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whimsically. As Laura and Jim found solace in a mutual understanding of each other, Amanda looked on with coy amusement, having led her daughter down a desired path for herself.

A crowd of over 100 patrons were in attendance at the Castor Community Hall for the Big Valley One Act Play Festival in Castor on Saturday, March 15. The show, organized in part by the Alberta Drama Festival Association, saw two acts from Wetaskiwin Theatre Society and one from Castor Little Theatre perform in hopes of being chosen to move on to the Provincial One Act Festival in Grande Prairie May 2 3, 2014. All plays were critiqued by adjudicator Lori Miller, Artistic Director for the Bashaw Community Theatre.

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The Pretty Trap

The first play was Tennessee Williams’ light dramatic work The Pretty Trap, derived from the final act of the play The Glass Menagerie.

Set atop a background of a dry, humble apartment setting, Southern belle Amanda Wingfield (played by Deborah Williams) entered the scene as a charmingly condescending aging socialite, scolding her daughter Laura (Paris Engram) about her pensively withdrawn attitude toward her two choices in life: marriage or career.

It soon became apparent that mother was attempting to set her daughter up with a suitor, much to her daughter’s horror and anguish. Potential suitor Jim Delaney (Erik Anderson), a hard working gentleman with a glimmer of wishful idealism, attended the apartment for dinner accompanied by co-worker Tom Wingfield (Levi Anderson), Laura’s brooding, sarcastic brother.

As the play progressed from pre-dinner banter to mealtime discomfort, the one thread of consistency was the dramatic flare of Amanda Wingfield. Through her lengthly, unyielding monologues the audience discovered a woman with the outward appearance of self-assured high

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Sisters Electra (Rhonda Steinwand) and Cassandra (Susan Laundry) toasted to the afterlife during the performance A New Sunrise, the Castor Little Theatre’s addition to the One Act Play Festival in Castor on March 15, 2014.

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Using the men in attendance as an audience to her suppressed sorrows, she revealed a woman stuck in her own past, unable to progress from her former dejections and unwilling to mature for the sake of her children. Her hard-nosed view of the world stood in marked contrast with Tom and Laura, who in response to her overbearing judgement had turned into

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milky soundless dreamers, living in their minds where their words would be understood.

At the end of the act, Laura and Jim Delaney suddenly found themselves alone in the candle-lit hues of a sudden blackout as the audience watched a young girl given a voice. Jim acted as a conduit to her selfexpression, her hopes and dreams, her first true smile: their relationship blossomed in front of the audience organically,

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The final play was the work of the Castor Little Theatre, who took it upon themselves to recreate Herman Coble’s tale of a duo of wonderfully odd old sisters Electra (Rhonda Steinwand) and Cassandra (Susan Laundry), who had decided that they wish to find solace in death by drinking a final glass of wine laced with arsenic.

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The second play was the brooding, dark Babel of Circular Labyrinths by Don Nigro.

Blind writer Borges (Erik Anderson) sat in a room triangulated by a low-lit desk, clock and mirror; a ghostly melody softly illuminated the ear to a mournful setting of isolation and emptiness.

As Borges unraveled a labyrinth of riddles and clever questions, a woman emerged from the dark in a black dress, grasping a knife. Beatrix (Paris Engram) was revealed to be a symbol - a character in Borges books, a doppelganger for a women he had lost and a projection of his memories and wishes.

Through a web of prosaic words and twists of phrase the audience was led through questions of time, sensory perception, reality and the nature of death.

Phrases like “the beloved is always a fabrication of the lover” drew upon ideas of flawed perspective; every sentence seemed to question the human condition, animated by the confusion and sorrow of the silence between each pointed phrase.

Questions remained unanswered at the end of the act - but this, in and of itself, was the point.

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Council struggles with road requirements Lisa Joy

Review Reporter County council unanimously agreed to table administration’s request to revise the county’s policy on roads that would give developers the option of erecting traffic signs, or signs and road upgrades, at the March 12 regular meeting of the County of Stettler.

The current policy requires road conditions must be considered and that a developer must upgrade the road.

Councillor Les Stulberg said to be friendly to development he doesn’t like to demand that they build.

Councillor Joe Gendre suggested the county “dummy down” its policy a bit to make development and roads more affordable.

“We can live with lesser quality roads than what we are putting in our policies,” agreed Councillor Gregory Jackson.

“Either way it’s going to cost us a lot of money, whether it’s through loss of development or building roads, said Councillor James Nibourg who said he struggles with this issue. “This one is a tough one.”

Highway needs attention

Council was informed by Tony Chelick, Operations Manager for Alberta Transportation, that the province is doing what it can to repair and upgrade highways in the County of Stettler but the construction budget across Alberta has been reduced the last few years.

“We had a little blip in this area,” he said.

Chelick said they had planned on completing shoulder work in the county and did what they thought they could.

“That seems to be where most of the problems lie,” he said. “But this project, compared with other priority projects across the province, isn’t a high priority.”

Chelick told council that Alberta Transportation has to look at where they allocate their dollars in these belt-tightening times and little used roads aren’t a priority.

He added that the province will put $125,000 into roads this summer to help fix the problem with shoulders.

Nibourg said the intersection of Hwy 835 and 12 has a lot of gravel and people are complaining.

“I took a lot of phone calls from people losing their windshields,” said Nibourg.

Councillor Joe Gendre said the junction of Hwy 855 and 12 is both confusing and a safety issue.

“You send people to that intersection and they don’t know where it is, especially at night,” he said.

Gendre said repairs to Hwy 855 and concerns of rural residents are being put on the back burner by the province.

Les Stulberg said Hwy 855 is a critical road and is the longest secondary highway in the province.

“Highway 855 is a valuable link to Hwy 9, which connects the service centres of Hanna and Drumheller and is the main Calgary to Saskatoon link,” he said.

Stulberg urged the province to finish the last 24 miles from Hwy 589 south to Hwy 9 and protect the money already invested. He said the first phase of the 11 miles and the second phase hasn’t stood up to the traffic load and is already in need of a base upgrade.

“The upgrade of the first 11 miles immediately south of Hwy 589 is of immediate need,” said Stulberg. “If it is not done soon the initial investment will be lost.”

The county, which partnered with the province for this project, has put in $523,000.

Stulberg said that Hwy 55 is well used by people going to Hanna from the County of Stettler and Paintearth County.

“Hanna has the closest hospital, closest ambulance service, closest police, closest high school, and has daily Canada Post mail service from Hanna to Endiang and Byemoor,” said Stulberg.

Not only that, but Albertans crisscross the province daily and Hwy 855 is used as

The purchase was approved in the 2014 a short cut, added Stulberg. capital budget with $302,000.

It is also a safety issue.

“Three school buses with routes to 3” wide version Erskine church continues negotiations schools in Hanna, Byemoor and Stettler County council unanimously voted in use Hwy 855,” he said. “With Alberta’s favour of a motion that will see the most precious resource as its cargo, it is administration and members of Erskine’s important the highway be kept in a safe condition. Extremely rough conditions, or Evangelical Free Church have discussions on redesigning a nearby lane. if the highway were ever let go back to The church wants the title to its back gravel, creates hazards of serious 12345 alley so they can expand to accommodate consequences.” up to 400 parishioners and make space for For Albertans’ safety, repairing the its kids’ club. base of Hwy 855 and paving the The Erskine church started in the early remaining 24 miles of the 242 miles is crit1900s and has an average weekly worship ical, maintained Stulberg. attendance of about 150. People come from “To me gravel is not an option on that as far as Forestburg, Alix, south of Big highway.”

Valley, Stettler and Mirror to attend the Council voted in favour of sending two councillors to the annual general meeting church.

The church organizers considered (AGM) of counties in Kananaskis in having two services to accommodate its April. Stulberg will present his case for growing congregation but decided they Hwy 855 at the AGM. 3.75” wide version “Now is our chance for our voice to be heard,” said Stulberg. “If we don’t deal with (Hwy 855) it’s going to get worse.”

12345 Councillor Jackson said he supports the push to fix Hwy 855, adding that a lot of people use that road for recreational purposes.

Likewise Nibourg said he was “in complete STAGE support.”

HANNA presents “It’s certainly worthwhile presenting,” said Reeve Wayne Nixon and wished Stulberg luck.

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Job fair tackles youth employment concerns Katie Davis News Reporter

The issue of recruitment and retention of youth to rural area business is a concern shared amongst many isolated communities in the central Alberta region. This year, the counties of Flagstaff,

Beaver and Paintearth will gather their resources to hold the first ever Tri-County Job Fair in attempts to understand and address the needs and questions of a future generation of young workers in these three areas.

The career fair, formerly held for students of Flagstaff County alone, gives

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Deliberate water project Katie Davis

News Reporter The County of Paintearth discussed going forth with the Halkirk west water project at their meeting Tuesday, March 11. The project, west of Circle Square, will see a royal distribution line to continue through the area. Council said they hope engineers tasked with designing the project will have a detailed plan by May 1, at which point they would begin the tender process for a construction company to

carry out the design.

It was discussed that queries regarding the project would be best directed to Jeff Cosens at the County Office.

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Laura Wingfield (Paris Engram) looked deeply troubled as mother Amanda (Deborah Williams) rambled without reservation during the play The Pretty Trap at the Big Valley One Act Play Festival in Castor Saturday, March 15.

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Judging was difficult Cont’d from Pg 1 Though the premise may sound morbid, the execution (pardon the pun) was flawlessly hilarious: both woman bantered and teased each other with their eccentric mannerisms while sitting upon the porch of the local funeral home, which they had decided was the perfect resting spot for “drive by viewing.”

Funeral director Hector (Edward Ries) was unyieldingly confused and fearful upon finding out he was an integral part of the suicide plot, though the sisters assured him it was for his own convenience that they pass on his porch.

As wine flowed to the delight of the women (and the nervousness of Hector) the action became animated and bright: if it wasn’t real wine in that bottle, these women were quite proficient at playing happy drunks.

Finally, as it

seemed the evening was coming to a close on the women’s final hiccups, Asprin salesman Paris (Rob Nichols) paid the women an unintentional visit; ultimately convincing them with a toast that they had a world of living ahead of them. The ladies cunningly convinced their new saviour to take a trip to France with them and all the tribulation of their dance with death was forgotten forever.

Director Don Sisson paced the play well to keep the laughs consistent and the flow swift and enjoyable.

The final curtain

Adjudicator Lori Miller acknowledged that judging was difficult but the prizes were awarded as follows: Best Actress - Deborah Williams Best Actor - Erik Anderson Best Director - Paris Engram Adjudicator’s Award - Susan Laundry and Rhonda Steinwand Most Outstanding Production - The Pretty Trap The Pretty Trap will go on to the Provincial One Act festival in May.

business and future generations of workers a chance to meet up and discuss opportunities. Demonstrations, training information and other interactive displays give youth the chance to test out industries and see if they may like the work offered.

For Kimberley Bonnett, Executive Coordinator of the Battle River Training Hub, the Tri-County Fair is a more inclusive way to reach out to youth in a personal manner.

“One of our goals is to showcase to the students from grade 9-12 what type of trades, business and industries are right here in their own backyards in east central Alberta,” she said. “This is a time for parents and students to have under one roof many of the post secondary options in Alberta on hand, to answer any questions regarding everything from courses to living in residence.”

The idea to incorporate two more counties stemmed from the recognition that rural communities could pool resources and work together on tackling the youth employment retention issue.

“In the past this event was only held for the students of Flagstaff County,” Bonnett said. “In networking with our adjacent counties of Beaver and Paintearth we came to the conclusion we are all facing the same growth concerns.”

To address this, the fair offers students a chance to bring resumes to the event and network with local business. They are also able to liaise with Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) employers and attend a RAP presentation pre-tour if they’re considering a more hands on experience. For parents and students alike, it can offer tangible proof of employability in a world riddled with job insecurity.

“Business and Industry will showcase not only to students and parents career awareness but will be able to hire and post any job listings they have,” Bonnett

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Beyond simply filling positions, the larger goal of the fair includes options for students to explore all avenues of training and post-secondary education with a focus on rural sustainability in future years.

“Our goal is to get the larger industries to come to the event to show case the many jobs and or trades within their organizations,” Bonnett noted. “This will not only be of interest to those organizations hiring but for the students to see what they can go away for post secondary education for and return home to work or possibly become self employed in their county.”

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Moral compass deconstructed Katie Davis

News Reporter Former U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill was known for his inspiring oration skills, personal wit and political proficiency as an honest and charismatic leader. Former U.S. President George W. Bush was oft referenced as the President many Americans would like to have a beer with. Alberta Premier Ralph Klein was known for being an advocate of his Province and a passionate champion of fiscal growth and responsibility; qualities which overshadowed his personal history of substance abuse.

How leaders of nations, provinces and districts are remembered historically is always subjective and no one quality can define a politician’s past, but typically each legacy is coloured by grand themes of character: how the leader was as a person, as well as a ruler.

Some leaders, such as Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, have had their entire political legacy eclipsed by their personal life. Some, like former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, have a historical record that combines personal and professional by virtue of their cut-throat, unsentimental attitude toward their brand of politics. Regardless of party affiliation and duration in power, politicians are under a microscope for not only their professional habits but how their humanity holds up under fire.

In recent weeks, Alberta Premier Alison Redford has come under that very fire for a myriad of personal choices she has made in office that have been scrutinized by the public, media and politicians more broadly.

The upswell of recent criticism began when her $45,000 trip to Nelson Mandela’s funeral was revealed to the public in early February. Contrasted against the Nova Scotia Premier’s round-trip expenses of $946.44, Redford’s bill seemed like an extravagant slap in the face to the ‘living within our means’ slogan the Alberta Government has often employed to evoke a sentiment of humility within it’s offices.

The sequence of events following the dollar amount revelation were akin to watching a single-player ping pong match, with events unfolding in rough sequence: • February 5: Redford said she was “surprised” and “disappointed” by the amount, saying she was in the dark regarding travel costs.

• February 10: the Premier apologized for the expenses, citing procedural discrepancies as the cause of the inflated price tag and decision not to take alternate flights at a fraction of the cost, nor fly with the Prime Minister at an additional substantial savings.

• March 4: when the issue wasn’t put to rest, the Premier admitted that she had “screwed up” but again refused to pay back nor truly address the cost concerns.

She did pay back $3,100 in expenses for personal travel on Alberta government planes, but shortly thereafter said she’d asked for an auditor general to review the Government’s travel policies to evolve policy, quoting that “quite frankly, one of the evolutions in this province is that you have a premier who has a 12-year-old daughter.”

• March 12: Redford relented, paying back $44,254.39 amongst rumours of a revolt in caucus. She further apologized to Albertans, saying she’d now put in place measures to ensure such affronts to Government spending would not occur

again. She followed with the comment that the fervour of the ordeal was a “distraction from the important work that Albertans elected [the Government] to do” before declining to take questions.

It would be redundant to note that the laboured progress from ignorance to repayment was not informed by a finely tuned moral compass: rather, it was the festering of revolt in her own party walls and the outrage of the media across Canada that led to her about face.

But perhaps what truly informs the sequence of these press-conference revelations was, individually, how there were true moral affronts to each about-turn.

First, upon ‘discovering’ the costs of her trip, she passed the veritable buck: that she didn’t take immediate ownership, and impassively made the entire situation out to be a small drop in the pot of executive importance, was a blow to anyone with an idea on the value of a dollar.

Second, amongst more buck passing was a sidelined apology: sidelined, because she did not make any measures to get to the root of the issue, nor take responsibility for her role as a leader swathed in apparent cluelessness.

Third, the admission came, but with a caveat: the Premier followed up by diminishing her apology by playing the Mom card.

Not a single Mom card; not a low-income Mom card; not a working two minimum wage jobs Mom card; not a mother of three Mom card; no, Redford used her gender to evoke gendered sympathies and attempt to change policy on flight expenses to her benefit.

Finally, she paid back the money to Alberta taxpayers: then proceeded to call the entire affair “a distraction,” as though the issue wasn’t her own doing in the first place.

Any discerning human being would notice that each and every twist to this spiralling plot was informed more by political backlash than personal empathy and moral character. The end result came from an agenda to save face, not from a duty to keep Government accountable. Each effort to soothe public opinion had an equally weighted counterpoint of dismissal, transference of responsibility or measure to obtusely illicit sympathy.

Perhaps the most damming of the latest backlash came from the words of MLA Len Webber, who has since quit the Tory party to act as an independent MLA. Webber said Redford was prone to “bullying,” “fits of rage,” and in general is “just really not a nice lady.” Granted, Webber’s personal integrity in even speaking these subjective personal attacks to the media is called into question, but for a Premier to be damned for her character should be considered in the quality of Alberta politics, given the twostep of half-hearted efforts she’s displayed throughout the entire Mandela-trip fiasco.

Perhaps it is time to scrutinize the personal ethics and quality of character underpinning those in power, with recognition that people don’t cease to be themselves when they don a suit and speak tailored rhetoric. It may be time to recognize that action speaks volumes, but so to does response-ability in the wake of controversy.

It may also be beneficial to note that someone who is not a nice person might not do good things for their fellow man or woman, no matter the cost.

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by Herman Schwenk, Coronation Last year was probably the largest grain crop ever grown in Western Canada. Growing a bumper crop is one thing, getting it shipped to market is quite another.

We have experienced one of the coldest winters in decades. Railways always seem to have trouble moving grain in cold weather. What I find interesting is that they don’t seem to have trouble moving other commodities in cold weather, i.e. petroleum, coal, lumber, containers, etcetera.

I have read comments and talked to the old Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) supporters, who blame the backlog in grain movement on the restructure of CWB. They contend that if the CWB were still coordinating the rail movement of grain there wouldn’t have been a problem.

My answer to those people is that they have a short memory. I can recall many years in the past, when spring came, much of my grain was still sitting in open bale bins waiting to be hauled to an elevator. There were times when some of that grain rotted in the field waiting for quota to get it into an elevator.

Those were the days when we were all allotted an initial unit quota of 300 bushels and this was followed by an acreage quota when space became available. The CWB had no more clout with the railways, perhaps less, then than the government seems to have now.

In the old days the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was expected to move grain on what was known as the ‘crow rate,’ which was a rate negotiated with the government of the day in 1903 in return for some concession. The government of the day gave the concession to the CPR in the Crowsnest Pass, the details of which I cannot recall. Well that rate may have been okay in 1903, but as time passed, operating costs increased and the CPR said they could not afford to move grain at that rate. Farm organizations and government said the CPR had received huge land grants so they could afford to move grain on the crow rate.

There were three other railways in Canada at that time. I am not sure how they were paid for moving grain. Those railways became insolvent in the 1930’s

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and were amalgamated into a government owned crown corporation, the Canadian National Railway (CNR).

Anyway this railway was no better at moving grain than the CPR. There was always some excuse why the grain did not get moved to port on time. If it wasn’t cold weather, it was labour strikes by the longshore men, railway workers, terminal workers or some other reason.

A major reason for slow movement of grain was the inefficiency of the country grain handling system. Grain was loaded into boxcars, one, two or three cars at numerous grain elevators. This resulted in a long turn around time from the time a car went from elevator to port and back again.

This problem was eventually solved by the development of hopper cars and building inland terminals where unit trains of up to 100 cars could be filled at a terminal and go none stop to port. More realistic freight rates were eventually agreed to. So you would think that would have the problem solved once and for all.

It didn’t. We still ended up with problems like the one this winter.

The CPR always was an investor owned company so it was expected to make a return for the shareholders. The CNR was a crown corporation and by it’s nature was inefficient.

Government entities are always inefficient, mostly due to a lack of competition.

The government privatized the CNR so it is investor owned and is now the largest railway on the continent. It probably moves five times the tonnage it did as a crown corporation.

The railways are in business to make money and they can make more money moving other commodities. If they got paid as much to move grain as other commodities they would move grain. This puts farmers between a rock and a hard place.

Farmers are and always will be price takers, we cannot add the cost of transportation to our price like other shippers.

However our product is just as important to the economy as other goods moved by rail so the government has a responsibility to make sure grain gets moved on time.

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Do not need to see the actual accident scene

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter after seeing the picture of my dear friend Bridgit’s accident scene in the paper last week (March 6, 2014).

When people are grieving over a tragic death of a loved one, the last thing they need is to see a picture of the accident scene with a blue tarp lying beside the vehicle! I ask myself, was it because it was so close to town and the reporter was able

to make it to the scene before it was cleaned up? I do know of several accidents where a picture of the scene was never published, nor would I ever want to see such a horrific event in our local newspaper!

I guess what I am trying to say is that when families and friends are grieving over the sudden loss of a loved one, I would think our reporters should have some respect over the fact that they do not need

to see the actual accident scene that took their loved one! It is haunting enough just thinking about it, let alone seeing it!

I realize that reporting is very important but a simple write up would have done the same thing and saved a lot of grieving people from seeing that horrific picture with the blue tarp. I find it very distasteful on your part to have published this picture!

Kathy Hughes and Manon and Ray Suntjens

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It’s 130 bucks, I paid for it myself

by Rick Strankman, MLA Drumheller - Stettler and the Wildrose Official Opposition critic for Tourism Parks and Recreation During the week of March 10th I addressed some very disturbing expenses within the provincial Tourism Ministry, submitted by the Travel Alberta executive leadership team. As the critic for Tourism Parks and Recreation, it was my responsibility to address this situation with the Minister of Tourism in the Legislature.

The questioning of the Tourism Minister took place over three days of session, from March 10 to March 12.

The questionable expenses included inquiries into the following: • An $8,800 flight to Singapore and Tokyo, first class, in June 2013. The purpose of the flight was to negotiate a contract with the current Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The government policy allows for business class, not executive class.

• A $2,000 dinner in the private dining room at the Hardware Grill in December 2013.

• A $900 dinner in February 2013 with issue completely.

Parks Canada. $295 was spent on alcohol.

After two straight days of frustrating • An $839 dinner at Grizzly House in non-answers provided by the Minister, I Banff. In attendance was the CEO’s wife. decided to drive my point home to him The cost was not economical and included about how inappropriate and wrong these families of employees. It was labelled, “a expense claims really are. team dinner.”

To that end, I donned a rented Tuxedo • In July 2013, the CEO expensed a $150 for $130 that I paid for myself. Judging tuxedo rental as a hospitality expense to from the responses provided by the attend the Banff Center’s Midsummer Minister, it appears the mentality of the ball. The person in question earns Alberta government is that they are $240,000 per year in base salary plus indeed entitled to their entitlements. $150,000 in benefits.

In a letter addressed to the Auditor In response to my questions on the first General, I have requested that these day, the Minister attempted to outline the expenses be investigated to determine entire Tourism industry and its value to their legitimacy.

Alberta in an attempt to justify the luxuIn the letter, I expressed that my fear is rious expense claims by the CEO. the expense policy enacted by the On the second day of questions to the Government of Alberta, is not misunderMinister, he was asked why someone who stood, but being deliberately is paid $390,000 a year needs us to rent misinterpreted. I hope the Auditor’s office him a suit. Help me out here: pay can get to the bottom of these expenses Ed we Rye was sold on Camrose Chrysler long beforeand he began working as a salesand reassure Albertans that their tax dolbureaucrats exorbitant wages they’re representative for the company. telling us that taxpayers should dress In 2003 he bought a car from Mike lars are being used economically and Rodin, who is now the dealer principal. them as well. Why? Again the Minister prudently.

It was a 300M and the best car he’s ever owned. missed a beat,” says Ed. went into a diatribe about the“Never Tourism “and still going strong.” industry’s value to Alberta After avoiding thein the oil a life of working

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Dear Editor, Just wanted to share with you and Katie how pleased we are with her news articles regarding our performances.

I have tried, often without success, to inform locals how talented the groups are that grace our stage. Katie has managed to do that for us and so much more. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cadets to begin parading in Coronation The Cadets #572 Squadron have been given the official go ahead to begin parading on Monday, March 24 at the Coronation Recreation Centre and Bowling Alley. The Cadets have two Civilian Instructors (CI) being processed as Cadet Instructor Cadre’s (CIC) and their training schedule for the rest of this year and 2015 have been established.

Though they could still use more CI’s, including more male CI’s, the Squadron is in good condition to begin their training and parading as normal.

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• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “At the Iditarod, where some say dogs are mistreated, Scott Janssen, known (seriously) as the ‘Mushing Mortician,’ had a rough day. He crashed his sled, hit his head on a stump, woke up, slipped on the ice while chasing a dog and broke his ankle. Do dogs snicker?”

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• Bob Molinari of Hamptonroads.com: “Now that the 49ers have made a trade with Jacksonville for Blaine Gabbert, it’s unlikely Colin Kaepernick will have to be reminded that the team’s secondstring quarterback makes more than twice as much as the first-stringer who led San Francisco to a Super Bowl and a pair of NFC title games the last two seasons.”

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The dance portion of the 52nd Annual Coronation Music Festival wrapped up 326 performances Friday - Sunday, March 15 - 17, 2014. The Music portion of the festival began March 10 and will wrap up March 19 with the Final Grand Concert and award announcements on Tuesday, April 1 at the Coronation Community Centre.

Scaring off the competition has never looked more fierce! The girls of Oyen’s Breaking Ground dance school get catty for the six and under Hip Hop small group at the Coronation Dance Festival on Friday, March 14. Standing on the box (L - R) Talie McCarroll, Jersey Girletz, Danica Woods, Avery Girletz and Evy Miller.

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Does Your Work Make You Anxious?

Here’s how hypnosis made me calm and more confident…

Before hypnosis I had troubles focusing, feelings of anxiety, not able to enjoy my work and not having energy to do anything.

Now I feel more calm, able to focus at work and more confident that I do a good job. I am on the right track for continuing to improve my outlook on life with work and my family. I am able to be happier because I have improved myself.

Brett Pendleton sits in front of his home studio on March 9. Using his computers and microphone, he composes all his creative works on Garageband to make cohesive melodic tracks.

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Though his job as a Public Works employee might belie his deepest artistic nature, Castor resident Brett Pendleton has a musical soul that manifests in complex, fast-flowing digital compositions he has created for years.

Audiences were given hints of his creativity during his dynamic role in the Castor Little Theatre production “Who’s Under Where?,” but Pendleton’s first and true love is that of music. The Vancouver, B.C. native crafts elaborate, layered songs with the composition program Garageband based off vocals, midi software and found sound: within his computer are a myriad of compositions he has digitally penned.

“Technology benefits me and what I want to do,” Pendleton said in an interview March 9. “I have lacklustre notational skills so it enables me to get [music] tracked and logged as fast as it’s coming out of my head.”

These modern tools allow him to record layers of song into a cohesive track using digital facsimiles of everything from guitar, piano and drums using nothing but a keyboard and mouse.

“From Mozart to Bach, my heroes drew concerto in a day. I can be quite fast but I give props to technology because if it wasn’t around I’d be hindered,” he noted.

Pendleton’s style is multifaceted and changeable, often striding between or mixing genres within a single song. From classical to new age, sonatas and requiems, his music is increasingly unique and enlivens the imagination with sound.

“Classical has always appealed to me because it’s intellectual; there’s lots of thought put into it,” he said. “Latin is such a wonderful language to sing in because of

all the vowel sounds.” He uses the Latin language in a number of his songs, giving them an otherworldly ancient feel atypical of conventional modern musical scores.

Pendleton was never formally trained in any musical art but has learned to expertly employ the conventions of music on his own, despite his scholastic beginnings seemingly dictating a different life path.

“In 1999 I’d enrolled in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at British Columbia Institute of Technology. I was in the course for three weeks and had a huge, massive $11,000 student loan,” he said.

“Within three weeks I withdrew from the course because I was writing music like crazy: on drums, piano, guitar. So then I did the struggling musician [thing] and worked a grunt job for years.” He said the independent artist route was difficult, so more stable economy, such as the Public Works job with the Town of Castor he works at presently, allows him the freedom to create on his spare time.

Though Pendleton has a number of musical accomplishments to his name, such as participating in the Vancouver Bach Choir for 18 years and musical composition performed at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in 2003, Pendleton said he is his own worst enemy when it comes to getting his music into the public sphere.

“I really am standing in my own way, that’s really the problem,” he said, noting that his reticence to use social media technologies to promote himself is a hurdle he has yet to surpass.

“I guess you could say I’m kind of like a cave man,” he mused. “The internet is such an amazing tool, but I don’t use it that way, and I should. I know I’ve got a product that I’m quite sure would be quite well received, so it’s my own procrastination and being silly.”

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by B.J. Avramenko The Stettler Redcore Enterprises Storm hockey team continued round two of their East Central Alberta Female Hockey League (ECAFHL) playoffs against the Cold Lake Jaguars the weekend of March 7.

On Saturday the girls were at home.

The Storm came out hard and kept the Jaguars hemmed in their end for most of the first but the Jaguars did an excellent job of blocking shots and closing passing lanes frustrating the Storm. Both teams had chances but neither team could score in the first.

In the second the Jaguars found their legs and began out hustling the Storm.

The Jaguars’ hard work was rewarded when they scored three goals in the first eight minutes.

The Storm got on the board when Kierra Scollo jumped on a loose puck and took off scoring on a break away. Late in the period Jessie Anderson brought the Storm to within one point.

The third period was filled with end to end rushes. Cold Lake took a two goal lead with less • Brad Dickson of than six minutes the Omaha Worldleft in the game.

Herald: “Robert Then with the Griffin III declined a Stettler net empty they got one more fan’s wedding invimaking it a 5 - 2 tation and instead sent an autographed final forcing a third game. photo of himself.

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Lake for game three. The Storm • Ian Hamilton of could not get a the Regina Leaderbreak and found Post: “Angels third themselves down baseman Ian Stewby two at the end of one. art was head-butted In the second the by his four-year-old girls kept working daughter while he hard but the was putting her to Jaguars were able bed. Sounds like to keep the Storm Stewart needs a off the board. stint in extended The Jaguars added one more offspring training.” goal in the third • TC in BC says: ending the Storms “Seventy-six-yearseason with a 3 - 0 old Richard Petty victory.

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Big, little, bare or fuzzy, all caterpillars have the same body parts.

the wurd has been in the english language for centuries.

The word was buterfleoge in Old English, which means butterfly in our English twoday.

Different caterpillars will become different moths or butterflies.

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the shape of butterflies and then stealed milk and butter.

Some peoples think it comes from someone hearing “butterfly” when someone else said “flutter-by.” In other languages, this fluttery bugg is not called anything like “butter” and “fly.”

4. The old skin splits down the back and the caterpillar crawls out with a new, looser skin. This is called molting.

1. The adult moth or butterfly lays eggs.

Why do you think butterflies are called butterflies?

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5. After it molts 3 to 5 times, the caterpillar attaches to a twig or other surface and changes into a pupa.

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A newly hatched caterpillar is about 1 millimeter long. In a couple of months most will be about 2 centimeters long. This is about a 2,000 percent increase in length. If you grew 2,000 percent, how tall would you be?

One of the biggest of all caterpillars is the hickory horned devil. To find out how big it is, count all of the on today’s page.

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over there is a butterfly.”

These “legs” support and move the growing caterpillar.

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time someone said, “That thing

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we don’t really know the furst

(These will become the legs of the adult butterfly or moth.)

6. Inside the pupal case, the larva changes into a moth or a butterfly.

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Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

hile out eating, which is most of the time, caterpillars are easy prey for birds and other predators.

Nature has given caterpillars some built-in protection. Some have alarming-looking body parts, such as the fierce red horns of the hickory horned devil.

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… taking time to appreciate the world’s natural beauty.

This week’s word:

ANSWER: Tickle it in the middle and see which end laughs.

Tough competition in women’s hockey playoffs

Are you an eagle-eyed reader?

Read the article below and correct the nine errors you find.

The first one is done for you.

o you hear a soft and constant crunching sound? Tiny little crawlers have chewed their way out of tiny little eggs. They are munching leaves and grass. They eat upside down, they eat sideways, they don’t care which way they eat. But they hardly stop eating. They’re...

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Stettler Storm captain Jessie Anderson battles Cold Lake Jaguars’ Lauren Murphy for the puck during their 3 - 0 loss Sunday, March 9.

ECA Review/B. Avramenko

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AG R I C U LT U R E

ECA REVIEW

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105th Annual

Bid taker Kirk Goldsmith was focused and on-point as (L - R) Craig Scott of Charolais Banner, Olds and Doug Noble of Hawks Haven Ranch, Compeer look on during an energetic afternoon of bidding at the Dryland Cattle bull sale hosted by Charolais Power in Veteran on Thursday, March 13. Sale average on 35 yearling bulls came in at $5104; 22 year-old bulls averaged at $5460 and the average for 55 bulls total was $5233.

ECA Review/K. Davis

East Country Limousin NORTH SLOPE FARMS Eugene & Sylvia Axley

780-857-2094 780-842-9640 www.northslopefarms.ca

Complete EPDs and Leptin test info on website

HUDSON LIMOUSIN Bob & Dorothy Hudson

780-879-2105

Bull

Central Alberta Agriculture Society Sales Pavilion

Sale

WEDNESDAY

Dryland Cattle, Veteran

Tuesday, April 8 Show 10 am - Sale 1 pm

10 Annual th

March 26 Noon Lunch; Sale 1:30 p.m.

Lacombe Bull Show & Sale!!

All bulls Leptin Gene Tested

view online www.drylandcattle.com Sale Live on “TEAM Auction”

26 Premier, Virgin 2 yr. olds 25 Stout, January-born yearlings

Select Heifer Bulls; Performance bulls, All Bulls Semen Tested

Reds, Blacks, Polled

Shorthorn • Polled Hereford Horned Hereford • Red Angus • Black Angus Heifer pen lots of 3 or 5 head For a catalogue go to www.centralabag.com More Info Call Leanne Zukowski 403-352-2409

Alberta Surface Rights Group

Annual General Meeting & Public Information Session

Thurs., March 27 7:00 p.m. at Torrington Arena - Free Admission

Keynote Speaker Lee Cutforth - Alberta Property Rights Advocate What YOU Should Know About “The Culture of Future Property Rights” Following with an ASRG Discussion on: The Looming Implications and Risks of The Government’s Plan on Opening up the Surface Rights Act (Beginning This Spring)

PENWEST SEEDS

We multiply and deliver tried and true varieties and the latest variety of seed in wheat, peas, barley and canola.

Available this year: CDC Go • Stettler • CDC Meadow peas AC Metcalfe • AC Copeland AC Meredith Cerveza • CDC Austenson Brett Young Canola Varieties BioBoost • Nodulator XL Call today to insure availability

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AG R I C U LT U R E

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2014 could be a tumultuous year for crop land rental rates Agri-News 2014 could prove to be a tumultuous year for crop land rental rates. The fact that rental rates will likely soften going forward should not be a surprise. Crop land rents are a function of productivity and price for the most part.

Other factors that play a minor role include proximity to the tenant’s existing operation, field efficiency and local competition for available rented land. These other factors are usually fairly static from year-to-year, so the deciding factors going into the next crop year will be the two Ps, price and productivity.

“Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development’s Ag-Info Centre has been fielding anticipated crop rental rates for the coming year since after harvest,” says Ted Nibourg, B.Sc.Ag, M.Ed., farm business management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development.

“This is the typical yearly pattern; however, the difference this year is the downward pressure on rates.

“Rental rates started an upward trend in early 2008, and peaked in 2013. Stronger

50 + Yearlings Performance & Calving Ease

grain and oilseed prices prompted landlords to renegotiate land leasing arrangements, especially those involving cash rents. It is understandable that with increased returns, higher cash rents were justifiable.

A common trend during the period 2008 to 2013 was the inclusion of a clause in rental agreements stipulating that rents would be up for negotiation after harvest every year even with three- to five-year tenures. This was definitely an advantage to landlords giving the benefit of increasing grain and oilseed prices. The increase in rents occurred at a slower pace than the increase in crop prices, however.”

Current crop prices are at about the same level they were in 2007, just before the run-up on prices. This would imply that rents could regress to the 2007 levels but, just as the rise in rents was slow to materialize, so too could be the lowering in rents.

Direct expenses for most crops have increased anywhere from 24 to 53 per cent since 2007, averaging at approximately 36 per cent. At current crop prices, yields

would have to be well above average for a producer to realize a positive contribution margin.

The contribution margin is what pays the rent. There is a school of thought that advocates cash rent should be one-half of the contribution margin.

This year; however, above average yields would exacerbate the already oversupply situation we are experiencing thus further delaying any price correction.

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n o i t i d a r T e l a S l l u B 4th Annual

McKeary Charolais

Lauron Red Angus & Guests

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Prairie Cove Charolais

23rd Annual

Bull Sale

1:00 p.m. at Bow Slope Shipping Association Brooks, AB.

Saturday, April 5

1 pm @ Olds Cow Palace Olds, Alberta

Kooper LC Red Angus

Contact Laurie: (403)335-9112 • www.lauronredangus.com

Grassroots Simmental BULL & HEIFER SALE Bull Sale

April 3, 2104 - 1 pm

Offering ...

Red & White Charolais Yearlings Red & White Charolais Two Year Olds Black Angus Two Year Olds Red Angus Two Year Olds Red Angus Yearlings

Ashbacher Angus

MINBURN ANGUS

MINBURN ANGUS

DANNY & CONNA WARRILOW & FAMILY Minburn, AB (780) 593-2205 Danny’s Cell: 780-853-0427 Devin’s Cell: 780-581-4329

Dryland Cattle Trading Corp., Veteran, AB

17th ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE THURSDAY MARCH 27, 2014 AT 1PM

April 4, 2013 - 1:00 pm

Dryland Cattle Trading Corp., Veteran, AB

mden Farms

d and Kresten Jorgenson ~1~

CAMDEN CATTLE CO. Lloyd 403-664-0382 Kresten 403-664-9649

AT THE FARM NW OF MINBURN, ALBERTA

Mud Butte Simmentals Richard and Shane Ference OPTIMAL BOVINES INC. ROB HOLOWAYCHUK CELL: 780-916-2628

MUD BUTTE Richard 403-664-7093 Shane 403-664-7027

“Running a cash rent scenario using crop prices at this time last year, the result was an economic cash rent of $90/ acre using hard red spring wheat, canola and barley in a four-year rotation with one year of canola, one year of barley and two years of wheat,” says Nibourg.

“Running that same scenario using current prices, the result was an over 40 per cent drop in rent to $53/ac.

Turn to Cash Flow, Pg 11

View catalogue online at: www.cattlemanagement.ca

NEW THIS YEAR

“VIDEO SALE” OFFERING: 65 65 ANGUS ANGUS BULLS BULLS OFFERING:

53 YEARLING BULLS YEAR OLDS BULLS • 43•Black Angus Yearling Bulls• •12-2 10 Red Angus Yearling Bulls • 12 - 2 Year Old Black Angus Bulls

Farm dugouts workshops Agri-News Two workshops on Farm Dugouts are going to be held this Spring. One will be held at the Sunnybrook Hall on March 20, and the other at the Pipestone Community Hall on April 9, 2014.

The agenda set for these workshops includes presentations on: • Planning consideration – regulatory issues, size, location, water supply • Dugout design – soil texture, side slopes, inlet structures, wet wells, sedimentation • Construction – pre-construction testing, liners, excavating equipment, hiring a contractor • Dugout operation – intake systems, pumps, remote livestock watering systems • Dugout maintenance and protection – livestock exclusion, fencing, vegetation buffer • Water quality issues and treatment solutions – algal blooms, livestock run-off • Dugouts as fish habitat – water source testing, ideal water quality, sizing, aeration, predators Pre-registration for these workshops is required. To register, contact Heather Dickau, horticulturist with the County of Wetaskiwin, at 780-352-3321, Ext 270, or contact Leduc County at 780-955-3555, Ext 3287.

LACOMBE TRAILER SALES & RENTALS WE SELL AND RENT

Hi Boys, Low Boys, Drop Decks, Storage Vans, Reefer Vans and Freight Vans & More.

7 kms West of Red Deer from Junction of HWY 2 & 32 St.

Cont’d from Pg 10 “The yields in this scenario were a respectable 61 bushels per acre for wheat, 77 bushels for barley and 38 bushels for canola.”

Cash flow will likely play a part in the 2014 crop land rental situation. Grain movement has been slow making it difficult for producers to market grain.

Only about 30 per cent of eligible producers are enrolled in AgriStability, and payouts under that program will probably not be realized until 2015 at the earliest.

AgriStability does; however, provide a backstop to producers that could mitigate

some of the downward pressure on cash rents. Cash advances may cover direct expenses for some smaller producers but for larger producers the advances will only meet half of their needs due to the $400,000 cap on advances.

Cash flow difficulties may put downward pressure on rents going forward.

“At the end of the day, landlords will be considering themselves fortunate if they can maintain rents to 2013 levels,” says Nibourg. “Tenants

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Certified Seed For Sale

Stettler Wheat — CWRS Austenson Barley — 2 Row Feed Metcalfe Barley — Malt Meadow Peas — Yellows Canola — Round up ready Contact Charlie Nemetz BLJ Farms Ltd. Stettler, AB 403-741-5761

Includes Delivery within 60 Miles of Red Deer Guaranteed Package *Not Exactly as Illustrated

4 miles south on Hwy. 56 Scale on farm bljfarms@hotmail.com

Paintearth Shorthorns YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE

Call Today for your Project Consultation

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery • farm machinery • vehicles • Industrial

ALBERT & SUSAN ORAM Ph 403 882 2253 • email: a_soram@telus.net We also are running the calf help line again

Red Angus Bull Sale

Toll Free 1.888.344.1211

Jim Peter 1.780.608.9979

. . . is picking up scrap again!

Red and Roans • Halter Broke Polled • Semen Tested

may be willing to ride out the storm in order to maintain their land base but economically that cannot last indefinitely.

One thing is certain, 2014 will be a transition year as far as land rents are concerned. But then again, that is the nature of agriculture.”

For more information, contact the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

80’ x 120’ x 20’ Turnkey Cold Storage Building

GRASS SEED SALE

Pedigree Seed

Rick Chambers 1.780.312.0933

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Gelbvieh Bulls Yearling and Two Year Olds Selling Top End Bulls for 15 years

Serving Central AB

403.318.4346

Chuck & Jennifer Williams 403-854-6270 or 403-854-0190 Hanna, AB

ANCHOR RANCH RED ANGUS

&

SHILOH CATTLE COMPANY

Welsh Black

BULLS

BULL SALE TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2014

For Sale

CARBON, AB

50 RED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS

• POLLED OR SCURRED • PERFORMANCE TESTED • GUARANTEED • BLACKS • REDS SHYANN SCOTT FARMS WELSH BLACK RANDY SCOTT ARLIN STROHSCHEIN HANNA, AB TROCHU, AB 403-854-2135 403-442-4372

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Dealer for Brett Young Seeds

BOX 8 ROWLEY, AB. TOJ 2XO

PHONE 403-368-2409 OR 403-321-0237 (c) FAX 403-368-2410

MARCH 20'14

Cash flow difficulties may put downward pressure on rents

KOPJAR SEED LTD. HRSW - AC Stettler - AC Carberry NEW CPS- in 2015 AAC Ryley MALT - CDC Copeland - AC Metcalfe - CDC Meredith FEED BARLEY - CDC Austensen - CDC Cowboy FLAX - AC Prairie Grande PEAS - CDC Saffron

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ALL BULLS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, 10:00 AM SALE DAY AT ANCHOR RANCH. VIDEO AUCTION CARBON COMMUNITY CENTRE 1:00 PM

D BULL VIDEOS SALE CATALOG AN FOR DETAILS. ONLINE - PHONE VIEW BULLS PRIOR TO SALE AT ANCHOR RANCH RED ANGUS AND SHILOH CATTLE COMPANY. JUST GIVE US A CALL.

Please Join Us In The Community Center At Noon For Lunch

ANCHOR ANGUS ANCHORRANCH RANCH RED RED ANGUS ANTHONY && SHERRY ANDREW Anthony Sherry Andrew

PH: 403-572-3221 PH: 403-572-3221CELL: CELL:403-820-4776 403-820-4776 www.anchorranchredangus.com www.anchorranchredangus.com

SHILOH CATTLE COMPANY SHILOH CATTLE COMPANY Blake Morton and Darcy Olesky PH: 403-665-2023 CELL: 403-820-1830 PH: 403-665-2023 CELL: 403-820-1830 www.shilohcattle.com www.shilohcattle.com

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CORONATION/STETTLER, AB.

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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.

MOBILE HOMES

NEW MODULAR Housing Dealership!

Advertising lowest prices in the prairies for Shelter Home Systems (SRI). Grand opening special now on. Call 1-855-3580808; www.westerncanadianmodular.com.

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES Spring Clearance. All show homes priced to move and ready for quick possession. 20 X 76 homes starting at $113,000., double wides from $88 sq. ft.!

Visit us in Acheson or call 780-470-8000; www.crosscountryhomes.com.

UNITED HOMES CANADA has a selection of pre-owned homes available now!

1-800-461-7632; www. unitedhomescanada. com. 1991 Triple E 16 X 76, $39,000.; 1997 SRI 16 X 76, $42,000.; 2002 SRI 20 X 76, $120,000. Call today to arrange viewing.

MISCELLANEOUS

AN OPPORTUNITY to sponsor the location and the times of Easter Services in east central Alberta in our April 10th issue for $35 + tax. Call or email your marketing rep or call 403-5784111 or email office@ ecareview.com.

LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-8180797 or email: ryan. afab@gmail.com.

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888263-8254.

WANTED MOTOR ONLY. International 446, 4 barrel gas truck motor only. In running order or rebuildable.

Phone 1-800-2444766, 24 hours.

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or treetime.ca.

NEW Coil-Bound phone books Sk. border to Halkirk listings along Hwy 12, available now at Gateway Junction, Consort; Veteran Food Store; ECA Review Coronation; Coronation Value Drug Mart, RE Brigley & Sons, Coronation; Castor Value Drug Mart and Castor Food Fair. $4.20 (includes tax).

Canadian Firearms Safety Courses

CLASSIFIEDS

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www. crownsteelbuildings.ca.

CARS & TRUCKS

TANDEM axel car/ equipment trailer for sale. 16 ft. deck w/beavertail, slide out ramps, radial tires. Very good condition, $3000. Ph. 403-854-4136.

Remote Car Starters Sales & Installation Call for prices and option details

G.P.L. Tractor Service Gordon Long 403-575-3863

(Non-restricted & Restricted)

AUTO PARTS

Fri. & Sat. April 4 & 5 in Stettler.

Phone 403-741-9898 or check the website at www.albertafirearmscourse.com SAWMILLS from only $4,897. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to ship.

Free info & dvd: www.

NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT. 1-800566-6899 ext. 400OT. DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today!

1-877-336-2274; www. phonefactory.ca.

EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com.

Phone 1-800-BIGIRON.

WRECKING AUTOTRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. NorthEast Recyclers 780875-0270 (Lloydminster).

FARM MACHINERY

FOR SALE: 24ft. corral panels, 30ft wind breakers, bale feeders,, calf shelters. Delivery available. Call Lenerd 780-806-3694. Near Provost, Ab. Please leave message.

40 FOOT John Deere Air Drill with a 787 cart, single shoot, 9” spacing, 3” dutch openings & 4” K-hart packers.

Monitors on all runs.

This unit is very clean & field ready. for more infomation call 403882-2483.

FEED & SEED

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

FOR SALE - New variety of yellow pea seed.

Can be loaded at Coronation Seed Cleaning Plant. Call Kurt 403-575-5388.

Barley

Wanted

CHAROLAIS bulls for sale. Yearling & 2 yr olds. Also Red Angus bulls. 780-582-2254, Forestburg.

Horse & Stock

TRAILER

Parts & Repairs

Hwy 21 Feeders of Acme is buying off farm Barley for immediate or deferred delivery.

Contact Sharon at 403-546-2278 Ext 2.

Axles, brake drums, bearings, spring rims & fenders, lights & wiring.

Visa & Mastercard accepted

Horseshoe Trailer Mfg And Repair HALKIRK, AB

403.884.2173 403.430.0504

Email: admin@ECAreview.com

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled.

Website: simmeronranch.ca. Martin 780913-7963.

WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045; www.dollars4guns.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE Beautiful Floral Shop. 47 years in business. Central Alberta. Small business of the year twice.

Excellent reputation.

Owner will help during transition. 1-800-3978843. Owner retiring.

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year.

All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend. com.

HOME BASED OILPATCH service business for sale.

Make money even through spring breakup! Well established, complete. Training provided. Serious inquiries only please. 780-5187237 for details.

AN OPPORTUNITY to sponsor the location and the times of Easter Services in east central Alberta in our April 10th issue for $35 + tax.

Call or email your marketing rep or call 403578-4111 or email office@ecareview.com.

LIVESTOCK

EAST CENTRAL Bull Sale Friday, March 21 at Dryland Cattle Trading, Veteran, Ab. 40 Horned & Polled Hereford Bulls. Call 403-676-2086 for catalogues. Check Dryland’s website for pictures in early February.

BULL SALE

March 28, 2014

1:30 at the Ranch (near Elk Point, AB)

Selling 90 Bulls

Charolais, Black Angus & Polled Hereford View sale catalogue at www.kcow.ca or call for a catalogue

780-614-5959

‘THE CHOSEN ONES’ Bull Sale, yearling MaineTainer, Maine Anjou and Angus bulls.

Sale is private treaty format. Catalogue and videos can be viewed at www.dunritestockandstables.com. Phone 403-748-4030.

Cost is $13 + gst buy three Cost is $13get+ the gst fourth free buy three get the fourth free

Desert Land Cattle

For Sale By Private Treaty

Yearling Charolais Bulls

HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.

Contact Quinn Wagstaff

@ 403 664 9447

Tri-County Job & Career Fair

Castor

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Looking for

Full Time Tire Technician Inquire In Person or Email: castire@telusplanet.net

at the Killam Arena

Find a job & check out further education options Who should attend?

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Students grade 9-12 Parents Business & Industry Job Seekers General Public

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CAREER TRAINING

START NOW! Complete Ministry approved diplomas in months! Business, health care and more!

Contact Academy of Learning College 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com. We change lives.

HELP WANTED

FULL TIME position available on a cow/calf and feedlot operation north of Consort.

Looking for a self-motivated individual to do general ranch work.

Valid drivers licence required. Housing available. Wages negotiable with experience.

Please contact Justin @ 403-963-1334.

UP TO $400 cash daily full-time & part-time outdoors. Spring/summer work. Seeking honest, hardworking staff; PropertyStars Jobs.com.

SHORNCLIFFE Lake Association is accepting applications for contracting the booth at the lake grounds from May 23 to September 8, 2014. A great chance for someone to operate their own business and make a great profit! For more information please call Gina at 780-856-3855.

GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca.

LOOKING FOR Seasonal Staff.

Country Gardens and Greenhouse is now hiring staff for April to June 2014. We require staff for our satellite location in Ponoka and for our ‘On Farm’ location that is east of Ponoka. Staff must be physically fit and have a flexible schedule.

Plant knowledge would be an asset. Please send resume or inquire within countrygardens@platinum.ca.

403-704-4145, Carmen.

ALBERTA PRAIRIE Railway Excursions is currently hiring both full and part time staff for a variety of positions including Summer Career Development.

Applicants must be willing to work weekends, be outgoing and like working with people. If you are looking for exciting and challenging work where you will meet guests from all over the world, Alberta Prairie may have the right job for you.

Please drop off a resume or pickup an application at 4611 - 47 Ave. Stettler or mail resume to P.O. Box 1600, Stettler, Ab. T0C 2L0. For additional information call Bob at 403-742-2811.

WALLY’S Backhoe requires a construction labourer beginning immediately. $22.50/hr.

Full time seasonal 40 hrs/week, 8 hour days.

Must have experience in operating a compacter, rubber-tired hoe and a Bobcat. Must be able to work unsupervised. Call 403-7406425.

ATTENTION SEMI OPERATORS! Are you looking to downsize?

Haul RVs from USA to Western Canada!

Looking for 1 ton and 3 ton O/O. 1-800-8676233; www.roadexservices.com.

LANDSCAPING SALES & Service opportunities! Up to $400 cash daily! Fulltime & part-time outdoors. Spring/summer work. Seeking honest, hardworking staff; www.PropertyStars Jobs.com.

PUT YOUR EXPERIENCE to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada.

Free for candidates.

Register now at: www. thirdquarter.ca or call toll free 1-855-2860306.

BUSY LIVESTOCK Hauling Company requires Class 1 Drivers. Alberta wide work. Competitive wages, includes some shop duties. Call Michael at 780-6560053.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators.

In-the-seat training.

Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates.

Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

W. CHARLOT GRAINS (Stratford, ON) is hiring an Assistant Operations Manager to manage and maintain its farm’s resources (equipment and labour). Apply by email hr@ppghr.com or online at www.ppghr. com.

SIGNING BONUS! Hiring long haul semi owner operators to haul RVs and general freight. Paid 85% of invoiced amount with open invoice policy.

Benefits, co fuel cards and subsidized insurance. Must have ability to cross border. Call 1-800-867-6233; www. roadexservices.com.

TRAVEL

GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and cruise adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this summer. Calgary and Edmonton departures. 1-866-460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com.

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies. 1-877-8045381. (18+).

AUCTIONS

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less).

Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext.

228.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Consignment Auction.

Saturday, March 22/14.

Starts 10 a.m. sharp!

Located west of Edmonton at Sand Hills Hall. To view items: www.spectrumauctioneering.com.

Phone 780-9603370/780-903-9393.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 4th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Classic Car Auction.

April 11 - 13.

Edmonton Expo Centre. 35 estate collector car collection selling no reserve to the highest bidder!

Over 75,000 spectators. Consign today.

1-888-296-0528 ext.

102; EGauctions.com.

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NOTICE to Creditors and Claimants. Estate of William George Miller who died on January 10, 2014. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by April 23, 2014 and provide details of your claim with E. Roger Spady, Barrister and Solicitor at Box 328, Coronation, Alberta T0C 1C0. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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Petrof ield Industries, t he Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions: * General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler * Automotive Electrical Technician * Journeyman Welder / Apprentice * 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax: 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com

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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 9 - 10, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino.

Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions. com.

COUNTY OF PAINTEARTH NO. 18 Agricultural Service Board Seasonal Employment Opportunity The County of Paintearth No.18 is accepting applications for ASB Operators. These are 4 month employment positions with the Agricultural Service Board. The positions will start May 1.

The ASB Operators will be involved in: Roadside spraying, roadside mowing, private land spraying, shelterbelt planting, reclamation, and other duties as they arise.

Qualifications we require include the following: • Ability to cooperate and communicate with the public in a positive manner.

• Carry out duties in a safe and proficient manner without constant supervision.

• Maintain accurate records of all activities.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Preference will be given to those with a valid pesticide applicator’s certificate, formal agricultural training and/or agricultural background. Practical experience in the operation and maintenance of agricultural implements would also have merit. Training will be provided in the duties if required.

Starting Wage: $22.86/hour Applications for these positions must be received at the County office by April 4, 2014.

For more information or to forward an application contact: Jeff Cosens, Agricultural Fieldman County of Paintearth No.18 Box 509, Castor, AB T0C 0X0 Phone: (403) 882-3211 Fax: (403) 882-3560 Email: jcosens@countypaintearth.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Municipal District of Provost No. 52 The M.D. of Provost No. 52 is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of

Public Works Administrative Assistant

Tasked with administratively assisting the Director of Public Works, the successful candidate will be responsible for all administrative support functions in the M.D.’s Public Works Department. Duties will include direction of verbal and written complaints, timesheet and contract administration, records management and other general administrative functions integral to the department’s operation.

Based in the Provost Public Works shop and reporting to the Director of Public Works, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment while handling a variety of simultaneous issues.

Wage and salary are commensurate with experience, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Resumes may be addressed to: Wayne MacLean Director of Public Works Box 300 Provost, Alberta T0B 3S0 wmaclean@mdprovost.ca

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Seeking Transloaders Controllers Laborers for job opportunity in Hardisty: $35-$40 per hour, Comprehensive benefits package!

Attractive compressed work schedules, Stable long-term employment opportunity!

Send resume/CV to hr@railserve.biz or Fax to (770) 996-6830.

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FOOD EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL. Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m., MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds. 5000 sq. ft. of new & refurbished commercial refrigeration, meat/deli, pizza, bakery & coffee equipment, SS tables & sinks, mixers, small appliances, tables, shelving, large quantity of small wares & much more. See www.montgomeryauctions.com.

1-800-371-6963.

UNRESERVED AUCTION. Complete Dispersal of Ye Old Bank Antiques, furniture, advertising, tins, artwork, store display items, collectibles. 10 a.m., Saturday, March 22, Kitscoty, Alberta.

780-842-5666; www. scribnernet.com.

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Shine a spotlight on your community’s vibrant local culture this September.

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Lawrence Suntjens February 8, 1925 -12345 March 15, 2013 To Dad - to Papa.

How fortunate that you were my father. You taught me right from wrong and how to enjoy every day to the fullest. You worked so hard to guide and protect me, asking so little in return. You always had that special answer, story or joke that always touched my heart. Truly missing you Dad, forever in my heart Papa.

Love you always,

Cindy Theriault and Devonay,

Mallory, Kay-dee and Riley.

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“Doors Open” April Ensign is looking for7Assistant Drillers, SO008549 Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division.

Recruiter’s will be in Nisku March 31- April 9th to 12345 conduct interviews.

If you want to hear more about our International opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online at ensignjobs.com.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR WORK. The Government of Alberta invites your input on the Employment Standards Code, the basic rules for employers and employees.

We are looking at things like: · Employment of youth 14033DG1 · Hours of work · General holidays and vacation pay · Special leaves · And more

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EASTER SERVICES Churches please call with the times and places of your Easter Services in east central Alberta for your free listing in the April 10th issue of the East Central Alberta Review.

403-578-4111 or email office@ecareview.com Ensign is looking for Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour SO008549 CONSORT Dinner Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division.

Theatre “Early at the Rainbow Bar & Grill” Recruiter’s will be in Nisku March 31- April 9th to conduct Ghoulish Comedy, interviews.

If you want to hear more about our International March 29, 30: Apr.4,5; opportunities please contact our Global group and apply tickets Mar.1. Phone 403-575-5445. online at ensignjobs.com.

CONSORT Gun and Call 1-888-367-4460.

Hobby Show, 39th Annual, April 12 and 13 at Consort Sportex, Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 10-3:30, Consort, Ab. Saturday: Country music from 2:30-5:30, Supper and Dance to follow.

Prepared by the Sunday:open Gospel HR ADWORKS music 10:30 a.m.Service Team noon, more music noon-3:30 p.m. Shop, food, and music under one roof. Over 250 display and trade tables.

Non-restricted and restricted firearms testing available and boating exams. Something cket of interestMedia Section Insertion Date Ad Size for every$5,Central Youth Alberta Review 3-046one! Adults East CAREERS March 20, 2014 3 col x 4.11 $3. 403-577-3818.

Sponsored by Consort Lions Club.

BIRTHDAY Milestone Celebration for Bunny Williams on Sat. March 29; 2 - 4 p.m. Golden Age DropIn Centre, TOTAL PRICE Coronation. No gifts please.

OUR LADY of Grace Catholic Church invites you to a roast been supper @ Castor Community Hall Sun. March 30; 4 - 7 p.m.

Cost $12 adults; $8 YOU WANT TO BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK. kids; Under 5 is free.

Everyone welcome.

WE PROVIDE A REASON. LEARN THE LATEST Cargill is a respected leader in world agriculture with a network of 32 Farm Service about Celiac Disease Groups across Canada. Cargill has openings for Seasonal Plant Operators at our and a Gluten-Free diet Crop Input Farm Service Center in Viking, AB. at the Canadian Celiac Association National NOW HIRING: SEASONAL PLANT OPERATORS Conference, May 30 June 1, 2014, Calgary.

Duties include: Shipping and receiving crop inputs, operating a Bobcat loader and Visit the gluten-free forklift, product farm deliveries, as well as working in the grain elevator, loading rail market. Everyone welcars and other yard duties and housekeeping activities as required. Basic computer come. Register at skills would be an asset but not required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. www.calgaryceliac.ca; Strong customer service and teamwork skills are required. Successful candidates 403-237-0304. must be able to handle the physical labour requirements of the job and be able MIDGET D Provincial to work variable shifts, extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Fri. - Sun. March 21 Please drop off your application at the facility by April 10, 2014 to: 23, Coronation Arena hosted by Coronation Attention: Kevin Haeberle - Plant Manager Royals, Coronation 1/2 Mile N. on Hwy 36 at Junction of Hwy 14 Minor Sports. www.

P.O. Box 145, Viking, AB T0B 4N0 hockeyalberta.ca for Phone: 1-780-336-2292, Email: kevin_haeberle@cargill.com schedule of games.

We thank all those who apply but will only contact those selected for interviews. To learn more about Cargill please visit www.cargill.ca.

NOTICE: Swimming Lessons at Shorncliffe Cargill is an equal opportunity employer.

Lake are one week earlier: July 21 - Aug. 1, 2014. Please phone Jackie @ 780-857BETTER TOGETHER 2615 for information or to register.

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Salesperson Required Full/Part time/Flexible hours/Days

D PROOF & ESTIMATE Duties: Farm visits, Sales, Soil and Tissue Sampling, etc.

Will train - Wages dependent on experience.

Ideal job for smaller farmer/part time farmer/wife or anyone Candidate must be personable, self motivated, energetic and willing to learn.

Please contact: Debbie@ 403-882-2490 Or email: dmichmeadowland@gmail.com Fax: 403-882-2846 Deadline: Sunday, March 23rd

Please tell us what you think: · Use our online Discussion Guide and Survey at work.alberta.ca/esreview · Email your comments to jstl.review@gov.ab.ca · Or call 1-877-427-3731 to order a paper copy of the Discussion Guide and Survey

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$0.00 Balancing the budget protects our economy and keeps it strong. Economic Action Plan 2014* includes proposed investments in things that matter to Canadians like: • Enhanced broadband internet service for rural and Northern Canadians • A new Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit • The New Horizons for14033CF1 Seniors Program • New measures to support apprentices in the trades • Improved and expanded snowmobile and recreational trails across the country • Measures to support the timely review of pipeline projects *Subject to Parliamentary approval

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WANTED Fulltime Carpenter/ Carpenters Helper B & B CONSTRUCTION currently has openings for fulltime carpenters and helpers.

Would be willing to apprentice.

Please email buzzandersen@ xplornet.com or fax 403 742 1340

Spur Resources Ltd. is a Private Oil and Gas producer in the area. We are an active and proven company that is looking for talented, hard working people in your community. Spur Resources has the following positions available:

Consort / Veteran Oil and Gas Operator

To find out more information about the qualifications of these positions or if you are interested in applying. Please visit our website at www.spurresources.ca

Municipal District of Provost No. 52

SEASONAL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & LABORERS The M.D. of Provost No. 52 is currently seeking seasonal equipment operators and laborers for the 2014 season. These positions will be based out of but not limited to the M.D. shops located in Hughenden and/or Provost.

Valid Driver’s License Required (Class 1Q Endorsement preferred).

Experience in operating various heavy equipment, the ability to work without supervision, and be mechanically inclined.

For more information contact Wayne Maclean - 780-753-0726 (Cell) or 780-753-2168 (Office) Irvin Bethge – 780-209-1508 Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume with a current driver’s abstract to: M.D. of Provost No. 52 4504 – 53rd Avenue Box 300 Provost, Alberta T0B 3S0 These positions will be left open until suitable candidates are found.

This position falls under the collective agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 955.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

However, only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.

County of Stettler No. 6

SCRAPER OPERATOR: The County of Stettler is looking for a Scraper Operator for the 2014 Road Construction season. Candidates must have: • Class 5 license • Previous experience with road construction equipment would be an asset.

Wage $24.16-$35.40 per hour, depending upon experience Please submit resume, along with current 5-year driver’s abstract.

Candidates selected will provide a criminal record check prior to commencement of work.

Resumes and supporting documents may be mailed or hand-delivered to: County of Stettler No. 6 6602-44 Avenue, PO Box 1270 STETTLER, Alberta T0C 2L0 ATTN: Randy Grams, Assistant Director of Public Works This position may remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all for their interest in the County of Stettler, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Full Time Bus Driver Altario School Competition #PLRD-303

Applications are invited for a full time school bus operator in the Altario area to commence March 24th, 2014. This position will support the Division in providing safe and efficient transportation of students to the Altario School. The available route currently runs west of Altario. Although training is provided, it is preferred the successful candidate holds a valid Class 2 drivers license, first aid certification and “S” Endorsement training. Previous experience would be an asset.

Please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three references by e-mail to lenore.etherington@plrd.ab.ca.

Applications will also be accepted by mail or fax to: Lenore Etherington, H.R. Administrator Prairie Land Regional Division # 25 P.O. Box 670 Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0 Fax: (403) 854-2803

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STRUCTURAL WELDERS *COMPETITIVE WAGES *BENEFIT PACKAGE

TANKSTORE LTD. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME: codees@tankstore.ca

SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITY Paintearth Gas Coop Ltd. is accepting applications for the following “SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT” position.

Office Assistant - May 1 - 15 thru to August 31

Applicant must be returning to full time post secondary education to be eligible for this position. Position entails a 40 hour week, all applicants must have a valid driver license and basic computer skills. The successful applicant must provide a drivers license abstract.

Submit resumes to the attention of the “General Manager” Paintearth Gas Coop Ltd. at paintgas@cciwireless.ca or mail to Box 5, Castor, AB TOC OXO. Any questions, please contact Allen Dietz at Paintearth Gas Coop Ltd. deadline for receiving applications will be March 31, 2014.

Paintearth Gas Co-op Ltd.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Amanda Wiltse

Amanda Wiltse

Manager, Consort Lodg Phone: 403.577.7930 Fax: 403.577.2261

Manager, Consort Lodge Bag 1001 Consort, AB T0C 1B0

Bag 1001 Consort, AB T0C 1B0

Consort Lodge is seeking applicants for: Phone: 403.577.7930 Fax: 403.577.2261 Email: amanda.wiltse@acadiafoundation.com

Email: amanda.wiltse@acadiafoundation.com

CASUAL NIGHT SHIFT HOUSEKEEPING

*Hours are 10:30 pm to 6:30 am *Starting wage is $14.91/hr *Training would start as soon as possible

Please drop off resume at lodge or email to amanda.wiltse@acadiafoundation.com

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Check and Driver’s Abstract satisfactory to PLRD, prior to commencement.

Please quote competition number on application.

Teacher Delia School

Competition #PLRD-304 Applications are invited for a full time teacher at Delia School. The successful candidate will possess training and experience in teaching English at the junior high level. The successful incumbent will possess a passion to teach and the talent necessary to be an effective educator. Duties will commence April 28th, 2014 for the duration of the school year.

Delia School is a rural K-12 school with, approximately 130 students, offering innovative technology opportunities, small class sizes and opportunities for professional development. Academic excellence and individual student growth is the focus at the school.

Please send cover letter, resume, and University Transcripts, by e-mail to lenore.etherington@plrd.ab.ca. Applications will also be accepted through Apply to Education at www.applytoeducation. com or by mail or fax to: Lenore Etherington, H.R. Administrator Prairie Land Regional Division # 25 P.O. Box 670 Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0 Fax: (403)854-2803 Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate, a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.

Service Wise We Specialize

Energetic Labourer

wanted to work in Stettler and area to assist our Plumber.

Experience an asset, but will apprentice the right person.

Valid Drivers license. Benefits and competitive wages.

Please forward your resume to: Louise@action98.net Phone: 403-742-5237 or Fax: 403-742-1826 or mail to Action Plumbing, Box 149, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Visitor Information Centre Summer Student Position Work in Stettler this summer!

Applicants should be friendly, knowledgeable of the region and willing to meet and greet tourists and visitors in the Visitor Information Centre and at regional tourist attractions. Basic knowledge of social media, photography and Microsoft would be helpful.

35 Hours a week Including Saturdays.

Post-secondary students with a valid driver’s license are encouraged to apply.

Contact Stacey Benjamin at 6606 – 50 Avenue or email: s.benjamin@stettlerboardoftrade.com

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Secrets revealed at Masonic open house

ECA REVIEW

Katie Davis News Reporter

common right away, that goes back hunnon-government bursary in Alberta, the dreds and hundreds of years.”

Masonic Bursary Fund, skepticism still The rich history of the Freemasons has abounds about the Freemasons. Sheedy Of all societies in the world, contributed to their otherworldly aura, admitted that the history rooted in secret Freemasonry arguably draws the most Sheedy noted: he described the earliest symbols has carried forth into modern suspicion and polarized opinions from Freemasons as akin to the first union of myth, but says the society has new, more those outside it’s fraternal ranks. skilled tradesmen. inclusive reasons for some retaining of it’s Conspiracy theories abound about secret “The history dates back prior to historically symbolic practices. dealings behind Temple walls; talk of pow- Freemasonry; it dates back to craft “I think a big part [of the persistent conerful member alliances and intentions of Masons who would use certain signs and spiracy theories] is just the fact that there world domination whispered between scep- words to identify them as stone masons are some secrets to the ordinations,” he tics; knowing nods at parodies in popular and earn better money as opposed to those said. “As soon as they hear that some culture, such as the “Stonecutters” cult just off the streets,” he said. “Knowing people think they have something to hide episode of the Simpsons. those words, showed you had been trained and pursue it as conspiracy theory, which But what does this secret society entail and studied.” He said once the need for has been a detriment to our fraternity in that makes people tremble and tremor with these practices ceased, the Masons the past.” Sheedy says the society is much confusion at mere mention of it’s name? In decided to keep the group together based more open today, save for some rites held attempts to clear the air on Freemasonry, on the same principals of sound morals, onto for the sake of determining a Mason’s Worshipful Brother Sean Sheedy observes the symbols of the square and compass, which Harmony Lodge out of Sedgewick, AB held hard work and charity. character. an open house on Thursday, March 13 at Despite the prevalence of notable “The secrets that are still in signify truth and righteousness, atop a Bible the Community Hall to give people a Masons in history, including astronaut Freemasonry are basically to see if signifying the belief in a Supreme Being, at the glimpse into the inner Buzz Aldrin, magician Harry Houdini and someone is man enough to keep one,” he Sedgewick Freemason Open House on Thursday, of hockey legend Tim Horton; and routine mused. “They’re certainly not interesting!

Freemason workings March 13.

ECA Review/K. Davis Freemasonry from their practices of charity including the largest If I told you, you would laugh.”

Symbology side of the coin.

The open house was The Freemasons organized by Masons are known for the from the Harmony wealth of symbols Lodge in Sedgewick: an they employ in their amalgamation of former Fraternal practice.

Lodges from Killam, Here are a few and Lougheed, Hardisty and the meaning behind Hughenden. The event showcased the them.

Freemason room within The All Seeing Eye the Community Centre, This is a symbol of built by funds provided by the Sedgewick the presence of a Freemasons in the supreme being.

1950’s. A visual presenThe letter ‘G’ tation discussed the This letter, which inception of the Freemasons in what appears on many LUNCH AVAILABLE NO BUYER’S PREMIUM PICTURES ON WEBSITE objects and symbols would become Alberta in 1884, with the first TOY TRACTORS TOY EQUIPMENT INDUSTRIAL TOY EQUIPMENT associated with Grand Lodge created in ●Bell 872D grader. ●Case 540 skid steer.

Freemasonry, stands Calgary in 1905. ●Case CX210B excavator. ●Road packers. for Geometry and With much memora●Case 580 backhoe. ●Case 855 grader. the Great Architect ●Case 1850K dozer. ●Sheep FT packer. bilia lining the walls, ●IH T14, TD24, & T340 crawlers. of the Universe: photos of prominent ●NH C238 track loader.●NH G200 grader. the supreme being Masons central to the ●Oliver OC-3, & OC-12 crawlers. viewing eye and large, ●Allis Chalmers 1018 – 3 wheel tractor. that each brother ●JD “MC”, 430, & 764 dozers.●JD 40 Cat. ●Allis Chalmers D12, D14P, & D15, tractors. sturdy chairs at stra●JD 200DLC excavator. ●JD 450C crawler. believes in. (God, ●Allis Chalmers 7060, & 9735 w.f. tractors. tegic spots, the hall was ●Allis Chalmers Roto-Baler, wagons, & plow. ●JD 310SJ backhoe. ●JD 872GP grader.

Muhammad, ●Allis Chalmers A, D19, & G tractors. ripe with intrigue for ●Case LB433, & 8575 balers. ●Bale elevator. ●JD 400D dump trucks & Hwy.#61 fire truck.

Buddha, etcetera) ●Case IH MX110, MX245W & STX500 tractors. ●Claas aerator, cultivator, & 250 baler. ●JD 450DLC & 690DLC excavators. the unknowing eye. ●Case IH 140, 200, 215, & 7250 tractors. ●JD 624K, 824K, 906H, & 988G wheel loaders. ●Dinky toys.●Cast iron tractor & truck.

For Worshipful The square ●Case 930, 970, 1070, & 1170 tractors. ●JD 648H log skidder & 2954D log loaders. ●Ford plow.●Frontier manure spreader.

Brother Sean Sheedy, ● Case LA, DC4, D12, D15, & D17 tractors. and compass ●JD 1270E harvester.●Cat 572C pipeline layer. ●Hubley trailer. .●Greyhound buses. who is also Health and ●Claas 936 & Ford Golden Jubilee tractors.

This is arguably the ●Cat D6T, D8R, D9T, D11R & 650J dozers. ●Case & IH 4 & 6 bottom plows.

Safety Officer for ●Farmall 350, B, F20, H, & Super M tractors. ●Cat DP25N & P5000 lift trucks. ●IH forage harvester, mixermill, baler, & drill. most recognizable ●Ford TV140 & 8N tractors & restoration set.

Flagstaff County, the ●IH cultivators, discs, & manure spreaders. ●Cat #12 & 140H graders & CS56 packer. symbol in ●Ford 901, 4630, 5000, & 8000 tractors. historical roots of the ●Cat AD45B & 8045B underground trucks. ●JD threshing machine, mixermill, forage ●Fordson on steel & Hubley tractor w/ loader.

Freemasonry. group was instrumental ●Cat M316D, 320DL, & 385C excavators. harvester, discs, wagons, rakes, & mower. ●IH F12 & 8-16 on steel wide front tractors. ●JD 44 manure spreader.●JD 856 cultivator. ●Cat 365B “L” Series II excavator.

Masons are taught to in piquing his interest ●IH “C”, “H”, “M”, & “MTA” tractors. ●Cat 416 backhoe. ●Cat 226B skid loader. ●JD 1590 drill.●JD 6350 MoCo. discbine. in becoming involved judge their actions ●IH 100, 140, 186, 195, 230, & 245 tractors. ●JD 348, 567, & 854 balers. ●JD 6X4 gator. ●Cat CB-534DXW asphalt compactors. earlier in his life. ●IH 300, 335, 350, 400, 450, & W450 tractors. by the square: Is ●JD grab & go combine w/ power elevator. ●Cat AP600D & AP655D pavers.

“I became interested ●IH 460, 504, 506, 544, 600, & 656 tractors. what they are doing ●Cat 611, 623G, & 627G scrapers. ●JD X324, 635, & 7700 mowers. mainly because I was so ●IH 756, 806, 1456, 1466, & 2236 tractors. ●Cat 725 & 730 articulated trucks. ●McCormick Deering manure spreader. upright and true? ●IH 4255, 4366, 4994, 5240, & 21206 tractors. interested in the history ●Cat 772, 775E, & 777D off highway trucks. ●NH mixermill, baler, & flatbed wagon.

Masons are taught to [of the Masons],” Sheedy ●MF 3070, New Holland T8 & T8050 tractors. ●Cat 924G 981G, NR16N, & 247B2 loaders. ●NH CR9090 combine.●Old metal truck. ●NH T770, TN75, & TC33DA w.f. tractors. use the compasses observed. “I’d known a ●Cat R1700G underground mining loader. ●Structo Telephone Co. & rock trucks. ●Oliver 1950T, & G1355 wide front tractors. ●Cat dealer service truck & mural truck. ●Texaco gas pump. ●Lincoln wagon. few people who were to circumscribe ●Oliver 60, 70, 88, narrow front tractors.

Masons and when I ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES COAL OIL LAMPS – SELL @ 1PM their desires and ●Oliver 880 twin engine limited edition tractor. found out about the ●(12) - Pocket watches w/ 7 running. ●Clock. ●JD “A”, “B”, “BI”, “G”, H, MI, MT, & “R” tractors. keep their actions ●1939, 49, 53, 1960-65 Canada Silver Dollars. principals and goal to ●JD 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 320, & 330 tractors. within due bounds. ●(13) - 1940 - 1965 Canada Silver 50₵. take good men and ●JD 420, 520, 530, 620, 730, & 730G tractors.

In essence, the ●(16) - 1883 - 1964 Canada Silver 25₵. ●JD 950, 2010, 2020, 2440, & 2520 tractors. make them better, I ●1856 Nova Scotia ½₵ & 1₵. ●1871 PEI 1₵. square and compass desired to join.” Sheedy ●JD 2755, 3010, 3020, 4010, & 4020 tractors. ●1844 Province of Canada ½₵.●Bank Notes. ●Aladdin #6 brass coal oil lamp. ●JD 4230, 4320D, 4450, & 4620 tractors. are tools which has been a member ●Motion & table lamps. ●Wooden sailboats. ●Aladdin #7 & #8 English Brass coal oil lamps. ●JD 4650, 5010, 6030, & 6140D tractors. since 1998, acquiring Freemasons use to ●Variety of Vaseline, Satin, & Depression glass. ●Aladdin #9, #10, #11, & #12 coal oil lamps. ●JD 6210, 6310, 6410, 7420, & 7630 tractors. ●Wurlitzer framed advertisements.●Ornaments. ●Aladdin #12 brass coal oil lamp. remind themselves the title of Worshipful ●JD 8130, 8220, 8320R, & 8420 tractors.

Brother after he was a ●Rogers Golden Syrup tin set.●Stereoscope. ●Aladdin Oriental silver coal oil lamp. ●JD 8430, 8530, & 9530 tractors. to be good people ●1910 Cadillac homemade wooden car.

Worshipful Master at ●(2)-1868 -Ripley double finger coal oil lamps. and treat others well. ●Alladin metal lunchkit.●Coca-Cola pencil box. ●(4) – Finger & Banquet coal oil lamps. one time, which he clas●Convex picture frame.●Kid’s steel wheel wagon. ●Red banquet, plum, & green coal oil lamps. sifies as a Ballot box ●Hohner Verdi III accordion & case. ●Endtable. ●Satin & milk glass banquet coal oil lamps.

Chairman-type figure Similar to any other ●Butter churn. ●Mason jar. ●Matchboxes. ●Washington Drape clear & pink coal oil lamps of the Lodge. He said his ●Alberta Brand creamery butter paper roll. ballot box, except Auctioneer's Note: After a lifetime of collecting, experience of being in ●Prince Albert crimp cut pipe tobacco tin. ●Versatile 1150 4WD & White 6810 tractors. building & repairing toys Gerald is downsizing and it employs white the Lodge has been ben●Evening purses.●Brass transit.●Barn lantern. has decided to auction his collection of toys, lamps, ●IH 82 p/t combine.●Gleaner R72 combine. and black marbles and antiques; COMPLETELY UNRESERVED!! ●Kid’s wooden table & white chairs. eficial in developing ●Case IH 2388, 8120, &9120 combines. to vote. White are ●Masking tape & paper w/ roller.●Painted eggs. For further info. call Gerald @ (780) 582-3514 OR ●JD 95, 2266, 7720, 9510, & 9870 combines. character and making Dunkle Auctions @ 1-877-UP4BIDS (874-2437). ●Folding wooden tape measures. ●MF 8780 & Oliver Grainmaster combines. used to accept, black friends he may not have G.S.T. Will Be Charged Where Applicable AB License #209769 Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C to reject. More than encountered in another two black marbles in manner.

“I now say to other box and a potential people I’ve met men that Freemason is not BOX 545, CASTOR, ALBERTA I’d never had a chance Auctioneers Cashiers going to be member. to have met otherwise,” Sale Site/Sale Day:(403) 575-5388 & 740-6251 Dwayne Dunkle Deanna Dunkle This is where the Tel: 1-(877) 874-2437(UP4BIDS) he said. “I’ve met some Cal Herder Carol Freimark phrase ‘black balled’ really great people and Pam Dunkle Doug Johnson you have something in originated.

GERALD & RUTH HEISZ SATURDAY, MARCH 29/14 – 10AM

Location: C astor Community H all – Casto r, AB