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January rollout for new website D. Johnston

Review Reporter

Elmer Bridge called up his step great-granddaughter, Katarina Young, to help blow out the candles on his birthday cake.

Bridge celebrated his 100th birthday at the Community Hall in Coronation on Sat. Dec. 13. Despite the poor weather there were many in attendance.

Clearview School District will have a new website in the New Year, according to Clearview’s Director of Technology Steve Meyer, who presented a technology update to the board at their Dec. 11 meeting.

Meyer is expecting a January rollout for the new, user-friendly platform. Visitors to the site will be able to find information quickly and easily, explained Meyer.

Once the new website is online, school websites will be redesigned to provide a cohesive structure across the district. School websites will be easier to update and maintain at the school level.

Superintendent Peter Barron’s learning and technology policy report prompted mixed reactions from the board on the role of technology in the classroom.

While tools like online or digital learning are useful in the classroom, students also need to recognize that their online social media presence can affect their future, explained Barron.

“Digital tattoo…it lasts for a long time,” Turn to Prudent, Pg 2 remarked Barron.

Changes to Forestburg utilities rates on the horizon D. Johnston

Review Reporter Proposed changes to the utility rate bylaw received first reading by Forestburg Village council at their Dec. 3 meeting.

The most significant change ratepayers will see is the way water and sewer rates are charged. Both will move from flat rates to a user based structure.

Water rates will include a $20 per month maintenance fee with water usage charged at $2.10 per cubic

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metre. Previously the $25 monthly flat rate included 18.18 cubic metres of water with an overage charge of $1.55 per cubic metre. Vacant lots will be charged a flat $25 fee.

A monthly rate of $5 for sewer will be topped up based on a charge of $.55 per cubic metre of water used.

The previous flat rate was $16.25 per month.

Monthly garbage rates will go to $35.50 from $30 and disconnection/ connection fees will double to $100 from $50.

The Utility Rate Bylaw can be

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viewed on the Village website under the Council/Bylaws tab. Public input is welcomed prior to the next review of the bylaw at the Feb. 18, 2015 council meeting.

A number of community groups will receive 2014 disbursements from the Community Enhancement Fund.

Donations made by individuals were earmarked for the following Forestburg organizations: Arena Association $200, Cemetery Association $700, Communities in Bloom $1,710, Community Hall Board $100, Golf Club $1,400, Public

Library $3,164.68, Lions Club $25, Swimming Pool Association $356, Big Knife Villa $125, Friends of the Forestburg Fire Department $450, Historical Society $1,500 and Galahad Care Centre $25.

Winter parking ban is now in effect in Forestburg for 50 Street between 48 Avenue and 50 Avenue between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. from Nov. 15 to Mar. 31.

Violating the ban will result in a $150 fine.

Council also approved the 2015 operating budget for $2,923,774.

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Prudent to focus on the top maintenance priorities Cont’d from Pg 1 Trustee Cheri Neitz identified the need for technological skills in a changing world. Students require those skills and tools to meet the technological demands of industry.

Clearview’s Director of Maintenance and Custodial Services Russ McKay updated the board on projects completed across Clearview School Division in 2013/14.

Several schools had their gym floors or walls refurbished, numerous flooring projects were completed, and some washrooms were renovated.

Emergency repairs included fixing eavestrough ice build up over exterior entrances and a septic line repair.

Associate superintendent Peter Neale outlined maintenance priorities for the 2014/15 school year.

The current year’s budget has a higher allocation for maintenance projects but Neale cautioned the board that the drop in oil prices could trigger provincial funding cuts so it might be prudent to

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focus on the top maintenance priorities only and reserve some funds for the following year.

“The number of students per teacher is stable,” explained Trustee Ken Checkel as he presented the board with a study comparing Clearview District student/ teacher ratios over several years.

Currently the district has 2300 students and 142 teachers or a ratio of 16:1.

In 2000/2001, there were 2800 students and 153 teachers or a ratio of approximately 18:1.

Checkel’s analysis shows a definite decline in enrollment for the district over time.

Gus Wetter students are one step closer to seeing their student exchange proceed with partnering community Napanee, Ontario for next June.

The exchange is funded in part by the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada or SEVEC, a not for profit organization. The board gave preliminary approval for the exchange to proceed.

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The meeting room was packed with 2015-2017 people who came to watch as Hanna Town Operating Budget councillors recognized the volunteer comFollowing the budget meetmitment and dedication of the Leaders in ings held in November, Training, Brenden Palmer, Brenna administration prepared a McGillion and Ksenia Stromsmoe; and the Hanna Swimming Pool Outstanding Volunteer, Alison Baird, for their contributions to the programs and services provided within Hanna in 2014.

Mayor Chris Warwick presented Palmer, McGillion and Stromsmore with Leaders in Training Certificates of Completion and gift Hanna’s Pool volunteer and leaders in training were cards. Warwick also presented Outstanding recognized by Hanna town council at the Dec. 9 meeting.

Volunteer Baird with a From the left, Alison baird, brenna mcGillion, Ksenia Stromsmoe, brenden Palmer and mayor Chris warwick.

Certificate of Recognition and a draft three-year Operating and Town of Hanna Swimming Pool Capital Budget for 2015-2017 for Volunteer Assistant jacket. council’s approval.

CAO Report A major assumption in the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) preparation of the 2015 budget Kim Neill reported that the audit will be is the municipal portion of the concluded in March 2015, though exact tax rate remaining the same as dates have not yet been set.

2014. Draft assessment totals Neill also spoke of the sale of Hanna were prepared by the assessor Primary School. for 2015 and there has been an “There have been no offers yet but if increase in assessment that you know of anyone who is interested will generate $42,148 in municplease let us know.” ipal tax revenue.

The building was listed on a real estate For 2016 and 2017 a two per listing site but only for two weeks. “That’s cent increase in tax revenue is not enough time for interested [parties] to anticipated in each year, a do their research.” He went on to add that result of an increase to the the contract will include demolition but municipal tax rate, an increase that the person who wins the tender in assessment or a combination might already have a demolition company of the two. Council presented they are tied to/work with. the anticipated surplus/deficits Neill reported that Endeavour for each of the three years as Accounting representatives were in the follows: 2015- $7,113, 2016-$ town office Nov. 27 and 28 starting to work (421,918) and 2017- $(301,241). on the 2014 Audit. Although there are no The final budget for 2015 will dates set yet, the audit will be concluded be adjusted in the spring. in March of 2015.

Director of Community Services report

Director of Community Services, Gwen Snell spoke of the difficulty that female hockey players have when playing at the arena. All four dressing rooms when full leave no room for the female players to change.

To resolve this problem the sport room is now accessible as a changing facility to female players and the family change room is available to them for showers.

They are also using the pool lobby as an equipment room.

She reported that they continue to work on grant reporting and applications and are currently working on the Canada Day Grant Application. The idea they have is to have people dress in red and white making a large Canadian flag and then have an aerial photo taken.

An application for funding to the Community Initiatives Program is being submitted for support to continue the Hanna Marriage and Family Therapy Program. The funding being sought will assist with client financial subsidies.

Snow and ice removal

Director of Protective Services, Adrian Mohl said that this has been the largest amount of snow and ice removal notices since he started in his position. Seventyseven notices were given and as of the Dec. 9 meeting 60 properties had been cleared. Mohl got a contractor to come and clean the 17 remaining sidewalks and a bill was to be sent to the property owners, a large number of them being absentees.

“This will send a good signal [to everyone] that we are serious about this” said Mohl. He went on to say that the average cost of cleanup is between

Commemorative benches

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life of a loved one, Commemorative benches can be purchased by individuals to be placed within Hanna’s parks, cemetery, green spaces or along the walking trails.

The cost will be $1,500 which includes the cost of the bench, freight and installation. The engraving on the plaque would be an additional cost for the donor.

Community Services fees and charges

The Community Services Department surveyed similar sized communities in order to provide a revised schedule of rates and fees for facilities, programs and services and presented to council the recommended changes. The bounce house rental rate, Community Centre wedding rate and the picnic table delivery and pickup fees were the three new rates included.

Cactus Corridor The economic development organization for Hanna, Youngstown and Special Areas No. 2, known as the Cactus Corridor has a mission to identify, promote and support economic opportunities.

“This is an investment in our community” said Mayor Warwick.

“This is a community endeavour,” Coun. Richard Preston added. “Business is what is going to keep the community alive.” With $40,000 in the budget Neill said that they didn’t want to allocate the funds until council said yes to continuing the partnership with Cactus Corridor for 2015.

Energize Awards. In a letter of thanks that Viste wrote to the Chairman of the Community Services Board, Darren Jones, Viste said “it was truly an honour” to be selected. He continued to say that “Individual awards are nice but...to see the kids participating and hear the laughter is the big reward for me”.

Roberta Rehill was put forward as a nominee by Gwendolyn Snell for the 2014 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards presented by the Community Engagement

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A certificate of recognition from Alberta Culture and Tourism was sent to her along with an invitation for her and her nominator to attend the 2014 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards ceremony.

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A public consultation for the A new dedicated testing budget will be held on Jan. 7, space allows people taking dis2015 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the tance or continuing education County Administration courses to complete exams in building. The draft is available the evenings or Saturdays. for download on the county Zazelenchuk told council website’s home page. that the library has ordered a Lamp Museum 3-D printer for its computer sciDonalda Lamp Museum can ence program and is Licensed & Bonded proceed with renovations in collaborating with schools in the New Year with support language learning programs. from Stettler County.

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The Board held a meeting with MLA Rick Strankman on November 5, 2014. Agenda items discussed were the J.C. Charyk Hanna School modernization update; cumulative deferred maintenance in PLRD; School Board governance; and curriculum directions.

Together trustees and Mr. Strankman discussed what the Wildrose education platform means to PLRD, and how it would impact schools and students in our communities. A need for increased funding for remote rural communities was highlighted.

Combined three-year Education Plan The Board adopted the 2014– 2017 PLRD Combined Three-Year Education Plan and Annual Education Results Report (AERR).

This year the plan focuses on student achievement, classroom practices, parental involvement and instructional leadership.

Maximizing learning for every learner in inclusive classroom environments and improved results on diploma examinations at the standard of excellence are two key focuses.

Areas of focus for improved instruction and learning being supported by teacher cohorts include Chemistry, Mathematics and Social Studies are specific areas that have been identified for growth. Audited Financial Statements The 2013-2014 approved audit confirmed that PLRD’s accounting practices are in keeping with both general accounting practices and provincial regulations for school divisions. The Auditor’s management letter confirmed that PLRD operates an open and transparent system with appropriate checks and balances, and transparent public reporting and financial management processes. Budget update

The secretary-treasurer provided an update to the 2014-2015 budget. An operating deficit of $158,459 is projected as compared to the spring budget deficit of $135,220 with $104,890 of that deficit coming from school reserves and the remainder from instructional reserves.

2016 draft calendar The proposed 2015-2016 PLRD division calendar addresses staff, student, parent and community feedback. Communities and staff are very supportive of the November and February breaks.

The calendar has students starting on August 31, 2015.

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Theft from oil lease Unknown suspect(s) entered an oil lease site stealing a chart recorder at a rural location in the Veteran, Alberta area sometime between 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 .

This chart recorder is worth approximately $5,000.

Should anyone have any information regarding this theft or should you see any suspicious activity please contact the Consort RCMP Detachment at (403) 577-3001.

Stolen utility trailer

Coronation RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance

in locating a stolen utility trailer.

The trailer was stolen from a location in the town of Castor on Monday, Dec. 15. It is black in colour and had an orange tarp with blue tie downs on it.

The trailer also had a railing system around the bed of the trailer. The trailer’s licence plate number is 4UA042.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact Coronation RCMP at 403-578-3666 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) to remain anonymous.

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This calendar preserves student instructional time, and increases teacher professional development days as part of our focus on improved instruction.

School councils, staffs, and communities are asked to review the calendar on their website and provide the board with suggestions.

The board encourages all to focus on learning for students as you review the calendars and provide feedback.

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Christmas often brings out the best in people.

Aside from the presents, trees, lights, music, Christmas concerts, turkey and special church services, it has proven often to be a selfless time of year.

A great Canadian was laid to rest last week, Jan Beliveau, a true hockey legend with the Montreal Canadiens. But it was not only on the ice, it was off the ice where he shone.

In the words of Governor General, David Johnston, he He was truly was a generous and honourable man, selfless and never who inspired sought fame, but everyone around him. He had great gained fame because respect for his fellow man. His life of how he did things game was to bridge and how he treated differences, find common ground, others. play fair, respect one another and be tolerant.

Jesus Christ, the son of God, came into the world and left the world not as a powerful political or military leader. His life was marked by being born in a stable, praised and adored by a bunch of grubby, hardened shepherds, living on the road for much of his 30 years, spreading the gospel and dying the most horrid of deaths—crucified on a cross. His birth seemed insignificant, far from the eyes of anyone important, yet so significant that it forever divided our calendar into two parts, BC (Before Christ) and AD (Annodomini, the latin translation meaning ‘In the Year of Our Lord’).

Jean Beliveau is an example of a mere mortal that used his humility, respect for people and civility to make a huge difference to people in his area of influence. He was truly selfless and never sought fame, but gained fame because of how he did things and how he treated others.

Like Jean Beliveau we have the power to choose how we play our game of life.

There was a recent survey that said only one in 10 Canadians believe that society is more caring at Christmas than it was a decade ago. It was an online survey so probably far from statistically accurate.

But if commercials are any indication, each year the Christmas focus seems more on what I’m going to buy for myself rather than giving to others.

Whether Jesus Christ is your hero, or Jean Beliveau, each send powerful messages on how we can make a difference.

Jean Beliveau lived his life promoting good. The Son of Man came to serve, not to be served.

And that’s what Christmas is all about.

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Ever since he was elected as the Putin’s sitting in front of you. leader of the Liberal Party of What do you say about the situaCanada the mainstream media, tion in Ukraine?” with the exception of Sun News Trudeau still waved the quesand some times the National Post, tion off by asking the reporter a have been covering up for Justin question. On a third try he again Trudeau regardless of what impul- danced around the issue and sive foolishness comes out of his would not really answer. mouth.

Some months ago They will either ignore when ISIS Muslim’s his thoughtless remarks were over running or make light of them. In Syria and Northern contrast you never hear of Iraq, a number of counPM Stephen Harper puttries formed a kind of a ting his foot in his mouth. coalition at the urging When he speaks his stateof US President Obama ments always make sense to carry out bombing and are well thought out. raids on the ISIS State Yet this same media conterrorists. tinually make every effort Schwenk The Canadian govto portray the PM in a bad ernment under the light. leadership of Prime Recently at the G20 Summit in Minister Stephen Harper agreed Australia, Vladimir Putin to join this coalition. Six fighter approached Stephen Harper to planes, two reconnaissance planes shake hands. Harper’s response and a fuel tanker plane were sent was to say, “I guess I will shake over and stationed in Kuwait. hands with you but you need to get True to form Trudeau was out of the Ukraine. ” This put opposed to this action. He didn’t Putin on the defensive. In the end think Canada would make much Putin lost support and left the difference. His suggestion was meeting early. that Canada should send humaniCBC reporter Evan Solomon tarian aid, for example winter asked Trudeau if he were the clothing, blankets etc. for the prime minister and face to face refugees. with Putin on the Ukraine situaWell the government was tion, what would he do in a similar already providing humanitarian situation. aid as well as the planes. Trudeau Trudeau would not answer the did not explain how humanitarian question. He talked about the aid was going to stop the terrorists values that have shaped him from murdering thousands of [whatever that is] and the values innocent people. that Canadians stand for is what In the editorial column of the he would bring to the world stage.

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Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau adopts a foot- in- mouth approach to just about everything.”

For example, he seems to admire China because they can make quick decisions, which tells me that he admires dictatorships.

That is probably why he was reluctant to come out and condemn Putin.

Trudeau’s father had similar tendencies. He really wasn’t a rabid fan of democracy.

Dictatorships are not concerned about human rights so decisions can be made quickly whereas decisions are based on the will of the people in a democracy. This can take time.

Trudeau’s decision to remove Liberal senators from his caucus, his decision that candidates for the next election have to be prochoice on the abortion issue, and the decision to appoint many candidates for the next election after promising open nominations are further evidence of his dictatorial leadership style.

Stephen Harper is well respected as a performer on the International stage. He has never pulled a blooper like Chretien did on numerous occasions at international events.

All I can say is God help us if Trudeau ever became prime minister. Harper is a statesman and is respected around the world. I believe Canada would soon become internationally insignificant with Trudeau at the helm. In fact I think he would lead Canada on a dangerous path.

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by Lois Perepelitz There has been a campaign going around on social media for the right to say Merry Christmas. Nearly every day there is someone who has shared the ‘say Merry Christmas’ ad on their status. I have shared it because I will always say Merry Christmas. I do this because I know that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ; it is not just a holiday to be happy about or a season to greet.

It saddens me to think that there is even a need to campaign for this right.

I don’t know how we got to Perepelitz this point. This is a Christian country that has been built with Christian values. The majority of the Canadian population is Christian, so why do we have to fight to wish a Merry Christmas to one another?

Some people blame the immigrants, but we cannot put the full blame on them. Yes, we have a large population of immigrants in this country but for the most part these people either embrace our customs or politely ignore them. There is only a relative few who will squeak about them.

Others will blame the atheist, but a large part of that group also have a ‘live and let live’ attitude, with only the minority squeaking about it.

There is that saying about the squeaky wheel getting the oil, and maybe that is part of what happened here.

What I would like to know is how did these few squeaky wheels get the powers that be thinking that saying Merry Christmas was the wrong thing to say? Whose ears were they squeaking into?

The powers that be could have and should have stopped this at the first squeak, with a firm “No, this is what we do in this country and that is final”.

They didn’t, instead they folded like a wet noodle.

Perhaps the people should have started squeaking more right from the start.

Canadians have a reputation of being too polite to fuss about anything and maybe that played a part in the lack of response to the squeaks.

Maybe we just could not believe that the powers that be would pay any attention to the squeaks.

The problem with squeaks is, annoying

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as they are, they can be ignored. The powers that be are doing this now, feeling that these particular squeaks have been dealt with and now they have more important things to attend to.

These social media campaigns are a good start, a pretty good squeak, but to be able to get their attention now we have to do more that squeak, we have to roar.

Merry Christmas everyone.

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Graffitti was the number one concern.

Neufeld explained that all Ghost Ryders have committed to keeping the park a Delburne council is on board with the graffiti free zone. If graffiti does occur and Ghost Ryders, a group of local students the culprits are not located, the Ryders looking to construct a skate park in the themselves will clean the park. village.

One of the goals of the group is to raise Ghost Ryders president Austin Neufeld, enough money to fund sport lighting for along with evening use of the Futures park.

Committee Sport lighting is liaison Brenda brighter than regular Smith prestreet lighting and is sented council used in many with an update sporting venues. The on park group hopes the addidevelopments. tional lighting will With 10 core help prevent members, the vandalism.

Ryders have Mayor Reckseidler formed a board asked about the secuthe Ghost ryders board members from left are Devin rity of the park. of directors and have been wall, Director of media, Austin neufeld, President, Brenda Smith actively fund Josh beler, vice President, meagan King, Secretary, explained the park raising and and brenda Smith, Futures Committee liaison. would have an open planning the missing are Austin mcleod, treasurer and Directors concept, without bardevelopment at riers or fences.

Josh laturnus, Jesse Chow, billy Stuart, Dalton beck their Dec. 9 Smith outlined the and Dillon lippert D. Johnston/ECA Review next phase of the park regular council as having benches, meeting.. picnic tables, bleachers and gazebos for To date, $242,455 of the $312,000 estiuse by the general public. mated cost for the park has been raised.

The 2015 working budget was accepted Coun. Darlene Dushanek gave the Ghost by council.

Ryders the good news that they will One project scheduled for 2015 may be receive a cheque in the amount of $38,000 delayed until 2016. The 21 Avenue project from the 2014 recreational levy. She also has been deferred pending possible informed the group that council has opted funding through a government grant. to earmark the 2015 rec levy for the park Coun. Judy Hogan requested that as well. council review the project’s time line mid Neufeld fielded some questions from 2015 if the grant is not available. At that councillors regarding how the park would time, council will proceed with other be managed once it was built. funding options.

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• Australia: Many Australians celebrate Christmas by coming together at night to sing carols outside. That’s not as chilly as it might sound, as Christmas in Australia actually falls during summer vacation. In fact, many of the country’s most popular Christmas traditions occur outside.

• England: Contrary to Australia, England’s weather around Christmastime is much colder. Many of England’s traditions resemble those popular in North America, including wrapping gifts, hanging stockings over the fireplace and gathering around the Christmas tree.

Kids in England write a letter with their wishes to Father Christmas, but unlike mailing those letters like many North American children do, English children toss their letters into

a fire so their Christmas wishes can go up the chimney.

• France: Christmas celebrations in France begin several weeks before December 25, but Christmas Eve is most special to many natives of France. On Christmas Eve, church bells ring as people sing noels, or carols. The following day, a feast is enjoyed upon returning home from church.

• Germany: In Germany, the weather is cold during the Christmas season, and in the weeks leading up to Christmas families bake sweet bread, cakes with candied fruits and spicy cookies.

Advent wreaths are popular in Germany and are purchased four Sundays before Christmas begins. The wreaths have places for four candles, and families light a candle on the wreath each Sunday.

• Mexico: Families in Mexico celebrate Christmas by decorating their homes with lilies or evergreens. Because the weather is warm, many families also cut designs into brown

paper bags before inserting a candle and then setting the designs, called farolitos, along the sidewalk, on windowsills, on rooftops, and along outdoor walls. Many communities in the southwestern United States have adopted this tradition, which they often refer to as luminaria.

• Sweden: Christmas celebrations in Sweden begin on December 13, the day the country celebrates St. Lucia’s Day. Celebrations for St. Lucia, the patron saint of light, are intricate and involve the whole family. A couple of days before Christmas is when many families select their Christmas tree.

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Gearing up for Christmas concert Submitted Hughenden Public Schoo welcomes two new students to our campus. Rome and Roma-mae Bugayong, in grades 4 and 7 respectively, have joined us. We look forward to learning more about their country of origin –the Philippines.

We extend warm Wildcat wishes to Mackenzie Anderson who has left our school and will be completing her education in Ontario.

Elementary students are gearing up for their annual Christmas concert which will be held next week. We have been witnessing and hearing snippets of their performance.

The Grade 6 class has been collecting mittens, toques and scarves for those less fortunate than themselves. The tree at the school is quite full.

Grade 11 and 12 students taking English travelled to the Citadel in Edmonton and enjoyed the performance of A Christmas Carol.

The class then travelled by LRT to the University of Alberta campus where they were privileged to tour the Timm Centre for the Arts.

A variety of studios, including costume,

furniture, prop, and theatre make-up were showcased.

The day cumulated with an hour long tour of the entire University campus.

Appreciation is extended to the parents who drove students for the field trip and Kimberly Ruecker, English teacher, for organizing the day.

All junior and senior high students are invited to attend the Christmas dance hosted by the senior classes this Friday.

A portion of the dance admission will go to the local Christmas Hamper project.

Food items are beginning to trickle in for the annual “Castles for a Cause” activity which will be held Dec. 17. This event has been organized by the senior leadership class.

Each grade has a partner grade and are challenging each other to the best designed/built structure with the food items brought in. The local food bank will receive the items.

Basketball season is in full swing.

Appreciation is extended to Mr. Duffett and Mr. Artymko who are coaching teams.

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While evergreen trees were a part of Celtic pagan winter solstice rituals hundreds of years ago, the tradition of the Christmas tree as we know it today dates back to the sixteenth century.

The first mention of an indoors decorated Christmas tree was in Strasbourg, France, around the year 1605.

At that time, they weren’t yet embellished with lights, but in the mid-seventeenth century people started trimming them with small candles.

These, of course, were replaced with electric bulbs at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Variations, such as outside lights and artificial trees, also appeared around this time.

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trees gradually became a custom in large urban centres, appearing in the countryside a decade later.

To keep a real Christmas tree looking good over the holidays, put the trunk in water as soon as it is brought inside.

Remember to shake it well to remove any dry needles before you bring it inside!

The base of the trunk should be re-cut on the diagonal to remove any dry resin that would interfere with water absorption.

Once the tree is in water, ensure that the water level doesn’t get too low.

As the old saying goes, better safe than sorry: make sure your real or artificial tree is far from any heat sources, such as radiators and wood stoves, and always choose decorative tree lights that have

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During the first week of December, it’s time to get outPlanning your agenda ahead of time means side and install all stress-free Christmas preparations. your Christmas lights if you haven’t done so already. This is also the time to write and mail Christmas cards to family and friends. The next day, sort out all your interior decorations. Listening to Christmas music is a great way to conjure some Christmas spirit — it’s not too early to get in the mood. Start to shop for gifts if you haven’t yet begun.

The second weekend in December is the time to make desserts that can be frozen: pies, cookies, and meat pies are seasonal musts. This is also a good time to make the all important steamed Christmas pudding, if that’s a part of your family’s tradition. You can also scout out where you’d like to buy your real Christmas tree this year. If you’re prepared to make sure it stays well-watered, it’s fine to put it up and decorate it now.

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A Christmas mobile

Ask the children to cut out different seasonal shapes from pieces of cardboard and then decorate them on both sides with drawings, glitter, or paint.

They could also cut out pictures from magazines or make photocopies of photographs.

Hang all these pictures around a ring made from fairly rigid metal wiring with the help of narrow ribbons cut in different lengths. The mobile can then be hung horizontally

Handmade decorations help get in the mood for the holidays.

from a hook by three ribbons.

Gift place cards

Children can also make special place cards so that everyone will know where to sit at the table for Christmas dinner. To do this, give them wrapping paper to cover small recycled boxes and their lids.

They can then write the name of each guest on a label to be attached to one end of a strip of ribbon, while the other end of the ribbon is attached to the

May the holiday season bring close friends and special moments with family.

We look forward to serving you in the new year.

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For many, Christmas is impossible to imagine without a wreath on the front door, strings of lights along the roof, and a tree in the living room. Handcrafted decorations, made with the help of children, add to the festive atmosphere and bring back a bit of tradition to our consumeroriented times.

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decorated box. Place a small treat in each then place a name label on each plate with the boxes in the middle of the table.

Each guest must follow the ribbon to find his or her box.

Frosted garlands

Little ones love making snowflakes by cutting out different patterns from folded paper. Link the snowflakes with green and red ribbons to create horizontal garlands for

the top of a wall or for vertical garlands to be hung side by side in a window.

Personalized cards

With all the scrapbooking material available in the stores and the endless possibilities of computers and digital photographs, you can help your children create personalized Christmas cards that will delight their grandparents, teachers, and friends.

Provost Livestock Exchange The Livestock Market Serving Eastern Alberta and Western Saskatchewan.

The management of Provost Livestock Exchange would like to thank all of our customers, staff and friends for their patronage and help in the past year. 2014 has been a great year in the cattle industry with record prices being received for all classes of cattle. We would like to commend the cattle producers who have stayed in the industry through some very tough and trying times. We appreciate your loyalty and would like to wish each one of you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. We look forward to being associated with you in 2015.

The first sale of 2015 will be Friday, January 9.

AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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We hope the wonderful magical spirit of the season fills your holiday celebrations with joy.

Merry Christmas to one and all

May your season be blessed with joy and success.

Merry Christmas!

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The best part of any journey is the people you meet along the way, and we’re pleased to say, we’ve never met a better bunch of folks than you. Thanks for making it all worthwhile.

Merry Christmas!

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Happy Holidays from all of us!

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Avoid holiday weight gain

Sometimes unpleasant surprises come to haunt us after the Christmas holidays, such as frighteningly large credit card statements or a few extra pounds. Finding a solution to the credit card bill is a little more complicated, but here are some tips to avoid holiday weight gain: 1. Try not to come to the table starved. Serve some vegetable soup or salad before the main course, and drink a large glass of water before sitting down to eat.

2. Try your best to avoid hors d’oeuvres. Those made with flaky pastry are very high in calories and fat.

Skip the creamy dip on the veggie tray as often as you can.

3. Choose your foods carefully. Avoid the empty calories of chips, pastries, and fried foods; opt for nutritious foods that will leave you feeling full and energized, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.

4. Stay away from buffets. It has been proven that we eat more if we can choose items one at a time rather than having a complete meal served to us on a plate. If the buffet is unavoidable, why not ask a friend to put together a nutritious plate for you?

5. Drink with moderation. Alcohol is high in calories, so drink slowly and alternate with low-calorie non-alcoholic drinks.

6. Eat slowly and breathe between bites. Adopt the rhythm of the slowest eater at your table.

7. Eat light meals in between social events. Opt for fruits and vegetables, which are often under-represented in Christmas meals.

8. Decline a second serving. When seconds are offered, take a breath and a sip of water, and check in with yourself to see if you’re feeling full.

9. Exercise. During the holidays we tend to eat more and exercise less. In fact, it’s important to keep moving when we’re eating more.

10. Sleep! Lack of sleep deprives us of the necessary energy to resist temptations and excess.

Season’s Greetings

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Greetings of the Season

Warm wishes, and special moments with friends & family -

May your Christmas season be filled with all this and more.

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Thank you

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for your continued support

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

All signs point to a wonderful season, And your loyal friendship is the reason — So whether you’re close or far from here, We’re sending our best wishes for a joyous year!

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ph (403) 578-3999 cell (403) 575-0004 fax (403) 578-3998

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Trucking Ltd

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Mike’s Munchies

In appreciation and thanks to our customers past & present, we wish you an unforgettable holiday season, happiness and a successful 2015

Season’s Greetings & Best Wishes for the New Year - Vas & staff

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Happy Holidays!

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Division 7 ratepayers question council D. Johnston

Review Reporter Over 200 people crowded in to Huxley Community Hall Dec. 11 for the Division 7 divisional meeting to ask questions of Kneehill County councillors, all of whom were in attendance.

Coun. Bobby Painter, who represents the division, began the meeting by reading an apology to ratepayers for giving any impression they were no longer allowed to discuss issues with him.

A number of ratepayers coming forward to address council responded to Coun. Painter by assuring him they would vote for him again, which garnered applause from the crowd.

They were not, however, as impressed with the rest of council.

Bill Postle questioned Reeve Bob Long about the disciplinary action of Coun. Painter. He wanted to know how they determined that Coun. Painter had breached his oath of office by speaking about an in camera issue out of camera.

Reeve Long’s response was that no one on council could speak to the matter without committing the same offence for which Coun.

Painter had been charged.

After several attempts to clarify to council that he did not want to know what the issue was but rather how council determined Painter’s guilt. Postle finally gave up showing his frustration.

“I really don’t get many straight answers out of you guys.”

Coun. Ken Hoppins did clarify the situation somewhat as he explained to the crowd some of the reasons council goes in camera.

Coun. Hoppins stated the issue Coun. Painter was disciplined for is still in camera and once it is made public, all the information will be available.

When contacted for clarification,

CAO Al Hoggan confirmed that statement explaining that the issue remains an ongoing in camera discussion and will eventually make its way to the public forum.

At that time, all councillors will be free to discuss the issue openly.

A number of ratepayers, armed with Kneehill county minutes, policies, and other documents came forward to address council

“

the issue

coun. Painter was disciplined for is still in camera and once it is made public, all the information will be available.

“

- Coun. Hoppins

regarding the new medical clinic and administration building.

Murray Woods, who received documentation after serving the county with a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) request, presented council with a number of references to council’s decisions on the new clinic.

Woods took issue with the lack of public consultation on the combined medical clinic/ administration building.

While both projects had been discussed previously, the first mention of the two being constructed as one building appears in the Mar. 25, 2014 county

minutes.

The council meeting minutes of May 13, 2014 indicates preliminary approval of the medical clinic/ administration building/asb shop for a total budget of $11,750,000.

Woods argued that there was only one ratepayer meeting held where people could voice their concern about the new building, which, according to county minutes of Mar. 11, 2014, was scheduled for June 25, 2014.

According to Woods, a development permit for the building was issued on July 2, 2014.

“When a government or a council proceeds without consulting the people affected, we see what we see tonight,” stated Woods, referring to the large turnout of concerned ratepayers.

Coun. Carol Calhoun defended council’s position regarding the new clinic explaining the years of work that have gone into consulting with stakeholders like doctors, staff and pharmacists and investigating the best approach for recruiting and retaining doctors.

“Sometimes you have to venture out and think what’s going to happen 20 years from now,” Coun.

Calhoun said, “As a council we are always thinking ahead.”

Reeve Long weighed in on the issue pointing to all the work council has done to recruit doctors, stating the county has received an award for their recruitment model.

He explained that doctors want a ‘plug and play’ work situation.

They don’t want to own clinics anymore, nor do they want to work the long hours or carry the heavy patient load that was common in the past.

Reeve Long described the tough situations facing rural hospitals and that many are in jeopardy of being closed. His contention is if Kneehill provides a better option

to retain doctors, the likelihood of retaining the hospital is far better.

“We have to fight for what we have here.”

A number of other ratepayers expressed their concern about the clinic, many frustrated by the apparent lack of public consultation.

While responding to ratepayers frustrations regarding the public consultation process for the clinic, Coun. Glen Keiver commented, “All you have to do is ask somebody” which drew a derisive roar from the crowd.

Towards the end of the

meeting as a show of support for Coun. Painter, ratepayer Larry Maxwell made a motion from the floor that Coun.

Painter’s duties and privileges be reinstated immediately, the motion was seconded and passed by the ratepayers.

When contacted for comment following the meeting, Coun. Painter stated he felt the meeting went well with a number of concerns being brought to council’s attention.

Coun. Painter explained that he wanted the meeting to be more about other issues than himself but he appreciated the show of support from the ratepayers.

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Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved: DP1426 ATCO Power - S29-40-15-W4 Renovations to Office Building

DP1428 Phil Bruneau - SE14-39-11-W4 Major Home Occupation Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving Notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Paintearth No. 18, Box 509 Castor, AB T0C 0X0 not later than 4:30 p.m., January 2, 2015. The Notice must contain the reason for the appeal and pursuant to Bylaw No. 580-09 Include the $200.00 fee.

Dated: December 18, 2014 Todd Pawsey, Development Officer

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50 hd. of PB. B/K Angus cows and 10 hd. of select PB B/K Angus replacement heifer calves for sale by Private Treaty as of Dec 1/2014. Bloodlines include Hyline Right Way 781, SAV Networth 4200, SAV Heritage 6295, TC Aberdeen 759, SAV Brandname 9115, SAV 707 Rito 9969. Viewing online @ EverythingAngus.com.

Contact 4L Cattle Holdings, Larry/Judy Strom, Stettler, AB. 403-574-2222, 403741-9974.

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HELP WANTED Carpenter, apprentice or helper required

THE Lloydminster Exhibition Association’s 96th Annual Pride of the Prairies Bull Show and Sale. Featuring Halter and Pen Shows. March 8 - 9, 2015. Entries Close: January 6, 2015: www. lloydexh.com. 306825-5571.

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Journeyman or Experienced Carpenters and Labourers required Competitive Wages Benefit package available Resume and References required

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Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career with Petrofield Industries at our Tornado Hydovac Trucks manufacturing production facility? We are centrally located in the family friendly community of Stettler, Alberta.

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Detachment Services Assistant 3 & Traffic Services Assistant Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachments in Athabasca, Killam, Redwater, Smoky Lake, Tofield, Two Hills, and Westlock, Alberta And possible future vacancies for Eastern Alberta District Open to persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is currently recruiting for permanent CR-05 positions for Detachment Services Assistant and Traffic Services Assistant. The starting salary will be $49,387 per annum (pro-rated).

The closing date for applications is December 8th, 2013 at 23:59 (PST). Please quote reference number RCM13J-011758-000003.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff future vacancies for various locations within Eastern Alberta District (North East Alberta).

For more information about these opportunities, a list of Eastern Alberta District detachments and how to apply, visit www.jobs. gc.ca or call Infotel at 1-800-645-5605. For more information about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police see www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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Located in the heart of Alberta’s farming and ranching country, Stettler County has a population of approximately 5,100 people and offers a wide range of municipal services and a vibrant mix of agricultural, residential and recreational opportunities. Agriculture in the County of Settler is mainly focused on grain farming and cattle ranching, but also includes a wide range of intensive operations of hogs, poultry, goats, sheep, feedlots, specialty livestock and horticulture.

The County of Stettler No. 6 is seeking an organized and enthusiastic person to fulfill the position of Assistant Director of Agricultural Services.

Assistant Director of Agricultural Services

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At the Dickinson Research Extension Center, I try to keep updating the expected progeny difference (EPD) values for the current bulls and occasionally updating the historic bulls.

For example, using the center’s Red Angus bulls, the breeding inventory from

this past breeding season included five bulls. Their year of birth and registration numbers are: 2013-born bulls, 1617778 and 1617805; 2011-born bulls 1473021 and 1473096; and 2010-born bull 1393949.

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One needs to trust the data

Cont’d from Pg 18 I like to start with the basic growth traits, which are those “touchy, feely” traits that connect what I see in the cattle to what the data is trying to tell me.

If I can comprehend those traits and accept them for real, then, as time goes on, I have an easier time accepting more complicated traits that are not so easy to connect to.

In other words, one really needs to trust that the data through one’s selection is directing the operational genetic focus. At the Dickinson REC, I like to use four baseline traits because they are simple growth traits that certainly meet the “touchy, feely” criteria.

The four traits are EPDs for birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight and rib-eye area.

In addition, I usually list the milk and marbling EPDs as tag-along traits because they have huge impacts within the genetics of the beef business.

The average Dickinson REC Red Angus EPD values for these traits are obtained by looking up the bulls by registration number and writing down the current values for the bulls or putting the values in a spreadsheet and then doing the math to obtain the average value.

For the center’s Red Angus bulls, the average EPD value for birth weight is -0.9 pound, weaning weight is 62 pounds, yearling weight is 105 pounds, milk production is 21 pounds, rib- eye area is .36 square inch and marbling is .46 unit of marbling score.

These values set the stage to review previous managerial decisions that were made when buying bulls.

Without too much data ado, the calves are acceptable and delivering the desired genetics.

How does the average genetic input that the center is receiving from these

bulls compare with Red Angus bulls?

Good question. To start, one needs to look at the average EPD values for proven and genetic opportunity Red Angus bulls on the Red Angus Association website.

The Red Angus 50 percent EPD value for birth weight is -1.6 pounds, weaning weight 55 pounds, yearling weight 86 pounds, milk production 19 pounds, ribeye area .10 square inch and marbling is .41 unit of marbling score.

As one compares the average genetic values for the center’s Red Angus bulls to the 50 percentile values from the Red Angus Association sire summary, the center bulls have a slightly heavier birth EPD by .7 pound, heavier weaning weight by 6.8 pounds and heavier yearling weight by 19 pounds.

The center’s bulls have the ability to sire heifers that add pounds at weaning through milk production because the center’s bulls have a 2-pound heavier milk EPD than the 50 percentile Red Angus proven and genetic opportunity bulls.

In addition, the center’s Red Angus bulls had an additional .05 greater EPD value for marbling score and .26 additional square inch of rib-eye EPD value.

This is an example of the process that any producer should be able to duplicate and then find his or her own registration numbers to check out the EPD inputs going into the herd.

Realizing that each producer can pick any trait or index to include on the evaluation sheet for past bulls, the process is the same regardless of what traits are used.

However, do not overcomplicate the process. Too many numbers written on a page can cloud the mind. These are the EPD values that impact the performance of the herd. If you want to improve, improve the numbers and use EPDs as the tool.

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