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CASTOR TOWN COUNCIL
Castor residents will see increase on 2013 tax bill Bethany Zacharias
ECA Review Journalist The 2013 mill rates for the Town of Castor have gone up. The municipal residential and commercial tax for Castor only went up by one per cent in 2013. Council said they received a significant increase in the Paintearth Lodge requisition and the school requisitions in 2013. This has resulted in the Paintearth Lodge tax to go up a hefty 37.30 per cent and the residential and commercial school tax to go up 20 per cent. “Taxpayers would have likely not noticed an increase in their taxes this year,” said Sandi Jackson, CAO of the Town of Castor. “But with the combined Paintearth Lodge and school tax increase, people will notice a change.” Taxpayers will likely only see a big
difference on their tax bill if their property assessment went up or down in 2013. The Town of Castor does not set the rates for either the Paintearth Lodge or school requisitions.
Capital Projects In 2013 the Town of Castor will work with a conservative budget of $300,976,286. Money from this budget will go to several capital projects. The town plans to move several water pumps to the water reservoir located off of Highway 12. The current building the water pumps are in is crumbling and isn’t fit to house the pumps any longer. Several sidewalks are set to be replaced in 2013. The town has also teamed up with Canada Post to clean up the area surrounding the post office.
HANNA TOWN COUNCIL
Tax increase for Hanna Bethany Zacharias
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Abbigail Heidecker accepts a D.A.R.E. certificate from Constable Paul Surette on May 16 at Coronation School. Grades one to five sat and watched as Abbigail delivered a pledge statement and speech on what she learned from the D.A.R.E. program. Each student from Coronation School’s grade six class were presented with a D.A.R.E certificate. The D.A.R.E. program teaches youth about peer pressure, making the right decisions and the negative health effects of using drugs, cigarettes and alcohol. ECA REVIEW/B. Zacharias
Council met May 14 to discuss the Operating and Capital Budget. CAO Kim Neill revealed the town had to use $198,311 from reserves to balance the 2013 budget. “We’re hoping we won’t need to use all funds from the reserve,” said Neill. “If revenues are higher than anticipated, like they were in 2012, then we won’t need all the money from reserves.” In 2012 council did not need to bring in any money from reserves. A fair portion of tax revenue brought in in 2013 is due to new assessments. This means revenue is being brought in off of new development, rather than from taxing the same people for the same property.
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Clearview Coronation council .........................3 Dining & Agriculture ..................................6 - 7 Public Obituary .............................................8 Entertainment Schools Alliance news ...................................9 Guide tweaks Real Estate/Homes .................. 9 - 11 Sports ................................................12 the budget Sports ................................................12 Page 2 Classifieds/Career..................13 - 16 Page 3 Crossword Puzzle.......................... 14
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Mayor Nikota says this is a sign of growth for the town. “This is a good sign of things to come in town,” said Nikota. Council also discussed potentially spending $60,000 for a 6 - 8 week infrastructure study conducted by MPE Engineering. The study would provide a thorough and in depth look at what needs to be fixed in town-- essentially it would give council a road map for the future. “We want to spend our money in the best place,” said Nikota. “There is no point in fixing anything on the surface if we don’t know what’s underneath.” Residents of the Town of Hanna will only notice a difference on their tax bill if their property assessment went up or down this year.
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Apr 1 - May 31 - Provost & District Museum Annual Pumpkin Growing Contest registration. Warren 780-7530240. May 23 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Structures, Texas in July, Northlane & Intervals, 403-346-5636 May 23-26 - Town of Hardisty Town Wide Spring Clean-Up. 780-888-3623 May 24 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Striker, The Wild, 403-346-5636 May 25 - COPA For Kids, Free Airplane Ride, Iron Creek Flying Club, Killam/ Sedgewick Airport, 8am - 12pm, call Sherry 780-384-2026 May 25 - Donalda Museum Annual Garage Sale, Donalda Community Hall 9am with $5 pancake breakfast 403883-2100 May 25 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Stranger Danger / Altera, 403-346-5636 May 25 - 4th Annual Spring Children’s Fair, 10am-3pm Stettler United Church. Crafts, Kids parade, treasure sale, fortune teller, children’s activities, flea market, frozen pie sale, concession. Eileen 403-742-4630 May 25 - New Cross Stitch Club. Bring your own project or come and learn. 10:30am-12:30pm Stettler Public Library 403-742-2292. May 27 - Senior’s on the Move, Provost Adult Learning, 1st trip to Fort George and Buckingham House 780-753-2822 to register. May 27-31 - Fundraiser Book Sale, Relay for Life 12am Stettler’s RBC May 28 - Stettler Farmer’s Market 9am 1pm every Tuesday at Stettler Ago Society. May 28 - Chicks with Sticks Knitting Club, 7pm - 12am, knitting, crocheting and anything with string. Stettler Public Library, 403-742-2292. May 31 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Supersuckers, Lydia Loveless, call 403346-5636 May 29 - Hardisty United Church Slip & Bloomer & Bake Sale, Church Hall 7pm May 31, June 1, 2 - Handhills Lake Stampede, rodeo events plus chuckwagon, chariots, trade show, kick-off party, beer gardens, entertainment, camping. www.handhills.cab.ca May 31 - Sept 29 - Hills of Peace Summer Camp Schedule, 7 different camps. Courtney 587-791-0799 or www.hillsofpeace.ca May 31 - The Great Five-Away, garage sale Provost Community Church 10am7pm, 5140-51 St., Provost, Ab. Iva 780753-4992 May 31 - Hot Dog Fundraiser for Stettler Regional Child Care Centre, 11am-2pm, Clarke Insurance, 4840 - 50 St. Hot Dog $2; Pop $1. June 1 - 11th Annual Classic Car Show, Consort, Ab. Main St. Registration 11am-1p.m; Show 12pm - 3pm. Poker Rally and Village Cruise 3pm; Neil 403575-0668, Larry 403-577-3026. June 1 - HYC 21st Annual Awesome Auction fundraiser silent & live auction and dance, Stettler Community Hall, 7:30pm, Klay and DJ. Winnie 403-7425437. Supper sold out. June 1 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., The Dirrty Show / The Well Witchers / Tallest to Shortest, 403-346-5636 June 1 - 2 - Little League Picnic, Burma Park, Brownfield, Ab. Ball games, concessions, camping. Entries call Wade 403-578-3171. June 1-2 - Cadogan Stampede 1pm & 2pm respectively, Sat. nite dance, Sun. pancake breakfast. Raven @ 780-753-7759
June 1 - 2 - Art Show 9am-6pm Sat.; 10am5pm Sun.; Dean Francis Art Show, Sagebrush Studio & Art Galleries, 20 km east of Empress, Ab. Live music, refreshements, concession. 1-877-565-2039 June 3 - Scapa Annual Strawberry Tea, Scapa Hall, 2 - 4 pm June 3 - Annual Senior’s Week Pancake Breakfast, 7-10am, Paintearth Lodge, Castor, Ab. $6/person, June 5 - Provost Farmer’s Market, 3pm - 7pm June 5 - Singing HU - a love song to God offering healing, peace & calm, fellowship & refreshments. Ickankar Canada in Alberta, Red Deer Public Library, downtown 7-7:30pm 403-346-9238. June 6 - Gary Fjellgaard Concert + Saskia & Darrel Thurs. June 6, 7pm Golden Circle Hall, Castor. Advance $20 403-882-3608. (100 seats) or at the door. June 6 - Paintearth Lodge Tea & Bake Sale 2-4pm. Castor, Ab. June 8 - Flatlander Run Bike Rally, Youngstown Hotel, Registration 10am noon, supper 6-8pm, anytime chili, Poker run & Booty Hunt, 403-779-3833. June 7-8 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., tba, 403346-5636 June 8 - Hardisty Town Wide Garage Sale & pancake breakfast @ Church Hall 8-10am June 8 - Flagstaff Airport 30th Anniv. & Flagstaff County’s 100rh Anniv. 10am-3pm @ airport. Complimentary lunch, antique aircraft/tractors, Show ‘N Shine, entertainment, door prizes Colin 780-385-4498. June 8 - Majestic Theatre Annual Flea Market 4p.m. @ Majestic Theatre, Marg 780-3723765 June 14 - Hey Cancer, volunteer for Relay For Life as a Stettler Committee member, Wm. E Hay Composite High School, Trish 403-309-5429. June 14 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., The Slackers / JK and the Relays, 403-346-5636 June 15 - Come Walk, Among Us 10am onward. Historial walk with historical characters, polo game, antiques, art show & sale, make butter, ice cream, carding and weaving display, farmer’s market & more. June 15 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Those Boys Cassidy / The Frank, 403-346-5636 June 15 - Stettler 4x4 Crime & Shine, The Brick, Stettler parking lot, 11am - 3pm Open to all class of 4x4’s. Admission free, in conjunctin with Stettler Car Club’s Classic Car Show. June 21 -The Schizophrenia Society of Ab., “Thrill Seekers Challenge”, Riverbend Golf Area, Red Deer, Ab., jgoodwin@schizophrenia.ab.ca June 21 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Vulture Kult, 403-346-5636 June 22 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Diesel May, 403-346-5636 June 28-29 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., tba, 403-346-5636 July 5-7 - Coronation Pro Rodeo, Curtis Perry 403-578-3625 July 13 - Thunderstruck - Canada’s AC/DC Tribute band, 7 pm Castor Arena. Tickets $25. Call 403-882-2797 July 13 - 14 - Class of 1988 Reunion, Wm E. Hay Composite High School, @ Stettler Golf & Country Club. Shawna 587-9915199. July 27 - 28 - Castor Rodeo. www.castorrodeo.com August Longweekend - Oyen Centennial Celebration, parade, baseball, visiting, etc. Pre-register & info Town Office, 403-6643511. Aug. 16-17 - Theresetta Catholic School 100 Year Anniversary.
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CORONATION TOWN COUNCIL
Coronation capital projects update Bethany Zacharias
ECA Review Journalist The Town of Coronation is spending $22,456 to upgrade its current Fire Department radio systems. This capital project was revealed in council’s May 13 meeting. It is also part of a broader regional project to overhaul the County of Paintearths and Special Area’s radio systems. The new radios will be more compatible with each other and will provide a line of
communication that will be accessible to all departments. “These new radios will create better lines of communication for mutual responders,” said Sandra Kulyk, CAO of Coronation.
Reserves Coronation Town Council had to dip into reserves to the tune of $268, 200 in 2013 to balance the budget. $1,653,967 is what currently remains in the town’s reserves.
Fatal accident on Highway 9 A person died May 15, 2013 as a result of a serious car collision on Highway 9, approximately 40 kilometres east of Hanna. The Hanna RCMP have not disclosed the identity of the victim. On May 15 at 10:30 a.m., Hanna RCMP responded to the scene of a two vehicle collision. One of the vehicles was a car travelling eastbound and the other was an SUV travelling westbound. One of the
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vehicles crossed the center line causing the two vehicles to collide head-on. Ambulance transported a woman, who was driving the SUV, to the Foothills Hospital in Calgary. Her injuries are unknown. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The RCMP are still investigating the cause of the accident. They do not believe alcohol was involved.
Stettler Peavey Mart installs electric car chargers in parking lot Bethany Zacharias
ECA Review Reporter Construction is underway at Peavey Marts across Alberta to install electric car chargers in its parking lots. Stettler’s Peavey Mart is one of those stores receiving a parking lot upgrade. Peavey Mart has partnered with Sun Country Highway to install electric car chargers in its locations. Sun Country Highway is a business that creates infrastructure to support the use of electric vehicles. Peavey Mart wants to become a greener and cleaner business and wants to be a destination stop for people to charge their electric vehicles. “We want to give our customers more incentive to come here,” said Matt Dorsett, store manager at the Peavey Mart in Stettler. “Plus, the service would be free.” So, do Albertan’s actually use electric cars? “Electric cars are relatively new to the prairies,” said Chris Misch, vice president of Sun Country Highway. “But I’ve noticed
TransCanada donated $1,500 to the Castor Busy Beaver Daycare on May 10 to help with maintenance and operating costs. TransCanada employee Jolene Heck (left) presented the cheque to Daycare representatives Kyla and Evan Downey at TransCanada’s Stettler office on May 10. ECA REVIEW/Submitted
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a real shift. People in Alberta want to shake the bad reputation tied to the oil sands and become a more environmentally conscious province.” But, many people haven’t switched to using electric vehicles because there is a lack of infrastructure to support them in this province. “Our goal is to have 95 per cent of Canadians have access to electric cars and electric car chargers,” said Misch. Sun Country Highway has already set up electric charging stations from coast to coast on the Trans-Canada Highway. On average, electric cars sell anywhere from $33,000 - $90,000. The higher the price the more kilometres you can travel before having to recharge. Electric car owners also have the convenience of charging their vehicles at home, saving many trips to the gas station. And if you’re an electric car owner and you find yourself away from home and needing to recharge-- there are more and more recharging stations outside of home that are popping up.
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be funded as a central expense rather than as a direct cost to Wm. E. Composite High School effective in the 2013/14 Budget allocations were altered at the budget. Clearview Board Meeting on May 14, 2013. The resource officer is funded 50 per Principals are to be advised that indicent by the school, 25 per cent by the vidual school reserves can be spent to help County of Stettler and 25 per cent by the retain staff. Town of Stettler. The RCMP provide the The board also reaffirmed its commitcar and the costs of supplies and other ment to full-time kindergarten resources. programming at Stettler Elementary “This move should solve a few problems School and directed the administration to that arise each year,” said John Bailey, allocate financial support, looking first to Superintendent of Schools. use reserve funds. Central office will take over responsi• Supervision costs bility for coordinating the school resource Extra supervision is required because officer with the other community partof the double-run busing schedule for ners, between RCMP detachment areas Stettler Elementary School. The board and among the schools. instructed administration to move the • Bus routes costs related to this extra supervision Administration presented a report recfrom the elementary school budget to the ommending that the busing service transportation budget. Person in charge of within Stettler be expanded to include transportation is currently evaluating an both Emmerson Acres and the area north expanded service with a goal of elimiand east of West Stettler Park. nating the double-busing structure in the The service will start in September 2013 future. and be reviewed in December 2013 to see if • Network costs any further adjustments need to be made. Costs for network administration are Discussions have been ongoing between centralized, yet there is still a need for East Central Alberta Catholic Schools immediate on-site IT support which has (ECACS) in the Stettler area and been covered off by individual school bud- Clearview Public Schools to develop a gets. The board directed administration to shared busing model to rationalize routes move these costs into the central techand save both districts money. nology budget. With the shift in financial Administration has been instructed to responsibility, central office will work continue working towards a final agreewith the schools to determine how these ment for the 2013-2014 school year based on-site needs will be met. on the direction given to it by the board. • School resource officer Costs of the school resource officer will
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Come clean and change must have been a record. Or does that speak to their profession, a group including myself, who spend a lot of time finding and reporting fault in It’s shocking, demoralizing, disgusting and discouraging! The Prime others. Do journalists come to see themselves as holier and morally Minister and many of his caucus better than those they report on? members came out of the reform Or is it more sinister than that? Is movement, a group disillusioned with this Harper’s plan to discredit the the actions of traditional parties. Reform was a grassroots call to elimi- Senate enough that Canadians will nate pork barreling, protect taxpayers call for its complete abolition rather than reform? In a parliamentary and bring honesty and integrity back system, the Senate not only acts as a into politics. But those dreams and sober second thought but also has the values are being shattered with the power to stop a rouge Prime Minister. daily revelations rocking the Senate In the United States, the President and the Prime Minister’s has the power to start wars and veto Office(PMO). bills, but has no legislative power to How is it possible that Stephen push through his agenda except Harper’s Government, in just seven through persuasion and negotiation. short years, are on In Canada a the cusp of a crisis majority govthat may make the Has Harper’s ernment can do Liberal sponsorship anything they scandal pale in propensity for control want and comparison. without a Is it because caused him to set aside Senate, the Harper is just a Prime Minister very poor judge of his personal beliefs to would have diccharacter? For tatorial-like achieve his agenda? example his selecpowers, even tion of “dead-beat more than what dad”, Patrick the position Brazeau, as Senator wields today. was out of character for a Prime Is it a character flaw? Harper is Minister with a family-focused lauded as a great leader who brought agenda. Canada through the 2008 crisis with Is Harper being maliciously sabotaged by people he thinks are friends? few scars. But surely ethics should be equally as important as leadership One gets suspicious of why an intelliskills. Has Harper’s propensity for gent, strategic man such as Nigel Wright, Harper’s Chief of Staff, would control caused him to set aside his gift $90,000 to a Senator under investi- personal beliefs to achieve his agenda? It’s a mystery. Who knows what the gation. Surely a friend would know right answer is. bringing Duffy’s issues into the PMO Most Western Canadians who voted would cause undue problems for the Conservative never dreamt they Prime Minister. would live to see what is unfolding in Is it because once in Ottawa one Ottawa today. becomes intoxicated with the titles, One thing is sure, the Conservative Right Honourable and Senator, and Party leadership, including Stephen the honour and respect that comes with the positions? It’s a pretty heady Harper, must have their wings clipped a little bit and party principles reexperience to all of a sudden have established. That can only be done by people bow to your every wish, get the Party’s rank n’ file contributors first-class treatment, chauffeurs and and members and its Caucus limos, international travel, police detail and a generous expense account members. There’s little time between now and with few oversights. the election to wipe away memories of There have been many Senate these scandals, but the most effective spending scandals by all parties for way is to come clean and change. far too many years, yet the speed at which Senators Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy took to pork-barreling Brenda Schimke
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Harper must show need for new international climate agreements Dear Editor, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the council on Foreign Relations in New York City on Thursday, “On the issue of climate change, our government’s position from the outset is that we need a mandatory, international protocol that includes all significant emitters...” To sensibly support such a goal, Canadians need direct and honest answers from the Government to several key questions about climate change, issues they have carefully avoided to date. It is not enough to simply assume that the public agrees with, and are willing to pay for, costly carbon dioxide emission reductions. We must also know that it is worth doing in the first place. Here are some of the questions the Government must answer before considering roping Canada into yet another international climate change protocol: 1. Before first forming the government in 2006, Harper often expressed doubts about the causes of climate change. Now he never does and instead supports the politically correct hypothesis that humanity’s carbon dioxide emissions are causing a climate crisis. What caused him to so markedly change his position on this issue? 2. Does the Prime Minster really believe that we can limit ‘world temperature’ rise to two degrees Celsius by restricting our emissions of the trace gas, carbon dioxide? If so, then why does he think it has not warmed in 17 years and, according to the U.K. Met Office, expected to not start warming again before 2018? This directly contradicts the computerized climate models that predict that warming should occur during a period of continued carbon dioxide rise, as has occurred in recent years. 3 . Why does the Prime Minister resist calls for open hearings into the causes of climate change, inviting testimony from experts from both sides of the debate? Many of Canada’s leading climate scientists no longer support the theory that a climate crisis is being caused by humanity’s carbon dioxide emissions. Why does
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A very special day in Drumheller Rick Strankman and recognizing the 100-year milestones of MLA, Drumheller Stettler residents and towns. Witnessing the pride Just over 100 years ago in 1911, Sam the people of Drumheller have in their Drumheller and Thomas community is inspiring in so Greentree tossed a coin in the air many ways and I felt privileged and began the rich history of what to share this occasion with is now the Town of Drumheller. It them. was a story I had never heard As visitors mingled and rembefore, it was a story about how inisced, the projection screens the town came to get its name. at the Badlands Community The Centennial celebration was facility were filled with historic held on May 15 which was the pictures of the valley and the actual exact anniversary of the pioneers that make up incorporation of the Town of Drumheller’s magnificent hisStrankman Drumheller. tory. As the old photos and As the MLA for Drumheller/ videos ran, it gave you a real Stettler, I was honoured to have sense of what was and still is a been invited to be in attendance for the very unique place to be. A very enterceremony held on a beautiful spring day taining duo also provided the musical in the valley. Civic pride was on display by entertainment with songs about the town’s many residents of the town and also history. included a number of residents from the One of the highlights of the day for me Hillview and Sunshine Seniors’ lodges. was the four centurion Drumheller resiThe organizers of this event should be dents that were in attendance, with Dr. very proud of the celebration that was put Brummy Aiello at the age of 102 years, cuton, at no charge, to participants that celeting the centennial cake. brated this historic milestone. Looking forward to the July 1st Canada The Centennial Organizing Committee Day celebration this year in Drumheller, it is to be commended for making everyone will be a very special event that I feel welcome and a part of the event. encourage everyone to attend. The events One of my great pleasures in my newlythat happen around Drumheller on elected position as your MLA, is travelling Canada Day are something to behold. throughout the constituency Drumheller comes alive on Canada Day
Senate scandal requires accountability act 2.0 The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to introduce an Accountability Act 2.0, to put an end to expense fraud by Senators and restore the confidence of Canadians in Parliament. The CTF is proposing five tenets to the Accountability Act 2.0. They include mandatory online reporting of office, travel, and hospitality expenses for all MPs and Senators (including receipts), annual random audits of MPs and Senators by the auditor general, applying the Access to Information Act to MPs and Senators, scrapping pension entitlements for those convicted of stealing from taxpayers, and the ability to recall parliamentarians. “When the Conservatives were elected in 2006 they brought in the first Accountability Act in response to the sponsorship scandal, now it’s time for the Accountability Act 2.0 to clean up the senate expense scandal,” said Gregory Thomas, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “It’s not good enough to throw a few Senators under the bus and sweep the problem back under the rug,” continued Thomas. “We need a new Accountability Act. This isn’t about ‘closing loopholes,’ it’s about fixing the system.” The Alberta government introduced rules this past fall to require all elected officials, political staff and senior bureaucrats to post not only their expenses, but
their receipts online. “Had these rules been in place for Parliament two years ago, Senator Duffy’s receipts would have shown that he wasn’t spending much time in PEI while claiming a housing allowance,” continued Thomas. Thomas said Senators and MPs convicted of filing fraudulent expense claims should lose their generous pension entitlements, much like the law recently passed in Nova Scotia by the NDP government. “There needs to be a cost associated with ripping off taxpayers,” said Thomas. “Otherwise this is never going to stop.” The CTF first called for introduction of the “Raymond Lavigne Rule” – named after former Senator Raymond Lavigne – in 2011 after Lavigne qualified for his Senate pension despite his fraud conviction. If Senators Brazeau, Harb, and Duffy remain in office until the mandatory retirement age of 75, they would collect inflation-adjusted annual pensions: Brazeau would be eligible for a $200,000 pension in 2049. Harb would receive $136,000 starting in 2028 while Duffy would collect $58,000 beginning in 2021. Gregory Thomas, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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Thank you to the Town of Drumheller for hosting a great centennial celebration and I hope to see you all on Canada Day in Drumheller.
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The Th he world just wouldn’t bee the same without wo worms. What can we learn from a worm?
Worms are master recyclers!
While we are quiet and shy, we are good to have around. We don’t have eyes, ears or legs, yet we provide an important service.
As earthworms burrow or dig into the ground, they swallow soil. They eat rotting plants and leaves. As this debris passes through the worm’s body, it is ground up by tiny stones in the worm’s gizzard and leaves the body as waste.
Garbage is for worms! You might think it is gross, but certain kinds of worms think garbage is yummy. Instead of tossing leftover salad, melon peels and apple cores into the trash or disposal, build a worm bin and start raising worms to eat your garbage.
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This waste is called worm castings. Castings are dark and fertile and enrich the soil. Each day an earthworm produces its weight in castings. That’s a lot of recycling!
How long was the longest earthworm ever found?
How many different kinds of earthworms are there?
How strong are earthworms? They can push things up to times their own weight. That would be like you being able to push four refrigerators at one time! Standards Link: Number Sense: Solve addition problems.
Replace the missing vowels to learn more about earthworms.
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Standards Link: Life Science: Know that all organisms cause changes in their environments and these can be beneficial or detrimental.
Do you think you can hear an earthworm move? If you put an earthworm on a clean, dry sheet of paper and listen very carefully, you will hear a little scratching noise. This noise is made by the eight small bristles an earthworm has on nearly every segment of its body. These bristles help earthworms move. Standards Link: Science/Investigation: Follow instructions for an investigation.
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Scientists must be observant, watching things very carefully. Try this game to improve your powers of observation. 1. With a partner, pick a newspaper picture. Study it for one minute. 2. Cover the picture and write down everything you remember about it. Who can remember the most details? Standards Link: Science/Investigation: Follow instructions for an investigation.
Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. W K O G N O R T S N D R S I R B E D R D E A E L R G C S E I W D I V A I Y E T S F O U B O D C N S P S E R V I C E O A O L A W M O R R T M S G M W O S G S S R A W O R R U B L D S L Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
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Using banked forage for early season grazing Agrinews With the recent long winter, on some farms and ranches hay supplies are short or completely used up. In some areas of the province, purchasing hay is not an option, so some producers are turning cows out on banked grass that was not grazed last fall because of the early snowfall. “Forage quality in banked grass in the spring is not as good as it was last fall,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “Weathering has reduced the amount of protein and energy present in the forage. It is possible for protein content to be two to three units lower (if 10 per cent last fall – could be 8 per cent or less this spring) and energy could be down by five points or more (TDN of 62 last fall – could be 57 per cent or less this spring). Digestibility of the forage is usually lower in
the spring as well.” Lactating cows require a ration that contains 65 per cent TDN and 11 per cent protein on a dry matter basis. If the forage is not meeting these requirements, it is necessary to feed grain and a protein source such as peas, canola meal or a pelleted supplement. “It is important to meet nutritional requirements of the lactating cow,” says Yaremcio. “A protein or energy deficiency that reduces the amount of milk produced at peak lactation (8 to 10 weeks after calving) lowers the total amount of milk produced over the entire lactation. “If total milk yield is reduced by two to three pounds a day at peak lactation compared to the animals’ potential, the loss will continue on for the entire lactation. It takes seven pounds of milk to produce one pound of gain for a young calf. The lower milk production could reduce calf weaning weight by 30 to 40 pounds.
“If energy in the forage does not meet requirements, a cow will mobilize fat from her body to produce milk, and weight loss will occur. Reproductive efficiency is reduced when cows lose weight after calving. An animal that is 100 pounds lighter at breeding compared to at calving weight will take 15 to 30 days longer to come into heat and first service conception rates are reduced by 25 to 30 per cent.” Next year, when calves are born in the second cycle compared to the first, the calf will be 21 days younger at weaning, and could be 40 pounds lighter. At today’s price of $1.25 per pound for a 700 pound calf, that could result in a loss of $50 per calf. Combine the reduction of weight gain from a younger calf with the drop in milk production, income from each calf could be reduced by $100. “It is very difficult to see a small drop in cow body weight,” says Yaremcio.
“To be noticeable to the eye, a 100- to 200-pound reduction in weight is needed. By the time this happens, the damage is done and the problems mentioned above will probably occur.” If there are questions about the quality of the banked forage, supplement with four to five pounds of grain and a pound of protein supplement per cow every second day to improve the overall nutrition of the cow. Continue with this feeding practice until new grass is very visible through the carry over grass. These practices may cost $15 to $20 more in total to get the cows onto new pasture, but the return in the fall with heavier calves will be more than the feed costs. Another option to improve calf weight gain is to put out a self-feeder and let the calves consume creep feed free choice.
Avoid spring-related farmer fatigue Agrinews With spring finally here, farmers are finding themselves in the middle of a seeding and spring-work frenzy as they aim to get seed and other inputs into the soil. With all of the rushing and pushing limits, comes a greater risk of serious injury due to fatigue. The 2001 Canadian Census of Agriculture found that fatigue is a major factor in causing farm-related injuries. “Too many farmers push themselves, especially during the really busy times,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety coordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “Too often, it is a case of wanting to finish a field even though fatigue threatens. Health and safety is a worker’s most valuable asset – nothing should come before.” Many times fatigue creeps up on a person and this makes it difficult to recognize. In addition to feeling sleepy and tired, some common symptoms of fatigue include: • headaches, dizziness, blurry vision • slow reflexes and reactions, poor concentration • feeling irritable, moody and short tempered • aching, weak muscles “We often see safety as being all about equipment and guards,” says
Lubeck, “but, the most important safety tool a person can have is their attitude and subsequent decisions. That could mean taking a 20 minute snooze when you are exhausted, or having another person lined-up to spell you off.” It’s important for farmers to recognize the things they can do to ward off fatigue: • get adequate sleep - this means parking your worries at the bedroom door and regularly getting a good night’s rest • eat nourishing food to keep your mind and body sharp • stay hydrated with plenty of water • incorporate some healthy activity in your day’s work - many times spring work equals long hours operating the same equipment. If you find yourself in the cab of a tractor for hours on end be sure to stop periodically and go for a walk to stretch out your muscles • plan for physical and mental demands - this may mean adding workers to your team to alleviate the demands of spring farm work, keeping a promise to yourself that you will take a
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TRACTORS • 2010 Case IH 155 Puma MFWD c/w Case L760 FEL • 2008 Case IH 155 Puma MFWD c/w Case L760 FEL • 2008/9 (?) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD c/w Case L750 FEL • 2005 NH TS135A MFWD c/w NH 56LB FEL FORAGE HARVESTERS • 2005 JD 7200 SP forage harvester c/w 12’ JD 640B PU header • NH FP240 PT c/w Metal Alert III • Two Hesston 7500 PTs HAY CONDITIONERS • 2007 JD 4995 SP windrower c/w 14’ JD 994 rotary disc header • 2009 Case IH DC132 PT discbine • Case IH RD 162 discbine header • Case IH HDX 162 sickle header JOHN DEERE GUIDANCE SYS • JD Greenstar 2 c/w 2600 screen, ATU universal wheel and SF1 globe BALERS • 2010 Case IH LB 433 sq baler, showing 3422 bales • 2008 Case IH LBX 432 sq baler, showing 6925 bales • Three 2010 Case IH RB 564 rd balers, all with net wrap MANURE and FERTILIZER SPREADERS • Two Kuhn Knight Propush 2054 Vertispread TA vertical manure spreaders • 2009 Agrex Maxi 10,000 TA fertilizer spreader FEED PROCESSORS • 2007 +/- Haybuster H-1100 Tilt tub grinder • Trioliet SM2400TD TA feed wagon, dual discharge • Cattlelac 600 SA feed wagon, 4 auger, LH discharge • Renn RMC 48 roller mill, 48”, 18’ hyd. discharge conveyor • Three Haybuster 2650 bale processors • Peerless RM20S 20” stationary roller mill POST POUNDERS and RAKES • Three Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounders • Westward / Jiffy 714 14-wheel hay rake • Sitrex TR-9 9-wheel hay rake • Sitrex TR-7 7-wheel hay rake • Sitrex RP-6 6-wheel 3-pt hitch hay rake • Sitrex 4-wheel 3-pt hitch hay rake
• 2008 Gaspardo 6’ 3-pt sickle mower, c/w extra sickle STOCK and HORSE TRAILERS • 2006 30’ Featherlite 5th wheel tri-axle alum. stock trailer • 2008 24’ EBY Wrangler TA 5th wheel alum. stock trailer, 8000 lb axles • 2010 15’ Trails West TA horse trailer, 2 horse slant TRUCKS • 1992 Freightliner FLD 120 highway tractor • 2006 Chev C5500 SA 4x4 c/w 8-1/2’ steel deck, Duramax diesel, auto, crewcab • 1993 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 1-T ext. cab dually, c/w Hydra Dec bale deck, diesel • 1988 Chev 30 dually c/w welding deck BALE HAULING EQUIPMENT • Buhler / Inland 2500 self loading rd bale picker, 14 bale • 1996 Doepker Super B’s c/w bale racks, extensions, flip down sides • 1989 48’ Utility high boy c/w 4’ extension, removable bale racks SWATHER TRANSPORT • 2008 Bergen 6200-FL swather transport, full carry DISC/AUGER/MISC • 32’ Ezee-on 4600 TA HD disc, 10-1/2” spacing, 28” blades, notched fronts, vg cond. • Brandt 1390 HP mechanical swing auger, 13”x90’ • Mann Industries SB400 flax buncher CATTLE FEEDING/HANDLING EQUIP. • Lil’ Red 500 bu portable creep feeder • Four Easyway 250 bu creep feeder, one Easyway 130 bu • Stampede steel cattle squeeze, palp. cage, 3 sec. S alley, crowding tub • Quantity Stampede steel 8’-10’ overhead frame gates and 10’ panels • Approx. 20 pipe frame calf shelters, 18’, 20’, 30’ etc. • Approx. 65 free standing pipe frame panels, 24’ and 30’ • Six 24’ free standing windbreaks • 26 Stampede steel 24’ metal feed bunks • 19 Stampede steel 20’ metal fenceline feed bunks • 11 Pipe frame 30’ feed bunks • 23 bundles of new fenceposts (4.25”x6’) • 200 rolls of new barb wire (Tree Island)
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Wildfire emergency planning and livestock options Agrinews Wildfires are a hazard that can spring up quickly and cause major devastation to farms or acreages. Knowing the steps to take to minimize the risk and reduce the potential damage to family, property and animals is the first line of defense against wildfire. A recent Agri-News article outlined the high fire risks and risk conditions, as well as providing information on how to make an effective and essential plan so that you and your family are prepared and know what to do if a fire threatens nearby. This article focuses on emergency planning for livestock.
Know the Risks and Get Prepared Know the fire risk for your area and determine your plan to deal with the risk level.
Make Plans Option 1: Shelter in Place In general: Prepare and maintain a fuel-reduced area such as a plowed or heavily grazed field with minimum of stubble: • the area should be watered, shaded & located well away from forested areas • if possible disc or plow outside perimeter • be prepared to round up, re-locate your livestock and provide them with feed/ water Option 2: Evacuation Plan • Have a current list of all animals, including their location and records of feeding, vaccinations, and tests. Make this information available at various locations on the farm. • Have sufficient supplies for temporary identification of your animals, such as plastic neckbands and permanent markers to label animals with your
name, address, and telephone number. • Have handling equipment such as halters, cages, blankets, and appropriate tools for each kind of animal. Include bolt-cutters to quickly free animals in an emergency. • Contact your local emergency management authority and become familiar with at least two possible evacuation routes. Familiarize all family members and employees with your evacuation plans. • Arrange in advance for a place to shelter your animals. Plan ahead and work within your community to establish safe shelters for farm animals, such as fairgrounds, other farms, racetracks, and exhibition centers. • Ensure that sufficient feed and medical supplies are available at the destination. • Be ready to leave as soon as an evacuation is ordered. Remember, once the emergency hits, roads may be restricted to emergency service vehicles and not open to traffic. • Set up safe transportation. You will need to have access to trucks, trailers, and other vehicles suitable for transporting each type of animal, along with experienced handlers and drivers. You may need access to a portable loading ramp to load, or unload, animals. • If animals are evacuated to a centralized location such as a fair grounds for shelter and will co-mingle with other animals of unknown health status try to: • make sure your animals have sufficient identification (e.g. ear tags or brands) to be able to tell them apart from others • minimize the contact among animals from different premises
• protect feed and water from contact with wild animals and birds. Verify the health and vaccination status of animals which must be co-mingled • handle any mortalities in a manner to minimize the possible spread of contagious diseases • monitor the health and well-being of the animals on a daily basis, whether sheltered in place or evacuated. Seek appropriate veterinary medical advice and services on suspicion of an animal disease problem • accommodation will need to include milking equipment for dairy cows (as applicable). Milk may need to be stored separately from cows of other herds. Milk “pickup” companies should be notified where to pick up the milk Option 3: Last Resort – Freeing Your Animals • Livestock are very sensitive to wildfire anywhere within their sensory range. Normal reactions vary from nervousness, to panic, to aggressive and resistive escape attempts. Livestock are often injured or killed by fleeing from a wildfire into fences, barriers and other fire risks. Once the flight syndrome kicks in, it is retained long after the smoke, heat and noise stimuli are removed. • In the case of a fast moving fire, some landowners spray paint their phone numbers on the sides of livestock before setting them free. Others attach identification tags to animals. If you choose to leave a halter on your animal, consider attaching identification – such as a luggage tag. • Finally be aware firefighters may cut fences and open gates, if time and safety concerns allow Additional information can be found at:
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She wanted children and ended up having eight kids Audrey Aileen Thulien August 4, 1924 ~ May 8, 2013 Audrey Aileen Thulien of Veteran, Alberta passed away at the Drumheller Hospital May 8, 2013 at the age of 88. Audrey was born in Kipling, Saskatchewan on August 4, 1924. She then moved to Lethbridge and at the age of nine she moved to the homestead, where she hiked, fished and hunted with her four brothers. She milked cows and worked with her dad rebuilding the old homestead. At the age of 20, she Thulien moved back to Lethbridge where she worked at McGavins and met her future husband, Tom Winn. They married in 1944 and shortly after, moved to Drumheller. Audrey wanted children and ended up having eight kids. She cooked she scrubbed; she baked, grew a garden and still had time to put in a flower garden. She taught the kids to do the same and passed on some chores. When the kids started leaving the nest, she decided she wanted to be in a smaller town, to raise her two young sons.
ECA journalist wins national award East Central Alberta Review journalist, Bethany Zacharias and her broadcast journalism class at Red River College in Winnipeg won a prestigious national journalism award. Zacharias and her class worked year round to produce a 45-minute long newscast that was submitted to the Broadcast Educators Association of Canada National Student Awards. The newscast involved a team of: anchors, producers, directors, reporters, videographers, switchers and graphics and audio operators. Red River College’s student newscast beat out 22 other entries from across Canada and won first place in the “video studio newscast” category. Zacharias acted as a news reporter in the newscast Red River College submitted. The awards ceremony is in Banff from May 24 - 26, 2013.
They moved to Veteran and really enjoyed small town living. She went to the Full Gospel Church, making so many friends and found her niche. Audrey lost her husband Tom in 1981 and was then left alone with two young preteens. She held her faith and met David “Bud” Thulien and they were married in 1982. She moved to his acreage and found she could have her gardens and everything she loved to do especially canning, cooking and baking. She also took time to enjoy life, going on cruises, bus tours, airplanes and everything that she thought she would never do. As time wore on she started to feel ill and slowly slipped. She moved back to Drumheller so her girls could help take care of her. The Lord took her hand and led her home. She was loved by all. Audrey is survived by her loving husband, David “Bud” Thulien of Veteran; surviving children and spouses, Gail and Ted Rounds of Drumheller, Irene and Dennis Hopper of Drumheller, Lucille and Paul Astalos of Coaldale, Joan Allison of Drumheller, Barb and Ken Petro of Medicine Hat, Keith and Liesa Winn of Grande Prairie
and Scott and Gina Winn of Airdrie. Also, grandchildren, Curt Ewing, Melody Hermanson, Tabitha Hopper, Yvette Bakko, Trevor Town, Crystal Anderson, Derek Hansen, Rick McInnis, Bob McInnis, Cody Winn, Morgan Winn, Zoe Winn, Lawson Winn, Cass Winn, Cory Winn, Taylor Winn, Asha Winn, Alan Winn and Charlene Winn. Plus numerous great grandchildren and one brother, Merle Dash. Audrey was predeceased by her first husband Tom Winn 1981; son Lester Winn 1978; grandson, Steven Ewing; sister, Nora Logan; brothers, Ken, Victor and Robert Dash and her parents Herbert and Katie Dash. The funeral service to honour Audrey Aileen Thulien took place at Full Gospel Church, Veteran, Alberta on Tuesday May 14, 2013. 0fficiating was Pastor Darrel Durksen. Musicians were Judy Heistad, Carolyn Devereux, Nils and Jeanette Berg. They played for the congregational hymns “There Is Power In The Blood” and “In The Garden”. Yvonne Thulien-Shumlick sang “Softly & Tenderly”. The eulogy was given by Scott Winn. A tribute was given by Nils Berg. Granddaughters Crystal, Tabitha and Melody read a poem in memory their grandma.
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Pallbearers were Harry Devereux, Ron Allison, Deryk Thulien, Stan Allison, Nolan Thulien and Lee Thulien. The Honourary Pallbearers were “All of Audrey’s Family and Friends.” The interment followed the service at the Veteran Cemetery. Family and friends gathered in the Community Hall for a luncheon prepared and served by the Full Gospel Church Ladies. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in
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staff and board. Train tickets are available for the June 30 trip from Kiron Junction to Alliance and back. The special event train is running for the 100th Anniversary of the Argyle Branch of Women’s Institute. Grade 8 students of Sedgewick Central High School went to Ranch Camp on Wednesday and Thursday. The little community of Galahad lost a long time resident this week when Rose Cooper died. Her funeral was held in the United Church at Grand opening of Buchanan Groceries in Alliance, Ab. under new ownership of Mineson and Forestburg with Sunny Rhu on May 13. Mayor Fankhanel cuts the ribbon. ECA REVIEW/Submitted internment in the Galahad cemetery and lunch served at the Galahad Senior Center.
There has been construction across the access road, next to Viterra, in Alliance. That will be a course for remote control toys. Apparently there is quite a large following of the activity. The village owns that little bit of park across access the road and felt that it was a good fit. Another piece of ground under construction is the new Centennial Garden on the old arena site. It is now level and has some topsoil spread. Workers will be needed soon. There is a wish list of plants, trees and shrubs that will need to be planted. This year it is the sidewalks on the east side of Main Street that are being replaced. They were all tore up on Friday. Renovations are underway for the store front of the old Main Street Medley store. The Seed Plant upgrade is in prog• ress. It is one of the • top cleaning plants, if not the best, in • the province thanks to the great
Residential Land For Sale Plan 545AY, Block 4, Lot 15, 121 – 2nd Avenue West, Delia, Alberta The property is offered for sale by sealed tender with the following conditions: • All tenders must be equal to or more than the assessed value of $9,630 to be considered • All tenders must include a deposit of 10% of the purchase price and must be in the form of a cheque, cash or money order • The purchaser shall pay for all costs associated with the Transfer of Land documentation • The purchaser shall apply for a Development Permit within 2 years of the purchase date • The closing date for tenders shall be 12 noon on Friday, May 31, 2013 and only those received on or before the deadline will be considered The Village reserves the right to reject any and all tenders received.
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Tri-Plex Lot Lot 5001 – Consists of Units 24,25, & 26. Four-Plex Lots Lot 5002 – Consists of Units 20, 21, 22 & 23. Lot 5003 – Consists of Units 16, 17, 18 & 19. Lot 5004 – Consists of Units 8, 9, 10 & 11. Lot 5005 – Consists of Units 12, 13, 14 & 15. Duplex Lots Lot 5006 – Consists of Units 77 & 78. Lot 5007 – Consists of Units 75 & 76. Lot 5008 – Consists of Units 51 & 52. Single Home Lots Lot 5009 – Unit 67. Lot 5010 – Unit 69. Lot 5011 – Unit 70. Lot 5012 – Unit 71. Lot 5013 – Unit 72. Lot 5014 – Unit 73. Lot 5015 – Unit 74.
bedroom, 3 bath, 1340 sq. ft. bungalow, attached double garage, across from Castor Golf Course. $299,900 MLS#CA0014243
11 m. from Coronation - 5 bedroom bungalow, single detached garage, 32’x48’ heated shop. includes a quarter section with SLR revenue of $3500. Corrals, stock waterers, several barns and sheds. $350,000 MLS#CA0005274
• 4705 Westminster Ave, Coronation - 4 bedroom, 3 bath, close to school. $119,000 MLS#CA0001795
• 4802 50 Ave., Castor - 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with open kitchen and dining design and sunken living room. $69,000 MLS#CA0005436
• 5031 48 St., Consort - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, older home on corner lot, heated garage/shop. $55,000 MLS#CA0002636
• 40243 RANGE ROAD 132A, near Alliance - A 6000 sq.ft. shop with 2400 sq.ft. office space or (as it is currently being used) an attached home!!!! $425,000 REDUCED to $375,000 MLS#CA0002912
• 5002 54A St., Castor - 3 bed, 2- 3 piece baths, 4 appliances. Lots of changes in the last two years. *ONLY THE TRAILER IS FOR SALE* Lot rent is 250/month, expenses approx 100 mo. $21,500 MLS#CA0008080
• 5105 51 St., Castor, 1953 storey and a half 966 sq ft home, loads of upgrades. 8x17 addition is entrance and storage. $75,000 MLS#CA0008300
This property will be sold as fifteen (15) lots on July 18, 2013 by unreserved public auction at the Intersection of Hwy 4 & Hwy 508 in LETHBRIDGE, AB. The property will be sold to the highest bidder on auction day, regardless of price.
• 5201 50 St, Castor - 1972
PROPERTY FEATURES INCLUDE: · Adult community. · Multi-unit lots are bareland condominium.
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For up-to-date photos & details, please check our website: rbauction.com/realestate Owner – Bill Unrau: 780.933.8547 Realtor –Greg Cripps - RE/MAX AB Central 403.391.2648 Ritchie Bros. Territory Managers – Simon Wallan: 780.831.8529 or Kyle Nielson: 403.894.5548 800.491.4494
house, 3 bed, 2 and half bath, 1464 sq ft., corner lot, single attached garage, work shop $149,900 MLS# CA0003164
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bedroom, 3 bathroom 1120 sq. ft. on main floor, bi-level. detached double garage, insulated w/ power $155,000 MLS#CA0003892
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• 5112 52 Ave., Consort 4 bed, 3 bath, 1997 sq.ft bungalow. REDUCED TO $385,000 MLS#CA0009859 • 4806 50 Ave, Castor - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, CHEAPER THAN RENT!!!!! $54,900 MLS# CA0009873 • 5113 51 St. Castor - 1026 sq ft bi-level home, three bedrooms, two bathrooms with an attached garage. $99,900 MLS# CA0009954 • 5109 50 St. Castor - 4 bedroom,2 bathroom beautiful heritage home, perfect for a family. $99,000 NLS#CA0010243 • 5317 Norfolk Ave, Coronation, AB - Spacious 4 bed (2 up, 2 down) with 2 baths and main floor laundry room. $210,000 MLS#CA0011015 • 5102 46 St., Castor - two bed, one bath 852 sq ft home $59,900 MLS#CA0011022 • Trailer to be Moved Coronation - 1982 14’ x 72’ mobile, metal roofing, vinyl sidling, 8’ x 10’ porch and deck. $36,000 MLS# CA0011025 • 5106 52 St., Castor Looking for revenue property? Cozy two bedroom, full bath bungalow close to schools, shopping. $69,500 MLS#CA0011839 • 4625 Westminster Ave, Coronation - 1260 sq ft five bedroom, three bathroom home has a lot of potential. $109,000 MLS#CA0012203 • 4614 45 St., Castor 1970 sq ft of finished living space with 1640 on main level. 3 beds, 2 baths. 22x24 garage. $150,000 MLS#CA0012403 • Near Castor - 16.75 acres, overlooks the Castor Creek, near the K to 12 School. Potential to subdivide. $400,000 MLS#286941
• 201 Redan St., Veteran - storey & half on well treed corner lot $88,000 MLS#CA320228 • 5021 50 Ave, Castor 5000 sq. ft. brick and wood building on main street $85,000 MLS#CA320287 • 4306 49 Ave. Castor 733 sq ft, 1 bed, 1 bath, spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards, master bedroom with a large storage room. $89,900 REDUCED to $69,900 MLS#CA308138 • • 4905 Royal St., Coronation - 50 seat turn key licensed pizza/steak on Main St. Call for list of equip. REDUCED $85,000 MLS#CA320723 • 42127 RANGE ROAD 164 Flagstaff County 1300 sq.ft 2004 home, 6 beds 3 baths on 14.60 acres west of Forestburg. $349,000 MLS#CA322745 • 5126 52 St., Castor 1990 Triple E 16’ X 80’, 3 bed, 2 bath trailer on 5 lots. REDUCED TO $110,000 MLS#CA324045 • 108 Lucknow St., Veteran - CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. REDUCED TO $69,900 MLS#CA324846 • 4922 Parkview Cresc., Castor - 2684 sq.ft, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 storey, 300 sq. ft master bedroom. $225,000 MLS#CA325979 • 5509 51 St., Castor 1730 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, storey & half on 71’ x 250’ lot. $169,900 MLS#CA326132 • 2.81 ac south of Castor - 1424 sq.ft bungalow, 3 beds up 1 bed downstairs, 2 bathrooms. $159,000 MLS#CA327375 • 5009 49 Ave., Castor TURN KEY PAINT & BODY SHOP 2005 40’ x 60’ metal clad shop, office. $260,000 MLS#CA327448 • 7670 sq. ft Warehouse/ Retail Building, Coronation - includes lots of shelving, counters, one area setup for office REDUCED TO $150,000 MLS#CA316359
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ECA Review Columnist Which young National Hockey League superstar will be the first to win two Stanley Cups? We could find out by mid-June whether it’s Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks or Sidney Crosby of the Penton Pittsburgh Penguins. Both are 25 years of age, have one Cup each to their name and appear headed for a Stanley Cup final showdown. Their teams finished first in their respective
conferences during the shortened 48-game regular season and neither has shown any signs of slowing down in the post-season. Crosby, generally acclaimed as the best hockey player in the world, won his Cup in 2009, leading the Penguins past the Detroit Red Wings in the final game. The next year, Toews and his Hawks were crowned champs, downing Philadelphia in the final. Having two teams other than Pittsburgh and Chicago in this year’s final would be regarded as a huge surprise. The Penguins were nine points better than runner-up Montreal
Canadians in the Eastern Conference, and Chicago’s closest rival in the West, 11 points behind, was the Anaheim Ducks. Both of those runner-up teams are already on the sidelines, leaving what appears to be a clear path for Pittsburgh and Chicago to zip through to the finals. Hockey fans all across North America are rooting hard for Crosby. He missed most of the 2011 - 12 season with a concussion. After this year’s lockout ended in January, he got off to a sensational start with the Penguins, leading the scoring race by a mile before he took a slapshot in the jaw, fracturing it, and causing all kinds of tooth damage. He made it back in time for the playoffs and has
been playing some of his best hockey. Crosby, who wears number 87 because he was born August 7 (8-7) in 1987, may be on top of his game because he’s so fresh thanks to all the injury time off. Fresh enough by mid-June to carry the Stanley Cup around either the Consol Energy Centre in Pittsburgh or the United Center in Chicago.
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Coronation School’s competitive curling team--but not as the skip, rather, he played third. So how did Schroeder end up playing skip on his university’s curling team? Well, for starters, he tried out. This shocked his parents Julie and Greg Schroeder. “We asked him why he was trying out for skip,” said Julie Schroeder. “He had never skipped before but we knew if he really put his mind to it, he could do it.” And his parents couldn’t have been more right. Their son’s
Local curler, Brad Schroeder won Augustana University’s Rookie of the Year award at Colour Night on April 13, 2013. You read it right, a curler! Schroeder was the first curler to ever win Rookie of the Year at Augustana University in Camrose, Ab. He was presented with this award in part because of his role as skip in helping to win first place for his team, the Augustana Vikings, at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference provincial championship in Olds, March 2 - 3. In the champi2009 F350 DUALLY 2WD, V10, Gas, Auto, Landscapers Truck, 27K ......... $29,900 onship game, the Augustana 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE, Stow’n’go, Remote Start, 105K........ .$13,999 Vikings battled 2008 F450 LARIAT SD DUALLY 2WD, 6.4L V8 Diesel 5Sp Auto, 85K ..... ..$31,900 head to head 2008 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 CREW 4X4 AUTO TRAILER HITCH, 92K .... $18,900 against the Lakeland 2008 PONTIAC MONTANA, 7 Pass, 4 Captains Chairs, On Star, 83K ...... ..$12,999 College Rustlers, 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4400, Air Cab/Susp/Dump, DT570MT, 94K .......... $40,900 a team they had 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4400, DT570MT, 10SP Eaton, Air Dump, 136K ..... $39,900 never defeated before. It was a 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4300, Auto, Air Ride, 24’ Van Body, 140K ............ .$36,900 tight game but 2006 INTERNATIONAL 8600, Cummins ISM, 10Sp Standard, 359K ........ .$24,999 with great shot 2006 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4, 5.4L Triton, Auto, A/T/C, 167K .......... $13,999 making from the team, it was 2006 FORD FREESTAR CARGO VAN, Full Load Cloth, A/T/C, 86K............ .$ 9,500 Schroeder’s last 2005 FREIGHTLINER M2, C7 CAT, 300Hp, 9Speed Eaton, 228K ............... $25,999 rock that sealed 2004 FREIGHTLINER FL80, 3126 CAT, 10Speed Eaton, 208K ................... $23,999 the win. In Grade 12 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL80, Garbage Hauler, 5Sp, Auto, 180K................... $13,999 Schroeder played on
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go-getter attitude won his team the title of “provincial gold medalists”. As for Schroeder himself, he’s stayed very humble about his winnings but noted that winning Rookie of the Year was the “highlight of my life.” Schroeder is home for the summer working at the Coronation Golf Course but will be back for fall semester at Augustana University in September. He is studying political science and is minoring in psychology.
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REAL ESTATE KAMLOOPS, B C, Lake front property, 0.42 Acre. Pinantan Lake. Water front cabin plus large lake view building lot. $169,900.00 Call Ian Lyons, 250-319-6351. SPECTACULAR Home and farm operation - Three Hills area. Up to 750 acres, high end custom home, heated Quonset, grain handling system, much more. Info; 403990-6678. SIDNEY, BC Condo. 25 minutes north of Victoria. 1232 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, many upgrades. Kitchen, living, dining, sunroom, includes heat, hot water, parking. No pets. $227,000.; bgerry5@shaw.ca. 15 RESIDENTIAL Building Lots, Vulcan, Alberta. Ritchie Bros Auctioneers. Selling by Unreserved Auction, July 18 from Lethbridge. 25 Bareland Condo Units as 8 lots + 7 single lots. Simon Wallan 780-831-8529; Greg Cripps - Re/Max 403391-2648; rbauction. com/realestate. ELINOR Lake Resort. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton. Spring Sale, fully serviced lake lots reduced by 15% May 17-31, 2013. Suitable for cabin/ house, RV or investment. 1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com.
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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.
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2006 HOLIDAY Rambler - “Endeavor� 38 1/2 ‘. Diesel Pusher 400 Cummins engine, 34,000 miles, 3 slides, Black tie Edition. $129,000 o.b.o. 403553-4313. Kijiji RV’s ad #470192385.
WRECKING Trucks all makes, all models. Dodge. GMC. Ford. Imports. Lots of 4X4 stuff. Diesel. Gas. Trucks up to 3 tons. We ship anywhere. Call 306-821-0260 Bill (Lloydminster) reply text. Email. call blackdog2010doc@hotmail. com. We ship same day bus. Dhl. transport.
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. BLACK Angus yearling bulls for sale. Semen tested. Contact Roger Spady, 780-879-3941 YEARLING & two year old red Simmental bulls from AI sires. Call Ron VanLanduyt, Botha, Ab. 403-742-4201 FULL blood Texas Longhorn bulls for sale. Four beefy type 2 yr old bulls left. 2 b/w, 1 r/w, 1 red roan. Bill & Linda Smith, Endiang, 403-579-2410, Bill’s cell, 403-854-1947. FOR SALE: Red & black Angus yearling bulls. Semen tested & delivered. Pugh Farms. Call 780-755-2207 or cell 780-806-1319.
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FEED & SEED BALER oats, 95% germination, clean, no wild oats. Ken Nielsen, 403854-8090. 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.
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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
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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
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HOW DO You calculate the value of a house? Determine property taxes? Develop these skills and more with the Appraisal and Assessment major at Lakeland College in Lloydminster, Alberta. Career opportunities include property manager, assessor, realtor, appraiser, lender, or working for a development firm. Recent grads reported an average starting salary of $60,000 a year. Phone 1-800-661-6490 ext. 5429 or visit: www. lakelandcollege.ca/realestate. OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanSrcribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month, 1-800-466-1535; www. canscribe.com; admissions@canscribe.com. HEALTH Care Aide Certification in 22 weeks. Visit www. healthcareaideacademy.com. Enroll early to reserve your seat 403347-4233. Classes start Sept. 02, 2013 @ The Health Care Aide Academy downtown Red Deer.
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.
ACROSS 1. Modest 4. Promenade 8. “____ Magic Moment” (Drifters song) 12. Onstage gear 15. Tail-less simian 16. Lost 17. Charter 18. Hair goo 19. Pod content 20. Thin 21. Door to ore 22. Pindar product 23. Boo-boo list 25. Verify 27. River inlet 28. South African monetary unit 29. Snack 31. Precise 33. Invented story 35. Symbol 39. Certain molding 41. Just 43. Priest’s garment 46. Redolence 47. Madagascar mammal 48. Marsh bird 50. Possessive pronoun 51. Proposal 54. Foamy drink 56. Miss Piggy is one 57. Military station 59. Plentiful 61. Of a region 63. Sawbones 64. Remove weapons from 66. Techie 67. Rush 69. Auricular 71. Confuse 74. Monastic official 76. Pyramid, for some 80. Building annex 81. Rich pastry 85. Unprincipled 87. Falsify 88. Middle of the day 89. Humpback’s kin 91. Break the ____ 92. Summer drink 93. Flit 94. Stiff 95. Expressions of doubt 96. Besides 97. Toward protection 98. Exaggeration 99. Land portion ANSWER TO PUZZLE IS ON PAGE 11
SALES position available at the ECA Review. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including, on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and develop new customers. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Valid drivers license & reliable vehicle. If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, send cover letter and resume to publisher@ecareview. com or mail to ECA Review, Box 70, Coronation, Ab. T0C 1C0. For more information call Joyce 403578-4111.
CLASSIFIEDS/CAREERS ELECTRICIAN required, experience preferred. Fax resume to 403-578-3036, Thornton Electric (2011) Ltd. CATTLE Receiving, Shipping and Processing. Immediate full-time positions available. Cattle experience an asset but willing to train the right person. Positions offered are permanent, full-time opportunities. Wages are negotiable and will commensurate according to qualifications and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benefit package. Fax resume to: Duke Joy - JBS Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231. No telephone inquiries. $100 - $400 CASH Daily for landscaping work! Must be competitive & energetic. Honesty is a must! Please visit us at: www.PropertyStars Jobs.com. AN ALBERTA Oilfield construction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction 780-7235051.
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 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228. PYRAMID Corporationis now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@ pyramidcorporation. com or fax 780-955HIRE. AUTOMOTIVE Technicians. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford. com. HIRING Hairstylist two positions available in Whitecourt Alberta. Full time and part time. Top wages willing to train and share knowledge. To apply phone 780-778-4248.
MILLWRIGHT and Electrician required at Edson Forest Products a division of West Fraser in Edson, AB. $37.67/hour with full benefits. Trade certification required. Fax 780-723-3783 or email: esuter@sundanceforestindustries.ca. UNITED Homes Canada hiring Warranty Coordinator. Detail oriented, organized candidates need apply. Customer service experience required, warranty experience is an asset. ron@unitedhomescanada.com or fax 403948-5240. 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. JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna. com/resumes_add.php
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Receptionist DOWN 1. Prank 2. Gluck’s forte 3. Desire 4. Upright pole 5. Tilted 6. Maui memento 7. Tibetan clerics 8. “____ Darn Cat!” 9. Cover up 10. Pupil’s site 11. Lounge sofa 12. Greek marketplace 13. First-aid provider 14. Kilt fold 24. Madison Avenue employees 26. “____ Goes Another Love Song” 30. Unit of resistance 32. Dec. 25 34. Sasquatch’s kin 36. Dues payer 37. Rare moon color 38. Stringed instrument 39. Group of eight 40. Painter’s plaster 42. Pass, as hours
44. Not a winner 45. Roomy 46. Bro or sis 49. Cobbler’s tool 52. Seniors, to juniors 53. Give forth 55. Hindu queen 58. Mimic 60. Kauai porch 62. Right-hand page 65. Rowdy crowd 68. Program 70. Tempest in a ____ 71. Fasten, as a rope 72. Omit in pronunciation 73. Armada 75. Soup liquid 77. Bay window 78. Aggressively manly 79. Made holy 82. “____ Miner’s Daughter” 83. Folk tales 84. Poker starter 86. Chess term 90. Beam
Crowfoot Crossing……Remembering Our Past, Building Our Future County of Paintearth….Welcome to the Energy Capital of East Central Alberta – Coal, Wind, Oil and Natural Gas
Tornado Hydrovacs, 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
The County of Paintearth is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable person to join our team as the Receptionist. This is a permanent full-time position reporting to the Director of Corporate Services. The successful applicant will be responsible for: • providing telephone, front counter, and email reception for the County Office; • general clerical support including processing mail, courier services and deliveries; • Records management including maintaining information/publication files, invoice and receipt files, and records preservation; • purchasing and inventory maintenance involving office supplies, printer ink, postage, supplies for water reservoirs, parks, and other County departments; • cash receipts for the County and its related entities; and • backup support for a variety of related duties in clerical and accounting services. The County is seeking an individual who is highly motivated with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. Preference will be given to individuals with training and/or experience in MS Office software applications. A minimum of a high school diploma, a thorough knowledge of office equipment and a valid Alberta Driver’s license – Class 5 are required. The salary range for this position is $44,000 - $53,000 per annum with an excellent benefits package. For more information, please contact Lana Roth or visit our website at www.countypaintearth.ca. Interested individuals are invited to forward a covering letter and resume with references by 4:00 pm, Monday June 3, 2013. Lana Roth, CGA Director of Corporate Services County of Paintearth No. 18 Box 509, Castor, AB T0C 0X0 Phone: 403.882.3211 Fax: 403.882.3560 Email: lroth@countypaintearth.ca
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WELL Established campground & RV Park. High Level, Alberta, July 6, 2013. Offers 12 acres with 42 sites and additional room for approximately 30 more. Immediate revenue. Team Auctioneers on www. globalactionguide.com; 780-927-4060. 75 QUARTERS Land, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $37,300 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.
MEIER Gun Auction. Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous. Call to consign 780-440-1860. CENTRAL Plumbing & Heating, Slave Lake, Alberta. Tuesday May 28, 10 a.m. Selling truck & forklift, compactor, river boat, snowmobile, seacan, sheet metal equipment, power threaders, shop & specialty tools, wood working & drywall equipment, plumbing & heating inventory. See www.montgomeryauctions.com or 1-800-371-6963.
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous meetings Saturdays, 8 p.m. Coronation Evangelical Free Church basement. Call Bill 403-5755131 or Kathy 403578-3909. KICK OFF Senior’s week! Paintearth Lodge Annual Senior’s Week Pancake Breakfast. Monday, June 3, 7 - 10 am. Cost - $6 per person. Everyone welcome. PAINTEARTH Lodge Annual Tea & Bakesale. Thursday, June 6th, 2 - 4 pm. Everyone welcome.
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M.D. Of Provost No. 52
Assistant Development Officer The M.D. of Provost No. 52 is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Assistant Development Officer. Reporting to the Development/Utilities Officer, this position will be responsible for daily interpretation and application of the M.D.’s Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan to ratepayers and potential applicants. The successful applicant will also be responsible for maintenance and administration of the M.D.’s GIS system, and computer knowledge is a definite asset. Resumes are to be submitted to: Tyler Lawrason Administrator M.D. of Provost No. 52 Box 300, 4504-53rd Avenue Provost, AB T0B 3S0 (780) 753-2434 Inquiries may be made to the Administrator at tlawrason@mdprovost.ca or (780) 753-2434 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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
DISPATCHER for its operations at its Provost Division Responsibilities: • Organize equipment and personnel. • Handle all incoming calls to dispatch office and all after hour calls using professional telephone etiquette. • Record lists of requirements from customers • Provide timely support and information to drivers and sub-contractors. • Ensure that all duties are completed professionally, competently and in the best manner possible. • Coordinate closely with facilities operations and production operations, to ensure all calls are dispatched and handled according to plan.
Qualifications: • The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of accuracy with excellent communication and organizational skills. • Have a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast paced team environment. • Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. • Knowledge of transportation and logistics execution • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and willingness to accept increased operational responsibilities • Ability to multi-task and prioritize conflicting tasks • The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision • A high level of attention to detail • Self-motivation, dependable and reliable • Safety conscientious 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
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Maverick Oilfield Services Ltd We are an oilfield maintenance and construction company currently seeking a
Mechanic for a permanent employment position in our Provost operation. Requirements: Education: • High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Courses and certification in specific maintenance procedures required. Experience: • Requires a minimum of two years experience as a mechanic working on similar equipment. • Working knowledge of the oilfield industry is a plus. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Working knowledge of engines, fans, pumps, generators, hydraulics etc. • Ability to provide accurate work to the specifications given and confirmed by a quality inspection. • Ability to communicate to all employees within the company. • Ability to work independently. • Ability to make reasonable and logical decisions based on rational thought and common industry methods and procedures. • Possess analytical and mathematical skills as related to reading diagrams, drawings, and directions and applying them to hands-on work.
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. E-mail: Pat.Doetzel@mavoil.com, fax: 780-753-2453 or drop it off at 3808-52 Ave., Provost.
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 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