donation from the village which was reciprocated by an equal amount by the Botha School administration. “In addition, we had a parent, Kelly Heer, who felt very strongly about the clear cutting of these trees, and she purchased some from the people who were cutting and had them transplanted to her own property, which we visited,” Flieger continued. Heer donated two trees to be planted by the kids at the community playground. “The planting of trees was a solution which was decided upon by the kids as a way to achieve balance - cut down a tree, plant a tree,” he said.

Celebrating 90 years of prairie ingenuity Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The United Churches of Big Valley, Erskine and Stettler are throwing a party to celebrate its 90th birthday, and they expect members from all communities to join and worship in the park on June 14, starting at 10:30 a.m. The event is a throw back to the formation of the United Church, which saw several Christian faiths unite to provide consistent faith services to the far-flung prairie

communities, and will include family fun games and worship under a tent, rain or shine. “There wasn’t enough ministers,” Jan Richardson, minister for the United Church in Stettler, explained. “There’d be travelling ministers, and there’d be these big tent services.” “My grandmother told me about them,” Richardson said. “They’d be this great, excited atmosphere,” and that’s what the event this weekend is hoped to capture, she said.

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Summer program launch party this weekend Crystal Friars STETTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY I hope that your kids have come home raving about the epic things that are going to be happening at the Stettler Public Library this summer. Maggie and Shaunzy have been hard at work spreading the word about the summer program. The schedule is now available in the library and posted on our website at spl.prl.ab.ca. The summer program launch party will be on Saturday, June 27 at 1 p.m. Get a taste of the wonders that the summer has to hold with snacks, Minecraft (online and live action), activities and more. The party is open to ages 6 to teen and is going to be a blast. There are also lots of events happening at the Stettler Public Library prior to the summer’s main event. Check out what is on the horizon. Do you wish that you could make an electronic

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Independent COLUMNS toy do something new and awesome? 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 403-742-2292. Maximum of 6 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. The Stettler Blooms has another wonderful night

of gardening and plant information planned on Wednesday June 17 at 6:30 pm. Join Dustin Morton as he talks about Garden Design for All Seasons. Make your garden look great while it grows abundantly. Father’s Day is right around the corner and there is nothing better than spending time in the outdoors with dad. Head on out to Jack’s Pond in White Sands and join Kate Bullock for a nature walk on Saturday, June 20 at 1 p.m. Bring a fish/bug net, binoculars, camera, bug spray and hiking boots so that you can fully enjoy the experience. Please preregister by calling the library at 403-742-2292. 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 403-7422292 with any questions.

You shouldn’t take my word for it...read it for yourself Ross Helgeton FAITH & REFLECTION Most, if not all, of what I write is connected to a Bible text and a biblical principle. However, it has been quite a while since I’ve written about the Bible itself. Perhaps it is time... I find that many discredit the Bible. Some will say that modern science has undermined its relevance and contemporary scholarship has diminished its importance. I have found however, that most of those who make such claims have spent little time reading the Bible. Conversations on this topic become quite personal at times. The skeptical, sometimes regard Bible believers as naïve simpletons, while their counterparts have occasionally regarded the skeptical as ignorant and spiritually uninformed. May I suggest that both views are unkind and undiplomatic. And both lead to defensiveness and departure rather than dialogue and meaningful discourse. But, back to the matter at hand... The Bible, the Old Testament dating back to a 1400 BC, and the New Testament now 2000 years old, has had powerful and perennial influence on countless countries, cultures and peoples, western culture included. This alone provides a degree of credence. But what about this? What other book addresses, diligently and in detail, the primary philosophical questions that we struggle with? Where did we come from? Why are we here? What is life’s purpose? Is life worth-

while and do I have any inherent, personal significance? Is there life after death? Where and how do I get there? Relationally, the Bible explains why humans have difficulty getting along and speaks extensively on how to establish and maintain relational health and harmony. Spiritually, concise instructions are given on how we can be changed from the inside out, to become new creations, with positive attitudes, hope and perspectives. Most notably, and in an overall sense, it highlights and describes a loving Heavenly Father Who has an intense desire to enter into our lives and share His love with us. And that desire is so intense that He sent Jesus, His only Son, to provide forgiveness and to accomplish His benevolent desire. I met a lady some years ago who told me that she’d read the Bible from cover to cover in just a few months. She said that her husband would come in from work and supper wouldn’t be made. Accommodating her passion to keep reading, he prepared supper for them several times. Of her reading, she told me, “I wasn’t disappointed!” But you shouldn’t take my word for it (or hers)...read it for yourself. You will complete the task in one year by reading 2 chapters in the Old Testament and 1 in the New Testament daily. Matthew 24:35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Jesus

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which sold out as it does every year, filling the Stettler Community Hall to the brim. Event-goers were able to enjoy the dinner along-

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side the décor, designed to bring people back to the ‘50s. Some got into it more than others, wearing vests and suspenders or poodle skirts and scarves. “You have to go all out if you come to something like this,” StaceyMartz from Red Deer said. She and her husband, Cam, travelled to town with friends Heath and Angie McCrindle to join Stettler friends Brian and Erin Prehn. Their party was rounded out by David Frizzell and Teresa Dolan.

“The Prehns invited us out,” Angie McCrindle explained. “They bought a table and invited us to join them, see what their community can do. It’s amazing.” The group shared a lot of laughs as they shared the challenge of costumes. The costumes were inspired by 1950s movies, and movies and shows that depicted the decade, like Grease and Happy Days. “Value Village was a great help,” McCrindle

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seems very nice, and plans to use it and drive it, which is what Lloyd would want. He wanted the car to be driven.” Bissett said the driver, from Lousana, promised to drive through Stettler now and then in the car, which Bissett admitted had a significant emotional tie to her heart. “Lloyd would be happy,” she said. Tallies from the night, which along with the Bowl for Kids (which was renamed to Lloyd’s Bowl for kids to honour Smith) are the only fundraisers for the youth centre, won’t be known for some time. The money covers the operating costs of the youth centre, keeping lights on and doors open.

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Patty Steen RUMSEY RECORD Well, “Where is the rain” is the sentence on everyone’s lips these days and, also, I hope this isn’t a repeat of ’02. I hope it comes soon because as we all know it is getting desperate out there. The Peewees had their hardball tournament this past weekend and did really well. They played off for the “A” final against to Crossfield, but after a good contest they lost. Olds played against Sundre in the “B” final and Olds came out on top there. In the “C” final, Acme and Carstairs challenged each other with a serious back and forth play, but Acme came out the winner of that competition. Congratulations to all the players for giving their best effort and a special thank you to the organizers for all their hard work in pulling it all together. The Historical Society is getting very close to their deadline of June 30 and would really like to encourage anyone who hasn’t written their family story to please submit it as soon as they can. All members of the committee are willing to help you write down your information, plus if you want to catch me at the library, I will be happy to put something together for you as well. I have heard the comment often enough “I don’t have anything interesting to write down, I don’t know what kind of history I have to contribute.” Well, I think there were lots of people back in the year before the big red history book was written that felt the same way, but they still put something in and now 30 years later, we are constantly referencing that book for information. Even if you just put together the bare bones: When and where you and your family members were born, married (maiden names) died is enough if years down the road someone is trying to track down an ancestor or distant family connection. 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. The Rumsey/Rowley 4-H Beef Club had their show and sale last Monday with great success. Brett Holowath won Club Grand Champion with his steer with Joel Howard taking Reserve at club level. Brett went on to compete at District level taking Reserve Grand there. In the Grooming category, Garrett Holowath won first and Lowell Nelson won reserve in the seniors; in Intermediates, Corbyn Stoneman won first with Brett Holowath placing second. In the Juniors Grooming, Zoe Avramenko placed first with Blake Stoneman placing second. Blake went on to place second in the district level of Grooming. In the Showmanship arena, Lowell took home first in seniors with Garrett claiming reserve. In the intermediates, Matt Howard placed first and Corbyn Stoneman placed second, in juniors, Blake Stoneman took home first and Riley Mappin claimed second. Blake then went on to place second at the district level. In the female arena, Amanda Holowath won Grand Champion with Lowell claiming Reserve. Amanda went into the District arena against some very tough competition and walked away with Reserve so well done, Amanda. In the district judging competition, Lowell won second in seniors, Amanda Holowath beat out her brother Brett for top spot in intermediates, then Riley Mappin took home first in juniors. The Rumsey kids as a club also claimed the Stall competition first prize and Pen of Three, so the club did well. Thanks to all the volunteer time of the leaders and parents who helped bring this day together. Have a great week, everyone.

Busy weekend in Big Valley Linda Stillinger BIG VALLEY BULLETIN Big Valley’s drop-in centre will hold their monthly potluck and meeting at noon on Tuesday, June 16. A councillor from Stettler will be there in recognition of seniors’ week. On Wednesday, June 17, beginning at 2 p.m., tea, coffee and cake will be served at the drop-In to celebrate this year’s birthdays and anniversaries.

Canasta takes place every Monday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m. and don’t forget, the drop-in centre is open from 8 a.m. to 9:30/10 a.m. every morning for coffee. Two separate work bees were organized this past week to plant flowers around the village for the summer season. On Wednesday evening, the Friends of the Library gathered volunteers together to

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Independent DISTRICT Les and Rosemary Stulberg BYEMOOR/ENDIANG NEWS The Grade 9 farewell was held on Thursday evening. Three Byemoor School students — Jesse Jack, Jesse Jolicoeur and Ally Walker —are graduating from junior high school in Byemoor and moving off to high school. We wish these girls all the best in their high school years. The students, along with family, teachers and friends, enjoyed a catered supper and program at the Byemoor Hall. A nice turnout on Thursday came out for the coffee party at the Endmoor Dropin Centre in recognition of Seniors’ Week. Area councillor Les Stulberg presented a fruit tray on behalf of the County of Stettler. The Byemoor School students participated in track meets in Big Valley last week. The kindergarten to Grade 3 students competed on Monday. They were driven by Sandra Keith. On Tuesday it was the grades 4-6 students’ turn to compete. They were driven by Rosemary Stulberg. Nolan and DeAnna Groundwater have returned from an enjoyable vacation to Spain. While there, they took in the AC-DC concert in Madrid. Jack Hayden celebrated his 65th birthday with a beef barbeque at his farm on Saturday. He was joined by a large group of friends, family and neighbours. We wish Jack many more happy birthdays. It was nice to see Jack’s mother, 90-year-old Ethel Hayden at the party. She was raised on the Waters’ homestead where Jack and Yvette live today. It is great that Ethel enjoys good health and is still very active. Robert and Sheila Buchwitz, Kirk and Twila Buchwitz and Lane and Bobbi Buchwitz were to Calgary for the Oak Ridge Boys concert on Saturday. We send congratulations

to a former Endiang resident, Irene Duncan, on celebrating her 80th birthday. She was the guest of honour at a family celebration at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Wendy and Calvin Blauel at Stettler on Saturday. Best wishes for many more happy years, Irene. Dale and Dee Green along with Gordie and Roxy Gallagher celebrated their wedding anniversaries with a camping trip to Aspen Crossing near Mossleigh on the weekend. Gordie and Roxy celebrated their 46th on June 6 and Dale and Dee celebrated their 35th on June 7. They were also joined by Doug and Lori Roberts. Sandi Hodgson of Melfort, Sask. is visiting with Kirk and Twila Buchwitz and family. Congratulations to Bill Hawkins, who was among the cadets recognized at the annual Ceremonial Review of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 572 in Coronation on Sunday. Bill was promoted to Flight Corporal, was presented with the top Citizenship Award and also received a perfect attendance award. Congratulations to Bill on his outstanding achievements in air cadets. He has also qualified to attend an air cadet camp in Manitoba this summer. Bill is the son of Brandy and

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Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out to help beautify our village. Big Valley was a rather busy place to be with a mixed bag of events taking place throughout this past weekend. Saturday morning bargain hunters were seen meandering about early in search of treasures at the village’s annual community garage sale. Saturday afternoon brought in the tourist train with its load of sightseers touring our local venues. At the Centennial Campground and the grounds surrounding Big Valley’s ball diamonds, campers filled the area to capacity to participate in the annual ball tournament hosted by the Big Valley Ag. Society. Teams from all parts of the province including a few of our own local teams participated in the weekend’s activities beginning on Friday, June 5. The Ag Society hosted their annual steak supper fundraiser at the ball diamonds under the tent on Saturday evening. Monies raised go towards the upkeep and maintenance of our ball diamonds and hockey arena. The supper was followed by the annual ball tournament dance at the Big Valley Arena. In June, the United Church of Canada is 90 years old. The United Churches of Big Valley, Erskine and Stettler are inviting everyone to a celebration service next Sunday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at West Stettler Park. Hymn singing, birthday cake and old-fashioned games will be part of the festivities. Big Valley’s Historical Society will be holding their annual general meeting next Tuesday, June 16. There will be an election of officers and the ratification of their revised bylaws. This meeting will start at 7 p.m. at Big Valley’s train station and be followed by the regular monthly meeting.

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SES was buzzing with fun activities all week “Ahoy mates!� Kindergarten students and their teachers arrived at school disguised as pirates Friday, June 5. They enjoyed a fun-filled day of pirate activities including pirate stories, crafts, a treasure hunt, and some students even visited their high school buddies. To wind up the day, students were treated to a special pirate puppet show put on by their very own professional puppeteer, Mrs. du Toit, and her son Stefan. Shiver me timbers, the students were thrilled by the antics of the puppets. A pirates’ hearty thank you from all the kindergarten students, to both Mrs. du Toit and Stefan for a great show. Mrs. Boyd-Stadelmann’s and Mrs. Hunter’s Grade 2 students performed two poems at the Alberta Provincial Speech Festival held at MacDougall United Church in Edmonton on Friday, May 29. They were awarded second place. It was a wonderful experience and everyone enjoyed the day. Congratulations to the students and their teachers. Under the direction of their music specialist, Mrs. Lynes, all Grade 2 students performed at the first anniversary celebrations for the Seniors’ Hub on Wednesday, June 3. In addition to a few old-time favorite songs, the students also proudly sang a couple challenging songs, which included two and three part rounds.

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Mrs. Boyd-Stadelmann’s and Mrs. Hunter’s Grade 2 class who placed second at Alberta Provincial Speech Festival May 29. Everyone enjoyed the melodies. Grade 4 students had a particularly busy week with two special events. First, Ryan Hallett from the County of Stettler, aptly presented the Classroom Agriculture Program, CAP, to each of the Stettler Elementary School Grade 4 classrooms enabling enthused students to talk and learn about the importance of agriculture. Through interactive activities and videos, students learned about the food they eat and where it comes from in Alberta. They learned that many of their favorite foods begin with crops and animals that are grown on farms throughout the province. Students especially enjoyed tasting various grains and the

resulting products. They also learned about how farmers care for their animals and how they protect their crops and livestock from pests. CAP is an initiative supported by many Alberta commodity commissions and producers since 1985. Grade 4 teachers and students wish to thank the many generous sponsors, as well as Mr. Hallett, for his very informative and fun program. In addition, all Grade 4 students walked to Alberta Prairie Steam Excursions and P & H Elevator on Thursday, June 4. They enjoyed a tour of the train and elevator. In social studies, the students had been learning about the important role railways and grain elevators played in the settlement and

growth of Alberta. The tours enriched their understanding of Alberta’s history. The students and teachers send their sincere appreciation to both the Steam Train and P & H Elevator folks for a super tour. On Wednesday, June 3 Stettler Elementary School hosted their annual bus driver appreciation tea for bus drivers who transport SES students each day. School bus drivers play such an important role in a child’s life; drivers not only keep our students safe on their way to and from school, they are also the first to greet children each morning and the last to say goodbye in the afternoon. We tip our hats to our drivers. The week wound up with the final hot lunch of the year: taco in a bag, veggie sticks and cookies. Students were wishing they had ordered seconds. Mucho gracias to SES Council and parent volunteers for providing yummy hot lunches throughout the school year.

Fine Arts Gala tonight at PAC This week, in sports, we would like to announce that the Wildcat Athletic Recognition Night was last night. The accomplishments of all the 2014-2015 athletes were recognized and celebrated. Congratulations to all those who received awards. More details to come next week.

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On Saturday, June 6, the Stettler Wildcats along with the Stettler Bantam Cougars participated in the first annual Stettler Minor Football Jamboree . The Stettler Cougars player the Camrose Buffalos and defeated them 64 - 6 while the Stettler Wildcats Played the Drumheller Titans and won their jamboree style game 36–18. It was a great day for football with many raffle prizes being drawn from the many donations of various businesses from around town. The football community is hoping that this will become an annual event that will continue to grow each year. On behalf of the Stettler Wildcat Football Team

and the Stettler Minor Football, we would like to thank all of the businesses and the many volunteers for your support in making our first annual football jamboree a huge success.

In other news, tonight the Fine Arts Gala will be held at 7 p.m. in the PAC to celebrate the achievements of students in all areas of Fine Arts, including

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Drama, Comm Tech, and Band. The high school band will be performing with the dancers, and the improv team will provide entertainment throughout the night as well. Also, on June 15,

all of the Grade 6-12 bands will be performing at Night of The Bands at 7 p.m. at the PAC. Finally, Be The Change strongly is encouraging community members to

participate in or pledge to the Hair Drive on June 12. It will take place after school until 6, so if you’re interested check it out at theCos Lab. That’s all for this week.

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County Yard - 6602-44 Avenue Â‹Â•Â’ÂŽÂƒÂ›Â•ÇĄ ’”‡•‡Â?–ƒ–‹‘Â?• ƒÂ?† ƒ…–‹˜‹–‹‡• ˆ‘” –Š‡ ™Š‘Ž‡ ˆƒÂ?‹Ž› ‹Â?…Ž—†‹Â?‰ ™ƒ‰‘Â? ”‹†‡•ǥ ‰”ƒ†‡” •‹Â?Â—ÂŽÂƒÂ–Â‘Â”ÇĄ ’‡––‹Â?‰ ÂœÂ‘Â‘ÇĄ •ƒÂ?† ’‹–ǥ ƒÂ?† ’Š‘–‘ ƒÂ?† ‡“—‹’Â?‡Â?– †‹•’Žƒ›• –Šƒ– ™‹ŽŽ ”‡Â?‹Â?† ›‘— ‘ˆ †ƒ›• ‰‘Â?‡ ’ƒ•– ƒÂ?† ‹Â?•’‹”‡ ›‘— –‘ ‡Â?˜‹•‹‘Â? ‘—” ˆ—–—”‡Ǥ The County of Stettler No. 6’s First Council -1955

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Donalda’s annual ranch rodeo once again brought teams competing in some benign equine sports like pair sorting, team sorting and team branding from all corners of central AB. But it was the kids who had most of the fun in the sheep scramble event on Saturday, June 6 at the Donalda Ag Society grounds.

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U12 boys celebrating their victory at the Camrose Night Classic by posing to cameras with their gold medals.

Stettler’s youngest get the gold in Camrose U14 and U16 boys grab bronze Mustafa Eric INDEPENDENT EDITOR Stettler Minor Soccer was shining at the annual Camrose Night Classic tournament over the weekend with all the teams taking part having a shot at the medals, but it was the youngest of the bunch that hoisted the flag highest: U12 boys won the gold bringing pride to the town. The boys defeated Vermilion 3-0, Athabasca 2-1 and Camrose 6-0 to reach the gold medal game where they overpowered Whitecourt easily with a score of 3-1. “This group of boys is bonding together to play as a team,” said coach Steven Wildeboer of U12 boys.

He said the boys’ teamwork was the envy of many of the coaches they played against, “even some of the refs have stated that.” “ The boys have been working on skill development and teamwork, this shone through this past weekend. I give the boys all the credit for the team success, they deserve it,” the coach concluded. U12 girls lost their bronze medal bid when they lost to Athabasca 1-0 in their last game, but to reach the semi finals they beat St Paul 2-1 and drew with Athabasca 1-1. U14 boys grabbed their bronze medals when they defeated Edson 1-0 in their final game after beating Hinton 2-1, tying with Vermilion 0-0 and losing to Camrose 3-1.

U14 girls were not lucky with three straight losses 4-0 to Edson, 2-0 to Athabasca and 3-0 to Lac la Biche. U-16 boys narrowly missed the chance to play for the gold medal when they lost the penalty shoot-out with St Paul but defeated Peace River to claim the bronze. Earlier they defeated Toefield 5-0 and Ft. Saskatchewan 3-2 but lost to Hinton 1-0. U16 girls for their part drew 0-0 with both Vermilion and Hinton and lost 8-0 Edson, losing their chance to contest a medal game. U18 girls had a 1-1-1 record at the tournament, defeating St Paul 2-1, drawing goalless with Wetaskiwin and losing 8-0 to Carstairs.

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Sunny skies for year-end track and field Austin Stahlberg competes in the shot put throw event at the Clearview and Region Athletics track and field meet at William E. Hay Composite High School on Tuesday, June 9. He, along with other grades 7-9 students, competed at the meet. See next week’s story for results.

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The inaugural Wildcat Jamboree football camp in Stettler didn’t go quite as planned, with all the teams but the Drumheller Titans pulling out due to unavoidable circumstances. However, the players who did show gave it their all, going shoulder-toshoulder to capture the ball.

Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The inaugural Wildcats football jamboree didn’t exactly get off to the start organizers were hoping for, but it was still a good day of football for those involved. Several teams from surrounding communities had signed up for the day of football scrimmage and pre-season practice competition, but on game day only one team managed to make it to Stettler, the others cancelling for a variety of “good reasons,” organizers explained.

The Drumheller Titans made the trip up Highway 56 though and gave the hometown Wildcats a run for their money at the spring event, with both teammates and coaches yelling encouragement onto the field. While the loud calls from the Titans at first seemed to rattle the Wildcats, they recovered to lead the day with a score of 36-18 for the Wildcats. Players from both teams were treated to lunch and had a chance to win some prizes donated by local businesses and individuals after their full day of football fun under the prairie sun.

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Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER It was Stettler versus Stettler as the Stettler Peewee Stealers faced the Stettler Peewee Storm in town on June 4, and both teams provided a good show for the audience.

The Storm came out ahead on the 14-13 final score, eking out a one-run win to take the game. The Stettler Midgets also played last week, facing Sylvan Lake in Stettler on June 3, where they secured a victory 18-7.

The Midgets also travelled to Rimbey on June 15, but a score was not available at press time. The Midgets next play at home on June 17 at 6:30 p.m., and the Peewee teams have another Stettler versus Stettler match on June 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Novice, Peewee Thunder advance to post-season Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER With strong results behind them, the Stettler Novice and Peewee Thunder lacrosse teams are moving onto the post-season, which begins this coming weekend in Red Deer. The Bantam and Midget teams, however, struggled

all season long and while they continued to improve in skill, couldn’t improve on their winning ways, and were eliminated from the playoffs. The Bantam Thunder played their last game his past weekend against Sylvan Lake, losing 15-2. The Peewees also played

their last regular season game, continuing their winning streak with a victory over Olds on June 7, winning 9-5. In the first, the Peewees knocked out three goals, courtesy of Brier Devnich, Brady Petersen, and Tyson Brower. The second period saw another two goals

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added to the tally, with one from Zac Bryson and another from Devnich. The third is where the Thunder claimed the remaining four goals, with another from Brower, a third from Devnich, and a goal each by Brennan Maberly-Andrews and Domenic Juhasz.

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Congrats to university degree recipients Rose Koenraadt and Dorothy Anderson HALKIRK HERALD In recognition of seniors’ week, Mandy Fuller from the Castor and district FCSS hosted an appreciation morning at the Halkirk Senior Centre. Seventeen were treated to ice cream sundaes. They also painted birdhouses and took them home; a very nice turnout. The village office staff has been out planting flowers to beautify our surroundings. Our area is desperate for more rain. Thanks to the Halkirk Elks who will be assisting the village with a donation towards the hiring a summer student. Interested persons should apply at the village office. Our school did very well at the grades 4 thru 9 track meet at Wainwright on Tuesday. Congratulations to all who competed. Medal winners were Devon Johnson and Abby Musgrove. Other winners in-

cluded Toryn Johnson, Sage Gonda, Ryley Campbell, Tai Reauangrith, Megan Grice and Brooklyn Perry. Congratulations to Lorisa Schilling, who received her Bachelor of Science from the U of A on Tuesday. Lorisa is the oldest daughter of Morris and Lorna Schilling. She is an agronomist with Crop Production Services in Stettler. Congratulations to Alison Dahmer, who received her Bachelor of Education from the U of A on Wednesday. Ali is the oldest daughter of Rocky and Louanne Dahmer. Congratulations to Jennifer Fetaz, daughter of Paul and Rosemary Fetaz who graduated with a Bachelor of Education from the U of A on June 3. Congratulations to Dayle Kimmell who graduated from Red Deer college and will be entering the field of nursing. Dayle is the granddaughter of the late

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to Osoyoos. They passed through Creston and Cranbook and via the Crowsnest pass into Calgary for a visit with Deanna and Keith before heading home. They got some great wildlife pictures. Kathy Muncy recently returned home from Midland, Tx. and a visit with Keith and Abbi and family. She was there to attend the Grade 12 graduation of her grandson, Jared. Midland has received some rain (not the floods that other parts of the state have had) and so the countryside looks good. The temperature did hit 102 during Kathy’s visit. Matthew Koenraadt and Kimberly Fath, along with Kimberly’s dad and step mom from Strathmore, returned home from a nice short visit to Las Vegas. Coming up: June 11 – last Bingo until September – at the hall at 7:30; June 20th – Man Hunter race at the Circle Square; Halkirk bull-a-rama is on August 22.

Some interest expressed in Hobby Club Paulette Heer GADSBY/WESTWOODS NEWS Did you know: In a rainy year the grass chokes out the dandelion; in a dry year the dandelion chokes out the grass. Guess which one we are in. The Gadsby Bank Building was the scene of the annual county fruit tray presentation on Wednesday with 23 people attending. Councillor Greg Jackson presented the tray; cake and coffee served by members of the Gadsby District Hobby Club. Following coffee time, a 5 0’clock meeting of the club was held to determine interest in joining. Two young people voiced their interests, we had six seniors and four members as well. Because of the young persons’ interest, it was decided to allow another month to see if they can generate more interest. A date for the next meeting will be announced soon. A shared Botha/Gads-

by grant for maintenance/ grounds keeper has been awarded to Ivan Andrews. The job will keep him busy in both towns, mowing, weed eating and maintenance. Percy Heer (mowing) and Lavonne Smith (office) have retired from the village staff. Percy will stay on to run the vac truck until the sewer project is completed this summer. The Botha/Gadsby school trip to Calgary Zoo was a fun day on Friday. Granddaughter Hannah Winter enjoyed all the animals they saw that day, especially the monkeys, birds and cats. Bill and Joyce Hansel helped Carl and Grace Krautt celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 4. Also there were Ken and Donna Godgerson and Doug and Virginia Duncan. Then on June 5, Bill and Joyce took a cake over to help Tate Musgrove celebrate his third birthday. Congratulations to Hally

and Kendra Walgnebach on the birth of their baby girl, Tenley Raine on June 6. Tentley weighed seven pounds eleven ounces, a sister for Mia. Proud grandparents are Neal and Lorna Walgenbach of Gadsby and Peter and Ruby Miller of Forestburg. Great-grandparents are Eleanor and Frank Dahlgren of Gadsby. Sunday visitors at Jim and Ethel Baird’s were grandson Kyle (Melody’s son) and his fiancé from Fort Saskatchewan. A nice surprise on a hot day! Bill and Joyce Hansel motored to Cadogon on Sunday to daughter Marylou and Stan Botting. Also there were Ryan and Leila Bently and Dusty. Another birthday celebration with Leila’s “29 and holding” birthday cake. Also there were Jeff and Kathy and Brett. It was out to Capt Ayre Lake to check out Stan and MaryLou’s cabin, which has undergone some renovations.

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Louie and Fern Engel. We send Congratulations out to Stefan and Tessa Kaiser, who live NW of Wetaskwin, on the safe arrival of an 8 lb. 2 oz. baby boy, Silas Martin, on May 24 in Edmonton. This is the first grandchild for a pleased and excited Darcy and Andrea Mabbott. It is the first great – grandchild for Darcy’s parents, Ron and Melva Mabbott and the ninth greatgrandchild for Andrea’s parents, Gil and Lorna Killiam. It would be the fourth great – great grandchild for the late Muff and Bernice Doan. Les and Cathy Kneeland spent the long weekend in May, accompanied by Trevor and Toni, touring around Jasper, at the skywalk, the ice fields, lots of lakes and the mountains . Then it was on to Kamloops and down the interior BC , over the Coquihalla pass to Merritt, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton

Tickets can also be picked up at The Jones Boys Saddlery and Western Wear (Ponoka, Red Deer) or any Stampede Director

was pleased to inform the Legion that the Government of France has extended the nomination deadline for the Legion d’honneur to July 31, 2015. The Embassy of France is looking for candidates who took part in the battles and military operations surrounding the landings in Normandy and Provence during the liberation of France mainly between June 6 and August 31, 1944.

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The Association of Communities Against Abuse (ACAA) is recruiting for the position of Full Time Program Administrator Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for financial operations and reporting, contract support, initial client contact, coordination of fundraising activities, human resources support, administrative tasks, office maintenance and other tasks as required. The candidate requires considerable independent initiative, a high degree of confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, a compassionate nature, a desire to provide assistance, support and coordination within a team environment and exercise strong communication skills. Applicants should possess a high skill level and also the ability to work alone. Education Requirements: Post-secondary training in financial, administrative tasks and systems Experience: A minimum three years of directly related experience Technological Skills: Working competency in software use including Simply Accounting (SAGE), Microsoft Excel and Outcome Tracker Please direct resumes to: Program Director, Association of Communities Against Abuse acaaprograms@gmail.com or by mail to: Box 336 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Competition closes: June 19, 2015 at 4:30pm

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There is a fantastic business opportunity to operate the concession in the Stettler Recreation Centre. Submit your proposal for the upcoming season. The SRC includes 2 NHL size arenas, swimming pool, Library, and meeting rooms as well as a Seniors Centre. In the off season, this facility is home to other large events such as Roller Derby bouts, Lacrosse, Stettler and District Trade Show, and 2 hockey camps. The standard operational hours for the facility are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm in the summer and 6:00 am to 12:00 pm in the winter. Opportunity for the Concession Operator The kitchen is equipped for catering services. The operator can cater to out of building events to increase revenue. A large seating area for hungry dinners. The community is welcome to eat and have coffee in the SRC throughout the day. Proposal Requirements As a part of each proposal, there is a requirement for the proponents to provide a detailed business plan outlining the following: x Ability to assist SRC staff in cleaning of tables and sitting areas used by concession patrons. x A sample menu plan that includes healthy menu/snack choices x Pricing that is competitive. x Safe food plan to be approved by the Health Authority x Proof of certification of Level 1 Safe food handling x Ability to provide a variety of catering services for meetings in the facility Submissions Deadlines for RFP submission is 3:00pm local time on June 12, 2015

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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

NOW BOOKING ! ENTS Aircraft ..............................1510 URNAM Scott Safety Supply Services Inc. has the following positions available:TO Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Industrial Fire Fighter - Day Rater Medic - Day Rater H2S Supervisor - Day Rater 2VBMJÜDBUJPO 2VBMJÜDBUJPO t 2VBMJÜDBUJPO Bicycles ............................1540 t $MBTT %SJWFS MJDFOTF t &.3 &.5 0'" o "$1 SFHJTUFSFE t 7BMJE $MBTT %SJWFST -JDFODF Building Supplies ..............1550 $VSSFOU XJUIJO EBZT t 7BMJE $MBTT %SJWFST -JDFODF $VSSFOU XJUIJO EBZT Business Machines ..........1560 %SJWFST "CTUSBDU $VSSFOU XJUIJO EBZT %SJWFST "CTUSBDU Cameras & Accessories ..1570 t /'1" /'1" %SJWFST "CTUSBDU t $VSSFOU ) 4 "MJWF 5JDLFU Children’s Items ................1580 t $VSSFOU ) 4 "MJWF 5JDLFU t $VSSFOU ) 4 "MJWF 5JDLFU t $VSSFOU 'JSTU "JE 5JDLFU Clothing ............................1590 t $VSSFOU 'JSTU "JE 5JDLFU t $VSSFOU 'JSTU "JE 5JDLFU t 1FUSPMFVN 4BGFUZ 5SBJOJOH 145

Computers ........................1600 t 1FUSPMFVN 4BGFUZ 5SBJOJOH 145

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t &YQFSJFODF JT BO BTTFU Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 t &YQFSJFODF JT BO BTTFU t &YQFSJFODF JT BO BTTFU Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Pre-employment Drug Screening is Mandatory Tools ................................1640 5IJT JT BO FYDFQUJPOBM DBSFFS PQQPSUVOJUJFT GPS BO JOEJWJEVBM XIP IBT JOJUJBUJWF BOE ESJWF UP CF QBSU PG B HSPXJOH BOE UISJWJOH UFBN 4DPUU Farmers’ Market & 4BGFUZ IBT FYDFMMFOU MFBEFSTIJQ BOE NFOUPSTIJQ BWBJMBCMF 2VBMJĂśFE DBOEJEBUFT BSF FODPVSBHFE UP TFOE ZPVS SFTVNF JO UP IS!TDPUUTBGFUZ DB Food Basket......................1650 8F UIBOL ZPV JO BEWBODF GPS ZPVS JOUFSFTU "GUFS SFWJFXJOH BQQMJDBUJPOT POMZ UIPTF TFMFDUFE GPS BO JOUFSWJFX XJMM CF DPOUBDUFE Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Industrial & OilďŹ eld Waste Management Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jewellery ..........................1750 STETTLER, ALBERTA Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Newalta is currently looking to ďŹ ll a full-time Administrative Assistant Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 position at the Stettler branch. The ideal candidate works well in a Piano & Organs ................1790 fast-paced environment and strives to provide exceptional customer Office Supplies ................1800 service. The Administrative Assistant will work independently, display Pets & Supplies ................1810 15061TN0 Pet Services ....................1820 strong computer skills, and effective verbal and written communications. Cats ..................................1830 Responsibilities include: answering telephone and in-person inquiries, Dogs ................................1840 sorting and ďŹ ling of facility documentation, entering purchase order Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 data into the corporate system (SAP), as well as other general Collectors’ Items ..............1870 administrative duties. Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 To ďŹ nd out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit us online at Wedding Supplies ............1910 www.newalta.com/careers to submit your application. Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only Items to Give Away ..........1940

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Auctions

Office Assistant 35 hours per week

Responsibilities The Office Assistant will be responsible for: - Answering the phone - Helping Customers - Communication with members - Payables/ Receivables - Project Financial Reports - Updating social media - Working closely with Executive Director and Project Manager to help complete tasks

Our successful company is booming with growth, and continuing to expand. We are looking for a smart, motivated person to add to our team of Service Advisors.

Criteria The ideal candidate will be: - Organized and Customer Service orientated - Experienced in an office setting - Adaptable to a variety of tasks and duties - Efficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel - Knowledgeable of Simply Accounting - Knowledgeable of website maintenance - Excellent written & communication skills - Flexible work schedule - Experience updating Social Media including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Service Advisors are hard-working individuals who are hoping to earn great wages, and work towards moving up in the industry. Advisors must be organized, intelligent and able to perform well under pressure and/or without supervision. Sales and/or customer service experience is preferred.

A Degree or Diploma in Finance or Office Management is an asset

Join the Aspen team today! 4402 - 42 Street Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0 (403) 742-2506

Applications can be submitted: In person at 6606- 50Ave Or by email to s.benjamin@stettlerboardoftrade.com

We have outside resources that will help a hard worker grow in knowledge and ability. Aspen Ford is focused on building a great team of individuals, and providing great careers for them. We invest in good people, and seek to be the best employer in Stettler.

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AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A. UPCOMING SALES LOCATION AUCTION 5804-61St. Ponoka, AB Sun. June 28, 12 noon 2006 Uplander Chev van, 110,000 kms; lots of beautiful furniture. West of Ponoka Hyw. 53 Parkland Beach south. Watch for signs. NO AUCTION WED. JULY 1 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 8th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, June 12 - 14, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

Auctions

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UNRESERVED AUCTIONS - Wednesday, June 10, Wes Kirk, Newbrook. Phone 780-576-2280. JD 7510, 5580 hours, JD 3140; NH 1432 discbine; Ezee-On 14’ B. disc; 1981 Ford tandem bale truck; B. King B. processor; JD 566 baler. Saturday, June 13 - Tom Parsons, Abee. Phone 780-398-2311. Buhler 2145 FWA; 2005 GMC diesel; Haybuster 256; 2012 - 24’ Featherlite S. trailer. Sunday, June 14 - Ray Mackay, Waskatenau. Phone 780-656-8005. JD 5095M, 62 hours; JD 970, 168 hours; 2009 Ford, 45K; leather stitcher. Tuesday, June 16 - Don Sarafinchan, Vegreville. Phone 780-632-1349. JD 450D 30’swather, 91 hours; JD 9760STS, 1400 hours; NH 9482 tractor; Case 7110 FWD; augers, tillage, bins, acreage. Thursday, June 18 Bernard Boeckmann, Elk Point. Phone 780-724-2282. Agco RT100 FWA tractor; McHale bale wrapper; Haybuster; Stampede S Alley; Haybuster; zero till drill; haying equipment. View Online - prodaniukauctions.com.

EquipmentMisc.

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A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG $2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com

Firewood

1660

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Garden Supplies

1680

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75 $125/order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961.

Office Supplies

1800

WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11

10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case

Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS

Automotive

1029

1010

5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection

AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.

Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, AB Stettler AB

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

JT AUTO BODY LTD.

Professional Accountants LLP Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca

Call Curt or Rob

4606 - 40 St., Stettler

Cleaning

1070

K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning • Window Washing 403-742-6970

403-742-6970 403-740-9782

Contractors

1100

G K D P

Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta

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

Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years

403-742-1330 Drafting & Design

1120

www.gkdpca.com

Thorogood Pinches

*27 years experience*

Electrical

1150

&

Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

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

4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB

403-742-3141 www.numeratax.com

• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595

403-742-5111

Legal Services

4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank

Lori R. Reule

Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

Stettler Furnace Cleaning

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

Qualified and Reputable

Glass Shops

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

PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686

Landscaping

LTD.

“Your Service Specialists�

Randy Long • Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs

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

House Plan Design Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg

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

• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628

Health Care

Phone 403-742-2529

BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers

LL. B.

Barristers and Solicitors Advocates

Stettler Professional Building

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

4819 51 Street

403-742-3411

Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

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.

1240 Landscaping

BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL! Phone: 403-742-5830

Please leave a message if no answer

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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. CANADA BENEFIT GROUP Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/ free-assessment. 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

1330

DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor

1240

Landscaping

1240

DOUBLE J MUDJACKING

Concrete work Lift, Level and Repair 35 years experience. Fully Licensed & Insured.

Phone John 780-975-5343 or 403-742-0646

• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize

Stettler Ph.

Livestock

2100

LIMOUSIN BULLS Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Red Angus Yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211 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. “On Farm Pickup� 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

Misc. Services

1290

Misc. Services

1290

Misc. Services

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.

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LARGE 4 bedroom bi-level home, 2 1/2 baths, wood fireplace, large patio deck, detached double garage, excellent view overlooking Alix Lake. No pets. Available July 1. $1,200/mo. + utilities, d.d. 403-304-0146.

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Mobile home to rent in Stettler, 2 bedroom, close to schools and downtown. $850/mo. plus damage deposit. 403-358-2982.

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

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1/2 DUPLEX for rent in Stettler, $1,450, 1 bedroom den, full basement, garage, 6 appliances. Lynda 403-742-5197.

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)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS h+ONTINUOUS 3HOKv #HLORINATOR 0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM

-Gitzel Krejci Building

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STETTLER 5 BDRM. 2 bath house, large family room, garage, fenced yard, ref’s & SD req’d. 403-742-4162

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

For Rent #3000 - #3200

403-742-5237 Duplexes

No Job Too Big or Small

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

Misc. Services

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Phone: 403-742-4437

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C.R. GLASS

5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB

1260

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE

1193

Furnace Cleaning

Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.

ourlaw2@telus.net

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

Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

ANDERSON

Chiropractor

“If It’s Electrical We Do It�

All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

1260

Legal Services

Fax 403-742-2522

HEARTLAND GLASS

admin@railsidedesign.com

RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE

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

LAW OFFICE

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

(Beside A & W)

GALEN WIEBE

1240

403-742-8838 Dr. E. LYNES

403-742-3418 -Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations

Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

Landscaping

Call Barry Harvey

“Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting

Phone 403-742-2869

PERFORMANCE

403-742-4533

info@leschert.net

Chapman and Co.

1210

Health Care

“Keeping people in Motion...�

Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com

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

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FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting

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www.1800bigiron.com

1-877-223-3311

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For rent one bedroom basement suite in Stettler, private entrance, $700/mo. including utilities. 403-742-6467.

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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

Buildings For Sale

4150

METAL BUILDINGS SALE. Two types. Do-it-yourself Arch Style and Rigid Frame Straightwalls. Construction available. Quick delivery. 36 years experience. Go Direct and Save. Calgary 587-387-2512.

BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828

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

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

4430

GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

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Public Notices

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by July 10, 2015 and provide details of your claim with Landman Reule Law Office Barrister & Solicitor at Box 1630, 4819 - 51 St. Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0

4050

Delburne 14.5 Acres

c/w 1570 sq ft house and 1190 sq ft house, 40 x 80 heated shop, 50 x100 machine storage, horse barn, additional barn. Asking $675,000. Greg Cripps - Re/Max Real Estate Central Alberta 403-391-2648

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Manufactured Homes

2003 SRI 16’X76’ 1216 sq. ft. $52,000. Originally a 3 bedroom home and easily converted back. Very clean & in excellent shape. Includes appliances. Available immediately. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit our site at www. unitedhomescanada.com. CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Come see our new modular showhome. 1508 sq. ft. starting at $135,100. Or check out our many other show homes which are discounted for quick possession! Visit us in Acheson, 780-470-8000; www crosscountryhomes.com.

2015 ASSESSMENT NOTICES AND TAX ROLL Town of Stettler, Province of Alberta

BUYING OR SELLING? Try

403.742.2395 Commercial Property

DO YOUR PART

3

RECYCLE

PRICE REDUCED~Sitting on 2 acre lot AT THE EAST END INDUSTRIAL AREA STETTLER 2 BAYS 25X90 2250 SQ FT, INCLUDING 1000 SQ FT OFFICE SPACE, ENTIRE BUILDING REPAINTED, HARD WOOD FLOORING, 14 FT DOORS

Holiday Trailers

Steven Gerlitz, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Box 280, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

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

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

5120

FOR SALE 2004 Alpenlite Portofino 36 ft. 5th Wheel

• 3 slides, loaded with extras i/c built-in generator, power awning, double side fridge with ice maker, king size bed, new flat screen TV, new tires. • pristine condition Phone • virtually no miles 403-782-4711 • $22,500

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

Livestock

2100

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If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

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NOTICE

TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Dated this 10th day of June, 2015.

1 BAY 60’ x 40’ 2400 sq ft . INSIDE REPAINTED & CONCRETE FLOOR, TWO- 14 FT DOORS

who died on October 20, 2012

Landman Reule Law Office Barrister & Solicitor at Box 1630, 4819 - 51 St. Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0

4110

Email or Call: dreinhart@telus.net 403-740-6630

Estate of

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by July 17, 2015 and provide details of your claim with

A complaint must be in writing and in the form prescribed in the Regulations. The prescribed complaint form is available by contacting the Town Office. Complaint forms must be accompanied by a fee of $50.00/property and MUST be received at the Town Office before July 21, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.

TRUCK SHOPS FOR SALE OR LEASE

KEVIN WYNARD ISAACS

Estate of NEIL ALLISON SIEGER who died on May 20, 2015

The assessment roll is open to inspection at the Town Office and any person may inspect the assessment roll during regular business hours. An assessed person or a taxpayer wishing to make a complaint about any assessment or tax must do so in accordance with relevant provisions under the Municipal Government Act and Regulations. There is no right to make a complaint about any tax rate.

Lease. Triple net.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

July 10

Notice is hereby given that the Combined Assessment & Tax Notices have been mailed to all property owners.

Separate living accommodations on site can be provided

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and provide details of your claim with Patricia E.B. MacSween Barrister & Solicitor at 4824 51 Street, Red Deer AB T4N 2A5.

Classifieds!

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

PAPER!

Public Notices

6010 Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net

Estate of LOUISETTE FRANCES ROSQUIST who died on March 15, 2015

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

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Public Notices

TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

Public Notice #6000

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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Public Notices

NOTICE

YOUR

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

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

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Buildings For Sale

4150

1.

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

Duplex with attached garages 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 24, 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 2018-11: 1.

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

2872-2015 Lot 1, Block 9 , Plan 0024291 4902 - 51 Avenue 758882 Alberta Ltd. Renovation

Dave Dittrick Planning & Development Services

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2873-2015 Lot 4, Block 9 , Plan RN54A 4914 - 52 Street Hoopfer Construction

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6010

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

Community Support Services ADULTS/ CHILDREN ANONYMOUS

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance)

STETTLER HANDIBUS

Brenda 403-742-3067

403-742-5858

GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL

Wednesday 6:00 p.m. For more info call Bob 403-820-5583

COCAINE ANONYMOUS

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE

BY THIS PUBLICATION, CERTIFIES THAT

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266

403-742-4271; 403-742-1887

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

AL-ANON

403-742-4059

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

HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY

403-742-6568

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

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

GOVERNMENT ACT, CHAPTER M-26 AND 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

403-742-6568

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

T.O.P.S.

Hot Line 403-342-1444

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Pat Lattery 403-742-3759

(Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace - 403-742-0681 Vivian - 403-742-3935

STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS)

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

For more information phone 403-742-6456

BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION

STETTLER FOOD BANK Betty Birch 403-742-0732

403-742-5437 during business hours

STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL

BRIGANTIA PLACE

RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org

(formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter) 780-672-1035

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REACHES YOUR CUSTOMERS

Call us at

403-742-2395

Ask Matt

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE Why this is important

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Matthew Orom Journeyman Red Seal Mechanic What’s included

In addition to an oil change, other preventative maintenance routines should be preformed to prepare for each season.

- Oil change - Tire rotation - Top up of windsheild washer, power steering fluid and transmission fluid. - Lubrication of door locks and hinges. - Visual inspection of drive axle boots/seals. - Visual inspection for leaks. - Analysis of timing belt (based on mileage) - Written vehicle inspection report.

6607-50 Ave., Stettler

When to have this done

We recommend upgrading your oil change service to a Seasonal Maintenance service at least twice a year.* *this recommended service interval is based on industry average. Please refer to your owner’s manual.

Store Phone 403-742-8319

Automotive

403-742-8404

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