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returning to Canada December 2009. During that time Cole was flying medical evacuations as a co-pilot in a King Air 200 plane. This pressurized twin engine aircraft was used for high altitude flying and was set up for two patients and two paramedics. It makes a huge difference to the lives of people living in remote areas, remembers Cole, citing a flight to the middle of the Kalahari desert to bring back a woman who had given birth to a very premature baby. “Before we could bring her back to the city, the medics had to stabilize the baby,” said Cole. Cole went on to say that on the flight back the baby almost died a couple of times but the medics were able to keep the baby alive and get the mother and baby to a hospital.

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Nora Smith, coordinator for Family and Community Support Services in Delburne, presented a progress report to council on efforts to move Delburne towards a sustainable welcoming community. The efforts stem from residents wanting stronger community ties and involvement explained Smith at the Delburne Council Feb. 24 meeting. Smith broke down the major groups involved as being health and wellness, main street revitalization, communica-

tions, belonging, and backbone. In each of the groups, Delburne and area residents brainstormed ideas on how to enhance life in Delburne. Health and wellness focuses on community wellness through health, nutrition and exercise. Main street revitalization looks at how to get more people into shops and stores and how to attract new business. Getting information into the hands of residents is the focus of the communications group. Belonging addresses the need for residents to feel comfortable, welcome and at home in Delburne.

Backbone provides administrative support for the groups and measures the progress of each group. Smith emphasized the need for people to feel connected to their community in order to make sure projects that are undertaken succeed. An example Smith described was getting people into shops and stores. Changing the outside of a structure does not guarantee people will go into the building. They need a reason to go in. Council agreed to a request to support the Anthony Henday Museum by donating a gift basket of Delburne Village items to the Annual ‘Bring in Spring’ Beef Supper

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Ryan Cole converses with Wes Kopas over coffee, following his presentation to the congregation at the Coronation Evangelical Free Church on Sun. Feb. 22 on his dream of flying and serving in the mission field with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) of Canada in Papua New Guinea. ECA Review/ J. Webster

and Silent Auction fundraising gala. According to Mayor Ray Reckseidler, the annual event is the major fundraiser for the museum. The supper/auction will be held Mar. 6. Dryland Dryland Emergency Emergency Medical Medical Service Service Association Association (DEMSA) (DEMSA)

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Guinea.” Cont’d from Pg 1 “The people in the isolated vilThere are large coastal swamps Supporters can donate online lages struggle because MAF is in the north and south and a large unable to provide complete service https://mafc.org/missionarcentral mountain ridge, sea level ypages/cole/index.html#donate, because of reduced pilot numto 14,000 feet which are very by phone 1-877-351-9344, or by bers,” said Cole. “That is why I’m rugged, jungle covered cheque to MAF Canada, 264 working to get over there.” mountains. Woodlawn Rd. West, Guelph, ON. Support The MAF program is a combiN1H 1B6 designated to Ryan Cole. Cole hopes to be there by the nation of missionary support, Cole is also planning fundmedivacs and community develop- end of 2015 at the latest. raisers in the near future to help I need people to be a part of this ment which includes a number of with his quest for the 100 per cent work, not for me,” said Cole, “but different services such as flying support he needs before he can for the people of Papua New building supplies into the isolated leave for Papua New Guinea. villages so that houses or a school can be built, flying boxes The Edgerton Ag. Society is pleased the present: of honey bees into the villages so that the villagers can use the honey production as a means to support themselves or flying coffee out of the villages. MAF aircraft Shake off the winter ‘blahs’, grab your friends and also transport get off the farm for the day! people in addition to everything else. When a natural Edgerton Ag. Hall disaster strikes, Registration 8:30-9:30 • Speakers 9:30-3:30 MAF kicks into $20/person • Lunch will be provided. high gear and are Midnight Lunch Please pre-register by March 23, 2015 often the first relief Homestead Coulee Community Hall by contacting Becky (780)755-3160, or emailing group on the Tickets or more info: Call Cody 1-403-321-0887 pedersenlivestock@yahoo.ca ground.

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Dance Classes Friday to Sunday, March 13-15 Coronation Community Centre

School Classes Wednesday, March 11 Coronation School

Piano Classes Monday to Thursday, March 16- 19 Trinity United Church

String & Guitar Classes Wednesday, March 11 Trinity United Church Speech & Vocal Classes Tuesday to Thursday March 10 - 12 Trinity United Church Musical Theatre Wednesday, March 11 Trinity United Church Seniors’ Class 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Coronation Assisted Living

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RCMP are looking for help with four incidents The RCMP are looking for your help with four incidents that occurred in and around the Village of Consort and one that occurred in Coronation. Should anyone have seen anything suspicious, or have any information regarding these incidents please contact the Consort RCMP.

Attempted theft

Sometime between 5 p.m. on Feb. 24 and 9 a.m. Feb. 25 unknown suspect(s) punched a lock on a vehicle parked at a service shop in the Village of Consort.

Suspect(s) gained entry and also punched the ignition but were unsuccessful in taking the vehicle

Theft of truck

Sometime during the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 21 unknown suspect(s) stole a Blue 2007 Chevrolet Duramax Diesel Truck from a rural residence north of Consort. The truck was later located on Township Road 37-0, approximately one km west of Highway 41. A rifle was stolen out of this vehicle

Coronation’s yearly Dance Festival will take place at the community center from March 13 to 15. Maureen TignerMorison is one of the adjudicators. Maureen has her Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. Tigner-Morison Then, off to England she went to study and receive her dance teaching training certificates from the British Theatre Dance Association. She has been on the faculty of the Victoria School of the Arts in

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The financial report of the Coronation Town Council, which was approved at the meeting on Feb. 23, included a $25,827.12 cheque to Alberta Municipal Services for gas and power utilities for town owned buildings like the town office, arenas and bowling alley and also includes street lights for the town. The cheque amount was only for the month of December. Also included was a cheque for $15,000 to Coronation’s new doctor, Noelle O’Riordan. In a telephone interview with Delayne Golby, the town’s finance and administrative clerk, clarified that $10,000 of that was a signing incentive payable to the doctor when she started actively practicing. $5000 was for computer and furniture for her office and both payments were laid out in the agreement to bring Dr. O’Riordan to our rural area. Golby told the ECA Review that the County of Paintearth would pay half back at the end of the year. The town office furnaces are original 1980’s models and replacement parts are difficult to find and they have outlined their life expectancy according to a

Vehicle fire

Sometime during the evening hours of 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 1 a.m. Feb. 20 a Silver 2003 Dodge Quad Cab was parked on the shoulder of Highway 41, just south of Highway 599. Consort RCMP and Consort Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at

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About two dozen residents attended a thursday Feb.26 meeting at the big valley train station to hear from rCMP Sgt. Cam russell and Cst. David lukeman about the legalities of carrying replica handguns. A number of residents greet Prairie Steam train passengers dressed in period attire, including carrying replica handguns in holsters. A few residents have expressed some concern about the carrying and usage of the replica guns. According to russell, it is legal to carry and display the handguns. he left it to the residents and council to formulate a policy on how best to manage the situation to avoid complaints coming to the rCMP. russell indicated all complaints involving firearms are responded to as if the gun was real until the situation is determined. ECA Review/D. Johnston

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and is described as a Browning, Bolt Action, 7MM, with a Leopold Scope, Black and Silver and a “boss” end on the barrel. The firearm also had a Browning leather sling.

request for decision made by Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Sandra Kulyk who was not present for the meeting. The two old furnaces will be removed and replaced with new high-efficiency single stage gas furnaces. A quote obtained from Wecker Plumbing and Heating was $7,192.50 including tax. The company is from Hanna and a discussion arose about trying to find a company that is closer to Coronation. “It’s about supporting local [businesses],” said Coun. Vicky Horkoff. Council will be holding off on the purchase to see if a local supplier can be found.

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Edmonton for over 20 years. Her colleague Joanne Lowry will be joining her as our second adjudicator. Joanne also graduated from the University of Alberta (U of A). She has attended several professional dancer/teacher seminars in modern dance and ballet at the National Ballet School of Canada. A great weekend of dancing performances lies ahead, so be Lowry sure to mark these dates on your calendar!

that location at approximately 1 a.m.

Theft of tires

Sometime between 5 p.m. on Feb. 24 and 8 a.m. Feb. 25, unknown suspect(s) removed tires and rims from a truck located at a shop in the Village of Consort. Unknown suspect(s) left this vehicle up on blocks.

Theft light bar

Coronation RCMP are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspect(s) responsible for the theft of a light bar from a pickup truck in Coronation. In the early morning hours of Feb. 28, suspect(s) stole a 42” LED light bar worth several hundred dollars from the roof of a truck parked on Windsor Avenue, Coronation.

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OpiniOn Better for everyone when it gets better for everyone $3,550 or more ($1,200 for rent or a mortgage, $400 for property taxes, $400 for utilities, $250 for phone, cable, “The greatest inequality is treating internet, $400 for car payment, $400 equally those that are unequal,” a for insurance and gas, $500 for food). quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson That leaves $550 per month for former President of the United States. clothes, trips, a second car, entertainThat quote in a nut shell explains ment, prescription drugs, and why, in a society with economic miscellaneous. This, of course, isn’t freedom for multi-national corporadoable for most Henry and Marthas so tions, low/flat taxes and weak social not surprisingly they seldom maxiprograms, the spread between the mize either their retirement or rich and the middle class has moved tax-savings opportunities. from a crack to a chasm. But for those on the other side of the track, the story is quite different. We’ll use Prime Minister Harper’s salary as the example. there should be But first let’s forget that Prime Minister Harper gets a free house, no mystery as to why utilities, travel allowances, servants, a canada’s middle class gold-plated pension, a generous expense account and had a $7,000 pay is eroding and personal raise in 2014. Let’s also try to forget the President of the United Sates, who household debt is governs a country 10 times bigger soaring than Canada, earns $400,000 per year. Let’s just go with Harper’s current salary of $327,400 for this comparative example with Henry and Martha. The federal neo-liberal governWithout any other deductions, his ment’s latest suggestion to increase take home pay would be $224,461. the amount one can put into a tax free He and his wife could easily stash savings account (TFSA) from $5,500 to away $10,000 into their respective $10,000 is yet another example of TFSAs and max out Mr. Harper’s treating the unequal equal. Many RRSP at $24,270. This contribution people in the working middle to lower would give them approximately a middle class may have scraped $9,465 tax refund. together an extra $5,500 each year for Then because his wife doesn’t need a TFSA investment, but it is unlikely to work, the income splitting benefit there will be enough extra funds to would decrease Harper’s tax bill a furmove it up to $10,000 a year. Some ther $6,577. Whereas, the income upper middle class, with good budsplitting benefit did not help Henry geting skills, will be able to kick in the and Martha’s taxes a bit. Income split$10,000, but for sure the richest of the ting only benefits families when their richest have just been handed another is a spousal relationship and where easy vehicle to avoid taxes. only one spouse works or one spouse As a society, we should have learned earns considerably more than the this lesson from the registered retire- other. ment saving plan (RRSP). Today a Harper would have free and clear person earning $135,000 or more can $196,233 per year for household put $24,270 annually into an RRSP expenses. Harper and Laureen could account. For those earning less, they comfortably take advantage of all his can invest up to 18 per cent of their government’s retirement and tax savannual income. So let’s use Henry ings opportunities without affecting and Martha who are both gainfully their life style at all. employed each taking home about That’s why there should be no mys$40,000 in income after tax. tery as to why Canada’s middle class If they maxed out their TFSA contri- is eroding and personal household butions with the proposed new limits, debt is soaring. Huge limits for RRSP they would have $20,000 less to live on. contributions and TSFA investments Then if they were to max out each of do not benefit the majority of working their RRSP limits, they would need an Canadians anywhere near what it additional $14,400. Even with a $3,600 does for those at the top of the wealth tax refund from their RRSP contribu- pyramid. tions, Henry and Martha would be left The greatest inequality is treating with only $4,100 per month for living equally those that are unequal expenses. because the most powerful and most An average working couple’s fixed wealthy will always have the upper monthly expenses could easily be hand -- all things being equal. Brenda Schimke

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by Herman Schwenk treaties with several European countries So now we have a threat here in Alberta in the 1930’s. Eventually he just ignored from the terrorist organization althose treaties when he was ready to Shabaab. So far there does not seem to be invade. He quickly over ran most of those an answer to stopping these terrorist orga- countries with the exception of England. nizations from wreaking havoc on the England was spared because it was an world. island and difficult to attack. We now have at least four major As well, after Hitler started Muslim terrorist organizations invading the rest of Europe the killing people by the hundreds to British Parliament had promote their evil ideology. In Chamberlin replaced as prime Iraq and Syria we have ISIS. In minister by Churchill. Somalia we have al-Shabaab. In The lesson learned here was Northern Nigeria we have Boko that appeasement does not Haram. The one that I think has work when you are dealing been around the longest and was with a tyrant. It is just a tactic responsible for 911 is al-Qaida. they used to stall for time. There will have to be a major We have the same thing hapSchwenk change in the way the western pening today in the Ukraine. world is responding to this Putin is simply using the ceaseproblem or it will never get solved. fire agreements to reorganize I just finished reading a book written by for further aggression. Winston Churchill. In this book he As long as the West is willing to accomdescribes the challenges and solutions modate him with this charade he will that England faced from the beginning of continue to blame the other side for the war in 1939 to the end of 1940. breaking the agreement and continue When that war was started by Hitler, advancing into the Ukraine until he has England was not prepared for war. The achieved his objective. Prime Minister at the time was Neville I see the same thing happening today Chamberlin. He tried to avoid a war by with these Muslim terrorist organizaappeasement with Germany. tions. Almost all of the western countries In the meantime Germany was building are being reactive when it comes to a war machine as fast as they could. responding to their murderous atrocities. Turn to Situation, Pg 5 Germany had negotiated non aggression

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An evening of hope and inspiration Dear Editor, For those who attended the Laugh Again event in Castor on Jan. 24, there was a sense that this was something special. Amid the laughs, the good food and fun, those present were introduced to a cause worthy of our attention, namely Huntingtons Disease (HD). Hearing firsthand how HD affects individuals and families truly opened the eyes of many to this little known disease. But to hear of the ongoing efforts to reverse the disease and support those dealing with HD gave hope.

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At the end of the night, just over $24,500 had been raised, earmarked for HD research. And so, on behalf of those struggling with this disease especially, thank you. On behalf of the Huntington Society of Canada and those involved in HD research, thank you. To all who participated in planning and organizing the event, thank you. We can only hope and pray that the breakthroughs will come and that we, in some small measure, had a part to play. For the Organizing Committee, Grant Sikstrom, Castor

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plan is Delia’s modernization project designated for the 2015-2016 school year with a capital funding Superintendent Wes Neumeier request of $4,880,437. The plan met with Alberta Infrastructure includes replacing the roof, exteand Omicron (a design and conrior windows and doors along with struction firm) on Feb. 5 to discuss mechanical, electrical and interior the modernization status of J.C. work. Charyk School in Hanna, the The second priority set for the board heard at their regular 2016-2017 year is the Youngstown meeting on Feb. 25. building which includes replacing The Board Chair, roofing, windows Ed Brinkman sent a and doors along with letter to the Minister upgrading exterior of Infrastructure, finishes with a capManheet Bhullar ital funding request regarding the for $1,499,921. Hanna Primary The third priority School demolition. designated for the The letter provided 2016-2017 year is the the Minister with an Altario School update on the building which also school’s demolition includes replacing and the process to roofing, windows date. and doors along with The minister did the removal and the 1928 hanna Primary School scheduled for demolition. respond back and demolition of the 1960 ECA Review/B. Causley portables. The capital the outcome is that the board has agreed funding request for that they will leave open the ability town has spoken with both groups this project $1,608,775. for the public to come forward The Altario school will also have and neither one of them is intershould they want the building. mechanical upgrades with a capested in taking it on. The Town of Hanna and the ital funding request of $341,070. As a consequence of the interBoard both agree that any one who vention from the two Hanna The fourth priority is the J.C. does want to take over the facility Charyk roof replacement, which groups the J.C. Charyk school must come forward with a busistill has a 10-12 year lifespan on it, modernization has been delayed ness plan in place and the proven with a capital funding request of by two weeks. This causes some financials to be able to refurbish $1,604,000. problems as the sectioning off of the building. Brinkman clarified that if the part of the school was supposed to Neither the town or Prairie Land take place during holidays but that roof became urgent they could School Division (PLRD) want the change the order of the work to be won’t be possible with the two building to be taken over by an done. week delay. organization that cannot take care “This is why you keep capital To save on costs the tender will of it and having it end up as a dere- include the modernization and the reserves,” said Neumeier, “because lict building and an eyesore to the you don’t always get your capital demolition. Because of this if town. requests in a timely fashion and all someone does want the Hanna The tender for the modernizaPrimary School after it’s been ten- capital requests don’t get tion of J.C. Charyk will be released dered there will be a cost addressed through capital, somebut people interested in the times they are addressed through associated with breaking the building have up until March 2016 tender agreement, one that the board funding.” to approach the board because the interested party will have to pay. He went on to say that when the projected demolition date isn’t province got it’s assessment of outWhy capital reserves? until June 2016, when J.C. Charyk standing capital needs there were The 2015-2018 three-year capital School modernization is complete. significant needs with Prairieland plan was presented and approved The Hanna Primary School is having eight million dollars in by the board. being used as decanting space outstanding capital reserves and The Board has determined that during the construction. trusts. Built in 1928, the school has been the first priority for the capital

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a much talked about subject with debates on if the building could be bought and refurbished but the cost has been deemed quite costly . Letters had been sent to Minister Bhullar, without knowledge of the Board or Hanna Town council by the Hanna Roundhouse Society and Hanna and District Historical Society asking for intervention of the demolition. The

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draw up a comprehensive plan to will be far less than what there will Cont’d from Pg 4 The only leader in the Western totally eliminate these organizabe if this murderous situation is World that has recognized the evil tions. This will require large allowed to continue. People like of these organizations for what armies with boots on the ground Barack Obama like to talk big they are is Stephen Harper. attacking these radicals until they about what they will do. Yes, the others have put together have all been eliminated. There This situation requires real a coalition of sorts to conduct air will be casualties but the loss of life action not talk! strikes against ISIS. This is a reactive response that may prevent them from further advancement for the time being but it will not eliminate their murderous activity. As near as I can This award may be given by the School Board to former or present students/employees of tell the West is Clearview Public Schools (or its predecessors) who have been recognized for outstanding doing nothing to achievement at the national or international level in ANY field of endeavour. stop the activities of al-Shabaab in Full particulars can be obtained through the Division website www.clearview.ab.ca, or from the Somalia or Boko Division Office in Stettler (403 742-3331) Haram in Northern Nigeria. There is no formal nomination form. Nominations, with as much supporting documentation as These people will possible should be submitted to: continue to kill thousands and Peter Barron, Superintendent of Schools eventually millions Clearview School Division No. 71 of innocent people 5031 – 50 Street, Box 1720 until the West treats this scourge Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 proactively. Phone: 403 742-3331 Fax: 403 742-1388 The leaders of the western world need Nominations close Monday, March 30, 2015 at 4:30 pm. to get together and

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Speaking up for our kids

An email was received from Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) with President Helen Clease’s statement regarding Premier Jim Prentice’s recent reference to a possible nine per cent cut to the provincial budget. In her statement Clease says that “further cuts to education now will have a devastating impact on our already stressed classrooms,” and outlines how schools and teachers are struggling to balance the needs versus the reality of stressed budgets and that “any additional cuts will severely impact student learning.” A nine per cent budget cut to PLRD’s budget would have significant impact across the division equating to approximately two million dollars, the equivalent of 20 professional staff positions. Staffing costs for PLRD is about 10 million dollars per year. “We need stable, predictable, sustainable funding to guarantee that every child in Alberta is provide the best opportunities to learn. These opportunities cannot be driven by the price of oil. She encourages every Albertan who cares about the quality of education to speak up for our kids.

Flex time

At the Feb. 12 Principal’s meeting, High School redesign was discussed with an emphasis put on the practice of the Flex time being scheduled in PLRD’s secondary schools. It was discussed at that meeting that schools vary in the amount of structure that they incorporate into this time, in addition to the expectations that are placed upon students and teachers during the thirty-two minute time slot. The majority of the schools have found that the more structure put into place, the more students complete during this allotted time and the greater satisfaction they feel for accomplishing something. Neumeier said that the time is being used as a student centred time where students get support where they need support and a lot of it is about homework completion. “For many students homework is not a successful way to achieve learning results and if you build it into their day they learn study skills and are supported in a way that makes homework more doable. He clarified that flex time has to be used so that it supports instructional learning needs.

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Lucienne Henry for Miss Teenage Canada Submitted Anything is possible if you believe. Lucienne Henry, 17, from Clive was recently named as a finalist in the Provincial Miss Teenage Canada competition to be held in Calgary on March 21 and 22 with the hopes of moving forward to the Miss Teenage Canada pageant in the summer, hosted in Ontario. Henry is an enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive young lady. She has eagerly helped to work many community events such as; senior’s teas, volunteer appreciation events, pancake breakfasts and bingos for the Clive Lions, rodeo cleanup and youth dances for Tees Ag Society, and Clive Public Library’s movie nights to name a few. Henry is also a member of the Tees 4-H Wranglers and for the past five years she has taken on many executive positions at both the club and district levels. Henry is striving to be the top candidate in raising funds for the pageant’s chosen charity, Cardiac Kids. This charity supports the children and staff of the cardiology ward at The Hospital for Sick Children. For every $100 raised, finalists receive a point towards their final pageant total (15 points max) and the finalist with the highest amount raised will be fast tracked through to the national competition.

More importantly, these funds will provide support for the emotional health and well-being of children and families affected with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Henry has a month to reach her goals and the first event she has planned is a Community Dance and Silent Auction to be held on March 14 at 8 pm at the Tees Community Hall. All proceeds from this event will go to Cardiac Kids. “When I entered this pageant I never thought that I would have a real shot,” says Henry. “I never saw myself competing in a pageant. I am so happy to have this opportunity and to show young girls that you can do whatever you set your mind to.” The teen, who is graduating from Lacombe Composite High School, was inspired to enter the pageant due to their slogan, ‘Anything is possible if you believe’. The pageant’s ideal of ‘Be your own beautiful’, has struck a cord with me. I always struggled trying to define perfection so that I could strive towards it.

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What I have come to realize and what I want to show is that perfection is an unattainable standard. There has never been and will never be a perfect human being and so to compare ourselves to others is useless because we are all different, we are all perfectly imperfect. “The tagline ‘Be your own Beautiful’ in my eyes,” she goes on to say, “promotes self acceptance, and promotes individuals to be beautiful in their own way.” As well as raising funds for Cardiac Kids, each candidate must raise the funds or sponsorship necessary to compete. Each candidate requires their own competition wardrobe, shoes, jewelry and, of course, there are things like nails and hair that need to be considered. Henry plans to organize events like bottle drives and bake sales to supplement sponsor support, but she needs the support of the whole community to rally around her. “I would like people to contact me with

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association asking the village to sponsor the event. Council agreed to donate $1000 to the tournament. According to Andrea Webster, co-organizer for the tournament, this is the first time Big Valley has hosted the tournament. Webster stated the tournament is a pretty big deal for Big Valley. The tournament is open to the public and there is no admission to watch. Opening ceremonies will begin at 5:30 pm, 3” wide Mar. 20. version Big Valley’s Peewee D team (11/12 year olds) plays just prior to the ceremonies.

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Brad Tucker from Canadian Badlands made an upbeat and informative presentation to council about the mission of the organization at the Feb. 26 Big Valley village council meeting. Tucker explained the vision Canadian Badlands has for the southeast corner of the province is to elevate the status of the region to something comparable to the Canadian Rockies. “We are absolutely dedicated to helping small communities across the region”. Tucker stated that often the residents of (Province Wide) Complaints received this area take the region for granted. Iron Filters Distillers • Reverse Osmosis of The• Softeners village •has received a number The vast prairie, small town, first Tell them Danny “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator complaints regarding the condition nations, and cowboy culturesHooper are all sent you Patented Whole House Reverse Osmosis System of the 12345 sidewalk in front of the Valley Villas appealing to tourists from urban and Water Well Drilling - Within 150 miles of Edmonton, Senior’s Residences. international locations. Red Deer, Calgary (New Government water well grant starts April 1/13) Maintaining that stretch of sidewalk is Canadian Badlands aims to provide Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment the responsibility of the County of Stettler support in the areas of project developIRON (244-4766) Housing Authority and not the village of ment, marketing, connecting 1-800-BIG Big Valley. View our 29 patented and patent communities to international tour operapending inventions online to at the Council agreed to send a letter tors, and online booking services. Housing Authority expressing the vilTucker explained that many tourists www.1800bigiron.com lage’s concerns about the condition of the are looking for a more rustic, rural, down to earth experience to balance their hectic sidewalk and the complaints. lives. He believes that 3.75” wide version physical, historical, reality based experiences will become a com(Province Wide) modity in the Iron Filters • Softeners • Distillers • Reverse Osmosis future as experiTell them Danny “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator ence become Hooper sent you Patented Whole House Reverse Osmosis System 12345 - Within 150 miles of Edmonton, increasing virWater Well Drilling tual, with people Red Deer, Calgary (New Government water well grant starts April 1/13) experiencing Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment vacation destina1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) tions on-line. View our 29 patented and patent Tucker advised pending inventions online at council that a www.1800bigiron.com memorable, positive experience a tourist has in visiting a community is even more important than the actual physical assets, like a museum, that they BORROW PAYMENT have visited. The experience is what $ 10,000 $49.93 draws people back $ 20,000 $99.85 repeatedly. $ 50,000 $249.64

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• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Anderson Silva is back in UFC action. Thirteen months after breaking his leg, he’s back trying to break other people’s legs.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Tiger Woods announced he is going to take a leave of absence. Tiger plans to relax and take a low-paying cubicle job that will give him a chance to enjoy hours of commuting in heavy traffic.”

• Bob Molinaro of Hampton Roads (Va.) pilotonline. com: “Of all people, Mike Ditka said that if he had an eightyear-old son, he wouldn’t allow him to play football, saying ‘I think the risk is worse than the reward.’ Ditka coming out against kids playing football is like the Pope telling Catholics to sleep in on Sundays.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Lodge Burger is the NBA’s best arena hamburger, according to a survey cited by the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Apparently the No. 1 hot dog designation went out the door with Dennis Rodman.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

brayden Foden, grade 10 student from J.c. charyk school in hanna and conner Kinsey, grade 10 student from h.a. Kostash in Smoky lake take aim at the archery competition held at Gus wetter School in castor Feb. 28. ECA Review/B. Causley

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Some NHL teams could win for losing by Bruce Penton National Hockey League teams which normally go to great lengths to “win one for the Gipper” might be secretly trying to “lose one for McDavid” in the coming weeks. No one connected to the NHL — player, coach, league official — would ever give credence to such a scandalous scenario, but when the future wellbeing of your hockey team is at stake, a few ‘missed’ shots, ‘errant’ passes or ‘upper body’ injuries in the NHL’s stretch drive might be the answer Penton to your franchise’s long-term health. Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters, experts say, is a ‘franchise’ player. He could transform a moribund franchise such as Buffalo, Columbus or Edmonton into an instant Stanley Cup contender, as long as a few other team-building planks were in place. McDavid (or perhaps Jack Eichel, an American college player with similar skill level) will undoubtedly go No. 1 and the team that wins the right to pick first in June’s NHL draft will be as giddy as a lottery winner picking up the oversized cheque. ‘Lottery’ is the perfect comparison, because the NHL uses a draft lottery to determine the order of selection in the draft. In the old days, the last-place team

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picked first, the second-worst team picked second, etc., until a few bottom-feeding teams started to use nefarious means (losing on purpose, wink, wink) to finish last at any cost. Now, all 14 teams missing the playoffs have a chance at the No. 1 pick. Chances are better for teams finishing closer to the bottom and reduced for teams barely missing the playoffs, but the chance remains for all. The team finishing at the bottom of the standings (currently, Buffalo is comfortably ahead of Edmonton in the race to be first among the worst)

has a 20-per-cent chance of picking No. 1. Second-worst has an 18.5 per cent chance. Those ‘chances’ for No. 1 pick dwindle to a one-per-cent opportunity for the non-playoff team with the highest point total. The NHL believes the lottery will eliminate the need for anyone to purposely throw a game or two down the stretch. And it might, because players have pride, always want to win, and don’t always share management’s burning de$ire to fill the building for every home game. Meanwhile, as Nashville, Montreal, Anaheim, the Islanders and a few others covet the Cup, a number of struggling teams in the NHL have different motivations.

Grade 4/5: 1st Boy - Keegan Browning, Castor, 250; 1st Girl - Heather Ziprick, Smoky Lake, 186; 3rd - Nolan Boykiw, Smoky Lake, 227; 4th - Brooklyn James, Castor, 181. Grade 6: 1st Boy - Garrett Compton, Castor, 247; 1st Girl - Lenae Van Oers, Castor, 247; 3rd - Baylee Freimark, Castor, 235; 4th - Dylan Rossing, Castor, 223. Grade 7: 1st Boy - Jordan Ekins, Smoky Lake, 264; 1st Girl - Twyla Damant, Castor, 257; 3rd - Shallyn Anderson, Castor, 240; 4th - Roan Freimark, Castor, 230. Grade 8: 1st Boy - Reece Fandrich, Hanna, 259; 1st Girl - Raelene Coupland, Castor, 256; 3rd - Katelynn Larson, Castor, 248; 4th - Cassie Luchkow, Ardrossan, 245. Grade 9: 1st Boy - Jaxon Laing, Castor, 273; 1st Girl - Tori Pritchard, Smoky Lake, 272; 3rd - Aubrey Halisky, Smoky Lake, 270; 4th - Dillon Smith, Smoky Lake, 268. Grade 10: 1st Boy - Conner Kinsey, Smoky Lake, 246; 1st Girl - Emmallee Connolly, Smoky Lake, 276; 3rd - Jessa Heatherington, Stettler, 274; 4th - Braden Fodon, Hanna, 236. Grade 11: 1st Boy - Zach Tychkowsky, Smoky Lake, 256; 1st Girl - Tayla Van Oers, Castor, 273; 3rd - Kaila Cherniwchan, Smoky Lake, 270; 4th Julianne Palichuk, Smoky Lake, 264. Grade 12: 1st Boy - Mitch Smith, Smoky Lake, 261; 1st Girl - Taylor Heidinger, Smoky Lake, 282; 3rd - Brianna Senetza, Smoky Lake, 278; 4th - Brianna Zwingli, Smoky Lake, 261; 5th - Caeleigh Warnock, Hanna, 248.

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Review Reporter Michael Kocher, math/science teacher and coach from William E Hay Composite High School, was nominated by the board of trustees for the Edwin Parr Award at their Feb. 24 board meeting.

The Alberta School Boards Association grants the Edwin Parr Teacher Award to six outstanding first year teachers across Alberta. The board was impressed with Kocher’s student focused approach to teaching and the rapport he builds with his students. “One of the most challenging

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Deep sense of social justice Thelma Jo Dobson November 11, 1926 February 20, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thelma (Jo, or TJ to some of her closest friends and family). Devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Thelma passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital with her daughters by her side. Thelma was born in Stettler, Alberta and Dobson grew up on her parents’ homestead near Rocky Mountain House where her deep love of nature and the outdoors began. She worked as an administrative assistant at B.A. Oil in Stettler until she met and married her devoted husband Don, and parenting became her full time job. Once her three girls were all in school, the Dobsons moved to Coronation where Don and Thelma owned and operated several successful businesses.

In 1989, the couple took a welldeserved break, retiring to Rochon Sands where they enjoyed golfing, gardening, entertaining family and friends and travelling from Australia to Central America to Alaska. A testament to their commitment to family, in 2000 Thelma and Don moved to Cold Lake to help care for their daughter Carol who passed away in 2004. Thelma’s love of family was evident in the joy she found in hosting large family gatherings, cooking and baking endlessly for whoever was around. She was an accomplished writer, gardener, seamstress and knitter and she was always looking for a new project to start on. Thelma will be remembered for her deep sense of social justice which she passed on to her children and grandchildren. Above all, she believed one person really can make a difference in the world, whether by picking up garbage in your own neighbourhood, starting a

grassroots movement to stop an urban forest from being levelled, or being a mentor for young people. Work hard, get an education, take action, and always remain mindful of the needs of others… these are the values that guided her life. Pre-deceased by her husband of 50 years, Don, and her precious daughter Carol (Brad) Boychuk, Thelma is survived by daughters Diane (Ben), Barb (Joe), grandchildren: Kevin, Keri (Tyler), Kristy (Matt), Kelly (Victoria), Bryan, Alex, Katie, Ivan, Leo and Alysse and great grandchildren: Liam, Avery and Evelyn. A celebration of life will be held at Ralph Connor Memorial United Church in Canmore at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015. In recognition of Thelma’s commitment to social justice, donations in her memory can be made to InterPares (www.interpares.ca) or the Ralph Connor United Church Benevolent Fund. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.bowriverfuneral. com Bow River Funeral Service (403) 678-4880.

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The Brownﬁeld Rec Centre would like to thank all the volunteers and the following sponsors for making our bonspiels a success: Crop Production Services Castor Archie & Sheila Brown East Central Appraisals & Consulting Inc. Harvey & Dawn Bargholz Agriterra Equipment Fritz & Kittie Grob Bruce Phos Inc. Wade & Tracey Golby AJR Contracting Alliance Seed Cleaning Plant Ryan & Doreen Renschler L & C Bookkeeping Service Rindal Oilfield Construction M & N Construction Ken & Treena Adair Andrukow Group Solutions Inc. Dryland Cattle Trading Corp. Sean’s No Frills AFSC Castor I Stettler Coronation Industrial Sales & Rentals Castor Liquor Store WJ Simmentals Filipenko Bros. Const. Ltd. Crop Production Services Coronation

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Review Reporter Kneehill County now has a public consultation policy in place after council voted to approve the policy as presented at the Feb. 24 meeting. Communications officer Debra Grosfield answered a second round of questions from council, following up an initial presentation at the Jan. 24 council meeting. Coun. Brian Holsworth expressed concern with the cost associated with the new policy. However, CAO Al Hoggan reiterated there was no cost for the policy itself and council will have all options regarding cost presented to them with each request for decision. “Our strategic plan committed us to this,” stated Reeve Bob Long, who attended the meeting via Skype. Grosfield expressed that council needed to be proactive in getting information out to the public.

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Canadian Badlands Tourism is looking to expand their successful Pheasant Hunt Festival this year to an additional two communities and is seeking a letter of support from Kneehill County. The Town of Three Hills has provided a support letter and agreed to lend administrative support for the venture via the Three Hills Economic Development Officer.

Stettler hosted the initial hunt last year and due to the overwhelming success, Canadian Badlands is looking to include more locations for the annual event. Reeve Long, who is president of Canadian Badlands, explained to council that three communities have expressed interest. Couns. Ken Hoppins and Glen Keiver were not in favour of the hunt, with Coun. Keiver especially concerned that hunters would not follow the rules that govern the hunt and abuse privileges by taking more birds then they are allowed, or hunting on private land without permission. Reeve Long explained that the hunt in Stettler was well controlled and regulated and was very successful both for those involved with the hunt and those that benefited from the influx of tourists, like hotels. Council could not agree to grant the letter of support and requested that a representative from Canadian Badlands present more information to council before making a decision. Council agreed to contribute $1000 and two prints from pencil artist Bernie Brown for silent auction items to St.

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Coronation 4-H public speaking winners The Coronation 4-H Beef Club held a public speaking competition on Feb.27 at the Coronation school. The winners were as follows: Presentations: Juniors: 1st - Lauryn Perry, 2nd Chase Tkach Intermediate: 1st - Karly Ramsay Senior: 1st - Dayleen Kerr

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Prairie Mines & Royalty ULC. Sheerness Mine Site, Hanna AB Prairie Mines & Royalty ULC. request submission of quotation for the following farming service for the 2015 crop year. 575+/- Acres. Calculated by Sheerness Engineering Department. 1. Disking- Pass # 1 2. Disking- Pass # 2 3. Heavy Harrow 4. Seeding, oats @ 2 Bu./acre & native grass @ TBA 5. Rolling 6. Rock picking Request price/acre for each service. Contractor to provide oats and quote price/bushel, Grass seed provided by Sheerness Mine. Contractor to provide fuel. Conditions: 1. Contractor must have W.C.B coverage & $5.0 million liability insurance coverage. 2. Contractor must have certified roll over protection on all equipment operator cabs and fire extinguishers on equipment. 3. Contractor must follow Sheerness Mine safety rules while on site. 4. Work to be completed by July 15, 2015 5. Sealed Bids will be accepted until 12 noon on March 14, 2015 Please submit bids to: Sheerness Mine Box 2020 Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0 Ph: 403-854-5200 Fx: 403-854-5204 Contact: Tanner Kautz @ 403-854-5202

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Commercial beef production benchmarks for 2014 Each year, I look forward to the analysis that generates average values for beef traits. by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service What is beef production? That question often is asked, and the answers are very varied because of a very diversified beef industry that encompasses vast amounts of space. The saying that “one size fits all” is not pertinent to the beef industry. However, there are valid answers that define beef production within similar production environments. The North Dakota State University Extension Service, through the North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Association (NDBCIA), calculates the typical performance of beef cattle herds by analyzing those herds that utilize the Cow Herd Appraisal of Performance Software (CHAPS) program. The NDSU Extension Service has been keeping records since 1963 through the NDBCIA and presents these annual evaluations as five-year rolling benchmark values for average herd performance for several traits. Each year, I look forward to the analysis that generates these average values for beef traits. These averages are put into the CHAPS program for use by commercial cattle producers. This year, the benchmarks were finetuned because the data was analyzed through statistical analysis software, which often is referred to as SAS and was developed by the SAS Institute. The refined analysis allows for further pondering on how cattle production changes through the years. For today, a few of the simple averages across years are provided for 265 individual herd years and 74,172 cow records. A herd year is a year’s worth of records for one herd. Each herd would have five years of data and generate a record for each cow each year. Cattle production responds to the environment, which can create significant swings in production measurements.

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Although individual year averages are good, the concept of a rolling five-year average provides a firmer benchmark by buffering those yearly ups and downs in the data. The beef industry is a long-term business, so producers certainly need to gauge their production against solid indicators that can help them set or modify production goals. Understanding normal performance allows producers to better understand how to guide their herd goals. The data is presented in percentages or actual values, depending on the trait. Today, overall reproductive traits expressed in percentages of cows exposed and some basic growth traits are presented. Herd reproduction is the driving force behind overall production if a herd is to be evaluated based on cows exposed. The first question a producer needs to ask is: Are the cows breeding, conceiving, calving and weaning calves as expected? No excuses because below-average reproduction will raise several questions about the management and genetics involved in a cow herd. The typical CHAPS producer has 93.1 percent of his or her cows that were exposed pregnant in the fall, with 92.5 percent calved in the spring. Last fall, 89.8 percent of the cows exposed weaned a calf. How does one compare to the numbers? In addition, during a typical calving season, 61.1 percent calved during the first 21 days, 86.4 percent during the first 42 days and 96 percent calved within the first 63 days. These cows had an average age of 5.5 years. For calf age and growth, the average weaning age was 191 days, weight was 558 pounds and frame score was 5.6. These growth numbers translated into almost 3 pounds of weight gain per day of age. The typical average daily gain for CHAPS calves was 2.5 pounds of gain per day. The adjusted 205-day weight was 627 pounds. Turn to have fun, Pg 13

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Music to the ears at festival This year’s Coronation Music Festival has a full plate of offerings! There is a whole day of string pieces, vocal, speech, school chorus, guitar, musical theatre, and of course many wonderful piano performances!

Vocal and Speech

Gaye-Lynn Kern is a teacher, performer and clinician. She has enjoyed adjudicating at over 100 festivals. Her areas of specialization are: Voice, Music Theatre, and Speech. Kern has a master of Kern Music (Voice) and a Post Graduate Diploma from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London England. She lives in Saskatoon with her husband, and at last count, three cats.

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Edmonton Clarinetist, Don Ross, is the artistic director of St. Crispin’s Chamber Ensemble. Don has extensive orchestral experience with groups such as the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Edmonton and Calgary Opera, and the Citadel Theatre. He holds a Master’s degree from Northwestern Ross University in Chicago. Currently Mr. Ross is teaching at the U of A, Alberta College Conservatory, Music Camp Alberta and The King’s University College. The Piano performances will be held at Trinity United Church, March 16-19, all other performances will be held Tues. March 10 to Thurs. March 12. Visit www.coronationmusicfestival. com for the program as well as any other information you might need!

Have fun buying bulls Cont’d from Pg 12 As the NDBCIA evaluates traits to measure cow performance, the trait for “pounds weaned per cow exposed to the bull” factors in the management and genetics involved in a herd of cattle. For every cow exposed, typical CHAPS producers weaned 495 pounds of calf. Knowing these numbers allows for the appropriate modification through management or genetics. There are no absolute answers to what a particular ranch should produce. However, as cattle producers approach spring and are replacing bulls, knowing

how the herd performs certainly is an advantage. If poor performance is evident, obvious managerial issues must be resolved. After that, a good look at the overall ranch environment is needed to ultimately decide if the genetics of the herd fit the environment. Each producer must answer the question based on data that tell the producer the actual status of the operation. Have fun buying bulls, but buy the right bulls. May you find all your ear tags. Your comments are always welcome at http://www.BeefTalk.com.

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Wednesday, March 11 Battle River Research Group is hosting a one-day workshop on grid-tie renewable energy generation options for farmers. • It is becoming increasingly profitable for Alberta farmers to generate their own electricity and sell it to the grid, utilizing the renewable energy sources that are available right on their property. • This one-day workshop will cover solar and wind system siting, installation, permitting process and economics. • The solar portion will address smaller micro-generation options, whereas the wind section of the workshop will cover agricultural opportunities for large wind projects. Speakers: • Rob Harlan, Executive Director of the Solar Energy Society of Alberta • Dr. Tim We is, Alberta Regional Director at the Canadian Wind Energy Association

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that all the lights (brake light, turn signals, and tail lights) on both the truck and the trailer are working. Make sure the electrical connection is securely plugged into the truck. Tires: Examine the tires for signs of dry rot, wear, or damage, and make sure that all tires, including the spare and inside dual tires, have the correct air pressure. Consider replacing tires at least every five years, regardless of use. Now is also a good time to ensure that your tow vehicle tires are strong enough for the job. Check the sidewall and compare the load rating of your truck to the load each tire will be required to carry. Lug nuts: Inspect the lug nuts regularly to ensure they are properly tightened. Flooring: Inspect the trailer floor to make sure it is sturdy and clean. If more traction is needed, install rubber matting. Replace floor boards that are showing signs of wear or rot. Battery: If you use battery-powered accessories, ensure that your emergency battery is charged and ready for use. General condition: Check the general condition of your trailer before loading animals and heading on the road this spring. Look for signs of weakness such as warped areas, rust, corrosion or cracked welding points, any sharp edges that could injure an animal or handler, and that all screws, nuts and bolts are tight and secure. Brake controllers: Test your brake controllers and make adjustments as needed depending on the weight of your trailer. This needs to be done before each trip as load weights change.

“By thoroughly inspecting your truck and trailer each year, you reduce the chances of being caught off guard at an inconvenient and possibly dangerous time,” says Lubeck. “Knowing your rig is safe lets you focus on other important tasks, such as driving.”

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Agri-News In order to haul livestock safely, there are a few things to check on both the truck and trailer before hooking on, loading up and heading out. With a bit of research and some hands-on inspection, you can increase the safety of the driver, animals, and everyone else on the highway. “Knowing the load capabilities of your truck before using it to haul livestock is important,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety coordinator for Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “Just because your truck can pull a loaded trailer down the road doesn’t mean it can handle it safely. Drivers often won’t discover this until they have problems maneuvering the rig at highway speeds or find it difficult to stop.” To know if your truck is rated to safely handle a loaded livestock trailer, check the truck’s gross combined vehicle weight rating. This is the maximum weight the tow vehicle can safely handle. It factors in the tow vehicle’s weight (including passengers, fuel and any equipment or cargo) plus the weight of the loaded trailer. Lubeck cautions that hitches are also rated for weight and fall into different classifications. Before you even mount a hitch in your tow vehicle, whether bumper-pull or gooseneck, make sure it is rated for the loads required. If your trailer has been in storage or even in full use over the winter, it’s important to set aside time to do a thorough safety inspection. Check both the truck and the trailer to confirm they are in good working condition. Below is a suggested list for a yearly trailer inspection: • Latches and safety chains: Double check the latches and the safety chains and cables between the truck and trailer to make sure they are fastened securely. Make sure you are using a ball that is the correct size for the trailer. On a bumper pull, safety chains should be crossed under the tongue and be just long enough to enable the rig to turn, but not so long as to drag on the ground. • Trailer brakes: Inspect the breakaway cable or brake system. In Alberta brakes are required on any trailer over 910 kilograms being towed by a private passenger tow vehicle. • Wheel bearings: Repack the wheel bearings on a regular basis and replace as necessary. • Electric wiring and connections: Make sure all wiring is in good condition. Trailer connectors should match the truck connectors. Check to make sure

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Real estate

EXECUTIVE Bungalow - 3842+/sq. ft. on 33.98 title acres & 5.50 Acre Lot w/32, 440+/- sq. ft. Commercial Industrial Buildings. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, May 7, Getkate Property near Lethbridge, Alberta. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; rbauction. com/realestate. GRAVEL Property w/ River Frontage, Spruce View, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 29 in Edmonton. 148+/- acres titled, gravel pit w/stock piles, North Raven River frontage, 65+/acres cult, fenced, $4800 SLR. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

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Misc REFORESTATION nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

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cars & Trucks

2005 VW Jetta TDI for sale. Leather heated seats, sunroof, custom exhaust, cold air intake and is chipped. Amazing mileage. $5000. 403-578-6292.

Feed & seed

FOR SALE Seed Oats. Mustang oats have a good bushel weight, strong stalk and wide leaves for your choice of combining greenfeed or swath grazing. We have a quantity in stock. Please call Shannon for pricing at 780-583-3775. WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Esther at 1-800-661-1529 or esther@hannasseeds. com. HEATED canola buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

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REG. Full French yearling Charolais bull for sale. Quiet disposition, thick, sound and lots of hair. Contact Barry Spady @ 403-8824474. FOR SALE by Private Treaty, Speckle Park Cows. April calving, 3rd calving. Call 403741-6968

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WANTED Construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, graders, wheel loaders, farm tractors, skidsteers, chippers, attachments. Any condition running or not. Also looking for large amounts of scrap metal. 250-260-0217.

Business opporTuniTies

THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Covers: hip/ knee replacements, back conditions & restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844453-5372.

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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! 1-888627-0297.

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LOON RIVER First Nation, located 170 kilometres north of Slave Lake, Alberta, requires Community Health Registered Nurse for full-time permanent position beginning April 1, 2015. Graduation from accredited nursing school, current CARNA registration, immunization certificate, three years experience in public or community health nursing preferred. RAI assessment training considered asset. Benefits, pension, business vehicle, subsidized accommodation available. Closing date: March 13, 2015. Send cover letter, resume, CARNA registration, driver’s abstract, RCMP Information Check and Child Intervention Check to health@loonriver.ca SOMEONE mechanical to do work on heavy equipment and trucks around the Wainwright area. Send resume to: Email: fitzcons@telus.net of Fax: 780-842-5556.

Equipment in Coronation now accepting FUTURECase AG IH INC. owns andDealer operates 5 branchesisthroughout Central applications for a Alberta selling and servicing CASE IH Construction and CASE IH Agriculture equipment. Parts Manager or Lead Counter Parts Wewell are currently looking for Person as as Apprentices and

Apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Journeyman Heavy Duty mechanics Mechanics with experience for our with AGAg experience. Coronation location. Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we

This is care a fast-paced environment and ideal Successful candidatecandidate would be able about our employees and customers. to workwillwith supervision, have the skills. abilityCounter to takeand initiative be aminimal team player with strong social Management experience exceptional an asset. Computer literacy and and consistently demonstrate customer service. knowledge of DIS Parts program a definite asset but not

FUTUREmandatory. AG INC. “People You Can Count On”, is offering the We to offer: opportunity grow in your career with a thriving company. Competitive Wages package, competitive pay scale, We offer an• exemplary benefits • Annual Work boot reimbursement annual work boot reimbursement, RRSP plan, sick days, monthly • RRSP Plan bonus and •continuous professional training in a positive friendly Benefits Package environment. • Sick Days • Monthly Bonus

If you have a great attitude and integrity, FUTURE AG is offering you If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful and an exciting career opportunity. growing organization, then forward your resume to: Future Agyour Inc. resume to: To apply, forward Attn: Human Resources Future AgBox Inc.489 Box 189 Coronation, Red Deer, ABAB T4NT0C 5G11C0 Email: hr@futureag.ca • Fax: (403)578-4209 Fax 403-342-0396 or email to hr@futureag.ca

One to One Fitness: Priced $ 450,000, cash flow over $200,000. Now is the time to purchase this business. Cabinet Manufacture: Sales average over 1 M for past 6 years, priced $ 348,000 plus inventory. Strong cash flow, owner motivated. MEDICAL transcription MASSAGE Career - At SO008447 Countertops: 700,000, Institute price reduced, is an in-demand Sales overAlberta of cash flow $ 156,000. Owner’s very motivated to sell. career in Canada! Massage we deliver COLLECTOR Car Deli &have Retail Store: Sales 3.6 M, well established, over $ 300,000. Employers 5th Annual exceptional training,cash flowAuction. work-at-home posi-Store: Nice Edmonton Motor Show Convenience secondlearning, job for family. Priced 4 60,000 plus inventory, inspire and tions available. Get Collector Car Auction. owner motivated to sell. ignite passion for the online training you 10 $- 630,000, 12. knowledge! “AIM forover 1.6 April Western Style Restaurant: Western menu, sales M. Priced need from an employEdmonton Expo cash flow $ 247,000. Success!” 403-346-

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FARM LAND FOR SALEIN BYALBERTA TENDER BUSINESS AVAILABLE

The following property located in Leduc County, Alberta is offered for sale by tender, subject$to450,000, the restrictions on theover existing title, namely: One to One Fitness: Priced cash flow $200,000. Now is the time to 1. this N business. 1/2 of SE 22-49-1 W5 (containing approximately 80 acres) purchase 2. S 1/2 of SE 22-49-1 W5 (containing approximately 80 acres) Cabinet Manufacture: Sales average over 1 M for past 6 years, priced $ 348,000 plus 3. NW 23-49-1 W5 (containing approximately 160 acres)

inventory. Strong cash flow, owner motivated. 12345 Tenders will be received NORMAL ADJUSTMENTS APPLY ON CLOSING. SO008447 Countertops: Sales over 700,000, price reduced, cash flowby$the 156,000. Owner’s undersigned until very Further information can be provided by contacting Walter A. Moskal 12 o’clock noon on Friday, motivated to sell. at 3801A-51 Ave (P.O. Box 1680), Lloydminster, Alberta S9V 1K6 March 27, 2015 at the (780) 875-7671. Deli & Retail Store: Sales 3.6 M, well established, cash flow over $ 300,000. TENDERS must be made in writing accompanied by certified cheque following address: for 5% ofStore: the the tender as a deposit, to ROBERTSON Convenience Niceprice second job payable for family. Priced 4 60,000 plus inventory, ROBERTSON MOSKAL owner MOSKAL SARSONS - “IN TRUST” and identified as “Tender re: SARSONS motivated sell. Kremko - File 5446.13324 WAM” the “highest” or Barristers Estate to of Walter & Solicitors tender not neccessarily accepted, but in the event of acceptance - 51 Avenue Western any Style Restaurant: menu, sales M. Priced $ 630,000, cash flow the successful tender will be Western notified and unsuccessful tenderover 1.6 3801A P.O. Box 1680 deposits returned. $ 247,000. LLOYDMINSTER SK/AB

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FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

The following property located in Leduc County, Alberta is offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions on the existing title, namely:

N 1/2 of SE 22-49-1 W5 (containing approximately 80 acres) S 1/2 of SE 22-49-1 W5 (containing approximately 80 acres) NW 23-49-1 W5 (containing approximately 160 acres)

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Further information can be provided by contacting Walter A. Moskal at 3801A-51 Ave (P.O. Box 1680), Lloydminster, Alberta S9V 1K6 (780) 875-7671. TENDERS must be made in writing accompanied by certified cheque for 5% of the the tender price as a deposit, payable to ROBERTSON MOSKAL SARSONS - “IN TRUST” and identified as “Tender re: Estate of Walter Kremko - File 5446.13324 WAM” the “highest” or any tender not neccessarily accepted, but in the event of acceptance the successful tender will be notified and unsuccessful tender deposits returned. The terms of sale shall be cash with the balance payable no later than 30 days after acceptance by the estate.

Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 12 o’clock noon on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the following address: ROBERTSON MOSKAL SARSONS Barristers & Solicitors 3801A - 51 Avenue P.O. Box 1680 LLOYDMINSTER SK/AB S9V 1K6

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F.C. Hunt Agencies Ltd. Castor, AB Come and join our team! A General Insurance Brokerage firm, F.C. Hunt Agencies has provided exceptional service in personal and commercial insurance, along with financial investments for the past 31 years. We have an immediate opening for a permanent, full-time Customer Service Representative (CSR). Key responsibilities include: • Client service for general insurance • Managing a full range of investment products

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Requirements/Qualifications: • Minimum education level: high school diploma • Ability to provide excellent customer service • Good communication skills • Attention to detail • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs • Insurance experience an asset • Level 1 or 2 provincial license or C.A.I.B. designation preferred (but will train the right applicant) This is a fantastic opportunity for a career-oriented person based in the small town of Castor. We offer a competitive salary, a positive work environment in a modern office. Please email your résumé to Dale Emmett: dale@fchuntagencies.com or fax it to 403-882-3201 by March 20, 2015.

has openings for a

Full Time & a Part Time Childcare Provider We are looking for a caring individual who has an understanding of child development and loves working with children.

All caregivers are required to have level one training, training can be obtained while you work at the center. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a level one, level two or level three in Early Childhood Development. Please forward resumes to: Busy Beaver Daycare Box 952 Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0 or fax to 403-882-4143

resumes will be accepted until Friday March 6, 2015

Like helping people?

Your Calling is at... Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Castor is looking for:

Food Services Worker

WHEN APPLYING: Please submit your résumé by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting the Competition Number Competition Number: LC-50157-CS Position Type: Permanent Part Time (0.45 FTE) Date Closed: March 11, 2015 Salary Range: As per the Out-of-Scope Salary Band

We proudly serve a 150-year legacy of quality care.

View this job opportunity @ CovenantHealth.ca/careers Apply at careers@CovenantHealth.ca

Human Resources Toll Free: 1.877.450.7555

Town of Coronation Coronation Golf Club Coronation Pool The Town of Coronation is accepting applications for

Summer Employment Applicants must possess a valid driver’s licence.

For more information, please call Barry at 403-575-0756 Please send all applications/resumes to: Town of Coronation

The Coronation Golf Club is accepting applications for

Inside Staff

(must be 18 years of age)

Outside Staff

(must have valid driver’s license) For more information, please call Barry at 403-575-0756 Please send all Applications/resumes to: Town of Coronation

The Coronation Pool is looking for

Lifeguards or Individuals Interested in Becoming Lifeguards Applicants must be 15 years of age. Above average wages. For more information, please call Sheri at 587-219-0503 Please send all Applications/resumes to: Town of Coronation

Box 219, Coronation, AB TOC 1CO or fax: 403-578-3020 Attention: Barry

Box 219, Coronation, AB TOC 1CO or fax: 403-578-3020 Attention: Sheri

Deadline for applications is Friday, March 20, 2015

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Auctions

MEIER Gun Auction. Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and fishing equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860. UNRESERVED Auction Modular Home Manufacturer Machine Shop. Thursday, March 12, 10 a.m., 6205 - 60 St., Vegreville. Partially finished homes. Complete manufacturing facility. Drill collar and sub threading shop. Conducted by Foothills Equipment Liquidation & Dales Auction Service. A must, to view at www. foothillsauctions.com or www.dalesauctions. com.

coming EvEnts

ANNUAL Fundraising Night for Dryland Emergency Medical Service (DEMSA), Sat. Mar. 14, Spondin Community Centre. Beef on a bun @ 6 pm., Texas Hold ‘em @ 7:30 pm. Hosted by the Spondin Ag. Society for our members and you, our guests. Info: Adeline 403-779-2212; Joyce 403-575-0090.

ALZHEIMER Support Group, Mon, March 9, 10:30 a.m. Golden Age Drop-In Centre, Coronation. Sponsored by the Silver Club. Val @ 403-578-2013.

Stettler Church Mice Group

& Sale

United Church CE Wing 1PM - 3PM

Sat., March 14 Admission $200

cArds of thAnks

THANK YOU to each one who attended by 80th birthday. It was great to see everyone and enjoy reminiscing. Thanks to my family and friends for hosting the happy occasion; I appreciated all your kind remarks, given and sent, cards and gifts. When the cake with 80 burning candles was delivered by 3 volunteer firemen - it was delightful. Thank you. I truly enjoy your friendship. Each one of you is treasured. Alice Richardson

AnnouncEmEnts REFORM Party. Alberta’s new compassionate, socially and fiscally conservative party is looking for candidates for the upcoming Alberta Provincial election expected April 27. Call Party Leader Randy Thorsteinson 403-2641105; www.reformalberta.com or facebook. com/ReformAlberta.

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Coffee & Cookies Door Prize Draw COLLECTOR Car Auction. 9th Annual Red Deer Speed Show & Collector Car Auction. March 13 15, Westerner Park. Special Guests Rick & Kelly Dale - American Restoration. Dan & Laura Dotson Storage Wars. Consign today. 1-888296-0528 ext. 103; egauctions.com.

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Town of Castor

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

2015 Student Summer Work Programs

1. The Town of Castor is accepting applications for summer employees under the 2015 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program to work from May 4 to August 28, 2015. Hourly wage will range from $15.00 to $17.91 per hour dependent upon experience or past work history. Applicants are limited to those students who will be returning to a Post Secondary Education Institution in the fall of 2015. Applicants may be requested to produce evidence that they have enrolled or applied to a Post Secondary Education Institution. 2. The Town of Castor is also accepting applications for summer employees to work from July 2 to August 28, 2015. Hourly wage will range from $13.00 to $15.52 per hour dependent upon experience or past work history.

Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career with Petrofield Industries at our Tornado Hydrovac Trucks’ manufacturing production facility? We are centrally located in the familyfriendly community of Stettler, Alberta. We currently have an openings for:

• Service and Parts Manager Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast-paced working environment, with advancement opportunities. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. For more information about this position and our company, check out our website www.tornadotrucks.com. Resumes can be emailed to hr@petrofield.com or faxed to 403-742-1905

Applicants for all the above positions will be required to work a 40 hour work week within the public works, public utilities, and recreation departments. Duties will include maintenance and repairs of public areas, boulevards, parks, roads, street sign, and a variety of other work. Manual labour is prevalent in these positions. All applicants must have a valid class 5 Drivers License and an abstract must accompany your application. Complete resumes are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:30pm on Friday, March 27, 2015. Applicants who are not contacted within two weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest. Sandi Jackson, C.A.O. Town of Castor - Box 479 Castor, AB T0C 0X0 Phone: 403-882-3215 • Fax: 403-882-2700 Email: sandi@townofcastor.ca

Pool Staff

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County of Paintearth No. 18 Seasonal Employment Opportunities The County of Paintearth No.18 is accepting applications for the following positions: Agricultural Service Board Operators – Competition Number ASB01 (4 positions available) Responsibilities will be mainly for roadside spraying or mowing; other jobs include, reclamation, parks and other duties as they arise. Four month positions starting May 4 that may be negotiable. A valid pesticide applicator’s certificate, formal agricultural training and/or agricultural background, and experience in the operation and maintenance of agricultural implements will be an asset. Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Agricultural Service Board Labourers – Competition Number ASB02 (2 positions available) Main responsibility will be for weed inspections. Two month employment positions starting July 6. Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license, knowledge of invasive plants, computers and mobile devices. Public Works Class 1 Truck Driver/Variable Equipment Operator – Competition Number PW01 - This position will be mainly spreading gravel with summer gravel crew and stock piling. Ability to operate loader and dozer is an asset. Six month employment position starting May 4. Public Works Variable Equipment Operator – Competition Number PW02 - This position will be operating equipment at various gravel pits piling raw gravel. Experience operating loaders, dozer, rock truck and scrapper will be an asset. Four month employment position starting May 4. Public Works Labourers – Competition Number PW03 (2 positions available) - Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license. Two month employment positions starting July 6, 2015. Competition closing date for all positions is March 12, 2015. For more information relating to ASB Positions contact Jeff Cosens at (403) 740-9183 and for Public Works Positions contact Bryce Cooke at (403) 740-6311. Interested candidates are invited to forward their application/resume, quoting the Competition Number, to: County of Paintearth No.18 Box 509, Castor, AB T0C 0X0 Phone: (403) 882-3211 Fax: (403) 882-3560 Email: jobs@countypaintearth.ca

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Local municipalities participate in tourism industry development When people in rural communities are asked to describe their tourism industry, many reply, ‘We don’t have tourism here!’ In reality, if family members, friends or people from neighbouring municipalities have ever come for a visit or to attend a local event, then tourism is happening in the community. Why does this matter? Tourism can bring economic benefits to the community and improve quality of life. New businesses and jobs, new dollars in the community, new or enhanced events, community beautification, maintenance of local culture, environmental protection, increased local pride, new residents and many other benefits are the result of increased tourism in an area. Brad Tucker, Executive Director of Canadian Badlands Ltd. says, “There is no denying that tourism is a steadily growing industry, with less volatility than many other industries. Tourism is one of the best strategies to diversify local economies, while improving the quality of life for residents.” Recognizing the value of tourism, the following municipalities have joined together to develop a regional Tourism Vision: Towns of Castor and Coronation, Villages of Consort, Halkirk and Veteran, County of Paintearth and Special Areas #4. With funding from the former Regional Partnership Program, the partners commissioned Darlis Collinge from Down to Business Solutions to facilitate the project. An advocate for small communities and rural sustainability, she is working with an advisory committee with partner representatives. Residents representing tourism, business, organizations, municipal government, community development, and citizens-at-large participated in a working session which identified a

regional tourism theme and unique tourism niches for each municipality. The niches build upon local community values, events, facilities, histories, attractions and future goals. “Through this process, we are discovering things we want to experience in neighbouring communities, plus we are seeing our own communities in a new way,” says Sandi Jackson, Castor CAO. Each community has also completed a Tourism Readiness Assessment.

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