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and continue support for the full-time kindergarten program at Stettler Elementary and reduce school reserves.

A 4 - 3 split decision to approve Option 2 distributed Class Size budget Option 2 at the Trustee’s Initiative (CSI) grants and Equal meeting on April 23, 2013 moved Opportunity Density grants as earned.

Clearview School District one step closer to finalizing their 2013-14 budget. From the Equity of Opportunity Per Student and Equity of Opportunity It’s now in the hands of principals to make staff cuts, find efficiencies, cut fat Distance grants (which all schools and balance their school budgets based earn), $300,000 was moved into Transportation. Under Option 2 the on revenues allocated by the Board.

Two budget alternatives were consid- Coronation and Stettler Middle School will need to recover the entire amount ered, Option 1, proposed by of their debt within next year’s budget.

Administration, in consultation with Stettler Elementary will no longer principals, and Option 2, requested by receive help from the Chairman Board to fund a fullKen Checkel. time kindergarten Voting for Past practice has program. Donalda Option 2 will lose one fullwere Karen been to provide relief to time staff member Holloway who was funded by (Castor), Ken schools facing deficits, but the board last year, Checkel bringing their staff (Coronation, not help them out entirely. complement down Brownfield), by 1.2 FTEs. - John Bailey, Cheri Neitz Coronation School (Donalda, Superintendent will see a number of Erskine) and staff cuts in either Rhonda scenario.

Maginn (Botha, Byemoor). Opposed to the Superintendent Bailey motion were Yvette Cassidy (Big “Past practice has been to provide Valley), Peter Simons (Stettler) and relief to schools facing deficits, but not Patty Dittrick (Stettler).

Option 1 moved money from different help them out entirely,” said John Bailey. At the April 16 meeting he funding silos to support current bus routes in rural areas, offset a good por- reminded trustees that we cannot paint all schools with one brush. tion of the deficits in the Coronation Turn to Penalizes, Pg 2 and Stettler Middle School

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Penalizes schools that made decisions at the appropriate time Cont’d from Pg 1 “Numbers love to be used by government and media because it’s easy but it is not the whole story.” Each school is unique.

Trustee Holloway When making her motion in favour of Option 2, Karen Holloway argued that Option 1 rewards “a school that should have made staff adjustments two years ago and penalizes another school that did make decisions at the appropriate time”.

When asked which schools she was referring to, Holloway said, “Coronation and Brownfield.” “Coronation will have to deal with their deficit some way or the other,” said Holloway. Reserves should be used by schools to provide additional programming. In her concluding remarks she expressed concern about “the optics of $185,000 being transferred into our biggest complex (Stettler).”

Trustee Cassidy Yvette Cassidy supported Option 1 arguing that she is more comfortable with a budget developed by the people closest to individual school situations, rather than Trustees. “If we are a division of schools, let’s take money and spread it where it’s needed,” said Cassidy. She feels Option 1 is fairer and there’s lots of room to help each other. Cassidy noted that extra money is being transferred to Big Valley from money earned primarily by Stettler schools to assist with costly bussing issues in Big Valley. Cassidy also spoke out against school-based reserves, many of which are over the five per cent threshold recommended by the Board.

“Maybe principals would feel a little more confident in using their reserves if they knew the board would be there for them when the unexpected happened.”

Trustee Simons “One day the argument is grants should be distributed the way they are generated, the next day the Board does as it sees fit,” said Peter Simons. In both Options, “we’ve taken $300,000 from Equity of Opportunity grants (of which $150,000 was earned by Stettler students) and moved it into transportation which primarily helps students outside of Stettler.”

Yet in Option 2, the Density Portion of the

Answer to puzzle on page 7.

Equity of Opportunity Grant (which is earned only by schools outside of Stettler) is being given only to schools that earn it. “Grants are provided for the division,” said Simons. “That’s why money generated by Stettler kids is being used to fund rural transportation.” Simons could not support Option 2.

Trustee Dittrick “When we talk about a school (Coronation) that did not make staff changes quick enough, is that fair?”, asked Patti Dittrick. “The superintendent advised the board regularly about the Coronation situation, yet the board did nothing about it.”

Clearview School District’s goal has been to keep as many people in front of students as possible because it’s proven to show better outcomes.

Dittrick also reiterated a number of times her concerns with cash reserves accumulating within individual schools. Derrick did not believe Option 2 balances the

needs of the district and could not support it.

“When we first started talking about the budget, it was agreed everyone was going to share in the pain, but I haven’t seen the sharing of pain in the same way at Central Office”, said Dittrick.

Option, his choice was Option 2.

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Trustee Maginn In voting for Option 2, Rhonda Maginn suggested that the school deficits should be looked at next year. When queried why next year and not this year, Maginn had no response.

Trustee Neitz Cheri Neitz voted for Option 2. “I see all the funding comes from small schools and we are not putting back all the money they earn”, said Neitz. “Our children in rural schools should have opportunity for more programming”.

Chairman Checkel Ken Checkel cast the tiebreaking vote. Although he said he could support either

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ECA Review Reporter Friends and family of students took part in a night of fine food, elegant music and dramatic flare at the Prairie Christian Academy’s (PCA) 5th annual Fine Arts Gala on Thursday, April 25 in Three Hills.

Upon walking into Mount Olive Church, where the event was held, guests were greeted by soft piano music and a display of various art projects by students.

While dinner was being organized appetizers consisting of salmon mousse tartlets, tomato and basil bruschetta bites, marinated mozzarella pinchos and nutty cucumber rounds, were served by students and teachers.

Throughout the evening, parents and friends watched various band performances and drama productions with the high school choir finishing the night off.

The evening was a success according to head coordinator Teresa Schalm, who

New president for Wildrose Constituency The annual general meeting of the Drumheller/Stettler Wildrose Constituency was held in Stettler in March. Guest speaker was Joe Anglin MLA for Rimbey, Rocky Mountain House and Sundre who gave a great presentation in regards to the transmission lines.

MLA Rick Strankman addressed the crowd and fielded questions from the floor. A new executive was elected lead by the new president, Lisa Hansen-Zacharuk.

Lisa is a current counHansen-Zacharuk cillor for the Town of Drumheller, restauranteur and Vice President of the Drumheller Stampede and Agricultural Society.

She is a mother of two girls and is a fifth generation Albertan. “The future of our province is in our hands, either we grasp her and guide her or we release her and flounder,” said Hansen-Zacharuk.

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said last year only 82 tickets were sold while this year there was close to 120. The money raised will be used to help the fine art teachers’ various needs.

“We have asked each of the teachers from the fine arts department to give us a wish list. There are things from paints and paintbrushes to different kinds of paper. And artificial fruit for still life to a field trip for the drama group,” Schalm said.

Randy Wood, principal of PCA said fine arts is a very important part of a Christian school program, so they have a lot of ways students can get involved in the arts such as band, choir, photography, yearbook, drama and art.

Wood said the purpose of the event was not only to raise money but also to give students the chance to show what they can do.

“There are some expenses that really aren’t covered directly by the way school is funded so in order to enhance that program you have to bring in some addition funds. And this is one of the ways we do that,” Wood stated. “It gives a chance to showcase what the kids are able to do, parents and grandparents love to see that, and at the same time we do some fundraising so its kind of a dual benefit.”

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OPINION School Division or division of schools deficit positions so as to deny the government any opportunity to claw back reserves, in hindsight, was not wise. The Board’s encouragement for schools to put Being an elected official is never easy as many adults in front of the students as as there are always competing interests. possible has resulted in unsustainable Such is the case when individual school board trustees must decide on what basis staffing. Now we have lives devastated and how much each school will receive in through layoffs and expectations of parents and students dashed. revenue for the upcoming year.

Part of the Board’s spending frenzy Therein lies much of the divisiveness resulted in Stettler Elementary moving that has been apparent at Clearview School Board meetings for some time and into a full-time kindergarten program even though only half-time funding is which led to a 4 - 3 split vote on the provided by the government. Even the 2013/14 budget. example of Donalda getting a BoardThe government formulizes all revefunded teacher, only to have funding nues. They use per capita formulas and pulled back, will mean Donalda School then add the ‘flavours of the year’ depending on election promises, financial must adjust to a staff loss of 1.2 rather than just a .2 position in 2013/14. windfalls, or bitumen bubbles. These If the majority of board members are include classroom-size initiative grants, concerned about unfair optics perhaps equity-of-opportunity grants, smallschool-by-necessity grants--all calculated Stettler parents should start campaigning to keep their $175,000? That, with unique little formulas.

It would be simple if school boards just however, would guarantee even more distributed the money exactly how it was horrid bus rides for sparsely populated funded by the provincial government and rural schools. It would not be a good thing. maintained a skeleton staff at central Maybe it’s time the parents of the 586 office for government reporting purposes students who attend Coronation and and board support. Clearview, however, Stettler School (only 28 has chosen a model students less than the that centralizes seven smaller schools many services to Now we have lives combined) and the partake advantage of devastated through layoffs ents of the 100 purchasing power, kindergarten kids in efficiencies and and expectations of parents Stettler Elementary synergy and basishould rise up and cally allocates and students dashed. remind board memmoney as they see bers that real kids go to fit. Unfortunately these schools. The board members are board knew exactly what was happening divided on what is ‘fit’. in all three schools every year leading up Administration’s 2013/14 budget (Option 1) proposed assisting Coronation to the 2013/14 budget and did nothing.

Does that mean 686 kids should bear the and Stettler Middle Schools with a good consequences of bad judgments or portion of their deficits and continuing unforeseen expenses or changes to forfinancial support to allow for a full-time mulas that is completely outside their kindergarten in Stettler and support transportation to ensure the same level of control?

Trustee Yvonne Cassidy, representative bus service next year. for Big Valley voted for Option 1 because It was defeated in favour of Option 2 it was prepared by those closest to the which eliminated any extra assistance action (administration and principals) for the Coronation, Stettler Middle or and she thought it was fair. Her vote supStettler Elementary schools. ported helping Coronation and Middle A common theme among those School’s deficit situations, without comspeaking in favour of Option 2 was the pletely bailing them out, so as to hold bad optics around transferring $185,000 them partially responsible. Her vote from small schools into the biggest comupheld the Board’s previous commitment plex (Stettler). Another theme was that to a full-time kindergarten program in Coronation should have made staffing decisions earlier and Option 1 would only Stettler. Her vote meant Stettler would transfer $175,000 of their Equity of penalize those schools that did make the Opportunity Grant to enable rural staffing decisions at the right time. schools to maintain current bus routes.

Option 1 supporters point out that Her vote also meant Big Valley School Stettler schools, in both scenarios, are would forego $20,395 in extra revenue transferring $175,000 from what they (Option 2). It was an impressive show of earned through the Equity of balancing her school’s most critical need Opportunity Grant to support transpor(transportation funding) and letting go of tation which primarily helps rural monies slated for special programming at schools.

And what about the board, should their Big Valley to help other schools in the past decisions and actions also be judged? division.

It’s not too late. The Board is looking It could easily be argued that it was the for budget feedback until the middle of Board who made inappropriate decisions May. over the past few years. Choosing to over-spend and operate in year-over-year Brenda Schimke

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Exams pull down a student’s marks Dear Editor, Every year we see the results of the 50 per cent Diplomas hit Alberta students. (See ‘Hanna Grade 12 students punished’ April 18 issue).

Archaic Alberta is the only province who has Diplomas count as 50 per cent.

British Columbia stopped giving Diplomas in 2011, Ontario dropped them a long time ago and Saskatchewan never had them, and somehow they all produce plenty of smart university grads, doctors, lawyers, veterinarians and so forth.

Why is Alberta so far behind on this?

Every year our kids get slaughtered at Diplomas, still we see no change, instead we have to pay to have our children upgrade at College before they can go on to their chosen careers.

Alberta is proud of its “superior” education, but so proud they aren’t asking the right questions? Why do we have the highest dropout rate in high school and the lowest transfer to post-secondary institutions.

But hey, lucky for us we have Diplomas that count for 50 per cent.

So students that can be on the honour roll from Grade 7-11 miss out in Grade 12. With the added bonus the Government doesn’t have to fund the Rutherford scholarship in Grade 12.

University of Saskatchewan decided that Alberta’s diploma exams in fact do not tell the whole story of how well a student did in high school.

So, when deciding whether to admit an Alberta student, they will now look at all three, class work, diploma exams and the combined mark and take whichever is the highest.

That is how they are determining who gets scholarships. Any parent

Floored by exam content Dear Editor, In response to the letter written by Mr. Clint Hutton (April 18 issue) regarding the Grade 12 diploma exams in the April 18 issue of the ECAReview, I would like to shed a different perspective on the situation.

Diploma exams were originally designed to “level the playing field” to ensure that all students in Alberta were capable of the same level of competency if they complete the Math

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with a student in high school knows how important marks are.

A teenager with good marks in class all year can see his average drop after those exams just enough to be denied from a competitive faculty like engineering, nuclear medicine or whatever they wish to go into for a career. (Hopefully Alberta universities and colleges will follow suit when they are competing with students that have no diploma marks.)

The exams pull down a student’s marks making it less likely for Alberta students to graduate with an A average. Of course, there are always students who do brilliantly on exams, but they are exceptions to the rule.

In lots of cases, these diploma exams, that no other students in the country have to write, lower marks of lots of smart students by a few points and that can make an enormous difference on whether they get into medical school or engineering or other careers.

We have real issues with standardized tests. The affect it has on a 17-year-old is enormous and the mark can affect a student and their selfesteem for the rest of their life.

The government recently cut spending for our children’s education, forcing many rural schools to do split classes. That means students with diploma exams counting 50 per cent will have to be taught with another course happening at the same time. Math 20-1/30-2 or Math 20-1/30-1 and so forth.

Maybe it is time for Archaic Alberta to change! Parents have asked for changes and so far it has fallen on deaf ears. So much for living in a democratic society.

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30-1 exam. When the two marks (school and diploma) are averaged a fair picture of the student’s capability should emerge. NOT! Students are under duress at that time of the year with 3-5 diploma exams back to back, one day after the day. They are stressed about their ability to take exams, they don’t sleep, they cram, they don’t eat and panic usually pervades their soul when they crack the cover of the exam.

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Stettler Legion undergoing a coup Dear Editor, The Legion has been in Stettler for years, started by our returning Veterans and carried on by relatives and caring people. Ceremonies were carried out, bereavements and general good comradeship. The Legion was a place where people met and good comradeship prevailed with eats, drinks and games all for the entertainment of the members and visitors.

This Legion, along with other branches, collected monies for our Vet’s or others in need to improve their lot in life.

The Legion in Stettler carried on for years and with meat-draws, Chase-theQueen and other fundraising activities and was able to keep up repairs, utilities and other expenses and have some reserves in the bank. The members of the Legion attended ceremonies throughout the area including funerals, parades and a host of other activities. The Legion elects people to a committee for decision making and along with the other members strives to keep the Legion going.

Recently due to some unforeseen hardships it seems Command was approached to assist until the Legion could catch up to big costs like a major roof repair but it is

understood there was a plan in place and the roof repairs were already carried out.

At no time did it seem the Legion would have to close the doors. The members could not have foreseen the actions carried out by Command and it is believed most of the members are still in shock.

Command being the ‘over-all bosses’. A high ranking Official in Command called a general meeting and informed members there seemed to be some problems in the Branch’s operation and there were clauses in the Legion By-laws that allowed Command to take over with no questions asked.

Command came in like barn-burners and took over every aspect of the Legion.

They ousted the elected members that form a committee to oversee operations in the Legion and this was carried out some two months before the Branch elections.

The operation of the Legion was put in the hands of three unelected members and through these strong arm tactics one can see members not volunteering, losing faith and quitting.

The next move supposedly carried out

by Command was one of proceeding to the Bank and taking over all funds and assets

that belonged to the Branch. This was carried out without the knowledge of the three members with signing authority and one wonders if this is legitimate. They absconded with all funds and assets and Branch members will never know the amount of money withdrawn at this time.

The members were informed that Branch #59 in Stettler could carry on programs, but with no money how are purchasers for meat-draw, Chase the Queen, alcohol and confectionaries to be purchased?

Command did inform us there would be a General Meeting at the Legion in the future to inform us if the building was to be sold and the monies from the sale would no doubt end up in Command coffers.

Our Veteran’s fought through two World Wars paying the supreme sacrifice so these strong arm tactics would cease and desist. I am sure these same Veterans would not rest easy in the light of these actions.

A disgruntled member, Dave France.

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Doubting my desire to teach diploma subjects Cont’d from Pg 5 So what are they testing – content or the ability to take a test?

The “mark” goal of diploma exams is to have an overall average of 66 per cent meaning that if the student body of Alberta achieves a mark higher then the diploma was obviously too easy. Test questions which result in a 100 per cent achievement level are deemed too easy and are thrown out instead of looking at them as a “hey, I got that!”

At least one question is written so that only 10 per cent of the student body will be able to answer it correctly. When the “designing” of the diploma is such that it trips up the

student instead of augmenting and boosting their cumulative learning skills, you wonder what is going through the minds of people writing these exams and the government bodies approving these exams.

Students have lost entrance scholarships, Rutherford scholarships and Academic Awards because they had a bad day, were stressed, are terrible at test taking, ran out of time or didn’t understand the questions being asked.

I feel for Mr. Hutton’s daughter because I, too, teach Math 30-1 and was floored at the content on the exam and its total irrelevance to what was in my curriculum – so floored

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There are online courses available for students to relearn the concepts on their own and weekend diploma cram sessions students can enroll in. The whole idea of students needing to retake the course stems from the fact that it results in more money for the division.

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The villain of the piece is the author himself Cont’d from Pg 6 While there are many autobiographies in which the author paints him or herself in an unflattering light, there is almost always an escape clause of some sort - a way of writing that says, “What I did was pretty terrible, but it was also kid of clever, wasn’t it?�

A wink, so to speak, to the reader indicating that of course the author is being self-deprecating and wasn’t nearly as bad as he or she seems.

There is none of this in McGregor’s book. It is stark honesty and the villain of the piece is himself.

Which isn’t to say that there aren’t a few minor villains who appear, and since they are all local people, most of whom are still alive and well, the first question I had to ask McGregor was, “Do you have any friends left?�

Although not a man who looks like he laughs easily, he chuckles at the question. “Well, I thought I’d have some enemies here, but it’s been well received.�

Of course, its only been out for a while.

There’s still time for retributions.

The book was three and a half years in the making, but it was prompted, as was so much in McGregor’s life, by tragedy. “What started the book was when my brother-in-law got killed when his motorcycle hit a moose. It hit me pretty hard. I was sitting in a motor home at the funeral and there was a blank journal my daughter had bought for me. I’d wanted to write a book since I was a teenager, I guess.�

The beginning of the book came relatively easily. “I started writing in this journal and the first chapter came. I wrote quite a bit.

And then you get into those blindspots.

And then I just started telling the story of the family. I got into more of me and what had happened and the ups and downs of the oil patch and the ups and downs of the bi-polar, and they fit together.�

I say that McGregor is the main villain of the book, but in reality the bi-polar disease from which he suffered for so long without diagnosis is a more subtle and and destructive villain. “The bi-polar thing I thought would be a good thing to put in there, that anybody else who read it would have more of an understanding of it than I ever had.�

It wasn’t until he went for rehab several decades ago that the truth came out. “There was a nurse there from a psychiatric hospital and she picked it up right away. She told me I didn’t have as much of an alcohol problem as a bi-polar problem.

Or a manic-depressive – it wasn’t called bi-polar then. “I didn’t like the sounds of that. The medical doctor I had was working with this nurse at the hospital, so he had a good understanding of it. And he started me off in the right direction. Lithium. But the mistake he made was saying that in your late 50s and 60s you’ll no longer have that problem. But he was wrong.�

While the diagnosis helped to a degree, it wasn’t the solution it might have been in a TV movie-of-the-week. “There were ups and downs there too. I went back into drinking again. And the drinking and the bi-polar don’t mix. It took a tragic accident before I realized that I couldn’t do this anymore. That was a car accident I had.�

That too is in the book.

The book is essentially framed in chronological order, but there are also themes to each chapter, such as “Poor, Poorer and Poorest,� “My First Bus, Love and Dog,� and “A Friend, a Cop, a Mentor and a Tormentor.� In addition, the paragraphs and chapters are often very short - almost choppy. “The book, A Million Little Pieces

by James Frey – I really liked that book and the way he did it. The sentences were short. Only one word sometimes. And I just went from story to story and tried to keep them in order. And the framework was just to tell stories of my life.�

The framework, in fact, makes it an easy read that belies the difficulty of its brutal honesty. How, I ask, does one go about writing with such honesty? “Well, I wrote it as I felt it,� he says. “I guess I just bared my soul and wrote. When I drank a fair bit, I’d sit down and write for a whole day sometimes. Think and write. It got hard on me. It was hard on my mind to go

back into that stuff and bring it out.

It was harder than talking about it.

When I write it seems to all come out of me. More real.�

The hardest part, however, was writing the ending. “The rough spot was at the end. I was going through one of these episodes when I left my business and my wife and family. I felt I’d put them through enough, that I didn’t want to put them through anymore. I knew that if I’d stayed I was going to destroy all of that. To pull out of that and now to deal with it is hard.�

It is a remarkable piece of work by a local “boy gone bad,� but with the integrity and strength of character to confront his mistakes and make his life a lesson for others. In the end I come away feeling that I’ve met someone of remarkable stature and worry that too few people will ever read his book and come to know him.

And that would be a shame.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep can be ordered online in paperback from Ex Libris and Amazon and in ebook editions from Coles.

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1-800-461-7632; www. unitedhomescanada. com. 148 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie.

CROSS Country Homes. Check out our show homes that are ready for spring possession. Or Custom build in only 6 weeks to match your own inspiration! Visit us in Acheson. 780-4708000; www.crosscountryhomes.com.

FOR RENT FOR RENT in Sedalia, Ab. 3 + 2 bedrm home, 1 1/2 bath, large kitchen. Detached double insulated heated garage, all on 4 well treed lots. Rent $800/m + utilities, or for sale for $45,000. Call Effie Thornton, 403-8543656.

Stettler Mini Storage Household, furniture, business records, etc.

Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter.

OWNERS: Reg & Darlene Hunter

MISC 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.

Ribstone Creek Accounting Solutions

Lois Rodvang Certified QuickBooks Specialist 403-578-3295 Specializing in monthly accounting for farms and small business DISCONNECTED phone? Phone Factory Home Phone Service.

No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features & unlimited long distance available.

Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca BUILDING for sale.

Two unclaimed steel buildings. Must be sold. One is 40x80.

Great savings! Hurry, these won’t last. Go direct. Rocket Steel Canada. 1-877-2182661.

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WHITE Spruce trees for sale. 4 - 6 foot $35 each. 6 - 8 foot $45 each. Delivered and planted. Delivery extra.

403-305-8201.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course Instructor available at your convenience. For more information contact 403742-4405/403-740-6370

NOVA Scotia’s Eastern Shore waterfront lots for sale. Excellent climate near the Atlantic Ocean. Three bedroom house for sale or rent; www.sawmilllanding. com; waterfront@bellaliant.net. 1-902-5222343. 1-902-3284338.

Big Tree • Chain Saw Work • Tree Trimming, Topping, 50 ft. Reach Basket Truck • Pressure Washing, Houses, Farm Equipment, Barns.

Will Go Anywhere (403) 578-2135 (403) 575-0289 Coronation, AB STEEL Building Blowout Clearance Sale! 20x22 $4,188.

25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6, 860. 32x44 $8,795.

40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

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.

NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT. 1-800566-6899 ext. 400OT. SPRUCE tree sale!

Starting at $69. - 6 ft.

Larger sizes available, 50 tree minimum order. Perfect for front yard, wind or privacy hedge. Call 1-778436-8776 or email: mk1786@telus.net.

COLORADO Blue Spruce: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30).

Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping.

Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

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METAL roofing & siding. Best prices! 36�

Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-2638254.

2004 SEBRING Touring, 180,500 kms, excellent condition.

Asking $3500. obo. Ph. after six weekdays, anytime on the weekends, 403-779-2536.

Farm & Acreage

FOR SALE: Full line of logging equipment ready for work.

Timberjack feller buncher, Timberjack buncher, John Deere excavator, John Deere delimbers, Timberjack skidders, Timberjack skidder, 530b wheel skidders, Caterpillar Cat 16 ft. blade and attachments. Kamatsu PC 300 log loader, 4 log trailers with Jeeps.

Call Bill or Glen 780482-5273.

SECURITY • Wireless Driveway Alarms • Calving/Foaling barn Cameras • Video Surveillance • Rear View Cameras for RV’s, Trucks, Combines, Seeders, Sprayers and Augers.

(Mounted on magnet) Free Shipping.

403-616-6610 • Calgary, AB SCRAP farm machinery and vehicles. Yard clean-up of metals. We pay cash for large amounts. Call 780-9189000.

AFFORDABLE hay sheds protect your hay from the weather with a strong hay shed.

Best service & prices with Alberta-based Integrity Post Structures. Start building sooner than you think? Free quote now at 1-866-974-7678; www.

IntegrityPostStructures. com.

BOOK your farm building now protect your equipment with an affordable building.

New concrete post only available from Integrity Post Structures. Get started now with a free quote to build now! www.

IntegrityPostStructures. com. 1-866-974-7678.

2008 DODGE Ram 3500 Mega cab, dually SLT. 137,000 kms., 6 sp. auto, emaculate, original owner. Have all service records, $29,000. 403-7405354.

MOTOCYCLES 2005 HARLEY Davidson for sale, 23, 686 km, 12, 500 obo.

Call 403-578-4249 evenings.

FEED & SEED CERTIFIED Morgan oat seed, 99% germ.

Call Echo Ridge Seeds, 403-883-2503 Stettler.

HEATED canola, buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup� Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

LIVESTOCK SILVER Shadow Charolais bulls. Easycalving: All herd-sires have been proven on heifers. Gainability: 205 day wts 745825lbs (without creep feed). Quiet disposition. Excellent haircoats. Will be semen tested and delivered.

Off farm sales only.

Coffee is always on.

Ph. (780) 853-2587 Vermilion, AB. YEARLING registered Red & Black Angus bulls, born Feb. Semen tested & delivered.

Heifer & cow bulls. $2500, Bellshill Angus, Darrell & Lorraine Davidson. 780-8881087, 780-888-1374.

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UNREGISTERED Red Angus bulls for sale, born April, light birth weight, semen tested, $1800. Bellshill Angus, Darrell & Lorraine Davidson. 780-8881087, 780-8881374.

FOR Sale. Purebred 2 year-old Charolais bulls. Horned & polled.

Semen tested, ready to go. Red factor & Whites, thick & sound.

For more information contact Ralph Thornton, Sharp Hills Ranch Ltd., Sedalia, Ab. Ph. 403-577-2480 or cell 403-664-0731.

FOR Sale. Red and Black Angus yearling heifer bulls, $1800. Ed & Blaine Davidson, Lougheed, Ab. Phone 780-384-2354, 780888-2123, cell 780888-7585.

Employment Opportunity

BFI Canada Inc. Is looking for a

Full Time Truck Driver must have class 1 license.

Drivers abstract is required.

To work Monday to Friday.

Please fax resume to Fax: 403-578-3313 or email to wtorney@wsii.ca or jrush@wsii.ca The applicant will be called for interview, if not called the position is filled.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Stettler Boston Pizza is now accepting applications for

Full & Servers, Part-Time Cooks & Cooks Hosts We offer flexible hours and benefits are available.

APPLY IN PERSON TODAY!

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Trailer Repair • Brakes • Wiring • • Wheel Bearing Repacks •

Service to all light trailers • Stock trailers • • Flat decks • RVs •

G.P.L. Tractor Service Gordon Long 403-575-3863

Your Calling is at

Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Castor is looking for:

Therapy Aide Department: Recreation/Rehabilitation Permanent Part Time • FTE: 0.40 Competition Number: CF-13009-CS Date Closed: -AY , 2013 Salary Range: $17.77 - $21.50/hour in accordance with AUPE GSS Collective Bargaining Agreement Hours of work: Two days/week 8:00 am – 4:15 pm (7.75 hrs) Please send resumes to: Marilyn.Weber@covenanthealth.ca

For information or to apply, visit www.CovenantHealth.ca/careers/CastorOpportunities.html Human Resources Toll Free: 1-877-450-7555

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CovenantHealthCareers@covenanthealth.ca

Tuesday, May 7 10 am - 4 pm Killam Arena, Killam AB Open to parents, general public seeking employment or looking for employment skills

STUDENTS • FREE TRANSPORTATION

Business & Industry

Looking to showcase careers or trades to the students? In need of employees?

Contact Kimberley at 780-385-2233 to book or • Resumes done on site free on face book at Tri-County Job & Career Fair. (by ‘Business IQ’ of Camrose) Your job postings will run prior and • Fill out an evaluation and be ENTERED IN A DRAW post the event with Alberta Works from schools in the 3 counties (Flagstaff, Beaver & Paintearth). Urge your school to book your tour!

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LAKEFORD Polled Herefords Red Angus Top Quality Bulls Semen Tested “Ready to WORK for You” Contact: Dave 780-385-2226 Dan 780-385-2298 Killam, AB SOUTH Devon Bulls.

Black & red, two year olds and yearlings.

South Devon/Angus and South Devon/ Gelbvieh yearlings. $1900 - 2500, 403-5662467, dmrranching@ gmail.com SIMMERON Simmentals, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood lines, very quiet, muscled.

780-913-7963.

TENDERS LAND Parcel Sale by Tender SW 17-2829W1 RM of Shell River, MB. 80 acres hay/pasture/bush for farm/recreation acreage. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Closes 05/17/2013. 204-9377054 (Roy).

WANTED WANTED pasture for rent for mares and colts. Rod 403-7404723, 403-579-2483.

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BUSINESS OPPT HERBAL Magic Franchise for sale in Stettler. Canada’s Largest Weight loss Company. Excellent business opportunity to work under the Herbal Magic Franchise framework. Processes, policies and procedures are already in place to ensure your success. A detailed list of all assets included in the sale will be provided to prospective buyers. (Does not include building) Please contact Shantel for inquires: shantelbaker@telus.net MATCO Tools is looking for franchisees in your area. Professional products with a complete business system available to support you in becoming your own boss. Home based business; training & support programs.

More information call 778-387-4666; www. gomatco.com.

HELP WANTED LOOKING for a responsible, hard working, reliable and friendly individual with air brakes ticket to operate an Okanagan Fresh Fruit stand in Forestburg, Castor, Coronation area from mid June to mid October. Competitive wages, great hours.

Please contact Jackie @ 403-894-9794.

HOUSEKEEPING help required at Frontier Hotel, Coronation. Call Cheng 403-578-3000.

LEVEL 2 Water and Waste Water Operator required for Elinor Lake Resort. Call 780-6233993.

WORKERS for gravel crushing operation in east central Alberta.

Skilled or will train.

Experienced foreman also needed. Email: fitzcons@telus.net. Fax 780-842-5556. Phone 780-842-5227.

PYRAMID Corporation is now hiring!

Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780955-HIRE. MEAT Manager, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat.

You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear” security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-4475781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca.

REQUIRED immediately - Labourer for water well drilling firm, located S.E. of St. Paul, Alberta. Variable shifts.

Must have Class 3 drivers licence, drivers abstract required. Fax resume to 780-6452880 or 780-645-1114.

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.

SOBEYS grocery store now hiring Meat Wrappers. Full-time & part-time hours available. Please fax resume to: 780-8752103. Mail or drop off at: 4227 - 45 Ave., Lloydminster, AB, T9V 2E9.

DRIVERS wanted.

Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail experience needed! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits package.

Skills needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid licence with air brake endorsement.

Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www. sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. Do not fill in city or state.

ASSISTANT parts manager. Busy GM dealership in High River, south of Calgary.

Minimum 4 years experience a must. Excellent benefits, salary, bonus.

Send resume: doug@ highcountrychev.com.

Fax 403-652-3880.

AN Alberta oilfield construction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction 780-723-5051.

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 1-403729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets.

CENTRAL Peace Natural Gas Co-op Ltd. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator.

Experience, safety tickets an asset.

Clean valid driver’s licence required.

Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet. net. Fax 780-8642044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.

mes JaMARSHALL TRUCKING LTD. Is Seeking

Class 1 Drivers Home every night.

Based close to Stettler.

Safety Tickets required.

WANTED - Water & Vacuum Truck Operators. Class 3 w/Q-endorsement, H2S, First Aid, PST, CSTS. Mechanically inclined. Day-rate benefits. Fax 403-934-3487.

Email: reception@ mjswaterhauling.com.

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PLAY and work in prime recreation area.

Sobeys Sylvan Lake is hiring Assistant Department Managers in Bakery, Meat, Produce and Grocery.

Apply today at www. sobeyscareers.ca.

Career Opportunity in Hardisty

DISPATCHER for gravel trucks and low-bed equipment hauling.

Check out our website for full details www.GCSenergy.ca Email or fax resume to: resumes@GCSenergy.ca or (780) 888-2100

Send resume, driver's abstract and references to: Fax: 403-742-8834 Email: info@jmtltd.ca

ALL Round employee required for tavern and cooking in a small town friendly hotel in Youngstown, Alberta.

Full-time, room included. Call Marg 403-8579134.

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$100 - $400 cash daily for landscaping work!

Competitive, energetic, honesty a must; PropertyStarsJobs. com.

Stettler Seed Cleaning Plant is looking for a self-motivated energetic individual for their plant.

Mechanical aptitude required.

Some farm knowledge a must.

Computer skills an asset.

Must have good ‘People Skills’ as dealing with a diverse group. This is a great opportunity for long term employment in a great community.

Salary negotiable. Benefits after 90 days.

Email resume to bobanderson67@hotmail.com Fax resumes to 403-742-2925 or apply in person

For more information contact Crystal @ 403-742-9587

Clark Builders requires

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

Labourers, Industrial Painters, Sandblasters, and Welders. 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

FOREMEN for projects in the Medicine Hat & Brooks areas.

Must have commercial Construction experience.

Contact us at: 1-877-416-6815 Email: careers@clarkbuilders.com Fax: 1-888-403-3051

Clark Builders requires

Carpenters, Apprentices & Labourers with Equipment Experience for projects in the Medicine Hat & Brooks areas.

Must have commercial Construction experience.

Contact us at: 1-877-416-6815 Email: careers@clarkbuilders.com Fax: 1-888-403-3051

MAVERICK OILFIELD SERVICES LTD.

Maverick Oilfield Services is the leading provider of Oil & Gas Construction and Transportation Services. Delivering safe, efficient, innovative quality solutions with our highly skilled team.

Maverick Oilfield Services Ltd. is seeking a

Journeyman or Registered Apprentice HEAVY BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR HARDISTY, ALBERTA Hydrovac Operator/Driver Do you want to be part of a ground breaking team that offers great working conditions, comprehensive compensation and have fun at the same time?

We are currently looking for the right people to fill the position(s) of operator/ driver in the hydrovac/ vac industry to service the tank farm in Hardisty, Alberta. We are a different kind of hydrovac company – we strive to do the best job possible at all times for our customers.

The people we are looking for are self-motivated, take pride in their work and feel a sense of accomplishment on a job well done.

If you believe you have the right attitude for the job requirements, please apply with confidence to: hr@reconna.ca or fax to 780.888.2211.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

for its operations for lifting, moving oilfield equipment, materials, over dimensional loads, etc. within Company service and cost objectives.

Candidate must possess the following skills and responsibilities: • A minimum of 2 years oilfield experience in Class 1A driving as a ticketed Journeyman or registered apprentice • Experience training is considered an asset • Creative and energetic personality with a positive professional attitude • Experience in the National Safety Code as applied in Alberta and capable to follow all regulations • Ability to multi-task • Exceptional communication and customer service skills • Committed to Safety • Capable to work in a flexible schedule • Ability to operate Company equipment efficiently and safely to provide superior customer service Candidate would have the following duties: • Operating 20 to 45 tonne Boom trucks • Tractor-trailer, extended length tractor-trailer combination, • Documentation knowledge of driver logbook, crane logbook, bill of lading, inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trip reports, accident or incident reports.

• Load chart reading and lift planning • Ability to follow all operating procedures and safe rigging practices If you have these qualifications and you are looking for a rewarding career, please apply today by sending a resume, safety tickets and drivers abstract.

Fax 780-753-2453 or phone 1-780-753-2992, or drop off resume at 3808-52 Ave., Provost, AB

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HELP WANTED HIRING on site manager in Bruderheim for all inclusive apartments. Call DMG Asset Management and Realty Ltd. 780992-2005.

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.

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Financing and student loans available.

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AUCTIONS COLLECTOR Car Auction! 6th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 10 - 11, Grey Eagle Casino.

Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome.

Consign today 1-888296-0528 ext. 102; EGautions.com.

MEIER - 2 day Classic Car & Truck Auction.

Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 11 a.m.

Both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. 150 Classics. Consign today, call 780-4401860.

COMING EVENTS THE Village of Elnora is celebrating 100 years. June 21 2013 is registration @ 6:00 pm and music; June 22, 2013, is a fun filled day with pancake breakfast, parade, show and shine, historic walk, afternoon tea, roast beef supper, evening filled with entertainment, fireworks; June 23, 2013, pancake breakfast and outdoor church. For more information call Elnora Village office @ 403773-3922 or email elnoravl@platinum.ca URBAN Farm sale, Sat. May 25, 2013, 11-3 pm, Red Deer Westerner Agri-Center West. Hosted by Canadian Heritage Breeds (CHB). To reserve vendor space for livestock, agri-products, perennials, etc., contact Liz Munro 403391-8697. Everything from poultry, turkeys, waterfowl, game birds, pigeons, rabbits, antiques, bedding plants, perennials, starter vegetables, art and crafts. www.canadianheritagebreeds. com AMISK School Kindergarten Open House/Information and Registration for the 2013/14 school year Tuesday, May 7 at 7 pm. Child needs to be age 5 by March 1, 2014. Call the Amisk School for more information 780-856-3771.

Drop by the school 4911-53 Street or email the principal at colette.johnson@ btps.ca NICONNA’S Greenhouse opening May 1. Nick & Donna Kozak, 780-879-2240.

11067-602 sec. rd., 13 1/4 miles east of Alliance. 1 3/4 miles west of junction sec. rd. #872 & sec. rd. #602. Large variety of bedding plants, herbs, vegetables. Also urns & hanging baskets.

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous meetings Saturdays, 8 p.m.

Coronation Evangelical Free Church basement. Call Bill 403-5755131 or Kathy 403578-3909.

MIXED wedding shower for Roxanne Van Hecke & Mike Field at Battle Bend School, on May 4th, 2013 @ 1:30 pm. Daughter of Pat & Ernie Van Hecke.

Everyone welcome.

SERVICES MONEYPROVIDER. COM. $500 loan and +.

No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure.

1-877-776-1660.

BANK said no? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-4378437, Belmor Mortgage.

IS YOUR criminal record limiting your future? Want it gone?

Have it removed today! Canada’s #1 record removal providers since 1989.

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Employment Opportunity Hanna Chrysler Ltd. has a position available for an

Accounting Manager Accounting experience or training definite assets. Excellent opportunities for job diversification and advancement.

Apply in person, fax 403-854-2845, or e-mail chrysler@telusplanet.net.

References required.

Stettler is now hiring a Full Time

Produce Manager and a Part Time

Grocery/Meat Clerk Please Apply Within

M.D. Of Provost No. 52

UTILITIES OFFICER The M.D. of Provost No. 52 is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Utilities Officer Responsible for the monitoring and operation of the M.D.’s water and sewer systems, the successful candidate will be highly motivated, able to work independently and attentive to detail.

Previous experience, certification or training in the operation of water and wastewater systems is considered an asset.

Interested parties may submit a detailed resume with a minimum of three references to: Tyler Lawrason Administrator M.D. of Provost No. 52 tlawrason@mdprovost.ca 4504-53rd Avenue Provost, AB T0B 3S0 (780) 753-2434

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Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

DO YOU need to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

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Call or email us with your News & Photos: office@ECAreview.com • 403-578-4111

A&W is a Canadian success story with over 700 franchised restaurants across Canada. Canalta Food Services Ltd. is a major A&W franchisee, owning and operating 32 restaurants across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Our location at Stettler is now hiring a

RESTAURANT MANAGER. All levels of experience are welcome. This job will require work in inventory management, scheduling, sales projection, human resource management, and financial management.

As an A&W employee you receive: • An opportunity to advance and grow within CMJ Foods Ltd. • Food discounts • Competitive pay (annual salary 42,000/year paid weekly, opportunity for quarterly bonuses) • A great working Climate • Health Benefits (eligible after 6 months) Apply now at aw.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!

- The Team at A&W

Prism Integrated Solutions Inc. in Forestburg is looking to fill the following positions: • Journeyman / apprentice welders • Service and Vent Assembly Tech • QC / Safety Manager Experience a must • Shop Labor Hands Wages based on experience.

Competitive benefit package

Email resumes to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

M.D. of Wainwright No. 61 Associate Superintendent, Business and Finance Clearview Public Schools (Clearview School Division No. 71) Competition # 5541

Employment Opportunity

ECA REVIEW

We invite applications for the position of Associate Superintendent, Business and Finance.

Clearview Public Schools (Clearview School Division No. 71), headquartered in Stettler, Alberta, is a dynamic school jurisdiction serving the diverse educational needs of approximately 2,500 rural and urban students in 22 distinctive and unique school communities (including Outreach Schools and 8 Hutterite Colonies). The Jurisdiction’s Board of Trustees takes pride in the success of their students, a very comprehensive range of successful educational programs, a qualified and committed staff and interactive parent communities. Annual expenditures are approximately $32 million.

Reporting to the Superintendent/CEO, the Associate Superintendent, Business and Finance is responsible for the overall management of the Division’s business and financial affairs as well as Maintenance, Facilities, Transportation and Central Office support staff.

As the ideal candidate, you will have an undergraduate degree in management, commerce or a related field and a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CPA or CGA) as well as five to ten years of experience with at least three years at a senior management level, preferably in an educational environment.

A CSBO designation is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. In addition, you will have a clear pattern of ongoing professional and personal development to support a senior executive role in education.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal record check and child intervention check prior to employment commencing. Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume quoting competition number, along with three professional references, that have agreed to be contacted, to Clearview Public Schools (Clearview School Division No. 71), Attn: D. Larsen, 5031-50 Street, PO Box 1720, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0. Faxes may be forwarded to (403)742-1388. Applications may also be sent electronically to: dlarsen@clearview.ab.ca.

Visit our website at http://www.clearview.ab.ca/ This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified; however applications received prior to May 10, 2013 are assured of careful consideration.

ROAD OILING FOREMAN The M.D. of Wainwright is seeking the services of an energetic and qualified individual to manage and effectively execute the M.D.’s road oiling and terracem program. The Road Oiling Foreman reports directly to the Director of Transportation, and is responsible for the effective management and administration of all assigned oiling and terracem programs/projects, agreements, addressing/responding to public inquiries and ensuring all operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner. This position also conducts and supervises the M.D.’s dust control program.

Qualifications: • Finishing grader experience on road construction is required; • Experience in construction equipment operation and maintenance is required; • Minimum of a Class 5 drivers license is required; • Effective interpersonal and communication skills; • Experience as a Foreman or Supervisor is a definite asset; • Experience working with terracem for road stabilization is a definite asset; • Experience working with road oiling is a definite asset.

This position is a permanent full-time position and the M.D. of Wainwright offers a competitive wage that will commensurate with the candidate’s level of training and experience. A complete job description is available in the M.D. policy manual or may be obtained at the M.D. Public Works Office. Applications and resumes outlining experience and qualifications will be received at the M.D. of Wainwright Administration Office. Please send resumes attention: “Road Oiling Foreman Competition”.

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the second year. Last year there was spon- hosted day one. sorship of $120 to go toward ACWW The WI is getting into the finishing projects. There are three main areas that details for the 100th anniversary celebraare funded by the group, Women Feed the tion on June 30. Train tickets are World, Water For All and special projects.

The fire department was out to a fire on Saturday afternoon.

On Sunday, Peter and I went to Wainwright to have lunch with old friends and neighbours, Jim and Freela Brown.

They live in Lloydminster now but we meet half way a couple of times a year for a good visit.

There were about 30 delegates to Presbytery for the meeting in Alliance on Wednesday. The Coronation Presbytery meets four times a year in different charges around the area. The April meeting is a two day affair. Forestburg

The community was saddened by the untimely passing of Gerry Hofer this week. Deepest sympathy goes out to his two daughters, Brittany and Carlie and their mother, Lynda Anderson.

I’m sorry to report that Terry Clark is in hospital. Best wishes for a complete recovery, Terry.

Congratulations to Natasha Rust and Codie Beres upon the birth of a baby girl.

Anna Michelle was born April 25 in Stettler. She weighed eight pounds 5.5 ounces. She is the first grandchild for the Rusts and the second for Gramma Michelle Beres.

Facebook has been full of RIP’s from George Jones fans this week.

The hotel site was cleaned up this week. There has been two big holes filled with debris from the fire since December. Track hoes were used to clean it out and then fill it in with dirt.

One of the machines had the misfortune to get too close to the edge and flip on it’s side.

That created quite a Pump failure or sewer issues between regular cleaning point of interest as get the same lower price versus a non-program the uprighting operation took place. customer who is charged a per hour rate.

Lydia Thoen, sister-in-law of Hazel Wold and aunt of Len Wold died at Blind Bay, BC where she had lived for many years. She was 102.

ACWW’s Women Walk the World took place on Monday, April 29. A group from Alliance joined for

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Your dream garden in eight steps Creating the garden of your dreams means either calling on the services of a landscape professional or diving headfirst into the project yourself. Of course, landscaping a yard requires a great deal of time, but it is definitely a great opportunity to let your imagination run wild.

Before you get down to work, here is a list of all the necessary steps to follow to turn your dream into reality.

1. Planning is vital

Use your survey or certificate of location to check the site for any easements.

Take note of hours of full and partial sunshine, undesirable views, which corners to highlight and which to hide. Find out about current municipal regulations concerning landscaping. Have your soil analyzed, locate the areas that are exposed to wind, and determine your hardiness zone.

priority to the jobs that require qualified workers and any machinery (pool, water garden, parking area). Establish a r ea l i s t i c t i m et a b l e t h a t t a k es y ou r budget and your time availability into consideration.

6. Consult the experts

Landscaping is an investment that could increase the value of your property. Don’t hesitate to consult an expert if you have any questions. It is better to spend a few dollars straight away rather than have to redo already completed work.

7. Stay in control

From the moment your garden starts

2. Identify your needs

How will you use the space? Do you want to install a pool or a spa? Do you need space for a children’s playground? Would you like to create a water garden or a dining area? Hang a hammock or plant a vegetable garden?

Think carefully about all your needs.

3. Make a plan

Using a pencil, eraser, and graph paper, draw a scaled plan of your property. Include the house, shed, pathways, driveway, and any trees and shrubs you want to keep. Then add all the elements of your new layout, taking into account the vegetation and structures you wish to include. Don’t be afraid to sketch out a variety of plans; it’s easier to make changes on paper than it is once the work has started.

4. Choose your plants w ith care

Before buying anything, take the time to make a list of all the plants you have chosen, including the hours of sunshine they need and the care they require. Be sure to consider the size of the vegetation once it has reached maturity — this is especially important if you want to plant trees and shrubs.

5. Spread out the work

Spread the work out over more than a year so that your project doesn’t develop into a source of stress. Give

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The last rule is definitely the best: have fun! Make the most of your dream yard and enjoy your favorite pastimes there. You deserve it!

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upkeep, and gardeners can be hired for weeding and for bigger seasonal jobs.

to take shape, you will have to start maintaining it. No-maintenance gardens are a bit of a myth. Weeding, watering, and pruning can take either a few minutes every day or a few hours once a week —so, don’t wait for the work to pile up. Learn to delegate; family members can contribute to yard

• Apple (Norland & Dexter Jackson) • Evans Cherry (Tree) • Evans Cherry (MultiStem) • Nanking Cherry (Red & White) • Plum Cherry (Manor & Convoy) • Saskatoon (Smoky) • Has Kap (Honeyberry) (Borealis & Tundra)) • Raspberry (Wyoming Black)(Non-suckering)

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• Potentilla (Abbotswood, Pink Beauty, Mango Tango) • Dogwood (Morden Amber, Siberian Pearls, Sibirica Variegated) • Spirea (Neon Flash, Magic Carpet, Flaming Mound) • Ninebark (Darts Gold, Diablo, Summer Wine, Snowfall) • Hydrangea (Pee Gee) • Caragana (Globe, Pygmy) • Burning Bush (Chicago Fire) • Honeysuckle (Arnold Red) • Mockorange (Snowbelle) • Currant (Golden) • Viburnum (Mohican) • Lilac (Beauty of Moscow, Villosa, Royalty, Tinkerbell, Korean Dwarf, Josee - reblooming)

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A flower garden is the perfect place for stimulating the senses, especially the sense of smell. Breathing in the many different fragrances of a garden takes us on a trip down memory lane, as we recall precious bouquets and nature walks we’ve had in the past. Whether the flowers’ scent is spicy, light, or sweet, it always awakens an emotional response. You’ve probably already noticed that wherever you go, people love to wander flowered yards, inhaling the scents and asking the names of the varieties.

If you would like to create a heavenlyscented flower garden, it must be sheltered from strong winds. Warmth is an important factor in dispersing fragrance, so be sure to place cut flowers from your garden (or your fragrant potted plants) on a patio

or windowsill where they will catch lots of sun.

Look for fragrant varieties such as these: centaurea, an annual with a musky fragrance; heliotrope, with its purple vanilla-scented flowers; wallflowers, which are well known for their spicy fragrance; and cosmos, particularly cosmos atrosanguineus (chocolate cosmos), which has a unique and pleasant scent.

In addition to those four annuals, many varieties of roses, lilies, and day lilies deserve consideration. And don’t forget that many plants announce their presence through their scented foliage, such as monarda (bee balm), thyme, sage, verbena, and lavender.

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• Oranges are fall tones par excellence.

They create an illusion of warmth and light before the arrival of winter. Even greater warm effects can be achieved by combining orange with yellow or red.

• Green is the colour of life and spring rebirth. It is said to be the most restful colour for the eyes. Different tones of green can be the basis of a beautiful yard all on its own.

• White expresses elegance and refinement. This colour always adds a touch of radiance and freshness to a yard.

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For the last few years, the LPGA Tour was struggling for attention in the U.S. when the Americans were being overwhelmed by the South Koreans and Japanese stars. The women’s tour dropped to a low of 23 tournaments two years ago, but Whan’s work has pulled that number up to 28 this year and it will apparently be 30 or 32 next year. The sterling play of Lewis has had quite a bit to do with the increase in American fan interest.

Jingoistic Americans start paying more attention when one of their own is creating headlines. Advertisers follow.

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When Stacy Lewis was 11 years old and afflicted with scoliosis, an ailment that required her back to be outfitted Penton with a metal brace for 18 hours a day for seven years to correct curvature of the spine, it’s almost inconceivable to consider that she would one day be the No. 1 ranked female golfer in the world.

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While Thompson’s career has shown occasional sparks, and Cristie Kerr and Michelle Wie have the potential to become America’s best, it is little Stacy Lewis who has beaten the odds and become the country’s — and for a couple of weeks, at least — the world’s best.

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Major Price Reduction $10,000 Cash Back to purchaser 4914 Norfolk Ave. Coronation 1440 sqft double wide on 4 lots located close to all amenities. 3 bedrooms, large walk in closet in master bedroom, 2 bathrooms one 4 piece one 3 piece, separate laundry area, front and back covered decks, fenced yard , 2 storage sheds, fruit trees, 6 appliances and window coverings. Reduced $90,000 $79,900 All Offers Considered

SW3-3710-W4 County of Paintearth Home 1/4 located 7 miles north and east of Coronation. This property features a 2450 sqft 3 level split, a double detached garage with work shop, an older hip roof barn and other out buildings. The yard has a gorgeous well developed stand of trees featuring numerous pine. Land currently under summer fallow. Listed for $425,000

305 Waterloo Street Veteran OPEN HOUSE 610 sqft 3 bedroom bungalow on a large Sunday May 12 1-4 PM 100 x 125 ft lot. Includes all appliances, pt of NW31-35-9-W4 fenced yard, fire pit & garden shed. Currently Approx. 6.29 acres located east of Coronation. rented. Listed for $35,000 3165 sqft 1 1/2 storey home. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, patio, deck, wood fireplace, major above grade renos! The exterior features well developed landscaping and an insulated and heated shop with a 12 foot overhead door. Listed for $459,900 Go 214 Lucknow Street Veteran- to screasy.ca to view interior 1220 sqft 3 bedroom bungalow located on photos of this BEAUTIFUL acreage! a corner lot. Includes all appliances and window coverings. Features a fenced yard, mature trees and an insulated/heated and cement floored double detached garage.

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Built in 2008 this home is on the 2nd floor and is a corner unit overlooking the 9th hole of the Coronation Golf course. Some of the features are Custom cabinets, Jacuzzi tub in the main bath, Large walk in closet and ensuite in the master bedroom. Large laundry room, Murphy bed in 2nd bedroom. The complex itself offers an elevator, under building heated parking, exercise and games room with kitchenette for those family get togethers. If your looking for the quiet life here it is.

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Pt of NE 34-37-10-W4 - 12.59 acres County of Paintearth - excellent 1848 sqft home 4 bedrooms, office, 2nd kitchen, fireplace, large double garage insulated and heated, beautiful yard with well developed trees and a fantastic 4 acre man made lake with a sand beach and Dock! Listed for $495,000 MUST SEE!

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