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Knights came out the clear victors. The entire Theresetta student body got to enjoy a play performance put on by the grade 4 class on Thurs. Jan. 26. The grade 4 class worked hard to perfect their acting and lines before treating the school with their production of “The Fish Tank”. The Jr. ATB bank was open on Thurs., Jan. 26 at noon. All nine employees were present and they helped 19 customers. This month’s winner of the $25 gift
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acting it out! The Theresetta boys basketball team had a very close, competitive and very fun tournament in Killam on Jan. 13 - 14. They had a close, 3-point game against Sedgewick. Everyone improved their skills, confidence and played a disciplined game of basketball. Coach Nicole Roland gave them very positive, helpful ideas and tips all weekend. On Thurs. Jan. 26, the boys basketball team hosted Brownfield for a well fought game. The
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by K. Smawley Theresetta School Kindergarten students have been learning about the Arctic. They built Inukshuks and compared their height with their Inukshuk’s height. On Thurs. Jan. 26, they had Bear Day. The kids brought their teddy bears to school and wore their comfy pyjamas so that they could practice hibernating. They sang the song ‘10 Bears in the Bed, and did lots of counting. They listened to the story, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The kids did a fantastic job
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Memorial service held in Craigmyle Howard Richard Panter September 3, 1940 – January 24, 2017 Howard passed away peacefully at the age of 76 with his wife Elaine and some family by his side. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 48 years, Elaine. Also his sisters Ethel Millard of Prince Albert, Sk., and Betty Lou Dunn Panter of Big River, Sk., his brother-in-law Steve Zaparaniuk of Esterhazy, Sk., his sisters-in-law and
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ECA Review reporter Village of Alix is selling Moonwalkers’ equipment and already has interest from potential buyers. During its regular meeting Jan. 18, council directed administration to prepare tender bid documents. “We have had tremendous interest in it without even advertising it yet,” said Alix Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Troy Jenkins. “We are looking forward to a competitive bidding process and hopefully we can recover as much funds as we can for the municipality.”
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RCMP conduct search, seize stolen property The motorcycle is a black, 2010 Harley Davidson trike. At the time of the theft, it had Alberta license plate CXJ78. The trailer is a white 2013 Cargo mate enclosed trailer. At the time of the theft, it had license Alberta License plate 4XK096.
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A rural residence south of Coronation, Ab. was broken into sometime between Mon. Jan. 23 and Tues. Jan. 24 where a 46” Samsung flat screen TV, a Dell laptop and several Dewalt hand tools (grinder, impact tool, battery pack and reciprocating saw) were stole Also stolen was a two million candle power portable flashlight and a Salton portable ice maker.
A residence in Halkirk, Ab. was broken into on Jan. 20 - 21 and a pair of bluish grey Samsung front load washer and dryer were stolen. RCMP in Hanna are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the persons responsible for a break and enter that occurred on Jan. 18, 2017. Suspects broke into a building in the Hanna area. Once inside they took seven semi-automatic rifles, a 20 gauge shotgun, a green “Stack-On” gun cabinet and assorted ammunition and liquor. Security cameras showed one suspect as a one female, slight build, short (approx. 5’) and wearing black clothing and face mask. The second suspect is
Town of Bashaw helps fund local medical clinic Lisa Joy
ECA Review reporter The Town of Bashaw will contribute $25,000 for the physician retention program to ensure the clinic remains open all week. Council, during its regular meeting Jan. 26, voted in favour of continuing to fund the program in 2017 through taxation. Through discussions with the physician last year, council was informed that a reduction in funding would result in the clinic going from being open a full week to three days a week. “It’s such an important service to our community,” said Coun. Rosella Peterman. She added that although it’s a private business, the village doesn’t want to lose the services of a doctor. Coun. Lynn Schultz agreed saying, “We could run into some major problems if we don’t support it.” Bashaw Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Theresa Fuller said the clinic has spin off benefits with people from the surrounding area perhaps shopping in Bashaw when they come to the community for a doctor’s appointment. She said it’s also a benefit to both residents and employers when people don’t have to take half a day off from work to travel to another community for a doctor’s appointment. CAO Fuller added that if the Town of Bashaw supports aging in place then the clinic is a staple. Mayor Penny Shantz said if the town lost the doctor’s office they would likely lose the lab and x-ray. In addition, she said the doctor personally goes to the local senior centre to visit patients instead of the patients having to be transported out of the community for appointments. “To me that is really important.”
No decision on digital sign
Town of Bashaw council tabled its decision on a digital sign. CAO Fuller told council, during their regular meeting Jan. 26, that it’s difficult to tell how well a digital sign would work adding that the proposed location isn’t a high traffic area. Council tabled the item until they can get more information from the chamber of commerce.
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The town will work with the Alberta Genealogical Society to gather information from the Bashaw cemetery.
The town currently tracks headstone information. Information the town has will be made available to the society and will eventually be available on the town’s website.
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Town of Bashaw Coun. Lynn Schultz said he was surprised with the lack of feedback from the public regarding the town connecting to the Hwy 12/21 water line. “I haven’t heard anybody that has been upset about it.” Likewise, CAO Fuller said she thought the office would be “barraged” with inquiries. “It really hasn’t been.” Coun. Bryan Gust said the former town council, more than a decade ago, agreed to join the commission at a time when there was concern over water supplies after the Walkerton E. coli contamination that resulted in 2,300 people falling ill and seven dying after a breakdown in the local water system. Afterwards there was an environmental push for regionalization of water.
believed to be male, medium to heavy build, approx. 6, wearing dark clothing and face mask. Both suspects were wearing distinct black and red gloves. The vehicle was an older model extended cab Dodge Ram (2002 to 2008). The truck has pinstriping or damage on the right side. It also has a box cover (tonneau cover). Suspects cut the lock on the access gate on Jan. 20 to the Waste Management facility north of Hanna, entered the compound and stole 30-60 used automotive batteries. Oyen RCMP are asking for tips to help solve a break and enter to a residence near Youngstown. 3” wide
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CAO Fuller said there was also a fear that ground water sources may dry up. The town is holding a community engagement session for Bashaw and area residents Feb. 9 at the community hall in regards to the Hwy 12/21 water line. In mid 2017 the town will connect to the line when a 20-kilometer waterline will be constructed between Bashaw and Mirror. Instead of having well water and selling water to the commission, Bashaw will now purchase water from the commission and be part of the regional water line.
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After Bashaw council came out of its in-camera session Jan. 26, council passed a motion to approve a 2.5 per cent cost of living payroll increase for 2017. It was carried unanimously. Next council meeting changed. The Feb. 9 council meeting has been rescheduled to Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. to accommodate the Community Engagement on Feb. 9.
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Pipelines for Canada by Brenda P. Schimke The executive order by the American President to approve TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline is so-so news for Canada. Keystone is only beneficial if our domestic pipelines don’t get built to tidewaters. We’ve had this ongoing problem in Alberta’s oil patch since Leduc #1, letting the Americans dictate the price we get for our crude. If we get our oil to tidewater, it can then be sold at the Brent world price for crude which is consistently higher than the American price of crude (West Texas Intermediate). Because of this price differential, our bitumen/oil heading south means Canadians are, and have been for decades, subsidizing American corporate profits and their energy consumers.
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In turn when Canadian oil is refined in the southern States, they, not us, get the jobs and have access to all world markets. That’s why the recently approved Kinder Morgan, Canada’s pipeline to the West Coast is much more beneficial to Canadians than either the Keystone or the recently approved Enbridge line to the U.S. Midwest. In the same vein, the Energy East pipeline is of huge importance to Canada. First, in tandem with the Kinder Morgan pipeline, it opens access to both coasts and every major and emerging market in the world. This access is critical now that America is looking inward. Second and very important Canada would become completely self-sufficient in energy. Eastern Canada would no longer be tied to imported oil from volatile countries in Africa and the Middle East. The coast-to-coast pipelines are as
important to Canada today as was the railway in the 19th century. Cross-country pipelines falls under federal jurisdiction. As such, the federal government will have to stand up to the self-serving city mayors and premiers to get it done. They have shown a willingness to do this on other files such as mental health, so there is some optimism that this will happen on the energy file as well. The federal government must challenge hypocritical thinkers such as Montreal’s Mayor Denis Coderre who fights to dump billions of litres of raw sewage into the St. Lawrence River yet turns around to argue the possibility of a pipeline rapture is an environmental risk too big to take. Many environmentalists do not understand why both Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Notley are championing these pipelines. It’s simple, as political leaders they must be long-term thinkers and planners. Wise government leaders understand you cannot kill a significant source of economic activity (fossil fuel industry) until the replacement source is available and affordable. They are also very mindful that the environment is on critical life supports and not doing anything is far more expensive as the frequency of catastrophic weather events continues to grow exponentially. The challenge to manage the environment and jobs is a balancing act not for the faint of heart. Both sides, climate deniers and environmentalists, adamantly believe there is no compromise. Businessmen, anarchists, absolute monarchists and dictators all have the power and motivation for zero compromise, one winner, many losers. But, in a country with the rule of law and democratic elections, one winner takes all is never a doable option. Self-centered, singularly-focused goals are completely contrary to the tenets of any sound, functioning democracy. Thank God Canada still has that democracy!
Renaming Moonwalkers’ building
Cont’d from Pg 2 Council, during its regular meeting Jan. 18, directed administration to organize a community-wide contest to rename the building. “Since Moonwalkers isn’t the major tenant there anymore we want the community to come up with a name and we felt that a contest is a unique way to do that,” said CAO Jenkins. “It goes along with the open way that we are doing things here at the Village of Alix and we want as much public input as possible. “We would like to see the community put their own spin on a major building here in the village and are working on details and specifics for the contest.” CAO Jenkins, said however, that the village would like to see a paragraph
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Electoral boundary changes
Village of Alix council is still reviewing information sent to them by the provincial Electoral Boundaries Commission asking for their input in the review of the ridings. “That’s something that council will be discussing with the constituents and come to a decision,” said CAO Jenkins. Alix is part of the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency and is located about half way between Lacombe and Stettler. “We’re pretty much in the middle,” said CAO Jenkins.
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Trump’s vision by Herman Schwenk After eight years of Liberal Left government, the USA has a new President. Talk about what a monumental shift in government policy and emphasis this will be. This was predictable after Obama’s policies on the environment, world appeasement and left wing social programs, etc. just didn’t seem to work. He catered to the political elite and didn’t pay much attention to the needs of ordinary working Americans. Donald Trump just couldn’t stand it any longer. He was sick and tired of the political correctness rampant in Schwenk both political parties and sensed that there were a large segment of the American public who agreed with him. His logo was “America First.” It is obvious from his first few days in office that he meant it. He achieved the Republican nomination by challenging the Republican establishment and the elites. There must have been a dozen or more candidates vying for that nomination and all of them disliked Mr. Trump, some more than others. He had a combative in-your-face style that just rubbed conventional politicians and the media raw. Because of his combative style of actually insulting almost every group in sight, including Muslims, illegal immigrants, fellow candidates and the media, the media inadvertently gave him billions of dollars of free advertising in trying to convince the public that he was not a fit candidate. He was successful at tapping into a public that was also sick and tired of left wing political correctness. His comments and statements were so outlandish that no one thought his campaign would succeed, however his popularity just increased as the campaign proceeded. I have a theory that if the other candidates had agreed on one of them challenging Trump he may not have won. The way it worked he just picked
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them off one at a time. I can see the same thing happening with Kevin O’Leary entering the conservative contest here in Canada but more of that in another column. Donald Trump believes under the leadership of Barack Obama, America has become irrelevant. The changes that he intends to make will be earth shattering. The U.S. pays 22 per cent of the UN budget. I think that will change. Also a far larger share of the NATO budget than any other country. He has indicated that he will be beefing up his own military instead of NATO. He thinks that protectionism is the way to make America great, however his manufacturing could become uncompetitive on the world market. He signed an executive order to withdraw from the Trans Pacific Partnership and he intends to renegotiate the NAFTA agreement of which Canada is a signatory. His real problem with that agreement is that millions of blue collar jobs have disappeared to Mexico and China due to their lower labour costs. He has signed another executive order that would restart the agreement on the XL Keystone pipeline. He also intends to make major changes to Obama’s pet project, which is “Obama Care.” Trump’s position on that program is that it is far too expensive. He will do something with the problem of illegal immigration. It will be interesting to see if he actually builds the wall. I am interested in seeing if he will withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Agreement. Boy, would that get the world’s attention. I think if he is to be successful as the president of the USA he needs to develop a thicker skin and park his oversized ego in his bedroom. I don’t think he will last as President unless he quits tweeting every time someone or something irritates him. In my opinion he needs to lighten up and become less obnoxious. As the old saying goes “don’t sweat the small stuff.”
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ECA Review Reporter The first draft of the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw was presented to council for review. This bylaw, required by the Municipal Government Act, has been designed to set out clear expectations on the behaviour of council members and provide council with guidance in the conduct of their duties as elected officials. The bylaw will also offer information to the public regarding the behaviour they can expect from their council and provide a mechanism for responding to alleged breaches of this
Code of Conduct. Council will be reviewing this bylaw in sections over several meetings.
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ATCO Electric representatives were on hand at Big Valley’s Jan. 26 council meeting with a detailed presentation regarding the renewal of the municipal franchise agreement due later this year. Plans to change out Big Valley’s current streetlights were also discussed. During the presentation, ATCO representatives discussed costs and demonstrated the current bulbs used in Big Valley with the new LED bulbs available, allowing council to compare differences.
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Friend, brother, dad and grandpa Alex was born on the family farm, just south of Lancer, Sk. on Nov. 10, 1929, a son to Jacob and Philomena Resch. Alex was one of the many children: Jack, Charlie, Jean, Sam, Tillie, Patricia, Rose, Emily, Mary and Elizabeth. Coming from a large family, Alex grew up working, helping where needed, making do with the Resch graces given and using the knowledge he had to better himself to make a go of life. Alex met and married Elizabeth “Betty” Resling. They wed at the Bloomfelt Church, Prelate, Sk. in September 1952. They were blessed with three daughters: Dianna, Theresa and Yvonne, two sons Gordon and Larry. Shortly after the girls were born Alex and Betty moved from Saskatchewan to two miles south of Hemaruka to work together and begin to build their own family farm. Alex usually was a man of few words, unless it was with good friends or at family gatherings where he shared a few stories and whole-hearted laughter. Alex was always ready to help a neighbour with any task needing to be done. Into his favourite brown truck and away he’d go! He loved to bug and josh his
grandkids over the antics they would get into. He also ensured that they knew where he stood, for or against the issue. Reminding them that he cared and was aware of the happenings. Once most all of the grandchildren grew old enough, the “karma” of most situations Alex would find himself in would be heard as well. There was never any doubt that farming and ranching was Alex. Organizing spring seeding started early February, after the calves were sold and before the first new calf crop arrived. Daily conversations about what, or if or when you fed cows, bedded bulls, chopped water holes, fixed equipment, cut off twines or checked fluid levels on tractors. If you remembered to check on the mineral tubs and salt blocks, check the content on those mineral tubs and get the right ones for the cows on hand, for after they calve. Don’t forget the tags and buttons! Shopping for fencing supplies and posts in the weekly flyers was a priority. Keeping a keen eye on the inventory of certain items was a habit. Talking to his children was his way of checking in and reminding them that he cared for all of them and that they were his pride and joy. Growing older and retirement wasn’t given much thought. Turn to God, Pg 9
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‘God made a farmer’
Then, pain’n from “tractor back,” put Cont’d from Pg 8 Home was where he loved to be, on in another 72 hours. the farm, phone calls to his neighSo, God made a farmer! bours in the evening and living the God had to have somebody willing dream, he created. to ride the ruts at double speed to get “So God made a farmer…. the hay in ahead of the rain clouds And on the eighth day God looked and yet stop on mid-field and race to down on his planned paradise and help when he sees the first smoke said, “I need a caretaker!” from a neighbour’s place. So, God made a farmer! So, God made a farmer! God said I need somebody to get up God said, “I need somebody strong before dawn and milk cows and work enough to clear trees, heave bales and all day in the fields, milk cows again, yet gentle enough to tame lambs and eat supper and then go to town and wean pigs and tend the pink combed stay past midnight at a meeting of the pullets…and who will stop his mower school board. for an hour to mend the broken leg of a So, God made a farmer! meadow lark. I need somebody with strong arms. So, God made a farmer! Strong enough to rustle a calf, yet It had to be somebody who’d plow gentle enough to deliver his own deep and straight…and not cut corgrandchild. Somebody to call hogs, ners. Somebody to seed and weed, feed tame cantankerous machinery, come and breed…and rake and disc and home hungry and have to wait for plow and plant and tie the fleece and lunch until his wife is done feeding strain the milk. Turn to Doing, Pg 10 and visiting with the ladies and telling them to be sure to come back real soon…and mean Battle River Research Group’s it. So, God made a farmer! • Grazing High Legume Pastures – Thursday, God said “I February 2 –Bashaw Community Hall need somebody that can shape an • Calving Clinic – Thursday, February 16 – Stettler ax handle, shoe a Ag Society (Pavilion) horse with a • Ryley Solar Workshop - Thursday, February 23 – hunk of car tire Ryley Community Center make a harness out of hay wire, • BRRG’s Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, feed sacks and March 1 – Castor Community Hall shoe scraps. • Crop Production Workshop – Wednesday, March And…who, at 15 – Forestburg Community Hall planting time and harvest season, Please watch our website or will finish his 40 call for more information on these events! hour week by www.battleriverresearch.com/upcoming-events • (780) 582-7308 Tuesday noon.
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SHARP HILLS WIND FARM
Community Open House We’re interested in hearing from you. Please join us at our first community open house to learn more about the Sharp Hills Wind Farm.
We will provide information on the project size, location, schedule, our current stage in the Alberta interconnection process as well as other details. We will have experts on hand to discuss the project with you. Food and beverages will be available.
THE OPEN HOUSE WILL TAKE PLACE ON: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM LOCATION: Sedalia Hall 1 Avenue Sedalia, Special Area 3, Alberta
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Page Newton, Territory Manager, CANTERRA SEEDS
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You’re Invited!
CANOLA LUNCH & LEARN
sure he knew a personal Hospital Assisted Living Cont’d from Pg 9 Door prizes including 1 bag (22.7 kg) of CS2100 Somebody to replenish the self note about Dad prior and 1:30 pm and Extended Care. feeder and then finish a hard days met each family member We are so lucky to have work with a five mile drive to church. with kindness and grace.Please RSVP to: that standard of care, for all Somebody who’d bale a family together To all who attended the the time Dad spent there. with the soft strong bonds of sharing, service, thank you, truly. A gracious thank you to403‐854‐0270 or dallas.upton@ufa.com Dallas Upton who’d laugh and then sigh…and then Special note of thanks to the Veteran United Church respond with smiling eyes, when his Marilyn Long for her time Ladies and community for UFA Hanna 403‐854‐4441 CA son says he wants to spend his life and gifts of song and music the bountiful luncheon “doing what dad does.” throughout the service. served. Thur EVERYONE WELCOME! Dan Gorcak was so kind to So, God made a farmer! To all our neighbours, Travelo read the words of remem Alex is survived by his loving friends and family who took includes lunch and door prizes brance. Dan, also was reader time over the years to go and family: Dianna and Cliff Smith, Lisa at Mom’s (Betty’s) service in and Andy Demchuk (Evan and visit Dad, while he was in 1:30 am Welcome & Registratio Carolyn Demchuk); Theresa and David 1988. Coronation, thank you. 2:00 pm Lunch We the family are espeWakefield, Gavin and Roxanne It takes a village to raise a cially grateful for his Wakefield (Shayla, Kaden and Kaci), child they say and also one, 2:30 pm Page Newton, Territory steadfastness and friendship to love them through the Jeadene and Grant Gregory (Grace of their life. Who is CANTER for many years. Lynsay, and Rhett), Gordon and Janet Resch, latter years Canola breedin Cassie and Rachel for doing Chris & Lynsay Resch (Hadley and Reminding them and us that to be living How do canola the readings at the service, Bentley), Martin and Rachel Resch we are lucky Please RSVP to: You’re Invited! Clubroot – wha well done. All the (Estelle), Brad and Cassie Resch where we are. (Paisley and Cooper), Larry and Dawn Grandchildren for being Thank you for all for the Tips for straigh Dallas Upton 403-854-0270 or dallas.upton@ufa.com pallbearers thank Door prizes including 1 you for Resch, Eric, Morgan and Mikayla phone calls, support and 30 pm UFA Hanna 403-854-4441 your strength and love. Resch; prayers. We are so very To Dr. Lynne McKenzie Also siblings: Sam (Marion), Jack grateful. lease RSVP to: and Dr. Noelle O’Riordan for (Betty), Patricia Resch, Charlie Resch, Dianne and Clifford Smith Dallas Upton 403‐8 their care and support of Jean Smith, Tillie (Bill) Groves, Mary Terry and Dave Wakefield check us out online Dad, as well as all the Harris; nephew Gary (Jeanne) and Gordon and Janet Resch UFA Hanna 403‐8 niece Wendy Wagner; other family and nursing and care giving Larry and Dawn Resch www.ECAreview.com staff at the Coronation many dear friends. and Families CANOLA LUNCH & LEARN E Alex was predeceased by parThursday, February 16, 2017 ents Jack and Philomena Resch, his Travelodge Hanna (Canada Grey) wife Betty, daughter Yvonne, sisters Emily Ericksen, Rose (Johnny) Meyer, 11:30 am Welcome & Registration Elizabeth (Tony) Tuchscherer, sister12:00 pm Lunch in-law Cathleen Resch, brothers-in-law 12:30 pm Page Newton, Territory Manager, CANTERRA SEEDS Norman Smith and Jerry Harris. Who is CANTERRA SEEDS? Funeral services were held at Canola breeding – what’s in it for you? Veteran Community Hall on Thurs. How do canola varieties “yield up”? Jan. 26, 2017 at 1 p.m. with Father Clubroot – what is it and what can you can do? Leonard Gartner officiating. Tips for straight‐cutting canola Musician Marilyn Long presented 1:30 pm Door prizes including 1 bag (22.7 kg) of CS2100 her gift of music and Dan Gorcak gave Please RSVP to: words of remembrance. Rachel, Lynsay and Cassandra Resch were the Dallas Upton 403‐854‐0270 or dallas.upton@ufa.com readers for the service. UFA Hanna 403‐854‐4441 Interment will take place at a later Proven genetics Many ½ & ¾ brothers Internet bidding EVERYONE WELCOME! date in Youngstown Cemetery where Alex will be interred with his wife Proven Proven Many genetics ½available & ¾ brothers forMany ½viewing & Internet ¾ brothers Internet genetics Video sale with bulls on-site bidding Personal guaranteebidding Betty and daughter Yvonne. Video sale with bulls Video available sale with forbulls on-site available viewing for on-site Personal viewing guarantee Personal guarantee Family and friends remained in the Proven genetics Many ½ & ¾ brothers Internet bidding hall for a time of fellowship and a lun Proven genetics Many ½ & ¾ brothers Internet bidding cheon by the Veteran United Church Video sale with bulls available for on-site viewing Personal guarantee Video sale with bulls available for on-site viewing Personal guarantee Women. Memorial donations may be made to Youngstown Cemetery or the Coronation Hospital Foundation -Long Term Care. Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.parkviewfuneralchapels.com Parkview Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 403-882-3141, entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
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Real Estate
FARMLAND For Sale, 1/2 section 18 miles SE of Byemoor; SW-2-34-15-W4 arable land with homesite and SE-2-3415-W4 arable/hayland. Please call 403-342-7524 (can leave msg), for serious inquiries. EXCELLENT 3 bedroom house for sale in Youngstown, Ab. Good basement. May consider rent to own. Please call 1-403854-2643. ARMSTRONG Hotel & Saloon Armstrong, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 16 guest rooms, saloon & restaurant. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. 24 FULLY serviced lake properties Buffalo Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. Lots range from 0.2 +/- to 0.32 +/- acres. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. PRIVATELY owned pasture, hayland and grainland available in small and large blocks. Please contact Doug at 306-7162671 for further details. LOG HOME & Equestrian Facility Lacombe, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26, 2017 in Edmonton. 4879+/sq. ft. log home with 65,850 +/- sq. ft. equestrian facility. 158+/- title acres $6260+/- surface lease revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.
Mobile Homes
WE ARE “Your Total Rural Housing Solution” - It’s time to let go & clear out our Inventory. Save on your Modular/ Manufactured Home. Visit: www. Grandviewmodular. com or www.United homescanada.com.
For Rent
RAVAL PARADISE Motel & RV, Youngstown, AB. Open 24/7. Wifi, cable tv, microwave, fridge, coffeemaker. Weekly & monthly rates available. Also for rent: mobile home & garage. Call 403890-7482.
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ENERGY SERVICES
Requires valid class 5, H2S Alive and Standard First Aid. We offer CAODC Wages with an excellent benefits package. email Robyn at robynwiesner@cwcenergyservices.com or call 780-753-6200
Prairie Land Regional Division No. 25 requires professional, competent employees. Employment opportunities become available on an ongoing basis. Please visit our website at www.plrd.ab.ca for all available positions including teachers, administrative assistants, educational assistants, librarians, maintenance workers, mechanics, finance and technology specialists. Schools are located in Hanna, Youngstown, Cessford, Delia, Morrin, Veteran, Consort and Altario as well as 9 colony schools throughout the division. If you are interested in enhancing student learning experiences and promoting cooperation and commitment within a team environment, PLRD #25 is the workplace for you. Application procedures are outlined on our website. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of credentials, a current Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.
Equipment
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Feed & Seed
FOR SALE: 1330 4x4x8 LS bales, alfalfa/grass mix $80 short/tn average 1850 lbs stacked. Call Roger 403-6641444. HEATED Canola buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.
Livestock
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Coronation/Stettler, Ab
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Email: accounts@ECAreview.com Help Wanted
CORONATION Music Festival committee is looking for volunteers from Mar. 6-16 to assist in the smooth running of the 2017 Music Festival. Please call any Festival committee member to volunteer. GREIDANUS Honeybee Farm requires two Apiary Technicians starting at $14.50 per hour. This is a full time, seasonal position. (40 plus hrs/wk, Mar. 15, 2017 -Oct. 31, 2017. The Apiary Technician must have min. 3 yrs experience working on a commercial Canadian bee farm working as an apiary worker. You will get stung by bees, this is a very labour intensive and strenuous demanding job. Individuals with bad backs, in poor physical condition or allergies to pollen or bee stings need not apply. Preference will be given to individuals possessing a Class 3 Alberta operators licence or equivalent. Apiary
technicians must have a solid understanding of hive management and have the ability to independently assess hive health and make decisions regarding individual hive management. The apiary technician will be responsible for operating various farm vehicles, including tandem axle trucks, extractors, forklift and skid steer. The successful candidate will
head up a team of two additional apiary workers and direct them, throughout the season, diagnosing disease, splitting hives, collecting honey and prepping hives for winter at the end of season. Interested individuals can apply by email to rongreidanus@gmail. com or by mailing a cover letter and resume to Greidanus Honeybee Farm, Box 1581, Stettler, Ab. T0C 2L0
Help Wanted
The Edgerton Community Golf Club is hiring for the position of
Clubhouse Manager
The position is from April 24, 2017 to October 13, 2017. This is a fulltime, salaried position. Applicants must be self-motivated, have experience with food and beverage services and management of staff. Food Safe & AGLC Proserve training certificates required. To request a position description or to send a resume with cover letter please email edgertongolfclub@gmail.com Applications close February 6, 2017
Seasonal Assistant Battle River Research Group
Agriculture Applied Research The Battle River Research Group (BRRG) is a producer driven applied research association based in Forestburg, AB. The position offers the candidate the opportunity to assist in field experiments involving forages, cereals, oilseeds and special crops. Projects are located in east-central Alberta in the counties of Beaver, Flagstaff, Stettler and Paintearth. The BRRG is seeking two motivated, responsible individual for a seasonal position, to start April 2017 Position description: • Assist with the BRRG program. Duties would include; establishing, maintaining, and evaluating field research projects in a team environment. • Conduct pest surveys. • Assist with the planning and directing of summer tours. •Responsibilities include operating small farm equipment; including tractors, seeders, mowers, forage harvester, and sprayers. • Hours worked will be a minimum of 40 hours/week, some overtime may be involved. •Majority of the work will be outdoors. Qualifications • Experience in agriculture or education in an agricultural related field of study. • Excellent writing and computer skills are required. • Willingness to work flexible hour is an asset. • Familiarity with running farm machinery is an asset. PAST EMPLOYEES OF BRRG HAVE BEEN ABLE TO USE THE EXPERIENCE GAINED IN THESE POSITIONS TO FURTHER THEIR CAREERS IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR. THESE POSITIONS PROVIDE EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN FIELD EXPERIENCE. For more information about BRRG visit www.battleriverresearch.com Salary: starting at $18 per hour, negotiable with experience. Send Resumes and Covering Letter by April 1st, 2017 to: Attn: Vicki Heidt Battle River Research Group Box 339, Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 Fax: 780-582-7312 E-mail: admin@battleriverresearch.com *Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone. At the interview please provide reference and driver abstract*
Battle River Research Group
Crop Program Coordinator Full-time (1FTE)
The BRRG is a non-profit producer driven agricultural research society based in Forestburg, AB. BRRG does small plot research, field scale research and demonstration trials, we also put on a number of extension event during the year which can include workshop, seminars and tours in east-central Alberta. Successful applicants will have experience working with primary agriculture producers and have an excellent knowledge of agriculture in Western Canada. The successful applicant must be self-motivated, be a team player, and have excellent organizational, multi-tasking skills and good computer skills. The candidate will interact closely with producers, researchers, extension specialist, industry and educational institutes. Crop Program Coordinator responsibilities would include: Plan and organize projects. Projects can include small-plot research trials, field scale research and demonstration trials and demonstration plots • Will work in conjunction with the Extension Coordinators to plan and deliver extension events and materials such as field tours, newsletter articles and seminars • Coordinate seeding, upkeep and harvesting of research plots • Coordinate statistical analysis of research trials • Coordinate with and assist with crop, insect and disease surveys and other research related duties. • Supervision and training of seasonal staff • Assisting with funding applications • Assist with communication with the board of directors, local counties, members and other partners. • Assisting with reports and newsletters. Skills/Competencies The ability to work as a member of a team and unsupervised • Self-motivated, and organized • Committed to quality and safety • Experience using farm equipment • Agriculture science degree, a diploma in agriculture may be considered along with experience • Must have a valid driver’s license •CCA and/or P.Ag accreditation considered an asset Start Date: Early 2017, flexible on start date. • Wage dependant on experience • Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. • References and Drivers Abstract will be requested at interview Please send your resume, covering letter and wage expectations to: Vicki Heidt, Manager Box 339 Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 Fax: 780-582-7312 Email: admin@battleriverresearch.com For more information about BRRG visit www.battleriverresearch.com
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2'17 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.
GREIDANUS Honeybee Farm requires two Apiary workers starting at $13.50 per hour. This is a full time, seasonal position. (40 plus hrs/wk, Mar. 15, 2017 -Oct. 31, 2017. The Apiary worker must have min 2 yrs experience working on a commercial Canadian bee farm working as an apiary worker or general farm labourer. You will get stung by bees, this is a very labour intensive and strenuous demanding job. Individuals with bad backs, in poor physical condition or allergies to pollen or bee stings need not apply. Preference will be given to individuals possessing a Class 3 or Class 5 Alberta operators licence or equivalent. Apiary workers must have a good understanding of hive management and have the ability to assess hive health and make decisions regarding individual hive management. The apiary worker will be responsible for operating various farm vehicles, extractors, forklift and skid steer. The successful candidate will be part of a team of two apiary workers, lead by an Apiary Technician, throughout the season, the Apiary worker will assist in diagnosing disease, splitting hives, collecting honey and prepping hives for winter at the end of season. Interested individuals can apply by email to rongreidanus@gmail. com or by mailing a cover letter and resume to Greidanus Honeybee Farm, Box 1581, Stettler, Ab. T0C 2L0 GREIDANUS Honeybee Farm requires two Apiary workers starting at $13.50 per hour. This is a full time, seasonal position. (40 plus hrs/wk, April. 15, 2017 -Oct. 31, 2017. The Apiary worker must have min 2 yrs experience working on a commercial Canadian bee farm working as an apiary worker or general farm labourer. You will get stung by bees, this is a very labour intensive and strenuous demanding job. Individuals with bad backs, in poor physical condition or allergies to pollen or bee stings need not apply. Preference will be given to individuals possessing a Class 3 or Class 5 Alberta operators licence or equivalent. Apiary workers must have a good understanding of hive management and have the ability to assess hive health and make decisions regarding individual hive management. The apiary worker will be responsible for operating various farm vehicles, extractors, forklift and skid steer. The successful candidate will be part of a team of two apiary workers, lead by an Apiary Technician,
throughout the season, the Apiary worker will assist in diagnosing disease, splitting hives, collecting honey and prepping hives for winter at the end of season. Interested individuals can apply by email to rongreidanus@gmail. com or by mailing a cover letter and resume to Greidanus Honeybee Farm, Box 1581, Stettler, Ab. T0C 2L0 GREIDANUS Honeybee Farm requires two General farm Labours starting at $12.75 per hour. This is a full time, seasonal position. (40 plus hrs/wk, May 15, 2017 - Oct. 31, 2017. You will get stung by bees, this is a very labour intensive and strenuous demanding job. Individuals with bad backs, in poor physical condition or allergies to pollen or bee stings need not apply. Preference will be given to individuals possessing a Class 3 or Class 5 Alberta operators licence or equivalent. No previous experience is required, however preference will be given to individuals with previous beekeeping experience. The general farm worker will be responsible for assisting in essential farm work. This will include landscaping, cleaning, minor maintenance of tools and buildings including painting. This is in addition to assistance in working in the bees (extracting, collecting honey, moving bees into pollination) Interested individuals can apply by email to rongreidanus@gmail. com or by mailing a cover letter and resume to Greidanus Honeybee Farm, Box 1581, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 TRUCK Transport Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Technician. Must be journeyman and have a CVIP License. Full-time employment in a modern well equipped 10,000 sq. ft. shop. Competitive wages and benefits package. Email resume to: iesltd@ telus.net or fax to 780-523-5245. Attn: Dwayne. MEDICAL Transcription! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/ MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-athome career today!
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CORRECTION: The ECA Review sincerely apologies to Raelene Schulmeister for incorrectly identifying the photographer of the Castor IP, Castor Novice and Castor Atoms, Minor Hockey photos (pg. 8, Jan. 19, 2017, ECA Review). The photographer was Raelene Schulmeister Photography of Castor, Ab. - Joyce Webster, publisher
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3C’s Peewee B Coyotes: from the left, back row: Coach Curtis Lundy, Damon Stannard, Colby Compton, Sheldon Close, Colby Woody, Coach Rod Scoville and Manager Mark Stannard. Middle row: Trace Lundy, Connor Bartlett, Connor Janz, William RossTorres, Garrett Zieffle and Brynn Scoville. Kneeling: Kelton Marr, Owen Schauer, and Cody Cooper. Missing: Phillip Akindipe, William Slemp and Aiden Eccles. ECA Review/ M. Rowland
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