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The federal election debate hosted by the Stettler Regional Board of Trade and the Stettler Library on Tuesday, Oct. 6 saw the Stettler Community Hall comfortably full, with almost all the seats set out full of people from the riding, including a strong contingent of students. In addition to the incumbent Sorenson, the NDP candidate Katherine Swampy and Liberal Party candidate Andy Kowalski attended while Green Party candidate Gary Kelly didn’t, due to what was described as personal obligations, but the CEO of the Green Party’s Battle RiverCrowfoot association, Nora Abercrombie, stood in for Kelly. Sorenson led the pack with his practiced spiel, clearly on top of information about the riding he has represented, in some form, since first being elected 15 years ago in 2000. Sorenson spoke easily about the various
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Kevin Sorenson, the MP for the Battle River-Crowfoot riding, stands and speaks during a debate in Stettler last week. He is running for re-election. From left are Green Riding CEO Nora Abercrombie, Liberal candidate Andy Kowalski, Kevin Sorenson and NDP candidate Katherine Swampy. topics broached at the debate, referring to notes only when seeking specific numbers in answer to questions. On the other hand, Swampy, who hails from Maskwacis, sounded somewhat scripted and at times lost in front of
the crowd. While passionate about child care and post-secondary education, she struggled to persuade the audience who insisted that the $15/day childcare plan promised by NDP leader Tom Mulcair wouldn’t work in a rural setting
and would only benefit urban centres. Kowalski for his part appeared clumsy when he banged his knee every time he stood up. He failed to convince the audience that he had an understanding of the community and his
knowledge of the Liberal platform seemd to be lacking details. His answers to the questions appeared to be off the mark, frequently involving personal anecdotes rather than factual statements. More often than not, he relied on personal attacks on either the candidates or Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s record. More than once, the fellow candidates at the table would correct him when he provided inaccurate information. Sorenson’s biggest challenge came from the only person at the table not running. The Greens’ Abercrombie, speaking much like Sorenson — not needing to refer to papers, sounding genuine, and not scripted, sent her message home in clear terms. While she managed to connect with some people, her rejection of the coal industry entirely, as well as some of the Greens’ other plans, drew reaction from those following the debate.
Council discusses Parkland Regional Library ties STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler Town Council met for a brief session on Wednesday, Oct. 7 and discussed matters concerning Parkland Regional Library budget, which almost all central Alberta communities contribute to. Parkland Regional Library (PRL) stocks the Stettler library and council voiced their appreciation of the ser-
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On a bright and crispy Saturday afternoon, Oct. 10, the Stettler Antique Tractor Club held its threshing demo as people from Stettler and neighbouring areas came to watch and relive nostalgia and history. The Stettler Town and Country Museum and the Stettler P and H Elevator Preservation Society partnered with the tractor club to host the event. “We are organizing this event to preserve the interest of the culture of our ancestors coming into Canada and working together in our world of agriculture,” said Walter Haustein, president, Stettler Antique Tractor Club. “It is important to show today’s generation what work was done to provide food on the table and to bring back memories of those that laboured through the harvest season, one of the reasons why the public has been offered to fork bundles into the separator.” While lubricating the pulleys on one of the older threshing machines from the 1940s, Haustein explained that during the
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Walter Haustein, president, Stettler Antique Tractor Club fires up the threshing machine from the 1940s at the threshing demo event on Saturday, Oct. 10 on the fields across from the UFA fertilizer plant. turn of the century, steam or kerosene powered equipment was used, and Case and International were the “main brands used in this area”. But, when diesel-powered units came in, a segment of history was lost. “We had the four Clydesdale horses pulling a John Deere binder, cutting and bundling the wheat, while a MasseyHarris 30 pulled a wagon to pick up the bundles and bring to the 1949 22” belt McCormick-Deering separator operated by a John Deere R tractor and this has been traded off with a John Deere 60 tractor,” said Haustein, explaining all the intricate machinery. “The grain went into a 1970s Ford 600 grain truck.” The equipment used on Saturday was used to harvest crops up to the 1960s. According to Haustein, an 18-man crew could
then harvest 30-40 acres a day producing 2,0002,500 bushels of grain, while today with the modern combine operated by a single person, 100 acres can be harvested a day, producing nearly 8,00010,000 bushels of grain. There was a small concession where visitors could buy pie, coffee and water, which raised funds of approximately $400. “The funds raised will be used to expand educational displays and activities of agriculture of the past in the Erichsen Farm Equipment building at the Stettler Town and Country Museum,” added Haustein. There were machines also from the Stettler P and H Elevator Preservation Society, which were being supervised by Stan Eichhorn, president, Stettler P and H Elevator Preservation Society. Outlining the details of
how the tractor club came into being, Karen Wahlund, manager, Stettler Town and Country Museum said, “The Erichsen Farm Equipment building on the Museum grounds was built and donated to the museum with the idea from the donor to create an antique tractor club and to have members restore tractors in the building, thereby creating a work in progress for the museum visitors.” Wahlund added that during the erection of the building that would replicate a John Deere dealership for museum purposes, the goal “was to create educational boards about the agricultural past for visitors and schools to understand more of its creation to today’s methods, so any fundraising that the club gathers that is additional to their costs, is repurposed for these educational boards”.
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Deadly week on Stettler-area roads STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER It was a deadly week on Stettler-area roads, with two people left dead and several injured in separate incidents. A 64-year-old Stettler man was killed when the motorcycle he was driving crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a semi-truck around 1 p.m. on Oct. 8. The collision happened on Highway 11, about a kilometre south of the intersection with Highway 12. RCMP, Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) attended the collision, where the motorcycle driver was declared dead. The 43-year-old Stetter man behind the wheel of the semi-truck was uninjured. A traffic reconstructionist travelled from Red Deer to analyze the collision, which closed the highway for several hours. Weather, traffic and speed were not believed to be a factor, and while it will take months for tests to confirm if alcohol or drugs were a factor, RCMP Cpl. Ryan Koehli said it’s not believed to have been a factor, either. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No charges are being laid. Three days later on Oct. 11, a 20-year-old Stettler man was killed when his pick-up truck rolled on Highway 12, inside the Town of Stettler. The collision, which happened shortly after midnight, had the highway closed for several hours. The 20-year-old driver of the truck was pronounced dead at scene, and one of his two 18-year-old passengers was taken by ground ambulance to Stettler Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The second passenger was airlifted by STARS to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. According to Cst. Robert Harms, the collision remains under investigation with the assistance of an RCMP collision analyst, with a cause yet to be determined. However, “speed is believed to be a factor in the collision,” Harms noted. Constable injured as police car rammed during arrest A Stettler RCMP constable had his car was rammed during an arrest, causing him minor injuries and seriously damaging the cruiser. Shortly before midnight on Monday, Oct. 12, police received a call about a vehicle cruising in the industrial area of the town. The first RCMP member on scene found the vehicle, a black Ford truck determined to be stolen, and activated his emergency lights and siren. The truck sped past the cruiser, then reversed di-
rection and drove directly at a second RCMP cruiser that had responded to the call. “(The truck driver) drove directly at the second police vehicle, ramming the front right corner, causing extensive damage to the police vehicle,” Stettler RCMP detachment commander Cpl. Cameron Russell said. After disabling the cruiser, the driver of the truck continued pushing the truck several meters before the driver and passengers were arrested. The constable in the damaged cruiser was taken to the hospital as a precaution, though he was released with minor injuries. Both passengers in the vehicle, Christopher Weich, 28 of Trochu and Brady Shivak, 33 of Vancouver Island, have been charged with possession of stolen property. Shivak faces a second charge of possession of stolen property and a charge of possession of crystal methamphetamine. Charges against the driver are pending and the investigation continues. Community comes together to fight thefts When the economy started to have problems last year, now-retired Sgt. Duncan Babchuk said he expected to see some types of crime go up, including break-and-enters. While the statistics aren’t in yet to prove his prediction true or false, members of the community have a feeling that crime is definitely on the rise. In July, Cory Marshall started the Facebook group called Stettler and Area Thefts, all with the goal of helping the community help each other find things that had been stolen. “Anything from a child’s
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down our driveway. When I opened my door it took off. Reported to the RCMP and drove around town. Found it driving around slowly, driving in and out of people’s driveways.” Koehli said he wasn’t familiar with the Facebook group specifically, but noted that “any engagement from the citizens is appreciated, and tips are followed up on. Any community group that raises awareness of an issue is helpful.” He said that when people phone the RCMP to report stolen vehicles, a patrol is made in the area in the hopes of a quick recovery. In the meantime, people can help make their vehicles unattractive to thieves by not leaving keys inside the vehicle, locking doors, and not keeping valuables in the vehicle. If there has to be items kept in the vehicle, they should not be kept in plain sight.
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Clearview PAT success higher than the provincial average MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Clearview School Division’s achievement in the Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) results are higher than the provincial averages in most subject areas according to the latest statistics announced by Education Alberta. Levels of ‘acceptable’ achievement exceeded the provincial averages in eight of 12 examinations in grades 6, 9 and Grade 9 Knowledge and Employability (K&E) tests. Grade 9 test results were above the provincial average in all subject areas. “We continue to build on the strong commitment of staff to do what is best for all students,” said Peter Barron, superintendent, Clearview Public Schools commenting on the results. “While there are some trends that show opportunity to improve, there are many successes we are celebrating, and there are great initiatives and interventions being introduced this year, which will personalize learning and improve achievement.” Clearview has an increased number of students enrolled in the Grade 9 K&E program and exceeds the province
in ‘acceptable’ in both Math and Science. The division has exceeded the province in Grade 6 English Language Arts (ELA) and Math and Grade 9 Math and Science. Comparing past Clearview results against 2015, Clearview has improved in grade six ELA acceptable and all grade nine subjects acceptable. Clearview has also improved compared to previous results in excellence in Grade 6 ELA and Social and three Grade 9 subjects, ELA, Math and Science. High School Diploma Exams The Clearview Division has had a consistent increase in student participation rate on diploma exams, evident this year in five of the nine subjects above the provincial average, Biology, Chemistry, English 30-2, Math 30-2 and Social Studies 30-1. Botha students display Google learning skills Principal Mike Flieger and two Botha School students, Grade 5 student Bella Cook and Grade 6student Emma Nixon gave a presentation to the Board of Trustees on Thursday, Oct. 8. Through the presentation, Principal Flieger illustrated how beneficial it has been for Botha School stu-
dents to have a 1:1 ratio of Chromebooks in classrooms, and the positive ramifications that it has had so far. Principal Flieger shared how the new technology has enabled Botha School to be able to communicate successes to parents more directly through a program called Freshgrade. According to Principal Flieger, student participation had increased in the classrooms, with students working harder and accomplishing much more than before. With the transition to project-based learning, students are now working harder to accomplish assigned tasks and enjoying time working on school projects, the principal said. Principal Flieger mentioned that the projects are chosen by students, based on their interests, and are planned with curriculum guidelines. While not all of the projects are centred around technology, many are. In his presentation, Principal Flieger included some of the student projects, which had incorporated animation, coding using Scratch and computer programming, and also included moving making/editing/green screen and music creation/editing.
William E. Hay awards night sees $134K handed out STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER The final hurrah for the William E. Hay Composite High School filled the seats at the Performing Arts Centre on Friday, Oct. 9, as parents, grandparents and family came to see last year’s academic heroes awarded scholarships and celebrate their successes. With William E. Hay Composite High School no more — replaced this year by the William E. Hay Secondary Campus — the awards are the last time the old school name will be used. The evening began with an instrumental rendition of the nation’s anthem, with students, families, and educators singing along with pride. Principal Norbert Baharally acted as
master of ceremonies for the awards. “These awards recognize only some of the students who have excelled in the past year or past four years,” he told the gathered audience. “These students are not only excellent students, but athletes, musicians, artists and tradespeople.” Over the course of the evening, $134,000 in bursaries and scholarships were given to 145 students from the school, some who showed excellence in their first year last year, or completed their final year of high school with extraordinary success. The big winner of the night was Heartland Youth Center alumnus Keirsten Docherty, who received the Governor General’s medal and the Vera Hansen Scholarship, which was presented by Baharally at the very end of the evening.
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Clearview decides on ‘pay for service’ yard pickup MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER At the regular meeting held on Thursday, Sept. 17 Clearview Public Schools trustees carried forward a motion, moved by trustee Ken Checkel that yard pickup would become a pay for service, and those who wanted to avail of the opportunity would need to comply with a fee of $300. The move came right after a motion to waive the yard fees for services along highways 12, 36 and 56 was brought on the table by trustee Yvette Cassidy and defeated in a vote of four against three. “Clearview has had yard service guidelines for many years, and has not provided yard services for all yards, in fact, of the 790 families we provided transportation services for, only 252 families received yard services,” said Peter Barron, superintendent, Clearview Public Schools. “The guidelines that were in place for many years became stale-dated, and families were receiving yard services that did not fit our criteria, and of the families that received yard services, 120 families or 47 per cent did not fit our criteria.” The issue spiralled out of control more recently when a Clearview bus was involved in a road accident on Tuesday, Sept. 29. During the afternoon run, the
Critters play hockey for SES programs MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER The community of Stettler came together in a fun-filled evening of hockey as they took on the Critters to fundraise for Stettler Elementary School (SES) programs, on Thursday, Oct. 8. With over 700 tickets sold, the fundraiser was “successful” according to the SES council, which was responsible for organizing and hosting the event. The evening raised a total of $11,600, which will go towards ‘technology in the school’ and ‘leader in me’ programs. According to the organizing committee, the SES parent council wanted to focus on these two programs as “training is very expensive, so every dollar helps.” The leader in me is a
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Be humble or you’ll stumble ROSS HELGETON FAITH & REFLECTION When it comes to healthy character development, humility is indispensable. Humility is so essential, because it is the positive and creative al-
ternative to its negative and destructive counterpart - pride. This dichotomous reality is candidly described in Proverbs 18:12 where we read, “Before destruction, a man’s heart is proud, but before honor is humility.” D.L. Moody wrote, “Be
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greatness. He said, “Therefore whoever humbles himself as a little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:4). A little later in Matthew 23:12 He added, “whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself
will be raised to honor” Peter, partly quoting from Proverbs 3:34 wrote, “…be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. continued on page 7
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Let’s be responsible and vote Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen, I attended the federal election forum held here on Tuesday night. Focusing on the bottled water I saw on the candidates’ table, I was quick to ask a question about environment concerns; the stewardship of water being paramount when — unlike Stettler – certain communities, especially First Nations, are without safe drinking water. I was disappoint-
ed that most of the candidates failed to use this as an opportunity to speak about how we can and must do better. Economic decisions being paramount in this election, why wouldn’t they talk about the commodification of this precious resource? Surely others wonder what we receive in rent or royalties from the multi-national companies who bottle Canadian water. My hunch is it’s nothing in comparison to what’s needed
to respond to the various environmental and health impacts of bottled water (the fine print in trade deals ensuring the corporations come out ahead). Reduce; reuse and recycle are not the only “R” words which need to be popularized by our government. There are times to promote REFUSE. “I’m not buying it” is my slogan when it comes to bottled water and many other so called conveniences. It’s Thanksgiving. Please join
me in raising a glass of tap water to toast the people who hosted the forum, and the four candidates who are putting a lot of miles and energy into campaigning. While the forum helped me decide for whom to vote, it didn’t alleviate my woes regarding who really has power in the world nationally and, especially internationally. Please, citizens, be concerned, and – on October 19 – vote! Jan Richardson
Can Alberta dairy and poultry production expand? WILL VERBOVEN AHEAD OF THE HEARD The Canadian government has signed on to a new trade deal called the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and as expected the federal government and producer organizations supporting the deal are predicting vast new markets for Canadian farm exports. That grandiose supposition is a bit baffling because it presumes that there are untapped markets just waiting to be served by Canadian suppliers. That’s almost never the case as those same markets are usually already being served by either domestic producers in those countries or our competitors. Neither of whom intend to give up their market share to Canada without a fight. The reality of trade deals is that participants only concede the opportunity to compete for market share – which in many cases involves only a limited share. What it means is that those industry booster claims of $100 million in new sales
is more theory and hope – in actuality even with hard fought competition, sales may only be $10 million. Interestingly, sometimes trade deals don’t increase or decrease exports - it’s the value of the exporter’s currency that plays a bigger role. There is nothing like a 25 per cent drop in the value of a loonie to help expedite exports. The TPP, if it is eventually ratified, will see tariff reductions and increased access for Canadian beef, pork, oilseeds and cereals. But the deal will do the same for such ag exports from the USA, Australia, New Zealand and other partners. So rather than new found opportunities, the TPP only puts the partners on an equal trade footing regarding tariffs and import quotas. That’s fair enough and the market will rule. For Canada to get reduced tariffs and more access to some TPP markets, it had to give up more market share to dairy and poultry imports. That, along with concessions in the EU treaty, will be a serious blow to Canadian
production as cheap imports will flood in to serve the commodity product. That would be commercial cheeses for pizza and fast food chains and chicken for the same chains. The dairy producers most affected are in Quebec and Ontario where most cheese and butter production occurs. One assumes that dairy production will decrease the most in those areas as producers in western Canada serve mainly the fluid milk market. But that may not be the case if the past history of the supply management (SM) system is any indication. When SM was established over 40 years ago, provincial production was grandfathered which entrenched traditional market shares for dairy and poultry production from other provinces. It was only marginally based on provincial self-sufficiency levels. The point being if eastern cheese producers and processors had 30 per cent of the Alberta market, they more or less maintained that share regardless of consumption and population changes. That
more or less thwarted significant dairy and poultry production expansion in western Canada – but that’s the dark side of SM. It’s something Alberta producers and their government should try to address particularly in light of the impending TPP deal. To be fair, SM producer groups and their provincial governments in the west have fought to have their market shares increased based on provincial self-sufficiency, consumption and population increases. But often they had to resort to brinkmanship by threatening to quit SM just to get some incremental increase in quota share from the dominant central provinces. The concern now is that with pressure to reduce SM production, the pain may be spread across the country rather than in the provinces that produce most of the affected products like butter and commercial cheese. From an Alberta perspective, perhaps the time has come to demand that the national SM agreement be adjusted to reflect the
new trade reality. Perhaps most of the compensation money being offered by the federal government should be directed to buying out the quotas of mostly eastern producers, particularly those producing for the commercial cheese market. Another consideration in a readjustment process should be the reality that dairy production has limited hope for expansion in southern Ontario, southern Quebec and the BC Fraser Valley due to environmental pressure and urban expansion. Alberta has dairy production growth potential in southern Alberta with the land base, the water resources and extensive expertise in operating large scale livestock operations. Supply Management is a proven system of dairy and poultry production and marketing, but it is facing new challenges from trade agreements. I would suggest the time is opportune to revamp the national SM agreement that will address production and marketing realities and expansion opportunities in provinces like Alberta.
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Be humble or you’ll stumble continued from page 5 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you…” (1 Peter 5:5 – 7). James adds that, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (James, 4:6). But does it work? Clearly, and of paramount importance, it is evident from the preceding, that God’s response to and treatment of the humble is remarkably different than to that of the proud. In addition, it is humility that facilitates positive interaction with all sorts of people (some of whom may be very difficult, or even abusive) without experiencing continual frustration or being overly sensitive. Humility aids us in accepting our situations and positions in life (which can often be less than ideal), which in turn, delivers us from the high-energy, but unproductive exercise of pretending to be something more than what we are. A humble spirit spares us from being conscious
of our status, which makes our appearance to others, and their views of us a high priority. Jesus taught that “The meek are blessed” and said of Himself that “I am meek and lowly in heart” (Matthew 5:5 & Matthew 11:29 respectively). Anyone intending to actively cultivate humility in their life, should give special care recognizing that it is delicate and perishable. And in the garden of humility, the toxic weeds of pride will persist and must be continually removed. Micah lists humility as one of the fundamental requirements that God has for His people. He asks the rhetorical ques-
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Help wanted for arena concession LOUISE BELLAIR BOTHA BOOSTER Hopefully everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend, with lots of great food and fun for everyone. On Friday, Oct. 16, Justin Hankins will be celebrating his birthday. So hope you have a fantastic day and happy birthday, Justin. Bingo takes place tonight at the seniors’ centre starting at 7:15 pm., so come on out and try out your luck. Congratulations go out to all the winners at the last Botha Senior Floor Curling Bonspiel, which took place last Thursday. Floor curling takes place every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon starting at 1 p.m., come and join in the fun. Every Wednesday morning, starting at 10 a.m., come out to the seniors’ centre and enjoy a relaxing time over a hot cup of coffee. They would love to see you join them. This coming Saturday, Oct.17, starting at 1 p.m lasting until 4 p.m, come on out to mine and Walter’s 25th wedding anniversary open house our
children are putting on for us and enjoy a piece of cake with us, meet all our family and a great visit. Hope to see all our friends there. I would also like to wish my spouse (Walter Bellair) a happy anniversary. We are really going to be missing one of our long time residents that lived in the Botha area for quite a while. Jossie Hunter is moving away, so would like to wish Jossie the best of everything as she travels on in life, while she is gone. On Nov. 7, the Botha Christmas Craft Fair will be on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. So make sure you come on out and see the great items that will be there. If you have any questions or want to rent a table, please call Christine Wedrick at 403-741-7503. Attention all hunters! Lorraine Hankins is selling tickets for an exciting draw. The first prize is an over and under shot gun package. Second prize is a Skeena Meadow Pheasant Shoot experience for two and the third prize is a Cord Spit Firewood (Pine and Tamarack) and Chainsaw. So hurry and
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Awards nights recognized achievements REBECCA RAHN WILDCATS’ CORNER This past week has been very rewarding for students as the Stettler Middle School had their final awards night on Monday, Oct. 5. Many awards were given out including Honours, Personal Growth, Citizenship, Kinsmen Cystic, I.O.D.E Athletic, Clearview Teacher, and The Stewart Family Excellence awards. Wm. E Hay Stettler Secondary Campus had their Honours Breakfast last Tuesday, and their Fall Awards on last Friday which recognizes academic achievement, community service and post secondary awards. Hundreds of dollars have been donated by the community and is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to all
recipients and nominees. On the sports end of the world, cross country had another competition last Wednesday. The junior high volleyball teams have a game today against one another, and on Oct. 21 at home versus Donalda. CARA starts on Nov. 4. The Grade 8/9 girls have tournaments on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Lacombe (parent volunteer drivers needed), Saturday, Oct. 24 at Erskine hosted by Donalda (parent volunteer drivers needed), Saturday, Nov. 7 at Stettler (CARA final tournament), and Saturday, Nov. 21 (CWAJHAA regional tournament, location to be determined). The JV boys volleyball team won their game against Hunting Hills. The sr. girls played a hard game against Sylvan, but
to their disappointment, they didn’t win. Stettler Wildcats football team defeated the Rocky Mountain House Rebels last week (22-18) in a very exciting come from behind victory. Magazine sales in the junior high will be ending on Oct. 19. Jersey day was last Wednesday and it was fun to see all the jerseys. In the sr. high, yearbooks from last year came out last week. The New Orleans Band Trip wreath order forms were due yesterday. The Fine Arts Board received the tricaster camera and are learning how to use it. The tickets for a Christmas Carol High School have gone on sale at Wells Funiture and at the high school office. The dates are December 3-5, with Dec. 4 being a dinner theater.
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CKCS gives thanks ABBEY BOHN AND NICOLE KENNEDY, GRADE 9 STUDENTS Last week at ChristKing was a blur. With volleyball games, Clay for Kids and planning for our upcoming junior high dance, everyone was sent into a tailspin of excitement. On Oct. 7, we had a special visitor: Clay for Kids came to our school and made special clay tiles with every student and staff member. Each grade was called down to the foyer at different times throughout the day, and sat at tables. Each spot held a lump of clay, which each student created a clay tile from and then designed a unique cross to put on the tile. All of our creations have been taken back to Clay for Kids, where they will be heated in the kilum, and covered with clear lacquer. When completed, the tiles will be brought back to the school and arranged into the shape of a large cross in our
foyer. This will demonstrate that even though we are all unique and different, we are also all God’s children. We are very thankful to Clay for Kids for their patience and help in this school project. Also on Oct. 7, the boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams hosted Donalda for a couple great games. Both Charger teams worked hard, but conceded both games. On Monday, Oct. 5, the Grade 1s travelled to the Gender residence. They went out to Joe Gendre’s farm to retrieve pumpkins for the weekend. All the kids had a great time, and have an appreciation for all the gifts God provides us with. This week was also the Thanksgiving Celebration, led by our Grade 3/4 class and choir. They reminded us that Thanksgiving is a time to look at all the things you have, and thank our Heavenly Father for them.
2015 AWARDS GALA October 22nd Stettler Community Hall Congratulations! Male Citizen of the Year Scott Pfeiffer Female Citizen of the Year Jenny Holubetz Youth Citizen of the Year Tennille Day Chief Business of the Year To be announced Small Business of the Year To be announced New Business of the Year To be announced Employer of the Year Metalex Metal Buildings Inc. Heritage Award Johnson Connor Agencies (1987) Inc. Stettler Ambassador of the Year Canalta Stettler Stettler’s Best Kept Secret Stettler Hotel Corporate Citizen of the Year TD Canada Trust Community Service Award Sean’s No Frills Customer Service Award OK Tire and Auto Service Business Collaboration Award Vortex Production Services, Score Projects Inc., TKS Controls Ltd. Product & Innovation Award Hornet Aerial Imaging Corp. Learning in the Workplace Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. – Stettler Gas Bar Ba
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With Thanksg iving comes the renewal of the gifts God has so graciously given to us. It states in the Bible on verse John 3:16 that “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” When God offered his only Son on the cross to save us from our sins, he also gave us something to live, and be thankful for. During this season we need to always remember that even in the hardest times, there’s something to be thankful for. Spirit Squad is also in the process of planning the first junior high dance of the year. The theme for the dance is “Autumn” to celebrate the colourful leaves, and the last tips of golden sunshine. The dance will be held
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Excellent floor curling results for teams LES & ROSEMARY STULBERG BYEMOOR/ENDIANG NEWS The Endiang floor curling club has had a busy week participating in two bonspiels. On Oct. 5, the team of Ken and Eleanor Schultz, Mickey Tucker and Carol Stulberg competed in Castor. Then on Oct. 8, two local teams participated in the Botha bonspiel with excellent results. The team of Ken Schultz, Joan Morrison, Cliff Donald and Carol Sisley won fi rst place while the team of Ernie Angel, Eleanor Schultz, Eva Nielsen and Carol Stulberg captured second place. Congratulations to all the players. Word was received of the passing of Rev. Dick Hunt of Maple Ridge, B.C. on Oct. 5. He was 95. Dick was the last of the Hunt siblings of his generation to pass. He was born and raised on the Hunt ranch at Endiang. Dick and his wife Ruth ranched here until leaving the district in 1955 for Dick to become a minister with the Anglican Church. A memorial service will be held in B.C. in November. We extend sympathy to the family of Donna Keibel, who passed away in Calgary on Oct. 7 at the age of 74 years. Donna was the youngest of three daughters born to Ben and Martha Keibel of Endiang. She was raised on the family farm and received her education at Endiang. At Donna’s request there will be no funeral service. Lori Blake gave a farm safety presentation at the Byemoor School on Tuesday. One is never too young (or too old for that matter) to learn and practice good safety habits around the farm. On Wednesday, all the students of the Byemoor School along with their teachers traveled by bus to the Performing Arts Centre in Stettler to see “The Great Balanzo” — a one-man circus performance. They were driven by Rosemary Stulberg. Happy 70th birthday wishes go out to former Endiang resident Donnie Walker. He celebrated his milestone birthday with a gathering of family and friends on Saturday at the Halkirk Drop-in Centre. Congratulations to May Knowles, who celebrated her 90th birthday with a well-attended celebration at the Byemoor Hall on
Sunday. An entertaining program put on by her talented grandchildren and great-grandchildren was enjoyed by all. May was a long-time and active resident of the Endmoor community before retiring to Stettler. Happy 83rd birthday wishes go to former Byemoor resident Herb Knowles, on Oct. 13. Ken and Eleanor Schultz had a busy long weekend with many guests. Several of them participated in a wood cutting bee at the Schultz farm to get their winter wood supply. The local landfill transfer station is now operat-
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Lightning suffer double loss over weekend MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler Lightning had a weekend of disillusionment losing both of their games, 5-0 to Red Deer Vipers and 6-3 to Mountain View Colts. On Friday, Oct. 9, Lightning took on Red Deer Vipers only to be wiped out and shut out. “It was a pretty disappointing weekend for us,” said Gavin Brandl, head coach. “As coaching staff, we had these dates circled on our calendar as a good early indicator of where we stand within our division, but we didn’t compete at a level that would be acceptable in any situation.” In the home game on Friday, Vipers kept the pressure on from the start and attacked the Lightning net relentlessly, scoring two goals in the first period, one in the second and two more in the third period. Although the Lightning offence stepped up in the second and third periods, it was too late and with-
out results. On Saturday, Oct. 10 Lightning traveled to Didsbury for the game against Mountain View Colts with a low morale, but played a better game than Friday, even though they lost 6-3. “I’ll give credit to both Mountain View and Red Deer, they used their size effectively to fi ll the lanes and nullify our speed game, made sure to cash in on their scoring chances and received solid goaltending which prevented us from being able to really turn the momentum at any point,” added Brandl. Praising the rookie goalkeeper Taylor Maclaughlin, Brandl said, “I will say that rookie goaltender Taylor Maclaughlin worked really hard all weekend to keep the boys in both games and it’s obvious that we are starting to get pretty comfortable with him in the crease for us.” According to Brandl, Lightning’s biggest fault was a lack of willingness
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Steven Fletcher of Lightning wrestles away the puck from Red Deer Vipers opponent Brody Kalinowski in the Lightning home game on Friday, Oct. 9. Red Deer Vipers won 5-0. to create and maintain a “simple, straight line hockey play, ensuring that the game flowed in their direction”. “We are going to tweak our lines and make a few
strategic adjustments to get the chemistry back that we had earlier in the season,” continued Brandl as he commented on how Lightning would move forward after the
Wildcats stage a thriller to win on the road MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler Wildcats defeated Rocky Mountain House as they powered through the latter half of the game to edge their opponents 22-18 when they were 15-0 behind in the first two quarters. Early in the third, the first touchdown for Stettler boys came from Jeremy Kirk with a 16-yard pass from Jordan Lane with Kyle Lawrence working the numbers on the scoreboard once again with a 22-yard reception from the quarterback Lane. Rocky Mountain House tried to kick a field goal, which would have put them up 21-15, but the attempt was successfully blocked by Trey Nichols and Alex LeBlanc returned the recovered ball to the Rocky Mountain House 10-yard line with a minute and ten seconds left in the game and Rocky still in the lead 18-15. This set up the winning score for Wildcats as Lane scored rushing touchdown himself, with under a minute left. Thrilled with the win, head coach Norbert Baharally said describing the last few seconds of the game, “I called a time out with about 50 seconds in the game to decide what we were going to do, attempt the field goal and go for the tie or gamble for the touchdown and win?” Baharally added that since Wildcats
“We have had strong home crowd support thus far, hopefully that continues and we will get this thing pointed back in the right direction!” said Brandl.
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Jeremy Kirk of Stettler Wildcats scores a touchdown as opponent player from Rocky Mountain House tries to tackle him unsuccessfully. Wildcats wos against Rocky Mountain House 22-18 on Thursday, Oct. 8. had had a tie earlier in the season, “I knew that another tie would not help us in our standings, so I decided to roll the dice and put the confidence in our offence.” Alex LeBlanc made good on the convert and this put Wildcats ahead by 4 points, 22-18 with about 45 seconds left in the game. “We need our kids to focus on their preparation to give a perfect effort every game, and be willing to do it for each other, unselfishly,” said Guy Neitz, assistant coach. “The past few weeks they have let distractions divide their attention and that has contributed to slow start, but we are starting to learn that individually and
losses they have suffered. Lightning now play back-to-back home games, Friday, Oct. 16 against Banff and Saturday versus Strathmore.
collectively, we need to be prepared to battle for everything we want to accomplish.” As Wildcats take on the community team from Airdrie in an exhibition match on next Monday, Oct. 19, Baharally feels that the team still needs to work on practising together. “Offensively we need to be able to sustain longer drives and become more consistent with our offensive scoring,” said Baharally. “Defensively, we need to eliminate giving the big plays for big yards or touchdowns to teams. When we have a team in a second and long situation we have to be able to get off of the field and get our offence back on the field.”
It was a beautiful sunny day in Castor as students from across the region descended on Theresetta Catholic School for the annual cross-country CARA meet on Thursday, Oct. 8. Students from grades 6 to 9 took part in a race that took them through the community of Castor, through scenic pathways of golden leaves and over bridges across the town’s waterways. Each race started the same, with runners sprinting off, trying to scatter the pack of runners before settling into a comfortable trot, especially as a bridge on the route had acted as a bottleneck during the route walk-through with students prior to the race. Results Gr. 6 Girls 1. Cara Thompson Brownfield 2. Rayell Haustein Erskine 3. Emma McMullin - Big Valley Gr. 6 Boys 1. Damon Stannard Coronation 2. Jules Fetaz - Theresetta
3. Evan Golby - ChristKing Gr. 7 Girls 1. Alandra Couch Erskine 2. Ava Lee - Erskine 3. Alearra Day Chief William E. Hay Gr. 7 Boys 1. Chase Skocdopole Big Valley 2. Logan Perry - Mother Theresa 3. Cauy Schmidt Brownfield Gr. 8 Girls 1. Avery Chick - Erskine 2. Devon Johnson Mother Theresa 3. Taylor Kobi - William E. Hay Gr. 8 Boys 1. Isaac Lee - William E. Hay 2. Wade Smith - William E. Hay 3. Clay Kneeland William E. Hay Gr. 9 Girls 1. Tori Brower - William E. Hay 2. Kassy Diegel - William E. Hay 3. Koryn Duncan Coronation Gr. 9 Boys 1. Mike Griffiths Coronation 2. Jackson Squires Erskine 3. Joel Hall - Erskine
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MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler Cougars lost 40-16 to Lindsay Thurber Raiders in their home game on Saturday, Oct. 10 as several players remain off limits plagued by injuries. The Raiders kept their scoreboard moving consistently, scoring the first touchdown early in the first quarter. “When you dress 20 and have nine players sitting out due to injury you start to wonder how you are going to fill positions each and every week, but I’m proud of the young men and their willingness to step out of their comfort zones and play positions they haven’t had much instruction at,” said Mark Neitz, head coach. “With all the injury issues, as coaching staff, we continue to cut our offensive and defensive playbooks by about 75 per cent, limiting a lot of what we have in mind to use each and every game.” Although Cougars put up a fight scoring their first touchdown in the second period, Raiders found gaps and broke through the Cougars defence. Kelly Page scored the first touchdown for the Stettler boys, with a convert from Steele Nichols. In the third quarter Raiders kept pounding as an emaciated Cougars team tried hard to contain them. In the fourth quarter when the score was 32-8, Carson Neitz scored a touchdown with a twopoint convert again from Steele Nichols, which brought up the score to 32-16. But, Raiders scored once again, which brought up the final score to 40-16. With many of the
Cougars playing positions that they haven’t covered before, more injuries were suffered as a team during the game on Saturday. “We lost a couple more players due to injury Saturday, but hopefully we’ll have a couple return next week who’ve been out for a while,” added Neitz. “Either way, we’ll keep working hard to be competitive, and keep striving to meet our goals, as the players are still upbeat and enjoy playing the
game, so as a coaching staff, we really enjoy this group and look forward each and every day to working with them.” Mark Neitz reflected that although Cougars lost by a margin of 40-16, the score didn’t really indicate the actual game. “The boys played better this week, kept fighting for 48 minutes, and except for an untimely penalty to call a touchdown back in the first quarter against us and a couple of missed as-
signments on defence and we were neck and neck with them all game.” Cougars prepare to take on Sylvan Lake next Saturday, Oct. 17 in an away game. “Preparation for next game doesn’t change, we bring up to speed the next kids that need to fill into positions vacated by injury and continue forward with a goal in mind to keep trending upward going into playoffs,” said Neitz.
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JOHNSTON Gladys Nora Mabel Gladys Johnston of Stettler, Alberta, passed away with family by her side on October 1st, 2015 at the age of 84. She is survived by; her daughter, Roxanne (Drew) Turnbull; daughter-in-law, Moira McBride; son, Miles (Colleen) McBride; seven grandchildren, Thad, Caitlin (Scott), Jenise, David, Aimee, Rachel and Hayden; two step sons, Don (Janice), Roy (Gail); four step grandchildren, Cody, Kirk, Amie Mullen(Paul), Colin (Christine); one great step grandson Marlow (Kirk). Gladys was predeceased by her husbands, Bert McBride and Bruce Johnston; Son, Dale McBride; and was the last of the Lawerance and Mabel Church family siblings, Bobby, Jack, Eugene, Marj and Laura. Gladys was born and raised on the family farm south of Nevis, Alberta. She worked at Wares Jewelers after high school. She married Bert McBride and they started farming in 1964. They took much pride in their farm south of Fenn, Alberta for the next 20 years. Gladys moved to Stettler and began working at Heart Haven as a care giver until retirement. She met Bruce through her work and they were married in 1993. Gladys’ enjoyment of singing led to her involvement with the Stettler Senior Choir for 17 years as their leader. She treasured tending to her garden and home, camping in the mountains and foothills, quiet walks while enjoying various birds and wildlife. She travelled to many places in her life including the southern United States visiting many relatives and friends early in her life and as far away as South Wales, and Great Britain. She enjoyed many trips with the Seniors of Stettler exploring many places in Canada and the United States. Her enjoyment of family and grandchildren were always topped off with a dinner and fellowship during special occasions and holidays which gave her great joy. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday October 24, 2015, at 1:30 PM, at the Stettler United Church, 4820 - 51 St, Stettler, AB., with Reverend Mervyn Penfound, ofÀciating and music by the Stettler Senior Choir. In lieu of Áowers, donations may be made on behalf of the deceased to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. BRENNEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE in care of arrangements. (403)-742-3315.
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TREHERNE Walter Edward Oct. 23, 1925 - Oct. 5, 2015 Two weeks shy of his 90th birthday, Walter passed away peacefully at his home in Stettler with his loving wife Nola, and loyal canine companion, Gunther, by his side. Walter was a loving husband, devoted father, and faithful friend, survived by his sister Elaine, his seven children, Bob (Pat), Susan (Bruce), Maureen (Alan), Georgina (Phil), Judy (Phil), Brian (Monique), Michael, three step daughters, Beverley (Greg), Kimberley (Daren), Sandy (Kevin), 17 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, as well as many extended family members, particularly Jenny & Burrell, and many friends. Walter was predeceased by his beloved Àrst wife, Mary, in 2006. A decorated WWII Veteran, First Seaman with the Canadian Navy, Walter was commissioned to the Royal Navy in England as a Radar Man. Following the war, Walter returned to Montreal to await the arrival of his wife Mary and son Bob, born in Belfast, Ireland. After raising their family of seven in Montreal, Walter and Mary relocated to Toronto to continue his long and successful career with Pascal Furniture. They retired to Alberta. He enjoyed travelling across the country visiting his children and grandchildren, to the delight of everyone. His quick wit, warm humor, and unmistakable smile, with an eagerness to lend a hand, an ear, or a shoulder, Walter will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to have him in their lives. In keeping with his wishes, no formal service will be held, and donations may be made in his honor to the Salvation Army or the Stettler Cowboy Church c/o STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, 403-742-3422, who were entrusted with the care and arrangements. To send or view condolences to Walter’s family please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com The last words written on his list of wishes: “LOVE YOU ALL”.
RENNICH Mr. Melvin Rennich passed away October 3, 2015 at Stettler Health Care Centre at the age of 81 years. Melvin was born January 23, 1934 at Consort, Alberta to Peter and Loretta Rennich. Where we all learned to play baseball and hockey and every other sport that was available at the time. Mel excelled at all of them. He also excelled at hunting, shooting, playing pool. Melvin married Catherine Quinlan and they raised six children. Melvin had several jobs, grain buyer, insurance sales, his love of children led him to be scout leader, hockey coach and lastly working at Walmart, where his smile greeted everyone. Mel is survived by his long time friend Joan Heuer; daughter Therese (John) Sheen; sons Robert (Eva), Patrick, Michael (Carrie Tully), Peter (Lori), Billy (Deanna); 11 grandchildren; brother Richard (Lana); ex wife Kay; as well as numerous other relatives and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Lorraine Rennich, Jeanette Bzdel and infant daughter Margaret. A Celebration of Life was held in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home on October 8, 2015 with Father Don Ihekwoaba of Christ King Catholic Church ofÀciating. Roderick Bryce presented his gift of music. Mel’s brother Richard, as well as friend Les Bailey gave loving tributes. Readers were Bailee Rennich and Pat Rennich, Curtis Rennich offered prayers of the faithful. Joan Heuer sang “The River.” Mel will be interred in Veteran Cemetery, Veteran, Alberta. Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to Alberta Diabetes Foundation c/o STETTLER FUNERAL HOME, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, whom where entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403-742-3422
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CHURCH Olive Kathleen Church(nee Inions) March 11,1930 -Oct. 5, 2015 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Olive was born March 11th, 1930 at Bashaw. Her aspiration to be a teacher was changed when she had to help care for her mom who had developed rheumatoid arthritis. Olive married Robert Church August 23, 1950 and lived on the family farm near Nevis til her passing October 5th. Surviving family: sister, Dorothy Radakovich; sisters-in-law Ruby Church and Martha Inions and special friend John Wittwer along with his family, children, Judy White, Beaverlodge, Ron, Nevis, Bonnie (Bill) Papineau, Didsbury, Jim (Chris), Bonnyville, grandchildren, Troy, Ronny Rae (Jason), Carla (Tina), Nadine, Michelle (Jeff), Denise, Taylor (Kyle), Matthew (Amber), Lucas (Brenda), Justin, Jonas, great grand children, Dallyn, Shasta, Mikayla,Trinity, Kendal, Ayden and Layne, numerous neices, nephews and friends. Predeceased by parents Beatrice and Brian Inions, siblings Jewell Lindemann and Victor; Son-in-law Al; Brothers and sisters-in-law-Hans, Jack and Margaret, Eugene, Carl and Laura, Percy and Marge, Bruce and Gladys. Olive loved the farm and devoted her life to doing whatever had to be done to make the farm function. She would rather be outside in the Àeld or garden than doing housework, picking raspberries was one of her most favourite things to do. She never complained about the hard work that came with this way of life. Her church and community were very important and she donated many hours to the Nevis community club, enjoying monday coffee group and pot lucks. There will be a memorial service October 18th at 3pm at the Evangelical Free Church of Erskine. Following this, a luncheon will be served at the Nevis Hall by the Nevis Community Club.
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REQUIRES: “U” Stamp Pressure Vessel Shop
United Tank Inspections Inc. is looking for a permanent full time Tank Inspector/Tester in Stettler, AB.
“B” Pressure Vessel Welder
Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, this position is responsible for inspecting commercial tanks and trailers and re-certifying them. QualiÀcations & Skills: -Knowledgeable on CSA-B620-09 speciÀcations - Experienced in the use of tank testing equipment - Strong mechanical aptitude & organizational skills - Be willing to work overtime and travel when needed We offer competitive wages, group health beneÀts and a group RSP plan. Please apply in person at 3811 - 46 Avenue, or by fax (403)741-4741 or by email jobs@unitedtank.ca
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CARETAKER – BIG VALLEY VILLAS SENIOR’S SELF CONTAINED RESIDENCE Part Time Contract Position
REQUIRES:
• Collecting rents from the 12 units (2 x 6-plexes) • Coordinate move ins and move outs • Assist residents with maintenance concerns • Perform minor maintenance • Coordinate work done by contractors • Yard work including mowing lawns and shoveling snow • On call for maintenance emergencies • Cell phone provided in order to handle emergency maintenance calls 24/7 • Must be organized, have a mechanical ability and able to deal with seniors • We require the ability to produce a Criminal Record Check
“U” Stamp Pressure Vessel Shop
This is a rewarding position with the opportunity to help seniors in the community.
Assembler/Pipefitter/Apprentice Pipefitter Must have understanding of Prints, P&D’s, Piping Specs and QC requirements. Knowledge of welded and threated pipe systems. We are looking for Assemblers for up and coming projects.
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FOR MORE INFOMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Betty Tschritter, CAO at 403.742.2953 Fax resume to 403.742.3199 or email to betty.tschritter@stettlerhousing.com Please submit your resume by 4:00 p.m. October 23, 2015. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Automotive
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• 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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FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
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4606 - 40 St., Stettler
Electrical
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4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank
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• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
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Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.
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4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
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
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Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
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LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule
403-742-5237
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403-742-3411
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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.
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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.canadabeneÀt. ca/free-assessment. DO YOU HAVE A Disability? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. For details check out our website: disabilitygroupcanada.com or call us today toll free 1-888-875-4787. 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.
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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.
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AERO AUCTIONS Upcoming Auction. Thurs., Oct. 22, Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Mining, excavation, transportation equipment, rock trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, truck tractors, trailers, pickup trucks, misc attachments & more! Consignments welcome! Visit: aeroauctions.ca. 1-888-600-9005. AUTO/TOOL/SURPLUS AUCTION Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. Autos, tools, panels, surplus, Bobcat, sleds, benches, tents, pressure washers. Scribner Auction, Highway 14 Wainwright, Alberta. 780-842-5666. www. scribnernet.com
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LAKE FRONT HOME at JackÀsh 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 GUN AUCTION. Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, rià es, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860. THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Cliff Donald Please come in to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize.
UPCOMING SALES Wednesdays @ 6 pm.
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.
Oct. 14, Oct. 28 & Nov. 4, Nov. 18 & Nov. 25
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NO SALE Nov. 11Remembrance Day at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A ~~~~~ TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL 403-782-5693 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net
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. INDUSTRIAL/ AGRICULTURAL LAND in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 4 parcels 240.9+/- Acres, $12,439 Surface Lease & Power Line Revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.
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Auctions
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UNRESERVED BANKRUPTCY AUCTION. Thursday, October 22, 10 a.m. 10528 - 123 St., Edmonton. Anthem Sportswear. Porsche Cayenne S, VW Golf, & Caravan. Embroidery, silk screen, engraving equipment; all season sportswear; executive ofÀces & computers. Foothills Equipment Liquidation Co Ltd.; www.foothillsauctions.com. 780-922-6090. SUN., OCT. 18, St. Albert, 780-920-8303. 34 Ford 5 window, 1950 Chev 1/2 ton, 2010 GFX, Bobcat S300, J.D. 555G, material shaker, screener, tools, trailers, antiques, skidoos. Full day sale; prodaniukauctions.com.
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A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated & 40’ freezers, Special $2200 Wanted: Professional wood carver needed. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
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BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4-6ft. $35.00 each. Machine planting:$10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delvery fee $75-$125/ order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0967
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S1/4 S-33 TWP-38-RANGE-18 W4 ~Vacant, Cleared Open Land ~1.5 Km from Hardtop ~3.5 Km from Town ~Partially Fenced ~Has Power & Abandoned Water Well ~Bordered Buried Village Water Line
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WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
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Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Grain, Feed Hay
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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. ROUND BALES - Hay, green feed, straw and bulk oats. Delivery available. No Sunday calls please. Phone 403-704-3509 or 403-704-4333.
Suites
Houses/ Duplexes
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STETTLER 3 bdrm. 2 bath split level house w/deck & fenced yard, ref’s. & SD 403-740-6782 4 bedroom house for rent, it has 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 bedrooms upstairs, 6 appliances, 2 car garage & hot tub. Next door to Gus Wetter School in Castor. Great for family. It’s for $850/mo. plus utilities. Phone 403-882-2848. 2 BDRM. house in Stettler near main street, $1100/mo. utils. included, DD same, ref’s req’d. Call Clint 403-742-9729 BEAUTIFUL cottage $700/mo., plus utils., in Halkirk, AB. on large lot, 2 bdrms, newly reno’d 780-583-2380
Condos/ Townhouses
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1/2
3 BDRM., 1 bath, townhouse, near hospital and golf course, no pets, references. Call Norma at Sutton Realty, 403-742-7815.
Suites
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One bedroom suite, $850/mo. + S.D. and two bedroom suite, $900/mo. + S.D. Available Nov. 1. 403-741-9325.
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Manufactured Homes
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: 2 BDRM suite in tri-plex 403-945-1272 unit, rent/dd $800, ref. req., (Airdrie) or 403-347-0417 avail. Contact (Red Deer). Clint at 403-742-9729 1 BDRM. basement suite, close to downtown, $600/mo. + S.D., n/s. Avail. Nov. 1, small pets ok, Call (403)741-7442 STETTLER
BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828
Spacious 1&2 bdrm units. Balcony, in suite storage, water & heat incl. Available immediately. New managers Frances or Mic 403-742-4448
Storage Space
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STETTLER MINI STORAGE Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
Pasture For Rent #3000 - #3200
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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.
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Houses For Sale
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HOUSE for sale. 4 bedroom home, 937 sq. ft., downstairs all developed, clean & well kept, 4003-59A St. Close. Priced to sell. Only $187,500. Phone 403-742-2232.
Acreages
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61 lot Country Residential Subdivision 80 acres for sale. Price: $5,200,000 (403) 585-4551 or (403) 540-9659. Learn more: http:// tiny.cc/abland
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Manufactured Homes
SILVERWOOD LUXURY Modular Log Homes. Show Home 311 - 36 Ave. SE, Calgary. Discover how we can design, build & Ànish your custom log home in weeks. 1-855-598-4120; www.silverwoodloghomes.ca
Public Notices
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Community Support Services ADULTS/ CHILDREN ANONYMOUS
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Wednesday 6:00 p.m. For more info call Bob 403-820-5583
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
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BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage. GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com. NEED A LOAN? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228; www.Àrstandsecondmortgages.ca.
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NOTICE TO
403-742-4271; 403-742-1887
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 Women’s Shelter) 780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444
CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS)
Estate of
For more information phone 403-742-6456
ANDREW (ANDY) CONNOR who died on September 17, 2015 If you have a claim against this estate, you must submit your claim with proof by November 15, 2015. Contact Margaret Levesque Box 305, Big Valley, AB T0J 0G0 If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of VIRGINIA LORAINE BRENNEN who died on June 17, 2015 If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by November 16, 2015 and provide details of your claim with Landman Reule Law Office Barrister & Solicitor at Box 1630, 4819 - 51 St. Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0 If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
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
We want to hear from you!
403.742.2395
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GREAT BUY FOR LAKE PROPERTY. 5 bedroom/3bathroom, year round, open concept, hillside, modern home in Scenic Sands. Fully developed basement, gas fireplace, wrap around covered deck, outdoor heated swimming pool, detached heated garage, bunkhouse and asphalt driveway. Also some inclusions. CA0056162. $549,900.
BE READY FOR NEXT YEAR. Lot located on a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by an open natural countryside. Power available with 2 plug-ins on 2 locations. Bring your RV or camper and enjoy the summer at the lake or build your dream home on this lovely lot. Very affordable price. CA0057884. $84,900.
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - 3 bedroom/3 bathroom bungalow located 2 blocks from downtown and 2 blocks from school. Main floor laundry, basement has spacious family room, office & 3 piece bathroom. Large 24x28 attached heated garage. Immediate possession. Excellent location for retired couple or young family with school aged children. CA0061723. $219,900.
ATTENTION: INVESTORS & FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS - Take a look at this affordable priced mobile home on lot. Heated garage, newer siding, re-shingled garage roof, air conditioning, 2 full baths, walk-in closet & all appliances. Renting at $1100 per month gets you a reasonable return in today’s market. You win either way – as rental investment or starter home. CA0062773. $159,900.
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157 acres with 1200 sqft home, large barns outbldgs, corrals. South of Stettler. $597,500. Call Garry.
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MODERN 3 BDRM MOBILE on its own lot. Nice bright home, well maintained & all appliances included. Ideal starter home for a young family. $173,000.
CENTURY 21 DOUBLE DAYS ARE HERE!
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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.
COZY BUNGALOW with 3 bdrm & 2 bath. Newer kitchen cabinets, shingles & siding only 2 years old. Large fenced yard & 2 garages. $184,900.
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3.11 ACRES north east of Erskine. Property has a new garden shed, large garage & a small cabin. Can be purchased with or without cabin. No services. $179,000.
Locally owned & operated
CUTE & COZY HOME IN DONALDA has had many recent upgrades. 1 bdrm 1 bath. Newly insulated & heated garage, plus a new deck. Just waiting for the right owner. $68,000.
QUIET ACREAGE LIVING just North of Stettler. Lovely home with lots of recent renovations & the added bonus of an income generating business right on the property. $599,000.
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122 ACRES OF FARMLAND. GOOD PRODUCING LAND. $345,000 Call Mike.
This horse lovers dream is only 7 minutes from town. Ranch style home, corrals, outdoor riding arena. Peace and quiet. ONLY $585,000. Call Sherri.
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VERY AFFORDABLE LIVING in this 5 bdrm/3 bath home. Nice 2 storey family home with finished bsmt, deck and fenced yard. $179,900.
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Nice clean home with 2 bdrms. Recent renovations done. $289,900. Call Ross.
Looking for revenue property? This property is presently rented and brings in $1100/month. Fenced and comes with a single car garage. Large backyard. $135,000. Call Edna.
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Acreage by the lake. 105 acres of four cross-fenced pastures, steel corrals, and outside riding arena. This 32x56 straight wall buildings boasts a huge open living room with wood burning stove. $425,000. Call Mike.
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Stunning 5 bdrm home in one of Stettler’s sought after areas. 1600 sq.ft. modern home with beautiful curb appeal. $415,000 Call Jill
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GREAT LOCATION! This charming home is close to schools and all amenities. 3 bdrms with many upgrades, finished bsmt, dbl garage & beautiful landscaping $299,000.
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4 bdrm 4 level split. Many upgrades throughout. Great curb appeal and private backyard. $289,900. Call Ross
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Private 2 yr old home. Year round on 1/2 acre landscaped lot. Complete with oversized garage & 5 min drive to beach. Don’t miss this one! $479,000. Call Sherri.
Priced to sell! Move-in-Ready! This 1200 sq ft home has 4 bdrms, 3 baths. A great fit for any size family. $274,000. Call Jill.
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6.7 acres with 2 bdrm cabin. Private and quiet, 8 minutes from Stettler. 10 minutes to Buffalo Lake. $198,000. Call Doug.
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Beautiful. immaculate executive home. 2500+ sq ft with 7 bdrms, 4 baths beautiful landscaped yard. $675,000. Call Garry.
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