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Voters queue up in the early evening to cast ballots in the federal election 2015 at the Hub at Stettler Recreation Centre on Monday, Oct. 19.
Sorenson wins again but Liberals to form new government STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER Canada’s longest ever election campaign ended in a resounding defeat of the Conservative Party as voters sent Prime Minister Stephen Harper his notice to move out of 24 Sussex Drive. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, Canada’s new Prime Minister, will be moving in. Earlier polls had showed a neck-and-neck race between Harper’s Conservatives and Trudeau’s Liberals. Early front-runner Tom Mulcair and the NDP dropped back into third place as the Conservative attack against the niqab
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and statements like “oldstock Canadians” appeared to have worked against the Conservative camp. Conservative candidate and incumbent Kevin Sorenson will be returning to Ottawa, representing the Battle RiverCrowfoot riding. Sorenson was first elected under the Canadian Alliance banner in 2000 in the Crowfoot Riding, and won elections under the Conservative banner in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011 and now 2015. ”I am very pleased with the strong support I received from the voters in Battle RiverCrowfoot,” Sorenson said once the unofficial results con-
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firmed his re-election. “It’s always good when your constituents support you and want you to stay on.” Alberta has long been considered a Conservative stronghold, but the success of the provincial NDP party, led by Rachel Notley, in May had left questions in the air about how the province would vote federally. A handful of seats were won by the Liberals and NDP, primarily in urban ridings in Calgary and Edmonton. Sorenson said he was “very disappointed” with his party’s return to the opposition’s side at the House of Commons.
“It takes away from the joy of a local win when we lose nationally,” he said. “I remain convinced the Conservative agenda is the right agenda. We had a strong leader. We had a prime minister that we are proud of. He is an economist. He gets it.” Despite that, he offered Trudeau his congratulations and best wishes, echoing Harper, who has since indicated he will step down from his role as leader of the Conservative Party. As for Sorenson, he’s preparing for a return to his early years representing the riding. continued on page 4
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The secret pumpkin patch, accessible through riding the train, swarms with people as parents, children, and some pumpkin-seeking teenagers search out their perfect orange pumpkin.
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Clear skies shine blue over pumpkin patch party STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER The second annual Harvest Pumpkin fest took the best of its inaugural year and improved upon it, while tackling some of the logistical difficulties of the previous year. The four-trip excursion, offered by Albertra Prairie Railway, took guests by
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train to a special pumpkin patch south of Stettler. There, they were greeted by a bevy of “train engineers” who helped them make their way through the pumpkin patch, picking out their favourite orange orb to bring home for carving. After the pumpkin was deposited in its bright orange carrying bag, guests headed inside the bright white tent to get their hands on pumpkin-flavoured snacks, hotdogs with worms (which were really onions), coffee, juice or water, and take in the pumpkins carved by the train’s staff. After that, they could head outside and enjoy spooky stories, jokes, and sing-a-longs by the wicked witch, who was safely ensconced in her haybale witch’s tower, before they would take the train back to Stettler. Donna Anderson found out about the excursion through Facebook. The Edmonton mother and her son, Carter, drove down to Stettler to take the ride. It was much the same for Mike Favreau, who heard about the event from a friend. He and his
son, Kellan, came up from Calgary to make the ride. Kellan even got into it by wearing his firefighter costume, his black and fl ourescent-striped coat standing out as he went from pumpkin to pumpkin to pumpkin, trying to find the perfect one. Brent O’Hara and son Liam came from Red Deer to join family here in going along on the train. “I liked how streamlined disembarking and embarking was,” he said. Stettler’s Rhea O’Hara, who went last year, said the smaller pumpkins this year were a bonus. Changes to the excursion The few hurdles riders faced last year were addressed this year, primarily in the method in which people embarked and disembarked at the pumpkin patch. Last year, harvest pumpkin goers would emerge from the train at a central point. Once they were disembarked, the exiting party would board the train. In theory the concept worked, but in practice, disembarking passengers had to wade through a line-up of people ready to leave, and the time it
took to empty and fill the train was longer than anticipated. This year, to tackle that hurdle, passengers would disembark through two exits, one at either end of the train, while people boarded in the middle. By the time the train was empty enough to start boarding, the first people who had disembarked were making their way into the pumpkin patch, avoiding the collision of crowds. The selection of smaller pumpkins was increased this year after last, as both kids and parents alike realized that toting around a big pumpkin took a toll on their hands, the carrying bag, and their energy. The excursion also added entertainment this year, having a joke and storytelling witch on hand to engage children waiting for the train to return, pulling them into the silly, spooky stories or sing-alongs. One thing didn’t change this year, and that was the fun of the day. “It’s cool,” Kellan Favreau said, before he dragged his father away again in the search of the elusive, perfect pumpkin.
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Cyclist nabbed with drugs, weapons STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER An evening bike ride didn’t go as expected for a Stettler-area man, who ended up being arrested and remanded in custody. Clyde Wooden, 33, was stopped on Oct. 13 around 10 p.m. as part of an ongoing investigation. At the time, he was biking through town. When stopped by police, he was found to have a substantial amount of cocaine, methamphetamine, morphine and hash on his person, as well as several knives and a large quantity of cash. Wooden is facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking, and when he appeared before a judge for bail, was de-
nied. “It’s a rare one,” Stettler RCMP Cpl. Ryan Koehli said of the reason why Wooden’s bail request was denied. While there were several mitigating factors, Koehli said, the one that stood out to him was the denial based on “protection and safety of the public.” Domestic troubles Police were called to a county residence at 8:40 p.m. on Oct. 14 after receiving a phone call from a “young child in the home,” Koehli said. Police responded to the home, where a 33-year-old woman had been assaulted, “pushed and shoved around,” Koehli explained. A vehicle and a mirror was also damaged before the argument ended, when
the 33-year-old man left the scene. Koehli said a warrant has been issued for the man’s arrest, and the victim is OK. A few days later on Oct. 17, a 4:45 a.m. 911 call brought police to the downtown core of Stettler. Residents of the area phoned 911 after hearing a woman screaming for help repeatedly. Police found the woman, a 19-year-old, suffering from injuries of assault. As police arrived, the male suspect fled the scene. According to Koehli, the woman was kept against her will in a home in the downtown area for two days, was assaulted and bitten. A warrant was issued for the suspect’s arrest and
he was picked up the next day by police. He is facing charges of assault causing bodily harm, assault, and mischief, to name some of the charges, and was remanded into custody by a judge. The next day at 3:30 a.m., police responded to a 911 call in the 5900 block of 51 Avenue. The calls were made after area residents heard yelling and screaming, Koehli said. A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault against a 22-yearold woman. Young children were in the home at the time but were not harmed, he said. Upping rural presence RCMP have increased the number and frequency of the rural area patrols they’re doing, and have
Erskine water reservoir gets a new mural, depicting “history and civic pride” MOUSH SARA JOHN IINDEPENDENT REPORTER The county of Stettler has approved funding for a mural project on the water reservoir in Erskine, the artwork being completed last week. Although the county has applied for a Heritage Grant to help with the expense of this mural project, they are yet to know the results, which led county council to go ahead with the approval at a council meeting on Aug.12. Located strategically, the water reservoir is a great source for residents of Erskine and Buffalo Lake. “The Erskine water reservoir is part of the county’s commitment to provide safe, non-staining and potable water to our residents,” said Joe Gendre, county councillor, Erskine-Buffalo Lake. “With a capacity of 95,000 gallons, the reservoir is conveniently located for Erskine, Buffalo Lake, agriculture and fire-fighting needs in the northwest corner of the county.” Speaking of the importance of the reservoir, Gendre added, “By having the school connected to this community water source, it will help remove the concern of testing water for bacteria at Erskine School while providing reliability, and this should eliminate school shut downs due to the unreliable nature of the well.” The purpose of the mural project was to place a large, historical piece of artwork on the recently constructed water reservoir in Erskine. “This mural is a great display and depicts our history and civic pride,” said Gendre. “The mural was an idea that came out of the Erskine Concept Plan, a community-driven initiative completed in January of 2012.” Speaking of the plan, Gendre said that it called for a water tower that would mimic the train station water tower depicted in the Glenbow museum picture of 1910. The artwork is a photograph obtained from the Glenbow Archives depicting the water tower servicing the Village of Erskine in 1910.
According to Gendre, the council could not justify the extra cost of building a eight-sided water tower, hence the mural project. The artwork is a photograph of the original water tower that serviced Erskine in 1910, depicting how water was delivered to the residents over 100 years ago. The county hopes this would create a “wonderful opportunity” for residents and visitors to compare life now to 100 years ago, when Erskine was a fledgling community. The mural has been installed on the side of the water reservoir and truck-fill station building, which is a prominent location for all those who stop by to use the truck fill and RV dump located there. The County of Stettler will be responsible for all required maintenance of the artwork and the area around the building.
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Stettler hosts the second Canadian Badlands Pheasant Festival MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER The crisp fall air of October enhanced the pheasant hunting experience as Stettler hosted the second Canadian Badlands Pheasant Festival from Oct. 15-18, with a diverse range of activities, which included pheasant hunting, an evening banquet and a culinary experience, introduced this year. “The objective of the festival has been to aid in the conservation of the ring-neck pheasant as well as to draw tourism to the community,” said Darcy Pollock, chairman, Canadian Badlands Pheasant Festival, Stettler. “I grew up hunting pheasants with my dad and now that I have a little boy I want to create those memories with him.” The festival kicked off on Thursday with hunters having a field day. Pollock, along with Lane
Stuckey, started delivering crates of pheasants early morning for festival-registered hunters to have a go. Reflecting on the event, Pollock said, “All the hunters I spoke with really enjoyed the event and are looking forward to next year, and there’s some that want to book for next year’s event already in advance to make sure that they don’t miss out.” The festival was a fourday event, which featured a half-day pheasant hunt with interactive sessions for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy. “The Canadian Badlands Pheasant Festival, Stettler is a great community event that encourages tourism in our community and the conservation of pheasants,” said Stacey Benjamin, executive director, Stettler Regional Board of Trade. “Although this is the second year, we have already seen an increase in hunters as well
as attendees at the banquet.” Speaking of the event, Benjamin said, “Visiting hunters have an opportunity to not only explore our county, but also to enjoy the Town of Stettler and we have seen people of all ages get involved in the festival from hunting to volunteering.” Each half-day hunt included the release of eight pheasants with more available for purchase. With conservation of the Chinese ring-necked pheasants as the main goal, this event has reportedly released over 300 hens to date and chicks have been successfully hatched in the area. “The committee that hosts this event is a dedicated group of individuals who are passionate about hunting and the conservation of the ring-necked pheasant species, and they work closely with Alberta Conservation to
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Lane Stuckey releases pheasants for hunters on Thursday, Oct. 15, during the pheasant festival, which ran from Oct. 15-18. ensure that the pheasants released will have an opportunity to survive,” said Benjamin. Wild TV attended the banquet, which was a sell-
out. “We had over 200 people attend the banquet this year, which was a real success for this is only our second year,” said Pollock.
“All funds raised will go back into the conservation of pheasants.” The banquet hosted both live and silent auctions.
Sorenson wins again but Liberals to form new government continued from front page Canada’s longest ever election campaign ended in a resounding defeat of the Conservative Party as voters sent Prime Minister Stephen Harper his notice to move out of 24 S“I served in opposition during my first six years as a member of parliament, so I know the importance of good, strong opposition and we’ll have a good, strong opposition,” he said. In one of of the largest ridings in the province, Sorenson won his seat in the 42nd federal election by an overwhelming 81 per cent. NDP candidate Katherine Swamp netted 6.5 per cent of the vote, Liberal Andy Kowalski received 9.3 per cent of the vote, and Green candidate Gary Kelly brought in 3.2 per cent of the vote. The polling stations in Stettler, located at the Legion and at the Stettler Recreation Centre, were busy all day, with long line-ups at the recreation centre at times going down the stairs and out the door as people came in to vote. Almost 80,000 people in the riding turned out to vote. Polling place difficulties A Canadian Blood Services clinic at the Stettler Community Hall had Elections Canada splitting up polling stations to different locations in the community. While traffic was constant at the Legion, however, it didn’t see as much traffic as the recreation centre, where people had to wait for 15-20 minutes at times to vote. Both voting stations opened on time however, with
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Hub celebrates with Oktoberfest and Harvest Tea MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Hub celebrated fall season by hosting Oktoberfest, organized by the Alberta 55 Plus Club, a non-profit dance club on Thursday, Oct. 15 and Harvest Tea, organized by the Stettler and District Senior Citizens (SDSC) Drop-In centre on Friday, Oct. 16. Oktoberfest was an evening event, which started off with a dance to a live band, followed by supper catered by Sarah’s Catering. “Our funds come from the casino that we work in order to help us maintain our ability to provide a catered hot supper and four hours of dancing at the Hub,” said Terry Crisp, president. “We have a regular dance every third Thursday of the month except July and August,
with a live band, attended by members and non-members from Strathmore, Sedgwick, Camrose, Leduc, Botha and Moraine.” Speaking of the bands that perform every month, Crisp said, “They come from Hanna, Drayton Valley, Drumheller, Three Hills, Edmonton and Calgary and play old-time music.” As the band played classics through the evening, guests took to the dance floor and moved to the rhythm of the music. As the evening progressed supper was served, and members and guests caught with on another, and looked forward to the next dance number. The Harvest Tea was an afternoon event with 35 people, happy to enjoy the afternoon with pie and coffee or tea.
“This is a fundraiser, and all the funds we raise today will be used for attending a Christmas concert next year, in 2016,” said Florence Walker, one of the members of the Stettler and District Senior Citizens Drop-In centre, which organized the event. “The event is a success because we managed to sell all our pies by the afternoon and the turnout was as good as we had expected.” Every month the SDSC Drop-in Centre brings in a speaker to talk about issues that are significant to senior citizens. Some of the topics covered so far ranges from how taxes can be used to fund various senior needs to mental illness issues in seniors. Scheduled for this month is a talk on digital technology and how seniors can benefit from it.
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Starting up ain’t easy…realistic message needs to be told One notes that Alberta Agriculture is holding seminars about how to get into farming. It’s not the first time the department has held such events, your old writer recalls beginning farmer seminars 40 years ago. In a previous life, I was just such a beginning rancher in the BC Peace River area, so I have some experience in the dreams and the reality of trying to start ranching from scratch. It should be said that starting up an agricultural operation in BC is much more difficult than in Alberta. The BC government has shown little interest in significantly supporting agricultural development. Commercial agriculture is not deemed to be politically-correct and government support seems to favour local, organic and small-scale producers on the island and in the Fraser Valley. BC also intends to flood thousands of acres of crop and pastureland behind the Site C dam in the Peace River district – there is a message there. But I digress. Those of us who were ranching on the BC side were quite envious of those on the Alberta side who, to us, were being offered all kinds of generous financial and technical start-up support programs by the Alberta government. At that time in the 1970s, the Lougheed PC government had initiated an economic diversification program that included agriculture as one of their centrepieces. An interesting note was that oil had skyrocketed to $30 a barrel from $10 and the government was
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flush with cash that they intended to use to fuel their diversification goals. It was the glory days of the Alberta Agriculture department with massive increases in staff and support programs for almost every sector. I am not sure if there ever was an analysis done of all that government effort to expand agricultural production but it did increase, although actual ag diversification was not much of a success. For instance grain and oilseed production has increased along with beef production – feedlot expansion was particularly successful. Yet pork and lamb production, despite millions in support programs, have stagnated. The question is would ag production have increased anyway despite government programs. The reality in commercial agriculture is that production expansion has increased mainly because of consolidation – that being farming, feeding
and ranching operations just got bigger to stay in business. It used to be that 1,000 acres was a self-sufficient grain operation – now its 5,000 acres. Two hundred cows was a big ranch – now its 500 cows at the least to support a family. That was all achieved by small farmers selling out to larger operators. On top of that it takes really skilled managers to operate large farms, feedlots and ranches. So where does a beginning farmer fit into this picture? It’s not a pretty picture as even staying in the commercial ag business requires large scale financing, significant risk management and insightful marketing. Acquiring a large land-base is virtually impossible considering the price of usable land – which is real estate market driven. Leasing land seems to be the only avenue open to beginners, but there they face stiff competition from the big operators. It looks rather dismal for beginners - so
what drives Alberta Agriculture to hold these beginners seminars. Part of what drives that perspective is the average age of farmers and ranchers is getting closer to 65 and that there may be a crisis in turning over production to the next generation. I would suggest that perspective is somewhat misguided and has been for many years. I recall 40 years ago that the age of farmers and ranchers was not that much different than it is today. Governments were equally as concerned with the turnover back then – but somehow the ag industry survived mainly through consolidation and a quiet succession within many families. Of course there has been a generational turnover in the ag department and no doubt eager new bureaucrats figure they have just discovered a new problem. Their response has been to re-invent seminars and programs to entice innocent young dreamers into the industry. Considering the painful start-up costs of a real commercial operation, most will fail or not even get off the ground. If the government is worried about the generational turnover in agriculture, perhaps they need to support the consolidation process and let concerns over the average age of farmers resolve itself – it has done exactly that for the past few decades. I think in most cases, outside of a few highly skilled folks, that the days of anyone starting a farming operation from scratch are long gone.
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Motivation is very complex and difficult to discern
Library prepares for spooky time CRYSTAL FRIARS STETTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY The Stettler Public Library is partnering with TELUS’s Fibre for Good program. For every new Stettler Optik TV subscriber until November 15, TELUS will donate $25 to participating non-profits in the community. To learn more go to http://telus. com/fibreforgood and please remember to vote for the Stettler Public Library. Do you have fines at the Stettler Public Library? We have a solution: Food for Fines. For every non-perishable food item that you bring to the library, we will waive $1 of your fines during the month of October. Stock the food bank and help yourself at the same time. There’s an evening of Halloween Horror at the library on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. with pumpkin carving followed by the movie Jeepers Creepers. It may be the most disgusting thing that you’ll see here this year. We will also have snacks available if you don’t want to eat the pumpkin guts. Do the kids have their costumes ready for Halloween? Because if they don’t, it’s time to prepare for our annual Halloween Monster Bash on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. Calgary storyteller Ginger Mullen will be spinning eerie tales, Red Deer improv group Calf Skit will be performing Treasure Island, and there will be face painting, creepy crafts and more. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. If scary isn’t what you’re into, then bring your child to our Read and Rhyme special event on Friday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m. when Kayla presents a One Child Band for ages 0-5. Make and play musical instruments and march around inside of the library entertaining everyone. Great for kids and their big people. Does your child have an interest computer programming? We are very excited to be offering a 3D Halloween and Scratch programming on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Complete a Scratch project and use our 3D printer to make something creepy. Preregistration required. Only 10 spots available. continued on page 14
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ROSS HELGETON FAITH & REFLECTION Motivation can be defined as that which moves us toward decisions and actions, influencing our behavior and ability to achieve goals. The list of things that may motivate us is extensive and is comprised of both negative and positive, sincere and insincere. Motivation is powerful. A teenager lost his contact lens while playing basketball in the driveway. After searching for some time, he admitted to his mother that he had lost the lens, but was unable to find it. The mother went outside and fervently searched for, and finally found the contact lens. Receiving the lens back from his mother the youth said, “I really looked hard for that lens. How did you manage to find it?” The mother replied, “We weren’t really looking for the same thing. You were looking for a small piece of plastic. I was looking for $150.” Human motivation is also very complex and can be difficult to discern. My suspicion is that most will be motivated in a self-serving fashion
of seeking personal aggrandizement. This suspicion is confirmed by the fact that all, or at least nearly all, of the driving forces for motivation, that psychologists list, are singular and self-centered. I call this the “all about me” disorder. I recall, many years ago now, counseling in my office with a 70-year-old grandmother and her 21-year-old grandson. The objective was to try to find satisfactory, affordable housing for her, her invalid husband and dependent grandson. After about 15 minutes of wrestling with this, the young man abruptly and loudly ex-
claimed, “That is all fine and dandy! But let’s talk about me for a while!” The Bible provides copious amounts of information on motivation. The primary motive for Christians, quite the contrary from the aforementioned, comes from God and prompts believers to please Him. Jesus exemplified this when He said, “My food is to do what God wants! He is the one who sent me, and I must finish the work that He gave me to do” (John, 4:34). He was suggesting that as food sustains our body, doing God’s will, motivates and sustains our activities. A thousand years earlier,
in Psalm 40:8 David, in similar fashion, wrote, “I desire to do your will, O my God.” Motivation for believers in Christ not only puts pleasing God at the top of the list, but puts self at the bottom; our desire to please God results in our serving others. Jesus said that “The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted” (Matthew 23:11,12). “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing; that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
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Snowmobile club to expand trails, if Mother Nature on board STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER Monte Turre first rode on a snowmobile at the tender age of two, plunked down in front of one of his parents. At 10, he had his first snowmobile of his own. Now married and a parent of two children — one of whom is a little girl who will go for her first ride this winter — he’s involved himself in helping keep the sport alive in the area. Turre joined the Tail Creek Snowbirds Snowmobile Club about eight years ago, and just a few years into his membership became president of the organization, which first formed in 1971. “We’ve still got several active original members,” Turre said of the club’s first snowmobilers. The club now numbers around 100 members, a number that has both shrunk and grown over the years as weather and economy takes its toll. The club tried to get its first trail up and running last year, but a combination of unrelated incidents and uncooperative weather put a kibosh on their plans. This year, though, Turre said he and his fellow sledders are determined to see the 20-milelong trail up and running. “It’s not very long,” Turre admitted. “But it’s good enough for our first trail.” The trail is made possible by property owners who have given the club right-of-way access. Unlike in some other provinces, which has a large amount of Crown land to use for trails, Alberta’s land is almost all private property. That means for a trail to go from point A to point B, property owners have to be on board. “Landowner support for
our current trail plan has been very good,” Turre said. “We’ve had some trouble with some property owners due to off-season use of quads on the trails.” Turre said the club, which only allows snowmobilers to use the trails, does what it can to keep ATV enthusiasts off the trails all year round, but what it really comes down to is respect. “The quads and dirtbikes tear up the trails and the property,” he explained. “Landowners don’t want us around when that happens.” He said the club hasn’t had any concerns brought to their attention from last year, and hopes all will go according to plan this year — up to and including proper winter weather. “We did great last year until the new year,” Turre said. “Then the weather changed.” The melting-freezing-melting cycles wreaked havoc, melting snow and freezing moisture, leaving the trails a mess of at times soggy and icy tracks. The club’s groomer, purchased last year to help keep trails in fun, healthy shape couldn’t do much against Mother Nature. As long as she cooperates this year, Turre said the groomer will be out and the trail can get its first real usage trial. “Our main goal is to provide a safe, family-oriented place for snowmobilers to ride,” Turre said. “We want kids from grandparents out there, having fun. We have zero tolerance for alcohol, drugs, and mischief.” The club currently owns and operates three warming sheds in the winter season. The old Stettler tourist information teepee, located near Buffalo
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A group of snowmobilers stop at one of the warming shacks last winter during a day-long ride in Stettler County. Lake, a hut donated by Al Tremmel and John Cowle of White Sands was moved to property near Tail Creek and Highway 12, and the third hut is located north of Highway 601 near Pheasantback Golf Course. These huts give snowmobilers a place to pause and warm up, wait out a bit of inclement weather, or just meet up with pals. “It’s the community,” Turre said about what brings him back to snowmobiling every winter. “Getting out with your friends and family, playing cards at a warming shelter, poker runs and group rides.” The community is a vibrant one, brought together by their love of being outdoors in winter. “Last year we rode up to Bashaw, had supper, and rode back. The year before we went to Donalda,” Turre recalled. “There was about 30 of us.” Poker runs bring in money for the club, which turns around and gives it back to the community. Between 1995-2013, the club raised about $24,000 for local schools, the Heartland Youth Center,
STARS and a defibrilator. The cost of the trail maintenance itself is paid
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increases $10 to $80. The club rose from about 50 members two years ago to 100, and has been around the same. Weather plays a big part in whether or not the club can gain new blood. “You don’t see what you’re getting if there’s no snow,” Turre said of the club. “It’s hard to imagine the benefit.” The heavy use of the warming huts and the limited trails shows there’s interest, though. Memberships can be purchased by going to the club’s website or Facebook page, at Romar, Heartland Marine and Power Sports, and Napa, Turre said. Or, they can be obtained by talking with members of the club.
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Volleyball season almost over REBECCA RAHN WILDCATS’ CORNER This week at Wm E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus sports have been slowing down as volleyball is almost over. The junior girls’ volleyball team won against Wetaskiwin on Oct. 14 and had one home game this week that happened on Monday, Oct. 19 against Lacombe. Their next tournament
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The junior high volleyball team has a game today at home versus Donalda. Come on out to cheer on your local team. CARA starts on Nov. 4. The Grade 8/9 girls’ volleyball had a tournament this past Saturday, Oct. 17 at Lacombe. Their upcoming tournaments are 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). Oct. 21, 2015 was the day in “Back to The Future” that Marty McFly and Doc Brown time-travelled to in the movie. Our school is recognizing this day by showing the movie during the week, and concluding with a dress up like Back to the Future’s version of 2015 today at the Secondary Campus. The wreath order forms are in for the band trip to New Orleans. The wreaths should be arriving in early December. Thank you to all who participated. Tickets are still available at the main office or at Wells Furniture for A Christmas Carol: A High School Story.The dates are December 3-5, with Dec. 4 being a d inner theater. Come out and enjoy a great performance!
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KINETTE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Mrs T. Blake ASPEN FORD SCHOLARSHIP Mr. M. Robinson L. WAYNE JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP Mr. J. Thibeau A.T.A. STETTLER LOCAL #33 SCHOLARSHIPS Mr. J. Thibeau Gr. 10 Academic
Gr. 12 Comm. Tech. GR. 12 HONORS Mr. P. Barron Mrs. B. MacDonald
Chloe Adam Paul Georget Morgan VanDusen Morgan VanDusen Keirsten Docherty Kaylee Gundersen Taylor Marko Erin Yaremcio Denver McComish Kieran Rost Mackenzie Berry Jayden Hogg David O’Donnell Morgan VanDusen Allison Yates Tanner Zimmermann Erika Yates
Larry Ambury Memorial Scholarship
Andrew Nibourg Scholarship
Mr. Rahn & Sierra Taylor
Quinton Van Straten & Mrs. M. Baltimore
Grace Chapman Sierra Taylor
MAILER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Mrs. Y. Cassidy ATB FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP Mr. C. Raab KEYERA CORP - Nevis Gas Plant Mr. J. Tennant HARVEY HENNEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Mr. H. Hennel DR. SCOTT RAIRDAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Ms. J. Moore STETTLER ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Ms. S. Templeton
Keirsten Docherty Erika Yates Terrance Corbett Danae Chostner Alexandria Hamelin Annelle Lynham Meggan Schultz Annelle Lynham Shelby Gauthier Carly Wiens Katherine Fraser Jennifer Meyer Nicole Vanderlee Kieran Rost Brianne Dowling Autumn Woelk Jacob Williams Jordan Bauman Jessa Heatherington Alyssa Henderson Abigail Spencer Kalie Tulan Tyler Marko Grace Chapman Keirsten Docherty Dacia Gramlick Rebecca Harvey Tristan Laughlin Matthew McCulloch Jennifer Meyer Cassidy Munholland Alicia Nibourg David O’Donnell Brett Rider Morgan VanDusen Erin Yaremico Allison Yates Erkia Yates Johan Bouwer Kodi Nichols Denver McComish Matthew McCulloch Morgan VanDusen Tim Gardner Grace Chapman Lize-Mari Bouwer Kaylee Somerville Ryland Stefanik Erin Switenky Dacia Gramlick
MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP Mrs. A. Switenky Krista Froese BEULAH AND LESTER LOHR SCHOLARSHIP Matthew McCulloch Sydney Poapst Mrs. E. Strandquist WM. E. HAY FINE ARTS BOARD AWARD Talyor Marko Miss. S. Lovell David O’Donnell “AVERAGE ANDREW”SCHOLARSHIP Cassidy Munholland Miss. S. Lovell BOB STEWART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Stefan Du Toit Miss. A. Henderson, Wm. E. Hay Athletic Board KINSMEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Mr. D. Fleischhacker Gr. 12 Academic Keirsten Docherty Gr. 11 Comm. Tech. Mark Bengert Gr. 12 Foods Alicia Nibourg Gr. 12 Comm. Tech. Maverick Wilford MERIT CONTRACTORS SCHOLARSHIP Dylan Wilford Mr. G. Goodrich ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SCHOALRSHIPS Mrs. S. Mitchell Gr. 12 Academic Matthew McCulloch David O’Donnell Gr. 10 Automotives Alex Geddes Govenor General’s Medal & Gr. 10 Building Const. Cass Docherty Gr. 10 Fabrication Brandon Sukkau Vera Hansen Scholarship Gr. 10 Foods Rebecca Rahn Keirsten Docherty & Mr. N. Baharally Gr. 10 Comm. Tech. Hannah McKay
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AWARDS CONTINUED ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SCHOALRSHIPS Mrs. S. Mitchell Gr. 11 Foods Gr. 11 Building Const. Gr. 11 Comm. Tech. Gr. 12 - Mr. Gray Gr. 12 - Paul Berg VISION CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIPS Mr. D. GROVER Gr. 12 - Academic Gr. 11 - Dig. Photo. Gr. 10 - Dig. Photo. Gr. 10 - Comm. Tech. I.O.D.E. FRONTENAC CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Mrs. E. Senft ACADEMIC Gr. 9 Gr. 10 Gr. 11 Gr. 12
RHINEHART “BOBBY” CORNELSSEN SCHOLARSHIPS Mrs. A. Du Toit OTTO & ROSA SCHOLARSHIPS Mrs. A. Morton EDNA CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIPS Mr. G. Moorlag ROYAL PURPLE SCHOLARSHIPS Mrs. M. Swaren Mrs. L. Stanley
ROYAL BANK STETTLER SCHOLARSHIP Mrs A. Morton HEARTLAND AUTO SUPPLY AWARD Mr. W. Aspenes
Carly Wiens Clayton Page Jordan Lee Cassidy Munholland Jennifer Meyer
Jennifer Meyer Allison Yates Brianna Webb Ania Bohn Nick Klys
Johan Bouwer Paul Du Toit Breanna Hofer Keirsten Docherty Dacia Gramlick Rebecca Harvey Allison Yates Erika Yates Rebecca Harvey Matthew McCulloch Peter McNaughton Jessica Nelson David O’Donnell Erin Yaremcio Erika Yates Shelby Gauthier Schubert Hernando Christopher Orlick Brianna Webb Todd Yaremcio Rebecca Harvey Adam Standage
ANDREW NIBOURG SCHOLARSHIP Mrs. M. Baltimore
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VERA HANSEN SCHOLARSHIPS Mrs. D. Enyedy
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VERA HANSEN VALEDICTORIAN SCHOLARSHIP Mr. P. Barron INTER PIPELINE FUND DISCOVERY AWARD Mrs. C. Neitz WILHEM KRAUTT SCHOLARSHIP Mr. D. Goodwin CLASS OF 1968-70 SCHOLARSHIPS Mr. W. Aspenes I.O.D.E. FRONTENAC BURSARIES Mrs. E. Senft I.O.D.E HANSEN BURSARY Mrs. E. Senft COLIN CASSIDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Mr. & Mrs. T. Cassidy
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Honors Grade 9 2014-15 Bouwer, Johan Brower, Shayna Coenen, Harmen Collard, Abby Cornelssen, Riley Deaver, Rachael Derr, Keyonna Diegel, Sadie Forseth, Caitlin Froese, Krysta Hogg, Garrett Jensen, Soren Kobi, Megan Kuefler, Madison Loeppky, Hailey Marko, Avery Miller, Kaylsta Miller, Maria Myshaniuk, Kayla Perkins, Taylor Poapst, Sydney Switenky, James Torgerson, Mikalya UnKauf, Kathleen Vogel, Rachelle Webb Bailey Yaremcio, Robyn Grade 10 2014-15 Adam, Cloe Bohn, Ania Brausen, Jenna Chostner, Danae Du Toit, Paul Gundersen, Taylor Hamelin, Alexandria Heatherington, Jessa Heintz, Mackenzie Henderson, Alyssa Kent, Breanne Lane, Jordan Lomeland, Ivan Lynham, Aanelle McKay, Hanna Montpellier, Carson Paulson, Hunter Rahn, Rebecca Roper, Megan Schultz, Meggan Smkith, Laura
Spencer, Abigail St. Denis, Keegan Stewart, Kallie Sukkau, Brandon Thorsteinsson, Roam Tulan, Kalie Van Skiver, Samantha Walls, Melanie Zitaruk, Alexandra Grade 11 2014-15 Bouwer, Lize-Mari Gauthier, Shelby Hall, Olivia Hankins, Mackenzie Hernando, Schubert Hofer, Breanna Moir, Owen Orlick, Christopher Roper, Brett Schilling, Shayla Schultz, Shayla Somerville, Kaylee Somerville, Matthew Stefanik, Ryland Switenky, Erin Sylvester, Matthew Webb, Brianna Wells, Tyrra Wiens, Carly Wilson, Jacob Yaremico, Todd Zuk, Olivia Grade 12 2014-15 Chapman, Grace Docherty, Keirsten Gramlick, Dacia Harvey, Rebecca Laughlin, Tristan McCulloch, Matthew Meyer, Jennifer Munholland, Cassidy Nibourg, Alicia O’Donnell, David Rider, Brett VanDusen, Morgan Yaremcia, Erin Yates, Allison Yates, Erika
Andrew Bauman Dylan Wilford
H.A.T.S. SCHOLARSHIP Mrs. D. Hebert
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PREMIER’S PLAQUE Mrs. B. MacDonald
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Royal Canadian Legion Scholarships - Grade 10 Alex Geddes, Cass Docherty, Brandon Sakkau, Rebecca Rahn, Hanna McKay & Steven Lockhart
Royal Purple Scholarships Shelby Gauthier, Shubert Hernando, Christopher Orlick, Brianna Webb, Todd Yaremico, Mrs. M. Swaren & Mrs. L. Stanely
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Library prepares for spooky time
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continued from page 7 Tickets are still available for the TIFF Film Circuit movies at the Jewel Theatre. There are five films left in the series and they’ll be shown on the first Monday of each month. Our next movie is “What We Did on Our Holiday” starring David Tennant, Rosamund Pike and Billy Connolly. The Globe and Mail describes it this way: “What We Did on Our Holiday is a modest, winning comedy that overtly sneaks in its wisdom about life, worries and what really matters.” The movie will be showing on Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Passes and tickets are available at the library and Jewel Theatre. Keep an eye out for additional activities on our website (spl.prl.ab.ca) and Facebook page. And if you have an activity you’d like to do/see at the library, feel free to approach us.
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AGRICULTURE SECTION
BEES There is more than a buzz to beekeeping
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Bee business keeps Stettler man a busy bee
STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER
Starting in spring and all through until autumn’s frost knocks down Canada’s plant life, little black and yellow buzzing bees help our flowers, crops, and trees survive and thrive. And while doing so, create a rather lucrative crop of honey, which Ron Greidanus harvests all summer long with the help of his beekeepers.
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Greidanus opened Greidanus Honeybee Farm in 1998 with the help of his father, who ran a honey business, the Greidanus Honey Mill, in High River. He and his siblings have all branched out into their own honey businesses, making beekeeping and honey gathering a family affair. “My family’s been doing this a long, long time,” he said, indicating that it began shortly after the end of the Second World War
when his uncle immigrated to Canada. “My grandparents fought in the resistance against the Nazis,” he explained. When, after the war, Holland forced conscription, they put their son and daughter on a boat to New York.” While the daughter settled in the eastern United States, that son — his uncle — headed west, eventually marrying a girl in Alberta. “His father-in-law had a few hobby hives,”
Greidanus explained. When his father came over with his family — including Greidanus, who was born in Holland — he had to decide what to do now that he was in Canada. His uncle suggested beekeeping, and it stuck. With his uncle in Brooks and his father in High River, the Greidanus beekeeping dynasty was born. Greidanus estimates about a fourth of Alberta’s honeybees are owned by the Greidanus family, both directly under the Greidanus
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The thick top layer of a hive is peeled back to show the thriving bee colony below. The bees, sensing danger, boil to the upper edges of the hive, stingers sticking up so that any creature that puts their hands, paws or mouth on the hive getting a stinging rebuke. name and others. “Dad’s operation has branched off with all the kids, the cousins branched off as well,” he said. “There’s about 300,000 hives owned by us.” The Greidanus operations are all competitors, but friendly ones that often work together to help with things like buying equipment and containers. The buying power allows them quicker service and better discounts. Greidanus tends to the basic honey bee. He buys them from all over, queens and starter colonies from California, New Zealand and Hawaii. The starter colonies come with the queen and
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the workers needed to tend to her so she can grow the hive. “There’s 5,000 bees to start,” Greidanus said. By the end of the season, if a hive’s growth is on track, there’ll be between 60,000 and 80,000 bees in a colony. “We started with about 40 sites in Stettler County,” Greidanus said, indicating a map with pins and stickers marking hive locations. “Every year, we grow.” This year, Greidanus tended to 39,000 hives, with about 700 of them wintering well and splitting into a second cluster this year. continued on page 17
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Bee business keeps Stettler man a busy bee continued from page 16 But what does this mean in honey? “Hive honey production varies per hive,” Greidanus said, with factors like weather, location, parasites and illnesses playing a factor in how well a hive produces. “The average is 120-140 pounds (of honey) per hive.” This year was a good year, with Greidanus bringing in about 180 pounds of honey per hive, though his best year was in 2006, when he brought in 288 pounds per hive. Workers go out to the hives, which are in wooden boxes with wooden slat honeycombs which can “slide out” to be harvested. Once bees get to producing wax, though, there’s no sliding going on. Hive workers have to use pry bars to pull the slats of honeycomb out, and need a good deal of physical strength to do it — all while bees are angrily buzzing around. Beekeepers use smoke to dissuade bees from stinging, though it’s not calming as many people think, Greidanus said. “Smoke doesn’t make bees calm,” he said. “It makes them think the hive is on fire.” When that happens, bees go into survival mode rather than aggression mode, he explained, and begin eating honey so they can go and start a new hive somewhere else. Still, “you get stung often enough,” he said. His staff wear loose coveralls to help keep bees from stinging, along with nets around the face to keep bees out of the hair. However, he doesn’t let his workers wear gloves, as he believes that bare hands keep his keepers gentle with the bees. “It’s about getting stung less rather than not being stung at all,” he said. Greidanus brings a lot of his workers in from outside of Canada, as the work is seasonal and finding people with the right experience isn’t easy here in Canada. That doesn’t mean that someone who wants to raise bees as a hobby is going to find the doors closed to them. “We help a bunch of
hobbyists,” Greidanus said, explaining that he’s rather free with helping people learn the trade he’s known his whole life. “The biggest beekeeper in Alberta got his start working for my father,” he noted, indicating it’s a family trend. Once hives are harvested, they’re brought back to his shop just south of Buttermilk slough, where they go through the honey extractor. The hive boards are spun quickly, with centrifugal force pulling the honey out of the combs. The now empty combs are sent down the line while honey goes into a vat, where it’s separated from the wax. Bee decline? Greidanus isn’t entirely sure if he believes neonicotinoids, a tabacco-based pesticide, is the cause of the bee decline. He hasn’t seen it here, with most of his hives doing very well. “It’s a pesticide,” he said. “It kills bugs, including bees, but people don’t realize how closely these businesses work with the industry.” He noted that killing off bees would kill off the company’s profi t, since bees are needed for pollination. Instead, he believes the versa destructor, a spider mite, is a
bigger cause of colony collapse. The mite chews on the bee in its earliest stages, leaving scarring behind that makes bees succeptible to illnesses and viruses, and a generally shorter lifespan — so short at times that the bee never collects any honey. Other risks include bacterial infections, like the American Falbrood, which is easily treated but spreads quickly. There’s only two types of antibiotics that can be used by beekeepers, and one only very rarely. With resistances growing, bacterial infections are becoming harder to stamp out. Viral infections are usually able to make inroads due to the scarring caused by mites, Greidanus explained. Then there’s bears. “Bears don’t actually want the honey,” Greidanus explained, noting that Winnie the Poo is the exception. “What they really want is the protein — the bees and pupae inside the honey combs.” Greidanus said he hasn’t had trouble with bears in years, but this year a bear sow and cub knocked down several hives and lunched on some of his colonies.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership received with lukewarm reaction MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, which was concluded earlier this month on Monday, Oct. 5 in Ottawa after five years of negotiations, includes a free trade agreement with 12 Pacific countries that is considered to benefit Canada’s economy. The countries in the agreement are Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States and Vietnam. According to Jan Stomp, president, National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the biggest mistake farm leaders and dairy farmers of Canada are making is accepting and approving compensation packages. “This is the first time that a trade agreement is weakening supply management and the federal government offers compensation to producers,” said Stomp. “This principally destroys the fact that Canadian supply management does not need subsidy, as the three pillars of supply management of import control, production discipline by producers (always enough milk, never too much) and rewarded with cost of production is a formula, which doesn’t need government subsidy or bailout.” Explaining his perspective further
Stomp added, “Dairy producers in Canada produce under a stringent quality control system, No bovine growth hormones are permitted in Canada and thereby allowable bacteria count in raw milk are substantially lower in Canada then the US.” But with the implementation of TPP, this will no longer be the case. “Hypocritically, when it comes to trade, all of a sudden these lower standards somewhere else are not allowed to form a barrier between domestically produced better products versus inferior product imported,” said Stomp. However, most cattle and dairy farmers have reacted to the agreement sceptically as they try to make sense of the full impact. “The full extent of the TPP agreement, with all its details, is not yet known, but the first reaction from a dairy farmer’s perspective is one of disappointment, to have allowed any concessions,” said Heini Hehli, a dairy farmer. “However, I have to say that it could have been worse, because the Canadian dairy farmers face a lot of challenges, in terms of pricing, imports and new technology.” Explaining his stand further, Hehli added that a lot of the dairy imports come from world regions where production costs are a mere fraction of Canadian production cost because of warmer cli-
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mate or cheaper labour. “A Canadian dairy producer cannot compete with those costs, and also some dairy imports are subsidized by the governments, in order to make exports cheaper into Canada,” said Hehli. “Besides, new technology in the dairy product manufacturing is a real challenge for dairy producers, an area where we as dairy farmers have to adapt our production.” Whether the TPP is any different for cattle farmers, Wayne Skocdopole, a Big Valley cattle rancher weighed in, and said, “Hopefully it will eventually create more markets for our livestock, which will in turn put more dollars in the producers’ pocket.” “I don’t think this will have any immediate effect, it will be a process that happens over time,” said Skocdopole. According to the TPP agreement, Canadian products will have preferential market access to all TPP countries, ensuring that Canadians have a competitive edge over competitors outside TPP, from producers to processors. But Skocdopole feels “there is no way of knowing how true it is until things start to happen. Looks good as a policy, hopefully it will create good change over time.” For Jan Stomp the repercussions of such an agreement have far-reaching conse-
quences. “The chaos in the international dairy market, with prices way below cost of production everywhere, comes from a relentless push for unregulated supply of milk, endless growth of New Zealand milk output, drastic reduction of import by China, liberalization of supply restrictions in Europe and steady growth in US output,” said Stomp. “This is the cause of failing economic conditions for dairy farmers everywhere, and Canadian dairy farmers, who are absolutely not the cause of this economic failure are asked to solve the problems by sacrificing their system that ‘does’ work for farmers and citizens alike.” According to Stomp, dairy farmers of Canada are “expressing relief” about production cuts of only three and a quarter per cent for this round and the compensation for loss of income and quota values. “The federal government has only been forthcoming with a limited part of the whole TPP text, part of the reason for limited information being the negative impact its full revelation may have on the federal election outcome on Oct. 19,” added Stomp. “Ontario and Quebec are the largest dairy producer provinces and Conservative verbal support for supply management is translating into votes.”
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Samuel Lee brings a world view to Stettler Vet Clinic STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER A love of working with cattle and praise of Canada from friends who’d worked here has brought New Zealand veterinarian Samuel Lee to Stettler to practice his craft. The 27-year old comes from a “small farming town” on the South Island of New Zealand, and arrived in Calgary and headed to Stettler at the end of July with his partner Julia. “I had heard many positive travel stories from friends and family members who had visited Canada,” Lee said. He decided to apply for a work and travel visa in New Zealand as part of a program for young adults under 30 years of age. “I was interested in Canada’s beef industry and quickly learned that Alberta had a lot of beef cows,” he noted, explaining how he made the decision to choose Alberta out of all the options available to him in Canada. “I researched veterinarian jobs available within the province, and the Stettler Veterinary Clinic had an advertised job that suited me.” Lee takes the place of veterinarian Caroline Horsley, who, in an unrelated career decision, has
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New Zealander Samuel Lee, who’s one of the newest veterinarians at the Stettler Veterinary Clinic, prepares a dose of antibiotics for a bovine patient. gone to New Zealand to practice her craft. Since arriving in July, it’s been a bevy of new experiences for the New Zealander, including experiences with animals — or their handiwork — that do not exist in his home nation. “In my first week of work I was asked to assist with a ‘quill dog,’” he recalled, admitting he had no idea what a “quill dog” was. “As there are no porcupines in New Zealand, I was unaware how much damage a por-
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cupine could inflict when a dog strayed too close.” He admitted he was “very impressed” when he first saw the “quill dog” walk through the clinic door with his face full of black and white, and very painful, quills. “I have quickly learned how to remove quills and help these often agitated patients,” Lee said. “I also (learned) about ‘Serial Quillers,’ a term often used by the veterinary staff to describe a dog that has had a face full of quills more than once.”
While Lee can work with companion pets like dogs and cats, his passion and focus is on livestock medicine. His story isn’t that of the farm boy who grew up on the farm, caring for animals and crops and deciding to follow in the family tradition, however. “I did not grow up on a farm,” Lee said. “I always enjoyed learning about farming and observing wildlife as a boy.” Even still, it wasn’t until his final year of high school that Lee de-
cided he wanted to pursue veterinary science, a program at Massey University in New Zealand. In 2010, he graduated with a bachelor of Veterinary Science. “I have since enjoyed learning how a variety of animals function and adapt to their environment both in the wild and in a farming situation,” he noted. Including quill dogs. New Zealand is a very agricultural country, with a population of 4 million people, 30 million sheep, four million beef cows and eight million dairy cows, Lee noted. His experience back home had him doing a lot of work with sheep and beef farms, dairy cows and at times deer. “Working dogs are also very common, especially Huntaways, a New Zealand breed designed to bark at sheep,” he explained. A desire to see the world and work with cattle brought Lee to Canada, where he’s relishing a chance to broaden his CV. “I enjoy working with both large animals and companion animals, however my love of the outdoors and interest in farming systems fuels
my interest in large animal work,” he noted. “I enjoy meeting farmers and getting my hands dirty however my view on working outside might change once I experience my first Canadian winter!” Canadian holidays, like Thanksgiving and Halloween, are completely new to the New Zealander, who will be tackling his first pumpkin carving this month. Canada’s lived up to the hype from family and friends, he said. “I expected people to be friendly,” he said. “(I expected) beautiful scenery and interesting wildlife, all which have proven true. Most people I meet are welcoming and have made my transition into Stettler life easy.” He said one of his early highlights was visiting the rocky mountains and the prairies. But not all has been as expected. “Peoples’ love of Tim Hortons, pumpkin pie and enthusiasm about Halloween,” were all unexpected, Lee said. “I’ve been very impressed by the number of Jack’o’Lanterns and decorations seen around Stettler as Oct. 31 approaches.”
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Community gardens, creating a sense of fraternity and bonding MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler officially launched its third community gardens last month, in Sept. 2015, an indication of what is possible if communities come together and care enough to build something. Speaking about the benefits of community gardens, Rob Spencer, chair, Stettler community gardens subcommittee of the Heartland Beautification Commitee, said, “There are a number of benefits of community gardens, because first of all, we have repurposed some waste or less attractive spaces into a functional and, in most cases, more attractive space.” “Additionally, those spaces are now creating a community or social space for people to come together and interact,” Spencer added. “People have a space where they can grow their
own healthy vegetables, as well as capture some horticultural therapy of growing plants at a low cost.” When community members participate in community gardens, either as a gardener or volunteer, they take away a sense of ownership or buy-in, which help them to protect the space. Discussing the etiquette of people who are a part of this venture, Spencer said, “They are positive and respectful and care about the success of the overall space.” However, community gardens are only possible if organizations are willing to award grants and funding. Acknowledging the generosity of these organizations, Spencer said, “We’ve been able to access funds each year from the Town of Stettler’s Heartland Beautification Committee’s budget.”
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The third community gardens of Stettler is located at the east end of 51 Avenue, in the east end of the town. It was completed with an additional grant of $2,000 from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TDFEF). “Additionally, we’ve received close to $20,000 from two separate grants from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TDFEF), one for about $18,000 to build the second community gardens and a second for $2,000 for trees/shrubs at the third community gar-
dens,” added Spencer. No community project is complete without volunteers. According to Spencer, all the community gardens were made possible by a “tonne of in-kind hours of labour from the schools”, the community and other donations from business-
es, mostly in the form of discounts or donations of tools. Recalling how the first community gardens in Stettler came about, Spencer said, “The initial concept came about through Alberta Health Services and a group of people from various
groups and organizations in the community, as well as individuals.” “The idea was to decide what they would look like in Stettler, which led to the formation of a community forum, held to discuss it and then it just grew from there,” said Spencer. In a world where interaction has been minimized by technological advances, the concept of social spaces such as the community gardens is unique. “I think that community gardens are an important part of Stettler, as it brings so many people together that wouldn’t interact otherwise and I expect that they’ll continue to contribute for years to come,” said Spencer. “Depending on the format of the gardens, they can serve a range of purposes, with ours, we are accomplishing what we set out to accomplish.”
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Do you have a succession plan for your farm or small business? PETER BOYS BOYS FINANCIAL SERVICES A recent Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) study found over half of all farm, small business owners in Canada had no plan, as to what will happen to the family business when they’re done with it. Only nine per cent of farms and small businesses families had a formal succession plan, and the primary reasons farm and small business owner families are reluctant to start into the process are as follows: 1) Fear of loss of control or identity 2) Fear of losing wealth 3) Fear of family conflict. So when it comes to planning for the future of our family farms or small businesses, it seems, there is a pressing need for less talk about starting into the process and a lot more action to
develop the process. The fault doesn’t just lie with farmers and business owners, but also with advisors not addressing the above issues in the planning process. Our experience shows that it’s possible to work around these fears given sufficient lead time to develop a sale or transition plan for the exiting generation. For many families fear of conflict can be the more stubborn one, yet it can be managed too. Things like choosing a successor often means saying no to somebody else and if that someone it’s your kid, that’s pretty hard to do! What we advisors need is sufficient time to set up structures such as incorporating, holding companies, family trusts, etc. to maximize sale proceeds, plus willingness by the owners to communicate and work with family members on the sale or transition.
Please don’t put off starting into your family’s sale or transition process, because if forced into because of disability, illness or death leaves us insufficient time to put the needed strategies in place to minimize the tax hit and other negative consequences. Plus things such as out of date wills or not having wills can be a ticking time bomb when an unexpected premature death occurs. Only having one spouse on title on farm land means the loss of their $1 million of lifetime capital gains exemption room. So please get started with your plan today, call us to set up a review appointment so that we can put our team to work for you. We are happy to come out to your farm or business for a chat and to discuss your individual family situation, hopes and dreams.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Challenges faced by cow calf operations and livestock industry MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER The challenges faced by cow-calf operations are separate from that of the livestock industry at large. But some of the pressing issues that animal husbandry sector in Alberta faces, or specifically Stettler are facing, are similar throughout Canada. “Marketing our product to the USA has been a challenge due to the country of origin labeling (COOL) regulations,” said Calvert Haustein, a dairy farmer, based out of Erskine. “Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), a disease among cows, and drought this year has decreased herd size in many areas by forcing producers to sell.” According to Haustein, this has allowed for calf
and fat cattle prices to increase, which is a positive for the producer, but many feedlots don’t have enough cattle or feed to run at full capacity. “There are ongoing talks to remove COOL or apply retaliating tariffs to end COOL to help open up the US market again to large volumes of Canadian cattle,” added Haustein. However, for the cow calf operations, the hurdles are slightly different. “Throughout Alberta this year, with widespread drought, there is diminished hay crops causing the cost of hay to increase by close to 50 per cent,” said Kevin Shuckburgh, a cow-calf producer. “Now that’s a good problem to have if you are in the business of selling hay but becomes adverse if you
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Challenges facing cow-calf operations this year include the early spring drought, which has increased the cost, and reliance upon, feed like hay. cannot feed your herd with what you produce.” For instance, half of what that cow sells for in the fall, would go towards feeding the cow through the winter. “Nutrition testing of feed and forage plays a huge role as a person can optimize the amount of feed and supplements required to get the herd through the winter,” said Shuckburgh. “This will ensure that a person is not ‘feeding blind’ and keep cost in check, and there are many nutritionists available to help farmers optimize these inputs.”
According to Shuckburgh, with the lack of hay available this year, many cow calf producers chose to put up silage or green feed. Speaking of the many problems that small cow calf producers are facing, Shuckburgh said, “First and foremost is the cost of doing business, as inflation increases throughout the years you are producing a commodity that will not necessarily track in the same direction.” According to Shuckburgh, with the cost living, land, equipment and supplies con-
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tinually on the rise, there is never any guarantee that the price of a calf in the fall will cover input costs. “It’s a chance you take, as the cost of everything increases you have a choice to make between getting more efficient or increasing herd size to overcome shrinking margins,” said Shuckburgh. “The thing to remember is that a high percentage of people work per hour and get paid for that hour’s work so over the course of a year you can budget, based off what your guaranteed income is.” Speaking of raising cattle, Shuckburgh said, “For many cow calf operations there is one payment a year and that’s the day the calves are sold.” “You can budget based off speculation but until the cheque is in your hands, it’s all up in the air,” added Shuckburgh. “You have to truly love what you are doing to live like this. The last two years have been great as far as cattle prices go, but many years prior this was not the case.” Shuckburgh mentioned that increasing land cost is another issue. “Land prices continue
to rise,” said Shuckburgh. “The first piece of land we purchased 15 years ago goes for the same amount as the land we bought two years ago, which has now doubled, so the land payment cuts deep into your bottom line as time goes on.” According to Shuckburgh, many grain farmers continue to expand as they are forced to farm more acres, and it works the same way for beef producers as far as increasing input cost. “When this happens you find a lot more land being used to grow cash crops as the landlord often makes more money off of simple cash rent as against pasture rent,” added Shuckburgh. “As time goes on with margins shrinking on what was once a self-sustaining farm, you are often finding the one if not both the husband and wife working off the farm to sustain their way of life.” Explaining further, Shuckburgh said, “If it sounds like a business, it’s because it is, because a small cattle farmer is a little bit of everything from a veterinarian, mechanic, welder, accountant, carpenter, and equipment operator.”
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The Buffalo Lake Naturalists was formed in 1973, to encourage local Albertans to increase their knowledge and appreciation of natural history. According to Higgins, the objective of the nature club was to work towards conservation of natural areas and native species of animal and plant life, to help prevent misuse of natural resources, and to promote the study of natural history through various channels of communication, fi eld trips, outdoor activities and inventories. “Our monthly topics are generally related to nature and natural history, and usually aligned with the objectives of the club,” said Higgins. “We have approximately 25 members and have monthly
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Canola storage considerations as winter approaches
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Due to the speed at which damage can occur, producers need to watch for potential canola storage problems as fall transitions into early winter. “Canola seed’s high oil content makes it very susceptible to deterioration in storage. As such, canola is stored at a lower seed moisture level to prevent spoilage,” says Neil Whatley, crop specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “Safe, long-term canola storage is at or below eight per cent moisture content and cooler than 15 degrees Celsius., Declining outside air temperatures also need to be properly dealt with to ensure safe storage.” Canola respires or goes through a ‘sweat’ period for up to six weeks after being binned. “Even if it’s initially binned dry, canola should continue to be monitored. Respiring canola generates additional heat and moisture, creating an unstable condition. This instability can potentially result in hot spots or mould growth, and when mould begins to form, it creates more heat that accelerates the spread of more mould growth. Therefore, aerating stored canola during its respiration period is important.
Spoilage can be eliminated if the canola is sufficiently conditioned to the point where the aeration cooling front moves entirely through to the top of the grain mass.” Changing outside air temperatures in the spring and fall causes repeated moisture cycles in a bin, permitting moisture to concentrate in certain bin areas, and potentially leading to spoilage and heating. As outside air temperatures decline during October and November, the grain nearest to the outside bin edges cools first. This cooling system then migrates downward along the bin edge, and then upward through the central core. “As this cooling system migrates, it gathers moisture and warmth that creates a pocket of humid and warmer air at the top of the central grain core where spoilage and heating can begin,” says Whatley. “So, as outside air temperatures decline, aeration fans should be operated again until canola at the top of the bin is cooled to the average daily temperature. Due to continuously declining outside air temperatures, it is wise to aerate repeatedly until the whole bin of canola
is between zero and five degrees C. November is an important month to check canola bins again to see if they are stable going into winter as temperatures drop below zero degrees C and stay there.” Producers may also consider turning one third of the canola bulk out of a full bin by truck in November. “This would be the method used if aeration is not possible, but may be an important task to complete in November even if aeration isn’t used. Moving the grain disrupts the moisture cycle created by declining outside temperatures, cooling the grain mass and reducing the risk of spoilage. Even if bin temperature is being monitored with sensors, this may not provide a complete reading of the whole bin as problems may emerge in pockets away from the sensors. So, turning the grain ensures cooling as well as allowing producers to smell the grain as they are moving it to let them know if any grain is in the first stages of spoilage. If green counts, moisture, weeds or dockage are high, turning the whole bin may be safest.” continued on page 26
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Milking robots increase automation without sacrificing animal care STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER The days of hand-milking cows is well-over over in Canada outside of hobbyists, with dairy farmers using some sort of automation to get the job done faster and cleaner than ever before. For most farmers, that means rounding up the cattle and securing them in a barn where they can attach them to a milking machine, placing suction-powered cups on the cow’s udder’s teats. Milking five cows by hand would take about an hour, according to “Farm School,” a document created by the Farm Life Project in Ohio to educate students about farm life, noted. “With a milking machine, you could milk 100 cows in the same time.” Still, using milking machines and rounding up and cleaning cows takes time. A farmer needs to milk his cows two or three times a day in order to avoid the cow becoming uncomfortable. To do this, the farmer must lead a cow into the milking parlour, clean the cow’s udder and teats, hook the bovine up to the machine, and then when done undo it all and bring the cows out. Still, that automation makes it easier for farmers to milk their herds, allowing for larger herds with less help. Cornel Primrose and his family, who live just south of Big Valley, have gone one step further into the realm of automation. Cornel and his wife, Cremona, grew up in Stettler County, he in Big Valley and she in Erskine, both growing up on farm families where milking cows was part of life. When they went out on their own and began farming, they decided they wanted to go into dairy farming – it was where their passion was. To keep costs down, though, they began investigating different automation options. As fledgling farmers, with a growing family, getting their operation off the ground and running at a minimal cost was important, at least until they were established and could start bringing in milk money. After some research and
discussion, the Primroses decided to go with a fully robotic milking operation. It cut down on the human cost of milking animals without sacrificing animal quality of life, something that was very important to the Primrose farmers. They had no interest in seeing their herd of cows shackled day in and out for the sake of a tank of milk. Except for during training or when cows are new to the herd, the Primrose Farm cows are all milked hands-free by a machine and are loose and comfortable in a barn. There’s no need for either Cornel or Cremona, or their daughters, to gather and lead cows, wash them, or hook them up. The cows do all the work. Primrose Farms has two milking robots, automated machines which wash down the udder and milk the cows. The machines are located through a series of gates which could be described as similar to the gates located at the entrances to stores. As a cow goes through, the gate locks, preventing another cow from going in. Cows are trained to go into the machine through a treat system – sweet hay and special tidbits are released by the robot, so whenever the cow wants a treat or wants to be milked, they go into the machine. “The training takes a few weeks,” Cornel said. “They pick it up pretty quick.”
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All that can be seen of this cow inside the milking robot is her hocks and udders, which are being milked as she eats a special feed treat that’s deposited in a bin for her enjoyment. It can be tough at first to convince new cows to go through those gates and into the narrow machines, but once they’re used to it, Cornel said he never has to help out. Once in the machine, a computer chip imbedded in the cow tells the machine the cow’s details. A disinfecting wash is sprayed over the udder and brushes clean each teat. Then, using a laser-guided system, the machine measures where those teats are and fastens the suction cups to them one by one. While the cow munches on her treat, the machine sucks the milk free, sending it through tubing to be deposited in the milk storage tank. When the cow wants free, the machine releases her and she goes out the
gate, opening it for the next cow. Before the next cow comes in, however, the machine cleans itself, flushing out any debris left behind by its previous occupant and cleaning the suction cups. The machine does more than just milk cows though. It checks the
cow’s health. Mastitis in dairy cattle can be fatal. It’s a persistent, inflammatory reaction of the udder tissue, and can not only decrease the quality of milk provided by the cow, but prevent milking all-together or even result in the cow’s death. It’s the most common
disease amongst dairy cattle in the United States and thus is the most costly as well. The machine monitors for mastitis as well as other illnesses and milk-quality problems, alerting the farmer. The machines come with fully-integrated smart-phone applications, making is easy for the farmer to know when there’s a problem, or check the results, leaving him or her free to go and do other things, like harvest crops or tend to other animals on the property – something the Primrose family has done as they’ve branched out to own some goats, pigs, and free-range chickens, as well as grow their own animal feed. Primrose Farms isn’t the only completely automated system being used in the area, with several farmers — including Cornel’s own inlaws in Erskine — on board with the automated milking robots.
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The days when the family farm provided meat and dairy products primarily are a thing of the past, not only across Canada but across continents. With small-scale family farms being replaced by large-scale factory farms, certification programs have been put in place with labeling of products, whether it’s meat or dairy. “There are a number of certification programs available to producers who wish to reach niche markets,” said Amanda Haustein, well-versed with labeling. “Each program has its own set of regulations to be met to earn the labeling.” According to Haustein, organic products are third-party labeled and certified. “Although it depends on different products, Canada has its own set of national standards,” added Haustein. “Organic products are almost always third party labeled and certified, and there is a process to go through to meet the requirements.” According to the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS), approximately 98 per cent of Canada’s eggs are laid by battery cage hens. Calves of dairy cows are often confined to veal crates and fed a restricted diet to produce soft, pale flesh. With such rigorous conditions, accord-
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Producers may also consider turning one third of the canola bulk out of a full bin by truck in November. “This would be the method used if aeration is not possible, but may be an important task to complete in November even if aeration isn’t used. Moving the grain disrupts the moisture cycle created by declining outside temperatures, cooling the grain mass and reducing the risk of spoilage. Even if bin temperature is being
monitored with sensors, this may not provide a complete reading of the whole bin as problems may emerge in pockets away from the sensors. So, turning the grain ensures cooling as well as allowing producers to smell the grain as they are moving it to let them know if any grain is in the first stages of spoilage. If green counts, moisture, weeds or dockage are high, turning the whole bin may be safest.” Extra caution is required in unique circumstances,
adds Whatley. “Canola that was stored with a higher green seed count has higher moisture content than your average mature canola seed, potentially increasing spoilage risk. Such canola should be delivered as soon as possible to prevent spoilage, which could result in further price reduction. Extra attentiveness is also required when canola is stored in large bins, especially tall and narrow bin types that can reduce aeration air flow due to increased compaction.”
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Cougars, Panthers bring home win, loss from Sylvan Lake STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Cougars and Stettler Panthers headed to Sylvan Lake this past Saturday, Oct. 17, to face a solid team and the league champions respectively. The Cougars squared off against the Lions in the afternoon, with Sylvan Lake starting the game strong with a quick touchdown in the first quarter. Catching on to their style of play, the Cougars shifted focus to their defence, shutting down the Sylvan Lake’s aggressive runners. “They caught on to their tactics and made sure that didn’t happen again,” Laurie Myshaniuk, a team spokesperson, said. “Stettler kept control of the ball and were very successful in blocking (the Lions’) passes.” The game ended in
victory for the Cougars, and by a handsome margin of 56-8. At one point, it looked like the Lions would narrow the gap, but the Cougars defense dug in. “The Cougars’ defense was able to shut down the Lions in the (Cougars’) own 10 yard line, robbing them of the chance at another touchdown,” Myshaniuk said. “The Lions were trying hard to break the wall of the Cougars but just could not do it.” Panthers take a pounding in Sylvan Lake It wasn’t a great Saturday for the Panthers in Sylvan Lake, where they faced the defending league champions, ending in a 36-0 loss. “They were bigger, stronger,” said coach Ernie Shirreff. “I don’t know about faster, but they played a very physical game.” The Panthers were quickly handicapped by
the loss of key players to injuries, including a concussion that will sideline half-back David Butterwick for the next game at least, if not more. “That’s a real loss,” Shirreff said. The game was 16-0 by half-time, with the Panthers’ defence keeping the Sylvan Lake line from making any gigantic inroads. But injuries and exhaustion from trying to shut down the physically dominant team wore the Panthers out and the game became a “blow-out” by the fourth quarter, Shirreff noted. “It was a very physical contest,” he said. “(The Panthers) played hard and they played well. That score is uglier than the game was.” The team is currently tied for third place with Lacombe, who they face this Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. in Stettler.
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No. 11 Steele Nichols of Cougars tackles and takes down the Sylvan Lake ball runner.
Lightning back on track, despite defeat MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler Lightning lost to Banff Academy Bears 2-1 on Friday, Oct. 16 and once again to Strathmore Wheatland Kings 5-4 on Saturday, Oct. 17, completing another weekend without a win. But despite the losses, head coach Gavin Brandl feels the team is back on track. “Despite the losses I see this weekend as a step back in the right direction,” said Brandl. “We got back to that hard working, win every battle mentality that we had been missing, but unfortunately the results weren’t in our favour.” Against Banff Bears, Lightning fought hard to keep the first period goalless, but in the second period Philip Schader of Banff Bears broke through their defence to score the first goal of the game, assisted by Kenta Tanaka. Lightning came back in the third period with Derek Muhlbach equalizing the score, assisted by Matt Johannson and Steven Fletcher, but Banff Bears triumphed in the end as Rei Kikuchi with a pass from Blaise Arkle scored during power play, defeating Lightning 2-1. “Against Banff on Friday we ran into a real hot goalie and had a couple chances go post out instead of post in, which always seems to be the case when you’re trying to get out of a slump, but our discipline was top notch and I thought it was a good rebound effort in comparison
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Lightning’s Chandler Knibb dribbles the puck away from Strathmore opponents in their second home game against Strathmore Wheatland Kings on Saturday, Oct. 17. Lightning lost 5-4.
to our games on Thanksgiving weekend,” said Brandl. On Saturday, Lightning matched wits with Strathmore Kings as Dylan Houston equalized in the first period, assisted by Logan Davidson. But, Strathmore scored once again in
the first period to go up 2-1. Lightning played an inspired game of hockey in the second period as Derek Muhlback scored, assisted by Kieran Rost, followed by an unassisted goal by Matt Johannson, taking the score up to 3-2.
However, a powerful third period from the Strathmore Kings took the game away form Lightning. “Saturday against Strathmore we certainly played good enough to win, but around the ten minute mark of the third with a two goal lead we started to play too cautious instead of just continuing to attack and push the pace, which allowed them to claw back into it,” said Brandl. “We need to develop a killer instinct and just continue to play our system when our opponents start to push for a comeback because this is the second lead we have blown late and it can’t happen again.” Lightning started the third period with a goal scored by Chandler Knibb, assisted by Dylan Houston, but soon the 4-2 lead whittled away as Strathmore Kings struck three times, consecutively, finally winning the game 5-4. “We will do some work on our special teams this week, our power play was shut out this weekend so we need to get that sorted out,” said Brandl. “Aside from that we just have to keep our heads down and keep grinding, as we aren’t going to get any favours to help us get out of this funk we are in, we just have to put in the work and create our own breaks and things will start to go our way again.” Lightning plays two more home games next weekend, Friday, Oct. 23 against Ponoka, and Saturday, Oct. 24 against Okotoks.
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Stettler Senior Girls triumph over Gus Wetter Raiders MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler Senior Girls played against Gus Wetter Raiders of Castor to defeat them in straight sets on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Although it was an exhibition game in preparation of the CARA final tournament scheduled on Nov. 7 in Stettler, the Stettler team played hard to win in three sets, the order of the core being 25-16, 17-25 and 25-19. Coach Shonna Burkard was pleased with her team’s performance. “We have really grown as a team and work extremely well together,” said Burkard. “We have learned positioning, which is always a challenge at this level, but our skill development is constantly getting better and will continue to improve.” The team is made up of eight Grade 9 girls and four Grade 8 girls. “Confidence as individual players is something the girls need to work on,” said Burkard. “They have definitely improved, but need to continue to shake off the mistakes and celebrate the many successes they experience in games, as we continue to work on our offence and getting into position to hit the ball.” Stettler Senior Girls face Donalda next in Stettler on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Stettler Wildcats overcome by Lacombe Rams Stettler Wildcats lost to a strong Lacombe team on Monday, Oct. 19 as they went down in three straight sets, 25-19, 25-23 and 26-24. In the first two sets, Wildcats were down in the beginning, but came back within a few points each time halfway
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Jenny Munholland (setter) and Rebecca Bridge (middle) try to defend the ball in an exhibition match against Gus Wetter Raiders of Castor, on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Stettler Senior girls won in three sets. through the sets. “We just couldn’t capitalize,” said Sheri Morbeck, JV girls’ coach. “Second set we were down 24-17, we got serve and Lacombe had trou-
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with each other.” Morbeck believes that without team unity, the players would have to work harder for a more cohesive game. “Being able to trust each other on the court is key to any good team,” said Morbeck. “Versatility is another strength and tonight this was proven yet again as I switched some players’ positions and they did very well.” Stettler travels to Red Deer on Monday, Oct. 26 to play Notre Dame, currently undefeated, and on Wednesday, Oct. 28 faces Ponoka in an away game.
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Busy entertainment schedule coming up LES & ROSEMARY STULBERG BYEMOOR/ENDIANG NEWS Be sure to attend the Fall Roast Beef Supper at the Byemoor Community Hall on Saturday, Oct. 24. Enjoy some tasty Alberta beef with all the trimmings served from 4 to 7 p.m. It’s that time of year for those interested in joining the 4-H beef club to be selecting a calf for the upcoming weighin day. The Byemoor 4-H club welcomes new members. Eligible age is 9-21 as of Jan. 1, 2016 and Cleaver members are accepted at age 6-8. Call Tara Schilling at 403-323-0469 or Suzanne Sorensen at 403-741-8747 for more information. We extend sincere condolences to the family of Grant Paulsen, who passed away suddenly Oct. 14 in Calgary. He was 57. Our district was shocked and saddened by the news. Grant was raised and spent his younger years in the Endmoor community, the second of four children born to Paul and Winnie Paulsen. Grant left this world far too soon and he will be dearly missed. Our thoughts are with Grant’s wife, children and all family members at this sad time. A funeral service was held in Calgary on Tuesday. Byemoor Hotel has a busy schedule of events coming up: An after-harvest ladies’ night out is slated for Oct. 22 starting at 7 p.m. It’s
a fun and informational evening hosted by Maureen Wasdal to learn about Nucerity’s latest products and opportunities and a chance to win door prizes. Don’t miss country music entertainer Denny Eddy as he entertains at the hotel on Oct. 23, starting at 7 p.m. There will not be a pizza night at the hotel on Oct. 24, in support of the Byemoor fall supper. The Halloween Bash at the hotel on Oct. 31 features the music of Red Squared — Marty Brooker and Terri Simpson. Find a costume if you like and come out for an evening of fun and entertainment. Dale and Dee Green, Gordie and Roxy Gallagher and Doug and Lori Roberts enjoyed an autumn vacation to the Osoyoos, B.C. area and reported a marvelous time. Congratulations to Mandy Wasdal and Matthew Nelson on their recent engagement. A 2016 wedding is planned. School awards were held on Friday at the Byemoor School. A number of students were recognized for achievements from last term. Congratulations and happy wedding anniversary wishes to Ervin and Ruby Hausher on the occasion of their 67th anniversary on Oct. 24. Humour for the day — “Time may heal all wounds, but it sure doesn’t do anything for wrinkles.”
Ag Society’s Fall Supper is approaching PATTY STEEN RUMSEY RECORD What a beautiful October we have been enjoying so far. I hope everyone is approaching the end of their harvest and fall work. I know the work on a farm is never done but it is meant to be enjoyed as well. The Rumsey Historical Society is quickly concluding their work as well on the new History Book. Dariel McNaughton sent me a note asking the community to contribute more pictures for the book; Family pictures, special anniversaries, birthdays, pictures from Rumsey events in the past 30 years, anything you think will enhance the stories already submitted. Forward them on to rumseyhistorybook@hotmail.com or talk to Dariel or any member of the historical society. The Morrin Lions will be hosting a Harvest Breakfast on Sunday, October 25 at the Morrin Hall from 9:00 am to noon. They hope to see everyone
there. They will be donating the proceeds from the breakfast to the Morrin school for their Breakfast program. This week is also an important week at the Morrin School because the SADD Chapter is promoting National Teen Drivers Safety Week. The Morrin School SADD Chapter is partnering with Parachute for Project Gearshift, a national public awareness campaign aimed at reducing distracted, aggressive and impaired driving – the leading cause of death among teens. On Oct. 20, SADD Chapter members will be promoting the #PracticeSafeText campaign during the lunch hour, which will encourage others to take selfies in a photo booth to create awareness using social media regarding the issue of texting and driving. I hope this will hit home with some if not all of our teens. The Rumsey Ag Society’s Fall Supper is fast approaching. It will be held
on Nov. 7 and the supper usually runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be a busy night, so don’t be late to supper. The Morrin Figure Skating Club presents Spuds & Sundaes Dinner plus Local Talent night on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Morrin Community Hall. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner starting by 5:30. The show will start at 7 p.m. You can get your ticket from any figure skating member or locally here from Jill Holowath at 403368-3733. The Rumsey Community Library photo contest was a success and we found 13 beautiful pictures to grace a new calendar for the coming year. I have finished proofing it and it should be off the printing presses by the end of the month, hopefully in time for the fall supper. And my wise words for the week: Always borrow money from a pessimist, he won’t expect it back anyways. – Oscar Wilde Have a great week.
Defibrillator instruction course was interesting ROSE KOENRAADT & DOROTHY ANDERSON HALKIRK HERALD Elks’ annual oyster fry and white elephant sale was held last Saturday with a very large crowd enjoying roast beef and oysters. Dick and Ann Creasey were the auctioneer and recorder for the event doing a great job as usual. Once again, Halkirk residents will have to travel to receive their influenza shots. Clinics are to be held in Castor Oct. 26 from 1 to 7 p.m. and in Stettler on Oct. 27 and 28, also from 1 to 7 p.m. These are free clinics available to all Albertans over six months of age. Mother Teresa School hosted a jr. high dance on Friday evening. Fifty plus young people from Gus Wetter, Brownfield and Coronation joined the Halkirk students for fun time. Teacher Mike Courtney along with parents Alison Schauer, Tara Shilling, Cynthia Perry and Sandra Johnson provided the supervision. A course on how to use a defibrillator machine was held on Thursday night at the seniors’ centre. Marty Rowland was the instructor. A defibrillator is located at the seniors’ centre
during the winter months and there is also one at the hall. Former Halkirk students playing with the Gus Wetter senior volleyball teams are Liam Grice, McGuire Kent, Simon Muncy and Leif Neufeld on the boys’ team with Tiana Gamroth and Haley Grice on the girls’
team. The boys played in Eckville and the girls in Edmonton this weekend. Our sympathy is extended to the Chick families on the passing of Glen Chick in Stettler on Oct. 11. A gravesite service and interment to be held on Oct. 24 at the Gadsby cemetery. continued on page 31
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Buy lots of cookies for school LOUISE BELLAIR BOTHA BOOSTER At the Botha School, they have had a busy two months since this school year started. Grades 1-4 will be going on a field trip this Friday. The students also had a great Terry Fox Run, and thanks to everyone, they were able to raise $1523.53, best support in years. Thanks also to the student council for supplying the juice and to Mrs. Kobi for baking an enormous amount of cookies for the runners. Everything and everyone was greatly appreciated. Cookie forms have been
sent out as this is the school big fundraiser for the year. It goes to support the students’ activities such as field trips, swimming lessons, etc. So thank you to everyone that orders. Some students from our school will be participating in a cross country meet at the Theresetta School and students in Grade 5-6 will be part of a 2 km. race; way to go everyone. In Mrs. Burton’s kindergarten class, they are really happy with the older students treating them so good in school and at recess. Grades 1-4 also helped them on their proj-
ect day, going on the bug hunt. In Mrs Boxma’s Grade 1-2 class, they have been reading and re-reading to make sure it makes sense and is easy to read in their writing projects. Talking about reading, in Social Studies they are reading about Nunavut, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. Mrs. Maxwell’s Grade 2 and 3s are busy writing mechanics, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and paragraphing. They are both back to reading again, too. Mrs. Maxwell would like to thank everyone who started their reading schedules again and for those who haven’t yet, October is a great month to start your home reading. Please remember to mark this down in their agendas. In Mrs. Melnyk’s class, they are working on fairy tales, reading and writing on original tales.They are also learning the background of Alberta and than as groups picking and studying about one region and teaching the rest of the class about it. They also will be participating in the student vote, so talk
to your child about democracy. Mr. Flieger’s class have been busy with numbers and decimals, factors and fractions and have finished 2 units already. In the third unit they are working on percentages and rations. . They to are getting ready for the student vote and learning about democracy. In 4-5 Science, they help to make Botha’s school a greener school by working on waste and our world and environmental issues and are doing quite well at this. Congratulations goes out to the big three winners that Lorraine Hankins were selling on them hunting raffles tickets, way to go. Village office meeting happens tomorrow evening at 7 p.m., so please attend. Quilting takes place on the 26th at 9:30 a.m., and they would like to see everyone attend. In closing I would like to send a big thank you to all our children and friends for holding one fantastic event at our 25th wedding anniversary held this past Saturday at the Botha Hall. I really truly appreciated everything and to see everyone.
Tables still available for community market KASHEEN CLOUSON DONALDA DIARY Donalda Community Market will be held at Dino’s Bar and Grill Sunday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for a variety of handcrafted items. To book a table call or text 403-916-9006. Fall Harvest Supper, benefitting the Donalda and District Agricultural Society will be held Nov. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information call Jodi at 403-883-2330. The Donalda and District Museum Society presents a comedic evening with Jimmy the Janitor Friday, Nov. 27 with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Donalda Community Hall. Tickets are available at the Donalda and District Museum office. Tickets include a desert bar, and there will also be a silent auction and a cash bar as well. Seats are limited, so get your tickets today. For any question please email us at info@donaldamuseum.com The Donalda Gallery for the Arts is looking for artists to exhibit their works in the upcoming summer 2016 season. If you or someone you know is interested please send a profile to Darlene at ctp1867@icloud.com and this will be presented at the next board meeting. Birthday wishes this week go out to Riley Carroll, Mildred Howlett, Rebecca Ruehn, Clay Kneeland, Arlene Trivinio, Deanne Bell, Lincoln Broemeling, Jayden Swaren, Curtis Cassidy and Ray Kneeland. Happy birthday to all.
Long awaited water coming soon PAT KELM ERSKINE ENQUIRER Sympathy of the community is extended to the Earl William’s family. Earl was a long time resident in Erskine and surrounding area. Winter is inevitable and so
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the Erskine Recreation Board is looking for someone to handle the skating rink maintenance this season. If you are interested or would like more information on what the job requirements are, please contact Mark Higgins at 403-741-4436. This is a paid position. The Waverly Club Rooms will be open Hallowe’en night from 5 to 8 p.m. — please stop in for some treats and tricks. The Erskine Knitting Club will be holding a knitting retreat from Nov. 6 to 8 at the seniors’ centre. It begins at 1 p.m. Friday. The club is always looking for new members, so if you are interested in knitting by machine or by hand, please join in the fun. They will hold their monthly meeting during that weekend. The next Dance Jam will be held in the IOOF Hall on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Anyone playing an instrument is also welcome to come and play. We see that the contractors for the county are busy working on putting in the water lines. The school is in need of water, so they will be looking forward to the completion of this project. Don’t forget the supper at the IOOF Hall this Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Coming up at Erskine School: no school on Monday, Oct. 26 due to PD day; final magazine orders to be in by Wednesday, Oct. 28; CARA volleyball to be held Wednesday, Nov. 4; Erskine Extreme Parents meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
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LINDA STILLINGER BIG VALLEY BULLETIN Operation Christmas Child season is here. In Big Valley, donations can be dropped off at Jensen Contract Flooring Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. with Leslie Enns. You can donate a gift filled shoebox, shoebox items or we would be happy to fill a box for you if you prefer to donate money. All donations must be in by Friday, Nov. 6. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child at SamaritansPurse.ca or contact Lacey Dyck at 403-741-8300. Don’t forget to book your table for the annual Big Valley Christmas Craft Show and Sale. This popular event is slated for Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Big Valley Community Hall. For more information or to book a table please call Andrea at 403-8762064. The Big Valley Drop-in Centre will be hosting a flu clinic this Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Their next community pancake supper will be on Monday, Nov. 2 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Twenty-three people attended Hall Board Bingo last Thursday, Oct.8. The progressive jackpot is still building; the consolation winner was Chucky Pander. The bonanza went to Ron Milton while the consolation went to Dianne Haughton. The loonie pot winner was Chucky Pander. The next Bingo will be on Thursday, Oct. 22. Warm up starts at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you there. The weekly crib tournaments at the Big Valley Inn began again this past Sunday, Oct. 18. Nine players came out to the first of this season tournament. Caroline Pound took first place, Margaret Levesque took second and Bill Kirtley took third. Len Shaw took home the booby prize and Margaret Levesque won the draw. Eva Mawer from B.C. won the 50/50 pot this week. Thanks to all the participants and see you all next Sunday at 1 p.m. Alberta Health Services will be holding a “Time to Move” workshop here in Big Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Big Valley Train Station. This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn more about being active and improving fitness. Learn the difference between active living and exercise and what the benefits of physical activity are. Find out why time may be getting in the way of your physical activity goals and come up with ideas to increase and maintain physical activity. Please bring your Alberta Health Care Card. For information call Cindy Mailer 876-2132.
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El Nino is here to stay a while longer. The warm weather (minus the strong winds) has been a welcome experience this fall. Wm. E Hay High School fall awards began the Thanksgiving weekend. Congratulations to all. From the Gadsby area were Keyonna Derr, Sadie Diegel, Shayna Brower, Megan Kobi and Joseph Ventnor. The Paul Berg Legion scholarship went to Jennifer Meyer. Many families in the area had family home for Thanksgiving. Velvet Nickerson took her turkey and ham into daughter Haley and Nick’s (Cooper and Rowyn). Nick’s parents Bill and Melanie Dodgson were there as well as Tom and Angela Bigney and girls, Kyle and Leigha. Happy birthday to Angela whose birthday was this past Saturday. A large annual cattle drive took place this past Thursday. Around 250 cattle passed by our gate, coming from south of Gadsby, heading to the
Red Willow Hutterite colony. As in the past, they camped out at Merle Gordon’s overnight, enjoying a beef barbeque, bon fire and sleeping under the stars before heading out the next morning. The Big Knife 4H Beef Club is organizing and have had their first meeting of the year. It’s not too late to join up. Ages nine and up are welcome. This is a good opportunity for the young ones, as their pledge says “Head, Heart, Health and Hands”; a great way to learn to work in the community. For more info, please phone Denise at 740 5566. The club is planning a pick up of old tires to be recycled. If you have some to give, please call Denise as well. Percy and Paulette Heer hosted Thanksgiving with 15 family and friends present, daughter Christy and Curtis, Matthew home from college, Clayton and Josie. John and Jewel, Hannah and Bailey; John and Lorraine Hankins, Justin and MacKenzie; Jeanne Beisel. A fun way to stay awake after turkey: Chase The Ace! Mark your calendars for Oct. 31 for
the 95th annual Omega Bazaar, which is held at the Gadsby Community Hall. Bazaar starts at 2 p.m. Coffee and cake, prizes and guessing games, baking and crafts to name a few. Sincere sympathies to Linda and Les Volker and the Morlock family on the sudden passing of Linda’s son Neil Clarkson. A graveside service was held Monday, Oct. 19 in Edson. Also to the Chick family on the passing of Glen Chick, Glen grew up and took his schooling south of Gadsby and remained friends of many in the area. Glen made his home in the Stettler area, the last few years in Willow Creek and the last few weeks in the Stettler hospital. He will be missed. We welcome Thelma Davits back into the community, having returned from residing in Kimberly, B.C. for several years. Thelma is staying with daughter Mareena while she looks for suitable residence. Gordie and Shirley Reynolds went for a drive Saturday, popping into Bill and Joyce Hansel’s for a game of cards.
Defibrillator instruction course was interesting continued from page 29 Condolences to Les and Linda (Morlock) Volker of Botha on the passing of Linda’s son, Neil Clarkson. A graveside service was held on Oct. 19 in Edson. Neil, who spent his school years in town, is survived by one son, Dailyn. Word has been received on the passing of Frank Nelson in an accident in Ontario. Frank lived in the Peggy Green house for a short time. Harold and Velma Chick accompanied by daughters Connie and Delores attended the induction ceremony of Harold’s brother, Charlie, into the Cowboys Hall of Fame in Calgary on Saturday. All of Charlie’s family and brother Frank Chick also attended. Dan and Clara Fowler accompanied by Dan’s sister, Dixie and hubby Steve Kossowan from Cochrane recently returned from
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Obituaries SHEPHERD Barbara Joan Shepherd passed away peacefully at Heritage House in Stettler, Alberta on October 16, 2015 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Barb was born on October 9, 1938 in York County, Ontario near Toronto to Delcia and Harold Mills. She was the oldest of ten children. The Mills family eventually settled in Timmins, Ontario. In high school, Barb moved to California where she completed her diploma and worked for a family friend who was a veterinarian. She then came to Stettler to stay with her Grandma Ida Edgell. Barb found work at the Stettler Hospital as a nurse’s aide and it was there in 1959 that she met a patient named Ken Shepherd. Barb and Ken were married in August 1960 and settled down just south of Erskine. Their family grew quickly, Àrst Stephen in 1961, Gordon in 1962, Catherine in 1964 and Michael in 1965. On the farm, Barb had room to indulge in her lifelong love of animals. Barb created Cagomist Kennels in 1971 to breed and show her beloved dogs, especially Irish Setters. She was a long-time member of the Canadian Kennel Club and many of her dogs were prize winning champions. She also taught dog obedience classes for years. The idea for a boarding kennel evolved from Barb taking in friends’ dogs and later expanded to a full service boarding kennel that kept Barb very busy until Parkinson’s forced her to retire at age 70. When her children were young, she drove school bus and began a long career as the Aquatics Supervisor at the old Stettler Swimming Pool. She loved teaching children and adults how to swim and is fondly remembered by many ladies for motivating them in her aquacises classes. Some of her volunteer pursuits included Girl Guides, 4-H, being the Quartermaster at Stettler’s Annual Midwinter Scout Jamborees and teaching orienteering at various youth camps. Barb is survived by her husband of 55 years Ken, her children Steve (Nancy), Gordon (Viola Mah), Cathy (James Dadensky) and Mike; her grandchildren Laura, Leona, Alexandra, Benjamin, Devon, Paula, Justin, Hannah, Sophie and Rhys; daughter-in-law Ingrid Shepherd; sister-in-law Louise Shepherd; and in Ontario, sisters and brothers Janet, John, Marjorie, Marilyn, Carolyn, Robert, Douglas and Cathy. Barb was predeceased by her parents Harold and Delcia; her sister Dorothy; parents-in-law Roberts and Laura Shepherd; brothers and sisters-in-law John Shepherd, Connie LeCerf, David and Hulda Shepherd. A celebration of Barb`s life will be held on Saturday October 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Stettler Anglican Church, 4817 - 51 St, Stettler, Alberta with Reverend Carolyn Langford ofÀciating, lunch to follow. Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m. at the Erskine Cemetery. In lieu of Áowers, donations may be made to the Animal Haven Rescue Society. BRENNEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE is in care of arrangements. Stettler. Box 193, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0. 403-742-3315.
Obituaries DAHL T.J. (Timothy Jefferson) was born in St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose, Alberta on Sunday, March 5th, 1995; and passed away on Sunday, October 11th, 2015 at the age of 20 years. His parents are Terry and Susan Dahl of Donalda, Alberta; T.J. was the third of four children. He grew up in Donalda where he was both baptized and conÀrmed in the Sharon Evangelical Lutheran Church, attending Sunday School and enjoying every minute of our annual summer holiday at Living Hope Bible Camp. He attended E.C.S. through grade nine at Donalda School, and graduated from Wm. E. Hay Composite High School at Stettler in 2014. While in Junior High, T.J. lived for volleyball and badminton, always wanting to improve his jump, improve his spike, cheering his beloved team mates on to their next victory. In high school, his passion changed to welding, giving a new source of enjoyment and a new found sense of pride in his own abilities. Still in high school, T.J. discovered another love, his girlfriend Bailey Skorodenski of Calgary. A long distance high school relationship meant some very long weeks waiting for the weekend, and weekends that were far too short. As time went by, Bailey soon became a part of our family. T.J. played hard and worked hard, always willing to lend a hand, especially if it meant the chance to show off some muscle, or some welding! T.J. was a handsome, mischievous, considerate, fun-loving, tender-hearted, young man. He had a beautiful smile that he was willing to share and always had time to stop for a chat. T.J. is survived by his parents Terry and Susan, by his sister Selina (Russell) Hellekson and by his brothers Steven (Kayla Harper) and Jonathan, one niece Blakely Hellekson, his grandmothers Laura Dahl and Catherine Kneeland, his girlfriend Bailey Skorodenski, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and extended family. He was predeceased by his grandfathers Elmer Dahl and Ervin Kneeland and three aunties and one uncle. A funeral service for TJ Dahl was held on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in the Donalda Community Hall, Donalda, Alberta with Pastor Charles Jackson ofÀciating. A loving tribute written by family was presented by friend Albern Bergstrom. Several musical selections were played and sang by family and friends. Prior to the funeral service TJ was laid to rest in Bethany Cemetery, Donalda, Alberta with Logan Erickson, Luke Erickson, Levi Erickson, Owen Dahl, Jordan Bauer and Chariti Dahl as active pallbearers, several of TJ’s friends served as honorary pallbearers. Following the service family and friends shared a time of fellowship and a luncheon prepared by Teresa’s Catering and members of the community. In memory of TJ donations are gratefully accepted to Bethany Lutheran Church or Stollery Children’s Hospital c/o Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta, 403-742-3422, who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. To send or view condolences to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
Obituaries PAULSEN Grant Steven May 18, 1958 - Hanna, AB Oct. 14, 2015 - Calgary, AB It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Grant Steven Paulsen on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the age of 57 years. This gentle giant believed in everyone he met and challenged them to be their best self, usually with a healthy dose of humour. Grant’s curiosity with the world and all things mechanical led him through several careers. He started working away from home at age 15 with Uncle Dick at Evans Construction. Other ventures included pipelining, road construction, farming, plastics extrusion and injection molding, a mad-scientist toy-inventor, ending in oil and gas operations for Bonavista Energy. Along the way he earned dual tickets as a millwright-machinist. Grant loved being outdoors, watching the seasons and animals, hunting and Àshing, making sausage and then regaling everyone with all the adventures off-season. Occasionally, minor details might have been enhanced to improve the telling of the story. This curiosity also led him on many road trips across North America, Mexico and the Caribbean. He was always open to meeting new people, learning new things and Ànding out how everything worked. Mom had many things ruined when he took them apart to see the insides. But Grant never took himself too seriously and was up for any challenge. Grant is survived by his loving wife Jaqui; the lights of his life his children, Patrick and Katherine; his mother Winnie; his siblings, Brad (Shellbea) Paulsen, Kim (Murray) Wasdal and Shelly (Tim) DeMaere; his in-laws, Bob (Marilyn) Grochmal, Jeff (Jennifer) Grochmal, Jill (Mike) Isaak and Donna (Randy) Newman; his nieces and nephews, Shelli, Nikki (Kevin), Ty, Kacie, Jaymie (Travis), Jordan (Kyle), Janelle (Denver),Paul, Wynne, Matthew, Sara, Jade, Noah, Caitlynn and Bre-Anne; and numerous extended family and friends. Grant was predeceased by his dad Paul in 1998; and in-laws Nancy and Bert Romyn in 2005. A Celebration of Grant’s amazing life was held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North) on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made to the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors Association (AHEIA) at CanadaHelps.org or to a charity of your choice. In living memory of Grant Paulsen, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Airdrie, 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE, AB. Telephone: 403-948-1100
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SCHEERSCHMIDT On October 8th, 2015 Ron Albert “Ronnie” Scheerschmidt was tragically taken from our family and our community much too soon. He and a good friend had decided to take advantage of the beautiful fall day and go for one last motorcycle ride before the snow came. Ron was born in Stettler on January 18th, 1951 and lived in the community his entire life - the last 40 years on the land that his father bought southeast of Stettler. He loved the farm and the peace it brought us all and delighted in sharing so many aspects of it with friends and family - new calves in the spring, the thousands of trees he lovingly planted, paths carved through the pasture and trees, saskatoons and thrilling youngsters with rides behind the tractor or on the quad. There were very few people around Stettler who had not been touched by Ron’s kindness and generosity, his greetings and his laugh (and quite a few who had been on the receiving end of his pranks). Ron’s passing leaves a hole that will not ever be Àlled in our hearts. Most of Ron’s work life was spent at Interpipeline and its predecessors. Ron started work on November 1, 1975 with what was then Gulf Alberta Pipeline. He started as a control centre operator out of Stettler and controlled over 100,000 barrels a day through that line. He continued his work as the company changed hands from Gulf, to Petro Canada, then Koch, and now Interpipeline Fund as an Operations Technician. He was only one month away from his 40 year service award. Ron loved his work and the people it brought into his life. He was deeply respected and sought out for his knowledge of the pipeline system in Alberta. He was known as a quiet leader and mentor to so many over the years at Pipeline and his absence will be felt deeply there. The love and caring that Ron demonstrated without exception for his family has given us the foundation for the strength and courage to carry on. Ron and his wife Joanne exempliÀed a loving couple totally devoted to family and enjoying lifelong friendships. Ron is survived by Joanne, his wife of 44 years, his sister Barbara (Lorne Yarbrough), 2 daughters: Lisa and her husband Tyler Brown, Joanna and her husband Dallas Rock and by one very precious granddaughter - “Poppa’s Little Angel” Vanessa Lynn Rock, who delighted her Poppa every day. We have such heavy hearts that Ron did not live to meet his much anticipated grandson due in a couple of months. Ron was predeceased by his brother Butch, his parents Albert and Erna Scheerschmidt and by numerous members of Joanne’s family. To remember Ron and honour his true character, we ask you to think about buying someone a coffee in line at Tim’s, taking a good friend out for lunch, or raising your glass in a toast to this special man. He would want us to continue to share love, generosity and Ànd joy in our everyday lives. A funeral service for the late Ron Scheerschmidt was held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 in the Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta with Davis Cox leading the service. Loving memories were presented by daughters Lisa Brown and Joanna Rock, as well as by friend Davis Cox. Niece Sarah Lucas prepared and presented a touching slideshow tribute. Ron was laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery, Stettler led by Joanne’s sister Judy Birdsell and her husband Terry Brooker, several family and friends paid special tributes to Ron at this time. Following the service family and friends joined together in a toast to Ron and a luncheon prepared and served by Teresa’s Catering with one of his favorite desserts ~ pie. Donations in memory of Ron may be made to Ronald McDonald House or S.T.A.R.S. c/o STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, Box 1780, Settler, Alberta, 403-742-3422, who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. To send or view condolences to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
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WATERMAN Marjorie Marjorie passed peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 102 years. Marjorie is survived by her children, Lisle (Debra Curry) of Red Deer; Ken (Terry) of Grande Prairie and Thelma Madore (Rob) of Spruce Grove; grandchildren, Jon, David and Eric Waterman all of Red Deer; and great grandchildren Bria Waterman and Conan Waterman. She was predeceased by her husband Ben in December 1995. Born at home on June 27, 1913 at the family farm near Donalda, Alberta to Ethel and Colin McKay, Marjorie was the second eldest of 4 children (Helen, Flack and Melissa). She was predeceased by her other 3 siblings as well as their spouses. Marjorie graduated from High School at Donalda and attended Olds College taking Home Economics. She worked in Red Deer at the Provincial Training School (Michener Centre) during WW2. Marjorie and Ben, a teacher, raised their family in small town Alberta in the post WW2 years and settled in Devon in the 1960’s where Marjorie continued to live until returning to Red Deer and the Westpark Lodge in 1997. Since that time, the many residents as well as the kind and thoughtful staff of the Westpark Lodge, have been Marjorie’s daily companions, friends and family. Marjories’s family would like to express their great appreciation and gratitude for the care that she received at the Westpark Lodge in Red Deer. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.
HUNT Rev. Canon Harold Richard (Dick) b: August 4, 1920, Endiang, AB d: October 5, 2015, Burnaby, BC If there was one word to best describe Dick, it might be “gift.” He was a gift to everyone he met, and he gave generously of his time and resources to charities and anyone in need. Born into an Alberta ranching family, he learned the values of hard work, humility, kindness, courtesy, and respect from his father, Harry Harold Hunt, his mother, Florence Elizabeth (Foreman) and his siblings Wilf (Alyce), Ruth (Wilf), Bill (Lee), and David (Connie). Dick met his cherished wife, Ruth, when he was on leave from the air force in 1944. One dance with her and he knew he’d met his match and his helpmeet for life. Later, while working on the ranch, Dick felt a call from God. He got down from the tractor, and knelt in the mud to pray. He moved his family to Saskatoon, where he studied theology. As an Anglican minister, he shared his deep devotion with parishes in Stettler, Williams Lake, Campbell River, Mayne Island, and Maple Ridge. Ruth shared his faith, his burdens, and his joy throughout. A lifelong learner and voracious reader, Dick was a gifted storyteller, with a memory that stretched from cradle to grave. Until his 95th year, he wrote down his stories, many on his blog, and gave them as gifts (and lessons) to inspire us. He was happiest when he could combine his favourite hobbies: carpentry, Shaklee, and helping people. Dick was a gift to his children Joy Midtdal (Sid), Rob (Wendy Cole), Gail (Doug Baker) and Tim (Elaine), grandchildren Graham, Brendan, Emery, Rafferty, CJ, Rachel, Robin, Liam, Derick, Elliott, Tess and Nathan, great-grandsons Scott and Brody, and nieces and nephews. His friends, family and colleagues all around the world have been enriched by knowing Dick, and he treasured each one. In lieu of Áowers, we ask that you give a little extra of your time, talents or dollars to someone or an organization that needs your help, in memory of Dick. Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 6, 2015, Rt Rev Melissa Skelton, Bishop of New Westminster ofÀciating. St George’s Church, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments to follow.
Obituaries BLOCK Milton Stacey Sept. 16, 1925 - Oct. 13, 2015 Milton Stacey Block of Rosalind, Alberta passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at the age of 90 years. Milton enjoyed the longest share of his life on the family homestead at Rosalind, Alberta. Raising horses, rodeo, farming, ranching, and train robbing were his passions. Yes “train robbing”. Milton was a proud member of the Bolton Gang who entertainingly for a number of years robbed the steam train from Stettler to Big Valley. Milton was predeceased by his parents, August and Clara; and brothers, Albert, Lyman, Roger, Wayne, and Fred. Milton is survived by numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. In lieu of a service, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Inurnment will take place in the Greenview Cemetery, Rosalind, Alberta. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com. BURGAR FUNERAL HOME CAMROSE & DAYSLAND (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121. “Dedicated service since 1906”
DONALD ALLEN On October 4, 2015 Don Allen passed away at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Center. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on October 9 at 2:00 p.m. followed by an Interment Service at the Dakota Cemetery. Memorial donations in Don’s name are gratefully accepted to the Dakota Cemetery Fund. To express condolences to Don’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~ 403.783.3122
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announcements Obituaries GREIG Vernon Clarke Greig passed away in Three Hills, AB on October 10, 2015. Vern was born in Dogpound, AB, February 2, 1933 to James Stuart Greig and Greta Lily Isabelle (Robe). Vern was second youngest of 8 children. In 1940 he moved with his family to the farm East of Trochu. He attended Harrow School and High School in Trochu. Vern went on to purchase the family farm. In 1962 he met the love of his life, Agnes Elsie Courtney. They were married on June 11, 1965. Not only did he gain a wife, but also three children, Lorna Darlene, Gertrude Jean, and Lorne Archibald. A year later, Vernon Clifford Stuart arrived, followed by Catherine Isobel. Vern had an impact on many lives, as he drove school bus for over 45 years. His family and horses were very important to him. Vern was also a very active member of the church. Vern Ànally retired his cowboy boots in January 2015 when he and Agnes moved into the Trochu Lodge. Vern is predeceased by his parents, brothers Henry (Fay), Bob (Gwen and Elsie), Lloyd, and sisters Helen (Dick) and Dorothy (Ray). Vern leaves behind his wife, Agnes, his children Lorna Darlene Schultz (Mel), Gertrude Jean Frere (Paul), Lorne Archibald Greig, Vernon Clifford Stuart Greig, and Catherine Isobel Gordon (Kevin), as well as nine grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren and Àve great-great grandchildren, his sister Isabelle Buchart, brother George Greig (Marie), sister-in-law Flo Greig, and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Trochu Baptist Church on October 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM, with lunch to follow at the Baptist Fellowship Centre. In lieu of Áowers, donations can be made to Trochu St Mary’s Lodge or Three Hills Hospital Palliative Care.
WILLIAMS Mr. Earl Williams a long time resident of the Erskine area passed away on October 16, 2015 at the age of 96 years. Earl was born on the farm at Hilda, AB on April 1, 1919 to William and Rose Williams. Earl attended school in Hilda. After graduating he went on to graduate from the Olds Agricultural College. It was there that he met Marion Anderson and they were wed on Dec 25, 1945. To this union six children were born. They lived in many areas of east central Alberta until buying a farm near Erskine in 1958. In 1966/67 Earl moved the McKay house from Stettler (site of the Centennial Swimming Pool) to the farm. Earl had varied interests - including carpentry, welding, book-making and weaving. He loved to design and build things. He was involved in the building of the Stettler High School, contracted to take down telephone lines around Alberta, contracted to haul the mail from Lacombe (later Red Deer) to Consort and moved numerous Alberta Wheat Pool annexes to the farm. While a very shy individual, he cared deeply about those who were suffering and would quietly lend a hand to those who needed it, taking care that no one knew. Earl is survived by his six children: Sandra MacMillan of Erskine, Sharon Bryan of Creston, Betty (Bill) Ogden of Creston, Clifford (Annie) of Grande Prairie, Ross (Christine) of Spruce Grove and David (Shirley) of Barrhead; 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; his brother Sydney (Iris) of Nova Scotia; and other family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Marion; his parents Bill and Rose Williams; and a sister Evelyn Holden. Funeral services were held Monday, October 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Erskine Evangelical Free Church with Rev. Ross Helgeton ofÀciating; with interment at the Erskine Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com; as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to The Alberta Lung Association or the Huntington’s Association, c/o STETTLER FUNERAL HOME. Box 1780, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
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SAVAGE Long time pioneer of Stettler, Mrs. Gertrude “Gertie” Savage passed away on October 15, 2015 at the Stettler Health Care Centre at the age of 104 years. Gertie was born to Hank and Edith Lattery on August 9, 1911 at Stettler, Alberta. Gertie is survived by long time friend Archie Smith; her daughter Betty (Dean) Strangway of Spruce Grove; grandchildren: Kevin (Linda) of Dapp, AB, Marvin of Magnolia, AB and Rod (Jeannie) of Stony Plain, AB; great grandchildren: Tanner (Jen), Cody (Reagan), Stafford, Saige, Jade (Rory), Payton (Zack), Ashley, Paul (Lauren); great great grandchildren: Nixon, Adelaide, Ava, Ryder and Levi; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta. Memorial donations may be made to Stettler Minor Hockey or a children’s charity of your own choice c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0. Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. STETTLER FUNERAL HOME, 403-742-3422, entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
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IMAGINE WORKING for a company that truly believes in their customers. The Grocery People Ltd. (“TGP”) believes in independent grocery retailers and foodservice operators and has been supporting them through the wholesale supply of goods and services for over 50 years. We are currently adding to our retail operations team. You are relaxed and reliable with a demonstrated ability to connect with customers and build lasting relationships. You understand how business works and can think outside the box to create and execute innovative solutions that drive results. Grocery Manager at High Prairie Super A. Located in High Prairie, Alberta, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing a grocery department including marketing, merchandising, gross margins, controlling and human resources management. The successful applicant will have Àve years of grocery department management experience, along with the ability to be customer service focused, show selfinitiative and leadership skills to achieve the required results. A Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent) would be an asset and a Clean Security Clearance is required. It offers a competitive compensation and beneÀt package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you are interested in a rewarding, challenging career; if you can provide creative solutions through team problem solving while focusing on providing excellent customer service, we would like to hear from you: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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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 $13.95 to $16.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualiÀcations. 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.
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WANT A RECESSION proof career? Power Engineering 4th Class. Work practicum placements, along with an on-campus boiler lab. Residences available. Starting January 4, 2016. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
Accounting
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Automotive
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4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB www.numeratax.com
Chapman and Co.
“Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob
Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler
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Thorogood Pinches
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Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
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Box 1595, tree ee et, ett, 4907 - 50 Street, AB Stettler AB info@leschert.net
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403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
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Furnace Cleaning
1193
-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com Phone: 403-742-3555
Cleaning
Glass Shops
403-742-1330
1196
1120 C.R. GLASS
House Plan Design Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg
lbe Staehr vice a k i S Mon ting Draf
Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
Honest, reliable, light house work cleaner for hire. Cleaning duties include: Bathrooms, Ă oors, dusting, etc. References available. Call Colleen: 403-742-0228, 403-740-4871.
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
SIMPLE! It’s simple to run a Garage
admin@railsidedesign.com
GALEN WIEBE 4905 44 AVE., BAY 2, STETTLER
PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686
Eavestroughing
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FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.
880
NOW HIRING
5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
Lydell Group Inc.
WANTED: CLASS 1 DRIVERS FOR LOG HAUL, PROCESSOR OPERATORS 12345 (HORNET,WARATAH, LOGMAX), HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Based out of Drayton Valley Alberta. Competitive wages based on experience, beneďŹ ts, accommodation, & drives to airport provided. Good equipment.
Fax: 780-542-6739 Email: info@lydellgroup.ca
Stettler Waste Management offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan. Interested individuals are invited to submit a resume listing their qualifications, experience, and education. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates selected will provide a criminal records check prior to commencement of work. Please submit resume and a current 5-year driver’s abstract in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Stettler Transfer Site Operator�, at the County of Stettler Administration Building. Attention Rene Doucette Box 1270, 6602-44 Avenue Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found. SWMA appreciates all applications however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)
HEARTLAND GLASS
• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
Health Care
1210
DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
Legal Services
1260
Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Phone: 403-742-4437
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B.
Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street
403-742-3411
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
403-742-4533 Call Barry Harvey
BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers
Electrical
1150
One block East of Scotia Bank
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443 “If It’s Electrical We Do It�
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
Furnace Cleaning
1193
Dust Devil
Furnace & Duct Cleaning Call Ryan at
403-742-9823
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON
ANDERSON LAW OFFICE
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529
Comprehensive eye Fax 403-742-2522 health and vision exams ourlaw2@telus.net Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and Auctions surgical co-management
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.
Misc. Services
EASY ALBERTA DIVORCE: Free consultation call 1-800-320-2477 or www.canadianlegal.org CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. 26 years experience. Open Mon. - Sat.
Personal Services
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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. HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Arthritic conditions? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit. $2,000 tax credit. $20,000 refund. For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
Plumbing & Heating
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• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 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.
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
First Aid Training teaches how to respond confidently when injuries occur.
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Training for life
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2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
*27 years experience*
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
Legal Services
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates
E. LYNES 403-742-8838 Dr.Chiropractor
Stettler Transfer Site Operator.
The successful candidate will possess the following skills: mechanical, equipment operation, effective communication skills and willingness to engage with the public. Previous experience and training in Landfill Operations and/or Municipal Waste Facility Operations would be an asset. Our facility operates 7 days per week, so willingness to work weekends is a must.
• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed
LTD.
“Keeping people in Motion...�
The Stettler Waste Management Authority (SWMA) invites applications for the position of This full time position (40 hrs/week) is responsible for monitoring waste and recyclables received, providing direction for proper disposal, and some heavy equipment operation as well as general labor duties as required. This position reports directly to the Landfill Manager.
RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE
“Your Service Specialists�
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Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash. Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.
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403-742-3418
Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years
Landscaping
Qualified and Reputable
Randy Long
4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656
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Stettler Furnace Cleaning
Drafting & Design
Professional Accountants LLP
Accounting
Contractors
JT AUTO BODY LTD.
403-742-3141
Business Services #1000 - #1430
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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions
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ESTATE AUCTION For Art Pochopsky of Innisfail Sunday Oct. 25- 10 a.m. Bowden Lions Hall Bowden A.B. Collectibles, Household, Power & hand tools, Furniture, New items. Just too much to mention. Check web for full listing Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.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. GUN & SPORTSMAN AUCTION. Oct. 24, 10 a.m. Firearms, ammo, accessories & more! Unreserved! No buyers fee! Hwy 14 Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666; www. scribnernet.com. MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, riĂ es, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.
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Auctions
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. 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. UNDEVELOPED COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL LOTS at Baptiste Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 2.05+/- and 1.62+/- title acres, power & natural gas at property line. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. UNRESERVED AUCTION OCT 28 - GLM Industries (Battleford, Saskatchewan). Cranes, welding, construction equipment, metalworking, tools, shop, tank Mfg, inventory, ofÀce complex. Phone 403-870-1177; www. CenturyServices.com. UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE for Thunder Lake Ranches (Estate of Ed Paull). Saturday, October 31, 2015. Sale Starts: 11 a.m. 175 - Black & Red bred cows. 9 - 4 year old Black & Red Angus bulls. Selling at 12 Noon. Selling a very large selection of cattle handling equipment plus tractors, trailers, trucks, grain bins, construction equipment & much much more. Call Allen for more info: 1-855-783-0556; www. allenolsonauction.com.
EquipmentMisc.
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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.
Misc. for Sale
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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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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 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Farm Equipment
2010
THREE (3) 1984-1985 White 8920 Combines w/ direct drive or gear boxes for threshing. Shedded. Field ready. (780)764-2152 or (780)718-0746
Grain, Feed Hay
Storage Space
1800
2190
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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For Rent #3000 - #3200 Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
Acreages/ Farms
3010
For rent 3 bedroom home on acreage near Stettler. For more information, phone 403-742-6210. Please leave name, phone number and message.
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
BEAUTIFUL cottage $700/mo., plus utils., in Halkirk, AB. on large lot, 2 bdrms, newly reno’d 780-583-2380 BUFFALO LAKE/ ROCHON SANDS LAKEFRONT, extensively renovated, 3 bdrm. 2 full baths, 5 new appls, extra large lakeside deck/backyard, no pets, n/s, SD, 20 minutes from Stettler, AB. Ref’s Req’d. Avail. now. 1-403-742-0024
Condos/ Townhouses
3030
1/2
3 BDRM., 1 bath, townhouse, near hospital and golf course, no pets, references. Call Norma at Sutton Realty, 403-742-7815.
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Suites
3060
Spacious 1&2 bdrm units. Balcony, in suite storage, water & heat incl. Available immediately. New managers Frances or Mic 403-742-4448 BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828 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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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
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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.
Businesses For Sale
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SUV's
KITCHEN FOOD SERVICES operation available Apr. - Oct. 2016. Tender Deadline - Nov. 9, 2015. Contact Don Transportation McPherson for Tender Details 403-975-5406. Box #5000-5300 1509, Vulcan, AB, T0L Automotive Services ........5010 2B0 or email: Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 vulconian@hotmail.com. Cars ..................................5030
2009 Saturn Vue, $14,700 obo 67,000 km, Heated seats & washer Áuids, car starter, alarm, plus many more options. Comes with new summer and winter tires. 403-309-2428 or 403-392-5284.
SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Buildings Vans/Buses ......................5070 For Sale Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 LOOKING FOR a shop? Motorhomes......................5100 Post Frame Buildings. 5th Wheels........................5110 AFAB Industries has expe- Holiday Trailers ................5120 rience, expertise, reliability Tent Trailers ......................5130 and great construction Utility Trailers ....................5140 practices. For a free quote, ATV’s ................................5150 contact Ryan Smith Boats & Marine ................5160 403-818-0797 or email: Snowmobiles ....................5170 ryan.afab@gmail.com. Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 STEEL BUILDINGS. “Summer Madness Sale!” Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 All buildings, all models. Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 You’ll think we’ve gone Recreational Vehicle Mad deals. Call now and Rental ..............................5220 get your deal. Call Trailer Rental ....................5230 Pioneer Steel Misc. Automotive ..............5240 1-800-668-5422; RV’s ..................................5300
Trucks
4150
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
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Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
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Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Application have been approved as permitted use in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6 Land-Use Bylaw No. 1443-10:
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erniesandstra@remax.net www.erniesandstra.ca
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15082 Lot 53, Block 2, Plan 0522242 Buffalo Sands 342, 40302 Rge Rd 211 Recreational Vehicle (2004) & Ancillary Building (340 ft2) 15084 NW 13-36-19W4M 36249 Rge Rd 19-1 Second Detached Dwelling (1200 ft2) on a parcel of land greater than 80 acres 15085 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1521410 P.T. SW 7-39-21W4M 39125 Rge Rd 22-0 Detached Dwelling (1740 ft2)
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
15092 NW 17-36-20W4M 39269 Rge Rd 20-5
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15093 Lot 62, Block 2, Plan 0522242 Buffalo Sands 409, 40302 Rge Rd 211
Rural Address: Proposed Development:
Additional Farm Land Residential Acreage(s) Property
(403) 877-9144
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
Rural Address: Proposed Development:
FOR THE BUYER LOOKING FOR:
ERNIE SANDSTRA, Associate
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
S1/4 S-33 TWP-38-RANGE-18 W4
(403) 343-3020 4440 49th Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 3W6
403.742.2395
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED CONTINUED
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Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE
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IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
Public Notice #6000
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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County of Stettler No. County No. 6 6
4070
~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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GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES Now Offering 24 X 68 Homes. Starting from $157,900 including delivery (Conditions apply). Call one of our two locations for details: 403-945-1272 NEED A LOAN? Own (Airdrie) or 403-347-0417 property? Have bad credit? (Red Deer). We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228; www.Àrstandsecondmortgages.ca.
Farms/ Land
2006 SUZUKI Kingcab 700, 3500 kms, good shape, $5,500. 2001 Honda Foreman 450ES, 2254 kms, excellent shape, $4,500. Phone Dave 403-741-6776.
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THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Lauren Saruga Please come in to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize.
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Manufactured Homes
5050
www.pioneersteel.ca.
Cars
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
5040
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
Ancillary Building (780 ft2)
Recreational Vehicle (2008) & Ancillary Building 15096 NW 27-38-17W4M 38475 Hwy 852 Ancillary Building (242 ft2)
Jacinta Donovan, Development Officer
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County of Stettler No. County No. 6 6
Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net
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
PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE
TAX DEADLINE OCTOBER 30, 2015
To avoid 10% penalty payments must be received by 4:30 p.m. or postmarked October 30, 2015.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved with a variance or as a discretionary use: 1.
Tax payments can be made by CASH, CHEQUE, VISA, MASTERCARD, INTERAC, Online at most Financial Institutions. Please note we will only accept payments of VISA and MASTERCARD over the phone until Friday, October 23, 2015, after this date credit card payments may only be made in person.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Application for a discretionary use in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6 Land use bylaw no. 1443-10 Was approved by the development authority: 1.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
15101 Lot 2 Block 2 Plan 6137HW 3713 - 49 Street, Anderson Subdivision Manufactured Home (1979)
Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Stettler No. 6 PO Box 1270, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 not later than November 5, 2015. The notice must contain the reason for the appeal.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
2.
3.
4.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
7.
2
Detached Dwelling (1968 ft )
No: Legal Description:
15076 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0929851 P.T. NW 23-35-20W4M 20141 Hwy 590
No: Legal Description:
Ancillary Building (864 ft2)
Attached Ancillary Building to existing Dwelling 15077 Lot 2, Block2, Plan 0620307 Buffalo View Estates 204, 40307 Hwy 835
1.
15078 NW 10-40-18W4M 18247 Hwy 601
No: Legal Description:
15079 Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 0324233 Carlisle Estates 109, 38550 Rge Rd 20-1
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
2.
6010
Community Support Services ADULTS/ CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday 6:00 p.m. For more info call Bob 403-820-5583
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4271; 403-742-1887
AL-ANON Brenda 403-742-0990 Betty 403-742-5673
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
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2899-2015 Lot 19 & Pt 20, Block 15, Plan RN54A 4817 - 50 Street B&B Construction
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2900-2015 Lot 3, Block 29, Plan 6130HW 5917 - 50A Avenue Bruce & Terri Nichol
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT
Addition & Deck
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
Retail Store
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
403-742-6568
Dave Dittrick Planning & Development Services
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Hot Line 403-342-1444
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER FOOD BANK Betty Birch 403-742-0732
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE 403-742-6568
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
Recreational Vehicle (2003)
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
Rural Address: Proposed Development: 8.
15072 NE 36-38-19W4M 38576 Hwy 850
15073 NW 3-38-20W4M 38069 Rge Rd 20-3
Rural Address: Proposed Development: 6.
Detached Dwelling (1644 ft2)
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Proposed Development:
Rural Address: Proposed Development: 5.
15071 Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 9924161 P.T. NW 19-37-19W4M 37341 Hwy 56
Single Family Dwelling with Attached Garge
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 No 2060-15:
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED
1.
2898-2015 Lot 6, Block 22, Plan 0729463 6905 Meadowview Close 1267104 Alberta Ltd.
You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. November 4, 2015. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305.
Jacinta Donovan, Development Officer
Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Application have been approved as permitted use in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6 Land-Use Bylaw No. 1443-10:
No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
Public Notices
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace - 403-742-0681 Vivian - 403-742-3935
VICTIM SERVICES 403-741-7841
Addition (1152 ft2) to Detached Dwelling
Raised Deck (4’) 15081 Lot 24, Block 1, Plan 9924620 Rochon Sands Estates 305, 40338 Hwy 835 Detached Dwelling (988 ft2)
Jacinta Donovan, Development Officer
1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015
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INVITATION TO TENDER
APPEL D’OFFRES
Service Contract(s)
Contrat(s) de services
RCMP Stettler Detachment Stettler, Alberta
DĂŠtachement de la GRC de Stettler Stettler, Alberta
The RCMP Stettler Detachment, Stettler, Alberta is seeking tenders for Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal services. Interested parties may obtain a Tender Package through the Detachment by contacting:
Cpl. Cameron Russell @ 403-742-3382 The successful contractor and their employees will be required to obtain a valid RCMP Departmental Security clearance. The successful contractor must adhere to all safety rules, regulations and labor codes in all jurisdictions where work is performed. This service contract may not necessarily be awarded to the lowest bidder. Deadline for Tender submission is: 2:00 p.m. MDT, October 26th, 2015 Bids must be forwarded to RCMP NWR Procurement & Contracting via courier or fax as per Submission of Bids within the Tender Package.
Le personnel du dÊtachement de la GRC de Stettler, à Stettler, en Alberta, sollicite des offres pour l’enlèvement de neige et de la maintenance des motifs.
Les parties intÊressÊes peuvent obtenir un dossier d’appel d’offres par l’intermÊdiaire du dÊtachement en appelant: Cpl. Cameron Russell @ 403-742-3382 L’entrepreneur sÊlectionnÊ et ses employÊs devront obtenir une cote de sÊcuritÊ de la GRC valide. L’entrepreneur sÊlectionnÊ doit respecter les consignes de sÊcuritÊ, les règlements et les codes du travail en vigueur dans le territoire de compÊtence oÚ sont rÊalisÊs les travaux. Le contrat de services ne sera pas nÊcessairement attribuÊ au soumissionnaire prÊsentant l’offre la plus basse. Date limite de rÊception des soumissions: le 26 octobre 2015 à 14 h (HAR) Les soumissions doivent parvenir à la Section des acquisitions et des marchÊs de la RÊgion du Nord-Ouest de la GRC par service de messagerie ou par tÊlÊcopieur, aux termes du document PrÊsentation des soumissions faisant partie du dossier d’appel d’offres.
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4908 - 51 Street
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