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Duane Steele shows adaptability and talent Katie Davis News Reporter

Pre-Novice player Dannika Lundy takes the puck up the ice for Coronation during Hockey Day on January 18, 2014.

Coronation won their games in Pre-Novice, Novice and Atom division, and lost in close races for Pee Wee and Midget.

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INDEX Music Festival .......................... 2 Stettler County ......................... 3 Forestburg council ................... 3 Katie’s Kaffeeklatsch ................ 4 Prairie Land schools ................. 5 Letters ...................................... 5 Obituary ................................... 8 Classifieds ....................... 14 - 15 Hughenden school ................ 16 Legion poster winners............ 16

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Duane Steele, a highly acclaimed and seasoned Canadian country singer, brought his dressed-down, honest acoustic performance through Coronation Community Centre on January 17, 2014 to a cheerful and respectful crowd of central Alberta locals. His humble performance was held as part of the Coronation Royal Performing Arts series, which receives financial assistance from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Presenting Grant and it did not disappoint. Steele was yet another example of a rural Alberta-based musician who’s small-town roots nurtured a strong talent for musicianship.

Steele was born and raised in the modest town of Hines Creek, AB which now boasts a population of 396 people. He

began playing music with his cousins as a teenager and was encouraged by his peers and townsfolk to continue his journey as an artist.

“Growing up in a small town exposed me to a lot of different music at an early age,” Steele said. “For me it fuelled the fire to commit and dedicate to a life and career of music. I was inspired to want to get out and take my music to bigger and broader audience.”

Steele’s beginnings as a solo artist saw immediate success for the singer. After releasing his debut album PO Box 423 in 1996, his first three singles flew to the top five spots of the Canadian country charts, with numerous music videos nabbing the #1 spot on the Country Music Television (CMT) station. Steele also saw success at the Canadian Country Music Awards, winning for Vocal Collaboration of the Year (1997) and Independent Male Vocalist of the Year (2001).

With such a long and successful career, Steele saw it fit to branch out into new musical territory for his next project, including a distinctly Albertan twist to his production efforts.

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Excited about Coronation Music Festival 2014 We are so excited about this year’s Music Festival! March 11 14 will be our speech, vocal, guitar and school group performances.

March 14 to 16 we will be dazzled by our dance entries. The piano entries will take the stage from March 17 to 19!

Wilson Janna Olson will be adjudicating piano. She comes from Edmonton and has travelled all Olson over Canada, the U.S.

Castor helipad not suitable for new helicopters Katie Davis News Reporter

The helipad adjacent to the Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor is not suitable for the new STARS AW 139 helicopters to land, the ECA Review has learned.

The helipad will require upgrades to enable the newer copters, which are larger in length and rotor diameter than their predecessors, to land on the pad near to the hospital.

The landing site can still be accessed by the fully-functional BK 117 older-model helicopters said Cam Heke, spokesperson with STARS Air Ambulance in a phone interview on January 17. “My understanding right now is that the helipad wouldn’t be landing the AW 139s,� Heke said. “Going forward in terms of when it will be suitable for the AW 139 landing, it will be Alberta Health Services infrastructure who will work with the community [to build an upgraded helipad] but we don’t have a lot of information as to when it will be upgraded.�

He noted that landing options for the newer model aircraft include the airport, adding that STARS personnel and doctors always discuss the best possible solution for the patient when it comes to air transport options. “They may decide to send the patient with the AW 139, using a ground ambulance to move the patient to the aircraft [at alternate landing sites],� Heke explained. “The back of the AW 139 is like an intensive care environment, so it may still make sense to go with that helicopter.�

Heke noted that the AW 139 is often used at scenes of collisions, open fields or other areas where trauma occurs on roadways or in nature for immediate transport to hospitals in Calgary or Edmonton.

A spokesperson for Alberta Health Services (AHS) Media Relations noted that the provincial government has funded $25 million for helipad upgrades to 13 sites over the next three years on a priority basis. “Sites not scheduled for immediate remediation, which would include the Castor helipad, continue to be assessed on a regular basis and will be upgraded based on need and as funding sources are confirmed,� the AHS Media Relations representative wrote in an email on January 17, noting that the stars BK 117 helicopter will continue to use the Castor helipad.  “STARS will continue to respond to those communities [needing helipad upgrades] with the existing BK 117 helicopters when needed or land the AW 139 at a nearest local airport or predetermined alternate landing site,� the email stated.

and Europe. She holds a Masters in piano performance from the University of Alberta.

Robert Wilson is our adjudicator for guitar, school chorus and bands.

He is a professional musician who lives on a farm at Hay Lakes.

Wilson has a Masters degree in Music from the University of Montana (Missoula).

Weber Our speech and vocal adjudicator is Marliss Weber. She also lives in Edmonton. Weber frequently serves as a choreographer, voice and dialect coach for theatre companies across Alberta. She has a Masters degree in Communications.

Jerredi Hauck and Alia Ruemper are our dance adjudicators.

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Hauck is a dance instructor from Medicine Hat where she owns a operates a successful studio. She has earned many awards throughout Canada.

Ruemper is a full time instructor at a dance academy in Brooks and has recently finished her MSc in Dance

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Budget time for Stettler County councillors Brenda Schimke News Journalist The preliminary 2014 budget for the County of Stettler was discussed and approved at their regular Council meeting on January 15, 2014. The final budget and any mill rate adjustments will be approved once property assessments are finalized and the revenues confirmed.

Council approved adding a track hoe ($252,000) in this year’s capital budget.

With the excessive snow and the potential for flooding in the spring it was felt the track hoe was a priority. It will be purchased this year and budgeted over a two-year period. In addition, the Public Works Department will be able to purchase two new graders.

The Agriculture Service Board received approval to purchase a big spray truck ($120,000) and a utility terrain vehicle ($35,000) for woodworm spraying.

The completion of the Erskine Truck water fill will be funded from a reserve fund established for this purpose in 2013.

Council has also approved pulling money from reserves to cover off a portion of the Red Willow Truck fill at $110,000.

A request for $110,000 for the dust control project was not approved as Council felt there was a need for additional testing time. The type of dust control chosen (SB90), which was the most effective of those tested, hasn’t weathered a full 12-month cycle yet.

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Council encouraged users to check out the County’s new website at www.stettlercounty.ca. The new website is aimed at giving county residents the ability to voice their opinions through discussion boards, blogs, twitter or opinion polls. There is a job board and a Bid Posting area as well.

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By Calling Don and gas hookups to new homes as no other town in the county pays for those services.

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Brenda Schimke

ECA Review Journalist

Everybody knows we have an impending crisis: Canadians are just not saving enough for retirement.

The federal government has tried all sorts of programs in years past to encourage us to provide adequately for our retirement.

Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) have been utilized by some, but not enough. Statistics Canada reported that in 2010 although 93 per cent of taxpayers were eligible to contribute to RRSPs only 26 per cent of that group made contributions. Contributions in 2010 represented 5.1 per cent of the total room available to eligible tax filers. Other years reflected similar participation rates.

Hoping for a new incentive to encourage saving, in 2009 the federal government introduced the tax-free savings account (TFSA). It’s been successful to some degree - 30 per cent of adult tax filers had a TFSA in 2011. But the three-year trend, according to the Finance Department, shows that 58 per cent of TFSA’s represent tax filers We have trained up a making more than $200,000 a year. nation, young and old, to Both volunteer programs have comfortably live on cheap their largest pardebt and forgo savings. ticipation by people who make the most money. Now, that stands to reason.

Those with the most money are always looking for places to park their excess and reduce taxes. They’ve got enough money to buy their toys and save for the future.

Another plan has been to raise the age limit for Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits from 65 to 67. This shift helps the funds but it is doubtful whether it will spur Canadians into more personal savings by working two years longer.

The government’s long-term monetary policy of keeping interest rates low to spur on economic growth has had a negative spin-off. We have trained up a nation, young and old, to comfortably live on cheap debt and forgo savings.

But there is one obvious solution. Increase the amount employees contribute to CPP. First, it would cost nothing; unlike the costly administration surrounding new programs like the TFSA. And contrary to what Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State for Finance says, an increase in CPP contributions does not have to be an increase in payroll taxes, nor a job killer.

Employment Insurance is calculated at 1.4 : 1 with employers paying 1.4 times what the employee pays.

Today CPP is equally divided; half employee, half employer. But for CPP, why can’t it be the employee paying 1.4 times what the employer pays? The employee should pay more because it is they who will reap the retirement benefits at the end of the day. And best of all, the program is mandatory: no temptation spending can get in the way of forcing Canadians to save for retirement.

Those who have faithfully saved for 40 plus years haven’t realized as much as they should have. The stock market is a crap-shoot for the unsophisticated (e.g. non insider) and the interest rates on Guaranteed Investment Certificates are a joke. There are few reliable places for Joe-average Canadian to park his savings and see consistent wealth growth.

It’s time the government steps up to the plate. Voluntary savings programs are not doing enough. Upping the mandatory employee contribution for CPP just makes sense!

Aaah . . . maybe that’s why politicians can’t get their head around this obvious and simplistic solution. It’s common sense!

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Power and money and corruption, oh my!

Katie Davis News Journalist

Few things are aligned in this world as tightly as money and power: one rarely sees one without the other and both seem to conspire to the same ideals of being omnipotent.

Examples abound near-daily of the money and power mechanism at insidious work: data that shows the average US CEO makes more money in one day than the average worker in one year; mayors in London and The focus of mental Brampton, Ontario accused of pandering away thousands of taxpayers dollars on perillness hasn’t yet tapped sonal interests; a wealthy US teenager who drove drunk into the sickness of mind resulting in the death of four people - spared jail time that is overconsumption of because he suffers from ‘affluenza’; a state of mind power and wealth. wherein the youth didn’t understand negative consequences of his actions, having been taught that wealth purchases participants, wherein individuals privilege (and ultimately having were to play a rigged game of this reinforced by his verdict).

Monopoly. Those who were blessed These circumstances almost with wealth and biased methods of seem like fantasy; some fairy-tale play (manipulated dice, increased drudged up from the mind of a access to properties) were chosen deranged, overmedicated conrandomly, as were those who were spiracy novelist who hasn’t slept in fated with ‘normal’ play days and watches too many true methodologies. crime documentaries. They seem Despite the randomness of like folly in the wake of telling sta- wealth distribution and players tistics that indicate one in six knowledge that privilege was Canadians will go bankrupt in unequally balanced from the their lifetime and the income gap onset, those with ‘more’ began to and under/unemployment are two express some notable behaviour of the three biggest risks to the differences. They would show disglobal community in the next plays of dominance and decade, according to members of celebration more often, consume the World Economic Forum. more snacks, discuss their position But alas, financial and authority of power more frequently and abuse is all too real, and studies move their pieces around the are now being enacted to prove board more loudly. that the link between money, In equal measure, when asked power and ethical mismanageabout their experience in playing ment, too, is very real. the rigged game of Monopoly, the Recently I was forwarded a video players who won spoke about what from TED Talks, an educational they’d done to earn their success in

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the game - ignoring all the features that were set in place to ensure their victory.

Though this is only one small test, and though tests are themselves subject to scrutiny and potential shortfalls, it is no stretch to see this exploitation of privilege played out in the situations described at the onset of this article.

The idea that merely a remote appropriation of power and monetary influence has the ability to corrupt random individuals in a test scenario is demonstrative that there is something deeply disconcerting with the way some of us view our own self-esteem as people. With increasing frequency the news exposes stories of wealth proving the downfall of poor souls who’s money hoarding gets the best of them; who’s never-ending pursuit of wealth and power consumes their judgement and destroys their self-worth.

While discourse on the abuse of power and finances runs rampant, it’s interesting to note that the focus of mental illness hasn’t yet tapped into the sickness of mind that is overconsumption of power and wealth.

The TED Talk model of power corruption, aligned with the sheer volume of money-based misconduct in North America, should be an indication that it’s not a randomness principal that leads certain individuals to attempt criminal action when in positions of economic supremacy.

Unfortunately, when a system privileges those with money and power, it is a self-fulfilling prophecy that those who’s aims are aligned with principals of dominance will not view the world in a rational manner, nor will they view other human beings as equals.

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seminar series of routine frequency that gathers academic, scientific and inspirational speakers to discuss novel theories and scientific advances. Titled “Does Money Make you Mean?” the talk’s discourse surrounded a correlation between increased perceived wealth and power and a degradation of social graces.

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Prairie Land Regional Division working on 2014-15 calendar Katie Davis News Reporter

Draft calendar approval for the 2014 - 2015 school year was discussed at the PLRD board meeting on Wednesday, January 15. Changes to the draft included moving the Professional Development (PD) day on September 22 to October 10 and moving the PD day March 30 to March 23, 2015.

September PD day changes were weighed out with much discourse, with Board members thinking through whether a September PD day was too soon for teachers and support staff to have a grasp on all the aspects of the burgeoning school year and whether or not a more successful PD day would fall on a Monday or Friday.

Ultimately, October 10 was agreed upon as a good option for parents and staff alike, for it would allow for a Friday off and give staff time to develop queries and concerns that would reflect more time spent with students at the beginning of the first semester.

Other changes of note include the first day back for students on Tuesday, September 2 and extended time off from November 10 - 14 and February 16 - 20.

The calendar also indicates 182 instructional days and 195 teacher days.

Board members deliberated upon the aspects of teaching that make for a successful scholastic year, with the calendar as a model for how teaching and student engagement should be optimized in knowing how many days

teaching would occur.

Superintendent Wes Neumeier noted that discussions with involved communities had rendered this a successful calendar model but noted that ultimately, a successful scholastic year required cooperation, participation and dedication from teachers, school staff, parents and students alike.

“If everyone cooperates teachers, principals, parents - this calendar will be successful.

Teachers need to be making hay

when there’s sunshine. Principals supervising for that effect. Parents supporting schools [and] taking time to do their personal business during breaks when they can and less during school time,” he said.

“We should be investing a trust in communities and a trust in schools that we’re going to use this calendar as a tool for learning, and use it well.”

Logo contest

It was discussed that student input would be a good way to

encourage innovation on the PLRD logo. It was noted that the basics of the logo, the oval and PL lettering, will remain for consistency yet art could be included in the background of the logo for more creative flair. A change in logo would also reflect a website redesign being orchestrated with company Dreamstalk Studios.

It was decided that a contest would be held for students in the division to create a logo for PLRD with a deadline of submission by Februray 28, 2014.

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I feed stray cats and keep a heated water bowl for them for the past few years. I wonder at people who think nothing of leaving any animal to fend for itself after they have made a pet of it and taught it to expect food, water and shelter.

What do these people think happens to these animals? And how can they sleep at night after abandoning them? Why do they think someone else will pick up where they left off?

I have five cats of my own that I feed and shelter; one of them is a rescue from Jamaica who, when she arrived in Canada, gave birth to the

others. They are all spayed and I work very hard to keep them from being an annoyance to my neighbours. This means that I call them in or go after them if they don’t come when called.

My cats don’t like the strays but they put up with them because I do.

I hope there will be other articles on this topic because obviously people don’t realize exactly what they are doing when they abandon an animal.

I hope that animal lovers will write and make as loud a noise as necessary until everyone realizes how cruel abandoning an animal really is.

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Dear Editor, We are writing in regards to Herman Schwenk’s article in your January 9, 2014 edition. It was titled “Making the Church more relevant.”

We believe it is everyone’s responsibility, not just Pope Francis’, to help when you see there is a need. Whether it is your neighbour down the road who’s tractor broke down, the old man with no money, the young girl who was raped or the woman who has escaped an abusive relationship with her children. Which side of the road would we walk down?

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There is a quote on Christian music group DC Talk’s album: “The greatest cause of atheism in the world today is Christians. They go to church, then they walk out that door and get on with their lifestyle.

That is what the unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.”

Pope Francis will make a difference as he follows Jesus’ message of humility, love and concern for all creation.

As for the comment “The moral decay of society,” we should all look in the mirror.

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‘I’ve released six albums since ‘96’ Alexandra (above) and Joe (below) Brigley were the opening performance Friday, January 17 at the Coronation Community Centre singing several selections each before joining together for the last song.

Duane Steele croons his way into the hearts and ears of onlookers during his concert at the Coronation Community Centre, as part of the Coronation Royal Performing Arts series on January 17.

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Cont’d from Pg 1 “The new material is acoustic versions of all of my music,” explained Steele. “I’ve released six albums since ‘96, some in Nashville and Canada. But the new album coming out this year that I’m working on is an acoustic album we’ve done in Red Deer. We’re keeping it small and simple for the new album.”

Steele took a decidedly hands on, organic approach to co-producing this latest effort, which was arguably more intimate than his previous bigger-scale studio efforts. “[In previous studio productions] we basically went into bigger studios and cut everything with the band” Steele explained. “Then I would do whatever parts I had to; singing and playing acoustic, wrap up send it up to mix. For this latest album myself and Jeff Bradshaw, who I’m working with sat down with the songs and a standup bass, fiddle and

mandolin and cut in one day.”

This evolution toward a more subtle, natural sound was not lost during his January 17 performance.

Steele and bandmates entertained the crowd with a variety of songs and anecdotes about life, love and the liberal consumption of alcoholic beverages.

“If you have any requests just keep them to yourself, I don’t tell you what to drink,” Steele mused at the onset of the show; an indication of the down to earth, relaxed tone that would flow throughout the evening.

Steele’s casual on-stage manner and charming character were perfectly suited for his easy, smooth country style.

From songs about heartbreak in the country to tales of keeping good memories bottled up for future reference, Steele’s lyrical content spanned a variety of subjects that most everyone could relate to.

Songs like Ghost Town had the galloping pace of a train on the move, chugging along with an intense frequency as Steele spoke of the barren landscape of a loveless relationship. An upbeat cover of Bob Dylan’s Wagon Wheel (Rock Me, Mama) blended well into the lighthearted, flirtatious optimism many of his songs portrayed.

The variety and comedy of Steele’s act left the crowd mellow and happy, reflecting perfectly his intentions as an artist at this point in his career.

“I’ve always been a fan of storytellers… that’s where I come from for sure. Doing acousticbased shows is more intimate.

You can talk about the songs, tell the odd story about where they came from… it appeals to me a lot more these days,” he said.

And with this show, it was obvious that Steele was right where he should be at this point in his career.

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Coronation Pee Wee 2013/2014 - (L-R) Back row: Coach Ed Griffiths, Michael Griffiths, Aiden Kobi, Abby Heidecker, Jaron Scribner, Colby Elliott, Coach Curtis Elliott. Front row: Damien Griffiths, Jaron Nelson, Kodi Sherbo, Cole Almusa, Joseph Brigley.

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• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Recent terrorist bombings in Russia have raised safety concerns about the upcoming Sochi Olympics, and increased security measures will be obvious. For example, downhill skiers will now slalom through metal detectors.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “This just in: Nancy Kerrigan will be a skating analyst for NBC during the Sochi Olympics; no word yet if Tonya Harding will be featured as a hard-hitting reporter.”

• Blogger Torben Rolfsen, on Sidney Crosby beating Eddie Lack in the shootout on the day the Olympic team was announced: “I like to think of that as Canada 1 Sweden 0.”

• Kaseberg again: “I don’t want to say the Carolina Panthers were poor sports, but after losing to the 49ers, they went in and taunted the locker room cleanup crew.”

• Dickson again: “President Obama welcomed the champion Miami Heat to the White House on Tuesday. Obama was excited to see LeBron James. It was the first time the president has met anyone more powerful than himself.”

• Greg Cote again: “Marlins radio broadcasts switch from 790 The Ticket to WINZ940 next year. Fans who listen to Marlins games on radio are split. One said he liked the change, the other isn’t sure.”

• Another one from Currie: “Having the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders at the recent F1 race in Texas was so popular, word is organizers plan to do it again in 2014.

Possible event title?

Vroom with a View.”

is definitely the ‘least’

by Bruce Penton There’s no doubt this year that in the National Hockey League, East is least and West is best.

A huge discrepancy in win-loss records was starkly apparent when the 30 NHL teams hit the mid-January point. As it stood, only four of the Eastern teams, Pittsburgh, Boston, Tampa Bay and Montreal, had more points than the eighthplace team in the powerful West.

Funny thing is, when you think of the NHL and power, a number of Eastern Conference-related thoughts come quickly to mind: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, and, thanks to the Toronto-centric announcers on the national sports channels, one would think the Leafs are a powerhouse, too. Sorry, Leaf Nation, they’re not. Still.

The Leafs and their 53 points would be a sickly ninth in the Western Conference, where the eighth and final playoff spot was held down by Minnesota Wild and their 55 points.

Eastern Conference-leading Pittsburgh had 70 points in mid-January, which would have put them third in the West, behind Anaheim and Chicago, both of whom had suffered only eight regulation-time losses in 49 games. St. Louis Blues also had a mere eight defeats.

While the bulk of the NHL’s power lies in the West, it’s theoretically easier for a Western team to make the playoffs, since only six of the 14 teams will miss out. The East, which consists of 16 teams, disqualifies eight teams for post-season play.

But when they start playing for keeps in April, watch for Pittsburgh or Boston to be as strong a Stanley Cup contender as the West representative. Why? Because of the extraordinary power in the West, where nine of the 14 teams were at .500 or better, the road to the Cup final will be a lot more strenuous for the team that finally survives. The Eastern rep in the final, by comparison, will have a relative breeze through the first three rounds. Only five of the East’s 16 teams were at .500 or better in mid-January.

Riveting match in Cold Lake

by BJ Avramenko Stettler’s Women’s hockey team, the Redcore Enterprises Storm travelled to Cold Lake on Saturday, January 11 to take on the league-leading Lakeland Jaguars in a riveting match.

Stettler came out flat in the first period, spending half of it shorthanded. They were out-shot 13 to five. The penalty killers, however, were great and Lindsey McKinnon frustrated the home team by stopping every shot she faced to keep the game scoreless.

In the second period Stettler seemed to find their legs and began out-working the Jaguars. Stettler thought they had scored on a nifty back handed shot taken by Geri Slemp but the goal was waved off. In a heads up play Tyra Ganser blasted a shot from the point giving the Storm a one goal lead.

The Jaguars tied the game up 89 seconds later when Taylor Morris took advantage of a Stettler miscue and scored a short handed goal.

The third period was yet another battle as both teams were frustrated, taking five penalties per side. Once again the Storm’s penalty kill units were great and had numerous shorthanded chances. At the end of the game nothing was decided as the game ended in a one-all tie.

Next up the Storm take on the Battle River Heat.

SPORT Shorts

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha WorldHerald: “After Peyton Manning shouted ‘Omaha!’ repeatedly during Sunday’s game, Omaha’s Chamber of Commerce expressed interest in hiring him for a promotion. The best news: We’d only have to close four libraries and six swimming pools to afford Manning.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “A Winnipeg psychic predicts the Blue Bombers will struggle in 2014. He also says Maria Sharapova will grunt, Blake Griffin will dunk, and the Cubs have always stunk.”

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• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. com: “The Chicago Cubs say that some of the reaction to their new mascot was “despicable.”

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• Some memorable broadcasting hilarity from Jerry Coleman, who died recently at 89, snipped from Dwight Perry’s ‘From the Sidelines’ in the Seattle Times: — “They throw (Dave) Winfield out at second — and he’s safe.”

— “Willie Davis is not as young as he used to be.”

— “Winfield goes back to the wall, he hits his head on the wall and it rolls off!

It’s rolling all the way back to second base. This is a terrible thing for the Padres.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times, before a recent football playoff game: “The weather forecast calls for a 100-per-cent chance of rain for the Seahawks-Saints playoff game. Or, as we call it in these parts, Saturday.”

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Loved all of the great things that go along with country living William George Miller known as Willie, farm, his Jersey cows and all of the great A funeral service was held at the Trinity passed away at Coronation Hospital on things that go along with country United Church on Saturday, January 10, 2014 at the age of 76 years. living.

January 18, 2014 at 1 p.m. with Willie was born in Coronation on Willie is survived by eight the Rev. Barbara Zimmerman September 4, 1937 to William and Agnes nieces and nephews in officiating. Willie was then laid Miller. Willie had two older sisters, Agnes Wallaceburg, Ontario and all of to rest in the Coronation cemeand Patricia and a younger brother their families as well as cousins in tery with Cliff Cline, Zane Gordon.

Maple Ridge, B.C. and Northern Glasier, George Glasier, Claud The family lived on the farm which had Ireland; also a nephew, great niece Zinger, Terry Heidecker and previously been the original George and great nephew of Coronation.

Dwight Woody as pallbearers.

Johnson homestead. Willie attended Willie was predeceased by his A time of fellowship followed Clinton School with his siblings until 1950 father William in 1965, mother in the Trinity United Church.

Miller when the school was closed because of low Agnes in 1990, sister Agnes Bray As an expression of sympathy attendance.

(Wallaceburg, ON) in 2003, sister and in loving memory of Willie, In the fall of 1950, Willie and his brother Patricia Oke (Joffre) in 2003, niece Leslie memorial contributions may be made to began attending Coronation School.

Heidecker and by his brother Gordon in the Canadian Cancer Society or to the During this time however, his father fell ill 2012.

Trinity United Church in care of and Willie had to quit school to look after the farm which was getting Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. Sheerness Mine Site, Hanna AB to be too much for his mother to look Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. request submission of quotation for after by herself. the following farming service for the 2014 crop year. 1000 Acers.

He continued to calculated by Sheerness Engineering Department. farm there until 2004 when he fell 1. Disking- Pass # 1 and broke his hip.

2. Disking- Pass # 2 It was at that time that he pur3. Heavy Harrow chased a home in 4. Seeding, oats @ 2 Bu./acre & native grass @ TBA Coronation where 5. Rolling he lived with his 6. Rock picking brother Gordon in Phone entries to the winter months Request price/acre for each service.

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Live bait is not needed to catch fish

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist - North Dakota State University Extension Service Catching fish does not always require the use of live bait. In fact, the use of lures of many types and sizes has led to the many storefronts filled with fishing gear. If one is keen on enjoying fly fishing, the artificial fly would more than likely be named and cherished.

Some would say they do a lot of contemplating while fishing.

While contemplating, one’s mind should ponder about things. In the beef world, perhaps it is all right to ponder on bull selection.

What do bull selection and fishing have in common? Not much. However, to make the point, fishermen have developed many ways to catch fish. They utilize things, such as chicken feathers, that really have nothing to do with fish. However, the feathers work really well.

For beef producers fishing for bulls, welcome to the bull-buying season. The tackle box is full of tackle, favorite lures and some brand-new flies, and the tools to buy bulls are ready to be read, applied and used.

While fly fishing, I doubt many ever ask where the live bait is because they don’t need it.

Meanwhile, for bull buying, there still seems to be a strong desire or need to physically see the live bull, which is not a bad thing. However, if the desire to visualize the bull takes one away from the need to evaluate the data regarding the bull, then one should ponder some more.

The tools for buying bulls are proven and certainly work. The genetic trend lines and the emergence of well-founded and well-researched bull lines that have proven performance are real.

However, within the industry, there still is this willingness to purchase bulls that do not have the data to support their performance.

The pondering on bulls comes more in the form of a question than perhaps a direct statement. Why would a producer who is striving for calves that grade “choice” purchase bulls with known expected progeny differences (EPDs) for marbling that are at the lower end

of the breed?

Why would a producer want to keep heifers back as replacements and have adequate feed to support milk, then purchase bulls with known EPDs for milk that are at the lower end of the breed? Why would a producer who wants to improve herd weaning weights continually purchase bulls that are below breed average in weaning weight EPD values?

In a marbling conversation the other day with others, we were discussing a bull that certainly had the desired phenotype and growth genetics that would be very acceptable in anyone’s herd. However, the bull is a low-marbling bull. This bull’s EPDs did not support or have evidence that it would contribute in a positive manner to the herd’s improvement or even the breed’s status quo. However, the desire remained to use the bull.

Bull purchases are a personal choice. That always must and will be true. However, if the data suggests that the bull does not have the EPD values that support the use of the bull for the genetically desired goal, the goal will not be met. The point is that EPDs are the best tool beef producers have to gauge the underlying genetics. The underlying genetics are totally a function of the DNA embedded in the bull’s cells. There is no magic to it. The bull will pass on only the DNA that is present.

In some respects, EPDs are the chicken feathers that make good fly fishing lures. Fisherman don’t use real flies and cattle producers don’t use real DNA. Instead, both use welldeveloped techniques that work to get at the established goals.

If there is a take-home message other than “go fishing,” it is that when one goes to select bulls, review the data first and

make a list of those bulls that have the EPDs of the desired genetics.

After that, go look at those bulls.

However, more and more bull sales are made sight unseen with an excellent guarantee that the buyer will be satisfied.

How do bull breeders make this claim? It’s easy. They stack the genetics in every bull they sell with proven sires. The package is genetically loaded, so there should be little surprise with the delivered package.

The future of the cattle industry rests with the ability to engage a well-informed and somewhat demanding consumer. Placing any cattle within the market chain that don’t meet those expectation runs the risk of turning a customer away.

There is no need to do that in today’s world. Use the full EPD tackle box to select bulls that will sire calves that are desirable through the whole marketing chain. When everyone is content, just maybe those fishing will take some steak with them to grill after they come in from a successful day of fly fishing.

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TD Canada Trust

Meet our Agriculture Services Team We know that farming is more than a business – it’s a way of life. We are committed to serving Canada’s farm communities by providing flexible financial solutions that let you get on with the business of farming.

Contact one of our Agriculture Specialists. We’ll take the time necessary to understand your unique needs. Together we can meet today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities.

Beryl Smith Account Manager, Agriculture Services

Clay Fuernkranz Analyst, Agriculture Services

4901 Royal St. Coronation 403-578-3855, ext. 250 beryl.smith@td.com

4901 Royal St. Coronation 403-578-3855, ext. 223 clay.fuernkranz@td.com

Wanda Peterson Small Business Advisor

Scott McKenzie Account Manager, Agriculture Services

Hanna 403-854-4461, ext. 223

4902 50th St. Stettler 403-742-3464, ext. 300 Cell: 403-741-2336 scott.mckenzie@td.com

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2014 Spring Bull & Female Sale

Will be by Private Treaty

SPRING BULL SALES

Thurs., Feb. 13 - Chapman Cattle Co. Angus Bull Sale - Red & Black - 2:00 pm

• 100% foraged raised & developed • 80 - 2 year old tested bulls

Thurs., Feb. 20 - Lazy E Bar Ranching Black Angus Bull & Heifer Sale - 1:00 pm

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• 60 Charolais yearlings & 2 year olds • 10 Shorthorn yearling bulls

Farm & Equipment Auctions

Sat., Feb. 22 - Northstar Paint & Body TOOL & EQUIPMENT LIQUIDATION - Red Willow Sat., April 12 - Annual Machinery, Vehicle, Tool CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - Stettler Auction Mart Yards

Norm, Joanne, Michael, Marc Parrent

Box 111 Clyde, Alberta, T0G 0P0 Phone: 1-780-348-5835 Fax: 1-780-348-5839 Norm Cell: 780-307-6586 Mike Grimmeyer: 780-307-3385

jonomnherefordranch@gmail.com grimm1@mcsnet.ca 3 miles East of Clyde on Hwy. 18 then 2.5 South on RR 244 ~ or ~ 5 Miles East of Hwy 2 on TWP Rd 594 then 1/2 mile South on RR 244

Thurs., Mar. 20 - Buffalo Lakes Charolais & Shorthorn Bull Sale

For Details, Call (403) 742-2368 or visit our website stettlerauction.ab.ca

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CORONATION/STETTLER, AB

Breeders’ Section

No shortcuts in the beef business

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University Extension Service Once again, Mother Nature reigns and we follow. The challenges that cow-calf producers face are immense. The wind, temperature extremes and just the sheer forces of nature are mind- bending.

Given the recent cold wave across the country, walking across cold snow is notable. There are several types of snow. The fashionable snowflake is poetic, so we smile at the beauty, shape and the mild weather required to gently layer the land. Soon to follow is Jack Frost, those beautiful ice crystals on a cool but not cold morning.

However, we mostly live with just snow, which is those white particles flying through the air creating visibility problems. If the winds blow hard enough, those white particles create a blizzard.

Once deposited, snow creates drifts, which are mounds of piled water that ideally can be suited to sleds and kids.

However, cold snow is a different story. On these cold mornings, and I mean cold, everything else also is cold. The feel of bare hands on a cold pipe could just as well be hands on molten steel because the pain and intensity are about the same. As one walks out to check the cows, a very distinctive sound is heard. Underfoot is the crunching sound of cold snow. The snow is so cold that the weight of a person or cow on it causes a slow, uprising moan. The snow is so cold that ice crystals scamper across the surface because the snow is blown as smooth as glass by the piercing wind.

Twenty degrees below zero is a starter, but minus 25, 30, 35 or 40 produce much better cold snow.

With each dip in temperature, the walk gets more gaited, lungs more demanding and the moan crisper.

The stillness of the air is deafening because nothing interferes with the passage of sound.

At last, the gate is reached, and not a sound can be heard. A group of cows, one by one with ears, eyelashes and every hair coated white, slowly begins checking on the intruder. Movement is optional,

but hibernation is preferred.

The cows are OK and probably pondering why anyone is moving around outside. Numb by the cold, the rancher feeds the cattle and chips open the water. After that, the rancher begins the numbing walk back to the house to the sound of cold snow moaning underfoot.

The entryway or foyer is laden with parkas, gloves too numerous to count, foot gear, scarves, stocking caps and caps that are all needed in triplicate. Finally, in the kitchen, the cheeks not yet warm, the coffee cup held by sight, not feel, the white socks fresh, a smile, a friendly chat and the comfort of home reappears. The chair is soft and comfortable and the magazine has articles on places far away. As the sun dogs go with the setting sun, there is an evening thought and soon dad’s asleep in the chair.

The snow is cold, but I guess there always is a good side to everything. Perhaps it is the warm chair or knowing life is sufficient.

Beef production is a daily exchange with nature with no shortcuts.

It takes a real hammer, along with nails, lumber and a person, to produce a real fence. Using a cheap hammer and nails, along with yesterday’s lumber special, will make a pretty fence but one that will not last the effects of cold snow.

There is nothing cheap or quick about raising cattle. Shortcuts will leave cattle exposed and vulnerable. One could say the same for pliers, screwdrivers, wire and all the other things that hold an operation together.

Surviving cold snow means not taking shortcuts.

The eating public seldom realizes that the 99-cent special in a cafe also means that a rancher is taking care of the cattle on a cold day in January with 50-mile per hour winds.

Producers survive by using a good pair of brown coveralls that hide them

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from the snow and cutting wind.

There is something about those brown coveralls, especially after several days of wear with no water to wash them. As those brown coveralls come in from the cold, real people emerge with faces smiling and happy to do what they do.

Brown coveralls do have names, although the several layers of clothing the producers are wearing make identification difficult.

The other day, two brown coveralls were talking, but I was not quite sure they knew who they were talking to. With the passing of time, most of Mother Nature’s events are converted to stories that memories slowly smooth over. The roughest parts often are dropped and replaced with a superhero memory or two.

Battling the cold snow and other forces of nature never will end, nor will the future stories. The best outcomes always rest with good planning and preparation so that the ending is good, which at least means having a new pair of brown coveralls and good pliers.

May you find all your ear tags.

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Crossroads Beef Congress Crossroads Beef Congress

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entry/ animal

$25 2nd Place Steer - $750by entry/ Cash for steers provided 2nd Yearling Heifer $300 Cash for steers provided by animal Ashley Good Memorial Ashley Good Memorial ➧ Ranchmen’s ➧Steak Challenge 1st Yearling Heifer - $600 ➧Silent Auction 1st Yearling Heifer - $600 with wine and cheese Raffle Tickets $50 2nd Yearling Heifer - $300 2nd Yearling Heifer - $300 ➧Trade Show - $50 per booth

• Trade • Steak ➧ Ranchmen’s ➧Steak Challenge • Ranchmen’s Entry Deadline: Thurs., February 6 • Silent ➧Silent Auction $50 with wine and cheese Raffle Tickets Show Challenge Entries Doug 403-676-2212 or Linda 403-676-2181 Raffl e to:Auction with wine & cheese $50 per booth Tickets $50

➧Trade Show - $50 per booth

Entry Deadline: Thurs., February 6

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On farm service available.

For more information or price quote call

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Ask your AGSI Business Argonomist for details.

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Contest closes June 30,2014. Contest draw date July 11, 2014. Model shown in this publication not necessarily the exact as prize giveaway.

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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.

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Mobile Homes

2003 20’ x 76’ Winalta Mobile Home - 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, central air, open concept. Must be moved. Serious inquiries only. Located in Sedalie, Ab. area 403664-9447.

SINGLE BEST Sale ever on select SRI Homes! Kick start 2014 with this unbeatable factory promotion! $7000 in free options! Lowest prices & best service guaranteed! Dynamic Homes 1-877-3414422; www.dynamicmodular.ca.

UNITED Homes Canada invites you to view our Heated display homes. Purchase today at 2012 pricing.

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HOMES, Cottages & More. RTMI - Ready to Move in. Call 1-888733-1411; rtmihomes. com. Red Tag Sale on now - ask about our $100,000 giveaway.

Miscellaneous

UPRIGHT PIANO, Morris, for sale.

Excellent condition.

Asking $400. Call 403578-3956.

Ribstone Creek Accounting Solutions

Lois Rodvang 403-578-3295

Certified QuickBooks Specialist

Specializing in monthly accounting for farms and small business

For Sale

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.

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.

DISCONNECTED Phone? Phone Factory Home Phone Service.

No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available.

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Phone 1-800-BIGIRON.

Auto

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.

North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

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

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

Feed and 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.

WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or dave@hannasseeds. com.

Livestock

CHAROLAIS bulls for sale. Yearling & 2 yr olds. Wintering available. 780-582-2254, Forestburg.

Wanted

WANTED: 1955 or ‘56 Pontiac cars, running or for parts. Ph. Jim, Wainwright area 780806-3663

*Land* Wanted

***************** Pasture, Hay and Grain Farming Looking for land for the upcoming spring Offering competitive, flexible agreements.

Please call Scott @ 403 546-2278 Ext.1 or 403 857-9703

Classifieds

Business OpportunitY

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Help Wanted

GREIDANUS Honeybee Farm requires two full time Apiary harvesters required for April 15 through Oct. 30, 2014, 8 hrs/day, 5 or 6 days/ week, $12.00/hr. The successful applicant will be involved in assisting apiarist in maintaining hive health, dividing colonies, harvesting honey and operating various pieces of equipment.

One year’s previous experience required.

This job is very physically demanding. Valid drivers license preferable. To apply please call 403-742-8723 or email resume to rongreidanus@gmail. com GREIDANUS Honeybee Farm requires two full time Apiary technician for March 1 through September 30, 2014; 8 hrs/day, 5 or 6 days/ week, $13.75/hr. Some evenings/night work required. The successful applicant will be involved in maintaining hive health, administrating medications, dividing colonies, harvesting honey and operating/maintaining various equipment,.

Minimum 2 years experience required. This job is very physically demanding. Valid Class 3 drivers license a must. To apply please call 403-742-8723 or email resume to rongreidanus@gmail. com WINCH Tractor Opoerators. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office.

Phone 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581.

Email: rigmove@telus. net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

HELP Wanted: AG Mechanic / Service Manager required on farm/feedlot operation in south central Alberta. Mechanic licence an asset but not required.

Competitive wages and benefits. Housing available. Please fax resume to 403-5462445. Email: careers@klassenagriventures.ca.

PARK PAVING Ltd. in Edmonton has immediate openings for a Project Superintendent, Concrete Superintendent, Shop Foreman, and Heavy Duty Mechanics. Send your resume via email to: employment@parkpaving.com or via fax to 780-434-5373.

IMMEDIATE fulltime position with flux. hrs.

(40 hrs./week min.) for beekeeping out of Tees, Ab. Exp. and Class 3 licence preferred but not required.

Min. Class 5. Labour intensive. Email resume to teesbeesinc@gmail.com GREIDANUS Honeybee Farm requires two full time Apiary workers required for March 1 through September 30, 2014, 8 hrs/day, 5 or 6 days/week, $12.75/hr.

The successful applicant will be involved in assisting apiarist in maintaining hive health, dividing colonies, harvesting honey and operating various pieces of equipment.

One year’s previous experience required.

This job is very physically demanding. Valid drivers license preferable. To apply please call 403-742-8723 or email resume to rongreidanus@gmail. com HD LICENSED MECHANIC for the stony Plain/Westlock/ Barrhead area. Must be willing to obtain CVIP licence. Please email or fax applications to: Carillion Canada Inc.; dlefsrud@carillionalberta. ca. Fax 780-336-2461.

RDAII required in Three Hills, Alberta.

Full-time, Monday Thursday. One year maternity leave. Email resume: drjckerr@hotmail.com or fax 403443-5850. Questions?

Phone 403-443-5820.

EAGLESHAM Golf Course is seeking the services of a Club House Manager. For a full description of this job please email: dbsquires@wispernet.ca.

WANTED: Farm Worker starting May 1 for 6 months. Must be familiar with livestock and machinery. Duties include breaking horses, painting, all aspects of haying, general maintenance and repairs. Applicants must have valid drivers licence. Housing provided. Wage rate $12/ hour. Email: palmerl@ telus.net.

MATURE reliable bartender required. Send resume with references to Alliance Valley Inn. Contact Jacquie or Hazel at 780-879-3699 or drop in.

FULL-TIME Heavy Equipment / Transportation Sales Representative required. Applicants must be highly motivated. Industrial experience and knowledge necessary. Qualified persons to send resume and salary expectations to: 9320 52 St., SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 2R5. Fax 403266-6754.

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THERE IS A Critical need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada. Work from home. CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply.

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ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards.

Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

WESTERN Chevrolet Drumheller seeking motivated sales person. Full benefits, modern facility.

Experience an asset, above average income.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Castor is looking for:

Licensed Practical Nurse WHEN APPLYING: Please submit your résumé by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting the Competition Number Competition Number: CF-40046-CS Position Type: Full-Time: 0.81 FTE Date Closed: January 26th, 2014 Salary Range: $25.17 - $32.96 per hour

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COUNTY OF PAINTEARTH NO. 18 Crowfoot Crossing……Remembering Our Past, Building Our Future

Journeyman Welder

The County of Paintearth is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable Journeyman Welder to join our shop Mechanical team.

The Successful individual reports to the Shop Manager. This Individual will be responsible for welding on all County equipment in the shop and in the field. The County of Paintearth No. 18 has a comprehensive benefits plan and participates in the Local Authorities Pension Plan. The salary gird is between $64,751.55 and $69,532.19 per annum 40 hours per week with the I.U.O.E. Local No.955.

Qualifications: • Certified Alberta Journeyman Welding Certificate • 2 to 5 years of welding experience • Strong writing and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to deal effectively with people.

• Current Certification or willing to obtain Certification in: 1. WHIMIS 2. Transportation of Dangerous Goods 3. First Aid • Class 3 Drivers License with air brake endorsement • Drivers abstract will be required Interested individuals are invited to forward resume by 4:00 pm Friday February 14th 2014, to: County of Paintearth No. 18 Crowfoot Crossing Hwy 12 & TWP 374 Box 509 Castor, AB T0C 0X0 Phone: 403.882.3285 Fax: 403.882.3560 Email: jspady@countypaintearth.ca Attention Journeyman Welder Opportunity For more information please contact Jack Spady 403-882-3285

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8TH ANNUAL Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show, March 14 16/14, Red Deer Westerner Park.

Exhibitor space available. Consign your car.

1-888-296-0528 ext.

102; EGauctions.com.

MID-WINTER Consignment Sale.

Jan. 25, 10 a.m., Sandhills Community Hall, Spruce Grove.

Coin, antiques & collectibles, leather furniture, framed art, more.

Details: www.spectrumauctioneering.com.

Spectrum Auctioneering 780-903-9393.

BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Gun Auction.

Sat., Feb. 8, 10 a.m.

New location! 11802 145 St., Edmonton, AB. Win commemoratives, modern rifles, handguns, volcanic, cased muff pistols. F & W pocket rifle, Flintlocks. Consign 403-597-1095. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com; www.WardsAuctions. com.

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COUPLES Night Out Comedy Night Tuesday, Feb 4, 7:30 pm Elim Pentecostal Gymnasium, Drumheller 403-8233207, $10 per couple.

Tickets at Elim or Drumheller Library.

It Is Written Sat. 11 am CTV

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CARDS OF THANKS

THANK You to our family and friends who sent food, flowers, condolences through emails, and donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation when our brother, Tom Lowis passed away.

Our appreciation goes also to the following people: Karen Benoit, Doug Forter, Randy Crossman, Shealagh McClelland for leading the service. Sheila Van Alstyne for singing, Dan Hampton for always being there, and to Marion Wombold and Sheila Van Alstyne at Wombold Family Funeral Homes for their ability to provide comfort in our loss.

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Carly Robley, a Grade 12 student at Hughenden School accompanied Robb Nash for a song during the performance at the school on January 14.

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Winners were chosen in the Hanna Legion Remembrance Day Poster Contest from Youngstown School, with Jaxen Tattrie winning the Intermediate category (Grades seven to nine).

He was presented with a $50 cheque by Hanna Legion President Dianne Lance.

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Hughenden school highlights

by Susan Campbell We extended a warm welcome to former Hughenden Public School (HPS) graduate Kristen Sather, who has recently joined the staff as an instructional assistant.

This past week we thoroughly enjoyed guests to the school, Robb Nash and drummer Jonny Holliday.

Following a life threatening accident as a teenager, Nash went through anger, self-doubt, depression and questioned his purpose in life. After years of dealing with these issues and difficult physical injuries, the highly acclaimed rock musician found his purpose and passion was reaching out to young people with rock music, meaningful lyrics and encouraging them in a way they understand.

Nash challenged students to draw upon the inner strength that we all have and reach out to others when tough times hit.

The monthly Achievement Tree Assembly was held with the following students earning their ‘leaves’ of recognition: Grade 4 students Nicole Carson, Cheyanne Ford and Hayden McQuaid; Grade 5 students Chloe Sayer, Jamie VanHoek and Layne Motley and Grade 6 students Gage Lonsdale, Ashlyn Tainsh and Kira Axley.

Luck recipients of Scholastic book order certificates included Hayden McQuaid, Layne Motley and Gage Lonsdale. Layne Motley was also the winner of the

gift bag full of learning essentials while Chloe Sayer won a year membership to the Hughenden Library.

The Grade 6 class are the lucky winners of free tickets to the Edmonton Oil Kings hockey game Wednesday, January 22. They won through the “Give It A Shot” incentive reading program.

The Senior High Leadership class has been hosting a noon-hour volleyball four on four tournament.

The tournament has now wrapped up with first place going to Senior High “Team Hit the Balls Deep” and Junior High “Team Brody”.

Elementary teams are still finalizing their play.

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Youngstown School student Kathleen McCowan placed first in the Senior division (Grades 10 to 12) for her black and white poster for the Hanna Legion Remembrance Day poster contest.

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4-Level Split house in Consort

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$235,000

2076 total sq. ft., (1262 sq. ft. first 2 floors) Open to offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths.

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5120-48st Consort - 2069 sqft 3 level split in Consort. 2 1/2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, basement rec-room with wet bar, large entrance, and attached car port. This property is sold as is where is and is Listed for $60,000. ALL OFFERS will be considered!

4914 Norfolk Ave. Coronation 1440 sqft double wide on 4 lots, close to all amenities. 3 beds, large walk in closet in master bedroom, 2 baths: one 4 piece one 3 piece, separate laundry area, front and back covered decks, fenced yard , 2 sheds, fruit trees, 6 appliances, window coverings. REDUCED TO $66,500

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Coronation Home Decorating - Owner retiring after 35 years, 25 years in current location. Sale includes building in entirety or part, all equipment, inventory of paint, fabric and supplies, Sears and Purolator.

This is a solid and successful business Please contact Shelly for further information!

$1,997.08 $2,496.35

5201 Railway Ave., Coronation 1250 sqft doublewide on owned lot.

3 bedrooms, updated bathroom and kitchen. Vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace.

Pt of NE 34-37-10-W4 - 12.59 acres REDUCED $45,000 $33,000 County of Paintearth - excellent 1848 sqft home 4 beds, office, 2nd kitchen, fireplace, large double garage insulated and heated, beautiful yard with well developed 5122 Victoria Ave., Coronation trees and fantastic 4 acre man made 950 sqft bungalow, 1+1 beds, 2 baths, lake with a sand beach and Dock! 4 app., corner lot, move in ready, available immediately. $84,900 Listed for $495,000 MUST SEE!

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4903 50 Street - Amisk

1,325 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 1 bath, 1.5 storey home on a corner lot. Fireplace and a covered deck all on a huge 100’x115’ corner lot. New siding, hot water tank and the whole is being painted in trendy neutral colors. Great house for great price, don’t miss this one! Includes - Fridge stove washer, dryer, window coverings.

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$89,900

4924 50 Street, Consort

Be your own Boss! A very busy licenced restaurant in Consort, AB. Seats 55. Small banquet space at front.

Everything included to turn key and start earning. Many recent updates include a new roof, new exterior finish, new walk in freezer and much more.

Consort is a very active oilfield and farming community. Must see.

Inclusions: All equipment required to operate a licenced restaurant.

MLS®#: MH0027754

$259,900