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Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Town of Stettler council recognized the undefeated provincial champions in U12 soccer during their latest meeting, held Tuesday, Aug. 18. The squad, which didn’t lose a single game during the regular and post seasons, went on to win the top spot at the provincial level. “It’s important we recognize our sports heroes,” Mayor Dick Richards said. He also honoured the parents of the youth sports champions, who themselves gave freely of their time and devotion. The group received a certificate from council and had a chance to enjoy some cookies and drinks after a photograph with the mayor. After the boys departed, council returned to its bi-weekly business,

voting on and passing a bylaw allowing the rezoning of an industrial area to be used as recreation. Gymnastics ready to vault into first season Councillor Karen Sernecky provided an update on the gymnastics club, which should be ready to launch in October. The big news was that the club now had a building. “It needed lots of cleanup and TLC, but it was all cosmetic so I was instantly excited,” Sernecky said in an interview after the meeting. The building, located in Stettler’s industrial area, is an old garage with high ceilings, a necessary factor for the club, who will have youth practicing on uneven bars and trampolines.

“I really went about it (getting the group running) backwards,” Sernecky, a councillor with the Town of Stettler, admitted. She quickly had a coach lined up, but then that coach pulled out, she recalled “You should probably get a coach, then funding, then a place,” she said. “We got the place first.” She said that media attention to the forming sports group caught the attention of Gudrun Feller of Bashaw, a coach of nine years in the sport. “She contacted us and said she’d want to coach us,” Sernecky said. With a coach in place and a location hunt narrowing down, Sernecky began work on funding. Her bevy of volunteers helped register the club with the provincial gymnastics authority and they were

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official. “We couldn’t afford the building,” Sernecky said as she toured the garage, which still had a strong smell of motor oil. “But we worked out an agreement for a three-year lease.” The first task was cutting down the weeds that choked the surrounding land, some of which were up above the knee. Then the cleaning – lots of cleaning. Paint donated by Stettler Flooring and Paint joined office equipment donated by the Stettler Board of Trade, Chapman and Co., Richards Insurance, and other gracious donors, Sernecky said. Some gymnastics equipment was donated by Donna Robinson, and an online auction raised $3,632 for the group. continued on page 4

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Boaters lucky to reach shore: RCMP Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Two men from Edmonton were lucky to only be damp and cold after their outboard motor on their small aluminum fishing boat quit during a fishing trip on Buffalo Lake on Friday, Aug. 21. When inclement weather rolled in, the lake got rather choppy, Stettler RCMP Cpl. Ryan Koehli explained. The two were in danger of capsizing or being swamped by the waves. “We went out (to find them),” Koehli said. “It was a real safety concern.” By the time police found the duo around 5 p.m., the wind had actually pushed them to shore between Boss Hill and Bar Harbour. Koehli said the two were lucky. “They were out with good intentions,” he said, noting that the pair had a bailer and life jackets, and that alcohol wasn’t an issue. However, the two didn’t have a set of paddles or oars, lights or a sound device, and weren’t familiar with the lake. It made it harder to be located when they weren’t able to say where they were when they phoned for help, and made it pure luck they were blown to shore. Rural break-ins stop RCMP received several concerned calls about rural break-ins after the Independent reported thefts by a brazen bunch of men who would steal right in front of the owners. Police are happy to report that the rural break-ins seem to have died down, but it’s important for people to remember to remain aware of their surroundings and to lock up when out of the home. An incident near Boss Hill saw the sign, mail boxes and property of a rural property owner vandalized after someone chose to shoot the property with a shot-gun. “Mischief can quickly become (more serious charges),” Koehli noted, especially if a person ends up being wounded. “This is a serious concern.” Traffic stop ends with officer assaulted A routine traffic stop by the Integrated Traffic Unit, which is based in Stettler, ended up in a chase, arrest, and assault on an officer on Thursday, Aug. 20. Police signalled a vehicle to pull over around 10 p.m. on Highway 56, south of Big Valley, but the vehicle did not stop and instead drove away, turning onto a rural route.

Police followed, and the road ended up being a dead end. Three people were found in the vehicle, including the 29-year-old woman driver, a 35-year-old man, and a 45-year-old man. All three are from Drumheller. The driver refused to provide a roadside breath sample, and was arrested on charges of flight from a peace officer, refusal to provide a breath sample and impaired driving. Her companions were also arrested on charges of flight from a peace officer, though charges were later dropped in the case of the 35-year-old, who had not been driving and was co-operative. The three were taken by police to the Stettler detachment when an altercation broke out. The 35-year-old man kicked the window of the RCMP cruiser, breaking it, and both he and the 29-year-old woman caused damage to detachment property. By the end of the night, the 29-year-old also faced a charge of mischief, and the 45-year-old man faced charges of mischief and assault of a peace officer. Further charges are likely pending, Koehli said, as it’s expected there may be failures to comply with conditions or probation. Youth held after domestic dust-up A 17-year-old girl will be appearing in youth court in Red Deer on Thursday, Aug. 27 after police received calls about a domestic situation. The girl and her boyfriend, a 19-year-old man, were separated and the girl was charged with two counts of possessing a contraband substance and four counts of failure to comply with conditions. She is being held in custody until her appearance in court, Koehli reported. Collision brings STARS in A collision on Township Road 835 between two vehicles required STARS to airlift a woman to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries. Five people were involved in the Aug. 23 crash at an intersection just before Rochon Sands. The investigation into the collision is ongoing, with support from collision reconstructionists, Koehli noted. Charges are pending the result of the investigation.

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Town of Stettler hosts the Campus Alberta Central governance team retreat Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER The governance team of Campus Alberta Central (CAC) held its retreat in Stettler on Thursday, Aug.20 as members discussed issues and looked forward to the future as they embarked upon their sixth year as an organizati “Campus Alberta Central has been working throughout the region and in Stettler in particular to provide a wide range of programming,” said Bonnie Ireland, executive director, Campus Alberta Central. “At this moment we have a number of programs we offer online through our colleges, Red Deer College in particular and we have got a number of new ones coming soon through Olds College as well.” CAC was formed as a partnership between Olds College and Red Deer College to take their platform to learners, rather than expecting learners to move to a different place. “We believe that giving students an opportunity to take programming in their own communities, in their own homes makes it a lot easier for them to be successful,” said Joel Ward, president of Red Deer College. CAC has three main hubs – Stettler, Rocky Mountain House and Drumheller. Dr. Tom Thompson, president of Olds College, explained that every community has its own unique needs and depending

upon the needs of the learners in a particular area, a specific program can be developed. Speaking of the meeting, Thompson said, “It is a very important part of our overall program, because, of course, this is the time when you got to take a step back and you get to reflect and you get to look ahead and get to do your strategy, especially the strategy, which leads into the operational planning.” Elaborating on the learning process, Ireland mentioned that CAC provides “blended delivery programming”. “We have a face-to-face component that’s right here in our classrooms at the centre, where people are training specific workplace skills and then they could be taking portions of their program online.” Moush Sara John/independent reporter

From left to right, Dr. Jason Dewling, vice-president Academic and Research, Olds College; Malcolm Fischer, town councillor and member, Stettler post-secondary committee; Dr. Tom Thompson, president, Olds College; Diane Palmer, Alberta Health Services, member, Stettler post-secondary committee; Dr. Paulette Hanna, vice-president Academic, Red Deer College; Joel Ward, president, Red Deer College; Wayne Nixon, Reeve, County of Stettler and Bonnie Ireland, executive director, Campus Alberta Central.

Town council recognizes unbeaten soccer champs continued from front page “There are so many people who came right on board,” Sernecky said. Though Sernecky said she believed there had been a gymnastics club in the community “a very very long time ago,” she’s not absolutely certain, but she said she’s excited to see it return in October, when the club will host its first sessions. A source in Grande Prairie has equipment enough to furnish almost the entire gym, so Sernecky said raising the money needed for

the equipment is the next big hurdle. That’ll cost the group $12,000, plus another $13,000 or so to outfit the place with the floor mats and spring floor. Even though that comes to a hefty $25,000, if the group misses out on the Grande Prairie opportunity, the group is looking at a bill well over $30,000 to outfit the space. For volunteer Sarah Tucker, whose daughter studies gymnastics in Red Deer, getting on board with a local club was a no-brainer. “It’s a long day,” she said

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Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER What started way back in 2003 as an idea discussed by former Cougars coach Mike Roach and Wildcats head coach Norbert Baharally finally came to complete fruition just before the start of the new football season: Wildcats now have a new change room in the football field house. The construction of the fieldhouse was completed way back in 2009, but the inside furnishing of the structure was delayed due to lack of funding, among other factors. So when Wildcats and Cougars first started to use the fieldhouse, it didn’t have much of the furniture that a change room would require. The basic construction of the change room was completed in the winter of 2014 by the students of the building construction class with much support from volunteers. The year before that saw the completion of the central

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Since last week, we have been bombarded with the news of declining stock prices and indices from all around the world, with most, if not all, pundits referring to a meltdown in China as the main reason for the selloff in financial markets. On Monday, when these lines were written, headlines from the news agencies and news websites looked almost like reporting a calamity. Quoting a widely followed investment guru, Reuters news agency said there would be a further downward movement in the stock exchanges. For people who don’t have investments in financial instruments or in stock markets, this may sound an absurd and alarmist way of reporting the news of financial fluctuations in the global markets, but when one considers that most of those markets move with sentiment rather than fundamentals, it shouldn’t come as such a big surprise. Financial media are already reporting a significant loss of investor confidence based on various indexes managed and maintained by investment firms. And with the possible loss of the potential to make more money through financial instruments in times of crises, one can safely bet that the more reporting there

is, the further the markets could fall, at least in the short term. There are several major problems with the way financial markets work these days. Among them are lack of proper regulation, concentration of too much power in certain financial institutions (known as the too big to fail syndrome), manipulation of markets by such institutions with impunity and the imbalance of power and influence among the nations that govern the setup of the global economic order, among others. But the mother of all problems is that modern economy has become a fictitious, lately mostly digital, trade of perceived value rather than real value, thanks the to the process of excessive financialization of what used to be the supply and demand economy. The symptoms of the current financial scare do go back to China: That country has been engaged in a process of modifying its economic practices to make them look more like those of the West, with people being encouraged to invest their savings in stocks and bonds instead of hoarding money under their pillows, thereby contributing to capital accumulation, which is supposed to lead to increased

Modern economy has become a fictitious, lately mostly digital, trade of perceived value rather than real value. productive investments, which will lead to more employment so on and so forth. But the problem is that China has been growing thanks to a strictly controlled command economy and the government is even ordering pension funds, banks and other big companies to buy stocks when the market seems to be in decline to maintain the appearance and the country is still far, far away from a point where people’s investments in stock markets can really prop up capital accumula-

tion processes. In other words, the capitalist mode of functioning is not currently suited to the economic basics in China. Now, there are two main questions that need answers (of course there are a lot more but due to space limitations, just to take two): 1) What is it to us: A lot. Canada being a commodity economy, mainly selling raw materials and agricultural produce, of which China buys a lot, loonie has already taken a big hit. If the selloff and scare continues, we will definitely be poorer than we are today. 2) Will it continue: It all depends on what the powers that be will decide. If central banks and investment banks, in other words market manipulators, decide that more steam should be released from the giant debt bubble we have been in for more than decade, then it will continue with bankruptcies and liquidations becoming common place in the weeks and months to come. If they decide that the implosion of the economy will not be conducive to their benefits, then popping of the bubble will be delayed until another occasion. – Mustafa Eric

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Open Farm Days a great way to educate: dairy farmer Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER When Alberta Agriculture called for farms to open their doors to the public for one or two days a year to help educate people about farm-life, Cornel and Cremona Primrose decided it was a great idea. The pair are both farmbred; he on a grain and cattle operation near Big Valley, and she on a dairy and grain operation near Erskine. For them, farm life is normal life, but they’re under no illusions about how the urban residents of Canada view farming. “There’s a lot of information out there,” Cornel Primrose said. “Animal welfare is a big deal to us.” When walking into Primrose Farm’s dairy barn, there’s no headstalls, no shackled cattle attached to suction machines for milking, no crowded pack of bovine flesh. The barn, spacious, is made to be comfortable, with soft ground for the cattle to stand or lie

on. The milking is done by automatic machines that the cow walks into whenever she pleases, for a special bit of treat feed, a quick bath and milking. When she’s had enough, she leaves the machine. Cornel Primrose said that while some tourists in the industry said his barn should have “twice as many” animals in the barn, he sees no need to crowd them. “I think it’s important to have healthy, happy animals,” he said. “If they’re going to spend most of their life in a barn, it should be a comfortable one.” If the herd is to expand, he said the family would likely build new facilities rather than crowd the barn. He and Cremona, plus daughters Ceaxna, 5 and Careese, 7, are the labourers are on the farm, which also raises free-range chickens, goats, and pigs. The cattle raised by the family are Fleckzieh cattle,

a “dual-purpose” cattle breed that can either be raised for beef or for dairy. On the Primrose farm, it means there’s always an outlet for the non-milking cattle that come from the farm. “We started milking cows in 2003,” Cornel Primrose said. “As it evolved, we went toward dairy. We found we had more passion in it.” The next big project is a processing plant on the farm, so they can sell their own milk without selling into Alberta’s supply management program. “How people see food is evolving,” Primrose said. “They want to know where it came from, how the animals are treated. ‘FreeRange’ and ‘Organic’ mean nothing.” He said that the province’s supply management program – which sees milk from all sources “pooled together” before it’s purchased by milk retailers – it outdated.

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Jonathan Poole travelled from Calgary to Primrose Farm, near the Starland County line, for the annual Open Farms Days. He chose this farm of all the available farms to visit because of the goats, like the one he pets in this photo. “You won’t see ‘Primrose Milk’ out there, because it’s impossible to tell where the milk has come from, and it’s been mixed with other milk,” he explained. By having the milk processed on Primrose Farms, though, he can sell it as being from the farm. For the family, who values animal

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Bad news can be good if we have the right perspective Several people have commented to me recently that the news is all negative and they have decided to ignore it. I tried to remember if the news was more positive when I was a boy. I can’t really say because I didn’t pay a great deal of attention to it. I do recall that any Canadian celebrating a 100th birthday was something of a national celebration. There are currently 6000+ Canadians 100 years old or older, so now even that bit of positive news has dropped by the wayside. It is a well-known fact that headlines in newspapers, along with radio and TV news are predominantly negative. Psychologists tell us that people simply find catastrophic happenings, negative events and political incompetence more intriguing than positive happenings and improvements which tend to be more gradual and less dramatic. Apparently, most if not all of us are negatively

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began on a fun note as kids enjoyed playing a variety of games, which included corn holes and twister, minute to win it and were engaged in a wide range of activities. On Wednesday, Aug.19 the kids made a trip to Rochon Sands, where they participated in more activities, making up their own games, such as cup and ball games. On the final day, six to eight year olds who had read more than seven hours were recognized. Among them were Mayah Smyth,

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Don’t miss the Garden Show Here we are at the last week of August already and school is fast approaching for all the young people in our community. Morrin School is set to open their doors on Aug. 31 for their students. Big Valley and Stettler will start on Sept. 2 and Trochu will open their doors for students on Sept 1. Good luck to all the students who are returning and to all students who are heading off to post-secondary

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Wasdals’ 40th anniversary marked in style The Endiang Hall was filled on Saturday evening for Jim and Maureen Wasdal’s 40th wedding anniversary celebration. A family supper was followed by an open house and dance, attended by many family, friends and neighbours. Marty Brooker and Terri Simpson provided the music. Congratulations on this special milestone to Jim and Maureen and best wishes for many more. Audrey (nee Ackerman) Noel of Victoria, B.C. was a weekend visitor to our community and took in the Wasdal’s 40th anniversary party. Audrey was one of the bridesmaids from 40 years ago. Endiang had international visitors on the weekend when a couple from Holland, Archie Verhoog and Susan Sie visited. They first came to Endiang to learn horsemanship skills, and have visited a few times since. They are back in Canada once again, and took in the Wasdal 40th anniversary, as they met Jim and Maureen on one of their earlier visits to Endiang. A bridal shower is planned for Caitlyn Keith, bride-elect of Tyler Dickson, on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Byemoor Hall. All are welcome and contributions to the lunch are appreciated. Friends of Lois Ballinger will be interested to know she will soon be welcoming visitors at her new location at Points West Living care facility in Stettler. Lois becomes a resident there on Sept. 9. Cheryl (nee Joiner) Davis of Hope, B.C. along with Marilyn Boehlke of Hanna were Sunday visitors with the Stulberg family. Cheryl’s grandparents Matt and Verna (nee Bailey) Joiner were early pioneers of the Endiang dis-

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ents participating each week. Thanks to the boundless energy, enthusiasm and creativity of this year’s summer student, Kelsey Mailer, we were able to provide a popular and entertaining place for the children of our community to spend the summer months. Kelsey managed to deliver a wide variety of fun and interesting activities throughout the program. Each week included creative craft activities, science projects and fun games along with many exciting books. Every Friday, a computer “drop in time” was set aside specifically to provide local seniors assistance with computer and technology issues. New this year, our once a week Teen Night was well attended and included painting projects, “seed bombing”, game nights, geocaching and the “Spinecrackers” book club. Kelsey also contributed

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children’s programming to Big Valley’s First of July celebrations and was responsible for the success of our Children’s Carnival held on the August long weekend. All summer programming came to a close on Friday, Aug. 21. We must thank Kelsey Mailer for her hard work. We could not have done any of this without you. We will all miss you, but we wish you luck in all your future endeavors. We must thank the Big Valley Municipal Library Board, the Friends of the Big Valley Library Society and all our dedicated volunteers for their marvelous support of all our activities. We also thank the TD Bank Group, the Toronto Public Library and Library and Archives Canada for supporting literacy in Canada by offering the TD Summer Reading Club every summer to Canadian children across the nation.

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its winter hours. The Donalda Gallery for the Arts will be having an art sale for the closing weekend of the exhibition ‘Collections” during September Long Weekend. Purchase or bid on unique works of art. The gallery will be open from noon to 4 p.m. during the long weekend. Birthday wishes this week go out to Carl Kittler, Rhett Norman, Brent Hartum, Laura Hebbes, Michal Henderson, Jim Awe, Kelan Carroll, Trudy Bailey, Jennifer Reyes, Chad Montgomery, Cheryl Charles, Joseph Broemeling, Claus Mueller, Loverna Dahl, Sheldon Donalda, and Sheryl Van Haga. Happy birthday to all.

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Amanda Marshall and Cathy Papley of Stettler among winners at the final shoot-out event of the season Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER As the True Grit Cowboy Mounted Shooters (TGCMS) club held its final shoot of the season at the Litvak Arena in Big Valley on Sunday, Aug.23, Cathy Papley of Stettler scored a good run to finish as the ladies’ overall champion with 88.210 seconds, while Amanda Marshall of Stettler was declared as the ladies’ level one winner. Gary Couch of High Prairie was the overall men’s champion with 81.861 seconds. Finishing at 83.694 seconds Clint Bowman of Niton Junction was named the men’s reserve champion, while Heather McKenzie of Devon became the women’s reserve champion clocking in at 98.658 seconds. In other categories, Marshall scored a win again with Heather McKenzie as they were declared team handicap winners. In the ladies’ divisions, Lisa McKenzie was the level two winner, Heather McKenzie was the level three winner and Sarah Harbin was level four

winner. While in the men’s divisions, Brad Mathiesen was the level one winner, Orin Sand, level two winner, Clint Bowman, level three winner and Gary Couch was declared level four winner. There were senior mounted shooters too, with categories for men’s and women’s. Linda McKenzie was declared senior women’s level one winner, Kendra KarchSinclair was level two winner, with Jean MacMillan being the level three winner, while Cathy Papley was named senior ladies’ level four winner. With no entry for senior men’s level one category, the focus was on the other three levels. Buck Williams was named the level two winner, Don Litvak was declared as the level three winner, while Ken Wick became the level four winner. Although cowboy mounted shooting is not as popular in Canada as it is in the U.S.A., it continues to be one of the top equestrian sport, regulated by several organizations, though the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) is quite well-known.

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Amanda Marshall shoots her target at the final summer shoot organized by the True Grit Cowboy Mounted Shooters’ Club on Sunday, Aug. 23 in Big Valley. Marshall finished with an overall five-stage time of 105.564 seconds, which included 10 seconds in penalties for missed balloons.

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Celebration is in order as one of the players score in the practice game. Participants of the hockey camp held at the rink in the Stettler Recreation Centre from Aug.17–21, play a friendly match on the final day to put to test the skills learnt over the week.

Moush Sara John INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Recreation Centre was a hustle of activity as the East Central Hockey School (ECHS) hosted the town’s first hockey camp of the season, from Aug.17 to Aug. 21. With four teams – Crosby (six to eight), Ovechkin (eight to 10), Stamkos (9-11), Doan (12-14) – categorized according to age groups, it was a week-long event as kids had a full day, starting from 8 in the morning to 7 in the evening. Although it was a hockey camp, young players were given a lacrosse introduction, participated in team-building exercises, had time allotted to swim, and even played soccer. “We wanted to put on a good camp for kids to develop their skills and have a good time, have fun but also wanted to teach these kids some life skills, respect, responsibility,” said Jason Hegberg, head-on-ice instructor and part owner of ECHS. “I mean all this stuff is in play here, it’s not just about hockey.” With 140 kids participating in the camp, Hegberg thinks the camp was a success in its fifth year running. “They seemed to all want to come back next year, and keep coming back, so I think we are doing a good job,” he said.

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Armando Davila Rodri bursts out of the gate on the back of Dirty Steve at the 20th annual Halkirk Elks Bull-a-Rama. Like other bull riders, he was bucked off. The money raised by the event is used to help support the community.

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in saddle bronc, pulling ahead of Mike Gordon, who led after the long go. Despite a downpour on Friday, Aug. 21, Saturday was bright and sunny, with rarely a cloud to be seen. While some parts of the Halkirk grounds were a little mushy with moisture, the wet soil kept the grounds from being dusty during competition. People from the surrounding communities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and all over Alberta â&#x20AC;&#x201C; packed the stands outside the ring, or the alcohol-serving garden, to watch the 20 competitors in either saddle bronc or bull riding compete. Competitors came from all over; some travelled barely at all, hailing from the surrounding communities, while others came from Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Armando Davila Rodri, whose base is in Stettler, actually trains in Mexico, announcer Les McIntyre revealed. Stock for the event was provided by Rafter Anchor of Outlaw Buckers, while Brett Sollocy and Edward Hourdan distracted the bulls after their riders dismounted. Though the rodeo events were the star of the show, they were but a part of a day-long celebration that began with the opening of the gates at 2 p.m. Terry Howe and Quality

Sound provided music until the opening ceremonies at 3:30 p.m., with Ladies of the Heartland performing the Grand Entry. O Canada was sung by Brooklyn Perry. Kids events throughout the afternoon, before the start of the rodeo event, had kids getting down and dirty. Mutton busting and wild pony races had kids scrambling in the damp dirt of the rodeo ring. The rodeo events themselves got underway at 4:30 p.m., with each event interspersed with different games for kids or presentations for the audience. One such presentation was a display by the Wild Hearted Trick Riders, who on their horses performed gravity-defying tricks, hanging from or standing on their saddles as their equine partners cantered along the glittering silver rope held by volunteers. Later in the evening, the Ladies of the Heartland returned for another performance, this time of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ride,â&#x20AC;? a performance designed to honour Stettler youth Kira Richardson, who is battling a form of bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Kira chose the music for the performance herself, but was unable to attend the event herself, which was recorded so she could see it later.

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UNRUH Cornelius Unruh was born to Claude and Susan Toews Unruh on August 1, 1929 at home in the Swalwell, Alberta area. He came into this world prematurely weighing only 4 lbs. and his mother kept him warm in the warming closet of the wood cook stove. He passed away on August 13, 2015 in his room at Heritage House, Stettler, Alberta reaching the age of 86 years. Cornelius grew up in the Linden, Alberta community but moved with his parents and siblings to the newly started congregation at Abbotsford, BC, in 1947 when he was 18 years old. He returned to Alberta moving to Stettler in 1984 at age 54 with his wife and two youngest sons. Cornelius felt the call of God and gave his heart to the Lord when he was 14 years old and was baptized in the Church of God in Christ Mennonite at Linden, AB. He walked faithfully with the Lord until the end. He married Anne Reimer daughter of Otto and Margaret Reimer who had also moved from Linden, AB to Abbotsford, BC, with her parents. They were married by Min. Frank Wiebe on Jan. 3, 1954 and shared 61 years of marriage with all its joys and sorrows. On Feb. 15, 1962 he was ordained into the gospel ministry by Min. Clifford Mastre. Dad had a great love for the church and for his calling as a minister and served faithfully within his gifts. He did enjoy his own style of parables and used them in private life as well as in his sermons. He wanted all to be able to see the deep things of the scriptures. He had a compassionate heart for his fellow men and for the spreading of the gospel. In the latter capacity he and his wife spent two years in the Linwood, Ontario mission, three six month periods in the Russia mission and also in the Iceland tract work. Dad’s faith was in the God of heaven and his greatest wish of all was that all his children and grandchildren make it into the glory land. Dad’s last illness was a 5 month ordeal with some difficult times. Numerous times during this period he expressed a deep longing to be released from this life and go to heaven. Dad worked at various jobs in early life but eventually centered on carpentry for many years. Early in married life he also set up a laying hen farm. After relocating to Stettler he built a brand new homestead on a bare piece of ground. He loved his “plantation” as he fondly called it. Here he did a little farming and operated a woodworking cabinetry shop until retirement. Dad was a man of grit and gamely tackled difficult tasks and saw them through. He didn’t use a master plan but believed that the plan will unfold as he went along. It was often amazing how this worked for him. While growing up he taught us that things have always worked out and so they will again. Those left with precious memories are his wife Anne, and his children: Darlene and husband Darin Litwiller, Middleton, Michigan and their children Jessica, Melanie, Luke and Carol; Del, Stettler, AB; Barb and husband Stefan Simonovic, Coquitlam, BC and their children Tanja (Archie) and their children Ethan and Abigail, Kristina (Gianfranco) and their children Gianluca and Cristiano; Carol and husband Ed Klassen, Abbotsford, BC and their children Lance, Bentley and Travis; Ken and wife Raynelle, Edmonton, AB and their children Natasha and Chantel; Tim and wife Rita, Stettler, AB and their children Ashton, Eddason, Gavin and Gabriella; family friend Diana Shepherd who was like a daughter; one sister Anna, Enderby, BC, and two brothers Ivan (Betty), Mission, BC and Ben (Marianne), Scio, Oregon; and inlaws, Virginia (John) Giesbrecht; Glen (Frieda) Reimer; Dale (Rita) Reimer; Dorothy Reimer; Mabel Unruh; Marci (Jim) Wilson; Marlene (Bert) Wiebe; Eunice (Percy) Thiessen. Preceding him in death were his parents, two infant siblings and three brothers; parents-inlaw, three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Funeral Services were held Monday, August 17, at Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Lakeview Congregation, Stettler, AB with interment in Fenn-Lakeview Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences@sunsetltd.ca

ELMER TOEWS Elmer Jacob Toews was born on the family farm at Linden, Alberta on July 14, 1928. God took him home the evening of August 15, 2015, surrounded by family in the Stettler Hospital. Dad married our mother, Helen Penner on April 18, 1954 at Greenland, Manitoba. They shared the joys and sorrows of life for 61 years. Dad gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, later being ordained as a deacon. He served the church faithfully including eleven years in mission outreach. Our Dad supplied our needs capably through his farming, raising grain crops and cattle. We spent 3 years at Entice, Alberta. In 1973, we moved as a family to the young congregation of Stettler, Alberta. His gentle nature and patient quiet ways were appreciated by many. We are comforted that Dad is at rest and safe in the arms of Jesus. A year ago Dad and Mom moved to an assisted living facility in Stettler. We, as a family, wish to thank Dr. Heaven and Dr. Bouwer, the first responders of the Big Valley Fire Department, Stettler EMS and the staff of Stettler Hospital and Points West Living for their excellent care of our father. Dad will be lovingly remembered by our mother, Helen and their children and grandchildren: Rosanna and George Toews, Stettler, AB, Noreen and Jody Wohlgemuth, Kevin and Valerie, Eric and Rachel, Dennis and Melissa, Linda and Philip Johnson; Mervin and Diana Toews, Berwick, NS, Jennifer and Rob Wohlgemuth, Daniel and Grace, Bradley and Fen, Lori; Kathy and Keith Klassen, Stettler, AB, Cameron and Heather, Randy, Rilla, Natalie; and 19 great grandchildren; one brother, Harvey M. and Susan Toews, Linden, AB, a sister in law Barbara and Harvey Thiessen, Pincher Creek, AB; Mom’s family: Elizabeth Barkman, Caroline Penner, Esther Penner, Lydia Toews, Marianne and Leroy Reimer, Naomi and Clifford Warkentin, Marlene Penner, Cornie and Linda Penner, Joseph and Adeline Penner. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother and seven sisters and their spouses. A funeral service for the late Mr. Elmer Toews was held at Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, County of Stettler, Alberta on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Interment took place at Fenn-Lakeview Cemetery with his beloved grandsons serving as pallbearers. STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-742-3422. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

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BAERG Paul Douglas Paul Douglas Baerg passed away peacefully at the University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, AB on 10 August 2015 at the age of 66. Paul was born in Calgary, AB on 22 August 1948. He is survived by his wife Lorraine Baerg of Wainwright, AB, daughter Diana (Wayne) Slemp of Nanaimo, BC, aunt Bertha Storek of Calgary, AB, sister Nora Charles of Stettler, AB, step-children John Lymbery of Alix, AB, Carla Lymbery of Edmonton, AB, Maria (Rob) Maguire and Amanda (Kyle) Deyell of Wainwright, AB. Paul was predeceased by his mother Mable Rogers, father Bill Baerg, sister Joyce Rowley and late wife Phyllis Baerg. Paul attended Stettler School, Stettler, AB and then in 1990 graduated from Grant MacEwan Community College at Edmonton, AB with a certificate in Correctional Services. Paul had many roles in his life; working for the Gas Company in Central Alberta; working on the bridge crew; driving truck for Parcels Trucking in Stettler, AB; working within the correctional services in Drumheller and Edmonton, stationary store owner and also worked on the military base in Wainwright, AB to name but a few, making life-long friends along the way. A Funeral Mass for Paul was held on August 13, 2015 at the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Wainwright, AB. Internment was held at the Alix Cemetery on August 18, 2015. Our parting is not the end of our relationship, only an interruption. We know you are watching over us until we meet again.

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In Loving Memory of Andrew “Andy” David Connor It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Andy Connor from Big Valley, AB, at the age of 68 years, on August 17, 2015 at the Royal Alex Hospital in Edmonton. Born on September 13, 1946, in Stettler, AB, Andy is predeceased by his daughter, Colleen Connor; parents, Genevieve and Gordon Connor and his brother John Connor. He is survived by his sons, Daniel Connor (Catherine) of Quebec and Colin Toner (Carrie-Anne) of Victoria, B.C.; sisters, Margaret LeVesque of Big Valley, AB, Audrey Hamilton of Harrowsmith, ON, Ethel Hughes of Kingston, ON and Linda Connor of Red Deer, AB; 4 grandchildren, Iseal, Asha, Marissa and Jacob; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Andy will be truly missed by all his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the Big Valley Drop In Centre on August 28, 2015. As an expression of sympathy, Memorial Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or a Charity of the Donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.brennenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of BRENNEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES Box 193, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0. 403-742-3315.

CHRIS BARCLAY Jan. 4, 1982 - Aug. 27, 2014 In loving memory of my brother. You are missed so very much I often sit and think about the year that has passed by and of the happiness and joy that was shared by you and I. I think of all the laughter, the smiles and all the fun and before I even know it, My tears have once again begun. For although it brings me comfort to walk down memory lane It reminds me how, without you, life has never been the same. Love you always and forever my favourite twin brother. You are missed by so many.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top medical transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com.info @canscribe.com.

800

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-athome positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today!

EXPERIENCED Fiberglass Piping Installers Required for Overseas Project. Please submit a resume to resume@vikingprojects.ca and quote “Fiberglass”.

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

First Aid, H2S and PSTS, valid driver’s licence req’d. Need to be physically fit. Resume by fax 403-227-1398 or email info@accutechcanada.ca

Restaurant/ Hotel

Garage Sales

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Independent CLASSIFIEDS

Oilfield

LINE LOCATOR ASSISTANT

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

NOW HIRING - ALL SHIFTS 7AM-3PM

3PM-11PM

11PM-7AM

Starting Wage - $13/hr Full Time or $12/hr Part Time (Dependant on availability and experience) Position: Store Front Counter Staff We offer: Night Shift Premium Health & Dental Beneﬁts Scholarship Program Team Tim Hortons’ Reward Program Free Uniforms Shift Flexability Shift Incentive and Rewards Ask for an application or talk to us today! Tim Hortons, 6608-50 Avenue, Stettler, AB T0C 2L2

Trades

820

18006 Alberta Ltd.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

5106 - 57 ST. Aug. 28, Fri. 3 - 8 Aug. 29, Sat. 8 - 4 LARGE Selection of Treasures,.

SIMPLE!

Professionals

Business Opportunities

870

Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $

Servers Part time / Full Time Weekdays, weekends and evenings. Closing bonus and meals

with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

It’s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash. Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.

Contact Zina: 4 Lake Road, Erskine T0C 1G0 403-742-5151

810

Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper

Misc. Help

Jensen Contract Flooring in Big Valley, AB is currently looking for a self-motivated professional. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Project Coordinator Specific Duties include: • Assure timely and accurate Purchasing and Inventory Control • Follow up on quoted prices • Preparation and submission of submittals • Assure timely delivery of material to site and labelling • Assist Project Managers with Schedule and Change Management reporting. • Assist Estimating with sourcing pricing • Perform other project related tasks as many be required from time to time. Qualifications • Experience will be considered an asset • Ability to interpret specifications and drawings is an asset. • Background in construction is an asset. • Highly organized, achievement oriented with strong multi-tasking abilities. • Be able to work with little to no supervision. • Strong Administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products. • Abilitiy to communicate effectively with all employees within our organization and our customers and vendors. Working Conditions • Fast-paced, deadline driven • Ample room for advancement within the company. • Opportunity to impact the project system of a small company. Ideal candidate would have working knowledge of construction in a related field, although on the job training will be provided. JCF is one of the industry’s most experienced flooring contractors in Western Canada, this an opportunity not to be missed. For more information on this posting and Jensen Contract Flooring please go to www.jcfgroup.ca Please send resumes to Jensen@jcfgroup.ca

850

SPIRIT RIVER MRC Arena requires Level 1 Icemaker. Excellent wages, training provided. Bids to be submitted in writing to: Box 927, Spirit River, AB, T0H 3G0 or email to: mvollman@ telusplanet.net.

Erskine Grill

4612-56 STREET. MOVING OUT YARD SALE, Sat., Aug. 29, 10-5 p.m.,

CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full time and part time Food Service Supervisors. Wages are between $13.75 to $16.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications. Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 years previous experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20 crew. Part-time applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents. Apply in person 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.

Ph: 403-742-1755 or Email: rkd_patel@yahoo.com

Stettler 3810 - 65 ST. Back Alley Aug. 28, Fri. 4 - 8 Aug. 29. Sat. 9 - 2 Household, vintage, shop tools, good stuff!!

820

880 Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. is a diverse co-operative retailing organization with over 65,000 members in the Central Alberta area. We are currently recruiting for:

Agro Site Manager @ Stettler

Working at our Stettler Agro site, this position is responsible to: • Prepare, administer and be responsible for the sales, margins, expenses, inventory and SPEH of the location. • Ensure adherence to company standards for all aspects of Health & Safety, Loss Prevention and environmental due diligence. • Customer sales and service. • Oversee maintenance of facilities and equipment. • Recruitment, development and employee performance management. Required: • Knowledge of fertilizer, seed and agricultural chemicals. • Knowledge of the Health & Safety and Environmental aspects of handling chemicals • Management or supervisory experience • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Competency in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel) and Outlook Central Alberta Co-op offers: • Competitive salary, excellent benefits including: Extended Health and Vision Care, Dental, Long Term Disability, Group and Dependent Life Insurance, Pension, and personal development opportunities. Human Resources Manager Central Alberta Co-op Ltd 6201-46 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z1 Fax: 403-406-1605 E-mail: c.krogman@centralab.coop

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

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Misc. Help

880

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

FALL START GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community? • • • • • • • • •

Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

CAMPGROUND MANAGER

Tail Creek Park Highway 11 & Highway 21. Please submit letter of intent and/or resume to MARLENE LANZ Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3, President 1415 - 28 St. NE. Calgary, AB T2A2P6 Phone: 1-(403)569-8800 Or 1-800-267-5844 FIRE EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN Will train, oilfield exp. an asset, clean, licensed, fit, and able to work alone. e-mail resume to consafe@telus.net SHRUMS MEATS HIRING MEAT WRAPPER Phone 1-403-741-8683

CLASS 3 DRIVERS w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for waste & recycling automated & roll off trucks. Email resume with a min. of 2 references to: canpak@xplornet.ca

Business Opportunities

870

GET FREE VENDING machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected territories. Interest free financing. Full details. Call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.

Misc. Help

Business Services #1000 - #1430

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

880

HEARTLAND YOUTH CENTER

Heartland Youth Center requires 2-3 creative, energetic and fun individuals to plan, implement and evaluate programs and events for youth ages 6 – 18.

1 part time position: 15-30 hours with an interest in arts & crafts, leadership and role modeling. Must be 18+ years. 1-2 part time positions: 5-15 hours. Must be 16+ years Ideal candidates will be organized; have experience working with youth; and be positive role models. Training will be provided. Screening required. Positions will involve some evening and weekend work. Please apply by resume in person at 5002 - 47 Street.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EYE SPY… SPY… EYE Look for your name in the Classifieds (stating you’re a winner) and come to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize, compliments of KFC!

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Independent CLASSIFIEDS Misc. Help

880

Accounting

Fort City Chrysler is expanding. GROW WITH US!

Thorogood Pinches

* Journeyman Technicians * Parts Manager

Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

We offer top wages, benefits and moving allowance to Fort St. John. 12345 Fax resumes to Dwight:

We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our Sobeys Liquor Stettler location.

250-787-5210 Or email dwight@fortcitychrysler.com Toll-free: 1-877-787-5220 FORT CITY

arcels rucking

Oilfield Service

1010

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will provide direction and support to store employees while demonstrating outstanding customer service.

Class 3 Methanol Driver

Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee ett, et, Stettler A AB B

Please fax resume to 403-742-2760 Attn: Steve Or email steve@parcelstrucking.com

4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB

Career Planning

www.numeratax.com

Chapman and Co.

Phone 403-742-2869

920 Career Planning

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

920

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STARTER

LAKE LOTS

SPACIOUS 4 bdrm/2 bath, 1.5 storey family home. Huge yard for kids, double garage and close to shopping and schools. $229,900.

ACREAGE

* White Sands Lot 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $140,000. GREAT BUNGALOW located close to downtown, shopping, schools and parks. 3 bdrm/ 2 bath, nicely landscaped and 2 garages. Lots of potential. $169,900.

ACREAGE

3.25 ACRES WITH 3 BDRM. HOME. Open concept kitchen, dining & living room. Finished bsmt, wrap-around deck & heated insulated shop. $389,000. Locally owned & operated

* White Sands Lot 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $175,000.

* Buffalo View Estates Lot 65â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 180â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $189,900.

FAMILY HOME

VERY AFFORDABLE LIVING in this 5 bdrm/3 bath home. Nice 2 storey family home with finished bsmt, deck and fenced yard. $189,900.

JT AUTO BODY LTD.

Call Curt or Rob

4606 - 40 St., Stettler

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

Let us amplify your message!

Fran Snowden

4908 - 51 Street

10 ACRES just minutes from town. Well cared for 3 bdrm mobile, awesome landscaping and outdoor entertaining area. 2 wells, 2 barns, large quonset, older garage and a workshop. $349,000.

1029

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Complete auto body repair & painting

Ph. 403-742-4424

COZY BUNGALOW. This 3 bdrm/2 bath home has newer cabinets in kitchen, shingles and siding are 2 years old, large fenced yard with 2 garages. A must see at $184,900.

www.gkdpca.com

AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD. AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.

Candor Realty Ltd.

SOLD

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

403-742-3141

Professional Accountants LLP

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

NEW

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Please submit resume by: e-mail: swcbjobs@sobeys.com. fax: 403-742-0547 or: In person at the store.

Clearview Public Schools Requires

Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson

Automotive

- Previous retail supervisory experience. - ProďŹ cient in Microsoft OfďŹ ce and knowledge of computer systems - Knowledge of company programs, products, departments and standards is an asset. - Proserve CertiďŹ cation is an asset. - Must be available days, weekends and evenings up to Midnight.

Experience an asset but will train the right individual.

G K D P

info@leschert.net

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Clean drivers abstract, and all oilfield tickets required.

1010

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

As the ideal candidate, you feel comfortable dealing directly with customers and will provide effective leadership to store employees. You will also enjoy sharing your product knowledge with store employees to ensure customers receive top-notch customer service when choosing from our wide selection.

HIRING

Advertisers in the Competition #5629 showcase section maintain Real Estate We are looking for an energetic individual to join our dedicated team of bus offices in Stettler, are drivers. We require a driver for the Grandview/Meadowlands bus route in members of the Red Deer & Stettler for the 2015-2016 school year. Training will be provided if required. District Real Estate Board Applicants are all required complete anservices. application form with the names of at Co-op Ltd., and offer fulltomultiple listing least two references that have agreed to be contacted. Interested applicants

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

Accounting

3.11 ACRES NEAR ERSKINE. Acreage presently used as a summer home with propane for heat and a generator for power. Several outbuildings and corrals. $198,500.

ALIX

SINGLE WIDE MOBILE sitting on its own 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot in Alix. Only 2 years old, 1465 sq. ft. of living space with 3 bdrms and 2 baths. Single garage. $179,000.

Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings

Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235 Misc. Help

Quality Collision Repair Quality Collision Repair and Professional Serviceâ&#x20AC;Ś and Professional Serviceâ&#x20AC;Ś Guaranteed! Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com www.brennanautobody.com Phone: 403-742-3555 Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler

Cleaning

1070

K K Keen een Klean lean â&#x20AC;˘ Carpet Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Window Washing 403-742-6970

403-742-6970 403-740-9782

All you need to start your morning

880 Clearview Public Schools Requires

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Competition #5629

We are looking for an energetic individual to join our dedicated team of bus drivers. We require a driver for the Grandview/Meadowlands bus route in Stettler for the 2015-2016 school year. Training will be provided if required. Applicants are required to complete an application form with the names of at least two references that have agreed to be contacted. Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume to Clearview Public Schools, Attn: D. Larsen, Box 1720, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0. Faxes may be sent to (403) 7421388. We also accept applications electronically at applications@clearview. ab.ca. Please quote the competition number on all applications submitted. This competition closes September 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm. We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

A good cup of coffee and the

Call 403-742-2395

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Contractors

1100

Glass Shops

1196

HEARTLAND GLASS -Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations

Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years

403-742-1330 Drafting & Design

1120

House Plan Design Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg

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

GALEN WIEBE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN

â&#x20AC;˘ Locks repinned & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Windshields repaired & installed â&#x20AC;˘ Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors â&#x20AC;˘ All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628

C.R. GLASS

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

403-742-2520 (Beside A & W)

Health Care

1210

PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

1240

BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE

RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE

Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building

4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat. â&#x20AC;˘ Power Rake â&#x20AC;˘ Aerate â&#x20AC;˘ Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595

Legal Services

One block East of Scotia Bank

Call Barry Harvey

403-742-8838 *27 years experience*

Contractors

1260

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.

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

1100

Contractors

1100

Hadley Contracting

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

Still booking into the fall!

403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

1193

Stettler Furnace Cleaning Qualified and Reputable

403-742-3418 HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash? Place your ad here . . . Phone 1-877-223-3311

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB

ourlaw2@telus.net

Misc. Services

1290

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

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/ free-assessment. EASY DIVORCE: Free consultation call 1-800-320-2477 or check out http://canadianlegal.org/ uncontested-divorce. CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. In business 20+ years. Open Mon. - Sat.

Personal Services

1315

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Arthritic conditions? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit. $2,000 tax credit. $20,000 refund. For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B.

Training for life

Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street

403-742-3411

First Aid Training teaches how to respond confidently when injuries occur.

MORE sellers find buyers in the classifieds. 1-877-2233311.

Misc. Services

1290

Misc. Services

1290

LIVIUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TILE & STONE SALES AND INSTALLATION

CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, SLATE & TRAVERTINE TILE NATURAL AND MANUFACTURED STONE KITCHEN, BATHROOM, FIREPLACE, CUSTOM SHOWERS & MORE

LIVIU OPREA CELL

403-740-9317 OR EMAIL MOBILETILE@TELUS.NET

Facebook

1240

Landscaping

1240

DOUBLE J MUDJACKING

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

Phone John 780-975-5343 or 403-742-0646 No Job Too Big or Small

Well Drilling

1400

Plumbing & Heating

1330

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.

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna.com/for-jobseekers.

BRYON D. BALTIMORE

DRIVEWAYS FLOORS AND MORE!

â&#x20AC;˘ .com/hadleycontracting PATIOS 403-741-8442 SIDEWALKS

Landscaping Furnace Cleaning

Phone: 403-742-4437

No Job too Small!

PATIOS SIDEWALKS GARAGE PADS

All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Fax 403-742-2522

DR. D.G. BECKLUND

4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta

1260

Phone 403-742-2529

Please leave a message if no answer

FINISHING TOUCH E. LYNES EXTERIORS LTD. Dr.Chiropractor

1150

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

Phone: 403-742-5830

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

Legal Services

Gary G. Grant Stettler Eye Care Law Office Dr. R. TROY NELSON

403-742-4533

FAX: 866-305-5686

Electrical

1210

Town & Country Big or Small â&#x20AC;ŚWE DO IT ALL!

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

admin@railsidedesign.com

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

Health Care

Landscaping

4607 - 59 St., Stettler

PH: 403-742-4101

1130

LTD.

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

4905 44 AVE., BAY 2, STETTLER

Eavestroughing

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Independent CLASSIFIEDS

Well Drilling

1400

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

Stettler Ph.

403-742-5237

Roofing

1370

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.

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Auctions

1530

AERO AUCTIONS Upcoming Auctions. Thurs., Aug. 27 & Oct. 22, Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Mining excavation & transportation equipment, rock trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, trucks, trailers, misc attachments & more! Consignments welcome! Visit: aeroauctions.ca. 1-888-600-9005. 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. 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.

Well Drilling

Auctions

1530

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. MEIER UNRESERVED GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 29, 11 a.m., 6016 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 200 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860. TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL BIG STRAPPER AUCTION 403-782-5693 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net

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.

EquipmentMisc.

1620

A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Seacans insulated & 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; freezers, DMG $2450. Wanted: Professional wood carver needed. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Wanted To Buy

1930

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. ROUND hay bales. Hay, green feed and straw. Delivery avail. No Sunday calls please 403-704-3509

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Houses/ Duplexes

3020

1760

SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $950/mo. + DD Avail. immed. 403-741-8707, 742-3539

WHITE SPRUCE TREES. 4-6ft. $35.00; 6-8ft. $45.00. Delivered and planted. Delivery extra depending on area. 403-305-8201.

STETTLER 3 bdrm. 2 bath split level house w/deck & fenced yard, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. & SD 403-740-6782

Misc. for Sale

Office Supplies

1800

WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11

STETTLER 3 bdrm. house close to downtown and schools, n/p, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 403-742-6631

Suites

3060

Shop Stettler & Save!

Spacious 1&2 bdrm units. Balcony, in suite storage, water & heat incl. Available immediately. New managers Frances or Mic 403-742-4448

403-742-2395

Houses/ Duplexes

10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case

3020

Judicial Listing

1400

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

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Suites

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

Storage Space

3160

STETTLER MINI STORAGE Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Whatever Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE

Houses For Sale

Farms/ Land

4070

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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. 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.

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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw N0 2060-15:

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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

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

2885-2015 Lot 47, Block 2, Plan 0522825 6708 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 43 Avenue Close Shelley Davis-Hall Uncovered Deck 2886-2015 Lot 24, Block 13, Plan RN54A 4807 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 51 Street Tim Croker Detached Garage 2887-2015 Lot 2, Block 4, Plan 0227539 4106 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 Avenue North Star Trucking Storage Shed

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AL-ANON Brenda 403-742-0990 Betty 403-742-5673

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

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Pat Lattery 403-742-3759

BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours

BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter) 780-672-1035

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067

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

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING SUMMER VILLAGE OF WHITE SANDS BYLAW 153-15 AUGUST 29, 2015 AT 9:00 AM WHITE SANDS VILLAGE HALL Pursuant to Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of the Summer Village of White Sands give notice that they have given First Reading to Land Use Bylaw 153-15. The changes to Bylaw 153-15 from the current Bylaw 146-14 include: â&#x20AC;˘ Increasing front yard setbacks by 1.5m for buildings on lots larger than 929mÂ˛. This will allow for better visibility and sightlines where buildings appear too close to the road, and will allow for increased room for shallow utilities. â&#x20AC;˘ The wording for â&#x20AC;&#x153;lakesideâ&#x20AC;? lots meant that fences along roads for these parcels could be 6.5 ft. high. This has now been clariďŹ ed so on â&#x20AC;&#x153;lakesideâ&#x20AC;? parcels, the roadside maximum height is 4 ft., and the side and lakeside fences can be up to 6.5 ft. (just like all other lots in the village). â&#x20AC;˘ Bringing back an allowance for occasional exceptions to the limit of 2 RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s per lot. The proposal allows approval of up to 4 RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3 times per year for up to 5 days at a time. Anyone affected by this amendment may make written submissions before 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2015 to Graham Scott, CAO, Box 280, Stettler, ABÂ T0C 2L0 or gscott@stettler.net. The Public Hearing for the Bylaw 153-15 will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at 9:00am in the White Sands Village Hall at 8 Front Street, White Sands, Alberta. The Public Hearing will be a part of a Special Meeting of Council for the Summer Village of White Sands. Â Copies of the proposed Bylaw are available at the Town of Stettler OfďŹ ce during ofďŹ ce hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or online at www.summervillageofwhitesands.ca.

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444

STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456

STETTLER FOOD BANK Betty Birch 403-742-0732

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STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

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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 conďŹ dential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the callerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need. Just Dial - 403-742-1155

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

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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

Botha goes back to winter schedule Next weekend (Sept. 5-7) will be Labour Day weekend, when some campsites will be closing down again until next May, so hopefully everyone can get out and enjoy themselves at some out door activities with this ending. Our activities in Botha will be starting up again, such as school for the 2015-2016 school year will be starting up Sept. 2,with the first bell going off at 9 a.m., quilting, the Old-Time Dance Club, and the monthly seniors’ meetings. Hopefully all students and staff have had a relaxing summer break and ready to hit the books again for this upcoming year. The first seniors’ meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 7 starting at noon, with a potluck luncheon, so please bring something to share with you. All seniors are welcome to attend these meetings. Then the monthly village meeting takes place on Thursday, Sept. 24 starting at 7 p.m. Hopefully, everyone can attend. Then, Sunday, Sept. 27 will be the kick off for the Old Time

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Dance season again with the “Old Tyme Aires” band entertaining the group that afternoon. These start at 1:30 p.m and they hold a pooled luncheon, so they are asking everyone who attends to bring either buns/sandwiches, salads or desert with them. This is open to all age groups and are looking forwards to everyone coming back for another year of fun. If you have any questions on these dances please contact Doug Haustein at 403-742-3994 or John Blonski at 403-574-2197. Then on Monday, Sept. 28, quilting kicks off for another year and they meet at the Botha Seniors’ Centre at 9:30 a.m.

Even if you have never quilted before, they would love to see you attend as they would love to teach you this special craft. Coffee time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the seniors’ centre, so join your friends there. Then, that same afternoon make sure you come back at 1 p.m. (every Wednesday and Thursday) and get involved in a friendly game of floor curling. This coming Saturday, a special event is taking place at the Stettler elevator from 2 to 5 p.m. Come on out for a great time and learn more and see how elevators worked that were around the country. It’s quite interesting.

Visitors driving all over North America The 20th annual bull-a-rama was held last weekend. Once again the bleachers were full even though it was chilly, but worthwhile. Beach Bad Boy played music at the dance and the fireworks were put on by Prairie Thunder, who once again did a fabulous job. The 50/50 winner was from Botha. Melody and Dale Kent drove to Evans, Colorado, where they visited with Melody’s youngest sister, Holly and her family. While there, they toured the famous hotel that was featured in the movie The Shining. John and Judy deMos ad John’s sister and husband, Riny and Leroy are visiting from Calgary. Wally and Linda Lehmann drove down to

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Quebec visiting with Wally’s family, then went down to Ottawa. They took three weeks to drive through this trip. Don’t forget it is almost time for school to start, our students go back Wednesday, Sept. 2. Mark your calendars, Bingo is scheduled to start again on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. in the hall.

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This morning, we were invaded by a flock (hundreds) of medium size birds, at first I thought grosbeak, no, maybe a woodpecker; not sure. But the ground was alive. Lavonne and Smitty headed to Bashaw on the weekend, taking in the “qualifier races” for next year’s chuckwagons in Calgary. Meanwhile in Gadsby, the Bruce Bignell memorial park is underway with a sign on the northeast corner, trees and planters installed, all with the help of donations made. Gloria Diegel enjoyed one last campout for the year at Pelican Point. Joining her were Richelle and family and Corinna Derr and

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girls; a fun week. Barb and Vic Carey held a family BBQ and birthday celebration at the farm. There were several birthdays, so they came together for one big celebration in August. Bill and Joyce Hansel spent the weekend (Friday to Sunday) in Drayton Valley at son Larry and Erika Hansel’s, taking in the annual baseball tournament,

cheering on Larry and his team. One last reminder, Decoration Day is this Sunday. Begin the day at the Gadsby church building for pancake brunch (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) sponsored by the Heritage Society. Then, it’s on to the cemetery for the Legion Service beginning at 2 p.m., followed by coffee and donuts. Everyone is welcome. Velvet and Fred Entwisle, Nick and Haley and girls, Kyle and Leigha all enjoyed a birthday supper at son Tom and Angela and girls’ in Stettler to celebrate Velvet’s birthday (actual date Aug. 18). Games, pictures, water fights and birthday cake were on the menu.

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