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Winner of the most loving Albertan and the trip to Hawaii, Madena Reimer of Athabasca, Ab. wipes away tears as Tim Berry Dealer Principal at Aspen Ford makes a surprise announcement. Aspen Ford gave away three additional trips to Hawaii at the draw held in Stettler on Jan. 23 ECA Review/B. Causley
The ripple effect From 15,000 people, down to 10 finalists, one woman was chosen as Alberta’s most loving person on Friday Jan.23 in Stettler. Madena Reimer’s name was drawn from a hat in Stettler and is the winner of the trip to Hawaii. This all started when Cody and Eva Borek bought a vehicle late last year from Aspen Ford Sales in Stettler and in doing so got a free trip. To pay it forward the couple wanted to give the trip away to someone in Alberta who lives a caring, loving life. They created a Facebook page asking for nominations and while the contest was originally to find the most loving person in central Alberta, the story spread like wildfire on the internet and television and they had over 15,000 nominations from
around the world posted to the page. “There are so many incredible stories out there,” said Cody. Ten finalists were chosen by the Boreks and all were in attendance for the draw, including finalists Kurt and Lynn Cole of Brownfield. Also included in the top 10 was Lanna Perrie from Stettler who couldn’t go on the trip so Carrie Kuefler was chosen to take her place. “I’m just a rancher but I tweet and I have a Facebook page. Social media can be used for good,” said Cole, referring to the positive attention that the Boreks’ contest page has received, All 10 nominees were presented with a framed certificates saying, “With sincere appreciation of many grateful hearts,” followed by Luke 10:27 (with an emphasis on “Love thy neighbour as thyself.”) Turn to A ripple, Pg 3
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Big Valley council will seek lease agreements with a number of village organizations to ensure all parties are protected legally. CAO Michelle White presented draft letters to council at their Jan. 22 meeting that will be sent to each organization, defining responsibilities of the Village and the organization associated with structures or property. White clarified the letters are needed to insure all parties are protected should any legal issues crop up. A few examples council discussed were the Big Valley Museum baggage cars which are owned by Big Valley Historical Society, but sit on Village property and the amphitheatre which sits on Village property but has no real governing body attached to it. Many arrangements between the Village and organizations were previously made with a handshake and verbal agreements, explained White. Formal legally binding arrangements are required both for the Village’s protection and the organization’s. Coun. Ken Johnson will be attending the upcoming ‘Opportunity Identification’ training session hosted by Central Alberta Economic
Partnership. The session will focus on assisting communities to identify and develop economic opportunities within their community. Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) will also host a ‘marketing and branding’ session in Feb. that council is considering attending. The session will cover basic marketing strategies, identifying target audiences for events or programs and using branding to attract people and development to a community. All council members agreed that identifying Big Valley’s particular brand would be helpful for Big Valley’s future growth and direction. Council has requested that CAO White arrange an informal training session with the RCMP on safe handling practices of firearms within the Village. Council has been encouraged by the number of volunteers greeting Alberta Prairie Steam Trains throughout the summer dressed in period attire, including some western styled gunslingers wearing replica pistols. The aim of the session is to make sure all participants handle the replicas safely while still being able to provide an entertaining welcome for the train guests.
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Full of energy and laughter, from the left, Carolyn Fetaz, Paige renschler and Karen baker were some in the group of the Singing nuns who contributed to the entertainment at the fundraiser for Huntington’s disease in Castor on Jan. 24. ECA Review/B. Causley
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Review Reporter Tickets were free and people were being turned away at the door as over 300 people came to show their support for a local couple and learn more about Huntington’s disease on Sat. Jan. 24 in Castor. Keith Weeks spoke of his wife Angela’s and her family’s struggle with Huntington’s disease. (HD). The disease is hereditary and children have a 50/50 chance of inheriting HD which currently has no known cure. The night was filled with music and laughter from the Singing Nuns and a performance by guest speaker, Phil Callaway. A Christian speaker, radio personality, author and comedian, Callaway, who’s wife also has HD, told the audience that it was okay to laugh again. “Courage is fear that has said it’s
prayers,” he told the crowd. “These are my hereos,” he said speaking to the Weeks, “the people who stand by each other when in difficulty times.” A quilt and a signed Edmonton Oilers jersey were live auctioned while a silent auction lined one side of the hall. A ‘festival of desserts’ and beverages were laid out along the back of the hall and patrons were told to help themselves. Bernadette Modrovsky from the Huntington’s Society of Canada spoke as did Paul McCann fro the Department of Medicine and Neurology at the University of Alberta where currently there is a study being done, which Angela Weeks is part of, linked to a study done where HD was reversed in a mouse. All proceeds from the evening will go to the Huntington’s Society for research. May they one day find a cure.
‘A ripple of kindness’ Cont’d from Pg 1 Reimer, who is a two-time survivor of cancer, lost her mother nine weeks ago. “I had many dark days,” she said. Yet, despite that, Reimer’s caring spirit never wavered. Originally from Newfoundland, Reimer now lives in Athabasca where she runs an organization that takes people in her area to their cancer treatments in Edmonton. “It’s not just that about her,” said Cody, “it’s how much she touches all of these people’s lives who are going through the biggest battle of their life.” In a surprising move there were three other trips given away by Aspen Ford; one to Cody and Eva, one to one of the finalists, RCMP Constable Robert Hynes from Barrhead and a third which will be auctioned off in St. Albert with the proceeds going to fallen RCMP Constable David Wynn’s family. Wynn was shot in the line of duty and died early last week. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude,” a tearful Reimer said after her name was chosen. Her trip to Hawaii includes flights and accommodations and thanks to an anonymous donor, it also includes meals and spending money.
Reimer said that many people nominated her. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said, “It’s hard to hear good things said about yourself.” She added “It’s such a dark world filled with senseless violence and so much anger. We need to show people kindness and compassion. You don’t have to be rich or famous, you just have to make it happen.”
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When asked if a small town resident winning might affect people that live in small towns she said “I hope it inspires them to get out there to help their neighbours and even people that they don’t know, help strangers. There are so many little things we can do and that creates a ripple of kindness, when someone receives it, they give it.” When asked what everyday people can do as an act of kindness she responded “Go visit people in long term care, shut ins that don’t get visitors, those who are sick, the mother with children who can’t get to the grocery store by herself. There are thousands of little ways to help and it’s small things that change the world.”
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Council also heard of a concern that the smaller seed cleaning plant board members are not attending the conventions. They are paying the registration but then not attending. When fees are paid two conference registrations are given to members. “One of the benefits of being a member,” said Hewitt, “is that the association negotiates a really good insurance deal. That’s what they are there for.”
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address the root problems. Of course, Westerners who have never had to fight for anything, The massacre at Charlie Hebdo’s such as myself, have a hard time offices in Paris allows politicians understanding hopelessness. Yet another opportunity to play on our we would be wise to better underfears. Western societies are caught stand that people without hope can in a trap and don’t know how to get buy into and die for an ideology out of it. We’re arming ourselves, (which they may or may not turning over far too much power to believe) because it gives them comour police and security forces with munity, self-importance and a new anti-terrorism legislation and purpose. are willingly sacrificing more and Now we come full circle back to more rights and freedoms that we the massacre at the Charlie Hebdo once considered non-negotiable. offices in Paris and the whole disBut before we completely overcussion about freedom of speech in react, some history is in order. a democratic country. Muslim immigration into France is Charlie Hebdo made it their miswhere the story must begin. Up sion to mock the weakest members until 1974, Muslims arriving in of France society—those living in France assimilated into the culpoverty in suburban ghettos. They ture, many inter-married and most didn’t mock the majority—the were successful, middle-class, con- middle and upper class Parisians tributing citizens. or those in the Roman Catholic faith. They bullied consistently and obstinately the marginalized. The actions of the murderers are horPeople without hope rific and tragic, but not unexpected either. The Charlie Hebdo offices can buy into and die for an had been previously bombed and death threats were not uncommon. ideology because it gives In Canada there is no carte them community, selfblanche right to freedom of speech. We have laws that make it illegal to importance and a purpose. promote hatred against a person or a minority group. Surely Albertans remember Doug Christie and James Keegstra who were both The number of Muslim immicriminally charged and found grants, legal and illegal, from guilty for promoting hatred against former French colonies in North Jews. Africa grew exponentially after Ask yourself what is more dan1974 as did their birth rates. To gerous, an injured bear or a bear handle the influx, new, dull public out for a morning stroll munching housing neighbourhoods were on berries? established in the suburbs of major We ignore root causes at our French cities; however, education, peril. Throwing money at a assimilation and jobs were not problem solves nothing, a lesson French government priorities. Canadian governments have failed Millions of people were living in to learn after 150 years ignoring poverty with no hope of ever being root causes within our First able to provide a better life for their Nations communities. children. Purposeless young men Marginalizing the weak always turned their angry and hopelessleads to violence. We need look no ness into violence. further than the United States’ 400Police became fearful to enter year history with their slave the ghettos, ghetto leaders rose to descendants. Or 60 years ago when the top using extreme fundamenHilter’s hate speeches against the talist Islam to control the masses Jews turned many of our ancesand their sole purpose became tors, Christian-believing Germans, fighting the infidel. into monsters. The unrest and frustration Today we are paying for the sins spilled out onto the streets of Paris of our ancestors, and in our ignowith riots in 2005, 2007 and 2014. rance, adding to them. We need to The knee jerk reaction of French spend much more time looking authorities was to throw money at back to understand the whys before the ghetto problems. we can successfully move forward The programs were ill conceived, to a world of greater peace and delivered poorly and did nothing to stability.
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Dear Editor, Conservative Party had to be reborn at the I believe we still have freedom of speech expense of giving perks to the opposition and freedom to voice our opinions but I do to get rid of them. wonder at times, how far these governI quote, “It is a bright day for Alberta ment people will go before we lose all politics and people.” freedoms. Governments elected in a It was a dark day. democracy are suppose to work for their The Wildrose was formed from distrust constituents, they are not suppose to dicand honest fear of the land bills and other tate to us. That is dictatorship, not issues. They had a good footing and good democracy. recognition as opposition. No small feat Is this what Canada has become? For for Alberta. A lot of people put their trust sure, Alberta is on this track due to recent and faith, as well as monetary donations developments. towards building and strengthening the As a person (who had escaped as a teen- new party. ager from a European country to Canada) Agriculture stepped forward and once told me, ‘When they brought in gun backed this so-call leader, Danielle Smith. control laws into his country, soon I’ve read some of the tremendous complieveryone was under control and their ments and trust directed towards Smith freedoms were lost.’ When freedoms are and the party she was to lead. The party lost, you only get them back by blood shed. policy was basically to modify and to stop Wake up people, don’t let this happen a lot of the so-called land bills that took here. freedom away from landowners. The new “messiah” (premier) of Alberta I can’t believe that a leader could step has already made some great promises away and take some other people with her including new cancer centre, new schools, and think it was right. but all in the bigger centres. And now, we I don’t understand it, and thousands of might have to have an Alberta sales tax other Albertans are certainly horrified. because the price of Democracy out the oil is dropping. Get window. For a ready for an early Premier to when freedoms are election, then a hefty encourage this (at sales tax, and then what monetary or lost, you only get them maybe a pay raise for ministerial our Members of the appointment back by blood shed. Legislature (MLA’s) reward to those for a great job! We crossing the floor) had that happen one also is certainly other time, and some of us don’t forget! not an act of someone who is to be trusted Now maybe we should roll back that 30 to lead. per cent wage increase and maybe cut I admire and respect the Wildrose their salaries even more. This may be a people who are standing proud and firm good time to discontinue the huge penin their convictions. Don’t falter, and to sions and no pensions for those who don’t those that left with no thought of all the last for whatever reason, the two terms. people that worked so hard to put them These were really bad decisions but not where they were, put those traitors behind as bad as the Bills passed that took away you. our property rights. Most of these were All the promises made by the recent PC passed because the government had no leader will not be kept. There should have opposition. These have to be thrown out been no need to think about taxing people. to correct this terrible disgusting form of In the good times, money should have control. been put away instead of squandering it on What I feel, and what a whole lot of other all kinds of idiotic political glitter. Alberta people are saying is, we need to People of Alberta, make a stand and put not forget the cowardly, and I suspect your support behind people that genuinely greedy’ Wildrose MLA’s who crossed the want to protect your freedom. floor, who deceived the good honest people Something has to change and it sure of Alberta by jumping ship. won’t under the status quo. What did Mr. Prentice say, “A rebirth of From an Ex PC voter Arnold McKee the Conservative Party.” I didn’t know the Oyen, Ab.
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Alix town council waives half of utility bill Public Works Supervisor Vern Sidam updated Alix town councillors at their regular Jan. 23 meeting that eight tender packages had been picked up for the 2015 water main improvement project. Plans are to increase the size of the water pipeline and to substantially bury the line deeper on Lake St. from Main St. to the corner of the school to get more volume. It includes approximately 280 metres on Lake Street, 48th Avenue/46th Street alley and four fire hydrants. The 3000 PSI (pounds per sq. inch) will put us in the correct volume needed in case of fire in big buildings such as the school, said Sidam. “Last time it was a smaller project and only three tenders were received and the prices were high, so these prices should be better,” stated Sadim. The deadline for completion of the project is Sept. 30, 2015 but “I don’t believe it will take that long. They’re here and chomping at the bit.” Tanya Meston, assistant chief administrative officer confirmed later that the tender opening will be Feb. 3 at the MPE office in Red Deer. Sidam was also directed to put up signage on Main Street just before entering onto Railway Avenue in front of MoonWalkers, to alert drivers to the playground speed limits. According to RCMP, tickets are not enforceable if the speeder enters from Main Street where there is presently no signs alerting drivers to the 30 km/hour zone they are entering.
Waive half
Council unanimously agreed to waive half of the water and sewer flat rate and consumption charges and 100 per cent of the garbage and recycle fees for the resident that had not received or paid for town
utilities for a period of 46 months, from March 2011 to Dec. 31, 2014. It was a village computer error that was not caught by the town until the resident came in and reported the absence of utility bills, as reported to council at their Jan. 7 meeting at which time CAO Cretzman assured council that checks and balances had been put in place to avoid this happening in the future. The dollar amount was not disclosed.
Urn placement
Council tabled a request to place an urn in between two existing cement covered grave sites in Phase 2 at the Alix cemetery. At present the policy is $75 for an eight inch hole for an urn burial in the ‘cremation circle’ and $100 to open and close. Council was told the party is willing to pay the full plot cost of $200. Public Works was directed to measure the distance between the two cement covers and the office is to inquire into what other municipalities have for a policy on this. Other questions arising during the meeting related to the cutting of grass and the grave marker. “If we do agree to it,” said Mayor Curt Peterson, “it’s on a case by case basis, not a precedent setting decision.”
Media package
Council unanimously agreed administration was to provide the media with agenda packages containing information that is non-confidential only. “This was discussed earlier,” said Mayor Peterson, “and there are lots of councils that do provide a media package.” Council confirmed that it would include the agenda, minutes, some correspondence and reports, however citizens
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requests may not be included. “I was under the assumption that all that was going out anyway,” said Coun. Rob Fehr. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Tanya Meston, in her report, noted that “we are finally getting somewhere” with the bulk water station which as been going on since October/November when the vandalism took place. A quote has been received by the insurance adjuster from Winmar Restoration in Red Deer and the office is just waiting for the quote to be approved by the insurance adjuster. We need to get it up and operating, said Peterson, “as the greenhouse needs it [water] in 30 days.”
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expected price changes, feeding “The longer term average costs verses potential weight gain, annual beef cow culling rate is grade improvement potential and about 11 per cent of the herd. available facilities and time. Compared to 2013, 2014 cow “Cow prices have a seasonal pat- slaughter was down about nine per tern based on both demand and the cent in Canada and down about 14 number of slaughter cows for sale,” per cent in the U.S. Despite the said Blue. “November and drop in cow slaughter from 2013, December cull cow marketings are Canfax estimates that the 2014 much higher than the numbers Canadian beef cow culling rate marketed in July and August. was still about 13 per cent. Marketings continue to be high in “This implies that Canada’s beef January as many producers delay cow numbers are likely to be down sales into a new tax year. again in the January 1st cattle Marketing volumes typically inventory report. Because of remain stable from April through reduced U.S. cow slaughter, the August as producers sell open weak Canadian dollar and concows or cows that have lost a calf.” tinued strong demand for ground “Cull cow prices are usually the beef, cull cow prices are likely to lowest in November and December remain historically high nearwhen marketing volumes are the term. However, it is prudent to highest. Prices typically begin to keep the seasonal supply and improve in February, and from demand factors in mind when April through August, the cull cow making the culling decisions.” price tends to be seasonally high. During this period, cull numbers are lower and demand for hamburger, the primary use of slaughter The webpage, www.bodyconditioncow meat, is higher. This scoring.ca, features an interactive tool usually is the best time to which makes the value of maintaining sell cows that have failed to cows at the right body condition abuncalve, have lost their calf, dantly clear in terms of reproductive or for any fall calving cows performance, calf health, weaning that are open. weights and other important aspects of production.
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Charolais Power Bull Sale 1:00 pm
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Fri., March 20
Sat., March 28
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Full Herd Dispersal for Jim Ness 230 hd 12:30 pm
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Getting into local restaurants Agri-News Getting Into Local restaurants takes place February 9, 2015, at the Agri-Food Business Centre, 6547 Sparrow Drive, in Leduc. “In this workshop, farm direct marketers will gain the inside scoop on getting their food products on local restaurant menus,” said Melisa Zapisocky, Explore Local initiative. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton. “You will meet two chefs and the local producers who supply them, discover what chefs look for in a local food product, explore techniques for getting in the restaurant door and establishing a strong business relationship, and learn about plate costs, price ceilings and payment schedules.”
The workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $25 per person and includes snacks and lunch. The registration deadline is February 2, 2015. “You’ll want to attend this workshop if you want to diversify your operation by selling to chefs and have your food products featured on local restaurant menus,” said Zapisocky. “Discover what chefs look for in local food products and what they need from farm direct suppliers. Learn from the experience of others to gain the knowledge and skills needed to shorten your on-farm retail learning curve and enhance your business success.” For more information or to register, contact Delores Serafin at delores. serafin@gov.ab.ca or at 780-427-4611.
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Grand Champion Purebred Maine Anjou Female submitted credit belongs to our whole team” said Trochu Motors has received the Stankievech. tdeagle@live.ca Western Producer’s Outstanding Dealer The Outstanding Dealer Award is deterof the Year Award for 2014. The award was mined through a process of customer presented to Trochu Motors’ Dealer nominations. 1/2 Brothers Principal Jack Stankievech at the 2015 “We have made a lot of changes in this to the Western Equipment Dealers Association past year but our commitment to the cus(WEDA) meeting in Regina. tomer hasn’t changed. We still do our best Champion 1/2 Brothers The award recognizes a dealership for to put the customer first” said Rich Heifer on meeting the Meding, a to the highest stanpartner in the offer at the dards of business. Champion customer service, Trochu Motors Sale! RDRL Daisy Duke 45A Farmfair 2014 business ethics, has been operHeifer on and customer ating out of a satisfaction in new facility sinceoffer at the The 3rd Annual 'Maine Difference Bull Western Canada. May 2014. Trochu Motors is It is a familySale! Sale' March 28th, 2015. 1pm at Dryland the first AGCO owned AGCO, RDRL Daisy Duke 45A Farmfair 2014 dealership to win Versatile, and Cattle Trading Corp, Veteran Alberta. this award in the Kubota dealeraward’s 15 year ship based in The Visit 3rd our Annual 'Maine Difference Bull website for a catalogue in March history. Trochu, Alberta. “We are very It has been Sale' March 28th, 2015. 1pm at Dryland fortunate to have serving the rich Meding and Jack Stankievech pose for a photo farming commureceived such an with the outstanding dealer of the year award. award and the nity since 1947. Cattle Trading Corp, Veteran Alberta.
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Crossroads Beef Expo Visit our website for a catalogue in March
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Sat., Entry FeeFebruary 21 $100February Crossroads Centre, Oyen Sat., 21 Pen Show per pen 2 Yearling Bulls Crossroads Centre, Oyen per pen $100
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Entry Fee per pen
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Youth2 Yearling SteerBulls & Heifer Show 11:30 per a.m. pen
Youth 9-21 years
Youth Steer & Heifer Show
11:30 a.m. 9-21 years 1st Place Steer -Youth $1,000 3 Yearling Heifers 2nd Place Steer - $ 750 $25 1st Placeper Steer $1,000 pen -provided entry fee/ Cash for steers by 2nd Place Steer - $ 750 $25 animal entry fee/ Ashley Good Memorial Cash for steers provided by
Guest Consignor Jace Cattle Company Jason & Tamarra Muhlbach
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per pen Bulls 2 Yearling
Heifers $1003 Yearling Pen Show
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1st Yearling Heifer - $600 1st Yearling - $600 2nd Heifer Yearling Heifer - $300 2nd Yearling Heifer - $300
☛ Ranchmen’s ☛ Steak Challen ☛ Ranchmen’s Challenge ☛ Silent Auction ☛ Steak ☛ Silent Auction winewine and cheese with and cheese Tickets Raffle Tickets 50 50 Raffle Youth Steer &with Heifer Show
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Entry Thurs., 12 Cattle Deadline: entries & trade showFebruary bookings to: Cattle entries & trade show bookings to: 1st Place Steer $1,000 Lois Andrew 403-779-2273 or tlandrew@netago.ca Lois Andrew 403-779-2273 or tlandrew@netago.ca 2nd Place Steer - $ 750
Cash for steers provided by Ashley Good Memorial
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Water, sewer four per cent increase Lisa Joy
Review Reporter Clive residents will see a four per cent increase in their water, sewer and garbage rates this year, which means only about $5 more every two months on their bills. The increase will go towards a water reserve fund. “I think it’s prudent to put some away,” Carla Kenney, chief administrative officer for the village told council at its regular meeting Jan. 26. “We still have some of the best competitive rates,” she added. Mayor Anita Gillard agreed. “Compared to surrounding communities our rates are extremely reasonable.”
New grader
The village is buying a 2006 used grader from Calgary for $81,500. The money will come from the roads and equipment reserve and roads capital expenditure.
Clarification on potential conflict
In her council report, Coun. Luci Henry read a letter to council that she wrote in her role as president of the Clive Resource Centre (CRCS), which asked the village to release $2,000 in funds. But Mayor Gillard said the request has to be added to the agenda item. In addition, she asked for clarification and information from the Municipal Government Act. “Makes me feel uncomfortable, her voting (as a councillor) and being president (of CRCS),” said Mayor Gillard. “You wrote letter to council and you are part of council. It’s still awkward. Because it’s dealing with money I want to make sure it’s done right,” added Mayor Gillard who pointed out that Coun. Henry is also deputy mayor and has signing authority. Coun. Henry said she may be able to get someone to take over her role as president of CRCS. Earlier this year council voted in favour of investing $126,000 in GIC towards the $286,000 project where the Clive Community Resource partners will purchase the old fire hall catering building in 2016. Renovations are expected to be done by the summer of 2016. It will become the new home for the library, the FCSS, house a coffee room and a community programs room. The partnership includes the Neighborhood Revitalization Association, the Clive Public Library Board, the Neighborhood Place Board, the FCSS and the Village of Clive Council.
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PEFORMANCE TESTED CHAROLAIS BULL SALE
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the ranch, Strome, AB This is your opportunity to purchase bulls from a family that has been selling Charolais bulls for forty years. We offer you the largest selection of Two Year Olds from a program that guarantees sound, functional, uniform bulls, with built in performance to sire calves that will top the market
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2015 BULL SALE DATES!
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WESTERN ANGUS BULL SALE
Friday February 27th at 6:00pm PBAM Sales Ring
AIRPORT ANGUS BULL SALE
Tuesday March 3rd at 1:00pm PBAM Sales Ring
NISH CHAROLAIS BULL SALE
Friday March 6th at 6:00pm PBAM Sales Ring
EASY RAY ANGUS BULL SALE
Monday March 9th at 1:00 pm PBAM Sales Ring
CD LAND & CATTLE ANGUS BULL SALE
Saturday March 14th AT 1:00 pm at the Taber Ranch
THISTLE RIDGE BULL SALE
Friday March 27th at 1:00pm at the TABER AGRIPLEX
4TH ANNUAL ELDOARDO RED ANGUS BULL SALE
Wednesday April 1st at 1:00pm PBAM Sales Ring
6TH ANNUAL CO ALTA COW BOOSTER SALERS BULL SALE Tuesday April 7th at 1:00pm PBAM Sales Ring
CU RANCH BLACK ANGUS BULL SALE
Wednesday April 8th at 1:00pm PBAM Sales Ring
RODGERS RED ANGUS BULL SALE
Tuesday April 14th at 1:00pm PBAM Sales Ring
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Murray MacKenzie of Lacombe, their many snowbird friends. Alberta passed away peacefully in the Murray led by example and was a loyal Red Deer Hospice at the age of 85. Murray and dedicated husband, father, grandfawas the youngest child of Robert and ther, great grandfather, friend and well Amanda MacKenzie, and younger brother respected cattleman. Murray enjoyed of Isabel and Viola. spending time with his grandchildren Murray grew up in Lacombe and was Katie, Sarah, Genevieve (Shane), and active in central Alberta hockey, playing Scott, and his great-grandchildren Sareen with numerous junior teams and and Augustus. finally the Lacombe Rockets. A celebration of Murray’s life As a young man he joined his will be held at Wilson’s Funeral father in the livestock industry, Chapel, 6120 Hwy 2A, Lacombe and in 1953 he studied in Iowa to on Monday February 2, 2015 at 1 become an auctioneer. p.m. In lieu of flowers, his family At this time he met his wife to asks that memorial donations be be, Mona Creighton and they made to the Red Deer Hospice were married in 1953. They Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red moved to a farm just south of Deer, AB T4R 3S6, or at http:// Lacombe where they raised their www.reddeerhospice.com. MacKenzie three children Stephen (Betty), Condolences to the family may Laura (Andrew) and Maureen be made by visiting www.wil(Bob). sonsfuneralchapel.ca. Murray travelled to eastern Alberta as Wilson’s Funeral Chapel & a cattle buyer, visiting many farms and Crematorium with locations in Lacombe ranches where he made life-long friends. and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. He was the owner/operator of the Phone 403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388, “A Coronation and Hanna auction markets. Caring Family, Caring For Families” The Lacombe Bull Sale was one of his favourite sales to work. The farm was sold in 1988 and Murray and Mona moved into their current home in Lacombe. Murray co-founded the Lacombe Kinsmen Rodeo and the Canada's New Breed Western Canada School of Auctioneering, the first of its kind in Canada. Murray was dedicated to service in his community and was active in the Kinsmen, Lions, Masons and was a Legion member until the time of his passing. Murray loved the game of golf and spent many afternoons at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club. Murray, Mona and their friends travelled to various golf courses in Alberta, the US, Mexico and New For Sale Top Quality Zealand. They enjoyed camping and High Performance Bulls fishing the lakes of Alberta. 403-578-2220 • Castor, AB • ibcow@hotmail.ca For 21 years they headed south to their www.canadairishblack.com winter home in McAllen, Texas to be with
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Offering 600 head of Quality Angus Cattle
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The M.D. of Provost No. 52 is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of part-time administrative assistant.
The County of Stettler has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced professional who will The County of Stettler has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced professional who will bring bring innovative and effective engineering skills to the position of Engineering Coordinator.
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Under the general supervision of the Director of Engineering, this working level supervisor role will be responsible for managing the Countyofinternal engineering functions includingrole butwill notbe Under the general supervision of the Director Engineering, this working level supervisor responsible for managing the/ infrastructure County internaldesign, engineering functions including but not limited to survey, limited to survey, roadway bridges, culverts/drainage, approaches, signs, roadway / infrastructure design,disturbance, bridges, culverts/drainage, signs, regulatory approvals, ground developmentapproaches, plan reviews andregulatory gravel pit approvals, management.
• Answering phones and dealing with the public • Working with the Finance department to review and input data • General clerical duties as required. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to and background in administrative work and customer service, as well as a skillset focused on accuracy, attention to detail and efficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel will be considered a definitive asset. Salary and work schedule are negotiable, and the position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found.
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Safety An idealProgram. candidate would possess the following skills: • Proficiency in Civil 3D and Autocad; An• ideal candidate would possess the following Experience working with Provincial and skills: Federal government agencies; • Working knowledge of OHS legislation and safety practices; • GPSProficiency survey; in Civil 3D and Autocad; Experience working with Provincial and Federal government agencies; • Ability to prioritize deadlines; Workingwith knowledge of OHSoflegislation andRFP safety practices; • Familiarity production tender and documents; GPS to survey; • Ability communicate clearly and effectively; Ability to prioritize • Class 5 Motor Vehicledeadlines; Operators License (drivers abstract will be required); Familiarity with Engineering production ofTechnology, tender and RFP documents; • A diploma in Civil Survey Technology, Environmental Technology or related Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; discipline.
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Please respond in confi dence with your resume anda generous a minimum of three work references to: The County of Stettler offers a competitive salary and employer paid benefits package. County of Stettler No. 6
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County of Stettler No. 6 The competition will close on February 11, 2015. The County appreciates all applications however Attention: Rick Green only thoseStettler, selected interview Box 1270 ABfor T0C 2L0 will be contacted. The population within the boundaries of Fax: 403.742.1277 Stettler County is approximately 11,000 people. Stettler County offers a wide range of municipal Email: rgreen@stettlercounty.ca services and quality recreational opportunities that contribute to an exceptional rural lifestyle. The competition will close on February 11, 2015. The County appreciates all applications however only those selected for interview will be contacted. The population within the boundaries of Stettler County is approximately 11,000 people. Stettler County offers a wide range of municipal services and quality
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Under the general direction the Shop Foremen this incumbent will utilize Journeyman level technical knowledge and expertise to perform complex mechanical tasks in the repair, maintenance, inspection and certification of Gibson’s tanker trailer fleet with minimal supervision. All tasks and assignments must follow established procedures in a professional, safe and cost effective manner. In unique situations, the incumbent will recommend custom solutions or alternative practices.
This incumbent will utilize Apprentice level technical knowledge and expertise to perform mechanical tasks in the repair, maintenance, inspection and certification of Gibson’s tanker trailer fleet with minimal supervision. All tasks and assignments must follow established procedures in a professional, safe and cost effective manner. Please see our website for the full posting and to apply. www.gibsons.com/careers. Req # 11261. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Dave Pennington is a suprising man. Quiet and soft spoken, full of energy and agile, at 93 years old, he’s also an amazing story teller and a wealth of historical information. On Jan. 21 Pennington found an envelope waiting for him at the post office. Inside was a letter from the Hon. Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, a certificate of Recognition from the Hon. Kevin Sorenson and a box containing a commemorative pin for his service during the Second World War. The Certificate of Recognition from Sorenson said that it was a privilege to issue the Certificate as a testament to the fact that “we continue to remember the remarkable sacrifices made by you through your military service to secure the freedom that all citizens of Canada have enjoyed since your victorious efforts.” Pennington joined the war at 20 years old and left to fight in April of 1945. Wounded, he was in hospital for three months in Italy and three months in England. He was released the day before the war ended. “I didn’t think I’d make it but I did,” Pennington said. He went on to say that he was supposed to go home soon after the war ended but was told he would have to wait six months. He was sent to a camp where he was given the job of a fireman, keeping the water hot for showers in the camp. He says “I never told people, my family, what happened in the war. When I talk about the war to kids in school I just tell them funny stories.” Ottawa has asked him to talk about what really happened during the war. “We dug our own graves in Italy, so if we died we’d have a place to be buried. I
didn’t use mine. There were times I wished I had [thinking of] all my buddies that died. They were not just a friend or a brother, they were special, we’d die for each other. Some died for me. They stood in front of me and took a bullet for me.” He said that the friends that were closest all dug their graves close together. He told of taking his buddies that had died to a truck that would take the bodies away. “We’d say a prayer and I’d sing the hymn ‘Beyond the Sunset’.” He spoke of how hard that was since they couldn’t go to see the boys buried. “Tears came into my eyes every time. I didn’t think men could cry but we found out we could,” he recollected tearfully. “I’ve always wanted to go and see my buddies graves in
Italy. Twelve boys died and they were all close buddies.” “People don’t think about the other side of war,” he added. Some of his friends died in his arms and told him that they wanted him to write to their parents. “ I didn’t know where some of them lived so I couldn’t write to them .” “I was just a normal soldier, I never thought I’d be a hero,” he said adding, “I’m really proud to get this.” Pennington was involved in the war for 3 years and 9 months to give us a lifetime of freedoms. Thank you is not enough for the soldiers who fought for us.
Pennington proudly shows off his certificate and pin he received on Jan. 21 from MP Kevin Sorenson and Hon. Julian Fantino, the Minister of Veterans Affairs. ECA Review/ B. Causley
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current Class 4 licenses for staff to drive the bus. Buses are also far easier for passenger loading and unloading. The decision of which type to buy will be made in February or March and delivery of the bus will be about four months after that allowing for customization. Once the centre acquires the bus, the vans will be for sale, explained Bissett. Coun. Will Brown asked if the centre was looking at sponsors for the bus to raise money. Bissett explained that their very successful annual auction is able to fund most of the centre’s needs but they may look at the sponsorship option in the future.
Review Reporter Stettler Town Council had an inspiring visit from the Heartland Youth Centre (HYC) delegation at the Jan. 20 council meeting. Heartland Youth Centre Executive Director Winnie Bissett and youth representatives Keirsten Docherty and Gage Bolstad impressed council and those in the gallery with their presentation. Bissett first gave a report of the HYC’s 2015 budget, which includes the purchase of a new bus to replace two 15 passenger vans the centre now operates. According to Bissett, the passenger vans are being phased out across the province by organizations due to safety concerns. The centre can purchase a bus with up to 24 seats and still only require the
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tried, judge alone or judge and jury. Byrt was airlifted by STARS to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He has criminal charges against him stemming from another incident last October. An agent appearing on his behalf said Byrt is paralyzed from the shooting and is undergoing treatment. He is charged with possession of illegal drugs, driving while prohibited, driving an uninsured vehicle, possession of stolen property and breaching his release conditions. Byrt is set to reappear in court Feb. 5 to answer to those charges.
Review Reporter A man and woman charged in connection with a shooting in Stettler appeared in court Jan. 22 and remain in custody. Darren James Bauer, 33, of no fixed address, appeared in Red Deer provincial court Jan. 22 charged with attempted murder after it is alleged he used a .45 calibre pistol and a 12-gauge shotgun to shoot David Nelson Byrt, 37, after a traffic collision between the two men on Dec. 31 in Stettler. Bauer is also charged with possessing a restricted and prohibited weapon while prohibited, possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous driving, possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, careless use of a firearm, driving while unauthorized, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and discharging a firearm with intent to injure. Kathleen Sherry Cooper, 25, was also arrested and charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 and breach of recognizance. She was arrested on nine outstanding warrants. She too appeared in court Jan. 22. Cooper pleaded not guilty to all charges, elected to be tried by judge and jury and reappears in Red Deer provincial court Feb. 5 to set a trial date. Bauer reappears in court Feb. 5 to enter a plea and elect how he would like to be
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Contributing to community safety, the detachment has completed three scam presentations. “The scams are getting more and more sophisticated,” said Landreville so they will be continuing to give presentations.
Victim Services
In the quarterly report Landreville highlighted that the acceptance of assistance from victim services has increased
88.9 per cent saying, “We’ve done things a little differently. Instead of asking them (victims of crime) if they want the Victim Services Unit (VSU) to contact them, we are saying ‘VSU will be calling you’.” “I think sometimes, depending on what happens…people don’t see themselves as victims. Now there is also a financial aspect to it. Victims can get financial aid and there is someone in the department that they can speak with for information. Family violence investigations are down even though crime against persons are up.
Utility rates
Council approved a policy to establish rates and charges effective Jan.1, 2015. A minimum utility bill for water, sewer and solid waste was set at $116 per billing. The fixed operating charge has been increased from $30 to $40 and sewer charge from $20-30 per billing period. The one thing that changed and was now confirmed by Neill is that Henry Krueger water commission has reduced their plant expenditure they had initially in their projection had looked at charging a cubic meter rate of $2.47 cents from $2.14. “Some of the municipalities thought that was too much of an increase at once so they spread out the last three years at eight per cent each year,” explained Neill. That dropped it to $2.32. The town had been charging $2.30. Neill said that the council still gets challenged on the policy that all properties
will pay the fixed costs even if they are vacant. If individuals would like to voice their concern Neill advises they write a letter with their concerns. “A lot of people really struggle with the fact that they have their water turned off at the property line, why are they paying the fixed cost” said Neill. There is a cost to operate the entire system and whether you are accessing it past your property line or not, it still is keeping the system in shape and operating for when people need to access it. “It’s something that council might want to revisit ” says Neill. “We still need to
capture the same amount of dollars. Basically what that means is that people who are active users of the system would be picking up those cost for those who aren’t using the system. “Whether that’s fair or not I guess we need to look at that.” Neil went on
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County of Paintearth No. 18 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved: DP1430 BFI Canada NE34-36-11-W4 New Landfill Cell DP1501 Harley and Jan Annett NW36-36-13-W4 Replacement Residence Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving Notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Paintearth No. 18, Box 509 Castor, AB TOC OXO not later than 4:30 p.m., February 13, 2015. The Notice must contain the reason for the appeal and pursuant to Bylaw No. 580-09 Include the $200.00 fee. Dated: January 29, 2015 Todd Pawsey, Development Officer
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Notice is hereby given of the following decisions in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and Bylaw No. 2009-559 and amendments thereto, of the Town of Coronation: Permit #2015-001 - Approved Lot 7-9 Barry Lindmark Block 29 4610 Imperial Avenue Plan 8149AH Proposed Development: Residential Basement Development The above noted application(s) will be held fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice at which time these decisions are deemed to be final unless otherwise appealed. Any person wishing to appeal a decision may file an appeal at the Town Office 5015 Victoria Avenue, Coronation, AB or by mail to Box 219, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0 Date of Publication: Thursday, January 29, 2015 Town of Coronation Development Officer Sandra Kulyk
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