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Municipal property break-ins continue Bryan Passifiume

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Consort’s Kaylie Clifford (left) and Mackenzie Myette form the bread in a Stinger sandwich as Coronation’s Jalycia Huber attempted to make a shot during the senior girls basketball playoff game on Tuesday, February 26 in Coronation. While the Stingers defeated Coronation 31 - 22, the girls had enough points to move on to play Blessed Sacrament in Wainwright on Thursday, February 1. The girls lost 46 - 53, finishing their season third in the league. ECA Review/B. Passifiume

A series of break-ins at municipally-owned properties across east central Alberta have local police busy and town administrators beefing up security. As reported in the Review, the Coronation town office was burglarized in the early morning hours of Friday, February 15 with thieves making off with about $200. The Coronation arena and curling rink was also broken into with about $300 in draw money being taken from the arena. The same night as the Coronation break-ins, several properties in Hardisty were broken into. Burglars broke into the Hardisty Bottle Depot as well as the Hardisty arena. Thieves entered the Hardisty Arena, according to town CAO Sandy Otto, by prying the front doors. Once inside, the thieves attempted to break into a pop machine. They were unsuccessful and left the arena empty handed. Not so lucky was the Hardisty Bottle Depot. Once inside, thieves managed to leave with an unspecified amount of money. According to Sgt. Lee Brachmann of the Killam RCMP detachment, the investigation into the Hardisty break-ins is ongoing and no suspects have been identified. The Town of Viking also saw break-ins that evening, with

the town’s bottle depot and Elks Hall falling victim to two separate burglaries. A little over a week later, a similar break-in occurred in Consort. In the early morning hours of Monday, February 25, unknown burglars forced their way into the Consort Sportex, causing several thousand dollars in damage. After gaining entry, the thieves destroyed the doors to the bowling alley and concession stand, as well as destroying the village-owned ATM machine. Cash floats from the bowling alley and curling rink bar were stolen, as well as money from the ATM. “It’s sad that people would do this,” said Consort CAO Monique Jefferey. “If they would work as hard at a job as they did in this break-in, the wouldn’t need to be breaking in to places.” Jefferey told the Review that the thieves were especially merciless with the complex’s ATM, completely destroying the $3000 machine in order to access its cash box. Unrelated to the break-ins, several buildings around Lake Hardisty fell victim to racist vandalism. Hardisty CAO Sandy Otto reported several swastikas and foul language were spray painted on a new shower house recently constructed at the lake. Otto reported that cleaning the damage from the graffiti and the break-ins will cost several thousand dollars.

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Paintearth County Council gets wrap-up from Capital Power Bryan Passifiume

The wind farm, Alberta’s largest so far, went online in late 2012 providing 150 megawatts per day to the province’s electrical distribution system. Capital Power, represented by Project Engineer Sandeep Sharma, public consultation manager Jennifer Lowry and Construction Manager Jay

Walker, answered questions about the construction and detailed the final steps in finishing the project. According to Lowry, final remediation of the land will take place in the spring when the ground thaws. While the wind turbines themselves occupy a relatively small footprint, the land surrounding the turbines was

disturbed to facilitate construction. Capital Power promises to return all disturbed land not In their final presentation to occupied by turbine sites or Paintearth Council, representaaccess roads to the state in tives of Capital Power paid a visit which they were before -- part of to the county’s council meeting on what the firm describes as their Tuesday, February 26 to explain commitment to foster good relathe final stages of the Halkirk tions with landowners. wind project. As spring approaches, contractors will return to the sites to complete the final clean up. As a result, locals should expect to see an increase of vehicles Bryan Passifiume 24 edition of the Review, a $193,209 for the observation gallery, new grant from the federal government boards and glass for the ice surface, around the site. ECA Review Reporter Capital Power also reported helped ensure the ongoing arena plumbing and electrical upgrades that aside from a worker susClive Council has voted unani- renovations and allowed the society and an expanded work area for the taining an injury to a finger, no mously to contribute 50 per cent to meet their fundraising goal. ice resurfacer. of the cost of a new fire engine for The ice plant in the arena was Oatway also gave her final report injuries were reported during the construction. the County of Lacombe. replaced in August of last year, for the Clive Centennial celebraAs part of the wrap up, the The motion was made by with the remaining projects to be tions held in August 2012. Mayor local information phone line Councillor Luci Henry at the completed throughout this year. Anita Gillard thanked Oatway for Monday, February 25 village The arena will receive a new all of her council meeting. heating system, a wheelchair lift hard work. The fire engine, a Rosenbauer pumper provided by Rocky Mountain Phoenix, will cost $330,492 The Personal Representatives of the Estate of WILMA MAY plus $15,000 for inciPERREAULT hereby offer for sale by tender the following lands: dentals. Clive’s contribution will Meridian 4 Range 14 Township 41 Section 24 Quarter South West Ptn. consist of $60,000 Meridian 4 Range 14 Township 41 Section 13 Quarter North West from the village’s fire truck reserve both excepting thereout all mines and minerals and subject to those fund, $20,000 from encumbrances currently registered against title. the 2013 fire operations budget and the THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES MAKE NO remaining $85,246 WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY, financed via SIZE/MEASUREMENT, CONDITION OR ENVIRONMENTAL debenture.

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that was in use during construction will be disconnected. Lowry stated that inquires about the wind farm can be made directly to the facility’s office in Halkirk. As for future engagement, Capital Power said they have received several tour requests from local schools and community groups. They are also planning a leaseholder meet and greet event in the late spring, which would allow local landowners to meet and enjoy a barbeque lunch as a thank you for their patience during construction. Capital Power is also planning on erecting several roadside interpretive panels that would give passersby information on the facility.

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Tenders will be received by the undernoted law firm up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on March 22, 2013. Tenders should be forwarded or delivered to Anderson Law Office at their undernoted address in a sealed envelope marked “Perreault Estate - Tenders” and should include a certified cheque payable to Anderson Law Office Trust for 10% of the price offered. Tenders may be for all or either of the parcels above mentioned. The balance of the purchase price must be paid on or before possession date. Terms of the sale will be cash. Cheques of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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State of emergency declared in Oyen Bryan Passifiume

ECA Review Reporter The wild weather that struck much of southern Alberta on Sunday, March 3 rendered many roads impassable and stranded hundreds. The situation in Oyen was so dire that the town declared a local state of emergency due to the severe conditions. According to Oyen CAO Hermann Minderlein, icy roads and blowing snow made Highway 9 a hazardous drive from Hanna to the Saskatchewan border. Numerous motorists on the stretch were left stranded when their cars either went

into the ditch or conditions made driving impossible. Under the town’s emergency plan, free beds were made available to those who found themselves stranded by the storm. With the town’s few hotel rooms claimed in a matter of hours, dozens of stranded motorists faced a cold night in their cars. “You couldn’t get a hotel room anywhere from Drumheller to Kindersley,” Minderlein said. The first motorists were billeted in the homes of local residents, with the surplus housed on cots in the town’s Legion and United Church. While many of the stranded motorists

were able to drive into Oyen on their own, some weren’t as fortunate. “Some were able to bring their vehicles into town, but the RCMP had to pick up some people from the side of the road,” Minderlein said. Minderlein and his wife were among the town residents who opened their homes to stranded motorists, in his case a woman and her two teenage children from Saskatoon. The three had spent the weekend in Banff and made it as far as Oyen before weather forced them off the road. Opening the community to stranded motorists is nothing new for Oyen. A

CORONATION COUNCIL Coronation residents Janet Zimmer (front, centre) and Dr. Lynne McKenzie (front, right) received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals during the Monday, February 25 town council meeting. Recipients are joined by (L-R) Back row: Councillors Brett Alderdice, Eugene Rovensky, Dillon Bullick and CAO Sandra Kulyk. Front row: Deputy Mayor Bonnie Danylyshen. ECA Review/B. PASSIFIUME

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ECA Review Reporter Two Coronation residents were recognized for their many years of service. Deputy mayor Bonnie Danylyshen presented Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals to Janet Zimmer and Dr. Lynne McKenzie at a ceremony during the Monday, February 25 Coronation Town Council meeting. Both recipients were honored for their long service to the community and continued efforts to make Coronation a better place to live.

Deputy mayor Councillor Bonnie Danylyshen has been named Deputy Mayor for the Town of Coronation. With the resignation of Mark Stannard, the position of deputy mayor was rendered vacant. With the absence of Mayor Dawna Elliott at monday’s council meeting, the move was necessary to facilitate town business.

Sewer repairs Public works director Alan Smith gave a presentation on the town’s ongoing sewer repairs. The town’s cast iron sewer mains have been a constant source of problem for public works crews, as the pipes are prone to breakage due to corrosion. Public works crews were busy in February dealing with sewer line breaks, including a three inch hole that occurred near Edward Street and Alexander Avenue. After applying the patch, a second hole was discovered in close proximity to the original hole, requiring another patch. Work on replacing the line with a corrosion resistant PVC pipe commenced on Wednesday, March 27. Smith told council that plans to line the pipe instead of replacing it was not possible due to the condition of the pipe. “We were originally looking at running a plastic tube inside the old line,” Smith told council, “but upon inspection the line was too far gone.” The new sewer line is a continuous flexible plastic PVC pipe. It is corrosion proof and has greater resistance to seasonal ground movement that can break rigid utility lines.

It will cost the town $30,000 to repair the line, including equipment rental and contractor hire. According to town CAO Sandra Kulyk, the town had already spent over $20,000 in repairing the line over the years.

Bullying Bullying is now against the law in Coronation with the passing of the revised Community Standards by-law. The idea for adopting an anti-bullying came in response to an article printed in the Thursday, November 22 edition of the Review that outlined Hanna’s adoption of a similar by-law in Hanna. Citizens approached Coronation Mayor Dawna Elliott about the possibility of the town drafting its own by-law. The town’s existing Community Standards by-law, according to CAO Kulyk, already addressed bullying. Mayor Elliott told council that the wording in the by-law was too generic, and something more specific was needed. The revision adds a specific definition of ‘bullying’, defined as the “real or threatened infliction of physical violence and attacks.” Acts named in the definition include racially or ethnically based attacks, gender-based put-downs, name calling and verbal taunts, emotional abuse, extortion or theft of money or property, hazing and social outcasting. The by-law also states that bullying can occur via written or electronic means. The by-law also specifically prohibits both the production and distribution of video or photographs of acts of bullying, as well as cheering or encouraging. Documenting bullying for evidence is permitted. The new by-law also defines the term ‘public place’ as property where the public has reasonable access and can include town-owned properties, public parks and recreation centres and schools. First-time offenders face a $250 fine with a $1000 fine levied for subsequent offences. First time offenders may have their fine reduced by half if they attend an RCMP-approved anti-bullying educational program.

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Coronation Council considers development ideas for Coronation campground Bryan Passifiume

ECA Review Reporter A proposal to build a miniature golf course near the Coronation Dam site was met with mixed reactions from Coronation town council. In a letter to council, the Coronation ChooseWell Committee declared their intentions to develop a long term plan to create a memorial park and mini golf course. The committee intends to build the project on a small parcel of land at the Coronation campground, adjacent to the entrance of the facility. The land, according to the committee, is currently unused. An old baseball backstop is located at the site, but according to campground staff and town councillors it had gone unused for quite some time.

While not present at the meeting, Councillor Jackie Brigley submitted several questions about the project in a written statement. Brigley was concerned about who would be responsible for the upkeep of the project. Bernie Danylyshen, who attended the meeting on behalf of the Coronation ChooseWell Committee, said that community volunteers or possibly a part time staff member hired by the committee would look after it, or possibly be attended to by current staff members of the campground. Brigley also stated in her notes that the town should be concerned with maintaining existing infrastructure and not “opening a small business for someone.” Danylyshen said that the committee would build the memorial gardens and minigolf course and

hand it over to the town to operate and collect revenue from. He stated that the course could be an additional source of revenue for the town. “We envision this as an economic development opportunity for the town,” Danylyshen said. He mentioned that control of the minigolf course could be undertaken by the clerk at the campsite’s ice cream shop. Brigley was also concerned about the town’s liability in the event of either vandalism or damage to surrounding cars or campers. Danylyshen stated that the liability for a minigolf course is no different than the existing baseball backstop. He added that the vandalism argument is irrelevant and not an issue worth discussion, a sentiment that many on council

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spring bulbs as a fundraiser. Teachers convention for our area takes place on Thursday and Friday in Edmonton so there will be no school for our students. Teela Curtis was home for the weekend so Connie Beingessner got the whole family together to celebrate her birthday. Happy Birthday Teela. The Meet Your Neighbour night is fast approaching. As in years before, it starts with a mixer game, pot luck supper then on to the silent auction. This silent auction everyone has code names for bidding. The United Church hosts the event and the proceeds go towards the operation of the church. Mark your calendars for March 16 for this opportunity to come and meet your neighbour. I know that there are several “old timers” who have not met many of the “new” folks. Karin McCracken was the winner of the AWI grand prize in

our lottery. She won $50 Alliance Value Vouchers. A new lottery with early bird draws every month starts at the next market. There is a lot of work going on just east of our place as the ground is prepared for the new railway siding to load oil. This will be a second place to load oil. The train is really busy hauling cars back and forth. The Friends of the Battle River Railway have found a passenger car that they would like to buy. The big fundraiser will be in Alliance on April 13. This is a catered dinner and concert with the Tracy Miller Band, a silent and live auction and a dance. Lots to do for $50 a ticket. Call me if you need tickets, 780 879-3970.

Congratulations to Brian Reister and Melina Boisvert upon the birth of a daughter. Shanika Lillian Reister was born March 1 in Edmonton just after midnight. She weighed six pounds 10 ounces. Shanika is grandchild number 12 for Dan and Grace Reister. Jeannot Boisvert and Lillian Matteau are the other grandparents. Lillian Matteau of St Eugene, Quebec is visiting here with her daughter Melina to help out with the new baby. Judi Solonick is the Queen Mother. Well, her daughter, Kim is Miss Yukon, Sourdough Rendezvous Queen. Kim, aged 50, entered the contest with nine others in this 49th annual winter carnival. She sold most of the tickets which was 30 per cent of the marks. A talent contest and Yukon knowledge were also part of the challenge. Kim will now go on to other queenly duties through out the year. Judi has just returned from her visit to the north. She was there for the rendezvous. Mayor Muriel Fankhanel has returned from a much deserved two week vacation at Piano Classes - Trinity United Church Sun Lakes where Monday, March 11- Wednesday, March 13 she golfed with neighbours Derek School Garage Bands - Coronation School and Brenda Heyink. 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Evening, March 12 The Alliance School Chorus - Coronation School Rockets Hockey Wednesday, March 13 team played in the S.T.A.R.S. Morning & Afternoon Tournament in Final Speech Arts - Evangelical Free Church Forestburg this Grand Concert Wednesday Evening, March 13 weekend. Many & Award fans followed them - Trinity United Church Announcements and contributed to Thursday Morning, March 14 the cash raised Guitar Classes - Evangelical Free Church Wednesday, from the silent auc1:00 p.m. Monday, March 11 tion to go to the March 20 support of our air Seniors Class Assisted Living 7:30 p.m. ambulance. 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 Women’s Institute Coronation meeting on Community Dance - Coronation Community Centre Wednesday will Centre Saturday, March 16 - Monday, March 18 have handicraft as 2013 Festival a topic as well as Highlights & more plans for our Programs and passes available at Presentation of 100th anniversary Golby Hardware after March 6 Outstanding Awards and the garden The program will also be on the website: project. www.coronationmusicfestival.com We are selling

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agreed with. “The vandalism argument would shoot almost any idea down,” he told council. “I’m not even going there.” Plans for the memorial gardens involve planting 100 trees with some set aside for purchase by members of the community. Upkeep of the trees would be maintained by the committee with individual

donors being responsible for their own trees. “I see the area around the dam as underdeveloped,” said Danylyshen, added that the goal of the committee being the larger expansion of the area. He stated that the minigolf course would not only give local residents another summertime activity, but also give visitors to the area something to do.

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The Brownfield Rec. Centre held three successful curling bonspiels this season and it would not have been possible without all the support we received. Thank you to all the community volunteers for working in the booth and/or donating soup & pies. Special thanks to the following for your generous donations of cash and/or prizes: Gerald & Janice Elliott M & N Construction R.E. Brigley & Sons Ltd. Stan & Louise Lawson Expressions of Honor Future Ag Bruce & Jean Adair Western Financial Group Coronation Agro Gordon & Joyce Wakefield Donald & Linda Maron Golby Hardware Ed & Hilda Wahl Harvey & Dawn Bargholz

Viterra - Coronation Wayne & Jolene Thacker S. Barnes Trucking League Pipeline Craig & Jill Brown Coronation Tire & Rubber Castor Liquor Store Clarence & Donna Golby Coronation Funeral Home Little Gap Septic Service Les & Debbie Elliott Ken & Treena Adair Eagle Agro Services Ltd. Coro View Farms Ltd.

Michael & Michele Copan Brownfield Community School Foundation Coronation Home Hardware Craig & Heather Richardson Coronation Industrial Sales & Rentals Kurt & Lynn Cole - KLC Cattle Co. Andrukow Group Solutions Inc.

Ken & Lisa Heidecker Archie & Sheila Brown Coronation Food Town Border Veterinary Clinic Donald & Diane Elliott Dwayne & Yvonne Barnes Coronation Bulk Sales Cam & Candy Brown Wade & Tracey Golby Fritz & Kittie Grob Keith & Lynn Barnes Garth & Tracey Caseley C. & E. Trucking U.F.A. - Coronation

Coronation Value Drug Mart Dryland Cattle Trading Corp. Caseley Farms Custom Feeding L & C Bookkeeping Service Chris’s Waterwell Servicing Ramsay’s Stockman Center Nelson Creek Cattle Co. Ltd.

Eastern Alberta Transmission Line Construction Notice – Castor and Area Construction is underway on ATCO Electric’s Eastern Alberta Transmission Line in the Castor area. The project includes building a 500 kilovolt, direct current 13031OA0 area to Brooks. transmission line from the Gibbons-Redwater Landowners will be notified of the construction activities to take place on their property. Construction will take place between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and will be in compliance with the noise limits set by the Alberta Utilities Commission. Please abide by safety restrictions in construction zones and be cautious when travelling in areas where construction is taking place. ATCO Electric is committed to safe, environmentally-responsible transmission development to support a reliable electricity system that meets Alberta’s growing demand for electricity.

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Save us from ourselves for shareholders so if out-sourcing jobs does it, that fulfills their mandate. But once money, which normally It’s an interesting dilemma. The would have been paid as taxes, leaves Alberta Government is suffering a the province without creating jobs, revenue crisis at the same time the investment or consumption then the province’s economy is growing at twice the national average and unem- trickle-down economic theory falls ployment is the lowest in the country. flat on its face. Trickle-down economics works in a It must be giving the proponents of closed or semi-closed economy. In a trickle-down economics a big global economy, the jurisdiction with headache. the low-tax regime eventually jeoparIn a nutshell, the “trickle-down dizes its own financial security. The theory” argues that lower taxes puts money that would have been collected more money in the hands of people and corporations--which leads to more in taxes is gone and is not returning, yet the need for government services consumption and investment-- more continues unabated. jobs--and finally more government It’s similar to tax revenue. pushing fresh The architect water down oil of the trickleWhen are the collective wells to generate down theory, more production. Milton ‘we’ going to get over the Invaluable, lifeFriedman, sustaining fresh never considnotion that we’re somehow water is lost ered the forever. probability that entitled to the lowest Ronald Reagan freed-up money became the first would be corporate and personal champion of siphoned away from the juristaxes in Canada yet demand trickle-down economics in the diction that 1980’s. That comgave up the tax the best services? bined with the revenue. promotion of free For example, trade agreements, many Albertans reduced protechave used their savings, pensions and tionism and globalization has, within disposable income to invest in homes down South and live up to six months 30 years, taken the U.S. to its financial knees. away each winter. They become ecoNone of us like higher taxes, but it’s nomic drivers for those states, not a trade-off. Stable funding for health, Alberta. education, seniors’ care, policing, Yet when snowbirds return, there is municipalities, infrastructure, or conan expectation that our medical sertinued yo-yo budgeting. vices, government pensions and One year we’re drunken sailors seniors’ facilities will be there for spending like fools, the next we’re them when they need it. slashing and burning programs near The same is true of corporations that outsource jobs. Take for example and dear to our hearts. When are the collective ‘we’ going to Calgary-based Imperial Oil Ltd.’s and get over the notion that we’re U.S. parent, Exxon Mobile somehow entitled to the lowest corpoCorporation’s decision to outsource rate and personal taxes in Canada yet large fabrication contracts for their demand the best services? Kearl oil sands project to Korea. It is It’s a hard reality to face, but for the Korea’s economy that benefited, not sake of long-term financial stability, Alberta’s. the government must address ALL of Yet at the U.S./Canada border, Alberta’s financial problems— Exxon/Imperial Oil expect to have spending, non-resource revenues, weight-bearing roads in place to savings and expectations. transport these huge components to Premier Allison Redford has the Fort McMurray. These companies opportunity to show gutsy leadership also expect well-trained post-secand take the political flak necessity to ondary graduates to fill operating save us from ourselves. To address all positions and have no qualms about adding extra government costs to sup- our budget problems, especially nonresource revenues and expectations, port temporary worker programs. will take moxie on the part of the govNow there is absolutely nothing wrong with Canadians choosing to be erning Conservatives. The budget snowbirds, nor them having an expec- delivered on Thursday will show just tation to access Canadian health care what Premier Allison and her Caucus and benefits on their return. And it is are made of--politics or substance! a corporation’s job to maximize profits Brenda Schimke

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Overpaid and not capable of governing Dear Editor, I agree with Premier Redford there is no comparison between doctor’s salaries and that of the Premier. Doctors have to take years of training and demonstrate their skills and ability to be a doctor. The Premier to date has done neither. How did she get to the position she holds today? First she bought a leadership race with taxpayer dollars by making a promise that she did keep. She then bought an election with pie in the sky promises that many knew she could never keep. After getting elected her party produced a budget that could not be kept. For months after she claimed that the finances of the Province were just fine,

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Light at the end of the tunnel Lois Perepelitz

flowers is not as simple as I thought. Some flowers want lots of sun, some want shade and some want both; not only that, Is it true? Are we really in the month of some are even fussy about where in this Spring? Are we really at the end of the country they live. long months of short grey days, cold temThankfully, the catalogues have properatures and snow? vided a map showing the different zones It must be true, the calthat flowers like and don’t like. endar says so. The days are Okay, now I wonder how firm getting longer and the temthose lines are. Will the flower peratures are starting to rise from that zone grow in my zone? and so are my spirits. Yes, I When I look at the map I am not can see the light at the end of that far away from it, so maybe it the tunnel and I can’t wait to won’t know that it is not where it get there. is supposed to be. My thoughts have already I pay attention to the sun symturned to green grass and bols also, but how much sun is flowers blooming; probably partial sun? Is that the sun it because my mailbox has been Perepelitz would get on the west side of the stuffed with catalogues from north end of the house, or the sun greenhouses. The flowers it would get on the east side of the look so beautiful and I try to picture this south end? This is too much brainwork; it one in that corner, and that one over is starting to boggle the mind. I just want there. to go dig in the dirt with the sun warm on Maybe this will be the year that I will my back. win the battle of the weeds and get those I think I will just go to the local greenflowers blooming in my own yard. houses. They will know all this stuff and Looking through the catalogue I find they have all kinds of little baby plants the perfect flower for the north end of my for me to pick from, so that all I have to do house: beautiful big blooms, nice thick is find a weed free spot and plant them. bush, perfect. I check the symbols by the Now I just have to wait for all this cold description, apparently this plant needs white stuff to go away so the sun can full sunlight and a home in a different warm up the ground. It won’t be long part of the country. now, yes, I can see the light at the end of This business of having blooming the tunnel.

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Operating in the red red flag still is there, so it will be interCont’d from Pg 10 esting when the 2012 numbers come out as From 2006 through 2010, cattle proto where production costs are going. ducers who were enrolled in the North For now, the point remains: The cost of Dakota Farm Management program had gross margins of $578 in 2010, $451 in 2009, production is a large, sustainable block in $464 in 2008, $543 in 2007 and $529 in 2006. the survival of beef operations. A simple fact is that producers need to In 2011, the total direct and overhead plan well while on the high-speed road expense was $546 per cow. Although the leading to cattle profits as the 2013 year 2010 gross margin was above 2011 engages. expenses, 2009 through 2006 gross marMay you find all your ear tags. gins were all below the current 2011 expenses. In other words, if cattle prices returned to the prices offered from 2006 through 2009, cattle producers would be operating in the red, which is not a Red & Black yearlings and 2 year old bulls pleasant thought. The total direct and (Poundmaker) Angus/SouthDevon Bulls. and overhead Excellent converters of grass and grain to beef. expenses per cow British Breed, Quiet, High Butterfat 4.5 from 2011 back to 2006 were $546 in dmranching@gmail.com 2011, $466 in 2010, Bulls sold off ranch $464 in 2009, $452 in 2008, $445 in 2007 and $424 in 2006. A quick review of the numbers points out that, even though average gross margins have been good, if recent expense numbers are any indication of future expense numbers, expenses are Lindon Widespread accelerating. 17R From 2010 to 2011, expenses jumped more than 17 percent, Yearling Black Angus Bulls at Lacombe Bull Sale while gross marApril 9 & For Sale at the Farm gins jumped Bulls Sired by: FV Final Answer 189X, Bar-E-L Undecided 125U & Lindon Widespread 4W more than 26 percent, thus the Spring 2013 EPD’s will be available on Bulls and Heifers. increase in net For more info. and selecting the bull of your choice Contact: returns for the Lindsay & Donna Penosky cattle producer. Box 37, Botha, AB • (403) 742- 4337 However, the Fax (403) 742-4341 e-mail: lindona@xplornet.ca

DIAMOND M RANCHING South Devon Bulls

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Monday, March 18th | 1:00 p.m. Provost Recreation & Culture Centre | Hall B EVERYONE is welcome.

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MINBURN ANGUS

DANNY & CONNA WARRILOW & FAMILY Minburn, AB (780) 593-2205 Danny’s Cell: 780-853-0427 Devin’s Cell: 780-581-4329

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Fraser’s

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P erformance BULL SALE Mon., March 18/13 @ 1 p.m. Bow Slope Auction - Brooks, AB Sale Day Phone 403-362-5521

Selling: 25 - Two year old Horned Hereford Bulls 30 - Black Angus Yearling Bulls 50 - Black Angus Two year old Bulls • Complete Performance Data Including Birth Weights, Weaning & Yearling Indexes, EPD’s and Ultrasound Carcass Data • Your visit or inquiries are welcome anytime. • Call for a catalogue • Again This Year! Online viewing and bidding available. Please visit LiveAuctions.tv Contact: Jill Mader @ (403) 337-4014 or cell (403) 990-9187 F-R Ranch Murray & Gloria 403-787-2341 fax 403-787-2579

Cam & Kim 403-787-2165

DW Herefords Don & Kay Geoff & Jackie Tom & Stacey 403-787-2261 403-787-2469 403-787-3716 fax 403-787-2574 View our bulls at www.hussar4u.com and click on the DW Hereford link

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Wind erosion - prevention and reclamation Agri-News Wind erosion physically removes the most fertile part of the soil from fields. The top layer of soil is lighter, less dense and is made up of soil constituents such as organic matter, clays and silts. Once this layer has eroded away, what is left is exposed subsoil which is more dense and compacted, has poorer soil structure, lower fertility, appears stonier and, due to poor water infiltration and lower soil organic levels, tends to easily crust after a rain. “Wind erosion can be a huge problem and can be very destructive as it takes away the most fertile part of the soil,” says Dr. Ross McKenzie, senior research scientist - agronomy with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “During a wind erosion event, the topsoil containing the small granules, silts and clays that hold much of the essential nutrients for crop growth, are lifted up and removed from the field. “As well as removing topsoil, wind erosion removes organic matter, the storehouse for plant nutrients, and acts as the ‘glue’ to hold soil particles together to give the soil its structure. “Vegetation protects soil from wind erosion by reducing the wind speed at the soil surface. Vegetative cover, such as a growing crop, standing stubble or crop residues are very effective in helping moderate the potential of wind erosion. “The elimination of cultivation and using direct seeding are the best ways to maintain crop residue on the soil surface.” Wind erosion was a frequent problem

across the drier regions of southern Alberta, but with the adoption of conservation tillage and direct seeding, wind erosion is no longer a frequent occurrence in southern Alberta on dry-land fields. However, in irrigated areas, cultivation is still frequently used and on lands used for row crop production, particularly for sugar beets, potatoes and beans, great care is needed to keep wind erosion in check. “If soil erosion occurs, there are some practices that can be done on a temporary basis,” says McKenzie. “For instance, producers may need to consider using emergency tillage to break up the smooth surface of a bare field into a rough cloddy surface. A very rough soil surface can reduce the wind velocity at the surface and provide traps to catch windblown soil particles. “Producers who have problem fields may need to consider working perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction to obtain maximum effect. Continued field observation and care are needed as this type of emergency tillage is only a

temporary protection measure, because when soil clods are broken down by the wind, the field becomes smooth and susceptible to wind erosion once again.”

East Country Limousin NORTH SLOPE FARMS Eugene & Sylvia Axley

780-857-2094 780-842-9640 www.northslopefarms.ca

Complete EPDs and Leptin test info on website

HUDSON LIMOUSIN Bob & Dorothy Hudson

To minimize wind erosion on fields grown to row crops or root crops that are harvested: Turn to Establish, Pg 13

Bull 9th Annual

Sale WEDNESDAY

March 27 Noon Lunch; Sale 1:30 p.m.

All bulls Leptin Gene Tested

Dryland Cattle, Veteran view online www.drylandcattle.com

Sale Live on “TEAM Auction”

20 Premier, virgin 2 yr. olds 30 Stout, January-born yearlings

Select Heifer Bulls; Performance bulls, All Bulls Semen Tested

780-879-2105

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SECOND ANNU AL ON THE 2ND

Red Angus Bull Sale

ANCHOR RANCH RED ANGUS

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BULL SALE 50 RED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS D BULL VIDEOS SALE CATALOG AN FOR DETAILS. ONLINE - PHONE

• POLLED OR SCURRED • PERFORMANCE TESTED • GUARANTEED • BLACKS • REDS SHYANN SCOTT FARMS WELSH BLACK RANDY SCOTT ARLIN STROHSCHEIN HANNA, AB TROCHU, AB 403-854-2135 403-442-4372

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ANTHONY & SHERRY ANDREW

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PH: 403-572-3221 CELL: 403-820-4776

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Two Valley Angus 4th Annual Angus Bull Sale Saturday, March 23, 2013 1:30 pm at the farm Located 1 Â˝ miles south of Rumsey on Sec.839

20 BULLS TO SELL 20 coming two year old black angus bulls 15 open replacement heifers from Two Valley Angus 20 open replacement heifers from Webster Farms

Come early to inspect the bulls and join us for lunch For more information on the bulls or a sale catalogue or a video of the bulls contact:

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Box 217, Erskine, Alberta T0C 1G0 Phone: 403-742-4226 Fax: 403-742-2962

email: llbangus@xplornet.com

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Establish a forage rather than annual crop Cont’d from Pg 11 • leave the as much residue on the soil surface as possible, • leave the soil as rough and ridged as possible, • spread straw and manure onto areas most prone to erosion, • seed to cover crop as soon as possible after harvest (after bean or potato harvest) to crops such as barley, fall rye, winter wheat or another winter cereal. “Reclaiming eroded soils is a very long, slow process,” says McKenzie. “The first thing that needs to be done is soil sampling to determine nutrient and organic matter levels. If there is subsoil exposed, it may be necessary to do some deep tillage with a para-plow and go down up to 20 inches and actually reduce the bulk density by fracturing and loosening the soil. “Doing this deep tillage in the fall when the soils are dry, will help to ensure good fracture and breakup of the soil. Then going in with a very good application of manure and put on a very good application (30 to 50 tons per acre of feedlot manure) would go a long way to improve the physical condition of the soil and the nutrient level of the soil. “While that amount of manure may sound like a lot, most eroded soils are very deficient in nutrients and the manure will help to improve the physical quality of the soil. “The following spring, on eroded soils it’s recommended to establish a forage crop rather than an annual crop. An alfalfa grass mixture works well as it provides nitrogen benefits. “If establishing straight grass, some nitrogen application will be necessary.

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Establishing a permanent crop for at least five years will help build up the organic matter, root material, root mass and root channels will be very beneficial in reclaiming an eroded soil.” To reclaim an eroded soil, producers should consider: • deep tilling to reduce bulk density, • soil testing to determine deficiencies application of manure in the range of 30 tons/ac to further reduce bulk density, improve soil nutrient reserves, increase soil organic matter and reduce soil crusting,

• if sufficient manure is not readily available, consider applying high rates of phosphate fertilizer (100-150 lb/ac of P2O5), • applying other nutrients as required, particularly nitrogen, • establishing forage crop if possible to build soil organic matter and improve physical quality of the soil. For more information on management of eroded soils, see the on-line Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development information at: www.agric.gov.ab.ca

Darrel & Wendy Ashbacher email: dwashbacher@gmail.com

Halkirk, AB

UNRESERVED COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL AUCTION

BALE CATTLE CO LTD. OYEN, AB | SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013 | 12 NOON 230± Mature Cows, 25± Replacement Heifers & 12± Mature Herd Bulls

East Central Bull

SHOW & SALE Friday, March 15 Dryland Cattle Trading Corp. Veteran, AB Parade of Bulls 11 a.m.; Sale 1:30 p.m.

· Herd is predominantly red & black angus · Replacement Heifers will have their ﬁrst calf spring 2013 · herd will be preg checked safe in calf prior to auction. · Cows expected to start calving April 1, 2013 · Red Angus, Black Angus & Charolais Bulls · Livestock equipment includes: Pens, Panels, Shelters, Gates, AI tanks, Alfalfa, Oats & Hay Silage...and much more!

Schedule | 12 noon Livestock Equipment & Cattle to Follow DIRECTIONS: From OYEN, AB, at Jct 41 & Hwy 9, go (1 mile) West, then (1.5 miles) North. GPS: 51.4091, –110.4857

Top bulls to start the sale will be selected by Gordon Klein, Lundbreck, AB 40 Horned and Polled Hereford Bulls from 12 purebred operations known for top quality cattle Sponsored by the East Central Hereford Club For more info 403-676-2086 or email diamondt@netago.ca

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Regular and Presort Sale Every Friday at 9am

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Special Sales: Saturday, March 9@ 1pm - The Annual Pen of 5 & 10 Heifer Show and Sale. Showing starts at 11am, presentations/sale starts at 1pm. Wednesday, March 13@ 1pm - Annual Murphy Ranch, Pedersen Livestock and guests Limousin and Angus bull Sale Wednesday, March 20 @ 1pm - Annual Adair Simmental Bull and Heifer Sale. There will be 50 Red and Black Simmental bulls, 20 young Simmental Cows 10 bred to Black and 10 bred to Red Simmental Bulls, also there will be approximately 70-75 open Simmental influenced Heifers. Wednesday, March 27 @ 1pm - Annual Dewald Charolais Bull Sale in Conjunction with the Spring All Breeds Bull Sale. Friday, March 29 - NO SALE DUE TO EASTER HOLIDAY

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Ritchie Bros. Territory Managers – Bobby Miller: 403.358.1393 or Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652 800.491.4494

Serving Central AB

2 Year Old Bulls For Sale March 27, 2013

Dale Fedoruk Manager, Agronomic Services

(780) 753-2369 E-mail: plec@plecattle.com W e b s i t e : w w w. p l e c a t t l e . c o m J e r r y H e w s o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C ( 3 0 6) 7 5 3 -7 7 8 8 Dean Lawes ................. C (780) 753 - 080 3 Darc y Lakevold ............. C (780)753 - 8669 W a y n e B l a c k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C (4 0 3 ) 5 7 8 - 4 6 4 0 J a c k L a w e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C ( 7 8 0 ) 7 5 3 -2 8 74

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CARS & TRUCKS

MISCELLANEOUS SEMI loads of logs delivered to your door for firewood. Spruce, pine, poplar, tamarack. Price depends on location. Call Lil Mule Logging Inc. 403-3184346

Remote Car Starters

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Specializing in monthly accounting for farms and small business STEEL buildings/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www. crownsteelbuildings.ca. METAL Roofing & Siding. Best prices! 36â&#x20AC;? Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-2638254.

Sales & Installation Call for prices and option details

Gordon Long 403-575-3863

FEED & SEED 2 YR old Fall Rye round bales for sale, Gus Mattheis, Scapa, Ab. 403-854-2354. FOR sale: Alfalfas, Clovers, Grasses plus Hay, Pasture, Reclamation and Lawn Mixtures. Early order discounts - Book now! No charge custom blending. Call 1-800661-1529 or esther@ hannasseeds.com. HEATED cannola buying green, heated or springthrashed canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

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Bull & Female Sale

Mon., March 25 2 pm Nilsson Bros., Vermilion, AB

â&#x20AC;˘30 Yearling Black Angus Bulls

available at your convenience. For more information contact 403742-4405/403-740-6370 SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www. NorwoodSawmill. com/400OT. 1-800-5666899 ext. 400OT. HOW to play popular piano. New home study course. Fast, easy method. Guaranteed. Any age. No experience required. For Free lesson and infopack call 1-800-667-0050 ext. 100. NEW complete Kobota engines. 4 cyl., 40 & 50 hp., V1903â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $5200. & V2003â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Turboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $5800. Originally for Thomas Skidsteers. Phone 780-222-9394.

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Contact Ernest Gibson, Vermilion (780) 853-2422 SIMMERON Simmentals, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963.

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BULL SALE

March 29, 2013 1:30 at the Ranch (near Elk Point, AB)

Selling Polled Hereford, Angus & Charolais 80 Yearlings & Twoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s View sale catalogue & lot videos at

www.kcow.ca or call for a catalogue

780-614-5959

Crooked Post Shorthorns

Breeding Bulls & Females Available Private Treaty off the Farm or at the

Battle River Shorthorn Bull & Female Sale Sat.,March 9 1 pm MST. VJV Ponoka.

â&#x20AC;˘ Solid Red Calving Ease Sires. â&#x20AC;˘ High growth, Maternal based, Sound structured. â&#x20AC;˘ Documented Performance, Ultrasound scanned. â&#x20AC;˘ Semen Tested Guaranteed Breeders. Ph: 403-729-2267 Cell 403-322-0142 www.crookedpost.ca www.donsavage auctions.com RITCHIE Bros Unreserved Auction. Oyen, Alberta, March 23 at Noon. Red & Black Angus 230 mature cows, 25 replacement heifers, 12 mature bulls. Bobby Miller: 403-358-1393 or rbauction.com.

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BULL SALE Sat., Mar. 16

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Excel Ranches 780-349-0644 780-939-2173

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BUSINESS OPPT ESTABLISHED landscape company in central Alberta. Profitable turnkey operation with equipment & training available. $900,000 revenues, $230,000 cash flow; shop/office/ yard available. Email: landscapeco.4sale@ gmail.com. BE PART of global hangout and make part-time income; www.globalhangout. com/gmnardelli or for more info call Mario 780-444-1810.

HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPING help required at Frontier Hotel, Coronation. Call Cheng 403-578-3000. A JOURNEYMAN hairstylist. Full-time or part-time. Drop off resume @ Cassieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hair Design or fax to 403-578-2125 Attn Cassie.

Castor Paintearth Lodge is seeking a

Licensed Hairdresser to work at the Lodge two days per week, preferred days are Thursday and Friday approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Written applications will be received to March 15, 2013. If interested and wanting further details stop at the Lodge or call 403-882-3244 and ask for Sylvia, Marcy or Brenda Kneller. A copy of the required contract is available for your information.

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THIELEMAN Greenhouses is looking for individuals interested in a year round, part-time position, working Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 am - 3 pm, planting & cutting lilies. No experience necessary. Please send resume to: tgif@cciwireless.ca or for more information 403-8822546.

BOW River Gas Co-op seeking a Journeyman GasFitter. Permanent full-time. $27. - $32./ hour, full benefits, Natural Gas Distribution experience an asset. Apply to Richard Thorne: rick.t@bowrivergas.ca.

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Tenders for any or all of the above units are to be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;M.D. of Provost 2013 Equipment Disposal Tenderâ&#x20AC;? and are to be addressed to: Tyler Lawrason, Administrator M.D. Administration Office, Box 300; 4504 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 53rd Avenue Provost, Alberta T0B 3S0 Tenders are to be submitted not later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 27/2013. No faxes accepted for tenders. Faxed amendments will be accepted as long as the original tender is not disclosed. The M.D. reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted or any part and the lowest of any bid will not necessarily be accepted. Please include G.S.T. in the quote. A decision will be made on Thursday March 28/2013.

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All of the above are available for viewing at the Hughenden Public Works Yard For more information, please contact Curtis Hughes @ 780-209-1717 or Irvin Bethge @ 780-209-1508

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SMITTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S in Stettler requires 3 full-time hosts or hostesses, minimum 1 year experience, must be bondable. $9.76 an hour, F/T hours. References required. Apply in person to the manager or fax resume to: 403742-1810, Attn Manager. PYRAMID Corporation is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780955-HIRE. EXPERIENCED truck driver required for hauling heavy equipment. Rates negotiable & benefits available. Fax resume 780-7782444.

M.D. Of Provost No. 52 2013 Used Equipment Tenders The M.D. of Provost No. 52 is currently accepting tenders to purchase the following units:

FAST track to Parts and Materials Technician. New 34 week program at GPRC Fairview Campus. Fall, 2013. Write 1st and 2nd year apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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HELP WANTED AGGRESSIVE Business needs: Production Assistant to successful business owner, some travel required. Class 1 Driver; Semi retired Mechanic; gravel Crusher Operators, possible experience Foreman. Competitive wages. Work area: East Central Alberta. Email: fitzcons@telus. net. Fax 780-8425556. SWAN Hills Golf & Country Club looking for â&#x20AC;&#x153;workingâ&#x20AC;? golf course Groundskeeper/ Superintendent. 9 holes, grass greens, staff of 2 - 4. April to October. Please send resume or qualifications to: swanhillsgolf@hotmail.com. 3RD/4TH Year, Journeyman Automotive Technician required. Competitive wages. Full benefits. Incentive programs, pension plan. Wolverine Ford, High Level, Alberta. Fax 780-926-4204 or email: dave@wolverineford. com. PARTS person required for Northern Alberta dealership. Ford experience an asset. Valid drivers licence required. Full benefits package. Fax resume to 780-9264204 or email: ron@ wolverineford.com. PUT power into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca/fairview. GO to your next job interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic skills. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program. Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams. Gain 600 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca/fairview. BARRHEAD & Districts Co-op Home Center is recruiting Assistant Home Center Manager. Apply with resume to the Home Center Barrhead; Attention: Don Graham; hcmanager@telus.net.

UNITED Homes Canada - Southern Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier home dealer for 40+ years, need home set up contractors. Drywall/flooring/trim installation prerequisite. WCB and bondable; ron@unitedhomescanada.com; www.unitedhomescanada.com. NOW located in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780621-3953. Fax 780621-3959. NOW hiring! Journeyperson, 30 Millwrights, 50 Pipefitters, 20 Welders, with industrial experience for a large project in Vanscoy, SK. Wages $34 - $40/hour, plus retention & completion bonuses, 14/7 shift rotation, paid benefits, RRSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Travel & living out allowance (for eligible candidates). Successful candidates must complete a preaccess A&D test & CSTS 09 training. Apply with current resume and references to: jobs@monad.ca or www.monad.ca or fax 1-888-398-0725 or in person at 9744 - 45 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5. BAKOS NDT is hiring qualified CGSB Technicians in Whitecourt, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Benefit package, signing bonus and profit sharing available. Email: admin@ bakosndt.com or call 1-888-763-5575. SEEKING a career in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php. NEWCART Contracting Ltd. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/ Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: resumes@newcartcontracting.com. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets.

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The Hardisty & District Handivan Society requires

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS immediately! A minimum of Class 4 license with a clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract is required. Drivers will be reimbursed for hours of driving, meals, etc. by the Society. Now is the time to become involved in your community. Interested persons please call 780 888 3660 or 780 888 3544.

SEMI retired? Want to see the country? We are looking for 1 ton and 3 ton O/O to transport RVs throughout North America. 1-800-8676233; www.roadexservices.com. CENTRAL Peace Natural Gas Co-op Ltd. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net. Fax 780-864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.

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CAREER TRAINING YOUR new career is as close as your computer. Online Actively Aging Fitness Practitioner Certificate. Work with older adult fitness programs, coach master athletes. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta. 1-888-5394774; www.gprc.ab.ca.

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INTERIOR Heavy Equipment Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-3993853. LEARN to treat and Care for Large and Small Animals. Animal Health Technology GPRC Fairview Campus. On campus residences and farm. Fairview, Alberta. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab. ca/fairview.

GET your foot in the garage door. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/Heavy Duty Apprenticeships. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc. ab.ca/fairview. REV UP your engine. Now gain 1st and 2nd year Apprenticeship Motorcycle Mechanic skills. GPRC Fairview campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Write AB MCM exams - gain 320 hours credit. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

NOW - New 8 week courses covering small engine, snowmobile, quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview campus. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab. ca.

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Prism Integrated Solutions Inc.

in Forestburg is accepting applications for:

Quality Control Manager.

Equipment Operator / Yard Supervisor.

Successful applicant will be experienced in ASME Sec VIII Div. 1 vessels, and Process Piping, as well as the various Oil and Gas Producers Specs. Knowledge of Document control and material management also a must. A strong wage and competitive benefits package to the person who meets these requirements.

Knowledge of oilfield materials and heavy equipment operation a must. A strong wage and competitive benefits package to the person who meets these requirements.

Please email Resume to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net or fax to 780.582.3922

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AUCTIONS 7th ANNUAL collector car auction & speed show, March 15 17/13, Red Deer Westerner Park. Featuring Big Schwag & indoor car show! Exhibitor space available. Consign your car; estate today. 1-888296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. 1 HOME QTR & 18 Parcels of Farmland Davidson, Saskatchewan. Sorgaard Ranches Ltd - 2290+/- title acres. 3 bedroom bungalow, 30 X 50 ft. garage, selling at the Saskatoon Auction March 19/13. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: 1-800491-4494; rbauction. com. NEED to advertise? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 403-578-4111. MEIER Gun Auction. Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous. Call to consign 780-440-1860. BY AUCTION: 14 quarters of grazing lease land West of Edmonton. March 14/13. Stewart Auctions, Vermilion, Alberta. For more info, call 1-800-269-8580; stewartauctions.com. WILD Rose Antique & Collectible Auction Sale. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 9 a.m., Woodbend Community Hall, 26002 TWP RD 514, Spruce Grove, Alberta.

COMING EVENTS CASTOR IODE Rummage Sale March 23, 2013, Castor Community Hall, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Light lunch available @ $4.00. Grocery hamper raffle.

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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous Meetings. Saturdays, 8 pm, Coronation Evangelical Free Church basement. Call Bill 403-575-5131 or Kathy 403-578-3909. Mondays, 8 pm, Castor Lighthouse Church backroom. Call Jordan 403-884-2547 or Bruce 403-3078757

STAMP Show Edmonton Stamp Club. March 22 - 24, West Edmonton Mall, 3rd floor above Europa Boulevard. Stamps for sale, exhibits, Jr Table. Free admission, free evaluations; www. Edmontonstampclub. com.

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Career Opportunity in Hardisty

PROJECT CONTROLS This position will work closely with other project personnel to perform monitoring and control of cost developments on civil, earthworks construction projects. More details at www.GCSenergy.ca Email or fax resume to: resumes@GCSenergy.ca or (780) 888-2100

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position, available at the Hardisty Lake Park from April 15/13 until August 31/13. Must have valid driver’s license. Please state wages expected. Submit application to: Hardisty Agricultural Society, Box 377, Hardisty, AB T0B 1V0 or e-mail to agsociety@hardisty.ca. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Resumes must be received prior to March 15/13. Job description is available upon request.

Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for:

Labourers, Industrial Painters, Sandblasters, and Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice). at our Manufacturing Facility located at 4102 44th ave, Stettler, AB. Willing to train if candidate has related basic skills or experience. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@petrofield.com or Fax 403-742-5544

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Are you interested in working in the RAIL industry? SWITCHING CONDUCTORS/OPERATORS

position: available at the Hardisty Lake Park from April 15/13 until October 1/13. Living accommodations provided. Please state wages expected. Submit application to: Hardisty Agricultural Society, Box 377, Hardisty, AB T0B 1V0 or e-mail to agsociety@hardisty. ca. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Resumes must be received prior to March 15/13. Job description is available upon request.

Cando, an employee-owned company supplying specialized rail services across Canada, is currently seeking Switching Conductors/Operators for its railcar switching services in the Edmonton area. Duties include: ǵ performing yard switching in a safe and efficient manner ǵ building trains according SO008140 toO instructions and SO 0 81 00 8140 400requirements ǵ switching and inspection of railcars ǵ minor repair and regular maintenance to company locomotives Other requirements are good team work skills, customer service skills, being physically fit for the job, good reading skills, technology and computer skills that relate to the job and ability to work a rotating shift schedule. Casual, shift work with 0-44 hours/week. Opportunities to work full time. candoltd.com SUBMIT RESUME Fax: 780-418-2365 Email: jason.smith@candoltd.com

Established Manufacturing Company is looking for an

Experienced Buyer/Purchaser as well as an Experienced Shipper/Receiver Both positions are 40hr/week. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. Excellent Benefit Package. Send Resume to: wehaveworkforu@gmail.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES M.D. of Provost No. 52

Has the following position available:

Building Maintenance / Carpenter

The Municipal District of Provost No. 52 is accepting applications for the following seasonal positions:

Foam panel building experience will be an asset. Applicant needs to be reliable, self-motivated, and have the attention to detail we require for our finished product.

• Class 1 Truck Drivers • Equipment Operators • Labourers – Public Works and Agricultural Service Board • Roadside Brush and Weed Sprayers

Excellent wage and competitive benefits package offered to the successful candidate.

Please send applications with attached resume stating which position you are interested in to: Tyler Lawrason, Administrator M.D. of Provost No. 52 Box 300; 4504 – 53rd Avenue Provost, Alberta T0B 3S0 Phone; 780-753-2434 Fax: 780-753-6432 Email: mdprovost@mdprovost.ca

E-mail resume to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net Or fax to 780-582-3922

Tri-Ag Implements in Consort is looking for a

Journeyman or Apprentice Agriculture or Heavy Duty Technician. Qualifications include computer and diagnosing skills, be able to work as a team and an individual. Must have a valid driver’s licence, and experience is an asset. Must be comfortable with being on call and long hours in the busy season. Benefits include Company Health Plan, RRSP Contribution Plan, Tool Allowance, Apprentice training benefits. Tri-Ag Implements has 25 years experience in the Ag Industry. As a company we are constantly sending our technicians to training across North America, as well as years of experience among one another. Please Contact: Lucas Latimer Service Manager Bus Ph # : 403-577-3899 Email: triag.service@gmail.com

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Agro is the largest John Deere equipment dealership in Canada, a division of Cervus Equipment Corporation. We pride ourselves on having great people and creating a good work environment for everyone. We are also committed to promoting from within.

Agro Coronation is Currently Accepting Resumes for the Position of:

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The Special Areas Board is currently seeking a flexible, goal-oriented individual to fill a full-time, permanent position based out of our Youngstown Service Center. The Sign Crew Foreman will supervise and provide direction to a small crew who is responsible for the management of the signage for the roadway network systems throughout the Special Areas. This is a designated safety sensitive position and preemployment drug testing will be required.

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Venture Out - a 4-H entrepreneurial resource Agri-News Venture Out is a new and exciting resource designed to assist 4-H members turn their 4-H project into an entrepreneurial venture. If you are a 4-H member, or know a 4-H member, looking for a new challenge or wanting to take a 4-H project to the next level, Venture Out is for you. Using this resource with any project will help 4-H members gain marketable skills plus develop an innovative and unique way of thinking. Venture Out is an online entrepreneurial resource that supports leaders in fostering entrepreneurial skills in members and assists members to apply these concepts toward projects. The resource contains two sections designed specifically for 4-H includes:

Members online kit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a source of activities, videos, tip sheets and helpful information to apply to projects Leaders online kit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is filled with activities, games, assessments, tip sheets and a guide for using the resource with a club or with individual members Venture Out is now available to members. For more details,

visit the Venture Out site: www.4h.ab.ca/ Venture-Out/index.html

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is currently looking to hire a

Competition #PLRD-232

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Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Check and Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract satisfactory to PLRD, prior to commencement.

Please fax resume to 403-742-3908 or email watsonwelding@xplornet.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE P.R.O.S - Providing Residential Options & Services is seeking a

Full time Support Workers Responsibilities include direct personal care, lifting and transferring, resolve conflict resolutions, implement support programs, food preparations, home management and community inclusion. Applicants must be able to work as a team member and with families. Drivers license/vehicle needed. Criminal check required. First Aid/CPR required (or must be obtained within 3 months of employment).

Please forward resume to Box 525, Elnora, AB, TOM 0Y0. Fax to 403-773-0006 (M-F, 8 am-4 pm), or email to donnaj@wispernet.ca

Instrument Technicians & Electricians Coronation, AB Job Details: â&#x20AC;˘ Shifts are rotational: 5/2 â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent wages â&#x20AC;˘ Hotel rooms and LOA provided â&#x20AC;˘ Local candidates preferred (or willing to relocate to the area) Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Must be a certified Journeyman Electrician â&#x20AC;˘ Must be a certified Journeyman Instrumentation Technician â&#x20AC;˘ Successful candidates must possess maintenance experience â&#x20AC;˘ CSTS, First Aid and H2S certification are assets â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-access drug and alcohol testing required We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work and share our focus on safety and quality, apply now! Send your resume, quoting Ref # INSTCOR, via e-mail to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax: 1-877-955-HIRE

Successful candidates must provide a current criminal record check including vulnerable sector check. References will be required at the time of interview.

Please e-mail resumes to srccc@telus.net Attention: Board of Directors. Resumes will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

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FACILITY OPERATOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coronation, AB We are currently looking for a permanent full-time Operator to work at our Treatment, Recovery and 13024TT1 Disposal facility located13031TT0 in Coronation. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking a self-motivated individual with attention to detail who is able to function in a team environment. As an Operator you are responsible for plant ďŹ&#x201A;ow and operating in a safe manner. You will also have excellent customer service skills as you will be interacting with customers, truck drivers and other Tervita departments. To qualify, you must have a strong mechanical background and a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. For more information, please visit our website at: www.tervita.com/careers

to Support 3 Individuals with developmental disabilities in their own home. Various shifts, some being afternoons, sleep nights and weekends in Castor, AB.

Training will be provided. Starting wage $14.00/hr depending on experience. Group Insurance Benefits and Bonus Incentives.

â&#x20AC;˘ Education & Experience in Early Childhood Education (min. level 2 - Child Development Worker) â&#x20AC;˘ Above average communication skills including Microsoft Office â&#x20AC;˘ Self motivated with proven leadership skills

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Heavy Equipment experience would be an asset. and also

Lenore Etherington, H.R. Administrator Prairie Land Regional Division # 25 P.O. Box 670 Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0 Fax: (403) 854-2803

4 days per week

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Full Time Bus Driver Delia Area

Please submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to lenore.etherington@plrd.ab.ca. Applications will also be accepted through Apply to Education at www.applytoeducation.com or by mail or fax to:

Day Home Coordinator

We offer flexible hours and benefits are available.

Journeyman Mechanic Applications are invited for a full time school bus operator in the Delia area to commence March 12th, 2013. This position will support the Division in providing safe and efficient transportation of students to the Delia School. Applicants must hold a valid Class 2 drivers license. Preference will be given to applicants who have acquired first aid certification and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sâ&#x20AC;? Endorsement training. Previous experience would be an asset.

Stettler Regional Child Care Society is seeking a

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OFFICE MANAGER

The Duties and Responsibilities will include the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Bookkeeping duties including Accounts payable/receivable and payroll â&#x20AC;˘ Reconcile Bank accounts â&#x20AC;˘ Other administrative tasks as required The Successful Candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: â&#x20AC;˘ 3-5 years of previous bookkeeping/accounting experience â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of QuickBooks would be considered an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Strong attention to detail and accuracy â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced work environment â&#x20AC;˘ Strong â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;can-doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attitude â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Microsoft excel an asset Please submit your Resume to: Sinclair Plumbing & Heating (Hanna) Ltd. PO Box 178, Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0 or email sincplmg@telusplanet.net

Two Full Time Mechanics Competition #PLRD-231 Applications are invited for two full time mechanics with primary locations in Hanna and Consort. Travel to adjoining shops will be required on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as neededâ&#x20AC;? basis. Reporting directly to the Transportation Coordinator, the successful candidates will maintain and provide a safe, efficient and effective fleet of school buses and division vehicles as part of the PLRD transportation team. The successful candidate will be a licensed automotive or heavy duty mechanic with Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program certification or the ability to acquire. Apprentices, with minimum of second year, will be considered. Training to obtain Class 2 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sâ&#x20AC;? Endorsement will be provided, however, preference will be given to applicants who currently hold these designations. Experience working within a school bus industry would be an asset. This position offers a competitive salary ($59,523 to $69,634/year), an extensive benefit package, and participation in Local Authorities Pension Plan. Successful candidates will also receive vacation and sick leave entitlements. Please send cover letter, resume, and three current work related references, by e-mail to lenore.etherington@plrd.ab.ca. Applications will also be accepted by mail or fax to: Lenore Etherington, H.R. Administrator Prairie Land Regional Division # 25 P.O. Box 670 Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0 Fax: (403)854-2803 Competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on application.

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Oilfield Services Timely, relevant information for business success The Alberta government is making it easier for businesses to find information about services and regulations that affect them. “We heard quite clearly from the Red Tape Review Task Force that more needs to be done to support small business growth in Alberta,” said Thomas Lukaszuk, Deputy Premier and Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education. “Business owners have said that easy access to timely, relevant information is important for their success. “Consolidating all of this information online will help support new and existing businesses to prosper and grow.” A new landing page accessible with one click from the main Government of Alberta webpage (http://alberta.ca/BusinessServices. cfm) consolidates information on business services, such as:

tools and services to help companies become stronger by showing them how they can increase their productivity and profitability;

Rural Alberta Business Centres Rural Alberta Business Centres - where advisors provide one-stop access to information services that support the development, growth and success of small businesses in rural communities;

BizPaL BizPaL - an online permit and licence service providing a complete list of permits and licences from all levels of government; and,

Alberta Innovates Connector Alberta Innovates Connector offering free, personalized services connecting innovators and entrepreneurs to resources, people and organizations. The landing page also provides a link to a new webpage listing all 1100 government regulations. It also includes a new feedback function so that Albertans can comment on proposed regulations. The improved access to business services and regulations reflects input that the Alberta government heard from business organizations and the recommendations of the Red Tape Review Task Force.

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• Instrumentation Tech’s and Electricians – 1st Year - Journeyman Hours of work: Various depending on site (Overtime may be required) Experience: 1st Year – Journeyman status Wages: Excellent wages and benefits! Some sites may include retention bonuses, LOA or travel allowances Location: • • • • • •

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Qualifications or Skill Required: • 1st year apprenticeship status to Journeyman required • Successful candidates must possess maintenance, construction and/or industrial experience. • CSTS, H2S, Fall Protection, and First Aid certification an asset • Pre-access Drug & Alcohol test required • Dedicated to safety, quality and customer satisfaction • Self-motivated, organized and a team player • Good written and verbal skills To apply please choose one of the following: Send resumes quoting REF: ELINSTGENEAC Please also submit copies of any certificates and tickets that may pertain to the position posted. Email: hr@pyramidcorporation.com www.pyramidcorporation.com Fax: 780-955-4473 We thank all interested applicants! Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted. Please tell us where you saw this ad.

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CORONATION, AB PO BOX 128, T0C 1C0 Phone: (403)

578-2016

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