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Delburne to lose School Resource Officer Debra Johnston
ECA Review Reporter Delburne School will lose the RCMP School Resource Officer (SRO) as of June 30 due to a lack of funding. Delburne village council made the decision at the Nov. 24 council meeting. Cst. Travis Harkness is the current SRO. The SRO offers staff and students programs to engage youth and provide resources on issues like bullying, internet safety, and other youth concerns. Delburne, Elnora and Trochu jointly funded the SRO through grants.
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A market raising over $600 for the homeless was held by the Grade 9 Language Arts class at the Coronation School gym on Fri. Nov. 27. From the left, Marylou Gilbertson and Rayanna Ramsay seen painting Laura Goodbrand and Sandy Chao’s fingernails while Alexis Perry waits her turn. The class has held several projects including an elementary movie night and bake sale and have also received donations now totalling over $1000 to purchase necessities for when the class travels to Medicine Hat to deliver to the homeless. ECA Review/J.Webster
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Botha council ��������������������� 2 Paintearth county ��������������� 2 Clearview schools ��������������� 3 Obituary ����������������������������� 4 Big Valley council ��������������� 5 Letters ������������������������������� 6 Prairieview ������������������������� 7 Real Estate/Homes ������������� 8 Christmas greetings ����10-13 Classifieds/Careers ������14-15 Agriculture �����������������������15
Delburne’s firefighters will get new uniforms after council approved the $5600 budget for the purchase. Fire Chief Sherry Marsellus has been working on securing a source for the uniforms for several months.
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Municipal Affairs meets with Botha council Debra Johnston
ECA Review Reporter The Village of Botha has completed another step in the Viability Review
process as of Nov. 26 following a meeting between Alberta Municipal Affairs representatives and the village council. Linda Reynolds and Debbie Mccaan of Municipal Affairs met with
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ECA Review The Code of Conduct item on the Paintearth county agenda for Nov. 24 meeting was pushed to the next meeting Dec. 1 requested by Coun. Diane Elliott, to permit more time for reviewing the extensive amount of copy from codes from other municipalities.
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A $10,000 emergency contribution was made by the County of Paintearth to the Alliance ski hill with plans being made to create a long term plan by the ski hill board and include Flagstaff County in the discussions since they are also making emergency contributions to the hill. “We can’t just keep putting money into it [ski hill],” said Coun. Rocky Dalmer.
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Farm and Ranch Workers Act. Councillors agreed to offer to host a meeting in east central Alberta as the closest one is in Red Deer and it is already full. Blumhagen is attending the Leduc town hall meeting. A decision was made to encourage ratepayers to complete the survey by posting it in the county newsletter and on their website. “I don’t think they [government] understand how rural farmers operate,” said Coun. Elliott. The legislation is so vague that I don’t even think we can ask questions. Children handling 4-H calves, the neighbour or family member coming over for an hour or two to help sort cattle for the market were just some of the issues briefly mentioned during the discussion.
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Coun. Dalmer reported on the decision by the Town of Castor councillors to not waive the taxes on the doctors house, but instead have the Doctor Recruitment committee split it three ways amongst the 3C’s - Castor, Coronation and Consort committees. Dalmer noted that the Town of Coronation councillors waived the taxes for the doctor’s house in Coronation. Turn to Proactive, Pg 3
County public works received seven tenders for the gravel supply and hauling contract with county councillors agreeing to accept the lowest tender from Brockhoff Enterprises of Edberg for $3,694,200 for three years. It works out at $22.80 per tonne over the three years. Cost will be more expensive if we use our own gravel, noted Reeve George Glazier. Coun. Dalmer noted his uneasiness with going into a three year contract, “The way this province is changing things, I hate to get us too far into the hole.” “I think it’s a good deal,” Dalmer added voting for the motion that passed unanimously. In other business, it was said that The Battle River coal burning generating station is BOTOX™ • Juvederm™ Fillers • SoftLifts™ • Lip Enhancements already moving Leg Veins • Sclerotherapy • Spider Veins toward some cutMigraines • Hyperhidrosis backs including accelerting MicroNeedling MRF • Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) depreciation, as a Acne Scar and Stretch Mark Revision • Skin Tightening result fo the the NDP announceSkin Care Products • Assessments • Facial Treatments ment on shutting Rosacea • Acne • Latisse™ for Long Lashes down coal-generNUYU Teeth Whitening ating plants by the year 2030. Permanent Hair Removal • Laser Services • Skin Tags
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According to Reynolds, there are several possible outcomes from the review. If the village is viable, the Minister will recommend necessary changes the village must make. “Status quo is not acceptable,” stated Reynolds, indicating the village cannot return to ‘business as usual’. If the team concludes the village is not viable, council can vote to dissolve village status, which automatically triggers a vote of Botha residents. Options exist to address all outcomes, for example, if the village is found viable but public discussion indicates the residents or council prefers dissolution. While the majority of the review process is not open to the public, progress reports will be made available on the ministry website and the final report will be available to the public prior to any final decision. The entire process will take approximately between 9 - 12 months.
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ECA Review Reporter The Clearview School Board trustees gave final approval to three key documents at their Nov. 26 meeting. The 2014/15 school division budget, which had initially projected a deficit of $1.1 million but ended with a surplus of $207,959, received a clean audit with no concerns from the auditor. That surplus, as well as a portion of existing reserves, will be rolled into the final 2015/16 budget to offset this year’s predicted deficit of nearly $1.3 million of a $34.8 million budget. According to a Clearview memorandum, the district will draw down $1.29 million from reserves to cover costs, primarily in instruction. As of Aug. 2016, reserves will stand at just under $2.5 million. The board approved the 2014/15 audited financial statements and approved the 2015/16 final budget.
Early intervention key for success
Grant Gosse, Director of Inclusive Learning for Clearview, presented the board with an annual update of last year’s work. Last year focused heavily on the Early Years Intervention program or EYE, which assesses pre-school and kindergarten children. The Inclusive Learning Team also handles counseling and mental health intervention, as well as assessing students in need of additional educational support.
According to Gosse’s report, one in five Alberta children are entering preschool or kindergarten with some kind of disability. The Family School Liaison (FSL) program and the Children and Adolescents being Resilient and Self Regulating (CARS) program saw between 300-400 students over a threemonth period. The trending patterns for students requiring help include self-injury, depression and suicidal ideation.
Educational plan set
Trustees also approved the final draft of Clearview’s Three Year Education Plan, which covers 2015 -2018, for submission to Alberta Education. The plan covers everything from making Clearview a ‘first choice’ learning environment to seeing better results across the division on diploma exams. All documents are available on Clearview’s website.
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Horses, special place in his heart Robert Diprose, known as Bob to most, passed away on Nov. 20 in Stettler at the age of 89 years. Bob was born on July 3, 1926 in Drumheller. He was the fifth of six children born to Fred and Rose Diprose. He was raised on the family farm in the Verdant Valley district, between Drumheller and the Hand Hills. He received his education at Verdant Valley and Drumheller. Bob enjoyed growing up with four brothers: Fred Jr., Bill, Ken and Harold (or Buddy as he was known by Diprose the family) and one sister Peggy. On June 23, 1948 Bob married the love of his life, Dorothy Louise Wallace of Delia. They would become life long partners for the next 67 years. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Terry in 1950, Don in 1953 and Rosemary in 1955. He and Dorothy farmed and raised their family in the Verdant Valley district with many happy memories of those years. The farm was sold in 1972 and Bob and Dorothy, Don and Rosemary moved to a new farm, the Snell place east of Botha. It opened a new chapter of their lives and they soon met new neighbours and friends. Bob had a love for the land and was a farmer at heart always. His crops were bountiful and he enjoyed his horses and cattle. Even after Bob and Dorothy sold the farm at Botha in 1996, Bob couldn’t seem to get farming out of his blood. He did seasonal work for Mike Nichols on his farm near Erskine for a few years after. Bob and Dorothy retired and purchased a home in Stettler in 1996. Again they made new friends and acquired new neighbours, but never lost contact with old friends and neighbours made in the last two communities they lived in. They were especially lucky to have such wonderful neighbours at Verdant Valley, Botha and Stettler. Bob had a passion for
horses. Horses always had a special place in his heart and he spent as much time as he could with them; riding at the farm, going on trail rides, riding in parades, raising colts and breaking them to ride, training some to pull a sleigh and just caring for them in general. Family was important to Bob and he liked nothing better than being surrounded by family - immediate and extended. Bob’s life was richly filled to the brim with his many interests. Bob was a longtime school bus driver. He was also very sports-minded and enjoyed ice and floor curling, playing ball and bowling and in his younger years participated in rodeo events at the Hand Hills Stampede. His love of sports has been passed down to the next generations. He also enjoyed playing cards, old-time dances, yodeling, country and western music and making things with his hands. Some of these projects included woodworking, leather and bead work, plastic canvas projects and making slippers for everyone in the family and others too. Many of his plywood silhouette creations adorn the yards of family and friends. Blessed with good health for most of his life allowed Bob to enjoy many activities well into his advanced years, including playing senior slo-pitch and being on the team that captured a provincial title. Bob will be remembered for his quiet ways, kind heart and sentimentality. He enjoyed the simple things in life and was one who felt more comfortable being in the background than the foreground. Bob was predeceased by his parents Fred and Rose Diprose, all his brothers: Harold, Fred, Bill and Ken Diprose and his only sister Peggy Schrock; also by brothers-in-law Fred Schrock, Bert, Dean and Les Wallace and
sisters-in-law Dot and Blanche nephews and a host of friends. are gratefully accepted to Diprose and Margaret A memorial service was held S.T.A.R.S or the charity of the Chambers and nephews Fred for Bob on Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. at donor’s choice c/o Stettler Schrock Jr. and Ron Wallace. the Heartland Chapel of the Funeral Home & Crematorium, Mourning Bob’s passing are Stettler Funeral Home with Box 1780, Stettler, Ab. T0C 2L0, his loving wife of 67 years, Rev. Jack Schulze officiating. who were entrusted with the Dorothy of Stettler; his sons The service followed a private care and funeral arrangements, Terry (Diane) Diprose of Red family interment in the 403-742-3422. Deer and Don Diprose of morning at the Lakeview To send or view condolences Sherwood Park; his daughter Cemetery, Stettler. to the family, please visit www. Rosemary (Les) Stulberg of Donations in memory of Bob stettlerfuneralhome.com Endiang; his grandsons Brad (Louanne) Diprose, Michael (Jessie) Diprose, Mark Diprose, all of Edmonton, Travis Stulberg, Tyler Stulberg (Samantha) all of New This Year Stettler; greatgrandsons Caleb Santa’s Parent and Kiefer Diprose Lounging Area! Our 4th Annual and great-grandCome Enjoy a Hot Cocoa daughter Evie And Refreshments, Diprose, all of While Your Children Edmonton. He is also surShop For The Loved vived by four Ones On Their List ! 4pm - 7pm Come shop our designated sisters-in-law: Lucie Diprose, St. shopping area for gifts for everyone All Regular & Albert, Mary on your list! All gifts will be pre-priced Seasonal Gift Ware Wallace, at $20 and under. Drumheller, Lois % off Wallace, Vancouver and Dec. 2, 3 & 4 Dolline Good, Calgary, as well as Free delivery service available within town limits • Store Hrs: Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm; Sun. 10 am - 7 pm many nieces and • Pharmacy Hrs: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm; Sat. On Call 9 am - 3 pm
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asked for and received a doubling of contributions this year to $30M. Industry knows there is not A common theme at the Alberta enough money to deal with the mess they have left. Payne also Surface Rights Federation says she has told the board that meeting held in Camrose on Nov. she will be asking for $60M 26 was that funding for the annual contributions although Orphan Well Association (OWA) there is recognition that over was woefully inadequate. The OWA is a government agency that $100M a year will be required. Every landowner has been condeals with the abandonment and cerned about orphan wells for reclamation of upstream oil and gas orphan wells, pipelines, facili- years, this isn’t a problem that has just started. One attendee asked ties and their associated sites. why wasn’t the government colSpeaker, Daryl Bennett of My lecting more money when oil was Landman Group Inc. said there $100+ per barrel? Now oil is $40 are 82,000 inactive wells and per barrel, operators are going 66,000 abandoned wells in bankrupt, companies are phoning Alberta. Of those OWA only has landowners to tell them payments 700 abandoned wells and 500 recwill be stopped, OWA is woefully lamation sites on their books. underfunded and its inventory doesn’t reflect the liability that currently defaults to landThey know they are owners and taxpayers. “For things to change there on the hook and that those has to be political will,” said Payne. “There is an opportunity orphans are going up for change with a new government.” exponentially. “Things are changing. Are we perfect? No. We’re trying to do - PATRICIA PAYNE the right thing now,” said Sandra Blais with the AER. Blais encouraged landowners to Landowners in attendance use the new 24-hour line manned expressed concern that the 365 days a year (1-800-222-6514). Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) It’s a new call center that goes to has the absolute and arbitrary power when to move orphan wells field inspectors who are required to get answers back to landowners or abandoned sites into OWA. The OWA is funded by industry within 24 hours. Attendees were also pleased to and has been working with a very hear that OWA is now prioritizing limited budget of $15M for a private land orphans over public number of years. land orphans. Landowners in the audience Pat Payne‘s comment that questioned whether a board made change comes with political will up of five industry members and one government member isn’t in a seemed evident in the number of employees who attended from the conflict of interest—the people Farmers’ Advocate, Alberta that have created this long-term mess are now the people in charge Energy Regulator, Orphan Wells Board and the Surface Rights of approving the cleanup budget. Board, their responsiveness to Patricia Payne, manager of concerns, openness in answers, OWA argued that although it can engagement with attendees and be seen that way, she believes willingness to follow up with indiindustry is taking this orphan vidual concerns. problem seriously. Agriculture and oil made “They know they are on the Alberta prosperous. It is incumhook and that those orphans are bent that the new government fine going up exponentially,” said balance and fairness between Payne. industry and landowners. She also noted that the OWA
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Idealistic goals are not practical Dear Premier Notley: My name is Kacee James and I am a grade twelve student at Gus Wetter School. I am the third generation in my family to be part of a small ranching operation outside of Castor, Ab. Castor is a community based upon hard work, family values and knowing the worth of a dollar. I am writing you today to inform you that the recent introduction of Bill 6 has brought about much discussion and has caused an uproar in our community. I have done a considerable amount of research on this proposed Bill and I strongly disagree with the following changes: 1) 30 minute break after five hours of work in most situations as well as have maximum amount of hours that can be worked 2) Special rules for the employment of youth aged 12 to 14 on farms or ranches, and 3) One day of rest for every full week worked You need to understand that while these are idealistic goals, they are not practical. Many of us have signed petitions as well as filled out the supplied surveys. What I do not understand is why this major change in our province is being rushed to a decision before the New Year. I am writing to you because I do not find your proposal practical or justified. I am only 17 and despite my age I would like to believe my voice and actions will make a difference. People are passionate about the way they choose to live their life, myself included. Within the counties of Paintearth, Flagstaff and Stettler, I can assure you, you will find the most passionate
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farmers and ranchers in this province, if not this country. I say this because this area has bred four generations of the hardest working people I know. I find it extremely difficult to make you understand that you cannot legislate our daily lives. The work is never-ending on a farm. During calving season sleep is not an option. During seeding time in the spring, you work while the weather permits you to. When Mother Nature tests your every nerve in a winter blizzard, you cannot simply take a break. Being part of a family farm teaches responsibility, a type of responsibility not many children will learn anymore.
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Whether you are sick, tired, or just sick and tired of everything, you still have chores to do. The animals will not wait because you have already filled the maximum amount of hours you are allowed to put in. Mother Nature won’t reschedule the nasty hail storm because the time sheet says the combine shouldn’t be running at 3 a.m. Turn to Hardworking, Pg 7
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Dishonest reporting on climate change by Herman Schwenk, Coronation After watching the propaganda of the national media and the political leaders on the issue of climate change the last few days I felt compelled to comment. I find the media are not only biased on the subject of climate change, some of them are actually dishonest in the
way they are taking information out of context. If you followed their rationale you would think that Canada and Alberta are responsible for world climate change and that by reducing our emissions in half the problem would be solved. The day after the Federal/ Provincial Conference on Climate
Change, a Global TV reporter stated that world global temperatures are expected to rise two degrees Celsius but the north is expected rise about 3 1/2 degrees Celsius. The impression he left was that this could be corrected if Canada substantially reduced its greenhouse emissions. To me, using statistics in this way is
Hardworking hands that will feed you with my little brother by her side all Cont’d from Pg 6 I understand you folks in politics hours of the night. And the hardest have a very difficult job, trying to lesson he had to learn was that someplease hundreds of thousands (if not times your efforts will fail, because millions, depending on the issue) of when he woke up, the calf had died. people. These lessons need to be taught at a However, I do not think you underyoung age so they can be applied stand that a farmer’s job is what keeps through school as well as life. your job afloat. With proper education we can limit I am part of the younger generation farming accidents. that will become the next set of hardWhat I am asking of you is to please working hands that will feed you and keep the next generation interested our country. Our parents raised us and engaged with the outdoors with the knowledge that someone is through farming, and family farms. going to need to feed the world and we Education - not legislation. are the ones at the front lines who will I believe the farm safety program do so. that has been undertaken throughout I will be attending Montana State elementary schools in Alberta is a pheUniversity in the fall, majoring in nomenal idea. This is one of many agricultural business. I have decided steps that can be taken to help keep to choose this career path because I everyone safe on the job. want my children to be raised the To everyone who purchased same as I have. a poppy and the businesses One of my earthat displayed poppy boxes, liest memories is the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 Hanna riding behind the would like to sincerely THANK YOU as well as the following for driver’s seat of the success of the 2015 Poppy Campaign. the tractor as my Hanna Vision Centre grandpa was Enerplus Corp Canalta Hanna Inn feeding Warwick’s Home Hardware cows. Memories Netago Hanna BPO Elks #451 of running to the The Hardware Store B.P.O. of Elks Delia #489 barn with my Delia OORP #304 Special Areas grandma to check The Tire Place Exlco on the newborn Weckers Plumbing Minton Air Ltd calf with pneuH & R Block Dennis Mahoney Trucking monia; or Luke Onruf Hanna Young Lions collecting eggs Hanna Tire Town of Hanna/Fire Dept. from the henValley Vet Endeavor Chartered Accounts house despite Hanna Fas Gas Darlyne Nunweiler being pecked Knights of Columbus #12217 Big Country Construction every step of the Fox Lake Agro Hanna Building Supplies way. Bottle Depot H. Corrine Hewitt Quilt Patterns The chores and Smith & Hersey Law Firm Big Sky Real Estate activities may be All Season Motor Sports Hanna Motor Products hazardous and Willow Creek Greenslade’s Northern Welding difficult at times, Anchor Glass AB Pioneers of Hanna & but they have Maynes and Associates District Senior Circle made me who I Ross Todd and Company Royal Purple Lodge #258 am today; a The Brick Hanna Welding Rods farmer. Cervus Equipment Greenslades Disposal What I learned Karg’s Oilfield Service Doug’s Electric while growing up Big Al’s Truck & Car Wash Bumper To Bumper with the outdoors Sekura & Webb Sinclair Plumbing as my playground The Co-Operators Hanna Crysler can never be Prairie Rose Family Salon UFA Store mimicked by Norma Boser UFA Petroleum courses taught in Alan & Rhonda Lund St Georges CWL school. I learned Berke’s Jewellers Heartland Funeral Services work ethic as I Burger Baron Hanna Masonic Lodge #78 watched my parCountry Charms Flowers & Gifts Connect First Credit Union Ltd ents spend hours Twisted Scisssors Western Financial Group in the summer Hanna Insurance Services East Side Auto Body heat finishing the Hanna Chiropractic fence that needed Checker’d Flag Sports Hair Waves Beauty Salon built. Husky Gas Bar Doll Palace I learned to East Central Gas Co-op never give up, as I A very special thank you to Legion Chaplain Paul Warnock for all his have been bucked assistance. Also big thank you to pianist Michelle Viste, Deb Corry & family, off of my horse Ryan Quast and Colour Party for participating in the Remembrance service, time and time to Les Czar & Friends for providing an afternoon of great entertainment. again, listening to Thanks to Ryan Wecker, Jerry Kollman, Calvin Warnock and Ira Ross for my dad tell me supplying refreshments, Fresons and Super A for the cakes, the kitchen “you know you’re helpers who fed us and Frosted Impressions for printing programs. We safer on top”. cannot overlook Mark Fecho for setting up live feed to tv upstairs. Without And I learned the overwhelming community support, we would not be in a position to empathy, as an aid our veterans, their families and our community. If we have overlooked orphaned calf anyone, please accept our most sincere apologies. slept in our home
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dishonest reporting. He has taken Canada’s role in reducing greenhouse gases totally out of context. Canada contributes about two per cent of the world C02 emissions. If Canada ceased producing any C02 tomorrow or if we doubled our emissions it would not make one iota of difference. Turn to Distorted, Pg 8
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I do not see the world through rosecoloured glasses. I understand that I cannot stop this bill from becoming law. However, I am asking for an exemption for small family operations (such as British Columbia has implemented). Farmers have their own culture that may appear unsafe in your eyes, but it’s a way of life we love. Our way of life feeds the world, and I can guarantee that the proposed legislation will not benefit us, but have negative effects on the people that depend on us. So I implore you, please reconsider your decision to introduce Kacee James Bill 6 with full force. Castor, Ab.
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Distorted information Cont’d from Pg 7 I thought the role of the media in a democratic country like ours was to provide balanced information reporting. In so far as Canada is concerned the media and our political leaders have given us a very one-sided view of the climate change issue. Politicians all have some kind of an agenda as their reason. Environmentalists are trumping the issue to justify the reason for their existence. That I can understand! I do not understand why the media insists on providing the public with distorted information. If the media wanted to be really credible they would interview scientists from both sides of the issue. They only interview scientists that support the idea that C02 is responsible for climate change, however there are many scientists that do not agree that global warming is caused by C02. One day I heard a talk show host interviewing a climate scientist. She started the interview by smugly asking, “I suppose you agree that the science on global warming is settled?” That person replied, “No I certainly do not agree” and he proceeded to give the talk show host a number of reasons why. The talk show host was actually surprised that she was talking to a scientist who disagreed with the settled science theory. The agenda of the politicians that support the global warming theory is quit obvious. They are interested in the tax grab and they don’t seem to care that this nonsense is costing society billions of dollars in lost jobs, increased costs and a decrease in productivity. The province of Ontario has almost the doubled the cost of electricity to its residents and businesses. One result is that
4,000 manufacturing jobs have left the province because the high price of power made them uncompetitive. Our new NDP government in Alberta have come up with a climate change policy that introduces a number of new carbon taxes as well as shutting down the coal-fired power plants. This is a blatant tax grab that will increase electricity costs and will kill thousands of jobs. It is more important to be politically correct on climate change than to have a vibrant economy. World climate change policy if successful will destroy the economy of the western world and put the control of the world economy in the hands of China [which is responsible for about 25 per cent of C02 emissions] and the Muslim Nations which have no intention of doing anything about climate change. That is what will destroy the world for our children and not the phoney issue of man-made climate change.
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Wildrose press release The NDP government’s new carbon tax comes with no mandate and will hit families the hardest, the Wildrose Official Opposition said November 23. The NDP have already raised taxes by $1.5 billion this year alone, the majority of which come in new taxes and fees paid for by every Albertan. With the new $3 billion carbon tax, the average family will be paying thousands of dollars in new taxes and costs under the NDP government. “At no point did the NDP campaign on bringing in a massive new tax to be paid for by every single Albertan across the province,” Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said. “With at least 65,000 jobs lost and counting, this new carbon tax will raise the price of everything, and put jobs at risk across the province.”
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Hope for the future By Rev. Barbara Zimmerman, Knox United Church, Castor How sweet on a clear Sabbath morning to list’ to the clear ringing bell… So goes the line from an old song. And the bells can still be heard ringing out the Call to Reflection from many a small town church. But is anybody still “list’ing”? Church attendance has fallen in this generation, as life in the fast lane occupies the minds of so many young families. And that’s a pity! Life in the fast lane allows so little time for slowing down, for reflection
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Wishing you & your family a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Thank you for your business throughout the year. - Chris, Scott & Roland Hours: 9:30-5:30 Mon-Fri; 9:30-5:00 Saturday
North End Of Main Street Stettler, Ab.
Ph. 403-742-3777
www.pfeifferhouseofmusic.com
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED IN BUSINESS FOR 48 YEARS!!
Stettler, Alberta
WE ARE UNDER NEWYES, OWNERSHIP 2015
NEW OWNERSHIP
Phone: 403-742-2635 | 4934 50 St., Stettler, Alberta
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from your Stettler area businesses From the new owner of Heartland Hearing:
Heartland Hearing wishes you a very Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and all the best to you in 2016 from the staff at Stettler GM
Dr. Lisa Lopez
Hi there! My name is Dr. Lisa Lopez and I am happy to announce that I now own and operate Heartland Hearing Clinic in Stettler. I have been an Audiologist for almost 20 years and have worked in a variety of different settings throughout my career ranging from clinical to manufacturing. I am also faculty at Grant MacEwan University for the past ten years where I teach Hearing Instrument Specialist courses (Hearing Instrument Practitioner Program). I have a doctorate in Audiology from Central Michigan University and am currently completing Advanced Studies in Vestibular Disorders and Sciences (to help dizzy patients!) Please accept our sincere at Salus University in PA. I love Audiology and I love fitting hearing aids. It is my passion. Throughout my careerfor in manufacturing, my job was to assist Thanks making clinicians across Canada with difficult-to-fit patients. I was called in for the “tough” cases and truly enjoyed the rewards that this past year both followed from this position. I opened my own clinics in Calgary, which I owned and operated for almost a decade. Approximately two years ago, I sold the clinics to pursue a quieter lifestyle! welcoming and successful!
I have a genuine desire to ensure patient satisfaction! I am also hearing impaired, and I believe this brings a unique perspective - Lisa and Charla and understanding when dealing with the communicative challenges my clients face daily. After selling my clinics, I found myself missing the daily interactions of staff and clinical rewards fitting amplification allows me. In my “I chose Stettler as my spare time, I love the outdoors (boating, camping, home seeking the quiet biking, hiking) and always have my canine comforts of a small companions with me wherever the road takes me!! (Annie and Sophie) community and I am so
Lisa
Charla
I welcome you to visit me at my clinic! I am excited excited to make this to meet new patients to Heartland Hearing and my home!” equally excited to meet our existing patients! I would love to introduce myself, and more importantly – if you feel you are not hearing as well as you feel you should, please come and see me! I promise to do my best to having you hearing, and communicating with your loved ones, as well as we all deserve to!
403-742-3407 • www.stettlergm.com
403-742-3277
best wishes Please accept our hristmas for a very Merry C anks for and our sincere th the past year. your support over
Bestway Travel 1998 5006 - 50 St., Stettler, AB. 403-742-8290
We would like to wish our friends, family & customers a
Very Merry Christmas We thank you for your support and look forward to serving you in the New Year.
4806 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB
heartlandhearing.ca 403-742-3277
4806 - 51 Ave., Stettler
On behalf of all our staff, we wish you a very happy and safe holiday season, and look forward to serving you in 2016
heartlandhearing.ca
DJ, Ryan, Kersten, Calvin, Jason and Jordon
4608 - 44 Ave.,
Stettler, AB 403-742-3481
Merry Christmas & Seasons Greetings Boxing Day coming soon! Christmas Eve - Open 10 am - 2 pm Christmas day - Closed Boxing day - Open 10 am - 4 pm
authorized dealer store
Matt, Loralea, Riley, Danielle, Lorna, Ike. (Missing from photo, Sarah & Tara)
6122-50 Ave. (beside Burmac) Stettler, Ab.
(403)742-0591
5015 50TH St., Stettler, AB (403) 742-3308 • www.sears.ca
ZAC JACKSON
MANAGER
The holiday season is the perfect time to thank all our friends and clients for their continued support.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas
The staff of Zedi send our warmest wishes for the Holiday Season and throughout the New Year
5019 51 Ave, Stettler, AB • 403.742.3215
3802-47 Ave., Stettler, AB • 403-742-0359
Sky Financial Corporation
Dear Clients: There is no better time to thank you for your support and to wish all of you happy holidays. May the New Year bring health, happiness, peace, prosperity and love.
From our family to yours - wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas holiday. - from Randy & Cindy Long and family
CR Glass Ltd. Woody’s Automotive 403-742-NAPA (6272)
Stettler, AB
Tana Nixon, AMP Mortgage Agent
4607 - 59 St.,
Stettler, AB 403-742-2520
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from area businesses
Merry Christmas
From our Family to yours Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas Holiday and a Happy New year.
from Bill’s Building - Bill, Nicky Nick, Jill and crew May His light shine in your lives this season
BILL’S BUILDING
Dual Dragons Taekwon Do
General ContraCtor • renovations • Pole BuildinGs Home & CommerCial
Dojangs in Stettler, Alix, Bashaw, Red Deer, Rimbey, Whitehorse YT • Training Heartlands Warriors since 1989 Ages from 4 years UP, Family Discounts • 403-588-6478 • www.dualdragonstkd.com
403.779.3842 • Youngstown, AB
Season’s Greetings from your Coronation area businesses
Season’s Greeting and Best Wishes in the New Year!
THORNTON ELECTRIC Coronation, AB 403-578-3070
Wishing you all the wonders of Christmas and beautiful new memories throughout the coming year
May you be filled with peace and happiness during this special time of year.
Coronation Seed Cleaning Co-op Ltd. BOARD & STAFF Phone 403-578-3810 Fax 403-578-3041
- Mark, Terry, Ted & Jim
McKenzie Motors 403-578-3866 • Coronation
Glen Hartel
Simple Joys, little pleasures, Laughter and smiles in big measures, Friends, family, togetherness, love.. The choicest blessings from above. Peace, prosperity and happiness too... All these and more are our wishes for you!
Merry Christmas from
Wishing you peace, joy and happiness throughout the Holiday Season & New Year. - Management & Staff
OK Tire & Rubber Coronation
M&n ConstruCtion
With Our Thanks for Your Patronage
Coronation, aB (403) 578-2016
On behalf of our entire team, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
As we get ready to wrap up another year, we’re filled with happiness and gratitude, thanks to our many wonderful friends and customers here. We couldn’t ask for a better gift than your loyal support.
Chris
4706 Victoria Avenue, Coronation AB
403-578-4567
Lucas
Robert
Bill
Tri-Ag Implements Box 115 Consort, AB T0C 1B0 Tel: 403-577-3899 Fax: 403-577-2431
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Even turkeys can fly in a strong wind Rick Strankman, MLA Drumheller/Stettler “In a strong enough wind even turkeys can fly” is an adage that is commonly used on Wall Street. What is meant by this is that when the financial winds are blowing especially hard, even the poorest investment vehicle can make money. This adage suggests that under the right conditions, poor ideas can take flight as if they were meant to soar, when in fact they are flightless and incapable of flight. The Alberta government has recently tabled Bill 6, The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act¹. The act is vague with very few specifics on exactly what conditions will need to be met by farmers and ranchers. There is also no specific methodology laid out as to how they will decide what rules will govern the farming and ranching industry. This uncertainty has caused a great deal of angst within the agriculture industry with the anticipation of what kind of flightless turkey could be created. The overwhelming negative
reaction from people in the agriculture industry across Alberta has been a sign that agricultural stakeholders are of the opinion that Bill 6 simply will not fly if their operations are going to be sustainable. The opinion of stakeholders seems to be that the haste in which this bill was tabled and appears to be destined for passage, has not allowed for the due diligence such comprehensive legislations demands. A lack of accountability for overlooking the due diligence for legislation that could have the kinds of unintended consequences that exist within the pages of Bill 6 can and should be eliminated.
The Recall Act
Private Member’s Bill 206, The Recall Act²,which was tabled in the Legislature recently will address the issue of accountability for MLAs that choose to act on behalf of their party rather than the will of their constituents. Alberta currently has no
Winter blooms
Hanna in Bloom will be embracing the winter version of their summer “Blooms to You” awards this December. Working with the Town of Hanna, the Hanna in Bloom Committee is encouraging local businesses and organizations to retain their barrels and decorate them for the season. The “Winter Blooms” program will recognize one business and one residence with an award during four weeks in December. As with the “Blooms To You” program, “Winter Bloom” awards are not based on how expensive or elaborate the displays are – the awards will be based upon uniqueness, curb appeal and whether the display is aesthetically pleasing. Hanna in Bloom encourages all residents to show their community pride and participate this season!
mechanism in place to hold a member of the Legislature accountable to their constituents prior to the next general election. Bill 206 changes that. The Bill creates the mechanism for motivated taxpayers to hold their elected MLA accountable. The initiation and completion of this mechanism is an onerous task which eliminates frivolous and unwarranted use of recall. Electoral Recall puts the will of the taxpayers back to the forefront where it belongs. The word “accountability” is often used as a buzzword to create an illusion but it lacks any substance without the possibility of some form of consequence. The wind that carries poor Legislation and allows it to fly, in large part, comes from having immunity to any possible repercussions for government or individual elected representatives. The Recall Act can help eliminate the current conditions that create the wind that gives flight to poorly or vaguely drafted
Cash
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1st Prize $25,000 2nd Prize $5,000 3rd Prize $5,000 Licence # 395355 • 5,000 Tickets Printed Tickets may only be Sold or Purchased within Alberta
Draw Date: Dec. 31, 2015 5:00 pm at
Red Deer
2810 Bremner Ave.
403-342-0035
Season’s Greetings
from your Castor area businesses
Faith makes all things possible, Hope makes all things work, Love makes all things beautiful. May you have all three this Christmas and throughout the coming year. Back row: Brenda Kneller, Pat Annett, Kama Taylor, Lorraine Hansen, Joanne Wetter, Brenda Gregor and Reena Stirling. Seated: Janice Laverty, Marcy Renschler, Kendra Taylor and Jacque Baldwin.
Castor Paintearth Lodge Staff & Residents 403-882-3244
legislation and beyond the reach of stakeholders and taxpayers. Judging from the response from the farmers,
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ranchers and concerned citizens of Alberta, not even hurricane winds can help the Bill 6 turkey fly.
Merry Christmas From
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“Tinsel ‘n’ Tears” Parkview Funeral Chapels & Crematorium Invite everyone to a
Christmas celebration
in memory of their loved ones The evening features Christmas carols, reflections, candle lighting ceremony, fellowship and luncheon.
Thurs., December 10
7 pm at Paintearth Lodge, Castor, AB
The evening presented by: Dean Ross, Verna Rock, Corinne Nattestad Calvin Blauel, Shannon Shirley, Sharon Kempf, George Nichols, Barry Haner
PARKVIEW
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium
Castor, AB 403-882-3141 • Coronation, AB 403-578-3777
Season’s Greetings To One And All. May The New Year Be Filled With Happy Surprises, For You And Your Family. - Management & Staff (L-R) Back Row: Ron Dithurbide, Darrell Damant, Ryan Gabert, Scott Newman, Brandon Allen and Dylan Charpentier. Front Row: Mel Cooke, Patrick Kelly, Michelle Bonin and Gayleen Neumeier. Missing from photo: Tucker Bagshaw and Luke Kneller.
OK Tire & Auto - Castor • 403-882-4040
From the left, back row - Chris Thumlert, Hannah Lane, Lily Spady, Dorothy Schnell, Jim Pigeon, Lilo Slemp, Pat Annett, Irene Sieppert, Dora Morasch, Connie Richardson, Clayton Richardson, Mary Anne Trieber, and Joe Neumeier. Third Row - Dorothy Duguid, Elin Fuller, Bessie Jabeouf, Frances Wilson, Earl Jackson, Alzina Strome, Eileen Neumier, Francess Hewitt, Erma Muhlbeier and Natalie Hewitt. Second Row – Marge Harper, Marie Rands, Charlie Muhlbeier, Vi Schnell, Betty Jordhal, Verna Kletzel and Gladys Kneller. Front Row – Luella Kowalsky, Hayna Freerksen, Connie Mix, Charlie Banwell and Margaret Lunde.
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Ph. 403-578-4111•Fax. 403-578-2088 Classified Ad Rates $13.00 + tax for 25 words or less + 19¢ a word after 25 each week or 3 weeks for $36 + tax (based on 25 words or less). Reach 24,700 homes with your classified. This includes For Sale, For Rent, Card of Thanks, Coming Events, etc. Payment Necessary All Classified Ads are on a Cash Only basis and must be prepaid before running. There will be a $5.00 service charge on every classified not paid for prior to publication. We accept cash, cheque, VISA or MC. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to check ad the 1st week and call us if in error. The Review is responsible for their mistakes the 1st week only. Deadline For Ads All classified ads must be received by 5 pm on Mondays preceding publication. For Too Late To Classifieds ad must be received by 10 am Tuesday. Ph. 578-4111. Mail to Box 70, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0.
Real Estate
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 306-7162671; saskfarms@ shaw.ca.
Mobile Homes
HARVEST Sale! Save $50,000 from the replacement cost of this 20 X 76 drywalled Grandeur Showhome that has to go! A sacrifice at $124,900. Call Terry 1-855-347-0417 or email: terry@grandviewmodular.com.
Classifieds work! Call 403-578-4111
CROSS Country Homes. Come view our show homes that are ready for quick possession; 20’ wides from $114,000! Visit us in Acheson. 780-4708000; www.crosscountryhomes.com.
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.
The soup’s on, The coffee’s on, Tim’s and McCafe. The poinsettias are here, The weaver is here, Ladies shirts are here, The art is on the wall, More arriving daily. Time to come on in to
5018 Victoria Avenue Market Coronation. Ab
WOOD stove, mobile home approved, gold plated door, new brick liner, Selkirk chimney, all for $750. New meat saw, never used, $395. Five ostrich eggs, ready to be decorated, $50. 780-8792385.
Ribstone Creek Accounting Solutions Lois Rodvang
403-578-3295
Monthly accounting for farms and small businesses QuickBooks, Sage 50 (Simply), AgExpert
Classifieds Email: admin@ECAreview.com BARLEY straw for sale, chaff included. Excellent feed or bedding. 403-5788200
FOR SALE
Miscellaneous
THROUGH the Years 1980-2014: Updated History of Ardley, Delburne and Lousana Districts for sale at the Delburne Hardware. Cost of either the new edition or the 1980 edition are $60. each or $100, for a set including both the original and new editions. For more information call Janice at 403-749-3011.
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Canadian Firearms Safety Course Instructor available at your convenience.
For more info. contact 403-742-4405/ 403-740-6370
STEEL building sale. “Really Big Sale Year End Clear Out!” 21X22 $5,190. 25X24 $5,988. 27X28 $7,498. 30X32 $8,646. 35X34 $11,844. 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
Cars & Trucks
2014 DODGE Bighorn 1500 series 1/2 ton truck, Quad cab, 4x4, white, 5.7 litre, hemi, 8 speed transmission PLUS options. Mileage 34,800 km’s. Truck has 65,000 km’s of extended warranty left, that includes all of the trucks components (Gold Plus Plan) Price $31,300 + no GST. Phone 403-882-2598.
Equipment
A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated & 40’ freezers, Special $2200. Wanted: Professional wood carvers needed. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
Feed & Seed
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, 1-877250-5252.
Prairie Land Regional Division No. 25 requires professional, competent employees. Opportunities for teachers, administrative assistants, educational assistants, librarians, maintenance workers, mechanics, finance and technology specialists become available on an ongoing basis. Schools are located in Hanna, Youngstown, Cessford, Delia, Morrin, Veteran and Consort as well as 9 colony schools throughout the division. If you are interested in enhancing student learning experiences and promoting cooperation and commitment within a team environment, please visit our website at www.plrd.ab.ca for available positions. All applications should include a cover letter, resume, University Transcripts and letters of reference. Application procedures are outlined on our website. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of credentials, a current Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.
Barley or Oat
Greenfeed
Last years and this years bales Phone for prices & information Terry Gilbertson Brownfield 403 575 4101
Livestock
OFFERING 30 black angus bred heifers. Thirty day breeding period June 30 - July 30, expecting calves April 1. Home raised, no brands, 12001300 lbs., preg tested, up to date BVD vaccine and full herd health. Quiet heifers asking $3,200. Please call Leo Johnson @ 403-6652497 for more information.
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Wanted
BRIAN & AMANDA Newton are looking for broke land to rent for feed. We operate a progressive bison operation that needs a constant supply of quality feed. Rumsey or Trochu area. Brian (403)373-0419, Amanda (403)3732198.
WANTED: Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, (farm tractors w/loaders) 1985 or newer. Skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-2600217.
Business Opportunities
HIP or knee Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $40,000 in tax refunds. Disability Tax Credit. For Assistance: 1-844453-5372. GET free vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected territories. Interest free financing. Full details. Call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www. tcvend.com. GREAT Canadian Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-3880123 ext. 229; www. dollarstores.com.
Help Wanted
Flag City Liquor Store in Hardisty hiring full time supervisor. Main Duties: Supervise and coordinate staff, resolve problem and supply shortages, maintain inventory and order merchandise. 2 yr work experience preferred. Email resume to: flagcity92@gmail. com
SEEKING a career in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna.com/forjob-seekers. OUTBOARD Mechanic wanted for Vancouver Island. Rigging experience an asset. Email resume to: accounting@campbellriverboatland.com or phone 250-286-0752. MEDICAL transcription! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Career Training
MEDICAL trainees needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details! 1-888-6270297. HUGE demand for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top medical transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800466-1535; www.canscribe.com info@ canscribe.com.
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THE LEAF Sportsbar at 4746 49th St. Hardisty Ab, is looking for an experienced Cook. Job duties include prepare and cook individual dishes and foods. Ensure quality of food and determine the size of food portions. Working with minimal supervision in a busy environment. Cleaning kitchen and work areas also included. This position is permanent full-time (40 hrs per week), and wages are $13-15/hr depending on experience. Food Safe certificate is considered an asset and 3 yrs experience. Please apply to admin@theleafcorp.com or phone (780)888-2377.
check us out online www.ECAreview.com Special Areas Board Youngstown Office
Janitorial Services
Youngstown: The Special Areas Board is requesting proposals for the provision of janitorial services at the Special Areas Youngstown Office. Duties to commence January 1, 2016. The size of the building is approximately 815 m2 (8,750 ft 2) and will require daily cleaning, five (5) days per week . Details of the work to be performed as well as Terms and Conditions of the Agreement are available at the Youngstown Office and the premises can be viewed prior to tendering. Applicants must be bondable. No subcontracting of this service is permitted without prior approval. Tenders must be based on a monthly rate. The Special Areas Board reserves the right to select a bid other than the low bidder. Closing Date: December 7, 2015 Proposals must be submitted to: Evelyn Manion, Office Manager Special Areas Board Box 67 Youngstown, AB T0J 3P0 Phone (403) 779-3733 Fax (403) 779-2082
Travel
SAVE 30% on our Greenland and Wild Labrador Voyage until December 18, 2015. See Labrador as it was meant to be seen - By Sea Aboard the comfortable Ocean Endeavour. No extra charge for singles! Quote Community Newspapers! Call toll free 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com. (TICO #04001400).
Auctions
UNRESERVED auction. Heavy haul, highway trucks, trailers, light trucks, tools, fabrication equipment, plus much more. Wed., Dec. 16, Acheson, Alberta; CenturyServices.com for more details.
Classifieds work! Call 403-578-4111
Professional Directory DENTIST
Dr.McIver In Coronation
MONDAYS 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call Anytime for Appointments
578-3811
Located in Coronation Mall
Coronation Vision Clinic Dr. Marc Kallal Dr. Ward ZoBell Tues & Thurs 10 - 4
403-578-3221
Hanna Vision Centre Eye Health • Glasses • Contacts
Dr. Dennis A. Heimdahl Dr. Ward ZoBell Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9-5 Thursdays, Fridays 9-4
403-854-3003
410 2nd Avenue West, Hanna, AB JEFF M.FAUPEL, B. Mgmt., C.A. MONICA N. FAUPEL, B. Mgmt., C.A. Three Hills - Tues. Coronation - Wed. Oyen -Thurs. (by Appointment)
800-267-5601
Chapman and Co. Professional Accountants LLP
Guy Chapman CA* Chris Annand, CA* Kendra Walgenbach, CA* Naomi Roth, CGA* 4702 51st Ave, Stettler, AB
Phone 403-742-3438
Email: gchap@gchap.ca Fax 403-742-0560
A. Div. of Central Alberta Family Funeral Services Ltd.
“Caring, Compassion and Community” 6287 - 67A Street Red Deer, Alberta T4P 3V9 (403) 340-4040 Toll Free: 1-800-481-7421 ParklandFuneralHome.com
E.Roger Spady Professional Corporation Barrister & Solicitor Coronation Mall
Maryann Hansen,
Manager/Funeral Director
DENTISTS Dr. Sam Huang
8am to 5pm
Coronation, AB
Weekdays 403-742–6741
Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies welcome Accepting New Patients
403-578-3131 Office Hours:
4906-51 St. Downtown
Stettler
PARKVIEW FUNERAL CHAPELS & CREMATORIUM Your Funeral and Cremation Professionals Fully Licensed Associates Verna Rock/Corinne Nattestad Dean Ross/owner 1499770 AB LTD
403-578-3777 5018 Royal St. Coronation, AB. www.parkviewfuneralchapels.com
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UNRESERVED Sportsman & Firearms Public Auction. Saturday, December 5, 2015, 10 a.m., 9320 - 52 St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta. Unreserved Industrial Public Auction. Tuesday, December 15, 2015, 8 a.m., 9320 - 52 St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta. For more information see www.canadianpublicauction.com or call 403-269-6600.
Health
CANADA Benefit Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Tollfree 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment
Services
CARPET and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at 780384-3087, Sedgewick. CRIMINAL record? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1-800347-2540. GET back on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest. com. BANK said no? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, selfemployed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www. albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage. NEED a loan? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866405-1228; www. firstandsecondmortgages.ca. EASY Alberta divorce. Free Consultation 1-800320-2477; www. canadianlegal.org. CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. 26 Years Experience. Open Mon. - Sat. REACH over 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 403-578-4111 or 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna. com.
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High tech Haustein dairy barn Debra Johnston
ECA Review Reporter
nature of the lagoon ensures the alley floors of the barn will not build up with bacteria and become slippery. Because the cows have solid, clean footing on the rough concrete, their hooves wear properly, preventing hoof diseases and lameness.
The Haustein Dairy Farm near Erskine, Ab. has been operating for 41 years, according to owner Doug Haustein. The dairy industry has undergone numerous changes to which the Hausteins have adapted. Teaching cows new tricks Their latest endeavour, a Two milking high tech dairy barn, continues on that path. On Mar. 7 of this year, Doug and sons Calvert and Conlee moved their dairy operation from the more traditional milking barn to their new facility that features a fully computerized system, which uses milking robots and sustainable, conservation practices. Tuesday, December 8 The family recently gave a 7:30pm at Coronation Golf Club tour of the barn to councillors and staff from Stettler County to showcase the unique facility.
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Water recycling
Constructed on elevated ground, the barn’s flush floor, which periodically sends water through the barn alleys to remove manure, is sloped so the wastewater runs by gravity to the settling lagoon. The lagoon has an aeration system to break down bacteria. The water from the lagoon is then recycled into the flush system. The ‘aerobic’
35th Annual
Purebred Shorthorn Sale Sun., December 6, 2015
1 pm at Camrose Exhibitions Grounds
Purebred Shorthorns: Bull Calves - Heifer Calves - Bred Heifers Also on offer 10 Commercial bred heifers Catalog can be viewed @
www.canadianshorthorn.com For more information, call Albert Oram 403-882-2253 Doug Hess 780-763-2209
robots stationed on either side of the barn service two separate groups of cows. A robotic milking system does not use a stringent milking schedule but instead allows cows to walk freely
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• POST FRAME • STICK FRAME • STEEL BUILDINGS Barns. Shops. Garages. Skid Shacks
Metal Roofing & Siding Sales & Delivery Contact Jake: 780-918-9873 email: jake.sandstormalberta@hotmail.com
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Special Areas Board SPECIAL AREAS B 100 Year Farm Family AwardYOUNGSTOWN
HEAVY The Special Areas Board wishes to recognize those families thatDUTY MEC have farmed/ranched in the Special Areas for 100 years. If your SALARY: $67,014 to $72, family has owned and operated the homestead quarter for 100 years please make application toYOUNGSTOWN: the Special Areas.The Special Areas Board requires t
The family will receive one bronze Iplaque presented to the family Mechanic position’s to be filled in Youngstown, Alber 19 bay vehicle andcommemorating equipment Service Centre. who owns the original homestead quarter this milestone. Certificates of recognition are also available for other The questions Special Areas Board a large municipal ro family members. If you have please callmaintains your local program with over 200 pieces of equipment. The Board District Office.
equipment and is focused on predictive maintenance and
Application forms will be available at all District Offices and at www.specialareas.ab.ca. Emphasis will be on analysis, repair, and maintenance (
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Cal Haustein explains the procedure for collecting and storing milk to Stettler county councillors including Reeve Wayne Nixon and Joe Gendre, standing behind Haustein during a tour of Haustein’s brand new high tech dairy barn. ECA Review/D. Johnston
Tues., Dec. 8
12 noon BRED COW & HEIFER SALE Daardi & Nadine Almberg
Bavarian Fleckvieh herd increased
Cont’d from Pg 15 had medication, the robot can access The cows took awhile to become that data and redirect her milk to a accustomed to the sounds and feeling separate bucket so it does not go into of the milking robots but seem quite the regular supply lines. The robot contented with them now. then sends a wash cycle through the Because cows are now filing lines to purge contaminants. through the stalls 24 hours per day, Saves cost and time the Hausteins have been able to Other energy and cost saving meaincrease the herd to 97 from 80. The robots have a capacity of 60 cows each sures of the building include redirection of the heat from the milk per day. cooling system into the hot water Haustein Dairy Barn has Bavarian system, and the use of gel mats in the Fleckvieh cattle that have traits the free stalls. The mats, covered with a Hausteins prefer over the traditional thin layer of straw to keep them dry, Holstein breed. Even though the Fleckvieh produces slightly less milk, provide comfortable bedding areas for the cows. The use of straw has dropped the butterfat content is higher, 4.5-4.6 dramatically to a few bales per week per cent compared to 2.5-3.6 per cent from 350 over six months. for Holstein. Fleckvieh also tend to maintain milk levels over a longer period of time. Because they are a duel purpose breed, the meatier Fleckvieh fetch a higher price at market. “Before we moved into this barn, we were at 27 man hours per day,” stated Cal. A typical day now consists of between 8 One of the two milking robots the Haustein Dairy Barn uses - 10 hours. goes to work first cleaning the cows teats with brushes, then the In the event that individual suction cups attach to the teats to begin the milking something goes process. The robot reads a transponder collar each cow wears to wrong with a robot, or any of the comput- determine which cow is in the stall and how much milk she should erized systems in the produce. Cameras and sensors aid the robot to determine how to building, a notifiplace the apparatus. ECA Review/D.Johnston cation appears on Cal’s phone. In fact, if no cows have moved is adding ENTERPRISES LTD. through the stall is ENTERPRISES LTD. is adding adding ENTERPRISES LTD. in an hour, the computer will send out a notification that something is wrong because the cows use the or stalls 24 hours or or per day. Excavator Dump Truck Backhoe “We had to Excavator Dump Backhoe Excavator Dump Truck Truck Backhoe adjust their mental clock,” explained Cal about the days spent familiarizing the cows to the new system. Each time the cow enters the stall, treats are dispensed for the cow as a reward. However, if the cow has already met her quota of milk for that day, the robot will not dispense the treats and the 5:30 PM MST stall gates open to allow the cow to • Herefords & Polled Herefords move on. • Bulls Wintered FREE The only down • Bull Calves, Yearling Bulls, Bred Heifers time the robot has is a 25 minute wash cycle three 12 miles North of Maidstone, SK times per day. Lance & Shari Leachman 306-903-7299 Even if a cow has
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Big Gully’s Online/On-Farm
Bull & Heifer Sale Thursday, December 10
Freimark Holdings
Full Dispersal of 163 hd of Mostly Black Cows
Brien Mouly
200 hd Red/RBF Bred Heifers
Craig Spady
Marvin Warrington 12 hd of Blk
Chester Bogi/Jen Horner
110 hd of 70 hd Blk + 40 Red/RBF Bred Hfrs
Monte Friemark
60 hd Blk/BBF 2 nd calvers. They are black Simmental based. Also Listed 90 hd of Bred Heifers
Dispersal of Commercial Cows 100 hd Black Cows
60 hd of Blk Bred Hfrs 150 hd of Blk Bred Hfrs
Osadczuk Cattle company
Les Czar
75 hd Bred Heifers
130 blk 2nd calvers. 30 tan 2nd calvers 40 blk middle aged cows.
Tues., Dec. 15
60 hd Red/RBF Bred Heifers
12 noon BRED COW & HEIFER SALE
Jason & Correna Cooper
Goodbrand Enterprises
Gerald & Janice Elliott
40 hd Red/RBF Bred Heifers
Robert Vigan
50 hd Blk Bred Heifers. They are black British based.
Jerry Anderson
30 hd Red/RBF Bred Heifers
25 hd Red /RWF Sim X Bred Heifers 40 bred Heifers , 25 RASimm X, 15 Herefords (Holloway).
Craig Tkach
30 hd Blk Bred Heifers
Riley Tye
Riley Tye / Brandon Tye 50 hd Red/RBF Bred Heifers
Madge Farms
Dar-lin Ranches
Westview Cattle Co 120 hd of Bred Hfrs
Scoville Ranching Ltd
200 hd of Blk/BBF/Red Bred Hfrs
Mark Laye
50 hd of RWF Bred Hfrs
Thur., Dec. 17 10 am Regular / Bred Sale J4 Ranching
200 hd Blk/Red/RBF few Tan Bred Hfrs
25 hd of Blk Bred Heifers
DRYLAND CATTLE TRADING CORP.
Veteran, Alberta • 403-575-3772
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