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The 1887 hand-fed threshing machine called the ‘Little Giant’ is in action as visitors watch it at work at the second annual fundraiser of the Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society hosts its second annual fundraiser Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER On a pleasant, windy Saturday afternoon, Aug. 29, the community of Stettler and surrounding neighbourhoods came together to raise funds for the Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society. Having preserved such a huge part of Alberta’s tradition is no small feat. The society is a non-profit organization that restores and preserves agricultural heritage, buildings and equipment, thereby giving present and future generations an insight
into the past prairie agriculture. There are two annual fundraisers to make money for the society – the pancake breakfast, which is usually held in May and the roast supper, which will be held in August every year. “We are very pleased with the turnout,” said Stan Eichhorn, president of Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society. “There were just under 300 people this year, a lot more than last year, when the headcount was a little over 200.” Located at the old Canadian Northern Vegreville-to-Calgary
branch of the regional railway line, the site is across from the Alberta Prairie Railway Station, one of the major attractions of the town. The grounds adjacent to it milled with visitors as they saw rope-making, wheat threshing and flour milling, using traditional methods. “With the weather being so wonderful, we have been having such a great time,” said Marian Stuffco, who had come all the way from Edmonton with her husband and two of her grandsons to participate in the fundraiser. “It is impor-
tant to show and experience these little ones this part of our culture.” The 1887 hand-fed threshing machine, called the ‘Little Giant’, one of the three of its kind in North America, was fired up as wheat bundles were fed into it. After which, the grist mill was used to turn the wheat into flour. Later in the evening, a roast pork supper was catered by Sarah, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. as people donated whatever they could for the society. A total of $3,000 was raised before expenses at the event.
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As the sweltering heat of the past month sobered down with a balmy weather, Stettler Word of Life (WOL) Church organized its first block party under new leadership on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Christ King Catholic school grounds. “It is important to understand that the motivators behind everything that we do as a church, inside and outside the church walls are driven by the core values of the WOL church, which
are ‘to empower potential, to engage culture, to live in authentic relationships, with compassion, for all generations,” said Sheralyn Acheson, one of the pastors of the WOL church. WOL church got new leadership this summer under Shawn and Sheralyn Acheson, who started as new pastors on June 1. With a total of 20 block parties in seven different communities across Alberta, WOL believes in “engaging the community”. With a turnout of a little over 150, the block party
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Stolen vehicles leads to multiple firearms arrests Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Several stolen firearms were recovered over the past week in two related incidents in and around Stettler, resulting in charges against three individuals. Joseph Raymond Rainville, 19, Richard Metcalfe, 23, and a female youth, are all facing multiple charges including breaches of recognizance, possession of stolen property, and possession of firearms. Police were first called out in the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 26, after a homeowner interrupted the attempted theft of his pick-up truck. According to Stettler RCMP detachment commander Cpl. Cameron Russell, the owner’s keys had been stolen from the vehicle in the previous days, and the owner had waited up to see if someone would try to take the vehicle. “Kudos to him for taking the initiative,” Russell said. “He basically foiled the crime.” The suspects fled in a dark-coloured truck, which was later located by police. A short pursuit took place, but the RCMP called it off in the interest of public safety, Russell said. Afterwards, patrolling RCMP members located an abandoned 2011 grey Jeep Compass in a ditch. During the investigation, police discovered the vehicle was stolen, and within found two weapons – a .45 pistol and a sawed-off shotgun, Russell said. The shotgun was loaded. A canine unit from Red Deer was called in and the handler and dog led RCMP to a home in the Stettler area, where Rainville, who is known to police, was arrested. “The dog’s handler and the dog was not satisfied that Joey was the only one involved,” Russell said. According to the corporal, Rainville indicated there were other people involved in a different break and enter, though he didn’t reveal any other information. Meanwhile, police were en route to Red Willow in response to a break-andenter call. Someone had broken into a rural family’s garage, and while the suspects did not break into the house, the “people in the
by crime, obstruction of a peace officer, possession of a firearm without licence, possession of a loaded firearm without a licence, and multiple breaches of recognizance. Metcalfe is facing multiple charges, though he did not have the full list avail-
able by press time. He is expecting multiple firearms charges, possession of illegal substance charges, stolen property charges as well as one for having stolen licence plates on the vehicles involved. continued on page 4
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Stettler RCMP recovered these stolen weapons in two arrests last week. While the arrests were made during two separate incidents, police believe they are connected as the weapons almost all came from the same break-and-enter in Hanna. home were scared witless,” Russell said. The suspects stole the family’s GMC Cobalt and fled the scene before police arrived, but police did locate the dark-coloured truck from the earlier attempted theft nearby in a ditch. The truck had been stolen previously from Halkirk. The next day, police received a call from a rural Botha-area home, where the owner said they were concerned about two suspicious individuals who had come to their home, asking to charge their phones. According to police, the two suspects, later revealed as Metcalf and the underage girl, had told the owner they had accidentally ditched their car, and hoped to charge their phones enough to call police. Something about the pair’s behaviour made the owner nervous, so he phoned police. Police arrived and arrested the two. On arrival at the vehicle, which was the car stolen from Red Willow the night before, police found multiple firearms in the trunk, one of which was loaded. While one of the guns had been stolen in a break and enter near Botha, the other gun had been stolen from Hanna in the same break-and-enter theft as the firearms located in the jeep, which had led to Rainville. Rainville is facing two
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Grant Gosse appointed as the new Director of Inclusive Learning for Clearview Public Schools Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER Clearview Public Schools Division has a new director of inclusive learning, Grant Gosse, who began his duties on Thursday, Aug. 20, replacing Eileen Johnstone, who was the Director of Student Supports, and has retired. However, Johnstone will continue with Clearview for the next year in a part-time position focusing on early childhood learning programming for students with unique needs. Gosse has served as a special education coordinator and crisis team member for 12 years in three different schools under the Red Deer Catholic regional schools. According to Gosse, inclusive means “providing instruction for all students together for the most part in their main classroom”. “An inclusive class to me is a class where not only are the students who require that extra support, not only are they receiving
that extra help but also the other students as well,” said Gosse. “Because if I am helping a child with a particular concept, what would have been a special education child once upon a time most likely there’s another child in the class who is going to benefit from the extra assistance.” Gosse graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador in Education, and holds a Master’s in education leadership from City University, where his thesis was focused on inclusive education. Gosse has been an educator for 23 years, during which time he has been with Northland and Holy Family school division, with his most recent experience being at the Red Deer Catholic regional schools. In 2009, Gosse was awarded with the provincial excellence designation in teaching. Gosse’s leadership roles include school technology coach, Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI) lead teacher, report card representative, besides being a coach to various teams.
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Grant Gosse sits in his office as the new Director of Inclusive Learning for Clearview Public Schools, and began his tenure on Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Stolen vehicles leads to multiple arrests continued from page 3 The minor female is also facing multiple charges, including firearms charges. While Rainville and Metcalfe have had run-ins with the law before, Russell indicated this was the first time the girl had trouble with the law. RCMP investigating home invasion Stettler RCMP are investigating an alleged home invasion from this past Saturday, Aug. 29. Russell said that due to the current state of the investigation, police cannot release many details, but he did confirm that several firearms, electronics and money were reported stolen as part of the incident. School zones now in effect Summer vacation is officially over as students return to school today, Wednesday
Sept. 2. With the students’ return to school, school zones are once again in effect. These zones, located on Highway 12, 50 Street, and 44 and 45 avenues, have school zone speed limits of 30km/h during times students are heading to-andfro from the schools. “We want to remind all motorists to keep their eyes open for children and youth, and remind them that school zones will be enforced,” Russell said. Constable before judge on assault charge RCMP Const. Glen Gabruch will be in court this Thursday and Friday, Sept. 3-4, for his assault trial. The police officer chose a trial with a judge earlier this year after the Crown opted to press charges against him, stemming from a complaint from a man whom
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Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER With the 2015-2016 school session commencing this week, Clearview has purchased 1,300 Google Chromebooks that will be used throughout the division in the new school year. At the school board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, Steve Meyer, director of technology handed in the Chromebooks to the board of trustees, briefing them on the advantages of having the new device in the classrooms. Clearview attempts to make one Chromebook available for each student form grades 4 to 9, which will enable staff to enhance learning and collaboration through Google Apps for Education (GAFE). Four learning coaches have been appointed, who will be assisting staff during their workday with the use of Google Apps for education and project-based
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‘It’s not just dance’ – Danceology celebrates 30 years Six-year-old Natalie Bowles holds up her realism portrait as she participates in the summer camp on Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Heartland Youth Centre.
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Teaching began at 14 McCulloch started teaching dance at the tender age of 14 after her instructor had a baby and had to stop teaching the rest of the season. She and another older dance student took over teaching for the rest of the season, McCulloch recalled. “The teaching bug bit me then, very much so,” she said. Since then, she’s gone on to post-secondary education, earning multiple dance teaching diplomas and certificates. Every few years, the wall of certificates expands by one or two, as continuing her education is just as important to McCulloch as training the next generation of
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It was the large stage production of Riverdance, popular in the late 90s, that made 24-year-old Taylor Middlemiss want to dance. The smiling faces, the choreographed tapping, the swinging legs and giant, musical story entranced the then-11-year-old. “I looked into tap classes because that was the closest I could get to Irish dancing,” she explained. Those classes led her to Rhonda McCulloch Danceology here in Stettler, where she enrolled in classes. “I was in the non-competitive classes,” she said. Having started at such a late age, she didn’t have the years of training to be dancing with the competitive classes. It was there, though, that Middlemiss ran into a problem. All her friends were in a competitive class. She just didn’t have the same level of skill to dance with them. And Miss Rhonda didn’t care. Middlemiss was put into the competitive class so she could dance with her friends. “She said, ‘We’ll make it work,’” Middlemiss recalled. The challenge of keeping up with her friends helped her own technique improve. “I remember what she
told me,” Middlemiss said. “‘Fake it ‘til you make it.’ And I’ve carried that with me everywhere. She didn’t care if my technique wasn’t as good as the others. As long as I kept smiling, as long as I was where I was supposed to be, no one would know.” Though Middlemiss no longer dances, she danced until her 17th year, learning more than just tap. She never did learn Irish Dancing. “I know how hard she (McCulloch) works,” Middlemiss said. “Congratulations on 30 years. You do more for kids than you realize. It’s not just dance.”
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Thoughts stemming from the refugee crisis We are living in an increasingly twisted world: The news of the controversy of a website designed to encourage people to cheat on their spouses takes precedence over the tragic news of hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing wars, oppression and misery in the Middle East and North Africa; a US president pays a visit to the Arctic ostensibly to promote policies against climate change just a few weeks after allowing a multinational oil company to drill for oil in that very Arctic Sea to produce more greenhouse gases responsible for the global warming; the more the US-led coalition conducts air strikes, the more the ISIS becomes entrenched in the territories it controls, now even to the point of minting their own money. Being facts of life, how are we supposed to look at those contradictions? Should we accept them as they come, make an effort to change them, ponder on these matters for a while and then forget all about them?
These questions stem from a phone call I received from a reader last week. The elderly lady at the other end of the line was asking whether the townsfolk could be invited to think about the miserable conditions of the hundreds of thousands of refugees making the news over the past few weeks, either with their deaths by drowning in the seas or by suffocating in a truck abandoned on a highway or with their immensely difficult journeys. She was even suggesting that the town leadership make an effort to have some of the refugees relocated in the town on a temporary basis just to relieve their suffering for a bit. I was having mixed feelings when I hung up the phone: I was torn between my respect for the concern the caller had felt for those people in search of safety, security and a decent life thousands of miles away from Canada and my cynical realism that said it would never happen, especially under the current circumstances with an economy in decline.
Since the dawn of history, human kind has been not only been transforming Mother Nature, its only space to live, but doing that in an increasingly destructive manner? Why? Because humankind has turned the two of the most basic processes for survival, eating and reproduction, into sources of pleasure, the only species to do so. The urge to satisfy those pleasures has whipped up the aggressive nature of the human being and over millennia we have just become slaves of our greed to have more of both food and sex. But greed has a habit of being contagious, greed for better and tastier food and sex has turned into greed for more of everything, clothing, accommodation, entertainment, and power; and we have created economic systems and went into global wars to quench the thirst for more of everything. And we still keep doing the same thing, creating conflicts for more power and control. Now well into the second decade
of the 21st century, take a look, if you don’t mind, at the frequency of our TV ads: Online dating sites and fast food chains are the most advertised businesses, an indication that commercial interest is still very high in making money by urging people to satisfy their two basic pleasures through the services offered by this or the other company. This is not to say that human species is the only destructive one when it comes to harming the nature; if, for example, the elephant population had not been checked by ivory poachers, most parts of Africa or Southeast Asia would have been trampled by elephant herds by now. But the process of natural selection would still be able to return the balance to the environment. The problem with what we have been doing is unique: We are harming our own kind and our habitat in such a way that there is no point of return. Do you see any light at the end of the tunnel that it might change? – Mustafa Eric
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The LORD will be your confidence... Confidence is a fairly popular topic today. We are encouraged to feel self-assured and to think confidently. Some will go so far as to say that if we are confident enough, we can achieve everything we think of and anything that we attempt to do. The Bible isn’t silent on the topic. The Old Testament word for confidence appears 118 times and can be defined as placing trust in someone or something, to have full confidence, or to experience a feeling of safety. In the New Testament, the primary word for confidence is used 31 times and suggests assurance coupled with and characterized by courage or boldness. There is a subtle, but significant difference between the secular and scriptural approaches to the acquisition of confidence. There seems to be a lot about self in much of what is presented in secular resources, while the Bible clearly identifies God as the principal and primary source for confidence. There are some things that Christians should not have confidence in. Interestingly, it is self that tops the list. In fact, many times Christians fail because of their self-confidence. Our achievements and strength are temporary and frail. Human achievements fade and our strength weakens over time. Our resources are limited and temporary! The prophet Jeremiah blatantly stated, “Thus says the Lord, cursed is the man who trusts in man...” (Jeremiah 17:5).
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Faith & Reflection ROSS HELGETON 403-742-5020 • REVRH@TELUS.NET For some, wealth has become their source of confidence. However, it does not really matter how many zeros precede the decimal point in your bank balance. Proverbs 11:28 says, “He who trusts in his riches shall fall...” Confidence in others is also quite tenuous. Even good people falter, exhibit inconsistencies and fail. We are currently inundated with political promises inviting us to place our confidence in a certain political party or a particular candidate. May I respectfully submit, that while I know many of them to be genuine, their ability to deliver is as limited as our own resources. “Put not your trust in princes, nor in a son of
man, in whom there is no help” (Psalm 146:3). The ultimate and reliable source for confidence is Christ. In Philippians 4:13, believers find that they “can do all things through Christ who strengthens them.” This is not through self, but in remarkable cooperation with the Savior. And His resources are inexhaustible, His love is enduring, His strength is unlimited and His power is eternal. In Philippians 1:6, it says, “I am confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” “The Lord will be your confidence, He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap” (Proverbs 3:26).
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Crystal Friars STETTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY A library card is the coolest card and September is library card sign-up month, a time when the Stettler Public Library joins libraries nationwide to make sure that every student has the most important school supply of all – a library card. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. Resources at the Stettler Public Library are available to anyone who has a card. Students can turn to the library for materials, programs and knowledgeable staff who support academic achievement. You can learn a new language with Mango; you can find an interesting read for your next book report with Novelist; and you can check the daily news for your social reports with Library PressDisplay. Also for the month of September, if you present your library card at Blokes Bakery, you can receive a free donut. Today’s libraries aren’t only a place of quiet study, but also creative and engaging community centres where students can collaborate using new technologies, learn how to use a 3D printer or just relax with peers. Our library offers access to a variety of print and digital resources, including Zinio, Hoopla and 3M Cloud Li-
brary that can be accessed in person or online. “Our library provides access and programs for students of all ages,” says Mary Zazelenchuk, library manager. “For preschool age children we offer Read and Rhyme starting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. to encourage school readiness, for older children and teens we supplement education with hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) programs and innovative makerspaces, and for older teens we have information and tools to help prepare for college. There’s really something for everyone and it’s all free with a library card.” Throughout the course of September, the library will host a number of activities, including 80’s Double Feature Week showing movies between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. from Tuesday, Sept. 15 to Friday Sept. 18. That week culminates with an 80’s Glamour Day on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. The COW bus visits the library on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. And we are pleased to welcome romance author MJ Summers to the library for a ladies’ night on Friday, Sept. 25. For more information getting a library card, visit the Stettler Public Library in person or visit the library online at spl.prl.ab.ca.
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Jan Richardson, winner of the Walk ’n Roll $50 gift card at Source for Sports at the last concert on Wednesday, Aug. 26 donates her prize to 11-year-old Nora Baltimore, a Bar Harbour Camp participant. Grace Fix is also present.
Walk ’n Roll campaign ends on a high note as Stettler residents respond with over 700 destinations Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER When August was declared as Stettler’s Walk ’n Roll month, the community was expected col-
lectively to walk or bike to 500 destinations, but the town has responded by registering over 700 destinations, making the campaign a “hugely successful” one, according
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Approximately 250 people have responded, and participated in the weekly draw for a $50 gift card at Source for Sports. The draw winners were Tracy Winegarden, Judy Fox, Gail Peterson, Leonard Klein, Don Porter,
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Maryna Norman, Keith Ryder and Jan Richardson. As a minister of the Stettler United Chuch, Jan Richardson donated her $50 Source gift card to the Bar Harbour camp, which the church hosts. “To actually play games and be active in sport, it takes other people sharing their kids with me,” said Richardson. “Bar Harbour camp is where I played, thanks to other people sharing their kids with me to get me in that mood for playing, so I would like to use this money to get soccer ball or volleyball net or whatever they need.” Additionally, if people were seen walking or biking during the week to one of their destinations, they were entered into a weekly draw for $50 Stettler bucks. The weekly recipients were Sara Humphreys, Winnie Bissett, Elizabeth Fuller, and Sharon Rahn, while Cynthis Block was the recipient of the $100 Stettler bucks for the entire month. Fix, who has spearheaded the campaign has been thrilled with the
community’s participation. “Active transportation is good for people, good for the wallet, and good for the planet!” she said. “Stettler is a very walkable and cyclable town. Distances are reasonable, the terrain is flat, and we have great trails.” Stettler Walk ‘n’ Roll members were out on the trails distributing flashing reflector lights to 45 residents to date who got “caught” walking or biking to their destination. Over 100 businesses recognized the importance of walking and biking to destinations and displayed the “We are Walk ‘n’ Roll Participants” posters in their windows to show support. In September, the focus will turn to encouraging students to walk or bike to school. Stettler Walk ‘n’ Roll is an ongoing initiative, which started in 2014 and is a collaboration of three local groups, Stettler Wellness Network, Heartland Beautification Committee and the Stettler Traffic Safety Committee.
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Dry weather wreaks havoc on farmers Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER If there’s a blessing this agricultural season, it’s that the grasshopper population has bucked its upward trend in numbers and has fallen this year. Quinton Beaumont, director of agricultural services for the County of Stettler, said that the low numbers of grasshoppers found so far this year during pest testing were below what he expected. “Grasshoppers usually follow their own cycle,” he said. “That cycle has shown an upward trend in numbers.” That cycle should have continued this year, he noted, but seems to have not – a blessing for farmers who have already been hit by a dry spring and early summer. During the drought of 2002, the grasshopper population reached its peak cycle, with droughtravaged farmers having to deal with an infestation of crop-eating hopping insects. This year, farmers will be spared the influx of insects. In fact, insect pests this year have been the least of the problems for the coun-
ty, which in some areas has been ravaged by dry conditions. A long and dry spring and early summer affected crop growers, who are seeing reduced and lower quality yields this season, though some crops, like peas, aren’t faring as badly as they like the drier conditions. While the dryness hasn’t been universal across the county, areas in Byemoor and Endiang, Big Valley, and Donalda are suffering from “pockets of dryness.” The last time the county declared an agricultural disaster due to drought was in 2009, and before that in 2002. In 2002, the grasshopper population increase coincided with the drought to make things especially miserable. According to Beaumont, the county receives on average 14 inches of moisture during the summer. And while the latter part of the season has had several rainfalls, including one on Sunday that saw some county residents measure more than two inches of rainfall, it’s coming too late for a lot of the farmers, who are preparing to harvest their crops. The late season
This year, with the drier conditions, brought these ranchers up short, he said. “I do think some people are grazing lands longer than they should,” he admitted, noting that in some cases, the only other choice is to liquidate the herd. A rancher should have a year to two year’s feed in storage for the bad times, Beaumont said. And already some ranchers have plowed through their supply and are looking for feed or new pastures to graze. The dry conditions in spring can help them there, if farmers’ crop yields are of poor enough quality Stacey Lavallie/Independent reporter that they sell it as feed, INDOORS PARK, RED DEER, ALBERTA Beaumont noted. Before This fellow might have to stop grazing and have feed instead WESTERNER due to overuse of pastures in the Stettler that can happen, though, county. farmers need to reach a rains are good for next Beaumont said. made it easier for ranch- point where they’re willyear, though, as it will put Ranchers in the past ers to increase their herds ing to sell for that price, moisture in the soil for several years have had and keep them on pastures and ranchers need to come next year. It’s also helping excellent ranching con- longer than they should, to a point where they’re rejuvenate pastureland. ditions, with good rain- because the land could tol- willing to pay it. And right now, most A lot of ranchers are fall and green pastures erate the larger and longer aren’t there yet, he said. feeling the pinch this year, all season long. This has grazing. for while farmers have crop insurance, there’s INDOORS WESTERNER PARK, RED DEER, ALBERTA no similar insurance for ranch animals like cattle, goats, or buffalo. “Some people in the Botha area have already had INDOORS WESTERNER WESTERNER PARK, PARK, RED RED DEER, to liquidate their herds,” INDOORS DEER, ALBERTA ALBERTA
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Pipeline right-of-ways would make excellent trails (Part two) In the previous column I stated that abandoned railway lines make excellent trails as they can be changed over without a lot effort and cost. After the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) organization was created the railway companies donated hundreds of miles of abandoned rail beds to the organization. They didn’t do that out of the kindness of their hearts, for those gifts they received generous charitable tax credits. I suggest railways that are granted permission to abandon rights of way be required to restore those rail beds to trail use – particularly if they get tax credits for do-
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ing so. It’s quite a job to pull up rails, ties and stone ballast, but that would be the perfect time to smooth it out properly for trail use. One abandoned rail line that should be considered for upgrading runs from High River to Fort Macleod. Such a trail could be extended into the Crowsnest Pass by means of a pipeline right of way all the way to Creston BC. At that point it could be linked with some
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may be the safety aspect of trails going over high pressure pipelines. That should not be a concern being such pipelines already exist right in urban neighbourhoods, even into our homes. I cite a long gas pipeline in Northeast Calgary that is used as a bike/walking trail by thousands of folks on a monthly basis – it stretches for about 10 kms. After 40 years in use no bikers or walkers have been injured or killed by the pipeline. Compare that to the many bikers who have been injured or killed using city roads and highways. Like old railway beds, pipelines tend to be away from roads and are invariably more scenic and peaceful. Better yet, converting some of those pipeline corridors to recreational use would provide pipeline companies with a lot of positive public relations. Just think of the positive image the Energy East pipeline could garner if they proposed to add a bike trail to much of the line – who could oppose that idea? Besides, I’ll even bet there is tax incentive that would facilitate building recreational infrastructure. It’s a win-win. There is more – the TCT wants to have the trail completed across Canada by 2017. That won’t happen except on paper where the TCT has just decided that entire highways would be designated as part of the trail. For instance the Alaska Highway has now been designated as part of the national trail. Anyone who has travelled that route knows its far from being a bike trail by any stretch of the imagination. We need a bigger trail system but it needs to use what is already available – old rail beds and pipeline right of ways – it can be done. I rest my case.
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Watching lumps Brennan Turner AG MARKET UPDATE The grains complex continues to deal with decent growing conditions, better than expected yields for the fields that are getting harvested, and especially recently, a tougher global markets environment, mainly thanks to China. The market volatility index is currently sitting at 6.5-year highs - translation, market participants are pulling dollars out of markets and parking it in safe havens (i.e. bonds or cash) as both commodity and equity markets seem to be in a bit of a slump. Watching this thing roll over everyone isn’t what you should be doing – the game (read: prices) have changed a bit – and now you need to adjust your gameplan accordingly. World harvests around the world continue to ramp up without too many major market-moving headlines to watch for. In Australia, thanks to rains this year, are expecting some pretty decent crops, notably in chickpeas and wheat. With that being said, prices for chickpeas in the Land Down Undaa are at levels not seeing more than a couple times in the last 20 years. Accordingly, pulses continue to be our call as the crop that you should be looking to make some block sales on right now (10-20 per cent of production – happy to discuss pricing with you. Around the rest of the world, some places that are seeing good yields are those that normal don’t. Such places include Iran and Algeria when it comes to their wheat crops. However, the downside to this is that these places, who are known as some of the biggest wheat buyers in the world, likely won’t be in need of all that wheat that they have in the past, which is exactly why the wheat trade continues to be about demand, and not so much about supply (of which there is quite a bit). StatsCan came out with their July survey results of Canadian production estimates and most numbers came in below expectations. Total Canadian wheat production was pegged at 24.6 million tonnes, a 16 per cent drop from 2014 and 13.7 per cent below the average output of the last five years. Going into the
report, estimates for canola production ranged from 12.5 to 14.5 million tonnes, but the actual number from StatsCan came in at 13.3 million (-14 per cent from 2014, -11 per cent from 5-year average). Other big production declines include chickpeas (-30 per cent, -35 per cent), mustard (-45 per cent, -30 per cent), peas (-15 per cent, -10 per cent), durum (-14 per cent, -5 per cent), and winter wheat (-24 per cent, -33 per cent). On the flip side, barley production is up almost 3 per cent from last year to 7.3 million tonnes (still -11 per cent from 5-year average though) while oats and rye production are up 14 per cent and 18 per cent respectively from 2014. Rounding out the pulse crops, lentil production is seen 5 per cent higher than last year and 12 per cent higher than the five-year average. On that note, rains have sporadically slowed down swathing and combine activity but things are ramping up quickly. At this current time, the markets are still mostly speculating on final numbers but we’ll probably need to be closer to 50-60 per cent harvested before any forecasts carry much weight. This in mind, these new lows are mostly secular in my opinion and we should see some rallying opportunities into the winter months. Selling into these rallies, as we have and will continue to recommend doing, is the best way to manage your risk. Further, knowing your cashflow needs from now til the end of February is what I’ll challenge you to focus on. Don’t spin the wheel on your risk management and just looking at numbers and not understanding them, but rather avoid any slumps by proactively understanding your numbers. To growth, Brennan Turner President/CEO | FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead. com) or phone (1-855-3327653).
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‘It’s not just dance’ – Danceology celebrates 30 years this year,” she said. “We’re going to bring back some of our most popular routines from the past three decades, and we’ll be dancing at the Dancing for a Cure event at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton in February.” Part of what keeps McCulloch in Stettler, making the 45-minute drive from Red Deer where she lives, is the dance family she’s made here in the community. “I don’t think you could
ever teach dance without being present, without your heart and soul in it,” she said. “Sometimes I know more about these kids and their lives than their own parents do because I spend so much time with them.” The achievements of these kids, some of whom have gone on to dance internationally, can be big and small, but all matter equally. “I have a dance with cerebral palsy,” McCulloch said. “The day she was able
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continued from page 5 She started in Stettler shortly after her graduation from post-secondary. “I had just finished dancing and I was invited by the Stettler Dance Club to teach a summer program,” McCulloch remembered. From there, it grew and grew. “Next thing I knew, I was invited to teach a class a week. There were 20 students, in a room at the top of the stairwell in the (Stettler) Performing Arts Centre.” The room, today, serves as a store room. “Pretty soon I was up to four days a week, and I signed the lease at our current location,” she said. With so many classes and such a small space, the move was inevitable. The current location has had its share of ups and downs, including a few floods that have had the classes held elsewhere in the community. “Sometimes I wish we weren’t in a basement, but then you come down here and it has such a homey feeling,” she said. “You’re really comfortable here. Parents and grandparents come to watch their kids dance, the paparazzi comes out when the tutus come on. It’s wonderful.” When “Miss Rhonda” opened her first studio in 1983, she didn’t realize she’d still be here 30 years later. She doesn’t mind, though. “We have some plans for
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Elections may determine future election system By Ray Pennings Troy Media columnist Election campaigns are supposed to highlight differences. Stark differences provide alternatives that can inform voter choices. As the grind of this 11-week federal election campaign unfolds, the policy proposals and attempts by the parties to define themselves - and each other - create the narrative that will inform voters’ final choices on Oct. 19. However, it is plausible that the most meaningful result of this campaign could be a significant change to how we conduct federal elections. Policies buried in the footnotes of the party’s platforms, and barely registering with the voting public, could fundamentally change the way Canadians choose their federal Parliament. Death of first-past-the-post? Both Tom Mulcair’s NDP party and Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party are on record that this will be the last federal election using the “first-past-the-post” rules that have been in place since 1867. Many have responded to these proposals with a yawn. Opposition parties have frequently proposed electoral reform, only to fail to follow through once in office (which, by definition, they achieved under the old rules). Five provinces have seriously attempted electoral reform in the past decade. None of these processes resulted in meaningful change. So it’s easy to dismiss the current proposals. Liberal activist Adam Goldenberg argued in Policy Options recently that Mulcair cannot be trusted to follow through on his promise, citing pressure from the grassroots members that caused Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley to drop a similar commitment before she became premier. Besides, he said, Mulcair has shown himself willing to put his party’s electoral prospects above his principals by refusing to support Green Party Leader Elizabeth May’s inclusion in all the debates. Of course, only a month or so ago, NDP activist Jamey Heath opined that the Liberals are the obstacle to “our long overdue realignment” by expecting that the pressure for change will ultimately come outside of the electoral process. Yet, suppose the first-past-the-post system under which the Oct. 19 election is being fought creates the conditions for different political motivations. Would Trudeau’s confident
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rejection of a coalition with Mulcair’s NDP withstand the pressure to remove Prime Minister Stephen Harper from office if the opportunity presented itself? Campaigns make a difference, so it is hardly prudent to predict outcomes this far in advance. However, it is credible to posit a scenario in which the Conservatives win 140-or-so seats, the NDP around 120, and the Liberals around 70. History suggests a third-place party that formally enables a minority government to sustain power is rarely rewarded. Witness what happened to junior members of Liberal-NDP Accord in the 1987 Ontario election, or the ConservativeLiberal-Democratic Coalition in the 2015 British election. The enabling party tends to get very little of the credit and at least an equal share of the blame from voters. Even the unification of the Progressive Conservatives and Canadian Alliance in 2003 was made possible only by a degree of sacrificial diplomacy from Peter McKay who, in agreeing to unite the parties, effectively killed his own prime ministerial ambitions. Sacrifice being in notably short supply in contemporary politics, is Trudeau ready to risk his personal ambition to see systematic change achieved? The decision may not be Trudeau’s to make. The Liberal brand is a historic and powerful brand within Canadian politics. Even though it has been in decline on the federal stage, it will not disappear easily. Established Canadian political brands have longevity that outlasts electoral misfortune. In 1993, the federal Progressive Conservatives went from majority government to two seats in the House of Commons, yet their brand remained such that MacKay’s surrender of it in 2003 was hotly contested. The Liberal establishment, which shows little love for its NDP counterparts after decades of sparring for centreleft votes, will surely not be keen to watch Trudeau help Mulcair become prime minister. Rep by pop could lead to snap election in 2017 But what if the election results let both Liberal and NDP operatives realistically game scenarios in which they win the next election under new rules? Surely, then, removing Harper and the despised Conservatives becomes the necessary pretext to facilitate their strategies. Imagine a Liberal-NDP deal in which Mulcair becomes the prime minister provided he agrees to pass a new election law within two years, after which this election for change would be re-fought. There is plenty to be pointed to within both party platforms as a mandate for this change. If you are concerned, Harper has turned the quick dash of a 37-day election campaign into an 11-week marathon of hope; prepare to have your patience tested further. Against the settled political outcome to which Canadians are accustomed, the 2015 vote could lead to deep uncertainty about how we’ll even choose our Parliament, followed by a snap 2017 election that will leave us more unsettled still. The only sure thing is that the consequences will be far reaching for Canada. Ray Pennings is executive vice-president of Cardus, Canada’s leading Christian think tank.
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to do too much. Romanow eliminated twenty government programs, reduced the size of the civil service, and chopped program spending by 10%. It was the only responsible thing to do. In 1992, Ralph Klein became Alberta’s premier, eventually facing a $23 billion debt—even more than Saskatchewan. The projected one-year deficit that he inherited was nearly $3 billion. The province was borrowing 25% of its annual revenue. Yearly interest on debt was $1.4 billion. Klein had two options—cut spending, or send Alberta down the same path as present-day Greece. He cut spending. Many people believe Klein cut healthcare by double digit percentages. He didn’t. They also think he gutted infrastructure spending. He didn’t. Subsequent budget documents state that Klein’s fiscal strategy had been to cut the size of government by 20% over a four-year period, but there were never any acrossthe-board cuts. Numerous categories outside health and education were cut by 35-40%, but healthcare was trimmed by only 7.7% and education by a mere 5.1%. Klein’s infrastructure spending, averaged annually over the years he was premier, exceeded the national average. Today, Alberta is again facing fiscal calamity. Our debt is within a stone’s throw of the $23 billion Klein had to address. Resource revenues are declining. Key commodity prices have crashed. Jobs are evaporating. Yet Premier Notley’s solution has been to hike government spending, borrow more money, boost the minimum wage, raise taxes on struggling businesses, and announce a royalty review. Roy Romanow was an NDP icon, yet he chose responsibility over ideology. Now it’s Rachel Notley’s turn. Her options are to follow Romanow’s austerity path toward fiscal health, or to pursue an agenda similar to that of the Greek government, which recently referred to its own nation as a “debt colony.” The fact is that cutting government spending is not a philosophic decision. It’s a responsible government decision. It reflects sound judgement, and it’s Notley’s duty to make the right choice.
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A Decoration Day to be remembered A pin for each visiting lady The 85th annual Decoration Day on Sunday was well attended with about 185 there. The day began at the Gadsby church building with the annual pancake breakfast hosted by the heritage Society, close to 60 attended. Several former families were represented, such as the Bradey, Hansel, Boyd, Hoopfer, Jackson, Derr, Baines, Samuel (Hayden), Neeser, Duris, Quance, Larson, McMillan, Fisher, Berry, Marie Geekie, Andersen, to name a few. At the Legion service, master of ceremony Rosalind LaRose welcomed everyone, The color party, lead by Legion veterans, followed by RCMP and CAV; music by Evelyn Shursen, Carmen Henkel and Roy Klaus. CAV remarks by Dale Kennedy; Omega remarks by Viola and Legion remarks by Susan Mitchell. The guest speaker was retired RCMP detachment commander Duncan Babchuk. The service ended with wreath laying and benediction by Rev. Carolyn Langford. As always everyone looked forward to coffee and donuts (donated by DeLores Duris, in memory of Julius Duris) and a time of visiting. The weather was perfect for the day. We wish DeLores Duris good luck as she has moved to Saint Albert. This is an
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exciting time for her as she has many friends and relatives in the area. For Donna McKay, it was a full weekend, starting Saturday with a “Tribute to Seniors” at the P & H Elevator in Stettler. There was threshing, grinding of the wheat into flour; rope making and a fall supper catered by “catering by Sarah”. Get well wishes to Gary and Lavina Larson, who are both in Edmonton hospital following a horrific car accident last week. Lavina was air ambulanced from the scene. Gary was released from hospital but has been re-admitted to the University Hospital following complications. Get well cards were passed around at the brunch and cemetery on Sunday with many well-wishers signing. Hearts go out to the Hankins family, to Jean, (grandma), aunts and uncles, cousins on the brutal death of Nadine Skow (daughter of Helen (Hankins) and Harvey Skow. Funeral services were held Monday, August 31 in Edmonton.
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ler and Cole. This is the 24th great- grandchild for Joyce Neilson and the 28th great - grandchild for Bud McFarland. Congratulations! Sympathy of our community goes out to the family of Shirley Fletcher from Castor, who passed away on Aug. 29 at the Mazankowski institute at the University hospital. Congratulations to Alison Dahmer, who started her teaching career with the Grade 2 class in Hanna this week. The Johnson family have had a busy summer. Daughter Kandice from Vancouver was home for three weeks. Grandson Forbes Morrison is off to Capilano University in Vancouver while granddaughter Taylor Mackie is off to Western Univer-
sity in London, On. and Drew Mackie is back in school in Vancouver, all of them spent at least part of the holidays with the grandparents. Alec and Deanna Montbriand from Fort Qu’appelle, Sk. accompanied Kent and Evelyn on a fishing trip to Canyon Creek on Lessor Slave Lake. Last weekend Sue (Johnson) Furbringer and three of her grandchildren from Calgary visited, attended the bull-a-rama and went for a Prairie Steam train ride. Terry Vockeroth and his brother, Don from B.C. just returned from a fishing trip to Alaska. While there, they visited with son, Scott and his family. Harvest is in full swing in our area. No rain, just smoke. Coming up: Sept. 3 – first Bingo of the season at the hall at 7:30; Sep. 5 to 7 - last long weekend of the summer – drive safe
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A van load of ladies from the Forestburg Villa stopped in town last week for coffee. The senior group drove down to look at the windmills and had coffee and muffins at the seniors’ centre. The village office presented them each with a Halkirk pin. Congratulations to Lorisa Schilling and Danny McAllister, who were married in a beautiful country setting near the Schilling farm south of Halkirk. A reception and dance followed at the Stettler hall. The Halkirk hall board served the wedding supper while the Hallkirk fire department manned the bar. The newly weds will make their home in Stettler. Tim and Julie Neilson are proud to announce the arrival of another grandbaby, Rosie Grace, who was born to Andrea and Mike Hanson on Aug. 21 in Calgary. Rosie has proud twin brothers, Ty-
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Stacey Lavallie INDFEPENDENT REPORTER A new set of golden arches stand on the western verge of the Town of Stettler, a second McDonalds franchise that is now open to the public. For the first three weeks, the fast-food restaurant’s “grand opening,” owner Gurpreet Takhar is giving back to the community. “Over the next three weeks, 25 cents from every baked cookie will go to Heartland Youth Centre,” Takhar said. “It’s important to do things with our community.” Takhar, who also owns the McDonalds in Walmart, got his start as a “crew-kid in the back,” he revealed. He went on to own the McDonalds here, in Rocky Mountain House and Lacombe. The second restaurant isn’t meant to decrease the value found at the Walmart location, he noted. As a Walmart restaurant, it has limited space and a limited menu, and he wanted
to expand to offer Stettler the full variety of foods offered by the franchise. The double-lane drivethrough is designed to help keep things going, and with three drive through windows – one to pay, and two to pick up, there’s no more getting stuck behind someone with a large order while you’re just getting a coffee, Takhar said. The restaurant makes use of cutting edge technology, with self-serve kiosks, an automated softdrink system for the drive through, coffee grinder for the McCafe coffees, and a new bakery that will allow the store to offer fresh baked items like cookies, croissants, and more. For Takhar, though, the most important part of the restaurant is the people. The staff area in the back is well insulated, to give staff a quiet place for their breaks. Prior to the public opening, Takhar held a staff-and-family opening, with special guests from the community also in-
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Gurpreet Takhar, centre, cuts the ribbon at his new McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in Stettler. The restaurant includes cutting edge technology like automatic soft-drink dispensers and a bakery. From left are town Councillor Al Campbell, Mayor Dick Richards, town Councillor Malcolm Fischer, Battle River-Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson, Takhar, town councillors Darcy Bachman and Will Brown, and a local McDonalds manager. vited. “It’s their McDonald’s as much as it is mine,” he
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Wishing for a bumper harvest Summer holidays are over and fall harvests will soon be under way. There is a lot of silage and haying taking place in the area now, and we hear some crops such as oats and barley are looking good. On a historical note, in the Sept. 20, 1928 Big Valley Journal it was reported that the two Big Valley elevators, the Alberta Wheat Pool and the Parrish & Heimbecker, were taking in considerable amounts of grain. Most of the wheat was graded in at 3 and 4 due to an earlier hail storm and recent frosts. It was also mentioned that J. A. McAlister had two combines going full blast and was getting about 15 bushels to the acre. He had lost 900 acres to hail. Let’s hope this year’s harvest reports are positive. The Big Valley senior’s drop-in centre will begin to run its regularly scheduled events this month. Their monthly pot luck and meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15 at noon. Card games are slated for Monday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m. The first community pancake supper of the season will be held on Monday, Oct. 5 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Sunday afternoon crib will begin again in October with the first tournament planned for Oct. 11 and subsequent games on Oct. 18 and 25. Big Valley’s local flu clinic is sched-
Big Valley Bulletin LINDA STILLINGER 403-876-2479 uled for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the drop-In from 10 a.m. till noon. Don’t forget coffee is served every morning from 8 a.m. to 9:30 or 10:00 a.m. September birthday wishes go out to Vivian Hulley – 1, Tom Sinclair – 2, Arline Grover – 3, Shane Nyuli – 3, Karen Hingst – 4, Jade Chapman – 10, John Palmer – 11, Trevor Kirtley – 14, Bronson Annable – 15, Stetson Daychief – 15, Larry Annable – 15, Zach Gordon – 15, Keith Campbell – 19, Joan Robinson – 19, Jessie Armstrong – 20, Darcy Greig – 23, Bennett Anderson – 26, Sandi Davie – 27, and Brooke Skocdopole – 29. Happy anniversary to Dale & Marilee Colp – 1, Dave & Mandi Lucki – 9, Lorne & Devony Fraser – 16, Francisco & Barb Laisnez – 20, Keith & Sheryl Van Haga – 23, Devon & Gail Boulding – 26 and Chanse & Loralee Stefanik – 29. We apologize for any errors or omissions. To update birthday/anniversary lists, please call 403-876-2479.
Next weekend will be exciting Well, the kids are back in school as of today and many moms are drawing a sigh of relief. So that means that summer holidays have come to an end. Harvest is well underway in our area and hopefully the weather will be agreeable for it to continue.
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Back to school and winter schedule What an exciting day happening starting at 9 a.m. this morning. The first bell will be ringing again for the 2015-2016 school year. Hopefully all the students returning, and all the new students, plus staff are ready to head back to the books again. They go Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week, so please drive carefully and watch out for all the children as they will excited to get back to their friends. Then this weekend is Labour Day weekend, so they will be off again until Tuesday. Seeing it’s Labour Day weekend, hopefully everyone can get out and have a fun weekend, doing something before fall is here to stay. This coming Sunday is Grandparents Day, so hopefully everyone can do something special for them. The first seniors’ meeting will be Monday Sept. 7, starting at 12 noon.
Botha Booster LOUISE BELLAIR 403-742-5317 These are potluck luncheons, so please bring something with you to share. The important meeting starts right after the luncheon and they would like to see everyone back after the summer break. They would like to see all seniors out to these. Bingo is happening tonight again at the seniors’ centre starting at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. The jackpot hasn’t been won for quite sometime, so make sure you come out tonight and try, you could be the lucky one who is taking it home with you. Harvest has been under-
way for a while now and the leaves are changing colour again. It’s starting to look a lot like autumn, so if you are doing your fall cleaning and wondering when the transit hours are, here are the hours: every Tuesday 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and every Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Hopefully this is convenient for everyone. Just a reminder that all the activities that have closed down for the summer is restarting up again for this next year. So please keep your eyes open for these. They would love to see everyone join them again.
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High school rodeo attracts extraordinary competition over the weekend Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER As Stettler hosted the junior high school rodeo on Friday, Aug. 28 and the senior high school rodeo over Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30 at the outdoor arena of the Stettler Agriplex, cowboys and cowgirls from Stettler and surrounding areas displayed their equine skills. This year for the senior high school rodeo, Danten Metzger of Carbon won the bareback, Keaton Martz of Forestburg came on top in the bull riding. Shane Smith of Wimborne won the tie-down roping while Kashley Sietz of High River was the winner in pole bending, MacKenzie Loren of Ft. Sasketchawan placed first in breakaway roping, Emily Massing of Ponoka and Kashley Sietz of High River took the goat tying. Luke Skocdopole of Big Valley and Austin Young of Elk Point tied with Jessica Gunsch of Thorsby and Lucas Brown of Vermillion for the first place in team roping and Kylie Whiteside of High River won the barrel race.
As for the junior high school rodeo, Quincy Squair won the barrels, Cole Warren came out on top in boys’ goat tying while Kyla Kelly did the same in the girls’ category. Taiga Thorsteinsson and Quincy Squair won the team roping and Maddie Bews placed first in girls’ breakaway roping while Clay McNichol was the winner among the boys. Cole Warren and Maddie Bews won the team ribbon roping, Quincy Squair took the poles while Quinten Taylor claimed the tie-down roping title. Riley Sibbet was the bull riding champion. “We had fantastic weather and turnout,” said Holly Skocdopole, one of the event organizers. “Hosting at our beautiful facility at the Agriplex in Stettler truly is a privilege and we are grateful.” The Skocdopole family has been helping put this rodeo on since 2009 in Stettler. According to Skocdopole, the community and surrounding neighbourhoods have been great supporters of the youth in rodeo and the young professionals of the rodeo world.
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Bareback winner Danten Metzger at the senior high school rodeo, which was held over the weekend, Aug. 29-30.
Jaycee Davidson, Dawn Gertner and Celeste Montpellier of Stettler among winners at the sixth barrel race Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER Jaycee Davidson of Stettler finished her run with 18.334 seconds, winning the second division of the race, while Dawn Gertner and Celeste Montpellier were tied at 19.84 seconds, winning the fourth division of the sixth barrel race on Monday, Aug. 31 in the ‘My Favorite Things’ barrel series, held throughout summer at the Stettler Agriplex. Shaylee Mcmann of Donalda finished with 17.822 seconds, winning the first division, followed by Kristen Gjerde with 17.845 seconds and Shannon Legerrier with 17.899 seconds in the same division. Stacey Perry of Rumsey scored 18.877 seconds, winning the third division of the race, followed by Dawn Gertner with 18.896 seconds and Janet Bjornson with 18.905 seconds. Winners of all the four divisions were awarded a cash prize of $187 along with other prizes. The next race of the series will be held on Monday, Sept. 14. Moush Sara John/Independent reporter
John Hummel of Tofield scores a 18.787 seconds at the sixth barrel race of ‘My Favorite Things’ barrel series on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Berri Shirley beats Dave Lumley at the Big Valley Tournament The tournament raised $3,700 in total, including the funds from the silent auction, which was being held indoors at the clubhouse. Edwards added that the money raised is essential
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As the weekend took a turn for a bright and crispy day, 17 teams with a total of 68 players took to the greens at the Stettler Golf and Country Club on Saturday morning, Aug. 29, participating in the Big Valley Oil Kings (BVOK) golf tournament. Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Dave Lumley of Big Valley was one of the favourites at the tournament, as players were encouraged to bring on their best game and compete against him in “beat the pro” competition. Players had to beat Lumley’s shot on the Par 3 second hole. The winner would be awarded a $1,000 gift voucher. This went to Berri Shirley of Stettler. As an Edmonton Oilers alumni, Lumley shared some interesting stories
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Teeing off with hockey gloves is Jim Muhlbach, a director of the Big Valley Oil Kings and alumni member on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Stettler Golf and Country Club. about the dynasty years with the Oilers. Dustin Edwards, general manager of the BVOK golf tournament said, “It’s exciting for us to provide this experience for the golfers.”
Operating since the 1990s, the Oil Kings were the provincial champions in 1992, and have been going on ever since, according to Edwards. “We have been involved
with the team since 2012 after we quit playing to help run the team, and we now play in the North Central Hockey League and are tying to get to Senior AA Provincials.”
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Stettler Wildcats take to the field and practice ahead of their first game on Thursday, Sept. 3 against St. Albert Skyhawks in St. Albert.
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Stettler Wildcats are expected to be competitive as the football season kicks in Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER As the 2015-2016 football season gets underway, the Stettler teams are training hard and practicing rigorously to get ready for their opening games. “We would like to be competitive
in all of the games that we play this year,” said Norbert Bahrally, Wildcats head coach. “Our goal is to make playoffs for our league and hopefully win our league and also qualify for provincial playoffs.” With their first game in St. Albert on Thursday, Sept. 3 against St. Albert, Baharally is trying his best to
get the boys conditioned, which he stresses is a vital component of the game plan. “We run fourth quarter conditioning at the end of each practice to give our guys an advantage over our opponents late in games when we need to find the extra fuel in our tanks to get us through,” said Baharally.
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MCBRIDE Leslie Feb. 14, 1920 - Aug. 27, 2015 On August 27th, 2015 a tired body, a loving heart, and a precious smile faded and left this world as we knew it, with his family and special friend at his side at the Stettler Hospital. Leslie McBride, 95 Ω years young bid us adieu to return to his loving wife, Marguerite. He met and eventually married Marguerite Depelchin on December 31, 1942. They resided and farmed west of Big Valley. He leaves to mourn his precious family: Genevieve, Nelson (Cherylanne), Dianne, Brian; his loyal and special friend Micky Pearn; nine loving grandchildren: Les, Mona, Daryn (Lori), Shayne (Christy), Rob (Kathy), Cary (Geta), Corina (Jim), Nicole (Dean), Taryn (Dan); 18 great grandchildren; three sisters: Donna, Ruby and Kathleen. Les grew up east of Big Valley, the fifth child of Jim and Rose McBride. Les enlisted with the Canadian Army on December 3, 1941 and was posted in Camrose, Calgary, Dundrun and Three Rivers, Quebec. Following his discharge he bought the Depelchin farm where they raised their four children and became a valued family in the community for 24 years. In 1968 they semi-retired to Stettler and Les continued to be employed at businesses that would take him back to the farming community where he had left his heart. He was offered an opportunity to supervise in the Janitorial Department of the Stettler School and did so for 6 six years before a position became available at the Nevis Gas Plant, which again put him outside in the fresh air. The sunny skies of Arizona beckoned and for seventeen years the weather and their many new friends drew them back. Les was predeceased by three brothers: Hamilton, James and Bert; three sisters: Corine Crawford, Charolette Stormeon and Nelly Jacobs; one sister in law Alice Labonne; three sons in law: Keith Leier, Lynn Grant and Michael Bradley and great grandson Kale Williams. Les has left a legacy of hard work, a loving husband, a devoted father, and loyal friend and brother. A celebration of Les’ life was held at the Stettler Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM with Leanne Hall officiating. Les was laid to rest in Lake View Cemetery, Stettler, Alberta beside his beloved wife Marguerite. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta or the Alberta Cancer Foundation in care of STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements, 403-742-3422. To send or view condolences to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
WALTON Don (Donnie) Apr. 13, 1938 - Aug. 26, 2015 Don (Donnie) Walton passed away peacefully on August 26, 2015 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, at 77 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Verna; his bother Larry of Calgary; children: Dwayne of Stettler, Brenda (Zane) of Crooked Creek, Maureen (Barry) of Edberg, and Cameren (Jo-Ann) of Crestomere; his grandsons: Walker, Branson, Hunter and Marshall Moch, Craig and Keith Walton; aunts and uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Ernie and Luella, a sister Sharon and a grandson Jesse. Donnie grew up in the Bowden area where he met and married Verna. They moved to Elnora where they farmed, before moving to Erskine and recently retiring in Stettler. A Memorial Celebration will be held from 2:30 to 5:00 pm on September 3, 2015 at the Stettler Community Centre. Tribute will begin at 2:30 pm with coffee and lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S. or the charity of the donor’s choice, c/o STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, Box 1780, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0, who where entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements 403-742-3422. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
THE FAMILY OF KAY SCHEERSCHMIDT would like to thank our friends and relatives for their kindness and compassion during our difficult time. Thanks for the food, the floral arrangements, the donations, the cards, the phone calls, the visits and to all those that were able to attend the funeral services. It was all greatly appreciated. We would especially like to thank Marsha Mailer for her “Memories of Grandma”, Carol Anderson for her “Memories of Kay”, Linda Kneeland for her scripture reading, Doug and Shirley McKay for their musical contributions, Teresa’s Catering for the lunch, Reverend Lyn Lamers for the awesome service and to the staff of Stettler Funeral Home; especially Corinne and Verna for all their help and for going the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. Also, thank you to the pallbearers and honorary pallbearers for honoring Mom’s last wishes. Lastly, we would like to thank the staff at the Stettler Health Center and the staff at Home Care for their care and kindness.
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EDITH COWDEN Passed away August 25, 2014. I feel a warmth around me like your presence is so near, and I close my eyes to visualize your face when you were here. I love the times we spend together and they are locked inside my heart. For as long as I have those memories we will never be apart. Even though we cannot speak any more, my voice is always there. Because every night before I sleep I have you in my prayers. We miss you Edith
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Stettler’s best read Real Estate Section reaches Buyers and Sellers where they Live, Work and Farm Candor Realty Ltd. Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden
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GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A STARTER HOME OR RETIREES Affordable priced modest, comfortable bungalow with previous upgrades such as shingles, soffit, facia, vinyl siding & some newer windows. Beautiful and spacious fenced back yard with lots of space for a double garage. Enjoy your privacy on the patio deck. Immediate possession. CA0067405. $125,000.
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PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP LIVES HERE - Immaculate open concept designed 5 bedroom/3 bathroom home in a newer neighbourhood that is close to playgrounds, golf course, recreation centre, sports fields and shopping. Fully developed basement, walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, maple kitchen cupboards and much more. Private fenced back yard, RV parking, multi-tiered spacious deck, underground water sprinkler system & extra large heated garage. CA0067643. $409,500.
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Pride of ownership shows in this mobile. Complete with paved driveway, single detached garage, low maintenance yard, and partial y fenced yard. Perfect for a retirement, rental or starter home. $148,000. Call Sherri.
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Luxary arcreage life awaits! 15.59 Acres this property boasts the ultimate private oasis. This Sprawling 3132 sq ft two storey home features nothing but the Highest level of finish, quality. $929,000. Call Sherri.
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Landscaping
1240
DOUBLE J MUDJACKING
Concrete work Lift, Level and Repair 35 years experience. Fully Licensed & Insured.
Phone John 780-975-5343 or 403-742-0646 No Job Too Big or Small
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Landscaping
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Stettler Furnace Cleaning
BRIAN HALLETT
Qualified and Reputable
LAWN & GARDEN CARE
403-742-3418
Dust Devil
Furnace & Duct Cleaning September Special 15% Off Call Ryan at 403-742-9823 Glass Shops
1196
HEARTLAND GLASS
• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
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RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE
• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
Legal Services
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Randy Long
Gary G. Grant Law Office
• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
403-742-2520
Phone: 403-742-4437
“Your Service Specialists”
4607 - 59 St., Stettler
Misc. Services
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ADVERTISE PROVINCE WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com. EASY DIVORCE: Free consultation call 1-800-320-2477 or check out http://canadianlegal.org/ uncontested-divorce. CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. In business 20+ years. Open Mon. - Sat. SHADE BALLS. Reservoirs, treatment plants, dug outs, petroleum, mining, airports, ski resorts. Eliminate water evaporation up to 90%. Deter birds. Reduce odours. Bob Kehler 403-931-2761; bkpriddis@gmail.com.
Personal Services
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HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Arthritic conditions? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit. $2,000 tax credit. $20,000 refund. For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
Plumbing & Heating
1330
(Beside A & W)
Health Care
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Independent CLASSIFIEDS
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Dr. E. LYNES Chiropractor 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage “Keeping people in Motion...”
403-742-4533
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Stettler Ph.
403-742-5237
Roofing
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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B.
Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street
403-742-3411 CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
Auctions
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Canadian Texas Longhorn Association Presents
SELECT LONGHORN SALE
Sept 26th at the Calnash Ag Event Centre -East Building, Ponoka, AB. Activities all day 10:00 am Horn Measuring Bull Alley -all day 11:30 Heifer Futurity 1:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm Select Texas Longhorn Sale View the catalog on line at www.ctlalonghorns.com Call Jeff for more info 780-966-3320 Or email office@ ctlalonghorns.com CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311
Auctions
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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 8th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale Collector Car Auction. Westerner Park, Sept 11 & 12. Last year sold over 80 percent. Time to consign, all makes models welcome. 1-888-296-0528 ext 102. Consign@egauctions.com. EGauctions.com. FARM AUCTION for (Ivan) & Janet Janssen. Millet, Alberta. Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. Selling JD 9230 & 5625 tractors, JD 4710 high-clearance sprayer, stock & equipment trailers, grain trucks, farm machinery, restored & unrestored antique JD tractors & machinery, skid steer, livestock equipment, 2014 Honda motorbike & tent trailer. www.montgomeryauctions .com. 1-800-371-6963. FARMLAND/GRAZING LAND near Keephills, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 6 parcels 855+/- acres West of Stony Plain. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL LOTS in High River, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 2 parcels Paved street, zoned Direct Control/Highway Commercial Industrial. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. LAKE FRONT HOME at Jackfish Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 6400 +/- walkout bungalow, interior to be completed, 2.08 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. UNDEVELOPED COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL LOTS at Baptiste Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 2.05+/- and 1.62+/- title acres, power & natural gas at property line. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. UNRESERVED Construction Equipment Auction. Sept. 15/15, 8 a.m. Motor Graders & Scrapers, Hyd. Excavators, skidsteers, wheel loaders, trucks, trailers, etc. For information call 403-269-6600 or canadianpublicauction. com. UPCOMING ESTATE AUCTIONS Wed. Sept. 16, at 6 pm. and Wed. Sept, 30 at 6 pm. both at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A ~~~~~ TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL Big Strapper Auction 403-782-5693 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net
EquipmentMisc.
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A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated & 40’ freezers, DMG $2450. Wanted: Professional wood carver needed. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
Household Furnishings
1720
ELECTRIC adjustable single bed 403-742-4673
1800
Office Supplies
Grain, Feed Hay
2190
ROUND BALES - Hay, green feed, straw and bulk oats. Delivery available. No Sunday calls please. Phone 403-704-3509 or 403-704-4333.
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11 10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395
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Pet Services
OBEDIENCE AND AGILITY CLASSES Begin Sept.14 Contact Lorrie for information at 403-742-3698
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
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IH White Top 914 combine, 1 owner, shedded, and 8” x 45’ Brandt PTO auger. 403-741-4353
RETIRING
1978 Case 1270 tractor, good cond.; 2003 Hesston 956A Round Baler, net & twine, low bale count. Farm King 46’ x 8” grain auger, PTO driven. 780-941-2281, 994-0021
For Rent #3000 - #3200 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
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
Houses/ Duplexes
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WANTED: Looking for someone to feed 200 bred heifers for the winter. Please call 403-963-1334.
Pasture/Land Wanted
2180
WANTED: Grass for 2016 grazing season for cow calf pairs or yearlings. Phone 403-963-1334.
Grain, Feed Hay
2190
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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BEAUTIFUL 3 bdrm. upper floor for rent in Byemoor. Washer/dryer, full kitchen, 1 full bath., spacious patio, fully furn., and home phone line incl. Ample yard space, 5 min. walk to school, 10 min. to amenities, 45 min. to Stettler. $800 + util. Avail Sept. 15. SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $950/mo. + DD Avail. immed. 403-741-8707, 742-3539 STETTLER 3 bdrm. 2 bath split level house w/deck & fenced yard, ref’s. & SD 403-740-6782 STETTLER 3 bdrm. house close to downtown and schools, n/p, ref’s req’d. 403-742-6631
3060
2 BEDROOM apartment, close to downtown, includes heat and water, $600/mo. Phone 403-742-5136
Businesses For Sale
3060
Spacious 1&2 bdrm units. Balcony, in suite storage, water & heat incl. Available immediately. New managers Frances or Mic 403-742-4448 BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828
Cottage/ Seasonal
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SNOWBIRDS! Parksville/Qualicum, Vancouver Island, 600 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom fully furnished cottage in treed forest setting. $975/month, utilities included. Available October 2015 - Spring 2016. 250-248-9899 or andreamichaelwilson @shaw.ca.
Storage Wanted to Rent Space #3250 - #3390
Suites Farm Custom Work
Suites
3160
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
Realtors & Services
4010
THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Lynda Imbery Please come in to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize.
4090
STETTLER MINI Manufactured Homes STORAGE CRAIG’S HOME SALES Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
Pasture
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PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres of year round water supply. Full operational with management available. Central Saskatchewan. Crossfenced & complete infrastructure. Natural springs excellent water. Shortly ready to locate cattle. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Call Doug Rue 306-716-2671.
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will pay the GST! Offer good till October 15. Call Marg in Lethbridge at 1-855-380-2266 for more details. DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing. Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now! GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES Now Offering 24 X 68 Homes. Starting from $157,900 including delivery (Conditions apply). Call one of our two locations for details: 403-945-1272 (Airdrie) or 403-347-0417 (Red Deer). SHOWHOME CLEARANCE. 20 X 76 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $129,800. 20 X 76 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $159,800. 22 X 76 - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, $162,800. Immediate delivery. Call 1-855-888-2254.
Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
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Established business with good potential and highway traffic. Serious inquiries only!
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Money To Loan
4430
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Public Notices
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Community Support Services ADULTS/ CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday 6:00 p.m. For more info call Bob 403-820-5583
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4271; 403-742-1887
AL-ANON Brenda 403-742-0990 Betty 403-742-5673
Public Notice #6000
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
Public Notices
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The Big Valley Ag. Society is now accepting tenders for the position of Kitchen Caretaker for the 2015-2016 season. Interested applicants should submit their tenders to Box 7 Big Valley, AB T0J 0G0 by September 20, 2015. For questions, please call 403-740-5223. The Big Valley Ag. Society is now accepting tenders for the position of Arena Caretaker for the 2015-2016 season. Interested applicants should submit their tenders to Box 7 Big Valley, AB T0J 0G0 by September 20, 2015. For questions, please call 403-740-5223.
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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Pat Lattery 403-742-3759
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours
BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter) 780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
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GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION In accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, GFL Environmental Inc. has applied to Alberta Environment and Parks for renewal of their approval for their existing Big Valley Hazardous Recyclable Storage Facility located at South East of Section 11, Township 36, Range 20, West of the 4th Meridian (SE 11-36-20 W4). GFL Environmental Inc. is requesting to add four new storage tanks (120,000 Litres each) to contain used oil and flammable liquids similar to their existing three tanks. Pursuant to section 73 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, any person who is directly affected by this operation may submit a written statement of concern regarding this application. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board. Such a statement of concern must be submitted to: Environment and Parks Regulatory Approvals Center Main Floor, 9820 - 106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6 Fax: (780) 422-0154 or Email: esrd.epeaapplications.gov.ab.ca Within 30 days of the date of this public notice. Please quote Application No. 003-207217 and 004-207217 when submitting a statement of concern in regards to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act applicaitons. NOTE: Any statements filed regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public. Copies of the application and additional information can be obtained from: GFL Environmental Inc. Attention: Nola Ruhl, P. Eng., Compliance Manager 4208 - 84 Avenue, NW Edmonton, AB T6B 3N5 Telephone: (780) 485-5000 Fax: (780) 485-5001 or Email: nruhl@gflenv.com
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6602 - 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box 1270, Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER FOOD BANK Betty Birch 403-742-0732
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE 403-742-6568
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace - 403-742-0681 Vivian - 403-742-3935
VICTIM SERVICES 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and confidential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need. Just Dial - 403-742-1155
Request for Proposals Entrance Sign Renewal Project The County of Stettler No. 6 is seeking individuals or companies that are interested in working on our Entrance Sign Renewal Project. There are five (5) wooden Entrance Signs located at the Major Highway Entrances to the County of Stettler that need to be refurbished. Sealed submissions will be received until 2:01:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the County of Stettler No. 6 office. Further information and documents are advertised and available on the County of Stettler Website, www.stettlercounty.ca or for pick up at the County of Stettler Administration Building during office hours. Inquiries regarding this Project shall be directed to: Shawna Benson 6602-44 Avenue STETTLER, AB T0C 2L0 Phone: (403) 742-4441
Public Hearing Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaw: BYLAW 1551-15 Dog Control – providing amendment to Sections pertaining to the confinement and release of vicious dogs as well as updating the responsibilities of dog owners. The bylaws may be reviewed at www.stettlercounty.ca or at the County Administration Building located at 6602 – 44 Avenue, Stettler, Alberta during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Public Hearing to hear representation concerning Bylaw 1551-15 is scheduled to be held Wednesday September 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers at the County Administration Building located at 6602 – 44 Avenue, Stettler, Alberta. Any person wishing to comment on the proposed bylaw may do so in writing to the Legislative Services Advisor, County of Stettler No. 6, Box 1270 Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0, or by email to sbenson@stettlercounty.ca prior to September 4, 2015 or make personal representation at the Public Hearing. Following the Public Hearing, Council may proceed with second and third readings to approve the bylaw. Should you require additional information, please contact Shawna Benson at (403) 742-4441. Dated: August 19, 2015
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Weddings, birthdays and trips Les and Rosemary Stulberg BYEMOOR/ENDIANG NEWS Congratulations to Lorisa Schilling and Danny McAllister who were married on Saturday. Their ceremony was in a beautiful outdoor setting in a field of wheat on the farm of the bride’s parents, Morris and Lorna Schilling. The ceremony was officiated by Justice of the Peace Lorri (Boehlke) McLeod and the music was supplied by Lori (Robertson) Blake. The reception and dance were held in Stettler. We wish this fine young couple all the best in their marriage. The newlyweds will be making their home in Stettler. Florence Tucker spent a week in Toronto visiting with her son Darcy Tucker, his wife Shannon and their children Owynn, Cole and Cane. It’s hard to believe the grandchildren are 16, 15 and 10 years old already. News from Ken and Eleanor Schultz’s Great Endiang Balloon Race — one of the balloons launched on July 26 was found by Dorothy Stoltz at Coronation on the grounds near the Coronation hospital. Congratulations to Tom Sinclair on celebrating his 65th birthday with a surprise party at the Byemoor Hotel on Saturday evening. Tom was joined by a small group of family and friends. The surprise gathering was organized by Tom’s daughter Raelynn Knowles. Enjoy being on the government payroll now, Tom. We extend sympathy to Mickey Pearn and the McBride family on the passing of Mickey’s close friend Les McBride in Stettler last week. We send get well wishes to Dave Sisley who is recovering from surgery. Dave is a member of the floor curling club in Endiang. Mickey Tucker, Donnie and Blanche Johnson, Velma Gore, Irene Brooker and Shirley Lumsden were among those attending the Country Music Jamboree at the Big Stone hall on the weekend. Donnie, Irene and Shirley entertained as part of the Country Friends Band. Keep in mind the bridal shower for Caitlyn Keith, bride-to-be of Tyler Dickson, on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Byemoor Hall. Ladies are asked to please bring lunch. Thought for the day — “Golf is the most popular way of beating around the bush.”
Another great garden show over Patty Steen RUMSEY RECORD Well, the Red Deer River Garden Show was a great success with the entries up by 80 submissions and a large crowd eager to walk through and see the beautiful glads, dalias and all the other entries. It really was a sight to see. I was very impressed with how well everyone did considering the turbulent year we have had with drought, rain, hail, wind and more dry spells. I know my garden is in all stages of development and the threat of frost has knocked my garden gate a few times already. The Garden Club members would like to thank all the volunteers who brought the show together; Sandy McNaughton and Starland County for the designing and printing of the show book and the Rumsey Ag Society for setting up the many tables and donation of prize money. There were 20 adults with 343 entries and seven Juniors with 28 entries in 2014; this year there were 19 adults with 428 entries and seven juniors with 47 entries. It is nice to see the Juniors are catching that gardening bug. Most entries in the show was won by Lorne McArthur with 95 entries. The Gifts of the Garden donated by Trident
Exploration was won by Jill Brodie and second place went to Mary Newton. The Adult Show Agggregate first place was won by Lorne McArthur with second going to Ken Jensen. The Baking Aggregate was won by Eleanor Richmond with second going to Mary Newton. Novice Glad Aggregate was won by Dianna McBride and the Begonia Aggregate won by Betty Pennock. The Junior Aggregate first went to Ashley McNaughton and second went to Mattie Jensen. The Baking Aggregate for ages six to 10 went to Cadynne Richmond and in the 11 to 15 category the Baking Aggregate went to Meah Richmond. There were many more winners and I would like to congratulate them all. Like I said before, it was a wonderful show once again, a big thank you to the Garden Club for all their efforts. The Rumsey Community Calendar Photo contest was also held at the garden show with 64 photos entered. The public enjoyed the opportunity to pick their favorites so I have many, many judging sheets to go through before I can declare the winners. I hope to have the 2016 calendars available for the Fall Supper on the first Saturday in November.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
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SCHWARTZ HOME BUILDING CENTRE
SCOTT KRUK TRUCKING LTD.
CJ OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION LTD.
JT AUTO BODY LTD.
5002 - 51 Ave. (on truck route)
403-742-3385
Stettler
403-742-0001
4701 - 42 St.
403-742-1102
Hold onto the handrail when you are entering and exiting the bus.
Wait for a signal from the bus driver before you cross the street.
Jaywalking is dangerous. Cross the street at crosswalks.
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THOROGOOD & PINCHES
BOND-0 COMMUNICATIONS
PANDA FLOWERS
4812 - 49 St.
403-742-5520
Stettler
403-742-4399
4812 - 50 St.
403-742-2725
4606 - 40 St.
403-742-2869
Keep a safe distance between you and the bus while waiting for it to stop. Sponsored by
KAL TIRE 5002 - 48 St.
403-742-3311