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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Big Valley girl rides to success STACEY LAVALLIE WEEKENDER REPORTER For Big Valley’s Charlene Sereda, working with her quarterhorse Livvy is one of the funnest things she can do — and that fun has recently led Sereda, and Livvy, to earn some accolades. In late August, Sereda and Livvy — whose registered name is Cee Chicadee — headed to the Westerner Grounds in Red Deer to compete in the Canadian National Quarterhorse Show. There, the 19-yearold rider rode in the youth and novice-youth reining competition and the youth and novice-youth ranch riding competition. Sereda turned 19 in June, which meant at the start of the year she was 18, so she was still eligible to compete in the youth categories — though this was her last year. The reining competitions had Sereda riding Livvy in certain patterns, one of 12 or 13 possible ones that are used. “You complete a pattern for the judges,� she explained. “The person with the overall highest score at the end wins. There’s sliding stops, spins, roll-backs, circles and lead changes.� Ranch Riding, which started in the United States and has been in Canada for a couple of years, is very similar — the rider completes a pre-de-
termined pattern set by the competition — but in this, there’s more ranching-specific tasks the rider must complete, which includes everything from reining, but adds slowing down and speeding up, side-passing, and going over obstacles like logs. “These patterns are all designed to test how well controlled your horse is,� Sereda said. “(Ranch Riding adds) basically anything you’d experience on a ranch. I tried it last year and did pretty well, so I wanted to try again this year.� This year, Sereda did more than well — she won in every category in which she competed, bringing home four Canadian Nationals Quarterhorse titles. “It was very neat,� she recalled. “There’s not usually a lot of youth kids. This is one of the first years I’ve had other kids, so it was a real competition.� In the last week of September and the first week of October, Sereda and Livvy returned to the Westerner Grounds for the Canadian Supreme. “It’s a whole another show,� Sereda said. There, she competed in the non-professional “rein-box� competition, which had her complete a reining pattern as in the Canadian Nationals, first, followed by “boxing� a cow in a separate event.
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Charlene Sereda and her horse, Livvy, come to an abrupt halt, spraying dirt before them.
Below: Charlene Sereda and her horse, Cee Chicadee a.k.a. Livvy, pose for a photo.
The two scores are added together. “I went last year for the first time, and I had a lot of fun so I decided I wanted to go back again this year,� Sereda explained, adding that she’s not professional — she trains very little and just mostly has fun with it. Last year, Sereda and Livvy took first place in the rein-box. This year, there were two non-professional divisions in the category, one for people who’ve had less than $1,000 in winnings — for people new to the sport, Sereda explained — and the unlimited “reserve� division. “I’ve been riding my whole life and reining for the last six years,� Sereda
said. And it showed, as this year she won first place again in the lessthan competition — and tied with Helga Rogh to share the first-place finish in the reserve category. “It’s a huge adrenaline rush,� Sereda said. “It’s really exciting, and as far as horse sports go, it’s the most exciting thing I can do with my horse and be completely in control.� Sereda called herself “a bit of a chicken,� saying her lack of interest in racing and going fast has made rodeo events like barrel racing remain off the list of things she wants to try. continued on page 2
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There’s much more to setting up a business than meets the eye. From permits to laws that govern employees, to making sure the company’s accounts are in order, to acquiring new shares and assets, to ensuring a secure succession and estate plan are in place, legal liabilities loom at every stage. Businesses are often started on a shoestring budget without giving much thought to the legalities involved, resulting in 30 per cent of Canadian small businesses having to deal with a legal dispute in the last three years, according to a recent survey commissioned by the Canadian Bar Association. Ownership structure: Setting up the business structure properly is one of the first questions entrepreneurs face when setting up shop. Selecting the wrong ownership structure can expose them to unlimited personal liability for their company’s debts. For this very reason, the first thing that should be reviewed is the corporate structure. Who owns what? Are there any trusts? Are there any shareholders? Are all the required documents in place? If there are partners, do they have a either a buy/sell agreement or universal shareholder’s agreement (USA) in place, and is it funded with life insurance. Did a lawyer
draft the documents or generic ones used? Structural opportunities: The next step is to decipher any change opportunities, given how the business is currently structured. That may involve estate freezes, reorganization to introduce a holding company or trust, or setting up new classes of shares for different shareholders. Take a family farm operating an oilfield service business from the farm; if the business assets are intermingled between them, there may be exposure to cross liability from creditors in the event of lawsuits with either business. Should we incorporate? One of the conundrums prospective business owners face is whether or not to incorporate. From a tax planning standpoint, it should be delayed until there is enough earnings to justify it. Once they start to become profitable and build retained earnings it may make sense to do so.
Big Valley girl rides to success continued from front page The now-eight-yearold Livvy was purchased at the Canadian Nationals when she was five, and was trained by Dale Clearwater from Saskatchewan. “He’s trained lots and lots of amazing horses
that compete regularly at the Supreme,” Sereda said. “He’s one of the best trainers around. He’s also my riding coach, along with Jardi Clark from Drumheller.” Sereda heads to Hanley, Sask. a few times a year to take part in Clearwater’s riding clinics, but she said that
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Not incorporating can potentially expose their personal assets to legal action, depending on the business they’re in. To safeguard against that, it’s important to understand what the company is, what it does, but most importantly, what the risks are. Then issues such as adequate insurance should be addressed. If there’s none in place, a financial advisor can suggest the right type of insurance for that business. It’s important to make sure things are structured in a way that personal assets aren’t exposed to jeopardy. For example, one of the things to recommend, especially for owners operating high-risk businesses, is to ensure any owner/employee pension plans are creditor protected. Small businesses are exposed to a multitude of risks, and as they grow so does the risk potential. If your business has not had a financial risk review recently it may make sense to conduct one to determine what risks exist, then decide what steps are needed to mitigate them in a cost effective manner. Find a trusted financial professional to do a review of your farm or business and identify any potential holes in your risk management program. As the saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
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since he is usually taking part at the Nationals and Supreme in Red Deer, he helps her out there, preparing for events. However, it’s for Clark that Sereda has nothing but praise. “She’s made me who I am,” Sereda said. “She’s become one of my best friends, a close family friend.” For now, Sereda doesn’t have any specific eventing plans in the future, though she said she’s thought about looking into mounting shooting. “For now, I need to start looking at school because I’m a grown-up
now,” the 19-year-old said. “And I think Livvy will have a bit of time off.” Next summer, though, she hopes to be back at it, but it depends on a lot of factors, since she’s not in eventing for the money — and the money she has won has barely covered the entry costs, let alone stabling and transportation. “I don’t do it for the money, I do it because I like it,” Sereda said. “And because I have parents, Shelley Peck and Wayne Sereda, who help me out with it. I’m so very grateful to them for that.”
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Compromising on quality for price is costing Canadians in the long run CNW STORY Just how far will Canadians go to get a deal? Is it possible to be frugal without compromising on quality? To explore this important topic in personal finance health, Credit Canada Debt Solutions, in partnership with Capital One Canada, launched a Twitter contest to gather Canadians’ most extreme ‘cheap or frugal’ spending stories. Many learned the hard way that choosing the least expensive option sometimes comes at a cost, while being frugal tends to pay dividends. The contest, which asked Canadians to share stories about what they learned from good and bad financial decisions, was held in advance of the ninth annual Credit Education Week, which runs from November 9-13 across the country. Many Canadians shared that, while attempting to stretch their dollars, they were tempted by bargains that may not have been the best financial decisions: • “We didn’t do our homework when we picked our roofer. One year later they were no more. So much for a warranty.” • “Being cheap has caused us to replace our kitchen chairs multiple times! It’s embarrassing when a chair breaks when you sit on it or worse when a guest sits down!” • “My ex put [a] car I bought in his name so I could save taxes. He left with the car.” “Many of Canadians’ stories show that choosing the least expensive option for merchandise or services does not necessarily mean saving money. There is a big difference between being cheap and being frugal and that difference can help Canadians make more positive financial decisions,” said Laurie Campbell, CEO of Credit Canada Debt Solutions. “Credit Canada is dedicated to helping Canadians spend smartly by providing financial education and resources that help them reach their financial goals.” Frugal Canadians’ simple savings approaches include: • “I quit buying coffee every day & started making my own which allowed me to put almost $1000 in a tfsa!” • “Audit your contracts/bills (i.e. cell, water) once a year and shop around.” • “Buying store brand vs name brand saves one money in the long run & is just as good.” “My role as Canada’s Financial Literacy Leader is to foster collaboration in financial literacy and that’s why I am very excited to see Capital One and Credit Canada Debt Solutions working together to raise awareness about how Canadians can be wiser in how they spend,” said Jane Rooney. “Sharing stories about the difference between being cheap versus frugal is a
great way for people to learn from each other.” Credit Canada Debt Solutions and Capital One Canada offer the following ‘Money Hacks’, based on contest participant stories, on how Canadians can save money by living frugally without compromising on quality: • Avoid eating out and buying specialty coffees during the workday. • Buy generic store brands over brand names at a fraction of the price. • Take advantage of coupons with deals and discount codes when possible. • Consider using mobile shopping apps to price match or find deals that will save you money. • Remember that sometimes it’s worth paying a little extra money for quality items when buying outerwear, clothing and footwear that may last longer and cost less in the long run. “As a company with deep analytical heritage, we know it’s important to focus on why people do what they do when it comes to their money,” said, Brent Reynolds, Vice President of Marketing and Analytics from Capital One Canada. “When we understand why Canadians follow certain behaviours when they spend, we can help our customers be more thoughtful and purposeful with their money and better support their financial goals.” This year’s Credit Education Week is focused on the theme of ‘Cheap vs. Frugal’, with a number of events, from workshops to contests, across the country aimed at addressing how Canadians can make responsible financial decisions. Visit www.cewc.ca to learn more.
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Alberta’s personal income tax rate hikes will likely bring in $1.7 billion less than expected: study The Alberta government will likely receive $1.7 billion less than expected from its personal income tax rate hikes, finds a new study released last week by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan think-tank. The study, Alberta’s Personal Income Tax Increases Likely to Yield Less Revenue than Expected, calculates the amount of additional revenue the NDP government could collect as a result of its elimination of Alberta’s single, 10 per cent personal income tax rate in favour of a five-bracket tax system with a top marginal tax rate of 15 per cent for people earning more than $300,000 per year. “There’s a wide body of evidence showing that tax rate increases encourage people to change their behaviour to avoid paying additional taxes, yielding less revenue than expected by governments” said Charles Lammam, Fraser Institute director of fiscal studies. For example, to mitigate their personal income tax burdens, individuals may choose to work fewer hours or they may opt for more tax-favourable forms of compensation such as extra vacation time or fringe benefits that are often tax free. Higher income earners, in particular, may be better positioned to take advantage of a variety of tax saving mechanisms
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already available in the tax code. As a result, the additional revenue from tax rate increases often falls short of expectations. The study compares two forecasting models to estimate the revenue impact from recently implemented personal income tax rate hike: one that accounts for behavioural changes and one that does not, which is the method most often employed by governments. In the latter model - where it’s assumed tax revenues will increase in exact proportion to tax rate increases - the Alberta government might expect an additional $6.7 billion from 2016 to 2020. But when behavioural responses are appropriately accounted for, the government will likely take in $5 billion in new revenue, a difference of $1.7 billion over the period. “We’ve seen it time and time again with both personal and corporate tax increases, where politicians take a simplistic view of tax rates and tax revenues,” said Steve Lafleur, Fraser Institute senior policy analyst and study co-author. “If the Alberta government fails to account for the behavioural effects spurred by its personal income tax rate hikes in next week’s budget, it could be in for larger deficits and more debt than already planned.”
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Seniors urged to keep active, maintain balance A new campaign to raise awareness among seniors on ways of preventing falls as well as the costs and stresses associated with them is appealing for increased activity and balance on the part of those most affected by falls. The campaign has been launched by Injury Prevention Centre and Finding Balance Advisory Committee and it aims at sending out a message that falls are not destined to happen. “Falling is not a part of aging,” said Chris Zarski, assistant professor at the Physical Therapy Dept. of University of Alberta with regard to what the campaign was trying to achieve. “We want people to talk about their falls, the first may not be catastrophic, but the next one may.” He said the key for seniors to avoid falls was to remain active, to keep muscles functioning and maintain their balance. With the winter approaching, Zarski said they didn’t want to put people at risk by suggesting them to walk in snowy weather on icy paths, but he suggested seniors could still remain active in-
doors or could take a ride to a local mall to do their walking there. He added that 40 per cent of all admissions to nursing centres resulted from falls and with a little physical activity, it was possibly to reduce that statistic substantially. “Every year, one in three Alberta seniors living in the community will experience a fall, while up to 50 per cent of those living in institutions will fall,” said Kathy Belton, Associate Director for the Injury Prevention Centre. “Injuries from falls can cause physical, psychological and emotional distress, which seriously diminishes quality of life. In 2014, there were over 29,000 emergency department visits and 10,000 hospital admissions due to injuries from falls among Alberta seniors.” Events and information sessions are scheduled across the province throughout November to support the campaign. For more information about Finding Balance events going on across Alberta, visit http://findingbalancealberta. ca/news-page.
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Short but friendly confidence booster Every day, you make countless little choices. Get outta bed or go back to sleep? What’s for breakfast? Blue tie or black shirt? Which project first, what’s for lunch, dinner, after dinner, what to watch, read, discuss? All day long, you choose one thing over another; in fact, Michael Strahan says that “the average American will [make] thirty-five thousand decisions” before bedtime. In his book “Wake Up Happy” (with Veronica Chambers), he explains how one of them can be a life-changer. If you’ve ever seen Michael Strahan onscreen, you know how easy he makes his job look. He seems comfortable with stars and strangers alike, although he calls himself “a shy guy.” He says he gets nervous, but he knows how to handle himself because that’s the way he was raised. Because Strahan’s father was in the military, the family lived overseas when Strahan was still very young. “Mannheim, Germany,” he says, “was an awesome place to grow up” because of its small-town feel and because children were truly raised by a village of stay-at-home mothers. Strahan’s father was busy, but Strahan remembers the frequent one-on-one time he spent with his dad, and the advice that poured forth on those events. “In a perfect world,” Strahan says, “I’d have ninety-two [motivational] rules to match my jersey number. But in real life, I’ve found that you need only eighteen to get and stay motivated.”
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TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Rule Number One, he says is to “Be open to everything around you.” What you need, and the help to get it, can “come from the most unexpected places…” Pay attention, don’t make assumptions, and never throw away a chance to see what comes. Remember that the journey is joyful, too, so take pleasure in it. If you want something, let your determination power your actions and keep in mind that when you’ve given your all, there’s still more to give. Know when to bow out gracefully but don’t quit a tough road; instead, know when to “hit pause.” Take the word “if” from your vocabulary. Listen to music that motivates you. Remember that “bad experiences… often teach you the most.” Keep your sense of humor. “Be excellent. “ So you’re in need of some motivation, but you don’t want something that sounds like a million bees in a hive. Instead, you’d like something fresh, and “Wake Up Happy” is what you want. Readers who have come to love author Michael Strahan on the field or on TV will be glad to
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NOTICE OF AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF BASHAW SEED CLEANING CO-OP ASSOCIATION LTD. Notice is hereby given that an Annual Meeting of the members of Bashaw Seed Cleaning Co-op will be held at the Agricultural Grounds in Bashaw, AB on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. for the following process:
The family of Pat & Mel Kelm invite friends for an open house Sunday, Nov. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the I O O F in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.
1. To receive the financial statements for the fiscal year end. 2. To elect directors of the association. 3. To appoint auditors of the association. 4. To discuss the feasibility of building a new seed cleaning plant. 5. To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before the meeting * Please assemble early - call to order 1:00 p.m. sharp
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STETTLER UCW CHRISTMAS BAZAAR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 2-4 P.M.
SERVICES Furnace Cleaning
Admission $3 Everyone welcome!
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Stettler United CE Wing Crafts, Baking, Coffee, Tea, Lunch, Meat Pies, Cookie Walk
Furnace & Duct Cleaning Call Ryan at
403-742-9823
Restaurant/ Hotel
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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.
Misc. Help
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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
JANUARY START GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community? • • • • • • • • •
Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
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Livestock
Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920
Suites
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
EquipmentHeavy
1630
FORKLIFT for sale, Clark 12 ft. mast, on propane, hard rubber tires, chains, 1650 hours, $4000. Call 403-740-2442, leave message
Firewood
1660
FIREWOOD, PINE & BIRCH 4.5 kms. West of Stettler Call 403-323-0744
Misc. for Sale
1760
FOR sale: TOYS and Antiques and Novelties. Phone 403-742-2441.
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CHAROLAIS COWS for sale, dispersal herd. Phone 403-740-0054.
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
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
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
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3 BDRM., 1 bath, townhouse, near hospital and golf course, references. Call Norma at Sutton Realty, 403-742-7815.
Suites
3060
The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to 1 BDRM upstairs bachelor sell is with a Classified suite, quiet tenants with want ad. Phone 1-877-223- references. Call Norma at 3311 Sutton Realty, 403-742-7815.
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BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites. All utilities, cable, internet. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828 LARGE 2 BEDROOM overlooking Alix Lake, 1 1/2 bath, oak cupboards, vaulted ceiling, wood Àreplace, washer/ dryer usage, garage access, $1050/mo. utils. incl’d, plus dd. Avail. asap. 403-304-0146 TWO, 2 bedroom suites, $900/mo., $900. S.D. 1 bedroom suite, $850/mo., $850 S.D. Available Dec. 1. 403-741-9325.
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Manufactured Homes
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DOUBLEWIDE mobile home in Erskine, 1,479 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms. Recently renovated & upgrades, covered deck, RV parking. Asking $149,000. 403-742-5868. NEWLY renovated mobile for sale in Stetttler Trailer Park Asking $15,000 obo. New windows, new Áoors, new siding, new deck. Excellent home for the price of a truck! Contact Darlene Dionne 403-848-3071 or Ryan Dionne 403-358-2982. TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.
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Car battery care in extreme weather Few things can be more frustrating than jumping into the driver’s seat on a frosty morning, turning the key in the ignition and failing to hear the engine roar to life. Frigid weather can cause trouble with a car’s battery. Some drivers do not understand why, but getting the facts can help people avoid having to deal with dead batteries on cold winter days. Cold temperatures wreak havoc on batteries because they slow the chemical reaction inside of the battery. Batteries work by combining lead plates with lead dioxide and sulfuric acid to create electrons. While batteries can function under myriad conditions, the cold weather tends to degrade high-quality batteries and may render subpar batteries useless. The cold weather can cause the fluid in the battery to freeze and lose function. A battery that is frozen will not hold a charge, and, as a result, the car won’t start. There are various ways to protect a battery from failure in the cold, and some of them involve taking precautionary measures even before the arrival of cold weather. • Assess the age of your battery. If your battery is old, now may be the time to replace it. Batteries differ in how long they last, but many last anywhere from five to 10 years. If your car is still running on its original battery and your card is several years old, it may be a good idea to get a new battery before the arrival of winter. Battery size will not necessarily provide better starting. It’s important to buy the correct battery for the make of your car, which can usually be found inside of the owner’s manual. • Verify that there is no corrosion. Corrosion can prevent a car from starting just as much as a worn-
out battery. Corrosion is caused by a faulty connection that allows battery acid to escape and corrode surrounding areas. Regularly inspect the battery to keep abreast of issues that may cause corrosion. Carefully clean away any corrosive residue that has formed and make sure the battery is correctly seated. • Install a battery blanket. A battery blanket is used to wrap around the battery and fit inside of the battery cover. A cord with a plug runs from the blanket to a wall outlet. The blanket can produce enough heat to keep the battery fluid from freezing. A trickle charger can also be mounted on the battery. It will deliver enough power to the battery while the car is off to keep it from freezing. • Minimize the use of automotive accessories. Do not start the car with the heater and the radio on. They can use up the power coming from the car’s alternator and prevent the battery from charging. Do not leave the heat and the radio on while the car is idling. Otherwise the car will not be putting out enough power for the alternator to charge the battery and power the electrical systems. • Disconnect the battery. If your car will be stored in a garage for the winter, disconnect the battery. Certain devices, such as clocks and alarm systems, continue to drain battery power when the vehicle is off. If your car will not be driven enough to recharge the battery, keep it disconnected when the automobile is being stored. Cold weather can sometimes wreak havoc on vehicles. Knowing how to skirt trouble with your car’s battery can keep your car on the road throughout the winter.
Snow tires a worthy investment Automotive experts say that snow tires are a worthy investment that improve maneuverability and stopping power on winter roads. Many people leave all-season tires on their vehicles throughout the year, but snow tires may help decrease snow-related accidents and may even help drivers save money on their auto insurance. Consumer Reports says that autumn is the best time to buy snow tires. As drivers prepare their vehicles for winter, the following snow tire tutorial can shed some light on why driving in winter is safer with snow tires. Snow tires are particularly helpful for people who cannot wait for roads to be cleared before they begin their days. Snow tires provide greater traction in wet,
snowy or slushy conditions. Snow tires provide ample grip and make it easier for cars to turn corners and stop on slick roads. As the mercury falls, the rubber used to make traditional tires can become hard and less pliable, compromising its ability to grip the road. However, many snow tires are made with a specialized rubber that remains supple even in very cold temperatures, making it easier for the tire to hug the roadways even when those roads are in poor condition. People who live in very cold climates and areas where snow and ice dominate the landscape for several months per year often find all-season tires are inadequate and likely to slip. Snow tires make for safer alternatives in
such regions. Snow tires are typically manufacturered the previous summer, meaning inventory is finite, according to Consumer Reports. Drivers who wait until the first snowstorm to purchase their snow tires may encounter limited inventory and find it difficult to locate the right size tire for their vehicles. That’s why it’s important to shop early. Retire snow tires earlier than you would all-season tires. Snow tires lose almost all of their effectiveness once they reach 6/32-inch deep tread. Snow tires can make roads safer for drivers who live in locales with long, snowy winters. They also are ideal for drivers who desire more traction, cornering and stopping capacity on winter roadways.
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Friday, November 13, 2015
U of A offering free toolkit on facilitating seniors’ transportation SUBMITTED Over the next 10 years, the number of seniors in communities across Alberta will increase by more than 50 per cent. We also know that our rural population is aging faster than our urban population. This increase in the number of seniors will affect many aspects of our society including how we get around. For many seniors, traditional ways of ‘getting around’ are no longer suitable or are simply not available. This lack of access to transportation often results in not being able to get to medical appointments, getting groceries, or going out to community events. To help communities in both rural and urban Alberta, researchers in the University of Alberta have developed a Transportation Toolkit that can be used by communities to implement alternate transportation services for seniors. This Transportation Toolkit contains valuable
information that communities can use to develop alternate transportation for seniors in their community. The Toolkit is available at no charge. Over the next two months, the researchers will be holding free half-day workshops in many communities in rural and urban Alberta. The workshops are for individuals and organizations interested in learning more about how to start or improve transportation options for seniors in their community. One of the earliest of these workshops will take place in Red Deer on Friday, Nov. 20. Attendance will be limited to 30 participants and pre-registration is required.
For more information about the Toolkit, call Dr. Bonnie Dobbs at 780-492-0374. To find out about a workshop in your area, call Mayank Rehani at 780-492-5892 or send an email to mard@ualberta.ca
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The school buses many North Americans are accustomed to seeing in their neighborhoods trace their origins to educator and author Dr. Frank Cyr, Ph.D. Dr. Cyr specialized in rural education and, in 1939, organized a conference at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City with the intention of standard-
izing transportation for students on their way to and from school. Representatives from several notable corporations, including engineers from auto manufacturers Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford and paint experts from DuPont, attended the conference. The fruits of that conference are still paying
dividends even now, as one of the more notable developments to result from the conference was the decision to paint buses yellow with black lettering to make them easier to see in the early morning and late afternoon. That decision continues to protect the millions of school children who ride the bus to and from school today.
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