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County of Stettler councillor Greggory Jackson, foreground, signs the old county vault, which has been preserved from the original county building. Behind him, councillor Dave Grover signs, while councillor Joe Gendre waits his turn.
County celebrates its history at 60th anniversary party Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The rusty old steel box, the vault at the original County of Stettler building, isn’t an exciting sight until one takes a moment to look at the inside door. The vault was removed when the old office was torn down, with the reeve and council of the day taking a moment to leave inspiring messages written on the inside of the door. On Thursday, June 18, as hundreds gathered at the county property on the edge of town to celebrate the six-decade milestone, today’s council added their comments in indelible marker to add to those of their predecessors’. Former reeves and council-
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lors filled the chair as current Reeve Wayne Nixon spoke about the county and how it has grown since its inception in 1955. Very few of the county’s original employees and council remain alive today, but one of them, 92-year-old William Bauer, made sure to be at the party. “I started with the Municipal District (MD) 54 (Erskine) in 1952, part-time for a few years,” Bauer recalled. “Pest control, first rats, then cougars, to start.” When the County of Stettler formed in 1955, it brought the MD 54 into its folds and Bauer went with it, working as the agricultural fieldman. The county’s first office was located north of where Don’s
Service is now located, Bauer recalled. “It was a long narrow building,” he remembered. “The front was the office, the middle the meeting room – with the only bathroom – and the agricultural fieldman and assessor were at the back.” Council meetings could make things awkward for the staff at the back, Bauer noted. “When council meetings were on, we had to crawl out the window and run to the garage next door to use the bathroom,” he said with a laugh. While the front office had to use the same bathroom, they at least had a door. Over the six decades since Bauer first worked for the coun-
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ty, there’s been plenty of changes – equipment and employees being the biggest, he said. “I worked a lot of years alone,” he said. “Then I finally got an assistant. Then extra duties were added, but no extra staff.” Bauer went on to become county fire chief -- “I had a lot of jobs,” he said. Fire fighting back then meant filling the weed-spraying truck with water, but through “a few battles” with council, the county got its first fire truck. “The equipment they have now,” Bauer said, shaking his head in awe. “We were lucky to have a tree planter and a few small roadside sprayers.” continued on page 16
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that the family had shared. He said of KIra, “She is sunshine wrapped up in a bow,” and added that the stories reflected “how tough this little girl actually is.” Kira’s grandparents, Fred and Maple Richardson were among guests and felt relieved that they could go back to Nova Scotia knowing Kira is loved and supported by such a great community like Stettler. Among some of the things that have been unique to Kira’s journey is how long her beads of courage are. At the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Kira was assigned a child life specialist, who calms patients through treatment and other procedures.
Kira was assigned Cindy, and they connected right away. One of the things Cindy had to manage as Kira’s child life specialist was her ‘beads of courage’ program, which assigns beads to patients as a way to keeping track of everything they go through on their journey. Each colour represents a different type of event. For instance, grey colour implies dressing changes and Kira has 12 of those. Kira has a total of 286 beads of courage measuring 11 feet. She is about half way through her chemo treatments. As the evening rolled on, people recalled stories of Kira, doubled up with laughter at the comedians, and participated in the auction.
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Knights of Columbus’ Joe Gendre and Stettler RCMP Constable Bill Lewadniuk survey damage done to the Knights’ event tent sometime during the overnight hours of Monday June 22 and Tuesday June 22. The vandals appear to have driven through the tent several times, including once into the visible post, which is bent nearly double.
Vandals destroy KoC tent Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Several years ago, the Knights of Columbus, with the help of community sponsors, purchased a giant white event tent to help the town and county residents have affordable options for their special occasions. Sometime between 9 p.m. on Monday, June 22 and 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, a person or persons wrecked the tent by driving their vehicle through it several times, tearing canvas walls, rigging, and bending one of the tent’s posts nearly double. Joe Gendre handles the rentals for the Knights of Columbus and phoned the Independent to invite the paper to come see the damage. “(My family) was having a reunion but no one in Stettler rented tents,” Gendre explained. With help from several community businesses, the Knights of Columbus purchased one for use in the community, offering rates much cheaper than that of nearby city competitors. “A tent like this is rented for $1,500 in the city,” Gendre explained. “We rent it
for $800.” The vehicle that struck the tent post left behind a significant amount of paint chips, indicating the vehicle was damaged, RCMP Const. Bill Lewadniuk said. The paint chips were silvery-blue in colour. While Gendre said the tent was insured, the cost of the deductible will probably eliminate any profit from the use of the tent at the recent community events. Though the tent had been vandalised before, it hasn’t been touched in eight years, Gendre said. “There are some people who don’t have enough to do in this community,” Gendre said as he looked at the torn tent, rigging dangling. Girl assaulted, robbed A young woman is recovering from an assault and robbery north of Erskine on Wednesday, June 17. Shortly before 8 p.m., the 17-year-old girl was heading home from work when she was flagged down by a man who appeared to be having vehicle troubles near the intersection of highways 835 and 601. The man, described as a slender Caucasian man with black hair and a cast on his arm,
asked her if he could use her phone, then punched her in the face and robbed her. He then allegedly locked the doors on the victim’s vehicle, tossed the keys, and drove off in his black pick-up truck, which had Saskatchewan plates. He headed east. The victim suffered minor injuries in the altercation. Boat breaks down, rides through storm Police were out on Buffalo Lake on June 19 after receiving a 911 call from a 55-year-old man. He and his 10-year-old grandson were boating on the lake when their boat suffered mechanical trouble and they were stranded, RCMP Cpl. Cameron Russell explained. The pair were from Strome and weren’t familiar with the lake, making it difficult for police to locate the pair. While police searched, the stranded pair had to ride through a downpour with hail. Though the weather had cleared a bit by the time police found the pair around 7 p.m., another storm was on its way in as police towed them to safety. Russell urged all boaters
to take precautions before heading onto lakes familiar and unfamiliar alike, making sure the boaters have everything they need on board to ride through weather or mechanical trouble. Arsonist turns self in A 33-year-old Red Deer man turned himself into Blackfalds RCMP, confessing to one of two Nevis fires earlier this year. The man, who has a lengthy record, originally hailed from Stettler County, and had lit the first fire, one which burned an old machine shop to the ground. No one was injured in the fire. “His guilty conscience led him to confess,” Russell explained. “We weren’t looking at him as a suspect.” The second fire in Nevis, which burned down a store that was in the process of being renovated, as well as a fire at the Stettler Motel and the Shoe Closet and Boutique, remain unsolved.
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Kiri Rathwell runs towards the giant ball as the boys, Carter Erickson (front), Zachary Wengryn (blue t-shirt), Seth Sharpe (back right) and Sean Nordstorm (back left) rolls up the ball and lifts it up at the block party. The block party was hosted by the Stettler Wellness Network to create awareness and encourage more people to interact and know their neighbours.
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Stettler Middle School celebrates new ‘greenspace’ at the final assembly Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER The final assembly at Stettler Middle School had its highs and lows, as students and staff gathered for one last time before summer. “We are having an assembly this morning to celebrate our year that we have had,” said Principal Sharon Fischer. “To go over some of the track and field results, make couple of presentations, but the main focus is to celebrate our green space,” she added. “Bob Poapst and Sandy Foster have worked really hard over the past two or three years to bring us to an area, to have one that we can be proud of.” Several years ago when the high school renovation
was going on, the space behind Stettler Middle School was destroyed in the process. Although there was never more than grass there, it became a rubble space. But with their own initiative and creativity, faculty members Poapst and Foster came up with a plan and started a resourceful process to make the space more conducive for students to play and enjoy the outdoors. Applying for grants, putting in endless hours in the weekends and after school, getting students to become a part of the building process were just some of the ways they used to get the process started. Sharing his feelings about the effort and its conclusion, Poapst said “I think it was in spring
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Stettler Middle School Principal Sharon Fischer shares a laugh with her colleagues Sandy Foster and Bob Poapst, who were instrumental in creating and channeling their resources to make the Greening Project a reality. The green space is now used by students to enjoy the outdoors. 2010 that we started getting some ideas. Because after the renovation, it was just gravel there, but it was our main noon-hour space. Sandy and I have worked a lot of years on different
projects, so we got started.” Foster said students were involved in all aspects of the school greening project and it was a conscious decision, so that they could take ownership
for the efforts they put in and continue to be stewards of the area when they moved on to the adjacent high school. Grades 7 and 8 Industrial Arts students built the planters with seating. Grade 7 Science students were responsible for looking after the planting of the raised beds, and the Students’ Union and Youth Cultural Ambassador Training (YCAT) club within the school helped with the final landscaping of the area. Foster shared how frustrated they had been that the students had nowhere to go during recess, “We were frustrated, too, with our kids going outside for lunch. The space there was just so barren that they would just stand in a pack and never really do
anything. That’s not what one’s childhood should be about. But now that the space has been converted into something they can enjoy, we see them jumping from rock to rock or from stumps. Its great.” Acknowledging the generous financial aid from various community partners, donations from local businesses, Poapst and Foster mentioned that it all began to fall into place with a successful grant application to TD Friends of the Environment. The Town of Stettler helped by bringing in about 24 truckloads of topsoil. They hope the green space will evolve in the future into a park-like environment, bringing together the school and town communities.
Gallery full for bylaw discussion Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The gallery at the June 16 Town of Stettler council meeting was full to the brim as concerned citizens came to speak their mind regarding a zoning bylaw. The bylaw would zone a house near the Stettler schools complex for special use, specifically that of a day care, as the Sharebear Daycare, full to the gills, is looking to expand. The property was chosen for several reasons, being that it is close to the schools and it’s part of an existing playground zone. Bernie Jackson, who is best known as the owner of Wells Furniture downtown, purchased the house for use by Sharebear. “I am not part of town – I live outside (Stettler),” she told council during the citizens’ forum portion of the evening. “But I am part of this community.” She said that the popular day care has to currently turn away potential clients due to the small space in which it operates, and building a day care building was simply too expensive. Lynn Potter represented the daycare, and submitted a non-formal petition to council. She and others with Sharebear had gone door-to-door in the area directly around the property,
explaining what they wanted to do with the property, gathering support signatures from nearly everyone in the area. “Only one person had a concern, about traffic,” Potter reported to council. Potter explained that she hoped the zoning laws would allow the daycare to operate without a zoning change, but was informed by councillor Karen Sernecky that the town’s professional planner said the property had to be zoned Direct Control. It was explained that direct control means that the property would be zoned specifically to allow for the day care, and only the day care. Any changes to the property would require another appearance before council. It did not change the property to commercial, for example; if some day the day care moved out, a business couldn’t move in. Later in the evening, during the regular discussion portion of the meeting, council unanimously passed the first reading of the zoning bylaw, citing the long-term commitment of Sharebear to the community. Public commentary on the bylaw is now open, with residents being able to write letters to the town expressing their support (or lack thereof) to council before the bylaw returns for
second and third reading near the end of July. Kinettes loan request denied grant approved The Stettler Kinettes had filed a grant application to help cover the cost of its planned $215,000 playground in West Stettler Park, and in a previous meeting told council that the organization was optimistic about its chances and would be ready to begin if the grant came through. Unfortunately for the Kinettes, the grant request was denied, leaving the organization short $20,000 of the money needed to get started on the project. The organization appeared before councillors at the Committee of the Whole meeting earlier in June and asked if it would be possible for the town to provide it with a loan to cover the cost so labour could begin, with the Kinettes repaying the money. “The town is not a bank and we’re not in the business of loaning money,” Stettler Mayor Dick Richards quoted himself as saying at the meeting. After denying the Kinettes request for a loan, council voted unanimously to simply donate the required $20,000 to the project. “We covered half the cost of the skate park, I think we can cover this,” the mayor
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It’s probably a coincidence that what some people will describe as a doomsayer has just mentioned the possibility of a baby born today seeing the end of humanity and Pope Francis, the leader of world’s one billion Catholics, issued a stern warning about the environmental degradation within the space of the same week. David Auerbach, a columnist for Slate Magazine, blogged on the Reuters website on the possibility (http://blogs.reuters.com/ great-debate/2015/06/18/a-childborn-today-may-live-to-seehumanitys-end-unless/) saying that the earth would be uninhabitable for humans within the next 100 years because of the exponential impact that global warming would bring about and he was ridiculed by 99 per cent of the people who commented on his article. Although in not so precise terminology, Pope Francis also drew a bleak picture regarding the global warming and environmental degradation, describing the polluted regions of the world as “filth” and not many people laughed at what he had to say. A blogger with a technological background may not mean much in terms of causing social and political impact on the way people think and act on any matter of substance, but it is a different thing when the head of the Catho-
We are not faced with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather one complex crises which is both social and environmental. POPE FRANCIS lic Church makes a statement. But one needs to see for what it is the way the Pope made his voice heard on this very matter: He published his environmental warnings in the form of an “encyclical”, an official teaching of the Catholic Church at the highest possible level. Further, the timing of the publication of the encyclical is meant to send this message to a lot of people of high power in decisionmaking capacities: There are several international conferences taking place until the end of the year climaxing with UN summit in Paris on environmental issues aimed at reaching a framework agreement to reduce greenhouse gasses and pollution, and increasing protection of the environment. In addition, Pope is also scheduled to address a joint session of the US Congress, the first Pontiff to do so, when he visits
Washington in September. And while the global media focused mainly on the environmental aspect of the paper, there is a lot more in the document that has received a very cold reaction from the policymakers in the industrialized nations. Among the points emphasized was the straightforward message that the invisible hand of the market would not automatically put the house of the economy in order. Pope Francis also made a point of stressing the link between the worsening environmental conditions and the poverty among the masses in the developing world. “We are not faced with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather one complex crisis which is both social and environmental,” he said in his encyclical. Having risen from serving in the churches around the poor slum
areas of Argentina to the highest rank of Catholic Church, Pope Francis has been attracting both lots of affection from the people for whom he advocates openly, like the poor and disadvantaged (and even from atheists), and silent grudge and resentment from people who see him as stepping over his line and getting involved in politics. US Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush went as far as saying he would not receive his economic policy instructions from a clergyman. But could this latest foray by the Pope into matters of social justice and economic policy be heralding a new era when the church might regain its clout it lost with the Age of Enlightenment, but this time in a much more enlightened way? Church lost its influence over the way people lived and thought beginning with 18th century because the wealth generated by the capitalist system, aided by the rise in productivity due to technological advances, promoted mundane pleasures over divine glorification. Now that the same system has royally screwed up the mundane order by creating massive disruption of both ecological and social balances, could it be that it will be up to the servants of the divine justice to lead humanity out of the swamp? – Mustafa Eric
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Legion recognizes young authors, artists Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Legion was teeming with youngsters, their parents and grandparents, plus veterans and members of the Stettler branch of the Legion as people gathered to recognize the 2014 poster, essay and poem contest. Even though the contest takes place every November, it’s usually May or June before the local Legion branch has all the results because the winners at the local level go on to compete at different levels. This year, the celebration took place on June 17. The highest a Stettler area youth made it in this year’s competition was regional, the Legion’s Rosalind LaRose explained. The contest starts at the local level before graduating to Area, then Regional, contests. From Regional, winners go on to provincial, and from provincial, winners go to dominion (national). It isn’t until all these levels are complete that the results are officially sent back to the local legions. Every year, as Remembrance Day, November 11 approaches, students are able to participate in blackand-white and colour poster contests, poem contests and essay contests. The competitors are broken into four categories, which are primary (grades 1-3), junior (grades 4-6), intermediate (grades 7-9), and senior (grades 10-12). “We have loads of entries,” LaRose said. “When we have to narrow it down
grandfather was a veteran. The Legion’s poppy fund was also used to make a $3,000 donation to the University of Alberta’s brain traumatic unit, which, according to LaRose is making giant strides at helping wounded soldiers and veterans. Finally, another $2,000 was sent to the Veterans Food Bank in Calgary, which helps homeless veterans have healthy, hot meals.
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Students from Stettler Elementary and Stettler Middle schools and Christ-King Catholic School took part in the annual Legion poster, poem and essay contest. Here, winners from the competition pose at the Legion after receiving their awards. to first, second and third place, we have to go through hundreds of excellent pieces of work.” For the first time this year, several categories didn’t have competitors in the senior level, high school students having not partaken in the contests. “Please, if you know students, encourage them to submit,” LaRose said, adding with a laugh, “There’s cash prizes, so I don’t know why you wouldn’t.” In addition to announcing this year’s winners and handing out the winner cheques and certificates, the Legion also distributed some of its earnings from this year’s poppy fundraising. Kris Coolen, on behalf of Hearthaven Seniors’ Lodge, received a cheque for $1,000, which will be used
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Results: – Colour Poster Primary 1st – Ethan Nichols, SES Gr. 3 (2nd at Area) 2nd – Rhys Pederson, SES Gr. 3 Junior 1st – Reagan Robbins, SES Gr. 5 (1st at Area, 2nd at District) 2nd – Erinn Dunn-Jackson, SES Gr. 5 Intermediate 1st – Jayden Swaren, CKS, Gr. 7 2nd – Bailey Strandquist, CKS Gr. 7
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Spirited turnout at the Erskine Hall for Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast eating with us, so it has been good. We came in at 10.30.” The person behind this idea is the cook Scott Kruk. Kruk has been with the organization for a long time. He said, “When I joined the Hall in 1988, the following year I brought up this idea of pancake breakfast. A lot of the members were skeptical. They didn’t know who would cook, who’s going to get the materials, who’s going to do this, who’s going to do that. But when it was all said and done, I organized it, got everything all lined up. And we made a profit of 200 and some dollars.” The IOOF organization began in 1819 in Baltimore, Maryland and it has spread throughout United States and then into Canada. It is a worldwide organization, with lodges in Cuba, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and several other European countries. Not all funds go into the renovations though as Stevens added, “There is a branch of IOOF that help crippled and afflicted children, which we have helped several in the community over a number of years. And we help worldwide projects, such as the Living Legacy program where we provide seedling trees to the junior forest wardens and they in turn plant these trees where forest fires have gone through.”
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Jared Litvak feeds his son Samuel Litvak at the Father’s Day pancake breakfast hosted at the Erskine Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall on Highway 12 East. An annual event organized by the Erskine IOOF Hall, this was the 26th year.
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Rotary toasts local farmers and ranchers Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Local ranchers and farmers were recognized at the annual Farmer Appreciation Night, hosted by the Rotary Club of Stettler. The Monday, June 22 event saw farmers and ranchers alike enjoy an evening away from their agricultural duties, dressed up rather than in farmer overalls. The Rotary Club of Stettler recognized Lonneke Nooijen, the scholarship recipient from 2014, who was unable to attend last year. This year’s scholarship recipients, Denver McCormish and Riley Coppock, also came forward to accept their scholarships, each worth $1,000. Both are studying agriculture at Olds College. “I was really pumped up when I found out (I won the scholarship),” Coppock, a Castor resident, said. “I didn’t even apply – I’m not from Stettler.” Despite being from Castor, Coppock’s hard work as a Castor UFA employee and on his family’s farm earned him the nod from the Rotary Club. The 18-year-old is currently in his second
year in Agricultural Management. McCormish spent seven years in the Byemoor 4-H club, and is now in his first year in the same program as Coppock. As part of the evening, guests were able to listen to guest speaker Brian Perillat, the author of Real Agriculture and manager at Canfax, a not-for-profit organization which collects farming data to provide useful information and keep an eye on the industry. Perillat mostly spoke about the beef industry. “The last 18 months have been phenomenal for cattle,” he said. “Perspectives have changed a lot in the past years.” When the Canadian cattle industry suffered from cases of BSE (mad cow disease) in the mid about a decade ago, the cattle prices tanked as embargoes of Canadian beef went up to prevent the spread of the disease. It took years of work before Canadian beef would sell well internationally, and by that time, Canada had lost 25 per cent of its beef ranchers, and 20 per cent of its cattle stock. “Prices have recovered,” Perillat said. “Feed lots are doing well – they’ve had to lay it out
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Rotary Club of Stettler president Scott Pfeiffer presents Riley Coppock, centre, and Denver McCormish with a $1,000 scholarship each. Both are studying agriculture at Olds College. sume the beef situation in the US will remain the same, Perillat said, noting that some ranchers are starting to rebuild their herds. In order to not be caught napping, Albertan ranchers need to look at pasture land. When the beef industry went through its BSErelated crash roughly 12 years ago, a lot of the land once used for ranch-
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What legacy are we leaving as fathers? The Bible teaches that children are an inheritance from the Lord (Psalm 127:3), and they are! But at the other end of the journey, it is children that receive an inheritance from their parents. With Father’s Day just past, perhaps it’s appropriate to ask ourselves what we are leaving our children. And let’s be reminded that an inheritance may be comprised of more than money; things that surpass monetary gain, and/or material possessions, as depicted in the following story. Dan Clark tells of going to the circus with his father. In the ticket line, they found themselves behind a family comprised of parents and 8 young children. They were neat and clean, but it was apparent by their clothing that they weren’t wealthy people. The children were standing in pairs and holding hands behind their parents. They talked quietly but excitedly about all that they would see and experience on their first trip to the circus. Finally, the family arrived at the ticket counter. Dan wrote that, “The father and mother were at the head of the pack standing proud as could be. The mother was holding her husband’s hand, looking up at him as if to say, ‘You’re my knight in shining armor.’ He was smiling and enjoying his family.” The ticket agent prepared 8 children’s and 2 adult tickets and announced the price. Both parents were startled. The father asked, “How much did you say?” They were devastated... they didn’t have enough money! Dan’s father, seeing what was go-
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Is diversification back to the future again? For those of us long in the tooth seeing old issues and schemes coming back is part of the march of time. One is bemused at seeing how younger folk become filled with enthusiasm as they reveal to us newly re-discovered schemes to save the world. Well that approach is always positive even if it means plowing over old ground – being that this time such eager young people may well succeed where many of us have failed in the past. I refer to the latest political mantra being expressed - that being the Alberta economy needs to be diversified. No problem with the concept but haven’t we been there before – say about 30 years ago. Back in those ancient times oil prices had skyrocketed to $35 dollars and the province and government seemed to be awash in cash. The government had money to buy an airline, build a magnesium plant and much else all in the name of investment in the future. Agriculture was no exception to that government investment. It came in various initiatives – the most significant was the quadrupling of the size of the Ag department bureaucracy. It came in the form of a massive increase in the extension program that saw district agriculturists and home economists located in almost every town and village in Alberta. The idea was that if we could just educate rural folks – ag production, efficiency and diversification would increase ten-fold with the wisdom and guidance of all those government advisors. The other approach was direct investment in ag infrastructure like processing and transportation. That saw
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The Walking Dead “There are examples of species all over the world that are essentially the walking dead,” said Stanford University professor Paul Ehrlich. “We are sawing off the limb that we are sitting on.” He was talking about the Sixth Extinction, the huge loss of species that is underway right now. It has been discussed in public before, of course, but what Ehrlich and other scientists from Stanford and Princeton universities and the University of California Berkeley have done is to document it statistically. Animals and plants are always going extinct, usually to be replaced by rival species that exploit the same ecological niche more efficiently. But the normal turnover rate is quite slow, according to the fossil record: about one species of vertebrate per 10,000 species goes extinct each century. Ehrlich and his colleagues deliberately raised the bar, assuming that the normal extinction rate is twice as high as that – and still got an alarming result. In a study published this month in Science Advances, they report that vertebrates (animals with internal skeletons made of bone or cartilage – mammals, birds, reptiles and fish) are going extinct at a rate 114 times faster than normal. In a separate study last year, Professor Stuart Pimm of Duke University estimated that the loss rate may be as much as a thousand times higher than normal – and that includes plants as well as animals. “We are now entering the sixth great mass extinction event,” said Gerardo Ceballos of the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico, lead author of the Science Advances study. “If it is allowed to continue, life would take many millions of years to recover and our species itself would likely disappear early on.” Indeed, Harvard biologist E.O. Wilson has estimated that at the current
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rate of loss, half of Earth’s higher lifeforms will be extinct by 2100. The previous five mass extinctions, all during the past half-billion years, each wiped out at least half of the existing species of life. Four of them were probably caused by drastic warming of the planet due to massive, millennia-long volcanic eruptions. The warming eventually made the deep oceans oxygenfree, allowing sulfur bacteria to emerge from the muds. As they took over the oceans, they killed off all the oxygen-based life – and when they finally reached the surface, they emitted vast quantities of hydrogen sulfide gas that destroyed the ozone layer and directly poisoned most land-based life as well. The fifth and most recent mass extinction, at the end of the Cretaceous era 65 million years ago, was different. It was caused by a giant asteroid that threw so much dust up when it hit Earth that the Sun was effectively hidden for years. First the plants died, and then the animals. But the cause of the sixth extinction is a single species: us. It’s fair to say that we are the victims of our own success, but so is the entire biosphere. There were one billion of us in 1800. We are now seven and a half billion, on our way to ten or eleven billion. We have appropriated the most biologically productive 40 percent of the planet’s land surface for our cities, farms and pastures, and there’s not much room left for the other species. They have been crowded out, hunted out, or poisoned by our chemical wastes. Their habitats have been destroyed. Even the oceans are being dev-
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Alberta’s decline an opportunity for other Western provinces By Mark Milke Troy Media Columnist In its recent Speech from the Throne, the new Alberta government reiterated its plans to make life more expensive in Alberta. Over time, the NDP government will a) raise business income tax by 20 per cent (to 12 per cent from 10 per cent), b) hike the minimum wage by almost 50 per cent (to $15 an hour from $10.20 per hour), c) add multiple new provincial personal income tax brackets while increasing the top bracket by 50 per cent and d) may hike resource royalties after its promised royalty review. All that means there’s a great opportunity to create jobs and prosperity - in Saskatchewan, or perhaps British Columbia. For those who think economic success and employment are accidental and inevitable creations, the mere result of natural resources in or above ground, the next several years will be a useful case study. Unlike Hawaii, which has warm weather and “sells” that to tourists, the three most Western provinces have oil, gas and an assortment of minerals or other natural resources. That does not preclude other sectors from proliferating - one hopes they do. But resources will matter to Western prosperity for some time. That means such provinces must always think hard about their policies to ensure they attract - not repel - investment. After all, an energy company can drill a well in Saskatchewan (or in North Dakota) as easily as in Alberta. On taxes, given where the Alberta government is headed on policy, Saskatchewan and B.C. both have an opportunity to lower their tax rates and potentially attract highincome earners. For instance, 12.2 per cent of all Alberta tax-filers reported total income of $100,000 or more in 2011, the latest statistical year available. That compares to Saskatchewan (7.4 per cent), Ontario (7 per cent) and B.C. (6.3 per cent). Simply put, if B.C. or Saskatchewan can lower their higher top marginal rates, they might attract some tax filers who have filed in Alberta as residents of convenience
for tax purposes. Do that, and B.C. or Saskatchewan might find that at worst, they experience little if any revenue loss to their treasuries. At best, they’ll attract entrepreneurs and others who help juice their economies. Now think about business taxes. When Alberta raises its general provincial corporate tax rate to 12 per cent, that puts Alberta higher than B.C. (11 per cent) and on par with Saskatchewan on the general rate (12 per cent) but higher than Saskatchewan’s manufacturing and processing corporate tax rate (10 per cent). If B.C. and Saskatchewan want to attract more investment, businesses, and entrepreneurs, lower personal and business tax rates help. So they might as well cut their high marginal rates, drop their corporate tax rates, and undercut Alberta. (Manitoba could be part of this experiment too though its’ overall high personal tax take requires a deeper cut; on the corporate side, at 12 per cent, Manitoba will only match Alberta’s new higher rate.) There are other reforms that Saskatchewan and B.C. should work on. If the B.C. government and various First Nations governments can ease the way for investment, that would help. In Saskatchewan, if the Brad Wall government stopped pandering to anti-out-of-province and anti-foreign investment sentiment, that would be economically helpful. So too would privatizing government-owned companies something done by B.C., Alberta, and the federal government decades ago. Such actions would signal Saskatchewan is even more open for business. In Alberta, in the next four years, the provincial government is betting that a 20 per cent rise in corporate taxes, a 50 per rise in the minimum wage, and a 50 per cent rise in the top marginal personal income tax rate won’t affect jobs or prosperity. Other provinces might want to lay a contrary bet of their own. Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute and author of Go West Young Adults: The 10Year Western Boom in Investment, Jobs and Incomes.
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Standing up for families by extending compassionate care One of the most difficult times for anyone is when a loved one Kevin is dying or at risk of death. The demands Sorenson of caring for a gravely MP CROWFOOT ill family member can jeopardize both employment and financial security. The Government of Canada believes that, during such times, Canadians should not have to choose between keeping their job and caring for their family. Compassionate care benefits, provided through the Employment Insurance (EI) program, are available to individuals temporarily away from work to care for a sick family member with a significant risk of death. Our Conservative government is increasing the financial support for individuals taking care of family members facing a significant risk of death Effective January 3, 2016, Economic Action Plan (EAP) 2015 will invest up to an additional $37 million annually to extend the duration of compassionate care benefits from the current six weeks to six months. The benefits can also be taken within an expanded period of 52 weeks (up from 26 weeks) and can be shared between family members. Estimates suggest that up to 6,900 claimants per year could benefit from this enhanced measure. The enhancements being made to compassionate care benefits through EAP 2015 reaffirms our Government’s commitment to helping families receive the support they need as they care for loved ones across Canada and here in Crowfoot. Eligibility for compassionate care benefits remains the same, including the requirement for a medical certificate signed by a doctor attesting to the family member’s condition. Self-employed Canadians can apply for EI special benefits if they are registered for access to the EI program. This builds on our Government’s record of past legislation, such as the Helping Families in Need Act which allows parents to suspend the payment of their EI parental benefits if they become ill or are injured, and collect EI sickness benefits. This allows additional flexibility to claimants in receipt of EI compassionate care benefits or EI benefits for parents of critically ill children to convert to their EI sickness benefits if they become ill or are injured. They may resume collecting the balance of their parental benefits thereafter, if needed. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian families. The changes we are making through Economic Action Plan 2015 will ensure that families are able to care for their loved ones. Through these enhancements, the Government is ensuring that the EI program continues to help Canadians when they need it most. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson.c1@parl. gc.ca. Please visit my new Facebook page SorensonKevinA to receive updates on what is happening in Ottawa and across the riding or follow me on Twitter @KevinASorenson.
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Other people’s money Will Bill 3 really help Alberta to enhance prosperity? Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was quoted saying “the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.” The concepts that follow the socialist mindset typically come up short on details of where and how the revenues they propose to distribute will come from. The first week of the new legislative session was a profound eyeopener for the Opposition members charged with holding the new Alberta government to account concerning the interim supply budget, Bill 3 Appropriation (Interim Supply) Act, being brought forward in the house by the NDP. The recurring response to the questions on allocations and rational being used were non-committal or non-existent. Responses like “I’ll get back to you” and “I’m not sure” left many on the Opposition side of the house dismayed and confused about what exactly the government’s true intentions are. The Alberta government is responsible for the allocation of spending for all of Alberta’s social programs and operational budgets that keep Alberta functioning. Per capita spending in Alberta is already ranked among the highest in all of Canada; that unfortunately does not correlate with the level for value of services provided. Increased taxes to Alberta corporations and individuals earning more than $125k/year will come up short of covering the new expenditures being proposed in Bill 3. The expenditures will cost an additional $624 million dollars on top of the $48.4 billion that was already allocated in the spring budget released just prior to the May 5 election. The increases in spending were done without the due diligence of finding saving within government; which is cause for concern for fiscally responsible Albertans. Re-distribution of wealth is a tried and true route to failure that time and again ends in a fiscal
Rick Strankman MLA DRUMHELLER - STETTLER wreck that does not benefit taxpayers. In order to distribute wealth, that same wealth is taken from one and given to another. Former Alberta MLA for Hanna-Oyen (elected 1975) Jack Butler, made the astute observation that the government must take in $3 to $4 for every $1 that is redistributed by government. The theory of wealth distribu-
tion is a socialist fairytale that increases the size and cost of government for the taxpayer. Another former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill cautioned, “I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle,” which is eerily similar to what is being
proposed with Bill 3. There are a litany of unanswered questions concerning where this new spending will come from and whether this will be another brick in the budget deficit wall that is obscuring the vision of a balanced budget here in Alberta. Wildrose is proposing an approach of a more fiscal responsibility approach to budgeting which will allow Alberta to return to a balanced budget, avoiding the inevitable burden to future generations. By introducing new spending before establishing a position of fiscal responsibility, is a guarantee that we will not be living within our means.
Thank you from
Dr. Alasdair Drummond
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has called, sent letters, cards, food, visited these past weeks after my unexpected illness and surgery. Your support for both me and my family has been overwhelming and I appreciate it so very much. Thank you. I am taking the summer off to recuperate after my surgery and will be back at Stettler Medical Clinic August 26, 2015. Thank you again for your understanding and patience, I appreciate it.
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County celebrates its history continued from front page He and his assistants planted more than a million trees through their work at the county. “I look around the county and a lot of these plantings are familiar to me,” he said. The process to become the County of Stettler began in 1943 when several districts merged to become the MD of Stettler. It was 12 years later that the county formed. “We’re made up of a diverse group of people,” current Reeve Wayne Nixon said. “We have a diverse landscape, a diverse culture. I’m very proud of our county, our administration, and our staff.” Dignitaries from all levels of government were present, or had sent word. MP Kevin Sorenson couldn’t be there, but he sent a letter congratulating the county on its six decades, and reeves from several surrounding counties and the Mayor of the Town of Stettler, Dick Richards, brought gifts and well wishes. The Stettler RCMP, the RCMP traffic unit, Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue and Stettler Regional EMS brought out their vehicles and personnel to talk about their work to anyone curious who stopped by, letting kids take photos in fire trucks and police cruisers. A pie contest saw six county bakers submit pies – a coconut cream, a bumbleberry, a rhubarb-strawberry custard, a Saskatoon berry tart and two apple pies were entered, with Loree Nixon’s apple pie winning first place. The pies were auctioned off after the speeches were complete, with the money raised going to a charity of Loree Nixon’s choosing. A special sandbox, with hidden prizes, was set up for the youngsters to play in, and wagon rides were offered throughout the day. A free barbecue saw partygoers able to enjoy a free hotdog or hamburger, salad and chips or cheezies, plus birthday cake.
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Man Hunter fundraiser was great fun Close to 200 participants were registered in the first Man Hunter fund raiser at the Circle Square ranch on Saturday. There were three categories. The family fun race, with the largest number of contestants, began at 10 a.m. The second group included the teens, aged 12 to 15 and the last group out were the adults, 16 and up. The object of the game was to cross the finish line before being captured by the mounted horseback riders/ hunters. Shane and Brook Doan, Kevin Perry, Justin Quantz, Wes and Kaden Copof were the hunters. There was a concession stand and the ranch staff also served food to the runners. Shane Doan from the Arizona Coyotes and the Mantracker series and his brother Brook, who also appeared on ManTracker, signed autographs during the day. Said to be lots of fun – sounds like a keeper. The grades 1, 2 and 3 classes went on a field trip to Red Deer on Wednesday. They visited the SPCA shelter for a tour and got to make a toy for a kitten. Then it was off to the Collicut centre for activities. Ms. Hutmaucher is their
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Independent COLUMNS
Halkirk Herald ROSE KOENRAADT & DOROTHY ANDERSON 403-884-2237/403-742-4494 teacher. Our congratulations go out to Lowell and Janette Berry who celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on June 23. Congratulations to Mikenna Schauer, who qualified this week for the NJHFR ( National Jr. high finals rodeo) to be held in Des Moines, Iowa later this summer. Tori Brower from Gadsby also qualified. Rylee Charbonneau, Riley Gonda and Jack Oickle all attended kindergarten orientation classes in Castor last week. Debby Hronek and daughters Kourtney and Kassidy, along with Mandy Gonda and daughter Sage participated in the 5 K Foam Fest, an obstacle course race in Red Deer on Sunday. Brian and Dale Gonda are home from a fishing trip to Wapata Lake, a trophy lake, in Northern Saskatchewan where they were fishing for Northern Pike and Walleye.
Bernie and Bernice Doan had a houseful at the weekend, when Shane and his two oldest children, Gracie and Josh from Phoenix; Leighann and Chad and their three children, Dailey, Jackson and Elle from Three Hills and Brook and family from Stettler joined in the Man hunter days at the Ranch. Playground activities, sponsored by the Castor and District FCSS will be held at the playground by the hall, starting on Tuesday, July 6 and following Thursday between 9:3011:30. This program is for ages 6-12 and there will be no cost. The transfer station will be open on Tuesday, June 30 and closed on Wednesday, July 1. The next scheduled bingo will be held on September 3, 2015. A special thanks to all who came out all season to play bingo and all those many volunteers who ensure that the bingos continue.
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Busy Father’s Day weekend Parts of the county remain dry and arid while others have been getting moisture, sometimes just half a mile apart. The Omega Circle is pleased with the group of volunteers who met at the cemetery to plant flowers. Thanks to a great group, it only took an hour to finish the job. Father’s Day was celebrated in many ways; Stan and Gloria Diegel had brunch with Arden and Deanne and a tour of the museum. Then it was on to Tasha and Aarons for the afternoon; back to Richelle and Greg and family to wind up the day. Gloria and Stan also helped celebrate Sadie (15 on June 26 and Eva and Ella (five on July 6) birthdays on Saturday night at Arden and Deanne’s. All the Diegel family was there, as was Grandma Donna Beier. Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren spent Saturday watching great grandson Dallon McAllister (Innisfail) play lacrosse in Stettler. They are heading for a “field lacrosse” in the near future; Sunday back into Stettler to cheer on daughter Elva McAllister, Bonnie Kobi and grandchil-
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dren Kristina, Tammy, Luke and, winding up the day with ice cream cake for Father’s Day. Bill and Joyce Hansel took in the soccer tournament in Stettler on Saturday, then Sunday it was out for Father’s Day supper with daughters Sandy and Sue. Percy and Paulette Heer celebrated the day with the annual Lutheran Church picnic and barbeque. Donna McKay and friend Marg Binns left Monday for Fairview, where they visited Donna’s mother in the Harvest Lodge, Donna’s sister Anne Donaldson, who cooks at the lodge; then on the way home spent two days with brother Greg at Eaglesham. They arrived home Thursday after a very enjoyable week.
Summer fun is set to begin Crystal Friars STETTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY There are only a couple days of school left and which means that the kids’ favourite season, summer, is just a few days away. This season is huge at the Stettler Public Library, because it means the start of our time to play. Our reading program is ready and raring to go. Maggie, Shaunzy, and Kaylee have been hard at work to make the summer of play the best that it can be. We kick off on Saturday, June 27 with a Minecraft launch party. We are going to get the summer started with a giant Minecraft and Makers party on Saturday, June 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Live action Minecraft, snacks and more Minecraft is the way that we party at the Stettler Public Library. Join us for a wonderful afternoon full of cubes, creepers and boxes of fun. After the kick-off, play
will happen every day at the Stettler Public Library for all ages. Newborns to 5 year olds will still get to partake in Read and Rhyme, but it has moved to Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 6 to 8 are part of the KerPlunk! Group and they will have tonnes of fun on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The kids in Boggle (ages 9 to 12) will also meet on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays but from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. We haven’t forgotten about the teens either. Teens can join us on Mondays at 4 p.m. for Teen Makers and on Tuesdays at the same time for Teen Gaming. If books are more your style, we are continuing our Teen Book Club into the summer on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. We finish up the teenspecific programming on Thursdays at 4 p.m. with a special event each week.
The summer program is returning to the Rochon Sands Community Hall on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate in the projects and activities. Your whole family is invited to our family events on Fridays at 2 p.m. These events are geared toward the family experiencing the idea of play. Our first family event is on Friday, July 3 at 2 p.m. and we are so pleased to present performers Lee and Sandy Paley. For thirty years, Lee and Sandy Paley have been sharing their songs with children, their families and teachers while touring schools, libraries and communities across Canada. They have written and recorded over 200 songs and created a television series called Ballooner Landing, which aired for 15 years on various networks including YTV, CBC, Global and PBS. The Stettler Public Library is excited to be presenting these wonderful entertainers. Check our website (spl. prl.ab.ca) for updates on upcoming Play activities and friend us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/StettlerPublicLibrary) for reminders about our events. Also don’t hesitate to call us at 403-742-2292 with any last minute questions.
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A very busy last week of school at SES “Ready, Set, Go!” was certainly the theme of the week. Students weren’t just racing for the finish lines on the track, they were finishing up all sorts of assignments, projects, swimming lessons, and of course Father’s Day gifts, cards and personalized poems. Kindergarten Fun Days were the official start to the track and field season at Stettler Elementary School. The little ones enjoyed participating in many events Monday afternoon: twister, triathlon, car derby, soccer challenge, kerplunk, parachute, mini golf, obstacle course and the Bouncy House. Whew! The Bouncy House was a particular delight! Students were wishing they could play on it all week. They proudly sported their participation ribbons and proclaimed it was the, “Best Fun Day in
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folks extend a big thank you to the school council for the treat. The support of the volunteer parents was greatly appreciated and helped make the day a super success. Thanks to all! The students in Mrs. Lang’s Grade 1 class have practiced many “Leader in Me” habits this year. In particular, practicing the habit of Putting First Things First may have helped them remember to return their library books on time. The class as a whole returned all their books each week more often than any other class throughout the school year. In doing so, they earned themselves a special treat: A pizza “Lunch with the Librarian!” Congratulations 1KL! All SES classes will have the same opportunity to win this special lunch with
Mrs. Baltimore at the end of the next school year by bringing their books back to library class each week. Mrs. Jackson’s Grade 1 class enjoyed a tasting party to celebrate learning about the countries that their ancestors came from. They sampled foods from Poland, Ukraine, Germany, and Ireland. Yum, Yum! Meanwhile, in Mrs. Sylvester’s Grade 1 classroom, there was also a special party: A Ms. Spider Tea Party. It was a very unique tea party which Mrs. Sylvester’s students will remember for years to come. Along with Ms. Limpert’s Ice Cream Party last week, it seems there have been food and fun celebrations in all four Grade 1 classrooms lately. Yearend celebrations are certainly a sign of summer holidays being just around
the corner. All Grade 2 students and their teachers travelled by bus to historic Markerville on Monday, June 15 for their yearend fieldtrip. The weather cooperated and everyone enjoyed learning about the past. The Grade 2 students also finished swimming lessons this week which officially brought swimming lesson season to a close for this school year at SES. Just as Mrs. Poapst had ordered, the weather on Thursday was almost perfect for the Grade 4-5 track meet. Thank you, Mrs. Poapst! The track meet started first thing in the morning and the students were busy all day participating in one event after another. The last race finished just as the dismissal bell rang in the afternoon. Perfect timing, perfect weather and wonderful parent volunteers. Thank you to all who helped make the day a big success. The week was packed with so much activity, that by Friday afternoon everyone was exhausted and looking forward to sleeping late on Saturday morning. The last Saturday morning of the school year, one astute student reminded us. Where has the year gone? So with Father’s Day gifts and cards carefully tucked in their backpacks, students wandered wearily homeward. Happy Father’s Day, dads!
Wildcat column ends for summer This week students wrapped up the year and prepared for final exams. Congratulations to all the Grade 12s who have finished high school and welcome to those coming back next year. Have a safe and enjoyable summer from all of us at Wm. E. Hay.
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Many graduates from Rumsey at Morrin ceremonies The 4-H banquet was held this past Friday, June 19 with great success. I have one correction to make from my reporting of the show. In the seniors grooming results, Garrett Holowath won first and Mickey Johnson won second. At the banquet, the awards for the record books were handing out with Lowell Nelson winning seniors, Amanda Holowath winning Intermediates and Ryley Mappin winning Juniors. With the Heifers record books, Amanda Holowath swept that category with a solid win. In Efficiency and Judging, Lowell Nelson won Seniors, Intermediates was won by Amanda Holowath and Ryley Mappin won Juniors. Best home grown Calf was won by Brett Holowath and Rate of gain was Joel Howard. Well done to all our 4-H kids because I know that all the kids did really well and just as some are receiving awards doesn’t mean that each and every calf wasn’t just a close contender. In baseball and fastball this spring, the kids are wrapping up their season with the coach pitch kids and mixed Peewee teams having their wind-up on this Wednesday night where, I have heard, that they will be challenging their parents to a game. This game might be the funnest yet, so if you are in town this evening check out the diamonds up at the Ag Grounds. All of the Bantam games will be away games now until the
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end of the season. The Morrin graduating class is rushing to get their final preparations ready for Grad night this coming Friday, June 26. They will be having a formal supper at the Rumsey Hall so if you see the huge crowd up there with fancy dress that is why. Perhaps you can even catch a glimpse of the beautiful young people all dressed up in their finest. They then travel to Morrin school for the graduation ceremonies starting at 8 p.m. This is open to the general public if you would like to attend. We have a real baby boom of graduates this year with Daniel McNaughton, Lowell Nelson, Jonathon Kiemele, Garrett Holowath, Kody Kopjar. Evan Hampton, Jorden Ferguson, Jessica Wolf, Caitlyn Wolf graduating from Rumsey and area plus Chylan Peelar, Derek Hollands, Ryan Lawrence, Connor O’Brien and Travis Telford to complete the class. That is a total of 14 graduates for the class of 2015. Wonderful and well done to all the kids. May your futures be bright and successful. Gwen Hampton is home again after a short stint in the hospital where she had a bit of breathing issues. You will see her with an oxygen tank for now, but she is
hoping to shed that quickly as the doctors uncover what is causing the shortness of breath. So glad you are home and able to attend Evan’s grad and I have heard that Evan and Levi did very well with the awards night recently, looks like those genetics are showing through. The June’s Birthday Club hostess Pat Holowath was happy to celebrate the birthdays of Earla Campbell, Adeline Guymup and Glenna Boulton from Extended Care and from the Lodge, Beryl Gelinas. Next months hostess will be Kendra Kiemele on the 20th of July. Thanks to all the volunteers who do this faithfully every month. See if you can stump someone with this joke: A strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of Morris, one of the older workers. After several minutes, Morris had had enough. “Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?” he said: “I will bet a week’s wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that outbuilding that you won’t be able to wheel back.” “You’re on, old man,” the braggart replied: “It’s a bet! Let’s see what you got.” Morris reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles. Then, nodding to the young man, he said, “All right. Get in.”
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Canada Day Gymkhana not to be missed The 12th annual Wade Buchwitz Memorial Gymkhana is set for July 1 at the Endiang Riding and Roping Club’s outdoor arena in Endiang; starting at 11 a.m. Entries will be taken on June 25 from 8-10 p.m. by calling Twila at 403-579-2173 or Bobbi at 403-579-2432. Entries will be taken until 10 a.m. on July 1, but pre-entries are preferred. Be sure to take in the gymkhana, it’s a great way to celebrate Canada Day. The day ends with a fireworks display. The students and teachers of the Byemoor School traveled to Edmonton by chartered coach on Monday for their year-end trip where they enjoyed touring Fort Edmonton. Byemoor Parks and Recreation Association was fortunate to be the recipient of a $500 donation from ATCO Electric. The donation will go towards the volunteer association’s plan to purchase 80 trees and a commercial lawnmower. The mower will be used to trim the hamlet’s campground, RV park, ball diamonds, rest areas, walking paths and two parks. Jason Rossing, ATCO Electric representative from the Castor office, made the cheque presentation in Byemoor. The donation was accepted by Doreen Nixon, a volunteer with Byemoor Parks and Recreation. Former Endiang residents Marilyn Boehlke and Linda Conners (daughters of the late Alex and Anne Smith) have returned from an enjoyable vacation to Scotland, where their family roots began. They were joined by their cousin Jennifer (daughter of George “Sonny” Smith) from B.C. They were able to look up some of their Smith relatives and take a bus tour of Scotland. Sympathy is extended to Shirley Campbell and family on the passing of Shirley’s brother Donald Riggins on June 11 at age 83. Donald was raised north of Byemoor in the Leo district. At Donald’s request there was no funeral service but a memorial luncheon was held at Delburne on Tuesday. Our thoughts are with his wife Lorraine and their family. Byemoor kindergarten had a trial-run for first-time students on Thursday. The four excited little people attending their first day of kindergarten were Alerie Sorensen, Ava Gallagher, Joclyn Stimson and Memphis Jones.
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Patrons of the Byemoor Hotel will be happy to know the hotel is open again on Mondays, from 12-8 p.m. Dale and Derek Green flew to Ucluelet, B.C. last week for a salmon and halibut fishing excursion off the coast of Vancouver Island. It was an early Father’s Day present for Dale. Keep in mind the 80th birthday open house for Vi Grams at the Endiang Hall on June 27 from 2-5 p.m. A gymkhana clinic is scheduled for June 30 at the Endiang Riding and Roping Club’s arena in Endiang. Instructor is Jill Barron. Jill was recently profiled in Cowboy Country magazine. Call Twila at 403579-3755 or 403-323-0397 to register. Dwight, Heather, Callie and Kai Tucker enjoyed a fishing trip to Heart Lake, near Lac La Biche, on the Father’s Day weekend. Congratulations to Garry and Shirley Keibel who will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 4 at the Haunted Lake Golf Club and Campground near Alix. Ruthie’s Roost will be having entertainment on Sunday, June 28 during its turkey supper. Irene Brooker, Shirley Lumsden and Donnie Johnson, who are no strangers to Endiang, will be providing some oldfavorites music from 5-8 p.m. during the supper. Mark your calendars for a bridal shower for Lorisa Schilling, bride-elect of Danny McAllister, on July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Halkirk Hall. Lorisa was a longtime member of the Byemoor 4-H beef club and in recent years has been an assistant leader for the club. Thought for the day — “Why is it that when someone tells you that there are one billion stars in the universe you believe them, but if they tell you there is wet paint you have to touch it to check?”
Still time to register for Kastik Cup Welcome to summer. Summertime is all about freedom, for kids anyway - no school, no structure. You can make up each day as you go and every day can be different. Whether you’re on your own or with your friends, outside or inside or upside down, summer is the time for fun and play. The Big Valley Library would like to invite you to the Summer Reading Program. Join us at the library every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, beginning Tuesday, June 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for stories, games, crafts, and prizes. All children are welcome to attend (those under 5 years of age must be accompanied by an adult). For more information stop by the Big Valley Library, phone 403-876-2642 or check us out on facebook.com/bigvalleylibrary. July 4, 2015 marks the fifth year where family, friends and volunteers come to-
gether for laughs, memories and mulligans. The Fifth Annual Kastik Cup will be held, once again, at the Big Valley Golf Course. This challenging, quaint course is run by dedicated volunteers who truly enjoy the sport. The course boasts finely manicured Prairie Wool and some of the finest and most challenging sand greens in Alberta. Last year’s Kastik Cup was such a great success; we are hoping to surpass it this year. The family has decided that the proceeds from this year’s event will go to the Big Valley School to cover costs of sending the students on the yearly Outdoor Education Program, and to the Big Valley Fire Department, in support of the great service they provide for our community and surrounding area. Everyone is welcome to come out and join in. Please call Scott (403)741-7806 or Sandra (403)7416633 to register. Don’t miss out; limited
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spots are available. This coming weekend will have trains arriving on Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. The Saturday train arrives at approximately 4 p.m. and departs at 6 p.m. Sunday’s train arrives at approximately 12:30 and leaves about 2:30 p.m. It is always nice to see the train visitors arrive and also great to see the many local and drive-in visitors. Lately, we are seeing an increase in visitors which is always good for the village shops and venues. Recently, the Historical Society has
been having a bit of a pigeon problem at the museum---first in the equipment shed and lately in the elevator. So if you notice a number of “owls” hanging from the rafters, they have been put up with the hope of discouraging the pigeons from roosting. Cleaning up the splotches on the tractors and other equipment is quite a job that no one feels like doing very often. Don’t forget to come out for the Canada Day BBQ in the village again this year. We hope all of the new people moving into Big Valley will feel welcome to come out and enjoy this family oriented ‘block party’ style community event. Everyone is invited to come out to the Jubilee Hall, enjoy some hotdogs and watch the kids play super fun games. Be sure to poke your head outside at around 11 p.m. and watch the fireworks display down by the ball diamonds. Hope to see you all there.
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Stettler minor soccer goes provincial
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Andrew Chapman (#19) and Austin Reiss of Stettler U14 boys team are seeking an opportunity score just in the penalty area in their game against Sylvan Lake on Saturday, June 20.
Mustafa Eric INDEPENDENT EDITOR Stettler minor soccer will be proudly presented at the provincial championships this summer with three teams, U18 girls, U14 boys and U12 boys, with one of them, U14 boys hosting the championship right here in town. The provincials qualifying tournament, held over the weekend in Stettler, brought shining results for several Stettler teams, although not all of them qualified to compete at the provincials. U12 girls could not make it to provincials but won the B side championship of their category after defeating Ponoka 5-0, losing to Lacombe 2-1 but overpowering Camrose 2-1. U12 Boys for their part defeated Camrose to qualify for the final where they defeated Sylvan Lake 2-1 to clinch the title. U14 girls won their first game over Rocky Mountain House 6-2 and lost to Stettler 5-0 in the second game and when they faced Rocky for the B division championship game, luck was not on their side and they lost 2-1. U14 boys shone in their
drive to clinch the tournament title in their category. They had a bye in the round robin for having finished the league at the top and they played Sylvan Lake for their first game and won with a tight 4-3 score. Then the U14 team took on Camrose for the championship title and defeated the visiting team 4-2. U14 team will host the provincial championship in Stettler between July 10 and 12. U16 girls lost both of their games, first to Sylvan 3-1 and then to Rimbey 3-2, and could not challenge any other teams for any title. U16 boys for their part beat Sylvan Lake 2-1 and Wetaskiwin 3-2 but lost to Lacombe 3-1. U18 girls fought hard for their place in the provincial championship. They drew 1-1 in their first game with Rocky Mountain House. They played their heart out in their second game to defeat Camrose 2-1 and then faced off with Rocky once again. But the second time the stakes were higher and the girls managed to make the best of the opportunity defeating their opponents 2-1 for the top place
Stettler gracious host of Bantam AA ball tournament Coach praises Sliders’ efforts despite no win in three games Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER It wasn’t a winning tournament for the Stettler Bantam AA Sliders, who hosted several teams this past June 20-21 weekend. Despite their losses, the team brought their all to their three games, making their competitors work hard for their wins. On Saturday, June 20, the Sliders first faced the Innisfail Indians, losing 13-8. They went on to play one of the best teams in the area later that day, dropping the game against the Heisler Junior
Cards 18-1. Given the rest of the day to shake off the losses, the Sliders met the Camrose Cougars (red) at the diamond, batting out a 16-5 loss against the visiting team. The Bantam team is a young team this year, comprised wholly of first-year bantam level players, as there was no bantam team last year. Coach Jeff Lee previously likened the team to “small fish in a pond of big fish,” but said he was proud of their work and improvement. It’s pride that has continued all season and
continued throughout the tournament, Lee said. “Defense has definitely improved,” he noted. “In two of the games, we were leading for five of the innings.” Though the scores, at times, are quite separate, Lee said the numbers don’t reflect the level of play. “To go seven innings means a lot,” he said, referring to the policy of “mercy” ending games where the score is far apart. “They played well beyond their ability this weekend.” continued on page 23
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Rhett Shingoose sends the ball flying off a mighty swing during a game against the Innisfail Indians during the Bantam AA tournament this past weekend in West Stettler Park. The Sliders lost 13-8.
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High school rodeo athletes prepare for US competition Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Several Stettler and area youths are preparing to do their best to rope themselves some prize scholarships next month in both the Junior High and High School finals rodeos. The National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) is being held in Des Moines, Iowa, and started on June 21 and will go until June 27. Mikenna Schauer of Halkirk finished 26 of 29 in Barrel Racing, while Jace Thorsteinson of Botha and Tori Brower of Gadsby finished 12 of 16 in Ribbon Roping. Beau Cooper of Stettler finished 25 in Boys’ Goat Roping, while Thorsteinson finished seventh in tie-down roping. Jace Skocdopole placed ninth in boys’ breakaway. Schauer also finished seventh in ribbon roping. More results are available at www.nhsra.com. Stettler’s Brooke Cooper, a Grade 12 graduate at William E. Hay Composite High School, will be heading to the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) next month, July 12-18 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Both rodeos bring in roughly 1,500 contestants from across the United States, Canada and Australia, where they compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and college scholarships. Competitors compete in events like barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, chute dogging, team roping, ribbon roping, bull riding, bareback steer riding and saddle bronc steer riding. In addition to the rodeo events themselves, young competitors are able to take part in a selection of activities which include shooting sports, volleyball, dances, church services, family-oriented activities and shopping at the rodeo tradeshow.
Stettler gracious host of Bantam AA ball tournament continued from page 22 Baseball roundup The Stettler Peewee AA Storm travelled to Coronation on Friday, June 19, where they battled the Coronation Royals, winning in a close-fought game with a final tally of 15-10. The Stettler Peewee CABL Storm travelled to Red Deer on Monday, June 15 to battle Red Deer 3, where they battled the home team back to the dugout with a 24-1
win. On June 17, the Stettler Peewee CABL Stealers faced Red Deer 3 here in Stettler, losing in a nailbitingly tight game 14-13. Three days later, on Thursday, June 18, it was a Stettler versus Stettler match as the Storm took on the Stealers, with the Storm winning 19-3. The CABL Peewee Storm, undefeated all season, play league finals on Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Stettler Sports Park (across from Points West).
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Fred Bozak of the Stettler team makes it to the first base just in time before the ball is caught by the Calgary catcher during the Stettler 60+ Seniors’ Slowpitch Tournament held over the weekend. Teams from Calgary, Lacombe, Camrose, Castor, Sangudo and Stettler competed and it was Camrose who came out victorious.
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Dane Riggins of Stettler Mini Tyke 1 follows with the pass from his teammate and charges past his Lacoka Locos Mini Tyke 2 opponent to score.
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SHUCKBURGH (Nee Gines) Vera Mary Primrose On June 19th, 2015 Vera went to be with her Lord and Saviour at the age of 96 years. Vera was born in Whitbourne, Hereford, England on April 19, 1919. She moved with her parents at six months of age to Canada and resided in Edmonton where she received her schooling. She then entered nursing training at the Royal Alexandra School of Nursing and graduated in 1942. She was a Nursing Sister in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp. during 1945 - 1946. She received her Public Health Diploma at the University of Alberta in 1947 following which she worked at the Stettler Rural Health Unit where she met her future husband Leo Shuckburgh and they were married at Holy Trinity Church in Edmonton on July 5th, 1950. Vera and Leo lived in Stettler until they moved to 2-38-20 W4 and farmed until Leo retired in 1975. Vera and Leo loved to travel and visited England, Australia, New Zealand, Arizona and also enjoyed many camping trips with friends to Alaska and various other places. After the death of Leo, Vera took up residence at Canterbury Manor in Edmonton and later moved to Canterbury Court where she lived until her passing. Vera was very involved in the Victoria Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Stettler and had many wonderful visits from Areme #11 OES in Edmonton over the years. Predeceased by her loving husband, Leo on March 11, 1995; her parents, George and Mary Gines; her brother, George Gines; her sister, Betty and brother-in-law, Tom Whiting; and many members of the Shuckburgh side of the family, Vera is survived by her sister-in-law Dora Gines of Edmonton; brother-in-law Trevor Shuckburgh of Victoria; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives in Canada and the United Kingdom; and friends. Rest In Peace Dear Vera. A Funeral Service for the Late Mrs. Vera Shuckburgh will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church, Stettler, AB. on Saturday, June 27, at 1:00 P.M. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. George’s Anglican Church, Box 699, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 or to a charity of the Donor’s choice and would be appreciated by the family. BRENNEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES - STETTLER entrusted with the care and arrangements. Box 193, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0. 403-742-3315.
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BALDERSON Helen Helen was born in Traynor, Saskatchewan, September 14, 1918. She graduated from Nursing at the Edmonton General Hospital in 1941. In 1943, she married Leroy Balderson and they moved to Stettler in 1949. Helen nursed at the Stettler Hospital from 1949 1982, at which time she retired as Director of Nursing. Helen enjoyed camping at Pine Lake and Content Bridge. She also enjoyed golfing and bowling through out her lifetime. She performed with the Gilbert and Sullivan Chorus in the ‘80’s. Helen was a member of the Catholic Church Choir. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Leroy in 1968 and a son, Dennis in 1992. She is survived by daughter, Roberta Sissons; son, Donald (Donna) Balderson; daughter-on-law, Dianna Balderson; granddaughters, Kim (Mike) Wall, Nicole Sissons, Kelly (Ron) Hoppe and Lisa (James) Cookson; grandsons, Scott Balderson and Troy Balderson; great grandsons, Riley Domes, Shayle Cookson, Jarek Sopracolle as well as numerous relatives and friends. Helen was taken from our presence on June 19, 2015. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and touched the hearts of many. A funeral service for Helen will be held at the Christ King Catholic Church on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm., BRENNEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES - STETTLER, entrusted with the care and arrangements. Box 193, Stettler, Alberta. T0C 2L0 403-742-3315
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RON & Marquerite Brown and Albert and Jean Mappin invite friends and family to help them celebrate their 50th Anniversaries on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the Byemoor Community Hall. Supper at 6 p.m. Open house at 7:30. Old time dance to follow. No gifts please.
Anniversaries GARRY and SHIRLEY KEIBEL are celebrating 50 years of marriage on July 3rd, 2015.
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Their children, Greg (Maria), Brent (Tammy), and Kevin (Angie) invite you to join us out at Haunted Lake Golf Club & Campground (Alix) on Saturday, July 4th from 2 pm to whenever to celebrate this milestone. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs on the BBQ between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m so feel free to join us for supper or bring your own picnic lunch. As the friendships they have developed over the years are a major part of their marriage, your attendance is the only gift they need. If you wish to join us in camping at Haunted LakeCampground that weekend, please contact the campground directly to make arrangements. If any questions, please feel free to contact Brent Keibel at 403-980-3075 or e-mail btkeibel@telus.net.
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THE CLASS OF 1975 would like to invite anyone who attended Wm. E. Hay in the years 1973-1975 to join us for a social at Rochon Sands Community Hall on June 27 at 8 p.m. For more information contact Laurel at 403-742-3407 (work) or 742-5775 (home).
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Summer Vacation Bible School All children ages 5 - 12 are invited to attend Summer Vacation Bible School at Lakeview Church of God and Christ Mennonite. July 20 to July 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For more information or directions call Dennis Toews 403-740-9624 Or Eric Toews 403-323-2435
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RCMP - STETTLER DETACHMENT Detachment Clerk - Full Time The Stettler Detachment of the RCMP requires a career minded individual to work at the Detachment office. The work environment is fast paced with a wide variety of duties. We are a close knit team of professionals who include other clerks, police officers, guards and victim service volunteers. Under the direct supervision of the Stettler Detachment Commander the Detachment Clerk’s duties include, but are not limited to: - Answering inquiries from the public in person or via telephone and documenting inquiries or calls for service. - Dispatching police officers and utilizing the police radio system. preparation of legal documents and reports. querying, entering and modifying data from a variety of police computer systems. - Attending criminal court in an administrative capacity. - Conducting quality assurance reviews.
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Westmoreland Coal Company -Paintearth Mine
Accounts Payable/ Payroll Assistant An opportunity exists at the Paintearth Mine, located between Halkirk & Forestburg, Alberta for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Assistant.
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Position Profile: Reporting to the Human Resources Advisor, this position is responsible for a wide range of administrative activities on site. Responsibilities will include accounts payable, timecard entry, payroll, assisting Safety and Human Resources along with various administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will preferably hold a Business Certificate or equivalent with minimum of 2 years related experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and be self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are a requirement. Westmoreland Coal Company – Paintearth Mine offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development. Closing Date: July 1, 2015 Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: Email: careers.PEMSHM@westmoreland.com or Fax: 403.884.3001 We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.
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AUCTION FOR Taras Hlus/Bruderheim - June 27. Case/Kubota tractors; 3-pt attachment; Lincoln welder; electrical construction equipment; steel grain bins; Greelee 555 electric pipe benders, etc. Details: www. spectrumauctioneering .com. 780-960-3370 / 780-903-9393.
AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A. UPCOMING SALES LOCATION AUCTION #2 5108-47 Ave. Ponoka, AB Sun. June 28, 12 noon 2006 Uplander Chev van, 110,000 kms; lots of beautiful furniture. NO AUCTION WED. JULY 1 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net
Page 28 The Stettler Independent Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.
What to look for in an investment property Historically, the appreciation rate for real estate is very strong. Even when the housing market declines, long-term investors in real estate can rest easy knowing that property values tend to rebound rather quickly, rewarding patient investors in the process. Looking at real estate as a long-term investment is just one way approach a potential investment property. The following are a few additional considerations prospective investors should contemplate before buying an investment property. Location Many people are familiar with the real estate industry
Décor Décor is another thing to consider when looking for an investment property. If you don’t plan to reside in the property, your opinion of the décor should not carry much weight. When viewing a property, try to imagine how much it might appeal to prospective tenants. Quirky properties typically do not appeal to as many prospective tenants as properties whose décor are similar to other homes in the area. Though you might find a tenant who prefers properties with unique interiors, a property that appeals to as many prospective tenants as possible often makes for a bet-
axiom, “location, location, location!” When buying an investment property, location is everything. A great location should outweigh your own personal feelings about the home, especially if you do not intend to live at the property. You will likely define a great location for an investment property differently than you would a property you intend to live in, so don’t let your own desires in a home cloud your judgement when choosing an investment property. Properties in safe neighborhoods that boast good schools and offer easy access to public transportation tend to make great investment properties.
it’s time to renovate. Find a property that’s in the type of condition you’re comfortable with. If you decide to go with a fixer-upper, learn the cost of your potential projects before submitting an offer. Cost Real estate makes a great investment, but don’t go overboard when buying an investment property. Before making an offer on a property, research rents in the area and the cost of insurance in that particular neighborhood. You
ter investment and a lot less stress when the time comes to find tenants. Condition The condition of the property also must be considered before buying an investment property. Some investors want a fixer-upper, while others prefer turnkey properties that won’t require any elbow grease. The former type of property likely won’t cost as much as a fully renovated property, but those cost savings might be lost when
want a property that essentially pays for itself, so make sure the rent you’re likely to collect is enough to cover your monthly costs, including the mortgage on the property, insurance and the costs associated with managing and maintaining the property. Real estate investors often reap great rewards when selling their properties. But it’s still important for potential investors to consider a host of factors before investing in a property.
Candor Realty Ltd. Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden
4908 - 51 Street
ANDY BIRCH
Independently Owned and Operated
Bus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685 www.royallepage.ca/andybirch
5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler
JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER AT THE LAKE - Very affordable price for almost ½ acre lot with year round (or seasonal) home overlooking Buffalo Lake. Mature lot with trees and shrubs creating a “park-like” setting. Very private and spacious yard. Main floor laundry, screened outdoor patio deck, developed walk-out basement and lots of parking space. Comes with all the furniture and full appliances. CA0060144. $315,000.
ITS LAKE TIME! Lot at Rochon Sands one block from the marina on a paved road. Great place to relax on this private and secluded lot with lots of trees. RV parking pad, power and septic services. Bring your camping and fishing equipment or just enjoy all that Buffalo Lake has to offer. CA0060159. $185,000.
GREAT BUY FOR LAKE PROPERTY. 5 bedroom/3bathroom, year round, open concept, hillside, modern home in Scenic Sands. Fully developed basement, gas fireplace, wrap around covered deck, outdoor heated swimming pool, detached heated garage, bunkhouse and asphalt driveway. Also some inclusions. CA0056162. $600,000.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - 3 bedroom/3 bathroom bungalow located 2 blocks from downtown and 2 blocks from school. Main floor laundry, basement has spacious family room, office & 3 piece bathroom. Large 24x28 attached heated garage. Immediate possession. Excellent location for retired couple or young family with school aged children. CA0061723. $244,900.
UNIQUE, SCENIC AND PRIVATE. Quiet property with spectacular hilltop views. 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, hardwood flooring, cedar shakes, fireplace, infloor water heating & forced air heating. Attached heated 2 car garage, detached garage/ shop with carport, metal clad building used as barn/ storage, RV parking. CA0053371. $739,900.
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Great price! Great location in Big Valley! 3 bdrm 2 bath mobile home on DOUBLE LOT with the convenience of a playground right across the street. $54,000. Call Jill.
ACREAGE
IDEAL HOME FOR YOUNG FAMILY - Very well cared for bungalow with 5 bdrms/2 baths. Basement has a 2 bdrm suite ready to rent out for added income. $215,000.
LOVELY ACREAGE just minutes from town. The 3 bdrm mobile has been very well cared for. Lovely outdoor entertaining space, 2 wells, 2 barns, large quonset, older 3 car garage and a workshop. ALL ON 10 ACRES! $369,900. Locally owned & operated
FABULOUS FAMILY ACREAGE! 5 bdrm/ 3 bath home with double attached garage, all on 13 acres. Fully finished basement. $325,000.
3.11 ACRES NEAR ERSKINE Acreage presently used as a summer home with propane for heat and a generator for electricity. Several out-buildings and corrals. PRICED TO SELL $198,500.
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1200 sq. ft. 3 bdrm home on 4 lots in Botha. $95,000. Call Sherri.
This cozy 2 bdrm lake front cabin is on an oversized lot and features updates throughout and a large deck facing the lake. $650,000. Call Ross.
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6.7 acres with 2 bdrm cabin. Private and quiet 8 minutes from Stettler. 10 minutes from Buffalo Lake. $179,000. Call Doug.
Lake front cabin in Rochon Sands. Great view of the lake with the water just steps away off the large deck. Glassed in family room and skylight give loads of natural light. $589,000. Call Ross.
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Great views from this 4 bdrm hillside home with walk out basement. $599,900. Call Brian.
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3 bdrm bi-level home. Beautiful deck. Private outdoor hot tub. $229,000. Call Sherri.
3.25 ACRES WITH 3 BEDROOM CUSTOM BUILT HOME - Open concept kitchen, dining and living room. Finished basement. Wrap-around deck and heated/ insulated shop. $389,000.
4.88 ACRES 3 MILES NORTH OF STETTLER Substantial renovations completed on bungalow. 4 bdrm/ 3 bath with newly finished basement. $659,000.
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ATTENTION: INVESTORS & FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS - Take a look at this affordable priced mobile home on lot. Heated garage, newer siding, re-shingled garage roof, air conditioning, 2 full baths, walk-in closet & all appliances. Renting at $1100 per month gets you a reasonable return in today’s market. You win either way – as rental investment or starter home. CA0062773. $169,900.
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3 bdrm home on an extra large mature lot in a sought after location of Stettler. $285,000. Call Doug.
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3 bdrm 1.5 storey with well matured landscaped yard. Fully fenced, surrounded by trees. $159,900. Call Jill.
2 bdrm home in Rochon Sands with an amazing landscaped yard. Short walk to a huge sandy beach $389,000. Call Brian.
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1.4 acres of quiet country living! 3 bdrm bungalow with walk-out basement. Featuring a super oversized triple car garage with 4 overhead doors. $585,000. Call Garry.
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Cozy updated 1 bdrm home in Botha. Huge finished shop with office and 2 overhead doors. RV parking pad. $188,900. Call Gary.
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403-742-3344 (24 hours) To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca
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Misc. Help
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Independent CLASSIFIEDS Auctions
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UNRESERVED RESTAURANT Equipment Auction. As instructed by Owners. Saturday, June 27/15, 10 a.m., 6950 - 75 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Complete restaurant to be sold by Howard’s Auctions. Edmonton’s #1 Food Equipment Auction. Phone 780-432-8181 or 780-718-2274. Email: howardsauctions @shaw.ca. Website: howardsauctions.ca.
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
Office Supplies
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case
Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395 Wanted To Buy
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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, Equipmentmilitary. We handle all Heavy paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. MOWER, 10’ degalman 1-866-960-0045; H.D. has 2 sets of blades, www.dollars4guns.com. $11,000. 403-348-7400
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Firewood
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LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Houses/ Duplexes
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WILL PAY CASH for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors, w/loaders, skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 1-250-260-0217.
Agricultural #2000 - #2290
For Rent #3000 - #3200
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
Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
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JD 710C BACKHOE, $19,000. HD 11E Allis Chalmers Cat, $17,500. JD Gator, $6,500. 403-340-9280.
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Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
Farm Equipment
NOW HIRING FACILITIES TECHNICIAN – REFERENCE CODE 14342 FIND THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORK OF YOUR CAREER AT TRANSCANADA At TransCanada we dream big, think big and do big things. For more than 60 years, we’ve been supplying reliable and efficient energy to millions of North Americans with our pipelines, gas storage and power generation facilities. The Facilities Technician will work under the general guidance of senior employees performing low level planned maintenance and corrective operational work, one call line locates, routine administrative, janitorial, and additional duties as assigned at compressor, measurement and/or pipeline sites. Reporting to the Stettler Area Manager, the Facilities Technician will be based out of Stettler, AB. *This role will be required to travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training, which will require travel away from home base. *This position is overtime eligible and part of an on-call rotation and provides emergency support as required. *We anticipate filling this position locally and therefore this position is not eligible for domestic or cross-border relocation assistance. TransCanada is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit our website at jobs.transcanada.com. Everything you do at TransCanada contributes to everything we do across North America. Make more of your career. Help us build long-lasting energy solutions that matter.
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MOBILE HOME FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 5.5 miles SE of Stettler. Available July 1 403-742-4084
Suites
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
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Main St., Castor Suitable for business requiring 3 or 4 of¿ces in a complex. Single of¿ce salso available. Contact Francis O’Hara 403-740-6338 or 403-882-2620
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2852 Calgary Trail NW Edmonton 780-485-5005 Each office independently owned and operated
SQUARE hay bales, horse hay quality, 90% meadow brome, 10% alfalfa, no rain, plus second-cut alfalfa. 403-741-4353
Manufactured Homes
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Offices
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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252
STETTLER 5 BDRM. 2 bath house, large family room, garage, fenced yard, ref’s & SD req’d. 403-742-4162
BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828
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LIMOUSIN BULLS Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Red Angus Yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211
Grain, Feed Hay
SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $950/mo. + DD Avail. immed. 403-741-8707, 742-3539
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THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS DEWEY HOOPFER Please come in to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize.
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Trevor Van Leeuwen, REALTOR
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Direct Line: 780-781-8973 Email: trevorvlmax@gmail.com Website: www.trevorvl.com
Great Opportunity in Downtown Stettler! This building is fully Ànished to 2700 sq/ft total was built in 1949 and is currently zoned both Commercial and Residential. Businesses have been operating here over the years while also residing on the premises. There are 2 kitchens in the building, one on the main level one downstairs. The electrical, heating, plumbing, has been upgraded in recent years. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with closets, and a 4 pc bath. The main level has potential with some fair sized rooms, the kitchen and 3 pc bath, as well as the back entrance. Downstairs there is a self contained area with 2 bedrooms, kitchenette, and a 4 pc bath. Single garage with alley access. This property has character and may serve you well and is considered a good investment and location by the Seller who operated their company from here for many years. Take this opportunity to upgrade your business location and relocate, or make this property your newest addition to your portfolio. MLS#CA0062549 Listed at $239,800. Call Trevor for details at 780-781-8973. Enjoy your Summer!
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STETTLER MINI STORAGE Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Condos/ Townhouses
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Condo close to all downtown amenities! 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom condo on the 3rd floor of a 45+ building. Extensive storage throughout this unit. Spare bedroom has a built in murphy bed & desk to maximize space. Assigned paved parking spot outside. Please contact Barb Brodie @ Royal Lepage Lifestyles @403-872-9266 to view.
Acreages
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Independent CLASSIFIEDS
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3 ACREAGES. 5 acres, 8 acres or 75 acres with all services, septic tank, & well treed. All have beautiful view of Chief Mountain. 403-330-8016.
Acreages
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Picturesque private acreage surrounded by mature trees. 2.99 acres only 15 minutes from Rimbey. The 40x60 heated shop is any mechanics dream with a 10x60 mezzanine & 16’ overhead door. Triple E mobile is 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom. Please contact Barb Brodie@Royal Lepage Lifestyles for your viewing. (403)872-9266
RECREATIONAL ACREAGE FOR SALE: 545 Raven Rise Nordegg Hamlet. $859,900. 4 bdrm. 3 bath, 3547 sq ft. W/O Bsmt. 17ft vaulted ceiling. For info: Ernie Sandstra RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403.877.9144 erniesandstra@remax.net
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RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE/ FARM LAND FOR SALE. Botha Area on RR18-3. $275,000 56.10 Acres. Power. Water line on 1 side of property. For info: Ernie Sandstra RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403.877.9144 erniesandstra@remax.net
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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.
Commercial Property
Buildings For Sale
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STEEL BUILDINGS /METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www. crownsteelbuildings.ca.
STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our Big 35th Anniversary Sale!” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12,140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www. pioneersteel.ca.
Financial #4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
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BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.
GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.
Public Notices
Motorcycles
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6010 Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net
PUBLIC NOTICE BYLAW 2066-15 Public Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Municipal Council of the Town of Stettler to pass Bylaw 2066-15 to amend Land Use Bylaw 2060-15 as follows: 1. That Bylaw 2060-15 shall be amended as follows: a. That Part 10: LAND USE DISTRICTS be amended by adding Section 96 DC5 Direct Control Residential District 3, whose regulations are described within Schedule “A”. b. That Lot 1& 2, Block 58, Plan 3049AT (4720-52 Street) be rezoned from R2: Residential General District to DC5: Direct Control Residential District.
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For sale 4 summer tires on Ford rims, Kelly Navigators, 215/60R16. Asking $300. Phone Wayne 403-916-4375.
Transportation #5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
Tires, Parts Acces.
2008 SUZUKI Boulevard C109RT, LOADED
Saddle bags, windshield, cruise (manual), running lights, back rest, 44,500 kms.
MINT CONDITION! $7990. o.b.o. 403-318-4653 Red Deer
Fifth Wheels
WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!
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2010 FLEETWOOD REGAL 5th wheel, 35 ft. Quad slide, excellent condition, king bed, fireplace, 2 TV’s, large stainless side/side fridge, winter package, auto awning. 403-938-9247.
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Public Notice #6000
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
403.742.2395
6010 County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE
2015 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT TAX NOTICES Notice is hereby given that the combined Property Assessment and Tax Notices for County of Stettler ratepayers have been prepared and mailed to all property owners. There will be no extensions to the assessment complaint deadlines or tax payment due date. If you have not received your Notice by July 7, 2015 you can pick a copy up at the County Office or contact the County Office at 403-742-4441. Assessment inquires call 403-742-4441. Assessment Appeals may be submitted in writing at the County Office up to August 21, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. accompanied with a fee of $50.00 (Residential and Farmland) or $100.00 (Machinery & Equipment and Non-Residential). Please address the complaints to the attention of the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board. Tax Payments can be made by CASH, CHEQUE, VISA, MASTERCARD, INTERAC, and Online for most Financial Institutions. For more information please contact our office. Tim Fox, Chief Administrative Officer
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County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SALE $812,700 Country Acreage 51.43 Acres w/2 Homes: 2087 sq ft & 1200 sq ft. Fenced, Corrals. Close to New Riding Arena. Great for Horse Enthusiasts. Ernie Sandstra 403.877.9144 RE/MAX real estate central alberta
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY in Nordegg Ind. Park FOR SALE $665,000. 2.40 Acres/4800 sq ft, Fenced w/1 Bay. 3 Suites for Workers. Great View. For info: Ernie Sandstra RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403.877.9144 erniesandstra@remax.net
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TRUCK SHOPS FOR SALE OR LEASE PRICE REDUCED~Sitting on 2 acre lot AT THE EAST END INDUSTRIAL AREA STETTLER
2 BAYS 25X90 2250 SQ FT, INCLUDING 1000 SQ FT OFFICE SPACE, ENTIRE BUILDING REPAINTED, HARD WOOD FLOORING, 14 FT DOORS 1 BAY 60’ x 40’ 2400 sq ft . INSIDE REPAINTED & CONCRETE FLOOR, TWO- 14 FT DOORS Lease. Triple net. Separate living accommodations on site can be provided
Email or Call: dreinhart@telus.net 403-740-6630
A copy of Bylaw 2066-15 may be viewed at the Town Office, 5031 – 50 Street during regular hours of business or on the Town of Stettler website www.stettler.net. A Public Hearing on the matter of Bylaw 2066-15 will be held at the Council Chambers, Stettler Town Office, 5031 50 Street on July 7, 2015 at the hour of 7:15 p.m. Oral comments and suggestions are invited to be made at the public hearing and shall be addressed to the point of the proposed bylaw. They may be made by any person or group of persons, or a person acting on their behalf who claim to be affected by the proposed bylaw, and from any person(s) whom, at the hearing the Municipal Council of the Town of Stettler agrees to hear.
Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 has given first reading to the following proposed Bylaw: BYLAW 1549-15 A BYLAW of the County of Stettler No. 6, in the Province of Alberta, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act Chapter M-26 Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 and amendments thereto, to specify the Assessed Person for Designated Manufactured Homes in Atlas Holdings Ltd. Trailer Park Manufactured Home Community. WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Section 304 (j) (ii), allows the municipality to pass a bylaw requiring the owner of a manufactured home community to be the assessed person for the designated manufactured homes on sites in a manufactured home community. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the County of Stettler No. 6, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as follows: 1. As of January 1, 2017, the assessed person of the parcel of land and all designated manufactured homes and other improvements located within the Atlas Holdings Ltd. Trailer Park Manufactured Home Community on the lands legally described as Plan 2275KS, Block 2, Lot B, Pt SE 31-38-19-W4, shall be the owner of the parcel of land upon which the manufactured home community is located. READ A FIRST TIME the 10th day of June, 2015 A.D.
All written submissions and petitions must be in the possession of the Town of Stettler Development Authority no later than 12:00 noon on July 2, 2015. You may submit your written comments by facsimile (403-742-1404) or email to astormoen@stettler.net.
Any person wishing to comment on the proposed bylaw may do so in writing to Sharon Larsen, County of No. 6, Box 1270 Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0) or by email to slarsen@stettlercounty.ca prior to August 31, 2015.
Angela Stormoen Planning & Operations Clerk
Dated June 19, 2015 Sharon Larsen Assessment/Taxation Clerk
Council may proceed with second and third reading after two weeks of advertising and the expiry of 60 days to approve the bylaw. Should you require additional information please contact the Assessment/Taxation Department.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Public Notices
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Community Support Services
NOTICE OF TENDER The County of Stettler Housing Authority at Heart Haven Lodge wishes to tender out the renovation to the courtyard. This project includes removal of greenhouse, renovating entries, building of decks and restoring landscaping.
ADULTS/ CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday 6:00 p.m. For more info call Bob 403-820-5583
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
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This is a rewarding position with the opportunity to help the seniors in our community. FOR A COMPLETE QUOTE PACKAGE, PLEASE CONTACT Heart Haven Lodge at 403.742.9220 or email HH1@telus.net
403-742-4271; 403-742-1887
AL-ANON Brenda 403-742-0990 Betty 403-742-5673
ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY
Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net
403-346-4636 Red Deer www.alzheimer.ab.ca
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Pat Lattery 403-742-3759
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours
BRIGANTIA PLACE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved with a variance or as discretionary use: 1.
(formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter) 780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER FOOD BANK Betty Birch 403-742-0732
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No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2875-2015 Lot 19, Block 60, Plan 5847HW 4611 - 54 Street Josh Huraj
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2876-2015 Lot 4A, Block 7, Plan 7922458 4708 - 41 Street Karen Sernecky
Relocate Accessory Building
Change in Use (Gymnastics Studio)
You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to Secretary of the Stettler Subdivison & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. July 8, 2015. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305. Dave Dittrick Planning & Development Services
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Botha casino fundraiser this weekend What an exciting week this is for all the students and staff, as this Friday will be the last day of the 20142015 school year. The staff would like to wish everyone a fantastic summer and they hope to see everyone back in September Also they can’t wait to meet the new students and parents for the next school year. This Friday starting at 9 a.m., the awards and concert and will be held at the Botha Hall. The staff are hoping to see everyone out to this. They would also like to say a big thank you to all the parents that volunteered their time to help out at different events such as trips, tying skates, etc. wherever a volunteer was needed throughout the school year. Without your help, some or all these activities would be impossible to do, so thank you. Also Friday afternoon from 12:30 to 2 p.m., all the students will be having a great time at the Stettler swimming pool. What a great way to end a school year. Tomorrow, Thursday, June 25, come out to the village office for the very important monthly meeting. These start at 7 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend. Bingo takes place tonight starting at 7:15 p.m. at the seniors’ centre, so make
Botha Booster LOUISE BELLAIR 403-742-5317 sure you come out and try out your luck, who knows you could be the next big winner. Doors open at 6:30. This coming weekend, June 27 and 28 is the fundraiser for the Botha area at the Red Deer Casino. So a big thank you goes out to all the volunteers who will be helping out for this. Your help is truly appreciated. This coming Sunday will be the last Old Time Dance until fall, and they would like to see everyone out to this. The theme for this one is Hawaiian, and they would really appreciate it if everyone would bring buns/sandwiches, salads or dessert with you to share at the pooled luncheon. These dances start at 1:30 and go on until 5 p.m., so come on out and dance to the music from the “Country Fiddle Band”. You will not want to miss out. The club would like to take the time to say they hope everyone has a great summer and they will announce later when the Fall Dances will be starting up. They
are hoping to see everyone this coming Sunday for a great time, so please don’t miss out. If you would like to find out more over the summer months, please call Doug Haustein at 403742- 3994 or John Blonski at 403-574-2194. See you Sunday. A special gentleman in our Botha area, will be celebrating a special day June 30. Mr. Cody Morris will be celebrating his birthday. So happy birthday Cody, hope you have a fantastic one. Starting last Sunday, June 21 until June 27, some special young men are at a National Junior High Final Rodeo in Des Monica, Iowa. They were qualified as riders at the NAFR. Way to go guys. There were three qualified from the Botha area, Randon Ross, Jace and JC Thorsteinson . Also qualified were cowboys from Stettler, Gasby, Halkirk and Big Valley. Congratulations, guys. Good luck to all these young man and have fun everyone.
Month long exhibit opens this weekend The Donalda Arts Gallery will be presenting their next exhibit, pencil art of “Local Heritage Farm Sites” by Linda Kneeland, with an opening gala held on Friday, June 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. This exhibit will run from June 27 to July 27. All are welcome to attend the opening gala. The Donalda Klondike Nites reunion is going to be held July 3 and 4. Please note that there are no events planned on Canada Day, the parade is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 in conjunction with Klondike Nites. Children’s games are also planned for the same afternoon. For more information call Judy 403-8832555 or check out the Kolondike Nites
Donalda Diary KASHEEN CLOUSON 403-883-2100
reunion Facebook page. Birthday wishes this week go out to Bev Hillestad, Bradon Klatt, Ian Nixon, Logan Nixon, Jennifer Sidersitsch, Jessica Sideritsch, John McCarthy, Kara Nixon, Karen Norman, and Lois Unist. Happy birthday to all.
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