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“That was $600,047 more than the next highest in the comparison group. That does not include the cost of living increase for 2015, or the cost of living increase in the 2016 interim budget.” Alix spending on parks and recre-
She suggested the village follow Lacombe County’s lead and consider capping recreational spending. Solterman said she is bringing this information to council now before they complete their 2016 budget
“Better yet, council could cut taxes to make Alix more inviting to newcomers, which brings me to the An Alix resident speaking to council solutions for stagnant growth.” against rising taxes and utility rates She pointed out that nearby comwas applauded by about 15 people munities, such as Bashaw, Clive, packed into the tiny vilDelburne, Donalda, lage office. Lacombe and Stettler Vicki Solterman told have experienced council, at its regular growth but Alix’s meeting March 16, that growth is stagnant. Alix collected more “There are solutions than $1.5 million in to stagnant growth and taxes – the highest high taxes. You just amount of taxes colneed the courage to lected of all the 91 make good choices and villages in Alberta in this tough time in except Alberta Beach. Alberta, the residents “Alix also collected and businesses of Alix more (taxes) than 32 would appreciate a towns in Alberta,” she reduction in taxes.” added. Solterman said the And if the village only village should promote collected half the tax Moonwalkers as a busithat it currently does, ness incubator as it was it’s still more taxes coloriginally intended, lected by a village than adding that it loses Alix councillors Jody Widmann and Gordon Christensen listen to Acting CAO Tanya Meston as villagers wait for their opportunity money every year. She 82 per cent of the vilto address council over several concerns they have. ECA Review/L. Joy also suggested council lages in the province. Solterman shared ask village residents information from Municipal Affairs ation high, says resident. deliberations. for suggestions. More residents voice concerns and other villages in Alberta of similar She said Alix spent $817,876 on parks “The Village of Alix does not have a Other Alix residents voiced their size to Alix. and recreation, adding that the next revenue problem as much as it has a opinions to council on issues ranging “Besides collecting the most taxes of highest recreation expenditure by a spending problem,” said Solterman. from the village’s deficit, transparsimilar sized communities, the Village village was Mannville and they She suggested the village put away ency of council and future plans for of Alix also collects the most in franmanage a golf course. some of the taxes collected from the Moonwalkers, to how they feel chise fees.” “Even with the golf course expenses, malting plant into reserves for future She said the Village of Alix spent Mannville’s recreation losses before infrastructure upgrades, or offset what council doesn’t treat them well when they attend meetings. more than $1.88 million on salaries amortization were $58,238. Alix’s she called “our extremely high water, Turn to It’s rude, Pg 2 and contracted services in 2014. losses on recreation were $475,758.” sewer and garbage bills.
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ECA Review Reporter Some heated exchanges peppered the Village of Morrin council meeting Mar. 16 as resident Howard Helton appeared before council seeking answers regarding the village’s “photocopying policy”. Before the meeting even began, bad blood was evident as CAO Annette Plachner attempted to block resident John Siemens from entering the building to attend the public meeting. Siemens has taken issue with council, initially over sewer troubles, then with the photocopy policy. He had been scheduled to appear as a delegation at the meeting. Siemens had received notice from the village that his appearance was cancelled due to the fact that lawyers were now involved and he was therefore not allowed to appear. Siemens stated to Plachner this was a public meeting and he was allowed to attend, even if he could not speak and proceeded to enter council chambers. Helton, a former Morrin councillor, had several questions regarding the village’s policy of charging for photocopies of minutes and agendas. The policy, which appears on an approved copy of the April 15, 2015 minutes and signed by Mayor Suzzane Lacher and CAO Plachner, approves a flat rate of $25 plus an additional charge of $30 per document and $1 per page. In other words, one page copied would cost $56. In the minutes, the policy is referred to as ‘ByLaw – Fee Schedule for the Village”. However, in an accompanying document also dated April 15, 2015 and signed by the Mayor and CAO, the fee schedule is referrred to as the “Photocopying Policy for the Village of Morrin” and has the fees interchanged where the flat fee is $30 and the additional charge is $25. According to Jerry Ward, Public Affairs Officer at Municipal Affairs, municipalities may charge a fee for photocopying but the fee must be set by a bylaw. Bylaws, according to the Municipal Government Act (MGA), must have three distinct readings: first, second and third. The bylaw must also have a designated number. There is no bylaw number indicated on the minutes and no record of readings. When contacted for comment following the meeting and made aware of the discrepancy of the interchanged fees between the minutes and the policy, Lacher stated it was an oversight. Lacher stated that council is reviewing the policy.
defended the need for the charges stating, “When somebody came in and wanted 40 copies of minutes back to say, 2015, it’s very time consuming for me to have to go back and find all those minutes and photocopy them. It takes time away from my work to have to do that.” Lacher also defended the policy saying, at the time the policy was enacted, there were too many requests for documents and those requesting them were being unreasonable in demanding them immediately. Plachner is the sole employee at the village office and, Lacher believes, should not be expected to comply with requests immediately.
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During the meeting, Helton challenged council to explain how they came up with the $56 fee, debating whether council could charge that much. Deputy Mayor Dave McLeod responded, “The other thing too is, in good faith too the office has, on occasion, only charged 50 cents without charging the $30 or $25.” Helton then questioned McLeod if that had actually happened. “Mmhmm and it has happened,” replied McLeod. “With this policy in place?” queried Helton. “With this policy in place,” declared McLeod. The policy is not written to allow for that latitude, argued Helton, making it appear the fee is a punitive measure towards particular residents. Helton’s suggestion garnered a laugh from McLeod as he slammed a copy of
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In a follow up call to Siemens to determine where this ordeal began, the situation apparently stems from his attempt to get a commitment from council when they replace sewer lines along his street later this year, that the sewer lines running to his property line will also be replaced. The lines have required snaking several times and Siemens stated the problems are on the village side of the line. According to Siemens, two lanes where sewer lines were replaced in prior years did not always result in the line being replaced to the property line but ended at the sidewalk. Communications between Siemens’ lawyer and the village’s lawyer have indicated that the line will be replaced up to the property line. When questioned about the situation, Lacher also confirmed the lines would be replaced to the property line. The whole ordeal has been taxing for Lacher, who has been on council for 10 years. “It’s never been like this before,” stated Lacher, who is considering not running for council again. The entire situation has kept her up nights searching through minutes trying to find out what Siemens wants.
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According to Siemens, who initially came to council with a complaint about his sewer line, has made several attempts to obtain copies of council minutes that pertained to his situation but was refused and told by the CAO he was not allowed to have copies. Eventually, he was allowed only to view the minutes. According to Ward, all documents from public council meetings are public and the public is entitled to access those documents. If the minutes have not been approved, they are to be stamped as ‘drafts’ or ‘unapproved’ and provided to the public if requested. Both Helton and Siemens contend that the photocopy policy was hastily enacted to act as a punitive measure against Siemens for his requests to council, making the fees so high as to be prohibitive. According to Lacher, that was not the case. Lacher stated that the fees were put in place prior to Siemens requests for copies of the minutes. During the meeting, Plachner
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Saturday April 30, 2016 Mass at 1:00 p.m. celebrated by Bishop Henry, followed by snacks and entertainment at the Community Centre. Cocktails @ 5:00; Supper @ 6:00. Dinner $20/person, $10 (12 & under) Please RSVP by March 30 to the Church Office 403-854-3281.
Apr. 16 - The Vat, Red Deer. Without Mercy/ Sythia/ Wraith Risen/ Perverts/ Concrete/ Funeral Decreptitation/ The Jump Off. See pg. 4 of this paper for more details. Apr. 16-17 - Consort Dinner Theatre “Kiss & Make-up”, Tickets Mar. 21; 403-575-0008. Apr. 17 - Richard & Deborah Popovich Rock ‘n Roll Country Comedy Show. 2 pm @ Tees Community Hall. Tickets $30. Dave@ 403-341-0134 Apr. 19 - The Vat, Red Deer. Rockn’ Roll Bingo. See pg. 4 of this paper for more details. Apr. 22 - The Vat, Red Deer. Blues Puppy. See pg. 4 of this paper for more details. Apr. 22-23 - Consort Dinner Theatre “Kiss & Make-up”, Tickets Mar. 21; 403-575-0008. Apr. 23 - Paintearth Adult Learning, Food Safety. For info 403-578-3817 Apr. 23 - The Vat, Red Deer. RDC Music Society Pub Show. See pg. 4 of this paper for more details. Apr. 23 - Collective Soul. @8 pm @ Mainstage, Red Deer College. Apr. 24 - Trinity United Church Spring Supper, 5-6:30 pm @ Coronation Community Centre.
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Apr. 24 - Haunted Lakes Golf Club, Alix, AGM, 1 pm @ the clubhouse. Nominations needed for vacant board position. Members encouraged to attend. Apr. 24 - Botha Old Time Dance Club with East West Connection @ Botha Community Hall, 1:30-5 pm. Potluck @ 5 pm. All ages and skill levels welcome. (Western theme) Apr. 29-30 - The Vat, Red Deer. Dusty Tucker CD Release party. See pg. 4 of
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Apr. 7 - Annual Crop Insurance & WLPIP information session, 10:30 am at Dryland Cattle Trading Corp, Veteran. (Hosted by Stettler Branch Office of AFSC) Apr. 7 - Annual Crop Insurance & WLPIP information session, 10:30 am @ 111 Railway Ave. W. Drumheller. 403-823-3042 Apr. 8 - Red Deer College Concerts, Memories of Jazz 7:30 pm Apr. 8 - Agri-Day & Trade Show, 9-6 pm, Crescent Point Place, Provost. Apr. 8-9 - Stage Hanna presents “What the Bellhop Saw”, see pg. 4 of this paper for more details. Apr. 8-9 - The Vat, Red Deer. Sharkpuncher. See pg. 4 of this paper for more details. Apr. 9 - Castor IODE Rummage Sale, Castor Community Hall, 11-3:30 pm Apr. 9 - Cadogan Ladies Night Out. Supper, entertainment and dance, $50. For info call Irene @ 780-753-6664. Apr. 9 - Colette Baron-Reid (medium), 7:00 pm @ The Memorial Centre, Red Deer. 403-347-8111. Apr. 9 - Paintearth Adult Learning, Spring Planters. For info 403-578-3817 Apr. 9 - Daysland & District Memorial Arena Ice Breaker Social & Fundraiser. Daysland Community Hall. Cocktails @ 5 pm, Dinner @ 6 pm. Tickets $50 from Kaplers Home Hardware or any board member, 780-385-3587. No Minors. Apr. 9-10 - Consort Gun & Hobby Show. See pg. 4 of this paper for more details. Apr. 10 - Stettler Variety Showcase presents David Myles & Band @ PAC 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets @ Pfeiffer House of Music and @ the door. Apr. 11 - Paintearth Adult Learning, Spring Planters. For info 403-578-3817 Apr. 12 - Annual Crop Insurance & WLPIP information session, 7 pm @ 4712 - 49B Ave. Lacombe, 403-782-6800. Apr. 14 - Annual Crop Insurance & WLPIP information session, 7 pm @ Provincial Bldg, Provost, 780-753-2150. Apr. 15 - The Vat, Red Deer. TBA. See pg. 4 of this paper for more details. Apr. 16 - An Evening of Comedy with Brent Butt, dinner@6pm, show@8pm. Delia Community Centre, Delia. Tickets $100. 403-820-1116. Apr. 16 - Castor Fire & Rescue Comedy Night. Castor Community Hall. Doors open @ 5 pm, tickets $50 Bagshaw Meats, OK Tire, Town of Castor or member of Castor Fire & Rescue.
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ECA Review reporter Bashaw arena user groups will pay a little more to rent the arena after council voted in favour of increasing rates. At its regular meeting March 17, council changed the definition of users and increased rates more for non-local youth and adult groups. Mayor Penny Shantz said because of the variables its best to raise the rates one year at a time. The local youth and adult fees increase by $10 to $85.71 and $104.76 respectively. Non-local users will pay $125 and $130.
FCSS funding
Bashaw council approved the $60,326 allocation of Family and Community Support Services Funding for 2016. The province’s contribution is $24,554, the town’s $6,138 and Camrose County’s $29,633. Bashaw and District Support Services (BDSS) will receive $37, 191, $936, lower than they requested. The Youth Centre will get $23,135, $838 less than they requested.
Assessments vary
Bashaw has a unique assessment year with some non-residential properties assessed value dropping and some residential assessments have increased slightly. Council voted in favour of setting its assessment split to 73 per cent residential and 27 per cent non-residential. This means a higher end home would likely see an increase of $221 in its tax bill. And a high end non-residential [business] would see a drop in its tax bill this year by $93.70.
Capital budget deferred
Bashaw council voted in favour of deferring its capital budget presentation until the next regular meeting. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Theresa Fuller told council she wasn’t prepared to give the presentation at the March 17 meeting and would be at the next meeting.
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#1 Crowfoot Crossing Industrial Park County of Paintearth, AB Bylaw 463-16 to amend the Land Use Bylaw 593-09 has been given first reading by Council, and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act Section 606, shall cause to be held a PUBLIC HEARING at the noted time below for the purpose of general updates and amendments to the LUB: 1:15 PM Schedule A – Wind Farm and General Land Use Regulations The proposed bylaw amendments are available for viewing on the County website at www.countypaintearth.ca or at the County Office, #1 Crowfoot Crossing Industrial Park at Hwy #12 and Twp Rd 374 during office hours of 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Anyone who may be affected or claim to be affected by the above proposed amendments may make an oral or written presentation at the above noted hearing, or submit a written presentation to the County of Paintearth, Box 509, Castor, AB T0C 0X0 or by fax 403-882-3560 no later than 4:30 pm on Friday April 1, 2016. Dated: March 17, 2016 Todd Pawsey, Development Officer
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Energy East opposition all about keeping West subservient by Barry Cooper, Contributor Troy Media Saskatchewan, and especially Alberta, need to be reminded of their proper place in the Laurentian vision of Canada. For the past six weeks I have been doing research in the States. Only the state dinner penetrated the news blackout on Canada. I read and heard nothing about Alberta. When Justin Trudeau’s words were reported, they were context-free. In the Rose Garden, for example, he was quoted as saying “it’s wonderful to see our American friends and partners share and working on the exact same priorities” as Canada. What the Prime Minister seemed to have in mind was applauded by his new friends at the Center for American Progress. The Center, strong supporters of the President’s environmental initiatives, have attacked Alberta’s “dirty and destructive” resources and spearheaded opposition to pipeline construction. When asked, the PMO had no comment or explanation why Trudeau broke bread with such persons. Canadian and U.S. “priorities” certainly did not translate into policies. We are facing a carbon tax; the Americans are not. Despite the low loonie, Canadian oil is marginalized in favour of subsidized energy sources. As the Alberta Royalty Review Report noted, increased U.S. production poses a “huge risk” because Alberta oil is sent only south whereas American oil can now be sold abroad - a problem that has been publicly discussed for over a decade in this province. Not until I returned to Calgary and started wading through the accumulated newspapers did I see that one pattern in Canadian politics had not changed: the regional divide between western resource-producing provinces and Laurentian Canada was as deep as ever. Take the proposed carbon tax, for example. In principle carbon-pricing and carbon-taxing apply to both upstream and downstream emissions. In reality, they don’t. Writing in the National Post, Colin Dormuth suggested applying environmental sustainability criteria to Bombardier whose products have
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produced far more CO2 than the oil sands. Jack Mintz would also include the automobile and heavy equipment manufacturing and petrochemical industries in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and New Brunswick. This all sounds like a joke. In any event, as Claudia Cattaneo and Geoffrey Morgan remarked in the Financial Post, Alberta oil is already “greener,” which is to say, more lowcarbon, than, say, Saudi crude. This brings us to the opposition in Laurentian Canada to the Energy East pipeline. There are nearly 90,000 person-years of employment involved and $6.3 billion of tax revenue over 20 years. It will end rail transportation of oil through such towns as Lake Megantic. The $16 billion project will cost the federal treasury nothing. So why do municipal politicians around Montreal object? Why does the government of Quebec seek to enforce an inapplicable Quebec law? Why does the Prime Minister muse about a social licence? “Only communities grant permission,” he said. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley was clearly bewildered that Quebec would rather import oil from Saudi, Mexico, Venezuela, Nigeria, and yes, the U.S. and eventually from Iran, rather than Alberta. “It makes no sense to finance the economies of other countries this way,” she said. Not only is it economically stupid, it is “more environmentally responsible for Canada to rely on its own abundant energy resources.” Energy East, she said, “is this century’s railway.” Yes, it is. Except for one thing: the CPR was then headquartered in Montreal. Energy East is not about energy or the environment. It is about the east. Brad Wall and Brian Jean both noted that opposition to it increased regional tensions and divisiveness. For Quebec politicians, including the Prime Minister, who clearly was tricked by the sophisticated political chicanery in D.C., that is the whole point: Saskatchewan, and especially Alberta, need to be reminded of their proper place in the Laurentian vision of Canada. Barry Cooper is professor of political science at the University of Calgary.
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by Herman Schwenk Hooray! Spring is here. No, I’m not referring to the fact that March 21 has come and gone or that we have had a warm winter and the snow is all gone. What I am referring to is that we have Daylight Saving Time (DST)again till next November. I don’t know about you but I find this change unsettling each and every year when it occurs. We are told that the purpose is to save energy. As near as I can tell there are still the same number of daylight hours as there was Schwenk before. At first the whole exercise can be somewhat confusing. Will I be eating my meals sooner or later tomorrow? Do I have to get up earlier? Saturday when I got up it was daylight, Sunday when I got up it was still dark so I had to turn the lights on. How does that save energy? On Saturday evening we are told to set our clocks an hour ahead. Well that is not too difficult, but come fall we have to reverse the process. That can be somewhat tricky as some clocks cannot be wound backwards like my old grandfather clock. It has to be stopped till the right time. Now in this modern age we have time devices on our computer, phone, TV and I have one on my weather station. As luck would have it the one for my satellite dish did not change, so that required a call to Shaw to have them change it. That was not the end of the process. Our cars also have clocks in them and this old dinosaur can’t figure out how to set digital clocks. My car has two clocks, one is a real clock but the other one is in the entertainment centre. I haven’t a clue how to set that one. We haven’t figured out how to set the
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one in my wife’s car for years so it doesn’t get changed. Last fall I got into one of my son’s harvest machines and low and behold it was still on standard time. If I remember right, this foolishness started when we were involved with World War II. Some “egg head” figured out that the productivity for the war machine could be increased by moving the clock ahead one hour. In fact, if I remember right, in Great Briton it was moved a head two hours. We all figured that when the war was over we would go back to standard time year round. It was not to be. The social engineers figured out that by moving the clock ahead in the summer time that the nine to five city people would have time to play a game of golf after supper or go walk in the park or what ever. I always figured that it was a conspiracy by the elite to get more work out of farmers. Everyone knows that any self respecting farmer is going to work till it gets dark if the weather is right for what he is doing, so by increasing the amount of day light after supper that will force the poor farmer will get more work done. As far as I am concerned there is no need any longer to put society through this silly process twice every year. The world has become so globalized and commercialized now that in my opinion Daylight Saving Time does not really save energy, it just causes time change stress for the population. I say just leave it on DST year round. That way it would not be getting dark at 4:30 in the afternoon. Actually the Christmas lights would get turned on an hour later and that would save energy!
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Frivolous activities instead of taking care of business Dear Editor, Recently there as been a lot of talk about public figures and politicians building a legacy. Something to be remembered by, you know, get your name in the next set of textbooks for the education of our children. A good example can be heard on most of the American news channels regarding the desperate attempt by President Obama to get something, anything that would make him memorable in this way. He only has a few months left to get this done!
This made me think of the past again. Being a person of the past it makes sense that I would compare this attitude to great men who have gone before. Men who served others in some capacity. Since Obama loved to compare himself with Lincoln I thought that was a good place to start. Somehow I could not imagine honest Abe sitting at his desk pondering what he could do to build a legacy! He simply did his duty. Then there are the military greats such as Napoleon.
Maybe that is why he is pictured with his hand placed inside his uniform. Was he about to present his legacy to the French citizens for publication? I could go on and on, but one man in particular stands out as someone who presents a negative legacy. Nero the Great. I believe he would still qualify as a subject of school textbooks but not as someone we admire. When a great fire raged through the city of Rome, it is said Nero played a fiddle while flames destroyed much of the
Premier indoctrinating students Dear Editor, I saw Premier Notley on TV tonight talking to high school students about the necessity of shutting down coal fired power plants because of the impacts of climate change. It’s alarming that she is indoctrinating students. As a farmer, two of my major inputs are C02 and water. Both are considered greenhouse gases. Maybe we should quit growing crops. I recently came across a website called C02coalition.org that dispels a lot of myths about so called climate change. Several eminent scientists are part of this coalition. They point out that C02 levels of 400ppm are actually close to starvation levels compared to the several thousand ppm over most of the earth’s existence.
Greenhouse gases do warm the earth by hindering the escape of radiation. If not for greenhouse gases most of the oceans would be frozen and life wouldn’t exist. Satellite measurements show the earth hasn’t warmed nearly as much as the computer models predicted. In fact, it hasn’t warmed at all in 20 years. The ice in Antarctica is growing. Team Obama is trying to dispute the science but 300 experts on data quality have sent a letter to the House Committee on Science Space and Technology pointing out that the Feds attempt to erase or ignore evidence is in contravention of the Data Quality Act of 2001. Maybe there is hope for sanity after all. The coalition’s claim is that the war on fossil fuels isn’t
based on science but on unreliable climate models. Instead of correcting the models team Obama is trying to dispute the evidence. Their observations indicate the earth’s temperature could possibly rise by one degree by 2100. In their estimation the increased temperature and increased C02 will make the world a better place to live. Satellite measurements indicate no increase in temperature in the last 20 years. They also show that the world is actually greener because of the increased C02 especially in the drier parts of the world. Inexpensive reliable energy from fossil fuels has raised living standards in the developed world to levels only the wealthy could dream of a few centuries ago. Turn to Phasing out, Pg 17
city. Nowadays, when a leader engages in frivolous activities instead of taking care of business it is described as “Fiddling while Rome burns”. Of course most of you must know what this Alberta/Canadian citizen is referring to. Selfies, climate
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Lifelong commitment to helping others It is with very deep sadness that the family of Judith Ann (Judi) (Clark) Toivanen announces her sudden passing on Tues., Mar. 15, 2016. Judi was born on Nov. 9, 1955, a very beautiful and very lucky baby girl, with nine older siblings who adored her. She grew up on the family farm near Rosebud/Beynon, Ab. and she learned work Toivanen ethic and community values at an early age. Judi attended grades 1- 6 at Churchill School and then completed her education in Drumheller. Her career choice was to become a certified nursing aide, following in the footsteps of a long line of Clark nurses who she respected and admired. She graduated in May of 1975, going on to work in Hanna for a short time and ultimately settling in Red Deer. She was happy in Red Deer, working at a job that she loved and being very involved in community events, particularly Westemer Days. One of her greatest joys was being a personal
escort to the teenage rodeo queens for a number of years. Red Deer was also where she met her husband Scott, marrying on May 5, 2001. Judi was once nominated for an ‘Excellence in Nursing’ award, and the biography written about her at the time describes what so many will remember and cherish including her “gregarious personality and boundless energy to engage in activities at work and in the community and her “continuous positive attitude shared with others.” It also included “kind and patient interaction and active listening skills”, “frequent words of encouragement, bright smile, and sense of humour”, “enthusiasm in meeting the challenges of life..., both in her career and personal life” and her “lifelong commitment to helping and encouraging others”. The biography states, “her own physical challenges have not deterred her in attending to the needs of friends or other family members” and “she is always cognizant of the special events of others, and initiates cards or care packages to acknowledge these occasions.”
Quiet and kind man of many talents Gerald Albert Wager was born in Coronation on July 31, 1933, eldest son of Lester and Myrtle Wager and he passed away on March 16, 2016 in Summerland, B.C. After graduating from high school he attended Vocational School in Edmonton taking courses in welding and mechanical work. He became well known for his talents and many neighbours came by to have their equipment repaired. Gerald purchased the family farm from his parents who had bought it from Lester’s parents. He sold it to his son, Colin making the farm a fourth generation farm. Gerald was a quiet and kind man of many talents and has been a real ‘handyman’ during his lifetime. He had many friends. On July 22, 1960 he married Christina Ekman and they had three sons. As well as farming, they also operated a flower shop in Coronation
Stanley Gordon Checkel of Stettler passed away on Feb. 8, 2016 at Heritage House in Stettler at the age of 62 years. Stanley was born to Jean and Michael Checkel in Coronation on July 16, 1953. Stan leaves to mourn, his family: his mother Jean Checkel; daughter Carol (Chris) Foy and their children Evan and Lina; son Mike Checkel; their Checkel mother Peggy Donovan; Connie’s daughters: Angie (Jason) Wilson their children Katlyne and Kristina, Marcie (Devin) Wiese and daughter Phoenix and April (Billy) Canning and children Krista, Brennan and Liam. Also brothers: Ken (Maria) Checkel, David (Elisebeth) Checkel, Ron (Tracy) Checkel and
was here to help welcome her into the world, but 26 more nieces and nephews were to follow and she delighted in every single one; giving hugs, spending time and forever bringing gifts! Her endless flow of love carried over to the ‘greats’ and ‘great-greats’ and she will be sadly missed by all. Being born with a genetic health disorder, life was not always easy for Judi, but her strength of character, spirit and determination carried her through her life with amazing fortitude. She made friends everywhere that she went and she was truly an inspiration to those who knew and loved her. Judi touched many, many people in her life, and she likely left each and every one with a reason to smile. The funeral was held Sat., Mar. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Drumheller Stampede Barn.
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for a number of years. They moved into Coronation from the farm in 1992 and in 2010 he moved to Summerland, B.C. He enjoyed Summerland and he had a good life with many good friends there, many who came to Gerald to get things built or fixed. He and Janet volunteered with many community projects. Gerald is survived by his sons Basil, Colin (Carrie) and their son Kersten, Jason (Cindy) and their daughters Jessica and Ashley; sister Inez (Arnold), sister-in-law Thelma, and his good friend Janet Lacy, five nieces and nephews, Darlene, Lorne, Allison, Barbara and Kendall. He was predeceased by his parents, Lester and Myrtle and his brother, Keith. Interment will be in Coronation Cemetery at a later date. At Gerald’s request there will be no funeral service.
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That was our Jude! Welcoming Judi to heaven with open arms are her parents, Jay and Nellie Clark, brother Garry, brother-in-law Dale Flett, sisters-in-law Hetty (Humphries) Clark and Sharon (McDermand) Clark, nephews Kerry Flett, Russell Clark and Ian MacDonald, great-niece Nadia Ouellette, as well as Scott’s parents, Ray and Rene Toivanen. Judi is survived by her husband Scott, step-son Josh and his son Keegan, as well as by her siblings; Jean Flett, Audrey MacDonald (Angus), Jim (Clara), Glen (Celie), Mervin (Kay), Thelma Bossert (Ervin), Larry (Audrey), and Linda Scheck (Lou). Sisters-in-law Janie Toivanen, Marlene (Lumb) Clark and Dale (MacDermand) Clark will also hold her memory close. Judi was born an aunt, both literally and figuratively. Her nephew Kerry
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by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University Extension Service The underlying feel to many discussions today is that cattle are too big. The question often is embedded in other thoughts, such as management, nutrition, reproduction, health or just plain producer ramblings. The question is often vague because data is generally lacking. Perhaps this leads to a basic question within the beef industry: “Where are the breeding systems?” Where are the details of the breeding programs that could lend themselves to tweaks that might offer a solution? In my years of travel and educational experiences with beef producers, several thoughts come to mind as to how the industry has progressed and how the industry has moved to the current dynamics. Some thoughts are very exciting and make good presentations; others rest on the side of concern and more pondering than presentation. The “why of the world” rests amongst those pondering those thoughts and leads to more thoughts. Therein lies the initial question: Where are the breeding systems in the beef industry? And to be honest, where
are they? Have we forgotten the need for breeding systems and the benefits that a good breeding system will bring? I do want to acknowledge that some producers have implemented breeding systems, but many have not. Every presentation regarding sire selection generally introduces the need for goals, objectives and desired outcomes. Sire selection alone is not a goal, objective or outcome. Sire selection is only a component of a well-designed breeding system; however, it’s certainly a significant component. Breeding systems have goals, objectives and outcomes that are reflective of the total beef operation. Most domesticated livestock, particularly dairy, swine and poultry, exist in production today with the implementation of extensive breeding systems put into practice to accomplish the operations’ goals and objectives. Beef production tends to be the exception. As noted, some producers have examples of various stages of breeding systems, but the implementation of a good commercial beef cattle breeding system across years and even generations is not simple. We know how to, but the implementation gets fuzzy.
Historically, the beef industry is challenged with selection of traits (breeding goals?) that rest within the concept that more is always better. Regardless of trait, we want more growth, more muscle, greater average daily gain, greater feed efficiency, more marbling, more rib eye, greater percent pregnant, greater percent weaned, greater longevity, greater, more, greater, more and on and on. Biologically, this push for more does not work. Everything has an end, and living things are best if they tend to function in a midrange, somewhat buffered from extremes. A producer selecting a bull based on the previous assumptions certainly will achieve a desired outcome, but how that bull fits into the breeding system at home simply may be unknown. Without being too blunt, many
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times, no established breeding system exists at home, so the question of fit never is asked. The subsequent development of heifers and maintaining a working system within the cow herd and available pastures generally confound well-thought-out intentions. Current general discussion indicates breed often dictates bull selection and selection questions generally are breed-dependent. That being said, breeding systems are applicable to within breed just as much as across breed. Producers tend to automatically assume crossbreeding when the breeding systems discussions come up, which is unfortunate because breeds certainly can develop lines of cattle that can fit different production scenarios. Is that happening? Turn to Get creative, Pg 13
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Why would calving time in the northern plains change? by Kris Ringwall, is the most important decinonconventional thoughts and develop Beef Specialist sion a cattle producer ever a plan. North Dakota State will make and should not be Two things come to mind. First, if University Extension Service made under duress or out of costs go up, pounds need to go up, too, This is a good time of the frustration. which means keeping the calves year to share four years of Historically, most beef longer to add pounds without reindata and experiences colproducers have been vesting more dollars. Second, overall lected at the Dickinson focused on the weather, costs of the operation need to be Research Extension Center which generally involves a pushed down. This does not mean on May calving. bad day or two every year. painting the gate a different color, but Why? The calving date is The problem is that every changing the gate - in other words, sigmore than a calendar date calving season will have a nificant change. on the wall of the barn. The day or two of bad weather. The center was in that very situadate affects every aspect of a The center has calved in tion and made a change. For years, the beef cattle operation and almost every month of the center had a targeted calving start should be discussed with the year through time and has date of March 15 and a bull turn-out utmost diligence. encountered weather chaldate around June 1. The average Producers with several lenges every calving season. calving date was March 29. After a dilenterprises on the farm or So why the discussion? igent discussion, the gates were ranch must fit all on the Simple: escalating costs. The changed; the bullpen gate was locked same calendar in the same traditional approach may be shut until Aug. 1. barn. I would be the first to the most comfortable, but if The temptation to get a bolt cutter, say, “Avoid a knee-jerk production costs exceed rev- open that gate and let those bulls out action that changes the enue, then the year’s effort is was real. But we resisted. calving date,” but the discus- of no avail. The first change that occurred at sion needs to be held. Crop producers have the the center once bull turn-out was So let’s start. Well, the same concern; however, delayed from June 1 to Aug. 1 was the weather is nice in most crop producers can change date that the cows start the third triareas, and the traditional crops in an effort to produce mester of pregnancy. As cows advance calving time of March and a crop with a value greater in terms of days pregnant, a signifiApril is fast approaching. than the expense. cant change in nutritional The busiest dates will be late Although that is not requirements occurs. When the cows in the first week of April, always easy, the crop proare exposed June 1, the third-triwith most cow-calf producers certainly explore mester day is Dec. 12, while for the ducers starting in several options each cows exposed mid-March. If I had to pick a growing season. Beef proAug. 1, the thirdhistorical start date, it ducers generally have no trimester day is would be March 15. options to switch species, so Feb. 12. A review of the CHAPS change within the beef Delayed calving (Cow Herd Appraisal enterprise is the main allows producers Performance System) data option. to take a more set of North Dakota Beef Previously, I have noted aggressive Cattle Improvement projected production costs of approach to lateAssociation producers more than $650 per calf, season utilization shows the actual 20-year which is above the specuof cover crops, (1994 to 2013) average lated gross margin of $600, crop residue and calving date is April 4. The thus the negative dollars. other forage average date for fall calf And beef production in sources, resulting weigh-up is Oct. 12. These pounds of beef sold seems in a one-third to dates have changed little, fairly stable, which is two-thirds reducwith no strong trend another not-so-good thing. tion in winter feed showing any significant These are not good feelcosts. Got your change, indicating producer ings, especially if nothing attention? More contentment with these trachanges, but the challenge is next week. ditional dates. doable. So the time is now to May you find all Producers calving outside think hard, to bring in the your ear tags. of these dates are rare. In fact, historically, most CAP Solar have not even Stock Waterers been interested in discussing the topic. So why • with industry leading even bring up the 5 year warranty topic? 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Calf growth observations of May versus March calving by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University Extension Service Data collected at the Dickinson Research Extension Center show the average daily gain of March- and Mayborn calves is 2.51 and 2.52 pounds per day, respectively. Interesting! In an effort to evaluate this change in management, a review was conducted comparing overall performance of the center’s herd for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011(midMarch calving) to the years 2012, 2013 and 2014 (mid-May calving). In the perfect world, the center would have conducted a study with both calving seasons occurring in the same year for several years, but labour, land and facilities do not allow a study of that magnitude. The next option is a review of the managerial records. This review does not imply a cause and effect; rather, it offers pondering for future efforts. In reality, this sort of review should be conducted on all cattle operations to better guide future directions within individual cattle operations wherever they are located. CHAPS (Cow Herd Appraisal Performance System) data made available by the North Dakota State University Extension Service, in cooperation with the North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Association, show the center’s traditional program: bulls turned out June 1, or thereabouts, for March/April calving in 2009, 2010 and
2011. The average birth date for the third mature cow calving was March 15; the average calving date was March 29. The calves weighed an average of 86 pounds at birth and gained 2.51 pounds per day (average daily gain, or ADG) on pasture. The average weaning weight was 609 pounds for the steers and 587 pounds for the heifers. The average weaning weight for all calves was 598 pounds, with a frame score of 5. The adjusted 205-day weight averaged 640 pounds. The center, from a management point of view, was doing very well with
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BR EEDERS’ SECTION Change primarily due to the shortage of labour Cont’d from Pg 11 So why change the calving date? The answer is not straightforward, so when a system works from a production point of view, any change needs to be thought through seriously. And in years like this, calving in March looks like a no-brainer. The weather is great, so why not simply enjoy it? But we still have those nagging questions. Labour, snow or dry, still needs to be present. That means people, dedicated people with the needed skill set to calve cows. The other issue is that of increasing costs. The expense bucket is bulging and the pending fear of fiscal failure is real. So primarily due to the shortage of labour, the center changed. The center delayed the turnout of the bulls to Aug. 1, or thereabouts, for April/May calving in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The average birth date for the third mature cow calving was May 7, with the average calving date being May 25. The calves weighed an average of 89 pounds at birth and gained 2.52 pounds per day (ADG) on pasture.
No change was made in the weaning date and fall management of the calves. Calves were weaned at an average age of 168 days. Steer calves weighed 537 pounds and heifer calves weighed 487 pounds. The average weaning weight for all calves was 514 pounds, with a frame score of 5. The average adjusted 205-day weight was 639 pounds. The May-born calves were 37 days younger at weaning, but growth performance was very typical for the growth of the March-born calves. The adjusted 205-day weight for Marchborn calves was 640 pounds and for the May-born calves was 639 pounds. The performance of calves on pasture when the center was calving in March-April was very similar to the performance of calves on pasture when calving in May-June. Shifting the calving date to May did not cost the center calf performance on pasture, but it did cost the center 84 pounds per calf in terms of average weaning weight. Delayed calving reduced the opportunity for growth by 37 days.
Fall management needs tweaking. An obvious change that should accompany a change in calving date would be a change in weaning date or fall calf management. This, like the change in bull turnout date, is a complicated question for producers. They need to take potential adverse fall weather, lack of facilities
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Cont’d from Pg 9 Perhaps the thought arrives as a common question: How do commercial cattle producers design and manage a profitable beef cattle type? Within breed or across breed, breeding systems need to become a reality to actually design and manage profitable beef cattle. Breeders are struggling, breed associations are struggling and commercial producers are struggling, which is odd because more information is available today than has ever been available. However, copious amounts of data are relatively useless without, once again, goals, objectives and specific identified outcomes. Sorry for rambling, but the beef industry is entering another chapter, which is going to be expensive. Production and prices will continue to interact, but the cow-calf producer is going to have to get creative to survive. No perfect answers are available, but breeding systems would help. May you find all your ear tags.
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BR EEDERS’ SECTION Rebreeding statistics excellent LINDON ANGUS FARMS Cont’d from Pg 13 Rebreeding statistics were excellent: average pregnancy percentage of 99, percentage of cows calving 98 and the percentage of cows weaning a calf 92. The percentage of cows calving in 42 days was 95.2 and calf death loss percentage was 6.5. The cows’ average age was 4.8 years, average cow weight was 1,307 pounds and the average cow condition score was 5.6. Overall, herd reproduction at the center was greater than the CHAPS benchmark values. The current CHAPS benchmarks for pregnancy are 93.1 percent (center, 99 percent), calving 92.5 percent, (center, 98 percent) and weaning 89.8 percent (center, 92 percent). The benchmarks for cows calving in 42 days is 86.4 percent (center, 92.5 percent) and calf death loss is 3.4 percent (center, 6.5 percent).
March calving was working for the center. So why change the calving date? Even when a production system is working, change should be part of any
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Three areas of concern remain Cont’d from Pg 14 However, three major areas of concern still remain. They are labour shortages, potentially adverse weather and increasing costs. Successful calving requires dedicated people with the needed skill set to calve cows. Warmer weather makes the task of calving easier. The expense bucket is full, and the pending fear of fiscal failure is real. So primarily due to the shortage of labour, recent adverse weather and the everincreasing costs, the center changed and delayed the turnout of the bulls to Aug. 1 or
thereabouts for 2012, 2013 and 2014. The average date that the third mature cow calved during those years was May 7, with the average calving date being May 25. Rebreeding of the May- and June-calved cows has been excellent, with an average pregnancy percentage of 98, percentage of cows calving 97 and the percentage of cows weaning a calf 94. The percentage of cows calving in 42 days was 95.2 and the average calf death loss percentage was 3.7. The cows’ average age was 5 years, average cow weight was 1,437 pounds and the average
cow condition score was 5.3. The reproductive performance of the cows on pasture when the center was calving in March/April was very similar to the performance of cows on pasture when calving in May/ June. Shifting the calving date to May did not significantly change the reproductive performance of the cow herd. The question of negative effects on rebreeding cows in August was not evident in a review of the center’s management. However, calf death loss was much improved. More later. May you find all your ear tags.
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use clauses. The Surface Rights Act entitles landowners to the opportunity to negotiate with industry in good faith. “Landowners should be aware that their annual compensation is based on the impacts they experience, not the state of the economy,” states Les. Landowners have also reported that they have been issued reduced compensation when a company begins (or claims to begin) reclamation. Reclamation is a regulated
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Delia School modernization Prairie Land School Division press release In response to the Prairie Land Regional Division (PLRD) capital plan for 20162018, the Delia School modernization has been identified by Alberta Education for additional project scoping, in the form of a Value Management (VM) assessment. The VM assessment will include a facilitator, a cost consultant and an architectural consultant, as well as
representatives from Alberta Education and Alberta Infrastructure. Participants from PLRD are anticipated to include trustees, members of central office administration, teachers, students and parents. Key stakeholders from the community will also be invited to attend. The purpose of this session will be to critically look at the present state of Delia School and what the best course of action would be in
moving to a possible modernization. Delia School is in need of structural improvements including; electrical upgrades, roof repair, complete upgrading to the mechanical room, repairs/upgrades both of inside/outside wall structures, and upgrading/ replacement of the heating and air handling system. With this in mind, and taking into account the cost of these structural requirements, Alberta Education will be examining the specific scope requirements of a modernization of Delia School. The date for this assessment has been set for April 18 and 19, 2016 at Delia School.
Electrical fire in Hanna school library KOPJAR SEED LTD. The Hanna Primary School experienced a small electrical fire in their library late Thursday evening March 17. The smoke damage throughout the school was extensive enough to move students to Town of Hanna facilities including the community centre, curling rink and arena, for the week leading up to the Easter Break. We are optimistic that students will be back in their
school after this time off, said Cam McKeage, superintendent for Prairie Land Regional Division (PLRD). Both staff and students are demonstrating great resiliency as they carry on their responsibilities in these adverse conditions, McKeage added. PLD is very fortunate for the Town of Hanna and the generosity of its citizens as they have come forth in great numbers to assist us in this time of need, he concluded.
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Phasing out all plants regardless of their record Cont’d from Pg 7 Eliminating fossil fuels will do nothing to stop climate change, but it would keep much of the developing world in poverty. Rising energy costs will hurt less privileged populations
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Agri-News On April 7, 2016, Mountain View County and the Grey Wooded Forage Association are hosting a free workshop (lunch included) on Salinity Causes and Cures near Olds, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The workshop will educate farmers and agronomists on how forage production improves soil salinity, forage establishment, and seed options. Jack Payne, western prairies regional agronomist with Farmers Edge, says that while soil salinity has been around for decades, much of the work on soil salinity control and management was done in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Register online (www. eventbrite.ca/e/salinity-causes-curestickets-21437360723 ) by April 4, 2016.
in the developed world as well. I found it a very informative website with a lot more information that I don’t have room for here. If the government wants to shut down power plants it should be for their failure to control noxious chemicals like sulfur or nitrous oxides or fly ash. They are phasing out all plants regardless of their record. Pat Rutledge Monitor, Ab.
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TRACTORS & DOZER • 1997 Case IH 9370 4WD, 20.8R42 duals, showing 3093 hrs, stand trans, 4 hyd plus return, vg cond, S/N JEE0069985 • 14’ Degelman A/T 6-way dozer blade, one owner, farm use only, S/N 20650 (came off above tractor) • 2011 Case IH 215 Magnum MFWD, showing 1143 hrs, 710/70R42 rear singles, 600/70R30 fronts, 3-pt hitch w/ quick hitch adapter, powershift, LH shuttle, 4 hyd, 540/1000/Big 1000 PTO, exc cond, S/N ZARZ06893 • 1998 NH 9030E Bi-Directional c/w 7414 loader, 8’ bucket & manure teeth, showing 6496 hrs, front & rear hyd, front PTO, 16.9x28 tires (sells with hyd grapple attach), one owner, S/N D202915 • 1995 NH 9030 Bi-Directional c/w 7414 loader, 8’ bucket & grapple, showing 8647 hrs, front & rear PTO, front & rear hyd, 16.9x28 tires, S/N D201296 • Pallet forks to fit above NH 9030s • Solid Inner (weld-in) rims for 16.9x28 rims • IH Hydro 70 2WD c/w farmhand & sweeps, cab, showing 6277 hrs, 18.4x34 tires, 1 hyd, 540 PTO (eng redone at approx 3500 hrs) • IH Hydro 100 2WD, cab, 20.8x38 tires, 2 hyd, 540/1000 PTO COMBINE & SWATHER • 1997 MF 8680 conventional combine, Swathmaster PU, Redekop chaff blower & chaff wagon (sells w/ combine) 1363 sep/1679 eng hrs, 30.5Lx32 fronts, no peas, 2nd owner, vg cond, S/N 86827515, Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, balance by Aug 2/16. • 2006 25’ MF 9220 SP swather, showing 620 hrs, 5200 header, sliding table, PU reel, 16.9x28 fronts, one owner, exc cond, S/N 9220HR08276, Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, balance by Aug 2/16.
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ECA Review Reporter Superintendent of Schools Cam McKeage called Minister of Education David Eggen’s recent “Guidelines for Best Practices: Creating Learning Environments that Respect Diverse Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Gender Expressions” his “pet project” at the Prairie Land Regional Division’s (PLRD) last meeting on Feb. 25, and does not see him backing down from this project A draft policy on Respectful Learning Environments for Diverse Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Gender Expressions was reviewed and discussed by board members of the PLRD prior to the meeting and most trustees were quite vocal about their position. Trustee Jada Hill followed up McKeage’s presentation stating her lack of support for the new guidelines. She went on to explain that many of the policies listed in the new guidelines were already covered in the division’s safe and caring practices currently in place. Hill said she believed that under the current safe and caring policy, students “get what they need” therefore she does not understand why these extra policies need to be implemented when students who have, for instance, learning disabilities have to jump through hoops. Trustee Dean Hansen countered stating that there are currently cultural, religious and various learning disability support groups already in place to give the required focus and attention to the affected families and individuals for those issues. However there is nothing not for this particular group. Trustee Barry Davis said that he has heard countless stories about people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Queer (LGBTQ) community about how most “start to live after school and that many hate what they are but it is what they are.”
McKeage stated that these new guidelines are going to be regulated by the government but added he personally feels that “these people aren’t getting what they need”. He went on to say that one of the points of this policy is that it will help provide everyone with the proper tools to handle any situations that arise, because as it stands not everyone has the skill set or is comfortable dealing with this. Chief Deputy Superintendent Steve Nielsen asked the board “what harm is done by putting the best practices in place?” to which trustee Angie Warwick countered with, “It goes against some people’s religious convictions”. Trustee Hansen said that he did have great concerns about parents being left out of the information loop, as alluded to in the new best practices. He went on to say that he feels “kids have larger problems that aren’t just in school if, for as much time as they spend with their parents, they can’t or
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Travel insurance
The Board passed a motion that the travel accident and trip cancellation insurance provided by Lloyd Sadd be required for all international trips effective the 2016-2017 school year and recommended for those trips that are planned for this year.
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2016-2017 guiding principles
The Board passed a motion to adopt the 2016-2017 Budget Guiding Principles as amended and used in the preparation of the 2016-2017 budget development. The Board will endeavour to hold minimum staffing levels at the current 2015-2016 pupil-teacher ratio.
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won’t share” this area of their life with them. Trustee Lyle Cawiezel felt that if that was the case the school is then “delving into an area beyond our capabilities”. In conclusion of this particular agenda item for the day, McKeage and Nielson spoke of their plans to meet with PLRD School Councils to obtain feedback on the draft policy. The draft policy feedback will be reviewed and discussed prior to pending approval by the Board. Alberta Education is requesting that the policy be submitted to the Ministry by March 30, 2016.
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BREEDERS’ STETTLER TOWN COUNCIL
Parent Link services Debra Johnston
ECA Review reporter If you are unfamiliar with the name Parent Link you are not alone. Most of Stettler town council was surprised to learn of the services the non-profit organization provides for families in Stettler. Lisa Goodkey, Jacki Collisson and Marlo Glennie met with council at the Mar. 15 council meeting. The team outlined the services families can access at the Evergreen Parent Link Centre situated above the Stettler Post Office. Parent Link is part of the McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Central region. McMan, which began in 1975, provides a broad range of programs in several municipalities across Alberta, including (but not limited to) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Outreach, foster care, programs for babies, healthy families programs and substance abuse services. Goodkey, from the Stettler branch, described the range of activities for
parents with children aged 0 - 5 years. Music and art programs, drop in playtime, toy lending library, early childhood development, information referral to other agencies and ‘Ages and Stages’ questionnaires to help parents detect developmental delays. According to Collisson, McMan Central manager, Parent Link is provincially funded by Children and Family Services and their services are provided free of charge. Glennie, also based in Stettler, manages the Connections section of the program that works with family considered at risk. Prenatal nutrition programs, including providing prenatal vitamins, home visits, group activities, and referrals to other agencies are a few of the services Connections provides free of charge. Glennie’s service area stretches to the Saskatchewan border. Connections is funded by Public Health of Canada. Parent Link will be relocating to the back of Stettler Mall at the beginning of April.
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Mother Teresa School in Halkirk to close East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Board voted unanimously to close the Mother Teresa School in Halkirk Mon. March 21 at their regular board meeting in Stettler. According to parent, JD Johnson, “the parents were disappointed and do not believe that they [East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Board] exercised every option to keep the school open.” “There was no discussion at the meeting and it was an unanimous vote. It appeared to be staged,” he said. He added they never consulted with the parents on any options other than closing the school. “I believe they took the easy way out,” concluded JD. According to Superintendent Charlie McCormick, the closure had
Correction
In the ECA Review article titled ‘Castor Ag Society to hold second “non-event” fundraiser’, pg. 8 Mar. 17 issue, the article said the amount of the debenture payment on the Castor Community Hall to the Town of Castor was incorrect. It should have read $23,000. The ECA Review apologizes for this typo.
been under discussion since August when it became apparent that student numbers had dropped from 38 to 30. “We looked at a number of options as we went through this whole process,” stated McCormick, including obtaining an engineer’s detailed report on the structure of the school and sent registered letters to the parents, county and village as well as the public meeting. The last day for the school to remain open will be at the end of June, 2016.
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DEER RIVER RANCHING Black Angus Bull Sale Saturday, April 30 - 1 pm
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Real Estate
2237 +/- ACRES grazing lease near MacKay, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 375 AUMs, natural water throughout. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. PASTURE & grazing lease near High Prairie, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 80 Acres Pasture & 2 Parcels Grazing Lease. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.
5 PARCELS or farmland near Altario, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 12 in Provost, Alberta. Fenced land, natural spring water. Contact Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; rbauction.com/ realestate. SHOP & Office Complex - Millet, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 27,730+/sq. ft. industrial shop & office complex 40 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.
PASTURE & hay land. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask. Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k $2.6m. Doug Rue 306-7162671; saskfarms@ shaw.ca.
Mobile Homes
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Guardian Drugs Killam Mon.-Fri.: 9 am - 6 pm Sat.: 9 am - 5 pm Sun.: Noon - 4 pm East Central Alberta’s
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Residential & Commercial Drafting And Design
METAL roofing & siding. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254. REFORESTATION nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www. treetime.ca. CANADA Benefit Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit. ca/free-assessment. WWW. RVSITESCANADA. COM. Secure a RV site for this spring and beyond. RV Sites throughout Alberta. 1-866-433-6331.
Equipment
A-STEEL shipping containers. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers. Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. 1-866528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
Feed & Seed
HAYTECH common alfalfa seed, bred for hybrid vigour. $3.65/ lb. 780-374-3877. Dennis Dylke, Daysland. 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, 1-877250-5252.
Livestock
BLACK Angus yearling bulls, $2750. Excellent for heifers. 403-665-2431. BULLS for sale. Charolais, Red Angus and Red Angus/ Simmental cross. 780-582-2254. FREE STANDING corral panels & wind breakers for sale. Also bale feeders, calf sheds and feed bunkers. Call Lenard 1-888-998-3418 or 780-806-3694. LIGHT BIRTH weight Red and Black Angus yearling bulls for sale. $2750. Davidson Angus, Lougheed, AB. Home: 780-3842354, Cell: 780-8887585, Blaine & Alyssa. FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780-9137963; www.simmeronranch.ca.
Wanted
WANTED - Shed antlers. Buying shed antlers all sizes and conditions. Paying top dollar for elk, deer, moose. Buying all the time. Phone, text, email: 403-352-9397 or donovanh@telus. net. WANTED/Buying Alberta Antler. Buying shed antler of all species/grade. Competitive pricing & fair grading. Will buy deer, elk, moose - all grades & all amounts. Keep this ad - buying all the time. Herb 780-3850076. WANTED: Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, (farm tractors w/loaders) 1985 or newer. Skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.
Pets
BUNNIES for sale. Call 587-802-4349 (Castor)
Business Opportunities
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Help Wanted
EAST CENTRAL Alberta Review, a weekly regional community newspaper, circ. 30,000, has an opportunity for a skilled, full time sales professional. Must have own reliable vehicle, computer and experience in selling newspaper advertising in print and on line. Must be self-motivated, energetic and have computer skills. Base wage dependent on experience, commission based, vehicle
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MONDAYS 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Coronation Vision Clinic Dr. Marc Kallal Dr. Ward ZoBell Tues & Thurs 10 - 4
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Chapman and Co.
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Professional Accountants LLP
Hanna Vision Centre
Guy Chapman, CPA, CA Chris Annand, CPA, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CPA, CA Naomi Roth, CPA, CGA
Eye Health • Glasses • Contacts
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INTERIOR Heavy Equipment School. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com. AGRICULTURAL foreman. Full-time, permanent, responsible for assisting in the supervision of seasonal staff and delivery of County Agricultural Services programs. See www. biglakescounty.ca, select employment.
Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries Public
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Funeral Director
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Provost Dental Clinic
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MEDICAL trainees needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details! 1-888-627-0297. HEALTHCARE Documentation Specialists are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great workfrom-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today; www. canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535; info@canscribe.com.
BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Firearms Auction. Sat., April 2, 10 a.m. 11802 - 145 St. Edmonton, Alberta. Modern & collectible firearms and accessories. Over 400 lots Online bidding. To consign phone Linda 403-597-1095; Brad 780-940-8378; www. budhaynesauctions. com; www.wardsauctions.com. UNRESERVED Farm Auction. Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. Tractors, trucks, equipment, trailers, shelters, granaries! North of Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-8425666. Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet. com.
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COLLECTOR Car Auction. 6th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Collector Car Auction. April 8 - 10. Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 80,000 spectators. Over 85% sold last year. Consign today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions. com.
Cards of Thanks
THE 3C MIDGET A Coyotes would like to thank the following for their financial support at the Midget “B” Provincials held at Springbank, Mar. 10-13. Dryland Cattle Trading, County of Paintearth, Consort Minor Sports, Consort Oilmen, Consort Lions Club, Nifty Livestock, KC Creations Photography, Fawcett Cattle Company, Richard & Beth Elhard.
Coming Events
CONSORT DINNER Theatre “Kiss & Make-up” Comedy by Jack Sharkey, April 16, 17, 22, 23. Tickets Tues. Mar. 21. Phone 403-5750008.
RUMMAGE SALE by the Castor IODE, Sat. Apr. 9, Castor Community Hall, 11 am - 3:30 pm. Light lunch available @ $5. Grocery hamper raffle.
CONSORT GUN and Hobby Show. 41st Annual, Apr. 9 & 10 at Consort Sportex, Consort, AB. Doors open Sat. 10 - 5:30 pm, Sun. 10 - 3:30 pm. Sat: Country music in pm followed by supper, charity poker tournament, and social evening. Sun: Music 10:30 3:30 pm, open Gospel jam session until noon. Something of interest for everyone. Adults $5, Youth $3. 403577-3818. Sponsored by Consort Lions Club. EDMONTON Stamp Club. 2016 Stamp Show. April 2-3; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-4. Central Lion’s Center 113 Street & 111 Ave., Edmonton. Stamps for sale, junior table, National level, competitive exhibits, WSP wine & cheese reception, BNAPS Breakfast, more; www.edmontonstampclub.com.
Brett Baker’s future is looking bright. He discovered his February 26 Lotto Max ticket was a $1 million winner! “I had to check the ticket on the self-checker a few times before believing it was a big winner,” said Baker. “I went right into shock. I had a really hard time believing I was a winner.” Christine Hasenhündl, owner/operator of The Hako-Oja Studio and Custom Picture Frames in happy Wainwright, placed fourth in the world in framing winner, who competition which was put on by the Professional was already planning Picture Framers Association (PPFA) in Las Vegas his June in January. Hasenhundl had won first place and wedding ‘judges award’ in the Canadian Chapter of PPFA in with his Baker October. ECA Review/Submitted fiancée, has a couple plans for his windfall, starting with putting some Coronation Memorial Library aside for his big day. “It’s going to be really nice to not worry about money so much,” he said. “We Requirements: In school full time this academic year have money to and returning to full-time classes in the fall. pay for the wedDeadline April 15 ding and money Drop off in Person or for investments and maybe a new e-mail coronationlibrary@prl.ab.ca house.” Baker purchased his winning Lotto Max ticket at Stettler Esso, located at 6102 50 5001 Royal St Coronation AB Avenue. His Hours Mon & Fri: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Maxmillions Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm win was one of the two drawn. Saturday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SUMMER STUDENT Employment Opportunity TD Summer Reading Program Coordinators 2 positions available
HAUSTEIN FARMS Dairy open house. Tues. Mar. 29, 10 - 4 pm., lunch served between 11 & 2 pm. Two km. south of Erskine on Hwy 835. 403-742-3994.
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS and Claimants. Estate of Lawrence Farwell who died on February 3, 2016. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by April 29, 2016 with E. Roger Spady, Barrister and Solicitor at Box 328, Coronation, Alberta, T0C 1C0, and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
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Hanna Learning Centre is now accepting applications for a Career Services Assistant. This position has a strong client focus and will involve administrative duties to support the Career Services Department and the New Futures project. Duties will also include maintaining the Labour Market Resource Centre. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, have strong willingness to learn, strive to help improve the lives of others, and must: • be self-directed with strong interpersonal skills • have highly developed organizational, communication and computer skills Post-secondary education and/or relevant experience would be preferable. Salary dependent upon education and experience. Certification and on the job training will be provided to suitable candidate. This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Send resume to: Hanna Learning Centre 401 Centre St., Box 1255 Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 Fax: 1.866.990.8975 Email: doray.veno@hannalearning.com
Employment Opportunity HANNA LODGE Full-Time Maintenance Person Closing Date: April 6th
• Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm • Evenings & Weekends on call rotation • Mechanically inclined with knowledge of construction, building materials, electricity, heating and cooling, carpentry, plumbing, painting, grounds keeping and preventative maintenance procedures. • Basic computer skills. • Desire to work with seniors. • Strong cooperative abilities. • Criminal Record Check required.
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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 4 month position with the possibility of extension, to start April 2016 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, 2016 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*
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have a representative from Alberta Education meet with the board to answer questions the board has about the guidelines. “We have some serious concerns and questions about this thing.” Trustee Yvette Cassidy questioned the need to go much further with consultation with students and staff if the board ultimately decides not to implement the guidelines. “I think that we’re doing a great job. This one-size fits all approach that he [Minister Eggen] is using is totally ridiculous. There are some things that we have to do to be compliant with legislation but for the rest of it, I think we’re doing fine and I don’t think we should change anything.” The board passed two motions. The first, to send the draft policy that details Clearview’s compliance with the legislation, and the second to request a representative from Alberta Education meet with the board to discuss the guidelines in detail. Turn to Bus, Pg 24
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Councillors voted in favour of purchasing a number of pieces of surveying equipment from a local community member who is currently certified to use the equipment for $5,956. The equipment, brand new, would cost significantly
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After much debate, Castor town council members voted, three to two, in favour of waiving a $2,350 invoice to the town of Coronation for sending their local fire department to cover a mobile home fire in Coronation under mutual aid. Castor CAO Sandra Jackson explained to council members at their regular meeting on Mon., Mar. 13 that upon speaking with Coronation’s CAO Sandra Kulyk, the Coronation family who’s mobile home was destroyed by a fire on March 7 had no insurance and are currently unemployed therefore there is no one to bill for the fire department’s three-hour call-out. Jackson relayed Kulyk’s message that in the event that Castor decided to send an invoice, the Town of Coronation would cover the monies owed. In addition to the long periods of silence amongst councillors as they listened to Jackson explain the situation comments such as, “How will our volunteer fire department feel, what will this say to them and their efforts?”, “Will this be remembered by Coronation should we find ourselves in the same situation?” and, “This really comes down to the towns, not the people involved” were heard. Although councillors seemed to share some concern over the issue, it was ultimately decided that no bill would be sent to the town of Coronation at this time.
lowered from $500/year, regardless of size to $250/year. The town had received complaints from one or more of the four properties in question. The town will lose $1,000 with this tax decrease.
Arena hazmat quote
Councillors opted out of paying $5,750 plus taxes to have DF Technical & Consulting Services inspect the Castor arena’s lead paint samples, drywall, linoleum, stipple, vermiculite and floor tile for asbestos. Although the quote included site inspection time, travel time, expenses and final report generation, councillors felt the cost was high, and that was before anything was found. Concern was expressed for any costs and obligation to remove asbestos should it be found during the inspection.
Minimum farmland taxes lowered The farmland minimum tax was
Bus purchase approved
Cont’d from Pg 23 Clearview’s wishlist for purchasing five new buses became a reality when the bid from Bus Centre came in low enough to afford all five, rather than the four the board thought they might have to settle for. Three 46 passenger and two 70 passenger buses came in at $506,579. That includes the price for under floor storage in the two larger buses. The board approved the purchase of the five buses from Bus Centre.
W. E. Hay classrooms get makeover
Tremmel Construction was awarded the project to renovate six classrooms at W. E. Hay into three larger, open space classrooms. Dividers will allow the rooms to be used as either two smaller or one larger room. The bids, excluding tax, ranged from $73,424 to $134,705, Tremmel’s being the least. With net tax included, the total approved by the board was $74,599.09. The rooms are expected to be completed by June 2016.
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