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Lacombe county ...................... 2 Clearview schools .................... 2 Clive council ............................ 3 Forestburg council ................... 3 Big Valley council .................... 3 Stettler county ......................... 4 Delburne council ..................... 4 Kneehill county ....................... 5 Agriculture ..........................8 - 9 Oilfield Services .................... 15 Classifieds/Careers .......... 16 - 17

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LACOMBE COUNTY

Improving Internet service near Clive, Joffre If at first you don’t succeed try again and that’s exactly what Lacombe County plans to do in an effort to bring better Internet service to the Joffre, Haynes and Clive area.

Council, at its Nov. 27 meeting, unanimously agreed to reapply for about $700,000 through the province’s Final Mile Rural Connectivity. Lacombe County would kick in 25 per cent of the project costs, or about $237,500.

Tim Timmons, Manager of Corporate Services for Lacombe County said a tier one tower would be built in Clive, which would beam a signal to a tier two tower to Joffre/Haynes.

The county applied for the funding in 2012 but were advised by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development in 2013 that their application wasn’t approved.

“They disputed our claim that the area was under-serviced,” said Timmons.

But last week Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development contacted the county advising them to resubmit their application because it appeared to have some merit and additional funding has

recently become available.

The county has to update the 2012 information used for the original grant application, which will cost about $18,000.

After being turned down by the province in 2013, the county worked on another strategy for improving Internet service east of Lacombe.

Council and administration met with several Internet service providers to find out if they had plans to improve service to that area.

This past August, CCI Wireless made a presentation to council on its plans for a wireless broadband service for the rural areas of Lacombe County.

They asked for council’s endorsement of their application for Industry Canada’s Connecting Canadians Grant Program.

Their application was submitted but hasn’t been approved or declined yet. The county’s application to the province could leverage the CCI project, said Timmons.

And if CCI isn’t approved, the funds would help with their initial project.

Regional water

Lacombe County accepted the Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission 2015 operating budget as information with no objections.

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“It’s a status quo budget,” said Keith Boras, manager environmental and protective services, at the county’s meeting Nov. 27.

Water rates are staying the same at $2.85 per cubic metre.

The water commission’s 2015 projected operating revenue is $573,850 with $827,810 in expenditures and shortfall of $253,960.

Starting Jan. 1, 2015 Lacombe County will take over responsibility for the management of this commission.

The participating communities will put in, towards the 2015 debenture costs: Alix $48,503, Bashaw $18,489, Lacombe county $26,934, Mirror $11,128, Clive $13,244, Edberg $4,506, Ferintosh $5,280, New Norway $8,772, Duhamel $1,101, and Camrose County $34,038.

Included in the 2015 budget is $8,060 towards reserves for maintenance until the fund reaches $100,000.

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A student’s potential is not fixed or known, according to Clearview Superintendent Peter Barron. Clearview School District is updating their curriculum to ensure students have the right tools and encouragement to realize their potential.

Rob Rathwell, Coordinator of Administrative and Instructional Support for Clearview presented the board with a Curriculum Development update.

He explained that provincial policy is making a shift toward student centred learning.

According to Alberta Education, student centred/personalized learning is structured so the content and pace of learning are driven more by the abilities and interests of the individual student.

Rathwell also touched on Premier Prentice’s education mandate which encourages “coherent grading acceptable to Albertans, the basics (reading, writing, arithmetic), and incorporates 21st century competencies such as innovation, communication and critical thinking.”

Financial statements

Associate Superintendent Peter Neale presented the board with the 2013/14 financial statements as well as the 2014/15 final fall budget.

“Overall as a division we did break

even,” Neale stated, regarding the 2013/14 school year. The board approved the 2014/15 Fall budget.

Neale advised the board that Clearview would be implementing an online payment system this year that would allow parents to pay for school fees through a website portal.

Currently, school generated funds are handled by the school staff.

Safe workplace

A safe workplace is important to Clearview School District.

Neale walked Clearview trustees through a new training program designed to standardize health and safety practices across the district.

Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety legislation requires that employers do what they reasonably can to protect the health and safety of employees.

The goal of the program is to see safety practices become second nature in the work environment.

“The win for us is when employees want to have safety in their day,” stated Neale.

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Contributing amounts are: Alix $2,273, Bashaw $866, Lacombe county $1,262, Mirror $521, Clive $621, Edberg $211, Ferintosh $247, New Norway $411, Duhamel $52, and Camrose County $1,595.

There are no reserves yet for replacement parts, Boras told council.

“That’s a challenge the board has,” he said. “We are struggling with that. It’s not been a popular item for members, it could ad considerably to water costs.”

Boras added that the commission has to “find some new members in this commission to get the rates down.”

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Review Reporter Sgt. Whitney Benoit from the Blackfalds RCMP Detachment, which polices Clive and area, gave a presentation to Village of Clive council and the message was that Clive is a safe community with a low crime rate.

Last year’s crime rate statistics are similar to this year. The total number of person crimes last year was eight with three this year.

There were 16 property crime files last year with 17 Benoit year-to-date this year.

There were four criminal code weapons and disturbing the peace crimes in 2013 and four year-to-date this year. In 2013 there were 28 files and 24 year to date in 2014.

Sgt. Benoit, at Clive’s regular meeting Nov. 24, also outlined safety measures for

thing is we also have to get back to the community such as lock your homes knowing our neighbours.” and vehicles and don’t leave valuables in Staff Sgt. Morrison said that people on plain view. the farm often work in town or the cities But rural residents can become a target and don’t get a chance to know their to would-be thieves. neighbours.

“We are having people “It’s not there anymore,” said come out of the cities and Staff Sgt. Morrison. “We need making easy marks of to get back to being a people that either live on the community.” acreages or farms,” said Clive and area is served by Blackfalds RCMP Staff Sgt. Blackfalds RCMP Detachment, Ken Morrison. “It’s occurwhich used to be called Red ring pretty much Deer Rural until it moved to everywhere in rural areas.

Blackfalds in 2010. They have a “It’s living in today’s satellite office in Clive and in world,” he added. “We’re not Gasoline Alley. that world where we can Morrison Blackfalds RCMP has 21 offileave our doors unlocked cers with the Town of anymore. We’re not that Blackfalds paying for six officers and the world where we can leave our keys in the remainder by the province. tractor anymore, or leave the garage door This year the province approved two open with thousands of dollars of tools sitmore officers for Blackfalds and the Town ting there. of Blackfalds approved one more. One We have to start locking things up. We have to put up more lighting and the other position has been filled and the other two are expected to be filled by the spring.

Staff Sgt. Morrison said even though the crime rates are low some crimes aren’t reported. He urges people to call in incidents and to report suspicious activity.

“That truck driving by and going into someone’s yard, we need to know that intelligence. We may not be able to act on it today but with those bits of information

coming in we are often able to solve other crimes.” And communities need to take ownership as well.

“Lock your doors, lock your vehicles,” said Staff Sgt. Morrison. “Don’t blame the cops because your car got stolen and you left your keys in it. We can’t be everywhere all the time.”

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Snow removal may become easier for Forestburg Debra Johnston

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Winter snow removal may become easier for Forestburg public works if Bylaw 11:2014 is passed.

Forestburg council gave first reading to the bylaw that bans overnight parking on 50th Street from 48th to 50th Avenue between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.

In past winters, vehicles parked on the block overnight prevented proper plowing.

Council opted to do first reading only in order to give affected parties a chance to provide feedback.

Capital projects will proceed for 2015 with council approving the slightly more than $1.3 million budget.

Expenditures will include purchase of a snow blower, completion of the water treatment plant, water main replacement and land payment/subdivision planning.

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The community garden is one step closer to becoming a reality for next spring. Communities in Bloom indicated to council that they are willing to collaborate with Forestburg on the project.

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groups in other communities to retain activities, like forming joint hockey teams or initiating more community activities to keep facilities open.

“If we don’t have schools in our communities, people won’t move here,” declared Approved grants Yvette Cassidy to Big Valley Council at the Council approved three grants to supNov. 27 regular ZCassidy, who is the Big port community activities. The Children’s Valley School trustee, commended Big Christmas Party will receive $500, the Ag Valley School and the village for the Society’s Family Fun Skate $1000 and Big efforts they have made on behalf of stuValley Library’s Community dents and families to keep Big Valley Programming will receive $2,200.

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CAO White believes the municipal Minimum Tax Levy census planned for Big Valley next year Discussion regarding the minimum tax will aid Big Valley School in determining levy was tabled until next council demographics for the village making meeting. Currently, the minimum is $400. future planning easier.

Council agreed with Cassidy in recognizing a trend where families are relocating from urban centres to places like Big Valley.

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STETTLER COUNTY

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Stettler County residents can speak their minds at a town hall meeting scheduled for Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at Waverly Community Hall in Erskine.

Coun. Joe Gendre, Erskine-Buffalo Lake, called for the meeting to hear feedback from ratepayers.

County council approved the request at the Nov. 12 meeting and agreed that it should be

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open to all county residents.

A new Erskine subdivision may be the first property in the hamlet to connect to the Shirley McClellan water line. Council is considering a request from the developer for connection. Currently, the water system does not service Erskine although the line runs by the hamlet.

Councillors discussed the options available for the developer and other Erskine residents interested in connection. Most residents have their own water wells.

CAO Tim Fox explained that the county currently has no water policy in place for Erskine but that the county would “endeavour to address the need for the applicant to get water,” referring to the developer.

Ivan Purdy and Chris Dovbniak of the Scenic Sands Community Association appeared before council to request that the county apply for a grant from the Alberta Community Resilience Program (ACRP) on behalf of Scenic Sands. The Association would use the grant for

berm and erosion repair.

ACRP grants are for projects that support long-term resilience to flood and drought events, according to the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development website and are only available to governing municipalities.

Assistant CAO Yvette Cassidy commented that erosion of berms seemed to be a consistent problem for all Buffalo Lake communities. She questioned whether a grant application should possibly cover all the communities.

Both Purdy and Dovbniak agreed that Scenic Sands would not have a problem working with other communities on a joint application. Council agreed to sponsor the grant application.

Historic asset assessment

An historic asset assessment may be in the works for the county.

Council was very receptive to the idea of an assessment following a presentation by Kenneth Favrholdt,

manager of Donalda Museum and Forest Hagen, according to Reeve Wayne Nixon.

Favrholdt explained that historic assets encompassed a broad range of tangible and intangible elements from buildings to stories. The assessment would provide a complete inventory of local heritage resources and lay the groundwork for economic opportunities like tourism.

“We’re always looking for something that helps economic development,” Reeve Nixon stated. “There are a lot of places around the county that we may not know so well.”

The estimated cost to complete the one-year project would be about $30,000 said Favrholdt.

Council agreed to assist the delegation in researching funding options for the project.

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Delburne Council wants to engage residents in reviewing the newest draft of Delburne’s Landuse Bylaw.

The Nov. 19 open house held to introduce the bylaw to ratepayers was “well presented but poorly attended,” according to Mayor Ray Reckseidler.

At council’s Nov. 25 regular meeting, Coun.

Darlene Dushanek suggested they might reach more people if a display was set up during Snowflake Saturday.

Snowflake Saturday will take place on Dec. 13 and features a number of events like Christmas craft sales, hayrides, sporting events and a gingerbread house contest.

A public hearing for the bylaw will be held Jan. 27 and the draft is available for download on the village website.

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Divisional meeting called for Division 7 Debra Johnston Review Reporter An otherwise productive meeting rapidly declined into a finger-pointing match at Kneehill County’s Nov. 25 council meeting.

“I was appalled and hurt by some of the accusations,” stated Coun. Calhoun regarding comments made at the recent Huxley Town Hall meeting held primarily for ratepayers to discuss council’s disciplining of Coun. Bobby Painter.

While Coun. Calhoun did not attend the meeting, Reeve Bob Long and Coun. Ken Hoppins did attend. Coun. Calhoun requested that the Huxley meeting item be added to the council meeting agenda for discussion.

Coun. Calhoun boisterously defended council’s record on issues and took aim at Coun. Painter as did Reeve Long.

Reeve Long directly blamed Coun.

Painter for the confusion citing “lack of leadership with that councillor.”

“One of the things that shocked me was there was a lot of stuff that was not factual,” said Reeve Long.

“I’m disappointed that ratepayers aren’t getting the right information.” Coun.

Calhoun said, stating that any ratepayer can ask any councillor any question at any time.

Coun. Painter remained silent throughout most of the discussion except to respond to Reeve Long’s criticism about his leadership.

“My ratepayers feel I am representing them well.”

To sort out grievances, Coun. Calhoun motioned that Coun. Painter be required to hold a divisional meeting in Division 7 which council passed. The meeting will be held at the Huxley Community Hall, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Earlier in the meeting, council heard from two delegations.

The Huxley Historical Society was looking for support and direction from council regarding the Huxley Community Hall.

The Society is looking at the option of building a new hall, possibly in stages and hoping Kneehill County can help financially.

“The only money we generate is our casino and that’s every three years,” stated Rick Vickery, who presented the idea to council.

One option the Society was investigating was to have the county provide a loan, to be paid back over time with casino funds.

Council agreed that they would need to see more information including a business plan prior to making a commitment.

“We’ll certainly give these requests consideration,” stated Reeve Long.

CAO Brad Tucker of Canadian Badlands Tourism (CBT) had an enthusiastic presentation to council regarding tourism opportunities in the Badlands.

“Within this region are incredible assets,” said Tucker. CBT’s vision is to raise the profile of the Badlands to the same level as the Canadian Rockies.

In order to do that, CBT is looking for input from their 62 municipal shareholders on direction and development of local tourism resources.

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It’s not fair, it’s annoying, but it’s politics

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ECA Review Journalist There is one thing that can be said about Alberta, we are Conservative. We move from the far right (Social Credit, Ralph Klein and Wildrose) to Progressive (Lougheed and Prentice). This philosophical bent has been in power since 1935 and is not likely to change any time soon.

The Wildrose Party has taken it on the chin recently, but regardless they have successfully made Alberta a better province simply by being an effective opposition. Opposition parties don’t get the accolades in a democracy, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t very important. They are the ones who remind the governing party that they are to serve all people not just themselves or a select few.

The abuses of the Redford government are gone, the Alberta government air fleet is on its way out after more than 40 years and accountability seems to be on the upswing under Premier Prentice. There is hope that the working relationship with municipalities, Alberta Health Services, school boards and aboriginals will improve. The discussions on land use, opposition parties property rights, industrial development, pipelines don’t get the accolades in and the environment will likely be more broadly a democracy, but that considered and open forward. doesn’t mean they aren’t moving I’ve heard many in the Wildrose Party say the very important.

Prentice has stolen all their ideas. They are absolutely right. Prentice, unlike his two predecessors, listened to the people.

It’s not fair, it’s annoying, but it’s politics. The NDP federally has never been in power, but many of our widely accepted and appreciated social policies, including the much beloved universal health care program, comes directly from the pages of New Democrat policy.

For the good of the province, it is encumbent that the Wildrose Party re-group. Alberta needs a strong opposition.

The Wildrose has proven that they are up to the challenge.

Without the Wildrose we would never have known about the excesses of Allison Redford.

But it needs to be said, much of what Allison Redford did in terms of personal entitlement, Ralph Klein had also done.

In fact, Klein’s abuse of the Alberta government air fleet was much more egregious. But without an effective opposition during his term, he remains a hero and Redford a villain.

Not fair. But again politics isn’t fair.

A lot of Wildrose members recently criticized their leadership for running a negative campaign during the four by-elections. They felt that the negative attack ads backfired.

But leader, Danielle Smith, should be given some slack. The model used was that which has been successfully deployed by the Conservatives for the last three federal elections.

Discredit the personal character of opposition leaders while pumping up one’s own pure virtues.

The Wildrose Party is at a crossroads. They need to work towards regaining their momentum to be seen as a credible government-in-waiting. They must guard against becoming a fringe party representing narrow views espoused by antienvironmentalists and social conservatives.

Even in Alberta, that does not a majority make!

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by Rick Strankman gay-straight alliance legislation, In the current fall session of the yet-to-be released Bill 10. In the Alberta Legislature an Bill 10, the Premier said students Opposition Private Member’s Bill will be able to appeal to school 202, The Safe and Inclusive boards, but those boards will Schools Statutes Amendment have the final say on the estabAct, 2014, has been tabled in the lishment of any sanctioned house. Since the Bill was tabled groups within the school. my office has received an Both pieces of legisunprecedented amount of lation deal with feedback; more than any unacceptable bulissue to date. lying and I applaud Bill 202 calls for the all the members who removal of Section 11.1 of support the spirit of the Alberta Human these initiatives for Rights Act which affirms their efforts. in law a parent’s ability to The safety of all have their child excluded, Albertans is parawithout academic penmount to achieving a Strankman alty, from instruction, society that is equiexercises, and the use of table for all instructional materials that deal Albertans as laid out in the primarily and explicitly with Canadian Charter of Rights and religion, sexuality, or sexual ori- Freedoms, which ensures that entation. Section 11.1 also everyone has the right to life, librequires that school boards erty and security of the person. notify parents when students In our modern world where will be receiving instruction that information travels faster than at includes subject matter that any time in history, the idea of deals primarily and explicitly citizen-initiated referenda is with religion, human sexuality becoming a more practical soluor sexual orientation, allowing tion to settling Legislative the opportunity for a parent to disputes. It has always been my have their child opt out. belief that in any healthy democThis past Thursday, the govracy, ultimate power must reside ernment announced it would be with electorate. In order to legitiintroducing their own mize this type of referenda the

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support thresholds for both must be high enough to ensure that only petitions with exceptionally strong grassroots support are permitted to proceed to a vote. As with all legislation, all proposed initiatives must be constitutionally sound and kept within the parameters of the provincial budget.

Of concern to most respondents is the potential effect both Bills have on the rights of parents. As your member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, I will be asked to vote on these pieces of legislation and any forthcoming amendments, my vote; will be determined by the feedback of the Drumheller/ Stettler constituents. Not having the ability to impose citizen-initiated referenda, I would like to invite any concerned constituents to submit your opinions.

I truly believe in the Wildrose policy of mandating that all votes in the Legislature and caucus be free and that they transparently reported to the public to ensure proper representation of Albertans. Your participation will contribute to that goal.

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Bill 10, the Act to Amend the Alberta Bill of Rights to Protect our Children will provide students with a safer learning environment while respecting parental rights and the autonomy of school boards.

This legislation supports a zerotolerance attitude towards bullying and discrimination based on sexual orientation or any other grounds.

It also enshrines the right of parents to make informed decisions regarding the education of their children, and the responsibility of elected school boards.

“We are taking action to protect children while respecting the roles of parents and school boards. We are also making a clear and unambiguous commitment to equality

for the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender Questioning (LGBTQ) community,” said Premier Jim Prentice.

Bill 10 will ensure students who wish to establish clubs that promote caring, respectful and safe learning environments, including gay-straight alliances, have clear recourse if their request is denied.

Students and/or their parents will have the ability to appeal any such decisions to their elected school boards.

“This legislation ensures parents’ rights and core values are supported and sustained. At the same time, it makes a strong statement that bullying for any reason is unacceptable, and that our schools must be safe and respectful places for all students, ” said

Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Jonathan Denis.

Bill 10 proposes amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights, the Alberta Human Rights Act, the School Act and the Education Act. The proposed legislation will: • Add sexual orientation to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Alberta Bill of Rights • Enshrine the rights of parents to make informed decisions respecting the education of their children in the Alberta Bill of Rights.

• Repeal Section 11.1 of the Alberta Human Rights Act and address parental withdrawal of children from instruction on religion and human sexuality in the Education Act and the School Act;

• Amend the School Act to 440 4037 include a 780 definition of bullying; and • Amend the School Act to enhance the student code of conduct to support caring,

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Moving forward with feasibility study was agreed these two goals would remain with date changes.

Elections were held with Vickey Horkoff remaining as chair, Russell Hillis as vice chair and Sandra Kulyk as secretary/treasurer. Directors are Randy Kulyk, Shelly Cook, Diane Schmidt, Jackie Brigley, Barry Brigley and Bernie Danylyshen.

The society will again seek quotes for the feasibility study and Horkoff opened up discussion on fundraising ideas however it was determined that a more defined project should be in place before setting out for more fundraising.

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Some discussion centered around a possible name change due to what seems to be confusion for some that the Coronation & District Wellness Society is the same as the ChooseWell committee however no decision was made as it was questionable as to who was confusing the two.

Meetings were established for 2015 to be the last Thursday of each month at the Town Office with January 29 as the next meeting where it is hopeful a company can be chosen for the feasibility study.

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University Extension Service I am going to say this three times: A producer does not need to know all the mathematics, justifications or scientific “who done it” aspects of breed association expected progeny differences (EPDs). These EPDs are available to all purebred and commercial producers, so use them. The behind-the-scenes professionals will finetune this terrific tool for beef producers.

The other day, while watching cattle sell, the variation was obvious. This is not to say that all variation can be managed, but the thought of the genetic source of the cattle certainly was on my mind.

Single-colored cattle do not mean similarity in genetic background. For example, black hair coats are the result of a dominant allele, so technically, all cattle need is one allele or gene to express a black hair coat. While there are many modifying genes, the bottom line is hair coat color has nothing to do with overall genetic uniformity in beef cattle. So what does?

It begins by accepting the fact that all bulls are not created equally. Bulls may look similar, but they are not genetically equal.

Genetic uniformity starts at home by selecting good bulls through knowledgeable and informed selection and implementing focused production goals for clear outcomes relevant to beef cattle production.

A visit to the many breed association websites proves the point. Because we started discussing cattle with black hair color, let’s go to the American Angus Association website at http://www.angus.org.

Like many websites, the association’s business affairs are up front. There are opportunities to market calves or even get involved with the breed. However, associations are larger than simply managing a breed of cattle. The association is the home of the genetic database.

For the second time: A producer does not need to know all the mathematics, justifications or scientific “who done it” aspects of breed association expected progeny differences (EPDs). These EPDs are available to all purebred and commercial producers, so use them. The behind-the-scenes professionals will finetune this terrific tool for beef producers.

Let’s continue at http://www.angus.org.

Although there are multiple ways to get to the Angus EPDs, let’s find the tab that references “Management.” Click on it and move down to the “Sire Evaluation Report.” Click on the “Sire Evaluation Report” and a screen will come up that lists several interesting options.

This will be the primary screen needed by someone looking for bulls. A review of traits available can be found at “How to Read the Results – Definitions.”

The definitions are needed to remind producers how the selection of a particular trait will impact future beef cattle performance. The definitions are not complicated, but understanding them is important, particularly if a producer

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chooses to use the index traits that associations have developed.

Let’s keep it simple, at least for the traits we want to review. We want to find the genetic information available on bulls. Again, do not get lost in the numerous additional tabs. Go back to the “Sire Evaluation Report” and we will end this discussion on the “Breed Averages for EPD and $Values” table.

Those numbers are indicative of the average EPD value for each particular trait.

Knowing those numbers will help a producer meet production goals.

For the Dickinson Research Extension Center, the traits of interest for the average nonparent Angus bull include EPD values for birth weight of 1.8 pounds, weaning weight of 49 pounds, yearling weight of

85 pounds, milk production of 24 pounds, rib-eye area of .46 square inch and a marbling score of .47. Those are real numbers. However, the real question is how to raise the percentile threshold selection pressure while still being able to afford the bull.

For the third time: A producer does not need to know all the mathematics, justifications or scientific “who done it” aspects of breed association expected progeny differences (EPDs). These EPDs are available to all purebred and commercial producers, so use them. The behind-the-scenes professionals will fine-tune this terrific tool for beef producers.

The competition is using EPDs, so use them to find the right bull, pay the right price and sell the right calves.

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• Miller Brothers – 70 Tan & TWF and Red & RBZ Heifers bred to Red Angus Bulls on June 17.

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Friday, December 5 - 9 AM - Presort Calf Sale & Regular Sale of Butcher Cows and Bulls Wednesday, December 10 - Noon - Bred Heifer & Stock Cow Sale featuring: • Herb & Pat Reichert dispersal of 65 Red & Tan Cows bred to Limousine & Simmental Bulls on June 1st.

• Complete Dispersal for Motley Farms – 140 BLK & BBF Cows bred to Black Angus July 1 for 60 days. Also selling 25 Open Replacement Heifers and 6 Black Angus Bulls.

• Pernitsky Farms – 12 Simmental/Angus cross Heifers bred Red Angus to calve Feb 15. 5 Red, RWF young Cows bred Red Angus and Simmental to start calving Feb 15.

• Reichert Bros – 76 Red, RBF, & RWF Simmental/Angus Heifers. Bred Red Angus June 25.

• Grant & Jay Hager – 30 BLK & BBF Angus/Simmental Heifers bred to Black Angus June 30 for 45 days, and 15 Red & RBF Simmental/Angus Heifers bred to Red Angus June 30 for 45 days.

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The holiday season is about more than just rushing to stores to stock up on presents. Socializing and hosting friends and family members to catch up on a year’s worth of news also makes this time of year so special.

Before friends and family arrive, holiday hosts must take steps to prepare their homes for their guests. The following home prep plan can make relatively easy work of tidying up the house and ensuring it is inviting to guests.

Start with the entrance

Hosting can motivate homeowners to finish certain home improvement projects that enhance the appearance of their homes. Tidy up your home’s entryway to make it more welcoming. Be sure the front door and walkways are well lit. Remove obstructions and trim back bushes and other plant life. Festive decorations can brighten up the space.

Don’t forget a welcome mat to reinforce to guests that they truly are welcome at your home.

Quick cleaning

Sometimes the joy of hosting can be overshadowed by the task of preparing for your guests.

Although a thorough cleaning of the home is great if you have the

time, it may not be necessary. Go from room to room identifying spaces that are in need of a thorough cleaning. Spend time in the kitchen clearing clutter from the counters and make sure the dining space is clean and the table is presentable. A table runner and a centerpiece of festive flowers can brighten up the space instantly.

Fluff cushions on sofas and give floors or carpets a quick vacuuming. Always be sure the bathrooms are clean and fresh, with laundered hand towels at the ready. Children’s bedrooms and other areas of the house may not require such a critical eye. Simply keep doors closed in off-limits rooms.

Create a guest sanctuary

Overnight guests should have a designated space they can use as a retreat. If you do not have a guest room, consider having children bunk with one another and designating one of the kids’ rooms for your guests. Fresh linens, an alarm clock, a television, and Internet access are nice touches.

A guest room also can be set up in a den or office with a pull-out sofa bed. Provide access to a nearby bathroom so guests can enjoy some privacy.

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Locally made products

Locally made products make great holiday gifts. Such gifts are not produced halfway around the world, meaning they don’t contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming like products that need to be flown or driven across the globe. Craft fairs and artisan shops are good sources for locally made gifts, which also are a great way to support businesses in your community.

Gifts of service

A massage or music or tutoring sessions are examples of gifts of service. These gifts do not require much use of natural resources, and recipients find their personal nature very thoughtful. Gifts of service also can include tasks you do yourself for the gift recipient, rather than paying another person to handle.

For example, teach a senior member of your family how to navigate their new smartphone or agree to help them shop for groceries.

Natural gifts

Natural gifts are among the most environmentally friendly ones you can give.

Foodies may appreciate an herb-growing kit that enables them to experiment with freshly picked basil or thyme in the kitchen, while tree-growing kits and flower seed packets are nice stocking stuffers for budding gardeners.

Offer to purchase a living Christmas tree for a relative, so that he or she can plant the evergreen after the holidays have come and gone.

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Stock up on supplies

Purchase extra travel-sized toiletries at the drug store so your guests’ needs are covered in case they forget something. Store them in a zip-top bag and let guests know where these items are kept.

Purchase a guest set of towels, sheets and pillowcases. Keep these in an air-tight storage bag or bin, so when guests arrive, they will have their own set of linens.

Launder these linens after use.

Stock up on food

Ask guests which foods and beverages they prefer and try to have some on hand. Use your spare time to prepare some meals and freeze them. This way if someone drops by unexpectedly, you can simply defrost a meal and have it ready in no time. Keep a tin of cookies and tea bags ready for those who pop in for a snack and conversation.

With the holiday season in full swing, holiday hosts must ready their homes for overnight guests.

Eco-friendly gift ideas Giving eco-friendly gifts is now easier than ever before. As more and more people are conscious of reducing their impact on the planet, the demand for environmentally conscious products and services has grown.

Choosing earth-friendly gifts is not only generous, but gift-givers also can rest assured they’re doing their part to safeguard natural resources for future generations. The following are some gift ideas for the eco-conscious people on your holiday shopping list.

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Trent and Leah Erickson hereby offer for sale by tender the following briefly described property subject to the reservations and exceptions contained in the existing certificates of title: NE 2-39-18 W4, containing 160 acres more or less; (hereinafter called the “Property”).

The sale of the Property is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: 1. Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the Property’s size/ measurement, condition or environmental status.

2. The Property contains approximately 160 cultivated acres.

3. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. 4. Tenders will be received by Landman Reule Law Office no later than 12:00 o’clock noon on January 5, 2015 and should be delivered in a sealed envelope marked “Erickson Tenders”. Please note: Landman Reule Law Office will be closed January 1st and 2nd, 2015.

5. Buyer must provide Landman Reule Law Office with a deposit by way of certified cheque or bank draft equal to 10% of the purchase price within 5 business days of the Buyer receiving notice that their tender has been accepted by the Vendor.

6. The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before January 30th, 2015 (“Possession Date”).

7. Property taxes to be adjusted as of Possession Date.

8. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Please provide contact information, including a phone number, with the tender.

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Recycled goods

When many people think of recycling, they tend to picture piles of discarded plastic bottles, glass jars and aluminum cans. While the end product of many of these recycled pieces is new cans, bottles and jars, recycled materials also can be turned into new and unique pieces.

Trivets and spoon rests made from recycled and melted wine bottles make for clever and attractive gifts. Recycled fire extinguishers have been turned into vases, and you can even find bike parts that have been used to make wind chimes and belts if you know where to shop.

Antiques

New, shiny gifts are not the only ones that have appeal. Gifting a sentimental piece of family history is an earth-friendly way to share the holidays. Pass down a cherished piece of jewelry or, if you do not have anything in your own collection, browse antique shops for items that have interesting histories.

The holiday season is often a time of excess, but giving doesn’t have to be detrimental to the environment. Givers can seek out earth-friendly gifts and share even more this time of year.

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from your Stettler area businesses

At Christmas it’s customary to thank those who have helped us throughout the year.

In this spirit, we would like to extend our sincerest thanks to our clients and friends.

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A look back at popular toys from years past Many gifts have earned “must-have” a comic designed to parody established status over the years, and although many popular comics of the early 1980s. The of these gifts are forgotten by the time the concept of genetically mutated turtles who next holiday season comes around, cerpossessed ninja skills quickly caught on tain products have remained timeless. and the TMNT franchise expanded to teleHere’s a look at some of the toys that have vision shows and scores of complementary made their mark over the last several merchandise. decades.

Beanie Babies: Ty Inc. introduced a Rubik’s Cube: The Rubik’s Cube series of plush toys filled with tiny plastic reached the height of its popularity during pellets instead of traditional polyester the 1980s, when the colorful game puzzle stuffing in 1993. These pellets made the was mass-marketed to the public. dolls flexible and cuddly, which played a Hungarian sculptor and professor of role in their popularity. Throughout the architecture Erno Rubik actually 1990s, children collected as many of the invented what he dubbed the “Magic Beanie Babies as they could, though some Cube” a decade prior. Since the product’s of the dolls were more coveted than inception, millions of Rubik’s Cubes have others. Ty ceased production of Beanie been sold across the globe, making it one Babies in 1999 with a bear called “The your reader’s quotebut from the document or use this of the[Grab top-selling puzzlesattention and toys.with a greatEnd,” it wasn’t long before new Beanie Cabbage Patch Kids: Adults stormed Babies were manufactured for a new space to emphasize a key point. To place this text box anywhere on the page, justgenstores in the mid 1980s for Cabbage Patch eration of children to collect. drag it.]

Kids, which became one of the most popTickle Me Elmo: The hottest toy of the ular toys of the decade. Designed by art 1996 giving season was Tickle Me Elmo, a student Xavier Roberts, Cabbage Patch plush doll based on the beloved Sesame Kids began as dolls called “Little People.”

Street monster. When prompted, Elmo The dolls were marketed with a fantaswould laugh, giggle and gyrate to the tical story about a cabbage patch in a delight of kids and adults alike. Tickle Me magical valley, where dolls were born and Elmo caused mass frenzy at stores during awaited their adoption into loving homes. the 1996 holiday season, as shoppers Cabbage Patch Kids have been produced swarmed toy stores to get their hands on by a number of different toy manufacthe top toy of the year. turers through the years, and shoppers Nintendo DS: The Nintendo DS, first can still find new incarnations at stores offered in 2004, was the first Nintendo today. console released in North America before Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: it was released in Japan. With its dual Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles started as screens (the lower being a touchscreen)

and portability factor, the handheld device became one of the most popular gifts for young gamers.

Zhu Zhu Pets: Interactive, robotic hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets first appeared on the scene in 2009. Their name was derived from Mandarin Chinese and translates to “little pig.” These small toys could be set to explore their environment or simply emit cooing sounds in the “nurturing mode.”

Nintendo Wii: In addition to the Sony Playstation and Microsoft’s Xbox 360, the Nintendo Wii became the latest in a history of must-have video game consoles in the early 21st century. Games on the Wii

were interactive through the use of motion-sensing hand controllers and other gaming interfaces. The later release of the Wii Fit package made the Nintendo Wii even more popular.

Monster High Dolls: With their ghoulish good looks, Monster High action figures were one of the most gifts of 2012.

The dolls are based on a series of young adult novels modeled after “Twilight,” though the Monster High dolls are targeted to younger children than items associated with the wildly popular “Twilight” series.

It remains to be seen which toy will become this season’s “must-have” item.

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by Stephen Ewart, Postmedia News The boom in hydraulic fracking isn’t merely revolutionizing the world of oil and gas it’s also transforming small towns like Kindersley, Sask.

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“It’s revitalized legacy oilfields … it’s like a new lease on life.”

“It’s been a four- to five-year boom in town based on fracking,” John Enns-Wind said of Kindersley. “We live in a community where everybody’s job, in one way or another, is connected to the oil industry… the phrase [people] are using around here these days is ‘cautious optimism.’”

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• Comedy writer Tim Hunter: “Drew Brees is on his way to becoming only the third quarterback to beat all 32 NFL teams. It’s kind of like blackout Bingo, with the Oakland Raiders being the free space.”

• Golfer Martin Kaymer, to AP, on why he’s looking forward to seeing a white Christmas in his native Germany after spending the past seven at his Arizona home: “It’s so weird when they put lights on the cactus.”

• Comedy writer Steve Burgess of The Tyee, after the 9-9 B.C. Lions fired their coach: “Coach Mike Benevides was fired, but only after team lawyers explained that prison time was not an option.”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, after 49ers owner Jed York tweeted an apology for the team’s poor play in a 19-3 Thanksgiving loss to the Seahawks: “The message has been sent to his 49ers: I’m with you guys through thick and semi-thick. The players and coaches now know York’s got their back — with a knife.”

• CBS’s David Letterman, on the spectacular one-handed grab by the Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr.: “It’s being called the greatest catch in NFL history, not counting Gisele Bundchen.”

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by Bruce Penton the team leader in goals, is one year older It’s a great time to be a hockey fan in (and one year better) and the addition of Canada. the slick Johnny Gaudreau (aka Johnny If the National Hockey League season Hockey) from the U.S. college ranks, has had ended at the one-third pole, all but one given the team a huge offensive spark.. of the Canadian-based teams would be And the worry that goaltending would be part of the Stanley Cup playoff picture, a a long-term problem after the retirement stark difference from 2013-14, when of Mikka Kiprusoff has only Montreal carried Canada’s been mitigated by the great colours in the post-season. Last year, play of former Duck Jonas our country’s Western Conference Hiller and backup Karri teams were dismal, occupying spots Ramo .

11, 12, 13 and 14 in the 14-team confer“Being close and giving ence. Toronto and Ottawa were 11th it the old try, it’s not good and 12th in the East. enough anymore,” It’s a whole different story this year.

Treliving told Kristen The Canadians have been near the top Odland of the Calgary of the league all season, and one of the Herald. “We want to have Penton Western Conference surprising sucsuccess.” cess stories — besides coach Willie There’s no telling how Desjardins’ Canucks moving from 12th much higher in the standings the Flames last year to No. 1 this season — has been would be had Mason Raymond, who that of the resurgent Calgary Flames. scored five goals in his first 10 games with At last look, the Flames were nipping at Calgary after signing as a free agent, not the heels of Anaheim, St. Louis, Nashville suffered a shoulder injury. Also sidelined and Vancouver for top spot in the West, have been Joe Colborne, Mikael Backlund making general manager Brad Trevliving and Matt Stajan. and coach Bob Hartley favourites for The minor league callups to replace season-end awards. those players — Michael Ferland, Sven The high-scoring (third in offence) Baertschi, Josh Jooris and Markus Flames haven’t added any superstars, but Granlund — might have decimated the they’re getting outstanding point producfarm team, Adirondak Flames, but they tion from blueliners Mark Giordano (the continue to roll, too, recently reeling off team leader), T.J. Brodie and Dennis nine wins in a row.

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• Ostler again, about many fans leaving the stadium at halftime during the poor 49ers showing: “The fans seemed to be saying to the 49ers’ wide receivers, ‘We’ll show you how to run a ‘go’ route’.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha WorldHerald: “There’s speculation the (Nebraska) Huskers could play in the Foster Farms Bowl, which I was pretty sure was a cow chip throwing event.”

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

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* General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler * 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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Duties to include mobile service truck and sundry duties as required.

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Full Time Serviceman Position • Valid Driver’s License Required • Please fax, e-mail, or mail resume to: East Central Gas Co-op Ltd. Box 190 Hanna AB T0J 1P0 Fax: 403-854-2051 ecgcoop@telusplanet.net Attn: Reg Corry Deadline for applications is December 5, 2014 Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted

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ALKALI Lake Ranching Ltd., a mixed grain and cattle operation at SE-18-3416-W4 near Byemoor is seeking a full-time permanent farm supervisor. The successful applicant should have at least one year of mixed farm experience, and be able to safely operate a variety of large farm equipment, some with modern computer systems. Also must be familiar with cattle, be up to date on cattle health and nutrition, and able to supervise up to 10 people. No formal education requirement, but must know English. Mostly outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Wage of $16.50/hr, with no extra benefits.

Interested applicants call Greg for more details at 403-3234214.

CASTOR Little Theatre is seeking bids for a caterer for our 2015 production. Dates are Sunday brunches Feb. 15 and 22, Dinners - Feb. 20, 21, 27 and 28. Bids close Dec. 20. Phone Susan at 403-882-2548.

FULL-TIME General Manager required for Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.

Must be highly motivated with strong business management, negotiating, financial planning, leadership, team building, strategic thinking & organizational skills. Duties: Office operations, staff supervision, marketing, sponsorship & communication. Email resume with covering letter & references: bsteadward@rodeocanada.com. Website: rodeocanada.com.

INSIDE Sales Representative.

Responsible for providing professional service to customers in a team atmosphere, thru customer service, product delivery & technical support.

Maintain exceptional knowledge of products sold & industry serviced. Proven sales/ customer service, time management, aboveaverage communication & computer proficient. High school diploma required; postsecondary schooling advantageous. Apply: hr@hitechseals.com.

JOURNEYMAN Heavy Duty Mechanic required for oilfield trucking company. Will consider 3rd year apprentice or higher.

Full-time position.

Phone resume to: 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net.

AN ALBERTA oilfield company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051.

AUTOMOTIVE Technician Looking for trained technicians to work in our Chrysler store. Clean, safe, progressive town of 6,000 in central Alberta. Only hardworking, honest, team builders need apply; lhamelin@stettlerdodge.com.

ROADEX Services requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division.

Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record.

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COMEDIAN “Jimmy the Janitor” coming to Spondin Community Centre on Sat. Jan. 24. Doors open 5 pm; Supper 6 pm; 2 - 45 min. stand up comedy sets. No profanity but restricted to adults. $50/ticket from Spondin Community members. Limit of 140 tickets available so avoid disappointment by getting them early.

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by Larry Kraus. $20/ Adults, $10 12 and under. Call Heather Mundt @ 403-6649878 for tickets.

Sponsored by Oyen Evangelical Missionary Church.

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It’s part of our promise …TO GIVE YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED. From a safe workplace and open communication to the right training and the opportunity for personal/professional development, AltaGas Utilities provides its employees with the resources they need to discover fulfilling careers.

Headquartered in Leduc, only minutes south of Edmonton, AltaGas Utilities, with 16 district locations throughout Alberta, safely and dependably distributes natural gas to more than 70,000 residents in over 90 communities across the province.

We deliver high-quality customer service in a positive work environment.

TECHNICIAN TRAINEE, DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS – STETTLER Progressive Salary Range: $29.91 - $35.92/hour

As a Technician Trainee, Distribution14115NA0 Operations, you will be trained to maintain and operate our natural gas pipeline systems and associated equipment and become a fully qualified technician. Duties include providing line locates for excavators, customer service calls, meter read verification/meter replacement, system operation/ maintenance and emergency response.

Qualifications will include: • High school diploma

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools, equipment and instruments • Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, decision-making skills and strong work ethic

• Maintain and promote good working relationships and excellent customer service.

• Demonstrate proficient computer skills

• Demonstrate ability to exercise judgment, act on own initiative and work independently maintaining a high level and quality of performance • Demonstrate safe work habits and adherence to safety regulations • Must reside within thirty (30 minutes) of our Stettler district office

• Qualifications that include a Gas Fitters B ticket, and gas utility operations experience would be considered an asset AltaGas Utilities employs individuals who are committed to safety and demonstrate a work ethic that includes honesty, loyalty, respect, reliability, accountability and ethical behaviour.

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Eggnog has been served The holiday season is rife with tradition, from Christmas trees to lighting displays to visits with Santa Claus at the local mall. Families reunite come the holiday season to exchange gifts, enjoy meals together and do a little catching up along the way.

But the holiday season also is synonymous with parties. Whether it’s to enjoy an office holiday party, a gathering with family and friends or a more intimate gathering at home, such celebrations are a big part of the holiday season and a main reason why this is such a festive and beloved time of year.

As this is a season of celebrating, it’s good to remember that no holiday party is truly complete until eggnog has been served. Enjoyed almost exclusively during the holiday season, eggnog is as

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1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, setting the whites aside for a moment.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the yolks with a hand mixer until completely combined. Add the sugar and beat until it reaches a creamy consistency.

3. Add the brandy, rum and bourbon, and then the milk, beating well.

4. In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form (be sure before beating the whites that you have cleaned and thoroughly dried the beaters).

5. Fold the egg whites into the yolksugar-alcohol mixture. Refrigerate the mix until well chilled (at least 3 hours).

6. Stir to recombine as needed. Serve the eggnog in mugs, topping each serving with some nutmeg.

much a staple of holiday celebrations as stockings hung by the chimney with care. This year, impress your holiday guests with the following recipe for “Excellent Eggnog” from A.J. Rathbun’s “Good Spirits” (Harvard Common Press).

Excellent Eggnog - Serves 8

8 21⁄4 8 8 4 1

large eggs, preferably organic cups superfine sugar ounces brandy ounces rum ounces bourbon quart milk Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

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We wish you a safe & happy holiday

780-372-3845 • Bashaw, AB • www.bashawconcrete.com

Merry Christmas

and Best Wishes for a Healthy & Prosperous New Year to You and Your family!

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

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

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Bashaw Tire & Auto 5031 - 46 Ave., Bashaw, AB 780-372-3755

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Max’s Drive-Inn Restaurant

Junction Hwy. 21 & Sec. Hwy 53, Bashaw, AB • 780-372-3771

On behalf of all our staff,

To all our loyal customers, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

- Doug and Mary Jane Heck and Staff.

Bashaw

We wish you a Very Safe and Merry Christmas and look forward to serving you in 2015.

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Main St. South • 780-372-3860

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Joy

Happiness, joy and laughter . . .

May you be surrounded by the loved ones during this Christmas season.

Thank you for your continued support.

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we wish you all that and more this holiday season.

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Christmas tunes to spread holiday spirit Some stores start stocking Christmas decorations and wrapping paper as early as the end of October, and some families begin decking their halls in holiday finery in late November. But for many people, the holiday season has not truly begun until the music synonymous with this festive time of year has hit the airwaves.

Few things can make a person feel as festive as the holiday songs they know and love. Many families have a favorite musical artist whose music they consider synonymous with their holiday celebrations. While families have their own unique holiday traditions, over time certain holiday songs have emerged as favorites. These are the tunes you’re likely to hear played over and over on the radio. Billboard, which tracks the music industry’s most popular songs, compiled its own list of the most popular Christmas songs. The list measures the volume of people who have been exposed to the song on the radio, and is based on ranking rather than exact figures of listeners, and the following are the 10 most popular songs based on those parameters.

10. “Happy Xmas (War is Over),” by John Lennon: This song debuted in 1971 and was written by Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono. Performed with the Harlem Community Choir, the song was originally a protest song about the Vietnam Warm before it eventually became a Christmas standard.

9. “Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24),” by

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: According to Nielsen, this instrumental mash-up of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Carol of the Bells” is one of the best-selling Christmas digital singles in SoundScan history. A combination of full, classical orchestra and rock, “Christmas Eve” is a memorable and powerful piece of music.

8. “White Christmas,” by Bing Crosby: Crosby crooned this tune in 1942 in the movie of the same name, and Irving Berlin’s song soon became one of the most popular holiday tunes of all time. It has been covered innumerable times and has become a holiday season standard.

7. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” by Andy Williams: This popular Christmas song was written by Edward Pola and George Wyle in 1963. The song celebrates the traditions and feelings of the Christmas season.

6. “Feliz Navidad,” by José Feliciano: This Spanish-English pop song is recognized by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers as one of the 25 most-played and recorded Christmas songs around the world. PuertoRican born Feliciano has said that the song has always been a bridge to the cultures that are so dear to him.

5. “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” by Burl Ives: This song was written by Johnny Marks, an American songwriter. Ironically, Marks was Jewish, but he specialized in Christmas songs and wrote many of the

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holiday standards people love, including this upbeat tune and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”

4. “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” by Nat King Cole: Believe it or not, this song was actually written in the summer when composers Bob Wells and Mel Tormé were trying to cool off with winter imagery.

Snow-covered images and phrases eventually turned into lyrics for this popular song that was most memorably recorded by Nat King Cole.

3. “Jingle Bell Rock,” by Bobby Helms: This song has been performed by many, but Helms’ version of the is perhaps the best known. The song highlights the crossover style known as “rockabilly” and merges the classic “Jingle Bells” with rock n’ roll references of the 1950s.

2. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” by Brenda Lee: Brenda Lee was a chart-topping female vocalist of the 1960s who owes much of her success to this beloved holiday classic. Despite the mature sound of her voice, Lee recorded this version when she was only 13 years old.

1. “All I Want for Christmas is You,”

by Mariah Carey: This up-tempo love song has become a Christmas classic and one of Carey’s most popular hits. She cowrote and coproduced the song with Walter Afansieff.

It is one of the few, modern, original Christmas songs to stand the test of time and become an official Christmas standard

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from your Daysland area businesses

With the true meaning of Christmas in our hearts, the Councillors and the Entire Town Staff would like to offer our best wishes for

peace, happiness and prosperity to you and your family.

of our On behalf all of family and t our staff a

we wish yo ua wonderful 5034 - 51 St., Daysland, Ab • 780-374-3740 and blessed Christmas season.

We are looking forward to serving you in 2015.

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The holiday season is the perfect time to spread the feeling of love and friendship. In honour of this, our team would like to wish

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to the entire community.

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Jennifer & Rob Carter

Daysland AB 780-640-1708 1-866-861-0502

May your holidays be filled with

Happiness & Good Times Dwayne

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an ecclectic mixture of old and new from antiques, home decor, Christmas decorations & more.

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Good times with friends and family — that is what the holidays are all about.

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How to hang holiday lights safely Holiday lighting displays are a beloved tradition come December, as homeowners and businesses alike string lights to make the season even more festive.

Stringing lights can be tricky, but the process can go smoothly if doit-yourselfers employ a few tricks of the trade.

The best time to hang outdoor lights is before the weather gets especially cold and wet. Some people like to hang their lights before American Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, while others hang their lights on the days after Thanksgiving.

No matter when you hang your

holiday lights, make sure you do so when the conditions outside are comfortable and safe.

Even if you do not plan to hang the lights early in the season, start your preparation early. Remove the lights from storage and inspect them to check for bulb outages or frayed wires. Sketch out your lighting plan, including which architectural features of the home you plan to highlight. Set the ground work by running and attaching extension cords and setting up any timers you plan to use.

If this is the first time you are lighting up your home’s exterior or if you are trying a new lighting scheme, use a tape measure to

determine the width and height of the area you will cover. Then measure the length of each strip of lights you will use. Multiply accordingly to best estimate how many strings of lights will be needed. It’s much less stressful to have an extra box of lights on hand than to realize when you’re up on the roof that you have run out of lights and need to purchase more.

Invest in a few packages of light clips or nail-on fasteners. These devices attach to the gutters or siding to make it much easier to string up lights. If they are inconspicuous, some clip styles can be left up for several years, saving you more time in the years to come.

Get organized for easy holiday decorating Celebrations go a long way toward making the holiday season a special time of year. Each holiday offers the opportunity to transform both the interior and exterior of a home into a holiday wonderland blending both storebought and handcrafted decorations and ornaments.

As families grow, many amass various holiday trinkets and decorative items that become part of their holiday traditions. Some decorations hold special sentimental value, while others are standard decorations found in homes across the globe come the holiday season.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by holiday decorations, but organizing such items can make the process of giving your home a holiday facelift that much easier.

Color-coding

Storage bins are the unsung heroes of holiday decorating. Such bins keep treasures safe and out of

the way in attics, basements and closets. Employing a color-coding system to organize holiday decorations will make it easier to identify items and their corresponding holidays. Christmas objects can be housed in red or green storage containers, while Halloween decorations can be placed in orange containers, and so on. Investing in durable, plastic bins with lids will keep items clean and orderly.

Designate a storage spot

Hunting and pecking around the house for holiday décor can make the process of decorating that much more time-consuming.

Not knowing where the strings of lights or extra extension cords are stored can drag out the time it takes to decorate. Establish a designated storage area for ornaments, lights, wreaths, and other items used to decorate your home come the holidays. Outof-the way spots like attics or

Sort and replace as you go

Take the time to periodically go through decorative items, removing anything that is broken or worn beyond repair. It takes time to go items through piece by piece, but this will save time next year when decorations are taken out again. The longer you wait to sort items and do a little cleaning, the more time it ultimately takes to clean house.

Brennan Autobody Repair Ltd. send our sincerest Thanks and Warmest Wishes for the Holiday Season and throughout the New Year.

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Hanna Chrysler Ltd. & R.V.

1-888-854-3141

Ph (403) 854-3141 • Fax (403) 854-2845

from your Hanna area businesses

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302 - 1St Ave East, Hanna, AB • 403-854-2955

From our family to yours - wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas holiday.

All the members of our team would like to offer their Warmest Wishes for this holiday season.

PARTS, SALES & SERVICE

Invest in some sturdy, durable storage containersin various colors to organize holiday decor.

Merry Christmas & All the Very Best to You in 2015

Merry Christmas!

Murray, Christy and the staff of

Chris

and prices are typically at their highest.

Decorating for the holidays can be fun, and it’s even more fun when homeowners take the time to carefully organize their decorations.

Keep a running list

Although you may have a general idea of the items you have packed away, some things may be forgotten. Keep an informal inventory of decorations and supplies so you don’t purchase any duplicates.

If you notice your list is lacking

Season’s Greetings

Wanda

some items, shop pre- or postseason sales when items tend to be less expensive.

Try to avoid shopping for holiday decorations right around that holiday, when stores are running out of stock

seldom-used closets make good storage spots for holiday decorations, guaranteeing that such items won’t get in the way throughout the rest of the year.

Terry

- from Randy & Cindy Long and family

CR Glass Ltd. 4607 - 59 St.,

Stettler, AB 403-742-2520