Dec17

ALL THE 2015’S MUST GO NOW!! ONALTY

HAPPY No Reasonable Offer Refused!

HOLIDAYS SAVE OVER 20% OFF THE MSRP & PLAY CONNECT & WIN TO SAVE EVEN MORE!!

REVIEW R

403-742-3407 • www.stettlergm.com

See dealer for details and Sale ends Dec 31, 2015 While Inventory Lasts

East Central Alberta R 72 pt

60 pt

R

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Targeting East Central Alberta

Volume 104

No. 51

www.ECAreview.com

48 pt

R

36 pt

R

24 pt

R

18 pt

Your favourite source for news and entertainment in 30 pt EastR Central Alberta, reaching 90 communities weekly

Coronation residents waved their signs in protest for the CTV cameras outside of the Coronation hospital on Wed. Dec. 9 before the 90 plus people descended on the town office.

Two Coronation doctors resign Dena Clark

ECA Review Reporter Coronation residents waved their signs in protest for the CTV cameras outside of the Coronation hospital on Wed. Dec. 9 before the 90 plus people descended on the town office “to show support for Dr. Noelle (O’Riordan) and to let others know we are unhappy,” said local Wendy Dafoe.

The protest was organized through social media in the wake of learning that Dr. O’Riordan had given notice that she would be leaving her position as local medical practitioner after only 11 months.

Accusations were flying amongst locals for the reasons behind losing yet another doctor. Many angry residents were also determined to voice their

opinion that the wrong doctor had given notice.

Amidst the flurry of support for Dr. O’Riordan there were also petitions circulating throughout town demanding the resignation of Coronation’s other local physician, Dr. Lynne Mckenzie.

The ECA Review was provided with more than one letter written to Alberta Health Services (AHS) by residents over the quality of care some felt they had received while a patient of Dr. Mckenzie.

Dr. Mckenzie ultimately did submit her resignation on Fri. Dec. 11, according to Paintearth county Reeve George Glazier.

As the protest was taking place outside of the town office, inside the town office a meeting was held between AHS

Senior Operating Officer Cathy McDonald and members of the Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee, which includes Coronation CAO Sandra Kulyk, Mayor Mark Stannard, Deputy Mayor Jackie Brigley and Reeve George Glazier.

During a recent phone interview with the ECA Review, McDonald said although she “doesn’t know what it will look like,” AHS is “working with the Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee to not only resolve the current issue(s) but to also ensure uninterrupted physician care.”

McDonald could not legally get into the specifics of the situation but did say AHS has met with the staff in Coronation and effective this week Drumheller’s Associate Medical Director Dr. Lawrence Olfert has been

INDEX

Stettler county �������������������� 2 Kid’s page �������������������������� 2 Hanna council �������������������� 3 PrairieView ������������������������� 4 Lacombe county ����������������� 4 Real Estate/Homes ������������� 6 Forestburg council ������������� 8 4-H �����������������������������������11 Delburne council ��������������12 Clearview �������������������������13 Classifieds/Careers ���� 14 - 15

given the role of Medical Site Chief to oversee the day-to-day operational concerns and stabilize the situation until AHS is able to establish what, if any, additional protocol needs to be implemented.

McDonald also explained that physicians are independent business people and although some are salaried, most are paid on a fee-for-services basis.

AHS leases space to the physician and thus have a landlord/tenant relationship. AHS grants privileges to the physician to work and take care of patients in the hospital, long term care and assisted living in Coronation.

Therefore AHS has no more jurisdiction over the physician’s business than they would a pharmacy, for instance, that leases space in one of the Alberta hospitals.

Turn to Optimistic, Pg 3

FLYERS

VIEWPOINTS: Islamophobia Page 4

Holiday Hours Page 9

Christmas Greetings Pages 10 - 13

Happy Holidays

from all of the staff at Hanna Building Supplies.

Come check out all of our new Christmas gift ideas & stocking stuffers.

Peavey Mart Bargain Shop

DAYSLAND

The Brick, Stettler Food Town Sobeys

Heavy Truck and Trailer Repair Quality Workmanship, Superior Value No job too big or small

IGA Lowes

780-374-3724

HANNA Building Supplies (403) 854-2802

www.hannabuildingsupplies.net

1 block E. of museum on East access road to Hwy 36 (N of bottle depot)

408 - 5th St. E

Hanna, AB

17'15 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.

ECA r e v i e w

KID’S PAGE pon sor Proud to s ge a the kid’s p

Proud Sponsors of the Kid’s Page

Savage Value Drug Mart

APACHE CANADA LTD. Winners of the Stettler County 2016 Calendar Photo Contest pose with framed copies of their winning submissions. The beautiful black and white photography makes for an impressive calendar. From the left are: Amanda Holden, Avery Chick, Shauna Klassen, Faith Shuckburgh, Alice Visscher, Alma Keen, Sandra Clark, Darlene Tanner, Theresa Tanner and Lynne Snodgrass.

ECA Review/D.Johnston

Tough economic choices face Stettler County Debra Johnston

ECA Review Reporter Taking into consideration the current Alberta economic situation, Stettler County council struggled with tough financial decisions at their Dec. 9 meeting.

While smaller decisions like approving the purchase of two graders this year instead of 2016 to realize a $40,000 savings, or deciding to hold wage increases to zero per cent were approved easily, however grappling with the decision to construct a new public works shop and administration building wasn’t so easy.

As well, what to do about the old public works shop, which has needed extensive repairs to meet code for the past two years, has councillors divided.

Air quality, fire code issues and the possibility of mold in the walls means upgrades could cost upwards of $1 million.

CAO Tim Fox requested council’s direction on whether council wished to pay for a more thorough assessment on the building’s condition.

“We have to know,” declared Coun.

Dave Grover, indicating the building condition has to be available for potential buyers.

Council could not reach a consensus, delaying a decision until January.

New buildings

Because the economy is driving down construction costs, council is considering moving ahead with both

phases of the new shop and administration building rather than just the shop.

A straw pole saw all but one councillor, Dave Grover, prefer to go ahead with construction of both at once rather than separately. Coun. Joe Gendre preferred both if a clear cost benefit existed.

The cost for the shop alone is pegged at $5.4 million and the office building $4.4 million. Including the site and engineering fees of $700,000, the total for both is $10.5 million.

According to a County of Stettler memo included in the agenda package, factoring in the use of reserves, favourable construction costs, a low interest rate for borrowing and the sale of the existing property, the cost savings support proceeding with both buildings.

Council requested that administration bring back further cost comparisons before they make a decision. Coun. Greggory Jackson summed up the debate by requesting that councillors be prepared to make a final decision in January.

4915 Victoria Ave • P.O Box 99 Coronation, AB T0C 1C0 Direct: 403-578-2131

Bay#3 4710-50 St., STETTLER, AB 403-742-3367

© 2015 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 32, No. 2

STUFF YOU’LL NEED:

scissors

cotton balls or fiberfill

four buttons orange felt scrap

large plastic jar with lid masking tape

pom-pom for hat

two twigs

Soak the jar in warm water to remove the label and glue gunk.

Dry completely.

Stuff the jar with cotton balls or fiberfill.

Married in 2015 ?

white glue

Slip two buttons between the side of the jar and the filling for the snowman’s buttons.

Circle the two identical scarves.

Slip two buttons between the side of the jar and the filling for the snowman’s eyes.

Cut a triangle nose from the orange felt scrap and slide into place. Slip in the twig arms next.

Use masking tape to stick a pom-pom on the jar’s lid to make a ski hat.

Look closely at the shapes that make this snowman. Complete the graph by coloring in one space for each shape you find.

Botha review

“The minister expects some kind of recommendation to make that community viable,” explained Linda Reynolds, Municipal Affairs Chairperson for the Botha Viability Review Team during her visit to council.

Reynolds was outlining the possible outcomes from the review and requirements expected of the review team, of which the county is a part.

Turn to Wish, Pg 5

Yikes! This snowman needs to hop back to the large iceberg fast! Only the chunks of ice that add up to exactly 21 can keep him from sinking.

Use your math skills to save him!

square

Color half of these snowflakes green.

Color one third of these snowflakes red.

triangle

Standards Link: Math / Number Sense: Solve addition problems using money amounts.

circle

FRACTIONS HOLIDAY H SNOWMAN S B BUTTONS COTTON C SQUARE S U UNIQUE COCOA C C CANDY S SHAPE GRAPH G N NOSE T TWIG S STAR JJARS

G R A P H S T A R F G I B C A A H C R U B H W U O D P A N B L N O T T O C I P G C N O L E T Q R J E A O B S I U O N A N N M C O E D I N R F D S N O W M A N S U Y S Q U A R E Y G O

Alliter

Write a sen all or nearly start with t Example: Sa sucked su

Deadline Published: W

(Please include maiden name)

Date of Wedding: Location of Wedding: Currently Residing:

rectangle

Color three quarters of these snowflakes purple.

If you were married in 2015, take part in our 2015 Wedding Album Published in the December 24, 2015 ECA Review. Deadline, Monday, December 21.

No Charge. Makes a great keepsake of your special day!

Newly Weds Names:

star

How many candy canes Pretend Santa has to can you find buy unique presents on this page using the ads in in one your newspaper. minute?

Select a gift for Have a everyone in your friend try. class using ads in the Who found paper. Don’t spend more? more than $500.

Is the weather outside frightful? Look through the newspaper for words describing cold winter weather. Now write an essay about a winter storm that includes a description of the weather using those words.

Send yo

ANSWER: Stand a little closer to the fireplace.

2December

Standards Link: Writing: Write stories using descriptive details.

FREE

Please email, mail or drop off your photo: office@ECAreview.com East Central Alberta Review, Box 70, Coronation, AB, T0C 1C0 4923 Victoria Ave., Coronation, AB To ensure good reproduction, good quality colour or black & white photos only.

• Close-ups will work the best.

• Be sure to write your name on the back of your photo.

• Photo will be returned if you include a self-addressed envelope OR indicate that you will pick up photo after December 30

Paintearth Shorthorns Keep Proud Sponsors of the Kid’s Page Albert & Susan Oram •CASTOR, AB 403-882-2253 • a_soram@telus.net www.paintearthshorthorns.com

Reading Kids!

M&N CoNstruCtioN

Coronation, AB

Po Box 128, t0C 1C0 Ph: (403) 578-2016 Fax: (403) 578-2076 info@mnconstruction.com

Please include yo

H A N NA T OW N C OU NC I L

ECA review

Coronation Cadets to relocate to Hanna

Director Community Services Gwen Snell reported to council that the NDP had allocated another $15 million to FCSS which meant that an additional $7500 will be added to that budget.

Grants awarded

Council approved the recommendation of the Community Services Board to award the 2015 Community Services Board Grants to the following not-forprofit organizations: • Hanna Community School Enhancement Society (HCSES) $2,000

Optimistic

t new and returning customers We ar are grateful for our Stop in on Wednesday,

Jewelery with a Personal Touch

Stettler, Alberta and enjoy some free hot apple cider and Christmas treats 4pm - 10pm

COUPON $ off YES, WE ARE UNDER

50

NEW OWNERSHIP

Christmas Arrangements

any purchase over $200 (with coupon)

(Exp. Dec. 24, 2015)

es r a

Jewelers

Lt

Jewelery with a Personal Touch

Stettler, Alberta

WE ARE UNDER NEWYES, OWNERSHIP 2015

NEW OWNERSHIP

Phone: 403-742-2635 | 4934 50 St., Stettler, Alberta

GOOD

Shopping Spree!!

Prebook your

December 23 for the

Night Before the Night Before

Win A $500

Cont’d from Pg 1 She went onto to say that all physi* Draw for the cians are reviewed as to their ability to Winner will be in the store on Dec. 23 practice however that is largely gov(Night Before, Night erned by the College of Physicians and Before Christmas) Medicine. Having said that, AHS does have mechanisms in place to ensure Enter Every Time You Shop physicians are qualified to work.

In the wake of both doctors’ resignafrom Now Until December 23rd . . . tions, Reeve Glazier said during a phone interview on Mon. Dec. 14 that he is hopeful that Dr. O’Riordan will change her mind and withdraw her resignation however if she does not Main St. Stettler • 403-742-8311 she will remain on staff for another three months as per the conditions of her contract.

She is also responsible for “all costs as they are laid out in her contract,” said Glazier.

In the meanChristmas Greens now available time the Doctor Recruitment and Specializing in Retention • Table Centrepieces Committee along with AHS have a • Outside Doorstep Arrangements goal of finding a • European Hand-tied Bouquets permanent replacement Come in and check out our vast within the next array of giftware & wall decor. three to four months.

Glazier however was 4801-50 Ave. optimistic about Castor, AB the situation and 403-882-3144 Home said that good Open Monday - Saturday - 8am-5:30pm Hardware news was around Flowers for special occasions, funeral tributes, weddings & everyday Florists the corner.

Serving Castor & Highway 12 to Consort, Highway 36 to Alliance Brian, Joan & Staff

L

from your friends at Wares Jewelers

d.

A request for $30,000 was made of council by the local Legion for a new steam boiler which is currently on order. They were advised that the replacement of a similar steam system instead of converting to a forced air system would require additional duct work.

HEALTH ISN’T CONTAGIOUS. INFLUENZA IS.

CHANCES ARE YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO INFLUENZA THIS SEASON.

15122KA0 Phone: 403-742-2635 | Protect Yourself. Protect Others. Get Immunized.

for best selection

lations Congratu 011 on your 2 n Productio

& Florist

Castor, AB • 403-882-3144

3

#

New boiler for Legion

Three-year budgets

Council accepted 2016 operating and capital budget as presented which includes a $70,000 surplus.

Administration prepared a draft three year operating and capital budget for the 2016 – 2018 calendar years for Council’s review.

Administration attempted to include all anticipated revenues and expenditures for the three year period, including a list of anticipated capital items for that period of time.

The first draft prior to submission to council, resulted in a significant deficit in each of the three years. Following this review administration made a number of reductions to operating budgets and delayed or canceled anticipated capital projects in the proposed three year draft budget.

e s Jew lers

W

FCSS to get more funding

e

D ece m b e r 1 7 ' 1 5

Merry Christmas d.

A request for a letter of support to relocate the Coronation Cadets to Hanna was asked of Hanna town council on Tues. Dec. 8 by Cadet Officer Tara McPherson. McPherson has been able to secure a verbal agreement with the Hanna legion for use of their facility to serve as the local Cadet headquarters.

Hanna CAO Kim Neill reported to council that 14 used work stations from their old town office had been sold to a Calgary furniture company for $4100 and any remaining items that initially were going to be auctioned in a local sale, will instead be claimed by the Hanna library.

for the purchase of planters with the recommendation to work with Hanna in Bloom, • Hanna Seals Swim Club $1,250 for the purchase of equipment, and • Alberta Pioneers of Hanna and District (Seniors Circle) $1,250 to assist with ceiling renovations at the Senior Circle.

Council has provided a budget of $2,500 annually for this program to be allocated to eligible recipients through an application process. The 2014 allocation saw $2,000 in funds returned which Council approved to be added to the 2015 budget for a total of $4,500 available for the 2015 year.

Nadine Wood was appointed to the Community Services Board for a three year term ending Oct. 31, 2018 as per the By-Law that Community Services Board have six members at large on the Board.

W

Dena Clark

ECA Review Reporter

Coronation/Stettler, Ab

Upcoming Immunization Clinics in Your Area DATE: *Appt required for Dec 17.

Call 403-577-3770 for appt.

TIME:

LOCATION:

Consort

#whychanceit? | www.ahs.ca/influenza | Call Health Link 811

4December

17'15 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.

ECA r e v i e w

viewpoints

PRAIRIEVIEW

Islamophobia

by Herman Schwenk The world has a serious problem right now with Islamic terrorism. The issue that I want to get at is that this is a problem that the west cannot solve without support from the moderate Muslim community. So far that support has been very feeble. As columnist Farzana Hassan a Muslim journalist wrote in an issue of the Edmonton Sun, most Muslim groups are more concerned about what they call Islamophobia. That is, they are concerned about the backlash directed at them from people who blame all Muslims for the atrocities committed by the terrorists.

It seems that Muslims all around the world give lip service to condemning the Schwenk terrorists but they do not really condemn what is going on with action. Where are the demonstrations? Where is the vocal outrage?

They are very quick to demonstrate if some one does or says something they find offensive to their religion like print pictures of Mohammed. It just seems that ordinary Muslims are terrified of criticizing these terrible acts for fear of retribution from imams and Muslim academics.

There is no wonder that narrowminded people will paint all Muslims with the same brush when moderate Muslims just meekly accept what is going on without demonstrating moral outrage in some way.

Terek Fatah, another Muslim Journalist stated in an issue of the Sun that “They could do more. Islamic clerics should stop praying for a Muslim victory over Christians, Jews, Hindus and atheists that take place in mosques around the world.” He added “Of course they dare not”.

So there you have it! As long as that

attitude persists many people will treat Muslims with suspicion. That is why Donald Trump has been able to get away with another of his outrages announcements after the terrorist massacre in San Bernadine, California.

He has requested that the US ban all Muslims from entering the country.

The Muslim community and world leaders all over the world are outraged and have condemned Trump for his position on this issue but his pole numbers still stay high.

This issue is only one of many outrages positions he has taken since he announced his intention of seeking the Republican nomination for President of the US. Many people I have talked to agree with what he is saying. This surprises me. Why? I think he has tapped into the under belly of a social issue that is bugging society in the US and to some extent in Canada. I think people are just getting sick and tired of ‘POLITICAL CORRECTNESS’.

Every time some one disagrees with the ‘politically correct’ version of an issue they are accused of being either a bigot, a racist or just plain intolerant.

In my view, it is time that the progressives started listening to people that disagree with them instead of trying to tell them how to think. Many people will not trust Muslims until they demonstrate by action to people around the world their outrage at terrorist atrocities.

Many Muslims the world over seem to be more concerned about condemning other religions who are no threat to them rather than identifying and condemning the extremists among their own ranks.

As long as that situation exists there will be no peace.

MAIL BAG

Act of cowardice Dear Premier, It is astonishing to see that a governing party claiming to be “Social” would create legislation unilaterally, secretly and without the advice of those it would directly effect.

Based on your actions it is apparent that the rural community is in fact a community that this government, your government, is not only disconnected from but apparently has distain for as well.

Your recent actions to ram this bill through second and third readings and committee in three hours is a testament to the above conclusion, and further it elucidates that you are not the “socialist party” of the working class you claim to be at all. Rather, you are merely a totalitarian regime, like the many of that ilk that have come before you, seeking power for the sake

of power alone. Choosing top-down dictatorship rather then bottom-up consultation when a majority offers up that option, is an expression of the NDP’s true modus operandi.

Your scheduling of this “ambulance chasing” legislation on the heals of the unfortunate rural farm family accident involving the death of three girls (which had nothing to do with farm workers) in an effort to sell this issue to the civic majority ignorant of the needs of rural Albertans, is a despicable act of cowardice that will not be forgotten.

Perhaps you could coin a phrase for your newly exposed method of utopian rule. Stalin described his murderous efforts very eloquently, as his “Five Year Economic Plan”.

Leslie Czar Richdale, Ab.

LACOMBE COUNTY

Moonwalkers request county funding support Lisa Joy

considered like Blackfalds Abbey Centre is for funding from the county.

About 20 to 25 per cent of Moonwalkers Representatives from the Village of users are from Lacombe County.

Alix asked Lacombe County to help Tim Timmons, Lacombe County’s fund Moonwalkers and asked to be rec- manager of corporate services said ognized by Lacombe County, just like whether or not council helps fund county funds facilities in larger cenMoonwalkers’ deficit depends on how tres like Lacombe and Blackfalds. council decides to classify the facility.

Alix Mayor Arlene Nelson and recre- The county doesn’t support playation co-ordinator CoraLee Brookes grounds but does support made a presentation to Lacombe multi-purpose facilities.

County council Dec. 10 asking for Lacombe County Coun. Rod funding to help cover an expected McDermand said Moonwalkers fits $100,000 deficit but $57,000 of that cost into the recreation category adding is for the building lease. that Alix is “part of this county as well Brookes told county council that the as Lacombe and Blackfalds.” village wants Moonwalkers to just be Coun. McDermand said he was

ECA Review reporter

R

Published by Coronation Review Limited

R

East Central Alberta R 72 pt

EVIEW

Subscriptions: $42.00 in Canada; $74.20 in US; $135.15 Overseas. (All prices include GST)

60 pt

R R

48 pt

36 pt

Office Hours Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm 30 pt R 4923 - Victoria Avenue Tel. (403) 578-4111 Fax (403) 578-2088 24 pt Mail:RBox 70, Coronation, AB Canada, T0C 1C0 R

18 pt

uncertain what the village of Alix was requesting saying he didn’t see any dollar amount. He added that he was skeptical of the Moonwalkers facility when it was first proposed several years ago but said “It’s lasted a lot longer than I thought.”

Brookes told county council that funding for Moonwalkers comes from its user base and the Village of Alix.

The building also houses Alix Recreation Department offices, disaster services, FCSS, Alix Food Bank, Alix Youth Center and two incubator bays for small businesses to start out at a reasonable lease amount.

The Village of Alix covered

LETTERS POLICY • Letters to the Editor are welcomed • Must be signed and a phone number included so the writer’s identity can be verified.

• ECA Review reserves the right to edit letters for legal considerations, taste and brevity. Letters and columns submitted are not necessarily the opinion of this newspaper.

Moonwalkers’ budget shortfall in previous years and is looking at another $138,000 deficit.

“We all recognize that recreation facilities run at deficits,” said Lacombe County Coun. Brenda Knight.

Moonwalkers, which is open seven days a week and only closes for Christmas day, is an indoor recreation facility that has slides, tunnels, zip line, toddler areas and party rooms. It opened in 2013.

Lacombe County received the presentation as information. The village staff is working with the county to provide them with more information to make an official request to Lacombe County.

Joyce Webster Yvonne Thulien Brenda Schimke Publisher/Editor Reception/Acctg.

Editorial publisher@ECAreview.com journalist@ECAreview.com admin@ECAreview.com

Dena Clark Reporter/Photographer news1@ecareview.com

Member of:

Website ECAreview.com

Gayle Peters Elaine Nielsen Dan peterkin MARKETING 403-578-4111 MARKETING 403-854-4560 MARKETING 403-578-6105 advertise@ECAreview.com contact@ECAreview.com marketing@ECAreview.com

LisaMyers-sortland Graphic Artist

Bonny Williams Circ./Office

ECA review

Coronation/Stettler, Ab

Gas station robbery in Sedgewick The Killam/Forestburg RCMP detachment responded to a robbery at the Sedgewick Gas Station “Go Mart” on Dec. 7 at approximately 3:15 p.m.

The suspect pointed a pistol at the employee during the robbery.

The suspect was described as a lone male wearing all black with a multi coloured mask covering his face.

The suspect appeared to be in his 30’s with a slim build and about six feet tall.

It is believed that the suspect left the scene in a newer model black pick-up truck. The suspect’s last known direction of travel was south bound on Hwy 869. The suspect left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Wish list Cont’d from Pg 2 Reynolds fielded a number of questions from councillors about the review, specifically what options the county has if the review team finds Botha not viable. Stettler County would shoulder the responsibility for the village if Botha chooses dissolution.

Reynolds strongly recommended that Botha conduct an infrastructure audit. The village is eligible for a $150,000 grant to conduct the audit, which does not have to be repaid if the village remains viable. The audit will provide a clearer picture of the actual, financial state of the village.

2016 draft budget

Theft of cattle meat

On Sun., Dec. 6 unknown suspect(s) entered a rural land location located south east of Monitor, Ab. near Township Road 34-4 and shot two cows. The cows were skinned and butchered and the choice cuts of meats were taken. The hides and skeletons were left behind and were picked at by predators.

According to Cst. Countryman of the Consort RCMP on Mon., Dec. 14 the investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available at this time.

Illegal marihuana grow operation

On Thur., Dec. 3, 2015, according to a press release Bashaw RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in Alix, Ab. and found 76 marihuana plants as well as two marihuana plants in a greenhouse.

The estimated street value of the marihuana seized is $93,000. Grow operation equipment valued at $7000

was also found at the residence and seized by police.

Bashaw RCMP continuing to investigate this matter.

Turn to Vehicle, Pg 7

Coronation Curling Club

Music Concert Sun., Dec 20

New Year’s Eve 24 Hour Bonspiel

7 pm @ Zinger Music Barn Coronation, Ab 2 1/2 mi north on # 872

Enter with Taylor at 403-575-1455 Entry: $60 Open Doubles (2 people/team)

Everyone Welcome 403-578-3956

Starts 12 noon Thurs., Dec 31

Dine & Dance

Free Admission Lunch Following

Spondin

Christmas PArTY

& Pot Luck

Hosted by the Castor Elks

25

$

Tickets Purchase at Branch 35

1st Prize $25,000 2nd Prize $5,000

Councillors listened, took notes and asked questions of department heads as each presented their wishlist for the rd 2016 budget at the Dec. 14 draft budget meeting.

Licence # 395355 • 5,000 Tickets Printed Councillors sharpened their scisTickets may only be Sold or Purchased within Alberta sors to chop items to reduce the Draw Date: Dec. 31, 2015 $922,206 deficit of the $28,340,633 5:00 pm at budget. They also eyed using reserves to make up differences.

A few highlights from the presentations were Fire Chief Mark Dennis’ 2810 Bremner Ave. 403-342-0035 report that the department is down to eight from 12 volunteer firefighters.

Dennis is hoping to attract new recruits with the offer of training, which is free for recruits.

The recreation budget will undergo some scrutiny in the new year with ATCO Electric possible changes Eastern Alberta Transmission Line to the criteria groups must meet The Eastern Alberta Transmission Line (EATL) is energized and will be in-service soon. Thank you when applying for for your feedback and cooperation throughout the grants. consultation and construction Water fill sta15122AA1of this project. The EATL project is one of the largest transmission tions were well projects in Alberta’s history and will reinforce used in 2015 and Alberta’s electrical grid to meet increased demand generated higher and ensure all Albertans have access to the most revenue than prereliable and cost-effective electricity available. dicted, likely due to the dry Please remember to be cautious while travelling along the EATL right-of-way. weather.

Upgraded systems CONTACT US for Endiang and For more information on the Eastern Alberta Byemoor stations Transmission Line (EATL) project, please were on the wishvisit our website. If you have questions or list, which would concerns please call: 1-855-420-5775 put them on the Email: hvdc@ATCOElectric.com same system as other stations.

Website: ATCOElectric.com All departments are attempting to reduce costs due to anticipated revenue shortfall.

3 Prize $5,000 Red Deer

to the Valley

Ski Hill.

Saturday, January 30 5 pm at Castor Community Hall

Entertainment: Five of Diamonds from Hanna, AB. Catering: Michelle Breum and friends.

$40/ticket, sold in advance.

Available at the Magnet and Food Fair in Castor, Geoff @ 403-740-6914 or Len 403-741-6163.

2014 Ford Escape SE, 2.0L I-4 cyl Eco-Boost 4x4, 6 speed automatic, Ext. Green, Int. Charcoal Black, 40,822 km, Stk#U30416 ...... $26,899 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, 6.4L Hemi V8, 4x4, 8-Speed Automatic, Ext. Red, Int. Black, 8,209 km, Stk#U30419 ......... $65,995 2014 Ford Explorer Limited, 3.5L V6 4x4, 6 speed automatic, Ext. White Platinum Tri-Coat, Int. Charcoal Black, 50,775 km, Stk#U30434 ............................................. $39,998 2014 Ford F-150 FX4, Appearance Package Super Crew 5.0L V8 4x4, 6 speed automatic, Ext. Blue Flame, Int. Black, 36,519 km, Stk#U30431 ............................................. $43,175 2014 Ford F-150 FX4, Luxury Package Super Crew 3.5L V-6 cyl Eco-Boost, 4x4, 3.5L, 6 Speed Automatic, Ext. Grey, Int. Black, 43,165 km, Stk#U30452 ............................................. $41,443 2014 Ford Mustang V6 Premium, 3.7L V-6 cyl, 6 speed manual, Ext. Black, Int. Charcoal Black, 415 km, Stk#U30382 ............. Please Call

5

Christmas

Profit Proceeds donated

Cash

D ece m b e r 1 7 ' 1 5

SuPPer

Fri., December 18

Spondin Community Center Potluck Supper at 6:30 pm Concert & Santa to follow

Santa will be in attendance so please bring a small gift for your child Everyone Welcome.

es

ric P t u o r a Cle

2013 Ford F-150 Lariat Super Crew,

3.5L V-6 cyl Eco-Boost 4x4, 6 speed auto, Ext. Brown, Int. Black, 61,250 km, Stk#U30421 ............................................. $39,171

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T SE, AWD, 2.0L I-4 cyl, 6 speed automatic,

Ext. Tuxedo Black, Int. Black, 28,422 km, Stk#U30312 ............................................. $26,697 2012 Ford Focus SE, 2.0L I-4 cyl, Front Wheel Drive, 5 Speed Manual, Ext. Race Red, 25,613 km, Stk#U30179 ......................... $12,997 2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus, 3.5L V6, AWD, 6 speed automatic, Ext. Red, Int. Charcoal, 61,000 km, Stk#U30403 ......................... $16,897

Red Deer County, AB • (403)343-3673 • www.camclarkford.com

2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER GTS, 2.4L, 5SP STANDARD, FULL LOAD, 137K .................$11,999 2014 TRAILS WEST ALUM HORSE TRAILER, 3 HORSE, TACK ROOM .......$16,900 2014 DODGE GR CARAVAN STOW’N’GO, DVD, BACKUP CAMERA, 18K..$21,900 2012 CHEV TRAVERSE AWD, 3.6L, REM. START, WARRANTY, 126K ........$17,900 2011 FORD F350 XLT, SD, CREW, 4X4, FLATDECK, 6.2L GAS, AUTO, 138K ...$22,500 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER GTS, 2.4L, 5SP STANDARD, FULL LOAD, 137K ....$11,999 2010 IHC PROSTAR DT13 SLEEPER 475hp 10sp AUTO 52000lbs gvw, 474k $49,900 2010 IHC TRANSTAR, 350HP, 10SP AUTO, DIFF LOCK, PTO ADAPT, 191K ....$42,900 2010 CHEV 3500 HD 4X4 DUALLY, 6L GAS, 6SP AUTO, REC HITCH, 111K ...$27,900 2009 CHEV IMPALA LS, REMOTE ENTRY, SPOILER, ALLOY WHEELS, 95K....$ 9,500 2009 IHC DURASTAR 4400 EX/CAB, 310HP 10SP STANDARD DIESEL, 124K ...$42,900 2009 IHC WESTERN CANADA BUS, 48 PASS, DIESEL, POWER DOOR, 101K..... $29,900 2009 IHC DURASTAR 9.3L GDT 310HP MAXXFORCE, 6SP AUTO, 240K..... $38,900 2009 IHC PROSTAR,T/A 500HP,18SP, GVW 80,000LBS, 4:3 RATIO 372K ...$49,900 2008 CHEV IMPALA LTZ, 3.9L V6, SUNROOF, ON STAR, HTD.LEATHER,92K..$ 9,500

403-784-0009

www.valleycitysales.com 2008 FREIGHTLINER M2, 300HP CUMMINS, 10SP,GVW35,000#,158K ....$34,900 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, T/A, 515HP, 18SP, LOCKERS, 502K .......$57,900 2008 FORD F450 XL SD AUTO 2WD, 6.4L DUALLY, 100K, FALL SPECIAL ..$12,999 2007 FORD F350 AUTO, 2WD, 5.4L, A/T/C, SPRAY-IN BOX LINER, 109K ..$ 9,000 2007 IHC 4400 PRESSURE TRUCK, DT570, 310hp, DIF LOCK, PTO, 110K..$89,000 2006 KENWORTH T300 SINGLE AXLE AUTO ISB 200, 24’ VAN BODY, 249K....$29,900 2005 FORD F450 CREW 4X4, 9’5” STEEL DECK, GVWR 16,000#, 205K ....$11,500 2004 CHEV AVEO, TILT WHEEL, BUCKET SEATS, AM/FM, CD, 86K ..........$ 4,900 2003 STERLING ACTERRA, 300HP MERCEDES, 6SP, SLEEPER, 423K ........$31,000 2002 CHEV 3500 MECHANICS TRUCK, 2WD, 6.5L TURBO DIESEL, 95MILES ........$12,900 2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID, 2.7L V6, 1YR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, 219K....$ 3,499 2000 TRAILTECH HIGHBOY, 30’, 2X 6,000 LBS AXLES, GVW 13,993 LBS ..$ 4,600 1995 LINCOLN SRS MARK VIII, LEATHER, SUNROOF, V8,WARRANTY, 196K .....$ 6,999 1973 JOHN DEERE 1830 TRACTOR, 66HP, EZEE-ON 5’ LOADER, 2477HRS......$13,900

HWY 12, CLIVE, AB

6December

17'15 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.

FOR RENT 2 Bay shop

R e a l E stat e/ Hom e s

Merry Christmas From

with or without office space

Dynamic

Modular Homes Ltd.

Our gift to you…

2,00000 off a Stock/New 16-24 Wide SRI Home!! $ 5,00000 off a Stock/New Double Wide SRI Home!! $

in Coronation Contact Dale 780 753 0869

Or Take the Cash!!!

Call Today to Discuss your Options!

1-877-341-4422 [403-341-4422]

OR Visit Us Online www.dynamicmodular.ca 106-39015 Hwy 2A (Corner Hwy 11A & Hwy 2A) Red Deer, AB

3” wide version Need a Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

WATER WELL

but are short of cash??

Check status of 3 government grants/assistance worth up to $5000 or more EACH and CHECK BIG IRON’S $5000 WINTER DISCOUNT PACKAGE

12345 RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment

1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at www.1800bigiron.com

Big Iron drills all winter long* P.S. We also drill for people who aren’t short of cash

*check rig availability in your area

H & s awide a 3.75” ppy Nversion m t s i r h ew Yea C y r r e r M Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

WATER WELL

but are short of cash??

!

Need a

ECA r e v i e w

Locally owned and operated since 1980

Anchor Glass A Business with Glass 114 lst Ave W Hanna, Ab

Automotive

- Windshield Replacement - Windshield Repair

Residential - Windows - Doors - Insulated Siding

Toll Free

1-800-463-3148 Shop: 403-854-4414 Fax: 403-854-4775

Emergency (Locksmith) 403-854-8595

Commercial

- Store Front Windows - Steel Doors - Commercial Hardware

2 Mobile Units Serving Hanna Drumheller Threehills Coronation Veteran Cereal Oyen Chinook “and everywhere in between”

Locksmith

Certified Journeyman Locksmith - Lockouts ( 24 hour Service ) - Key Cutting Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday

www.anchorglass.ab.ca Email: Duane@anchorglass.ab.ca

Largest Selection of • Carpet • Area Rugs • Linoleum • Tile • Laminate • Hardwood (780) 753-2960 Provost, AB

Customer Satisfaction is our business

Check status of 3 government grants/assistance worth up to $5000 or more EACH and CHECK BIG IRON’S $5000 WINTER DISCOUNT PACKAGE

12345 RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

New Listing

Coronation

Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse A.L.L. STARS Realty Ltd Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment Ph. (780) 434-4700 IRON (244-4766) 1-800-BIG

SHELLY CREASY Hm/Off. (403) 578-2255 Cell. (403) 578-7000

P.S. We also drill for people who aren’t short of cash

Commercial 4612 Alexander Ave. Coronation GORGEOUS home, over 2300 sqft above grade, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms fully renovated in 2006, large addition full basement, attach garage, fenced backyard. This is a must see home Listed @ $339,500

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at www.1800bigiron.com

Big Iron drills all winter long* *check rig availability in your area

4613 York Ave., Coronation, AB Beautiful 3 bedroom ranch style home, 1 full bath with jetted tub and 1 half bath, family room, open kitchen /dining and spacious living room. 18x24 detached insulated garage, fenced back yard multiple updates. Listed for $189,000

Coronation Coronation Home Decorating Owner retiring after 35 years. 25 years in Current location. Price Reduced to $399,000 for both sides of the building.

Coronation Home decorating with current inventory, of paint, fabric, equipment, Sears, Purolator is offered for $289,000. Contact Shelly for further info!

Rural

Bunkhouse & RV Park, Coronation, AB - Excellent investment property, 14 serviced RV stalls, 2 newer shower houses,and 11 Bunkhouse -kitchen/ living room bedroom bathroom rentals. 4 newer unit and 7 older.

Listed for $490,000 Pt of SW32-38-10-W4 County of Paintearth - 5.46 acres east of older 2 storey home with 3 for additional photos: Brownfield, bedrooms 2 full bathrooms, double detached garage, shed, horse shelter and a beautiful yard of well developed trees! Listed for $100,000

screasy.ca or mls.ca

g n i d Pen

a

4439 Park Crescent, Coronation

22’x76’ mobile, owned lot, end of a cul-de-sac and seller owns the adjoining lot. 3 beds, 2 baths, living room, open kitchen dining and family!

Beautiful layout! REDUCED $175,000 Listed for $165,000

4601 Alexander Ave., Coronation - 1 owner home!

1010 sqft. Large corner lot with single attached garage and single detached.

Large master on main floor, developed basement, several pieces of furniture and appliances included. $149,900 REDUCED to $110,000

me

Natural Gas Ho Makeover

Safe at Home with Natural Gas There are so many ways to use natural gas to enhance your indoor and outdoor living spaces. When you’re in the market for new appliances, think comfort, convenience and cost savings. Think natural gas!

For safety tips - and a chance to win a $10,000 Natural Gas Home Makeover visit ATCOGas.com./SafeHome SAFETY TIP: During the winter months, when your furnace is working harder, check the filter once a month to keep the furnace running at its best.

ECA review

Coronation/Stettler, Ab

Vehicle collision fatality

Cont’d from Pg 5 Killam RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision on Hwy 13 at Range Road 444 near Strome, Ab. on Dec. 9 at 5:20 p.m.

Upon arriving at the scene, RCMP observed a Toyota Prius in the ditch and the lone 38-year-old female seated behind the driver’s seat was deceased.

Investigators have determined that the vehicle was travelling eastbound on Hwy 13 when it lost control at a curve and struck a westbound commercial motor vehicle. The commercial motor vehicle driver was not injured.

EMS attended the scene and pronounced the female deceased. The scene was secured with the assistance of the Flagstaff County Fire

D ece m b e r 1 7 ' 1 5

7

Department who assisted with traffic control while RCMP members investigated the collision. The investigation into this traffic fatality is concluded and poor weather and associated road conditions contributed to the collision, which is deemed non-criminal. No charges will be forthcoming.

The next of kin of the deceased has been notified.

EVERYONE’S A WINNER

WIN A MINIMUM CASH CREDIT OF $1,000

UP TO

10,000

$

CASH CREDITS*

TOWARD THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ANY 2015 OR 2016 GMC

OR

DEC. 4 – JAN. 4

VISIT YOUR LOCAL GMC DEALERSHIP TO PLAY!

WIN 1 OF 30 VEHICLES

VALUED UP TO $35,000

2015 SIERRA 2500HD 1SA DOUBLE CAB 4X2

2015 TERRAIN SLE-2 AWD SHOWN

0

%

FOR UP TO

PURCHASE FINANCING

MINIMUM

$

84

MONTHS ^ ON SELECT 2015 MODELS.

OR

11,000

CASH CREDITS† ON OTHER MODELS

INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS.

2500HD SLE 4X4 MODEL SHOWN

15122MB0 15122MN0 15122MS0

2016 TERRAIN SLE-1 AWD

BI-WEEKLY LEASE OFFER

179 0.9%

$

@

FOR 48 MONTHS

LEASE RATE**

700 DOWN

$

BASED ON A LEASE PURCHASE PRICE OF $31,355.

INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS.

SLE-1 AWD MODEL SHOWN

2016 ACADIA SLE-1 AWD

BI-WEEKLY LEASE OFFER

199 0.9%

$

@

FOR 48 MONTHS

LEASE RATE†

1,150 DOWN

$

BASED ON A LEASE PURCHASE PRICE OF $40,085.

SLE-1 AWD MODEL SHOWN

WHILE INVENTORY LASTS.

INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS.

ALBERTAGMC.COM

ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA GMC DEALERS. ALBERTAGMC.COM 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance of a 2016 Terrain SLE-1 AWD, 2016 Acadia SLE-1 AWD, 2015 Sierra 2500HD 1SA Double Cab 4X2. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. * No purchase necessary. Open to Canadian residents with a valid driver’s licence who have reached the age of majority in their province of residence. Contest closes January 4, 2016. Credit Awards up to $10,000 include applicable taxes and must be applied to the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2016 MY GMC vehicle delivered on or before January 4, 2016. Thirty Vehicle Awards available to be won, each consisting of winner’s choice of a vehicle with an MSRP of $35,000 CAD or less. The customer is responsible for any other taxes, license, insurance, registration, or other fees. Vehicle Awards are not transferable and no cash substitutes are permitted. Not all awards have the same odds of winning. For full rules and program details, visit your GM dealer or gm.ca. Correct answer to mathematical skill-testing question required. See your GM dealer or gm.ca for full contest rules and program details. Vehicles shown 2015 Terrain SLE-2 AWD model [$34,695 MSRP] CDN, including freight and a/c tax. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between December 4th, 2015 and January 4th, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC vehicles excluding Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 2500 HD Diesel, Savana, Canyon 2SA and Canyon 4x4. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/ movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. **Lease based on a purchase price of $31,355, including $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive), for a new eligible 2016 Terrain SLE-1 AWD. Bi-weekly payment is $179 for 48 months at 0.9% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $700 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $19,228, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $12,926. Price and total obligation exclude licence, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. †Lease based on a purchase price of $40,085, including $1,000 Connect & Win bonus (tax inclusive) for a new eligible 2016 Acadia SLE-1 AWD. Bi-weekly payment is $199 for 48 months at 0.9% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $1,150 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $21,790, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $19,341. Price and total obligation exclude licence, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. † $11,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $10,000 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra HD Gas models (excluding HD Gas Double Cab 1SA 4x2), $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $10,000 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model.

8December

17'15 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.

Ag r i c u lt u r e

Forestburg’s fire department can fight county fires Dena Clark

ECA Review Reporter Bryon Schwartz of Atco Electric made a presentation to Forestburg village council on Mon., Dec. 7 to review their franchise agreement. As part of his presentation Schwartz shared Atco’s community involvement initiatives which included a $1500 donation to the Forestburg fire department as well as various electrical and natural gas safety programs for both teachers and students.

The license to provide “wire” services to the village falls under the Alberta Utilities Commission and Municipal Government Act. The franchise fee to municipalities is generally based on a percentage of the utility’s revenue. Each municipality sets the franchise fee and each customer can still select their preferred retailer.

The franchise fee has a maximum cap of 20 per cent. The new contract will need to be signed by July.

Water treatment plant delays

There is still hope that the new water treatment plant to be in operation in the near future however there are concerns about the old reservoir should the weather turn for the worse.

Council is awaiting the recommendation from Select Engineering as to using frozen fill and how the fill will settle in bad weather.

Award winner

Flagstaff fire department progress

According to CAO Debra Moffatt “everyone is back at the table talking” with respect to the fire department issues that have plagued Flagstaff

WILD FURS Coyote, Fox, Shed Antlers Coming to Hanna AB Hanna Building Supply Yard Sat., Jan 9, Feb 6 & Mar 5

From storage to workspace.

Customizable and secure.

Steel containers from 8' - 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

3.75” wide version

The Edgerton & District

Edgerton seed plant also carries • Animal 12345 medicines Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

• salt Steel containers from 8' - 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings • feed available. Mount with twist locks. supplements 780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM • bagged feed cat and dog food • cattle tags • and much more. would like to let all grain producers know Come on in and see that we have the ability to accommodate what is here and trucks up to 14 foot high clearance and just a have a coffee reminder to submit samples before cleaning.

SEED PLANT

call 780 755 3745

Contact Kim 780 755 3860 cell 780 842 7153

• 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

ECA r e v i e w

12345

County for the past several months. As of Jan. 1, 2016 Forestburg’s fire department is able to fight fires in their county, said Moffatt.

Rink grant The group has not arrived Council granted the request to proat a mutually agreed upon vide the Forestburg Arena Association contract as of yet, however $37,486 to assist with their 2016 operMoffatt said that the outating budget in the form of a grant. look is promising.

Caroline Boddy was named as the winner of the 2015 Community Services Award.

3” wide version

Farm and ranch families spoke.

We’re listening.

The Government of Alberta has amended Bill 6 to respond to farm families’ concerns.

Amendments to the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act will assure farming families of their ability to pass on traditions to their kids: the next generation of producers. That’s how this province was built.

15122DG1

The new legislation will not affect:

We’ll Insure Your Revenue Not Your Crop The insurance available today for most farmers just isn’t enough. So, we’ve developed a solution: a private, revenue-based, risk management solution backed by a major Canadian insurer and it does what no other insurance can do.

Consultations and quotes are free!!

Licensed Farm Revenue Insurance Advisor

Debbie Michielsen

As a Global Ag Risk Solutions representative in your area, let me help you find the right Production Cost Insurance to fit your farm needs. Appointments can be set up one on one, in my office or your home. If you wish to organize a small meeting in your home for your friends or neighbours, I will bring refreshments.

Please visit agrisksolutions.ca for more information, videos and frequently asked questions.

Or contact Debbie for questions or to schedule an information meeting.

Office 403-882-2490, Cell 403-742-9525 or email to: dmichmeadowland@gmail.com

•

purely family-owned and operated farm and ranch operations, even if family members are paid,

•

families’ ability to teach their children about farming and farming traditions,

•

kids’ participation in 4-H programs, or

•

neighbours who volunteer to help each other out.

The new Act will reflect legislation in other provinces that: •

protects the safety of waged workers and helps prevent workplace accidents, and

•

compensates waged workers, or those workers’ families, in case of disabling injury or death on the job.

Family farms continue to flourish in all other provinces with similar legislation. Ours will too.

Learn more at work.alberta.ca

ECA review

Coronation/Stettler, Ab

Transfer Station and Landfill

Holiday Hours

CLOSED Thurs. Dec. 24 OPEN Dec. 28 - 31

Dec 24: 8:30 am - 12 noon Dec 25-30: CLOSED Dec 31: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Jan 1- 3 2016: CLOSED Monday Jan 4 - Return to Regular Business Hours OK Tire Castor

5501 - 50 Ave., Castor, AB

403-882-4040

Regular Business Hours resume Monday, January 4 After Hrs/Weekends call 403-575-0090

SPECIAL SECTIONS

• Wedding Section: Dec. 24 & Jan. 15 • New Year’s Greetings: Dec. 31 • Breeders Sections: Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 24 & Apr. 28 • Minor Hockey Section: Jan. 22 • New Year’s Baby

REVIEW R

East Central Alberta R 72 pt

60 pt

R R

48 pt

36 pt

R Coronation • 403-578-4111 30 pt

R

24 pt

R

18 pt

From Sue & Keith At

Xtreme Pizza

403-578-4339 Coronation, AB

Holiday Hours

Closed December 24 - 4 pm Closed December 25 Open December 28, 29, 30 & 31 reg hrs 11 am - 9 pm Closed January 1

Holiday Hours Open Monday Dec 21 9 am - 8pm Closed Tues Dec 22 Open Wed Dec 23 reg hrs Closed Dec 24 - 27 Open Mon - Thurs reg hours Closed New Year’s Day Open Sat, Sun reg hours Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday The Coronation Restaurant & Cafe staff

C oronation

Restaurant & Cafe Staff

9

Holiday Hours

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

The Stettler Regional Landfill and all Transfer Stations will be CLOSED on Friday, December 25 and Saturday, December 26, 2015.

All Transfer Stations will be OPEN on Sunday, December 27, 2015 in lieu of the closure on December 26th.

The Stettler Regional Landfill will not REOPEN until Monday, December 28th, with regular hours.

For a complete listing of Transfer Station and Landfill hours of operation, please visit our website at www.StettlerCounty.ca

D ece m b e r 1 7 ' 1 5

Holiday Hours Thursday, Dec 24 5:30am - 6pm Friday, Dec 25 CLOSED Saturday, Dec 26 9am - 6pm Sunday, Dec 27 - Wednesday Dec 30 Regular Hours Thursday, Dec 31 5:30am - 6:30 Friday, Jan 1 9 am 0 6pm Thank you everybody Have a Merry Christmas and a Great Year in 2016 From the staff of

Korner Kash & Karry

Coronation • 403 578 3596

Holiday Hours

Open - Thurs., Dec. 24 - 9am - 2:30pm Closed - Friday, Christmas Day Closed - Saturday, December 26 - Sunday, December 27 Open - Dec 28 - 31 reg hours Closed - Friday, January 1 Open - Saturday, January 2 reg hours (no pharmacist available) Closed - Sunday, January 3 Reopen - Monday, January 4 reg hours.

May Your Holiday’s be Merry & Bright - Castor Value Drug Mart & Staff

Castor

403 882 3055

R I B S TO N E

HOME & GARDEN 5002 Windsor Ave. Coronation, AB • 403-578-4667

Holiday Hours

Open Dec 24 8:30am - 6pm Closed Dec 25 Open Dec 26 & 27 11am - 6pm Open Dec 28 - 30 reg hrs Open Dec 31 8:30am - 6pm Closed Jan 1 Open Jan 2 reg hours t Wishes for 2016 Merry Christmas and Bes ily Foods Staff - Tony Moonhee & Fam

403-578-3849 Coronation, AB

for the somebody who has everything

HISTORY BOOK

1911-2011 A Great Read!

Only! $50+tax

Professional Directory (403) 578-4111

DENTIST

Dr.McIver In Coronation

MONDAYS

Professional Directory

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

Holiday Hours

Open Dec 24 (9 am - 3 pm) Closed Dec 25 & 26 Open Dec 28, 29, 30 & 31st regular hours Closed Jan 1 & 2

Perfect Christmas Gift

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.

Holiday Hours

OPEN Dec 25 and Jan 1

Tasty Mill Restaurant Coronation, AB 403-578-3500

“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

HOLIDAY HOURS

CLOSED - Dec 24 -12 noon CLOSED - Dec 25, 26, 27 OPEN - 28, 29 & 30 - Reg Hrs CLOSED - Dec 31 -12 noon CLOSED - Jan 1, 2 & 3 403-578-3299

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

10 D e c e m b e r

17'15 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.

Chr istmas gr eetings

ECA r e v i e w

A Note of Thanks

To Our Valued Customers A special thank-you for your continued support to our business. With Economy weak in some markets and healthy in others; we appreciate your loyalty.

Merry Christmas to All and have a Safe Festive Season - From Fred & Denise Reinbold and Staff Your UFA Petroleum Agents

Perfect Christmas Gift for the somebody who has everything

HISTORY BOOK

Reinbold Petroleum Ltd Stettler/Hanna/Delia

1911-2011 A Great Read!

Only! $50+tax (403) 578-4111

O COME LET US

ADORE HIM!

Season’s Greetings and Many Thanks for your support.

Please accept our best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and our sincere thanks for your support over the past year.

Wishing you a truly blessed Christmas and all the best in 2016!

- Lorne & Marci Toews & family

Merry Christmas

from Ben & Tammy Van Haga 403-323-0060 (c) 403-742-8215 (fax)

403-323-8824 toews.zenith@gmail.com

We would like to wish our clients a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year

Bale Hauling David Unruh

Jim Renschler Construction Ltd.

403-323-6787 (c) 403-742-4673 (h)

Box 22 Botha, AB T0C 0N0 Ph. 403-742-5034 Fax. 403-742-5311

Happy

Hol idays WISHING YOU A SAFE AND JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON FROM ALL OF US AT CAPITAL POWER.

www.capitalpower.com

Chr istmas gr eetings

ECA review

Coronation/Stettler, Ab

D ece m b e r 1 7 ' 1 5

Coronation 4-H Beef Club starts up again submitted by Koryn Duncan The Coronation 4-H Beef Club had its organizational meeting on Oct. 20

and selected an executives as follows: Dionne Elliott for leader, Jessica Kuziw as president, Sydney Elliot as vice

president, Rayanna Ramsay as secretary, Kyla Duncan as treasurer, Payton Elliot as district representative, Ryley Ramsay as parliamentarian, Koryn Duncan as reporter and Layton Perry as historian.

This year the club has 24 members

11

and one cleaver member.

The club will also be continuing their meals on wheels program this year.

The Perry family farm donated their facilities for the weigh-in of 24 steers and three heifers.

Happiness, joy and laughter . . . we wish you all that and more this holiday season.

- Dustin, Robyn and the staff

Bashaw

The Coronation 4-H club donated Christmas gifts to the Coronation Christmas hamper, $200 to the Coronation School for use of the library to host their meetings as well as $500 to the Coronation Food Bank.

ECA Review/Submitted

Greetings of the Season ...And many thanks for your generous support all year long.

Horseshoe Trailer Mfg. Halkirk 403-884-2173 403-430-0504

Best wishes from all of us.

4920 - 50 Ave., Bashaw, • 780-372-2045

Thank you

Our Families to You

for your continued support

We wish you a safe & happy holiday

H. Christianson

Closed on Dec 23 and reopen on Jan 4.

Trucking Ltd

Pollockville, AB (403) 566-2154

Merry Christmas

780-372-3854 • Bashaw, AB • www.bashawconcrete.com

Here Comes CHRISTMAS

from Ron and Peggy at Irma Home and Garden

…along with our best wishes and thanks for your patronage!

Come see our selection of Unique Christmas Decor and much much more...

IRMAHOME & GARDEN DECOR

Ph/Fax 780-754-3642 • irmalumber@mcsnet.ca 4918 - 49 Ave. Irma, AB • At the junction of Highway 14 and 881 just minutes from Wainwright

All the best to you and yours wherever you go this holiday season.

Thank you kindly for your loyal support.

Merry Christmas & All the Best in 2016.

Rick Strankman, Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Forestry MLA Drumheller-Stettler Stettler 403-742-4284 • Hanna 403-854-4333 • Drumheller 403-823-8181

We’ve got your parts

WWW.BRILTD.COM

4516 - 50 St., Bashaw, AB 780-372-2001

We wish you a Very Safe and Merry Christmas and look forward to serving you in 2016.

Bashaw Liquor Store

Main St. South • 780-372-3860

Julie

Leanne

Joy

As the year comes to a close, out thoughts turn towards those who have supported us.

To all our clients, suppliers, family and friends, we gratefully say “Thank you.”

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Thank you for your support this year!

From all of us at Battle River Implements Ltd.

Leadership you can trust

Bashaw Parts

On behalf of all our staff,

May this Christmas Season Bring you all the love and luck in the world.

1.877.913.3373 WWW.BRILTD.COM

r Famil ies

Pat Josh Alexis

Bashaw Tire & Auto

5031 - 46 Ave., Bashaw, AB 780-372-3755

12 D e c e m b e r

17'15 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.

Chr istmas gr eetings

ECA r e v i e w

Arena expansion top priority for Delburne Ag Society Debra Johnston

ECA Review Reporter “Up until now, it’s been speculation,” stated Kari Dionne, treasurer for Delburne Ag Society regarding plans to construct an arena addition to accommodate dressing and meeting rooms.

Dionne met with Delburne Village council at their Dec. 8 meeting to update council about the Society’s progress.

The estimate to build the addition is $1,275,000. The group has applied for a Canada 150 Grant: a federal program that funds rehabilitation of existing community facilities. The society is also seeking other sources of funding.

According to Dionne, besides use by local and surrounding groups, the society would like to host more provincial tournaments but the dressing rooms cannot accommodate the teams.

Council agreed that a letter of support from the village would help in the society’s bid for grants. Financial assistance may be considered at a later date.

bring forward a formal plan.

In reference to the vacant lots, Coun. Bill Chandler stated “They’ve sat there long enough now, let’s do something with them.”

Planning services necessary

Delburne will join other members of the Parkland Community Planning Services (PCPS) to lobby for direct funding from the provincial government, similar to what already exists for Calgary,

Edmonton and municipalities with a population of over 55,000.

Currently, PCPS and four other regional planning services receive no automatic funding but must apply for grants through the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Program. PCPS provides planning and development services to communities that would otherwise need to hire there own staff, an option smaller communities cannot afford.

The ACP is currently under

The Dryland Multi 4-H Club of Youngstown participated in 4-H Alberta’s “Helping Hands for the Holidays” Toy Drive. The members and their families collected toys in the community to be taken to the Ronald MacDonald House in Red Deer.

ECA Review/ Submitted

Council requests plan

The Delburne Aging Well Society will have to bring forward a firm business plan for their proposed seniors lodge before the village considers donating vacant village lots for the project.

Coun. Kathy Faulk stepped out of the room for the discussion due to conflict of interest but the rest of council agreed to encourage the society to

review. According to Dionne Comeau, Director for PCPS, the five regional services are looking for $1 million per year each to remain sustainable. In total, 120 municipalities province-wide belong to and are served by the planning services, explained Comeau.

In 2014/15, both Calgary and Edmonton were each allocated $3.5 million for core planning services through the Metropolitan Funding (MF) component of ACP. Figures are

Season’s Greetings and best wishes for the New Year!

Through the spirit of friendship and in appreciation of the support you have given us over the year, we would like to wish each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

May you have a very

Merry Christmas followed by an incredible New Year!

- From the staff at Stettler Sobeys

Stettler

Savage Value Drug Mart

Innisfail, AB • 403-227-5581 Stettler, AB • 403-742-0200

403-742-5025

Open Every Day 8 am - 9 pm All Holidays 9 am - 6 pm Savings in Every Aisle!

A Note of thanks at the Holiday Season.

We are especially grateful for the loyalty and support of people like you, and would like to express our best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Stettler, AB (403) 742-8822

Merry Christmas! and Best Wishes for a healthy & prosperous New Year!

- Murray, Christy & Staff

Stuffed with Best Wishes Thank you for the

gift of your friendship.

Happy Holidays!

We look forward to your continued patronage.

From the Management and staff of

Guns ‘N’ Games

Stettler, AB 403-742-0673 Stettler, AB

Wishing This Christmas Eve Brings For You the Gifts of Happiness, Good Health and Joy

4607 - 50 St., Stettler, AB

Merry Christmas and warm wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season, and a very happy New Year.

4718-50 St., Stettler, AB 403-742-3367

available from the Municipal Affairs website.

I want Money for Life.

TM

403-742-2266 3814-47th Ave., Stettler AB www.scoreprojects.com

403-742-6450

Merry Christmas and All the Best in the upcoming new year!

From

* Peter,•Merlin Emerald Life insurance • Mortgage protection • Critical illness insurance • RRSPs Mutual& funds

We can help with your goals. Let’s talk about Money for Life.TM

Darrel Baltimore* Baltimore Financial Services Inc. Bus: 705-252-9010 Cell: 403-741-4440 Life’s brighter under the sun •Mutual funds offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2013.

www.brennanautobody.com • 403-742-3555 • Stettler, AB

Kayla Yaschuk*

May the peace and joy of the holiday season stay with you throughout the entire year.

Baltimore Financial Services Inc. Bus: 403-742-1199 Cell: 403-741-4440

Stettler, AB

Chr istmas gr eetings

ECA review

Coronation/Stettler, Ab

D ece m b e r 1 7 ' 1 5

13

CLEARVIEW SCHOOLS

School boards get Bill 8 amended Debra Johnston ECA Review Reporter Clearview School Board sent a strong message to Minister of Education David Eggen regarding Bill 8, the Public Education Collective Bargaining Act. At their Dec. 7 meeting, trustees discussed how to respond to the government’s quick pace for implementing Bill 8 without proper consultation with school boards.

Bill 8 effectively takes over bargaining of teacher collective agreements.

The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) and a number of local school boards, including Clearview, took issue with Sections 8, 9 and 10 for leaving school boards out of the bargaining process.

While Bill 8 was passed on Dec. 8, the collective outcry from school boards succeeded in getting Section 8 struck from the bill.

Section 8 had limited bargaining to the Alberta Teachers Association and the government, without including any input from boards.

The amendments to the bill ensure boards will have a seat at the table.

The Big Valley trip planned for Amherstview, Ontario for the end of April 2016 did receive preliminary approval from the board.

Schools in great shape

Clearview’s Director of Facilities Russ McKay

reviewed the extensive list of upgrades to Clearview schools over the past year.

McKay and his crew completed 85 of 100 infrastructure projects so far and plan to complete more over the Christmas holidays.

Let love be present in each home and peace in every heart Let Christmas be a joyous time right from the very start!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2016!

LANDMARK REALTY

An Independent member broker

5010-50 St, Stettler, AB • 403-742-4080 5010-50 St, Stettler, AB • 403-742-4080 www.suttonstettler.com www.suttonlandmarkrealty.com

We would like to wish our clients a very

World conditions affect student travel

Due to recent European terrorist attacks, the 2016 trip to Italy planned for Gus Wetter students was sidelined.

“We don’t need to send them into a trouble zone,” stated Trustee John Schofer.

Other school boards are also ‘pressing pause’ on European trips due to safety concerns explained Associate Superintendent Peter Neale.

The ASBA’s travel insurance provider, LloydSadd, sent out a bulletin advising boards to reconsider European travel, suggesting other, less volatile destinations.

The board has not completely nixed travel but rather, suggested Gus Wetter reapply with a different destination.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Skaley Landscaping & Bobcat Services Ltd. 403-323-0239 • Stettler, AB.

At the miracle of His holy birth, We pray for hope and peace on earth; And we ask for His good graces, too That we may share with all of you The message of that first Christmas Day As we send this note of thanks your way!

Thank you for your patronage Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas holiday.

PLUMBING & EXCAVATING

(1998 LTD.)

As we celebrate the message of that very first Noel, we wish you and your family exceeding great joy this holiday season. We feel both honored and blessed to serve people like you!

Stettler Auction Mart (1990) Ltd. Call 742-2368

or visit our website stettlerauction.ab.ca for details

First Sale of 2016 - Tues., January 5

METAL BUILDINGS INC.

Stettler, AB 403-742-1300

403-742-1300

An innovative, family-owned company focused on exceptional service and customer satisfaction.

Specializing in custom manufacturing of Self-Framing and polyurethane Panel Building Products.

Our goal is to provide a superior product designed to meet our customers’ individual needs.

Here’s wishing you the best doggoned MMBI Construction holiday season ever!

Agricultural * Residential Commercial * Industrial

a division of Metalex Metal Buildings Inc.

MMBI Construction

25 Years Experience in . Commercial . Industrial . Residential . Agricultural

s ’ n h Jo We would like to wish our friends, families and clients a very Merry Christmas.

We thank you for your support and look forward to serving you in the New Year.

403-742-5237 4706-44 th Ave., Stettler, AB (Beside Fountain Tire)

A number of schools had their duct systems thoroughly cleaned as evidenced by dramatic before and after photos.

Turn to Projects, Pg 15

Dale Kobi’s Bale Hauling Marketing Hay & Hauling

403-741-4722 (c) • 403-742-3753 (h)

a division of Metalex MetalNoBuildings job too big orInc. small - we do ‘em all Call Gord Potter 403-742-9761

Call Gord 403-742-9761

SATISFACTION BUILT-IN!

We wish you a safe Wehappy wish you a safe and Christmas! and happy Christmas! from Dale, Irene and Staff at Contact Safety Services Contact Safety Services 403-823-7771 Drumheller 403-742-2035 Stettler

14 D e c e m b e r

17'15 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.

ECA r e v i e w

Classifieds Email: admin@ECAreview.com

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

FOR SALE or rent by owner, 3 bdrm, 2 bath mobile home (1974) in Coronation, Ab. Now vacant. $32,900. or $875./mo. 780-4887870.

TEXAS USA best buy - We have prime 20 acre investment Ranchettes with panoramic mountain views. Only $395 per acre $99 per month in Canadian funds. Call toll free 1-800-875-6568.

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.

For Rent

ONE & TWO Bedroom apartments, parking, heat and water included.

Laundry facilities. $650- $700/month.

755 51 Ave. West, Claresholm. Call 403-625-4002, 1-403-932-1501 or 403-468-4450.

Classifieds work!

Call 403-578-4111

Shared Accommodations

TURNER VALLEY. Bright and clean room for employed, non-smoker, social or non drinker.

Shared common living space w/gas fireplace. Large front yard and backyard with deck. No pets please! Includes; furnished, cable, wireless internet & utilities. $500 security deposit & $500 monthly fee. Call 403-938-6596.

Misc

BLUE spruce trees for sale. Locally grown. 8-12 ft.

Planted on sight or pick-up. Taking orders for Spring 2016. Trees guaranteed. Phone Castle Tree Farm, Ken Slot at 403-815-6370.

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.

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.

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

Cars & Trucks

2007 MERCURY Marquis, loaded.

Only 63,000 kms, like new. $6000, 28-30 mi/gal. Extra set of tires, like new.

403-575-0921

Feed & Seed

200 GREEN feed wheat bales, average 1500 - 2200 lbs. weight, $140.00/ tonne. Call 1-403664-8602.

ROUND Bales - Hay, green feed, straw and bulk oats.

Delivery available.

No Sunday calls please. Phone 403704-3509 or 403704-4333.

HEATED canola buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

STRAW for sale.

Barley straw round bales. Delivery or pick-up. Call Jeff Kromm 403-3698477.

Livestock

YEARLING and 2 yr. old Charolais bulls for sale. LVV Ranch 780-5822254. Forestburg, Ab. OFFERING 90 BWF, 1st cross replacement heifer calves from top quality hereford cows, ranch raised.

Full vaccine program. Not keeping because of herd dispersal. Quiet cattle. Asking $1950. Little Gem Ranches Ltd. 403575-1146 (cell)

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.

FREE scrap and truck removal including farm machinery. We pay cash at our yard.

1-780-914-7560; www.sturgeonbusparts.ca.

Business Opportunities

HIP or knee Replacement?

Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque.

Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help: 1-844-4535372.

GET free vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cashlocations provided.

Protected territories. Interest free financing. Full details. Call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www. tcvend.com.

Help Wanted

VALLEY SKI Club is looking for a kitchen contractor.

Please email valleyski@xplornet. com or call (780)879-2106 Flag City Liquor Store in Hardisty hiring full time supervisor. Main Duties: Supervise and co-ordinate staff, resolve problem and supply shortages, maintain inventory and order merchandise. 2 yr work experience preferred. Wage $15/hr. Email resume to: flagcity92@gmail.com HUGHENDEN Public School requires a part-time librarian till the completion of the 2015/16 school year. Please contact Principal Kevin Elliott at 780-8563640 or email kevin.elliott@btps. ca.

CASTOR LITTLE Theatre is seeking catering bids for our 2016 production. If interested please send bids to Susan Sisson, Box 790, Castor, AB, T0C 0X0, or phone 403-882-2548, by Dec. 22, 2015.

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!

INTERIOR Heavy Equipment School.

Hands-On Tasks.

Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Available!

Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool. com.

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.

HEALTHCARE Documentation Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates.

A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day; www.canscribe.com.

1-800-466-1535; info@ canscribe.com.

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).

Coming Events

THE LLOYDMINSTER Exhibitions Pride of the Prairies Bull Show and Sale.

March 6 - 7, 2016.

Traditional halter and pen format. Entry deadline: January 5, 2016. For more information: www.lloydexh.com. 306-8255571 or email Sam: sam@lloydexh.com.

Auctions

MEIER Gun Auction.

Saturday, December 19, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

Cards of Thanks

I WOULD like to thank each and every one who helped out while I was in the hospital, all who called, sent cards, flowers, gifts and food since I have been home.

Your caring words and concerns were greatly appreciated.

Bonny Williams

Ellis Bird Farm is accepting applications for

Cafe (formerly called Tea House) operator/contractor

for the 2016 summer season.

For more information on this profitable business opportunity, please email info@ellisbirdfarm.ca 3” wide version

AWNA’s Annual Symposium

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO Creditors and claimants. Estate of Garfield Donald Domoney who died on November 5, 2015. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by February 4, 2016, with Brenda Anderson at Anderson Law Office, Box 190, Bay 2, 5002 - 51 Avenue, Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0, and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

COME and Learn.

Unlock your Superpowers! Jan. 29 & 30, 2016, Edmonton. AWNA’s Annual Symposium.

Educational Sessions in Journalism, Sales Ad & News Design.

Internationally acclaimed speakers.

Pre-Register. For more info: www. awna.com/symposium.

Internationally Acclaimed Speakers

Advertising • Page Design Sales • Creative Cloud Software Journalism • Photography Full course descriptions online

www.awna.com/symposium

check us3.75” out online www.ECAreview.com wide version

3” wide version

Diabetes Online AWNA’s SurveyAnnual Symposium Reaching out to Canadians living with diabetes

The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) and researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital are looking for people living with diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational and prediabetes) and caregivers to 12345 participant in an online survey. Internationally Acclaimed Speakers

Advertising • Page Design Sales • Creative Cloud Software Photography Each participant will be entered for Journalism a chance to win $100•cash (1 in 30 odds Your participation with help the CDA and researchers learn about your experience with diabetes. All responses will be confidential and will help inform the development of tools and resources for people living with diabetes.

Full course descriptions online of winning). www.awna.com/symposium Complete the short survey by visiting: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/cda2015/

Business Directory

3.75” wide version

Rent this space for as little as & Automotive Heavy Truck $20/week.

Big Country Diabetes Online Survey Bill’s Waterwell Construction Reaching out to Canadians living with diabetes AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.

Glass Repair & Replacement

Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service…

Guaranteed!

Mobile On-Site Call Service

Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com

403-578-4111 403 741 6911 jhglass@telus.net

Phone: 403-742-3555 4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler

Guardian R & L Transport Drugs • Cattle, Grain, Killam Equipment Hauling • Custom 4 x 4 Square Baling

RICK LAUGHLIN 403 854 6124 LARRY LAUGHLIN 403 854 6126

Mon.-Fri.: 9 am - 6 pm Sat.: 9 am - 5 pm Sun.: Noon - 4 pm East Central Alberta’s

Largest Drugstore

Residential & Commercial Drafting And Design

& Building Supplies Ltd.

Services Ltd.

Drilling from St. Michael’s Hospital The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) Well and researchers are looking for people living with diabetes Pumps (type 1, & type 2, gestational and prediabetes) and Repairs caregivers to participant in an12345 online survey.

403-747-2120 Well Drilling • Custom New Homes Your•All participation with help the CDA and researchers learn about your experience with Farm Buildings drillerbill@xplornet.com Pumps & Repairs diabetes.• All responses will be confidential and will help inform the development of tools Renovations Service Wise and•resources forand people living with diabetes.

Windows Doors

PH 403.742.4101 We Specialize Overhead will Doors & be entered for a chance to win $100 cash (1 in 30 odds of winning).

FX 866.305.5686 Each• participant Service admin@railsidedesign.com Complete the short survey by visiting: • Retail Sales Bay 2, 4905-44 Ave, http://fluidsurveys.com/s/cda2015/ Quality Customer Care 403-747-2120 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.railsidedesign.com drillerbill@xplornet.com Stettler, AB

403-854-3585 Little Gap Septic Service

Kikel Meat Packers

Government Inspected Abattoir

RR #2 Bashaw, AB Ponoka County 424008

780 372 2178

Little Gap Septic Service

403-742-5237

G&G Wecker

Mechanical Ltd.

Commercial & Residential Plumbing & Gas Fitting

Serving East Central Alberta Brett & Lana Twa

box 204, Consort, Ab T0C 1b0

Cell. 403-578-8451

fax 403-577-2388

Ph. 403-578-3157

403-577-2386

PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. • Plumbing • Gas Fitting • Air Conditioning • Sheet Metal • Commercial Refrigeration

Serving the Big Country

(403) 854-4774

Main Street Hanna, AB

Chr istmas gr eetings

ECA review

Cards of Thanks

THE FAMILY of Marlene Gordon would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to her, and to us during her recent illness and passing. A special thank you to Dr. Lombaard and the Hanna Hospital staff for the amazing care she received. As well, thank you to everyone who helped celebrate Marlene’s life with us at the church. She was always so happy to be a member of St. George’s Parish community and the larger community of Hanna, and what wonderful communities they are.

Sincerely, Stephen (Kathy), Kathleen,

Craig (Kim), Ted (Debbie) Gordon and families, Larry and Connie Schultheis

and family.

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.

APPLYING for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? Increase your chance of success.

Call the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic. Call 1-877793-3222; www.dcac. ca. info@dcac.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. BANK said no? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending. ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

Projects completed Cont’d from Pg 13 New flooring, paint, room expansions and exterior repairs were some of the many projects completed across the division.

Clearview first choice for most students

Neale reported that enrollment in Clearview Public schools stands at 86.3 per cent of district students,

while the remaining 13.7 per cent are choosing other options, like Catholic or homeschooled. As Neale observed, all school-aged children must be enrolled in school but those outside the public school system are provincially regulated, making it impossible for Clearview to determine whether children are, in fact, attending school.

At Christmastime we’re all aglow, When we think of the good folks that we know So before the candles all burn out, We’d like to say without a doubt -That for your goodwill and friendship too, We’re really thankful for each one of you!

Coronation/Stettler, Ab

D ece m b e r 1 7 ' 1 5 CERTIFIED

15

PRE-OWNED

Management and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Your

Superstore!

HMP

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

Ph. (403) 854-4427 Toll Free 1-888-426-6246 Fax (403) 854-2952 Office: www.HannaGM.com 600 West Industrial Road,403-854-4427 Hanna AB Toll Free: 1-888-426-6246 Fax: 403-854-2952 www.hannagm.com

Your

Superstore!

Hanna, AB 403-854-3711

All the Best in the New Year!

Merry Christmas from the Management & Staff of

Seasons Greetings from Calvin & Sherry Warnock & Staff

Badger Earthmoving

X-mas hours: Dec. 24 (8-6), Dec. 25 (CLOSED), Dec. 26 (10-6), Dec. 31 (8-6), Jan. 1 (CLOSED)

Pharmasave Bee Well Bee & Store Manager Rhonda

Terry Blocksom

and Candice Gordon

from Blocksom

Financial Services would like to wish all our clients

Youngstown 403-854-0279

K&M Gas Plus

403-779-2622

Best Wishes For 2016

Blocksom Financial Services Phone: 403-854-2136

May the Christmas spirit warm your hearts and homes this year!

- from the staff at

Town Council & Staff wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Toll Free 1-800-542-7028 www.netago.ca

We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

Wishing You A

Gifted Season Friends. Food. Fun. Festivity.

May your holiday season deliver it all, along with our best wishes and gratitude.

Dale Crowle, Brad Richardson, Matt Fuller, James Duffield & Amber Kittler 403-854-2820 • Hanna, AB

May you enjoy a safe and happy holiday season, whether you live in Hanna or are returning home for the holidays. As you gather with family and friends, may the joy and peace of the season surround you. Thank you to the many volunteers in Hanna and District that play a part in making this community a great place to live and work. We look forward to 2016 with hope for peace and prosperity for all.

- the staff at Cactus Corner

Christmas is just Around the Corner All over town, people are enjoying the beauty of the season with their near and dear ones.

1-800-267-5601 Corner of Hwy 9 & 36 South

Hanna, AB • 403-854-5000 Open 24 Hours

Office: 40 Toll Free: 1-88 Fax: 40 www.ha

DS LE!

DS LE!

16 D e c e m b e r

17'15 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.

ECA r e v i e w

Musical comedian coming to Spondin in February Advertorial A multitalented entertainer from Canada’s West Coast, Kenny Shaw enjoys a well deserved reputation for drawing his audiences into a wacky world of high-powered comedy and music, innovative skits and hilarious one-liners.

His performances are liberally laced with crafty impressions, hysterical comedy and incredible musical tributes to his client’s favourite entertainers. He integrates the hits of contemporary musical artists from the past three decades with humorous sketches of Dr. Ruth, Red Green, Jack Nicholson, Christopher Lloyd and many more.

Kenny also brings together some unlikely duos on stage, Johnny Cash and Dwight Yoakum harmonizing on a duet. As far as we know, Kenny is the only entertainer capable of becoming two celebrity personalities in a single breath while charming his audience with his innovative talents.

This fast paced mixture of comedy and music has put Kenny on the main

stage with some of country entertainment’s highest stars, ranging from Brooks and Dunn and Toby Keith to Brad Paisley and Deanna Carter.

His superb showmanship has also won him the BC Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year Award no less than four times. He was

also selected to open the CCMA Awards Show in Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton and Hamilton. He has been the Master of Ceremonies for Countryfest in Dauphin, Manitoba, one of Canada’s larger music festivals, for 14 years.

With a reputation for hysterically

Perfect Gift for the Couple that Has Everything

50 ea.

Kenny Shaw Country Comedy & 60’s Music Tributes

$

For tickets call:

Sat. Feb. 6

Judy 403-578-2009 Chrissie 403-854-2672 Adeline 403-779-2212 ECA Review

Spondin Community Centre • • • •

Supper 6 p.m.

Comedy Show 7:30 p.m.

Prizes off the board Coronation Mark Fecho, Classic Country dance 403-578-4111 music following the comedy show www.kennyshaw.ca/music Limited to 140 tickets being sold

FOR THE GIRLS FOR THE GIRLS ROBES, PJS & NIGHTIES, SOCKS & SLIPPERS, ROBES, PJS & NIGHTIES, BATH & BODY ITEMS SOCKS & SLIPPERS, BATH & BODY ITEMSGift

Castor Little Theatre

SOCKS & SLIPPERS, ROBES, PJS &BATH NIGHTIES, & BODY ITEMS SOCKS & SLIPPERS, BATH & BODY ITEMS

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!

OVER 50 STOCKING STUFFERS OVERAND 50GIFT IDEAS UNDER $30 STOCKING

BerkeS JEWELLERS

STUFFERS AND GIFT IDEAS FOR THE GUYS UNDER $30 FOR THE GUYS

Castor & District AG Society

ATV

A Great Stocking Stuffer!

RAFFLE

1st Prize - Arctic Cat 4x4

2nd Prize - MDT Lawn Tractor

Certificates Now Available

OVER 50 In Time For STOCKING OVER 50Christmas STUFFERS STOCKING Contact Don Sisson at 403 882 4271 or 403 323 0359 AND GIFT STUFFERS AND GIFT IDEAS IDEAS UNDER FOR THE GIRLS $30 FOR THEROBES, GIRLS UNDER $30 PJS & NIGHTIES,

funny presentations and just a touch of the wild side, Kenny Shaw’s performance at the Spondin Ag Society’s fundraiser on Sat. Feb. 6 at the Spondin Community Centre, should be a ‘not-tomiss’ fun evening with supper, prizes for names off the board, an hour of comedy followed by country classic music by Mark Fecho of Hanna.

Only 140 tickets are available for sale so don’t hesitate too long before purchasing your tickets for $50 each from a Spondin Ag Society members.

3rd Prize - Stihl Lawn Package 4th Prize - Lawn Mower Tickets Only $20 • Draw date Thurs. Jan. 7, 2016

Call Don for More Info. 403-323-0359

Berke’s Jewellers – Serving the region for 70 years – will close their Drumheller store and must make room in Hanna. Store

closing prices in effect at both locations!

g n i s o l C Store tion a d i l o s n o &C

SALE

ROBES, MUSCLE RUBS, SLIPPERS, ROBES, MUSCLE RUBS, SLIPPERS, SOCKS & SAXX UNDERWEAR SOCKS & SAXX UNDERWEAR FOR THE GUYS ROBES, MUSCLE RUBS, SLIPPERS, SOCKS & SAXX UNDERWEAR

OPEN LATE UNTIL 8 P.M. OPEN LATE UNTIL 8 P.M. THURSDAYSOPEN AND FRIDAYSAND FRIDAYS THURSDAYS LATE UNTIL 8 P.M. UNTIL CHRISTMAS! THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! UNTIL CHRISTMAS!

YOUR UNDERGARMENT SPECIALISTS YOUR UNDERGARMENT SPECIALISTS SPECIALISTS YOUR UNDERGARMENT AND SWIMWEAR BOUTIQUE AND SWIMWEAR BOUTIQUE AND SWIMWEAR BOUTIQUE

Final Reduction

Prices Reduced Down to as Low as

43¢

on the Dollar o

f the Ticketed

FOR THE GUYS ROBES, MUSCLE RUBS, SLIPPERS, 4955-50 Street, Camrose SOCKS & SAXX UNDERWEAR Phone 780-672-2701

Berke

s

ONLY

Price

s Final EDNaDyS SALE

TH

DEC. 24 es s Store Clo at 3PM

Store hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am-5:30 pm Sat: 11:00 am-5:00 pm Sun: Closed

Play SPIN TO WIN for Discounts J E W E L L E R SS OPEN LATE UNTIL 8 P.M. 4955-50 Street, Camrose 4955-50 Street, Camrose All Day November 27 from 10 a.m. to midnight (Dec.24 10 am - 3 pm) www.berkesjewellers.com Phone 780-672-2701 Phone 780-672-2701 THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS *Some items and brands may be excluded. See in store for details. Inventory may be augmented for better selection. Shop early for best selection. www.BraNecessities.net UNTIL CHRISTMAS! www.BraNecessities.net www.BraNecessities.net

UNDERGARMENT SPECIALISTS PlayYOUR SPIN TO WIN for Discounts Play SPIN TO WIN for Discounts AND SWIMWEAR BOUTIQUE

Drumheller Co-Op Mall, 555 AB #10 (403) 823-7334

Hanna 213 - 2nd Ave. W. (403) 854-3492