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The 33rd Annual Spring Concert by the Walter Jahns Singers was held at the Forestburg Community Hall April 24. The Quartet o’ 7, from the left, Randy Howell, Lorna Williams, Don McMahon, Doug Grovet, Darrell Ball, Gary Disterheft and Carl Jahns was a surprise appearance at the concert. ECA Review/R.Coutts
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Submitted by Jamie Geddes The Walter Jahns Singers (WJS) performed their 33rd Annual Spring Concert at the Forestburg Community Hall on April 24. The WJS entertained to a full audience as they performed their chorale program entitled: The Director’s All Time Favourites. Their director Carl Jahns achieved a milestone with the choir as he directed his 15th consecutive season. To mark this achievement Jahns compiled his favourite pieces from over the years to create the afternoon’s program. Jahns directed the SDA Choral Festival Mass Choir event held at Merna Seventh Day Adventist Church on Palm Sunday. The mass choir was comprised of four area choirs which included the WJS. The choir sang songs from a variety of musical genres including a German folk song called Ho-La-Hi; and a hymn, Sing We With A Merry Heart a cappella. The accompanist for the WJS, Diane Jahns is not only an accomplished
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CORONATION COUNCIL
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ECA Review reporter Chief Administrative Officer Sandra Kulyk along with the Coronation town councillors were able to budget for everything that was requested of council this year when they announced the 2016 capital budget at their regular meeting on Mon., Apr. 25 at $416,389. The fire department will be allocated $23,789 for six bottles/breathing apparatus, two sets of bunker gear, six water packs and an infrared camera and stand. The arena will get $6,000 for a new deep fryer and grill. The curling rink
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Kneehill holds line on county taxes Debra Johnston
ECA Review reporter Mike Morton, Director of Corporate Services for Kneehill County presented several documents to council for approval at the Apr. 26 meeting. The 2016 operating budget will see revenue of $38.3 million and expenses of $29.3 million. The excess of $9 million will be transferred to projects for the 2016 Project and Capital Budget, which totals $21.4 million. Of that, $7.2 million is carried over from 2015. The largest capital projects include gravel acquisition and road projects, equipment, completion of new administration/medical building, bridge and water projects.
No tax increase
Property mill rates will remain the same for 2016 with residential at 2.803766, farmland at 6.84 and non-residential at 12.730768. Both the Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax Bylaw 1701, which nets $45,000 for Trochu and Bylaw 1702Water Service Area Special Tax Rate, which generates approximately $1.2 million for the county were both approved.
Aging in place in Linden
Westview Care Community’s Chairman of the Board Murray Baerg and Managing Director Gideon Berniko approached council to request financial assistance to renovate dining rooms in the care lodge. Formerly Linden Nursing Home, the non-profit facility was started in 1944 by three Mennonite congregations. It currently offers independent living,
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assisted living, a palliative suite and provides meals on wheels to the community. The home cares for 37 long-term residents, 24 assisted living residents and operates with 80 employees and about 30 volunteers. According to Berniko, although the facility contracts with Alberta Health Services, minimal funding over recent years has left the facility short of funds for capital projects. “We have around $5000 in donations toward projects,” Berniko explained for upgrades to windows, flooring, lighting, seating and a steam table, “We want this to be a home for these folks.” Currently, dining rooms are designated by the level of care residents require. Berniko says they would like to change that so that all dining rooms can serve residents regardless of level of assistance they require. The total cost for the dining room project is $30,000. Council tabled a decision on providing funding until they have further information about the facility.
No chickens for Wimborne
Permission was denied for a resident of Wimborne to keep chickens within the hamlet. The resident had requested to keep up to six laying hens in their yard. Kneehill’s land use bylaw specifies that livestock, which includes poultry, cannot be kept within any hamlet. The
animal control bylaw 1467 also stipulates the same unless special permission is granted. Council requested
that administration bring back amendments to the animal control bylaw to bring it in line with the land use bylaw to eliminate the conflicting wording.
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Erskine Water and Sewer Improvement Phase 2
March 23 - March 28, 2015
Sealed Tenders for6 invites the allconstruction of Erskine Water and Sewer Improvements Phase 2 clearly marked on The County of Stettler No. ratepayers join County Council and Administration to thetoparticipate envelope, will be received at the County of Stettler No. 6, 6602 – 44 Ave., Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 before in Town Hall meetings. We encourage and invite citizen input on various topics in a 2:00 pm local time, Thursday, May 19, 2016. community-led agenda, on issues concerning our ratepayers but are not limited to, Major Workincluding, Items as follows: the new County Shop/Office Complex, budget, and County operations. 1. roads Directional Drill 200/250 mm DR11 HDPE Water Main 5700 m 2. 150 mm DR 18 PVC Water Main 645 m 3. 200 mm SDR 35 PVC Sanitary Main 390 m 4. Gate Valves 57 each 5. 5A Sanitary Manhole 13 vm 6. Fire Hydrant 35 each 7. Water Service 170 each 8. Sanitary Service 13 each Monday, March 23 Tuesday, March 24 Wednesday, March 25 Thursday, March 26 Saturday, March 28 Saturday, March 28
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For more information please contact the County of Stettler at 403-742-4441.
Tender documents can be picked up at the office of the Owner’s Representative, MPE Engineering #302, 4702-49 Ave., Red Deer, AB. A general site visit will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 5 starting at Erskine Pump Station located at the corner of Prospect Ave and Johnson Street, Erskine, AB. Each tender must be accompanied by a bank draft or bid bond in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the Tender Price, payable to the County of Stettler No. 6. Tenderers are also required to supply a Consent of Surety Form in the amount equal to fifty (50%) percent of the Contract Sum. Specifications and Drawings will also be available for viewing at the Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton Construction Association Offices. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any or all tenders, or accept the Tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Owner. Tenders will be opened in public. County of Stettler No. 6 6602 – 44 Avenue/Box 1270 Stettler AB, T0C 2L0 403-742-4441
VILLAGE OF GADSBY
Community Enhancement Fund of Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. and Paintearth Regional Waste Management Ltd. GRANTING GUIDELINES FOR 2016
For the 2016 granting cycle the Community Enhancement Fund of Progressive Waste and PRWML anticipates awarding grants up to $25,000 and invites applications for eligible projects from not for profit organizations, registered charities, and community groups that provide services to the Paintearth Region. The intent of this community fund is to distribute its grant funds to as many groups as possible. Larger amounts may be considered depending upon expressed need and granting capacity. Projects should contribute to the development of a healthy and diverse community. The charitable purposes of this community are to: • Foster and promote awareness and appreciation for community-based philanthropy; • Promote the growth, development, and success of community endeavours Deadline for applications is Tuesday, May 31, 2016. To receive the application form, granting guidelines and/or to submit the application form, please contact the following: Progressive Waste/Paintearth Waste Community Fund Attention: Tarolyn Aaserud PO Box 509 Castor, AB T0C 0X0 bfigrant@countypaintearth.ca Phone: 403.882. 3211
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The Village of Gadsby is currently excepting bids to purchase the following equipment: 1999 Deines 1850 Mower with 48” snow blower attachment – RESERVE BID 1992 International Vacuum Truck – RESERVE BID Lawn Sweep 30 Gallon Spray Tech Weed Sprayer Sale items may be viewed at the Village of Gadsby Office Tuesday, May 3 from 9-11am, Wednesday, May 4 from 2-6pm, Thursday, May 5 from 9-11am. Questions regarding the equipment and submitting a bid may be directed to: Carla Tuck, 403-574-3793.
Bids for the above equipment are to be submitted in a sealed envelope to: Village of Gadsby, P.O. Box 80; 202 3rd Street, Gadsby, AB T0C 1K0 Bids are to be submitted no later than 6:00pm on Wed. May 11, 2016. Bids for equipment are made on an “as is/where is” basis. No Warranty is offered. The Village of Gadsby does not provide any guarantee. All sales are final. It is the buyer’s responsibility to determine the condition and suitability of the equipment. No faxes or emails accepted for bids. A decision will be made on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK MAY 1 – 7, 2016
The County of Paintearth is continues to promote a public awareness campaign entitled “Preparedness Begins at Home” and is making available the following resources: 1. Emergency Preparedness Guide 2. 72 Hour Emergency Kit Checklist 3. Family Emergency Planning – 5 Step Guide
As well, the County website features a link to FireSmart.Alberta.ca – a great resource for homes and farms, please check it out! These documents are available in a booklet at the County office for no charge, or may be downloaded from our website: www.countypaintearth.ca and printed at home. Families are also encouraged to check out www.getprepared.gc.ca for more information on family preparedness planning.
The County of Paintearth is providing these resources in cooperation with Public Safety Canada and the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. Don’t wait until an emergency hits - please take time with your family to prepare now! Todd Pawsey, Director of Emergency Management County of Paintearth No. 18
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Reducing crime top priority for Clive residents Lisa Joy
ECA Review reporter Karen Sander of Parkland Community Planning Services (PCPS) presented Clive’s Sustainability Plan to village council at its regular meeting April 25. The report aimed to get feedback from the community on social, economic, environmental, cultural and governing aspects of the community. The consultation process started after the World Town Planning Event in Clive in November 2015. Clive high school students were surveyed at the Lacombe High School in December. The survey showed that the majority of the high school students lived in the county (30) with 18 living in the village.
Clive Mayor Anita Gillard said these numbers showing most participants live in the county backs ups what the village always says. In January 2016 a meeting was held representing Grade, 5, 7 and 8 students. Four Grade 9 students completed a survey with seniors at the Clive Drop in Centre. Parents were surveyed during parent-teacher interviews at the school in February. Fifteen of the parents completing the survey lived in the county and 5 in the village. The report revealed that residents believe the greatest challenges facing Clive are Crime (about 32 per cent) and business retention. (about 24 per cent). Some suggestions from community members on how safety
can be improved in Clive included more adolescent activities, Block Parents, 30 km speed limits in residential areas, more police presence and neighbourhood watch. Clive council accepted the sustainability plan as information.
Large item and yard waste pick up
Clive voted in favour of having two yard waste and one large item pick up annually. Chief Administrative Officer Carla Kenney told council, at its regular meeting April 25, that the village several requests from residents asking for some form of large item pick as well as yard waste disposal. Clive discontinued use of the drop off compost behind the village shop in 2013.
Ryders ready to host skate park competitions Debra Johnston
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Due to the provincial increase to education property tax rates across the province, Delburne residents will see a slight increase in their property taxes. To cover the increase that Delburne must submit to the province, council approved Bylaw 1120/2016 that will see residential taxes increase by 0.29 per cent and non-residential rise by 0.54 per cent. The education tax accounts for approximately a quarter of a typical residential property tax bill. The province will requisition $2.4 billion from municipalities this year: 6.8 per cent more than last year.
Delburne Skate Park will move into the next phase of construction following a visit to council by Ghost Ryders Board of Director representatives at the Apr. 26 meeting. President Josh Beler and Vice President Devin Wall, along with Delburne Futures Committee member Bev Jamieson, presented council with plans to add recognition signage, lighting with a timer, bleachers and a raised platform to the park. The group already has funds to proceed but required council’s approval to hook into village power lines. Council approved the request unanimously. According to Jamieson, the The Town of Coronation and County of Paintearth addition of the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee platform and are very pleased to announce that bleachers will make the area more usable for events like Canada Day celebrations. The Ryders are will be joining Dr O’Riordan and hoping to have establishing a full-time medical practice work completed at the Coronation Medical Clinic. by their first event on June 1. Dr Akindipe commenced his medical career after graduating Eighteen with honors 16 years ago as a hospitalist and general schools have been practitioner at a district hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. He moved invited to particito Ireland in 2003 to enroll at the Royal College of Surgeons pate and the in Ireland where he trained as a Basic General Surgeon and event already has worked as an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor for many years. several local sponsors. When Dr Akindipe decided to train and become a family According to physician, he was accepted to the highly competitive Family Steven Banks, Medicine/General Practice Training Program of the United vice principal at Kingdom which he successfully completed with the award of Delburne a Certificate of Completion and Membership of the prestigious Centralized Royal College of General Practitioners, London, England. School, students Dr Akindipe has worked in various rural, semi rural and urban earn leadership credits towards environments during his clinical training and he has wide their graduation ranging experience in family medicine as well as emergency with activities care with particular interest in the care of the elderly, chronic like working on disease management, minor surgical procedures, men’s health, the board, prewomen’s health, pediatrics, complex & collaborative care and senting updates office based ear, nose and throat (ENT) complaints. to council, and Dr Akindipe is married to Titi, a Physiotherapist and they are organizing events and trips. blessed with 2 pre-teenage boys. He will bring his medical The Ryders are expertise and skills to work in partnership with the residents planning trips to of Coronation and the surrounding communities. three or four We look forward to welcoming Dr Akindipe and his family to other parks over Coronation. Dr Akindipe will be taking appointments at the next year.
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In her report to council Chief Administrative Officer Carla Kenney said the Village of Clive will get $3,430 from Alberta Labour for a STEP Summer Outdoor Worker position. They received 31 applications for the position. The village will get $243,023 in MSI Capital and
BMTG funding this year, down from $249,275 last year. The MSI operating amount is also down this year from the provincial government. Clive will receive $31,913, down from $35,932 in 2015. Clive issued a development permit for a thrift store and market stalls on 50 Street.
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Big Valley council grateful for RCMP presence Debra Johnston
While reports of crime are up slightly in Big Valley, Lukeman could not confirm if that was due to more RCMP Constable Dave Lukeman had reporting by residents or if the rate had some good news to pass on to council actually gone up. when he dropped into Big Valley Proposed outdoor arena council meeting Apr. 28 to give a quick An outdoor rodeo arena would be report. used every weekend and likely most A school resource officer will relocate to the Stettler detachment towards days through the week explained Tom Cassidy, who met with council to the end of the school year and begin duties in the fall once school begins. Lukeman confirmed with CAO Michelle White that Big Valley residents interAll Your Carpentry Needs ested in joining Fences/Decks/House Renovation the Stettler branch of the Citizens on Patrol 403-990-9371 Program (COPP) brianturner6969@gmail.com will be more than Tailwind’s Consulting & Construction 3” wide version welcome. At the meeting, Coun. Sandra Big Iron Schell indicated Drilling’s there was a great patented deal of interest in Tell them COPP but going Danny Hooper through the prosent you cess to start a Big Also: Rural Water Treatment (Province Wide) Valley branch was cumbersome. 1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) The Big Valley View our 29 patented and patent branch will be a pending inventions online at subset of the www.1800bigiron.com Stettler branch.
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low, 31x44 metal clad shop, 34x45 hip roof barn, 60x60 horse barn, 40x60 tarp shed and a 36x60 open face shed. The quarter has some native, some improved with a dugout. All the other parcels are the same at some native, some Big Iron improved with a dugout on all Drilling’s parcels.The SLR revenue is patented Gordon “Hoss” Nichols Basil Nichols $3000.00, and the land has Tell them 882-HOSS (4677) 403-323-0365 had no chemical on it since Danny Hooper MLS Realtor 1999. $950,000 MLS# sent you MLS Realtor CA0071739 • 220 Main Wide) St., Halkirk - 3 Also: Rural Water Treatment (Province 4309-44 St, Castor lots, 75’ x 115’ at NW end of 5113-52 St Castor Halkirk’s Main St. $30,000 1-800-BIG IRON 5010-48 St Castor(244-4766) MLS# CA0069900 View our 29 patented and patent • 216 Main St., Halkirk • 105 Wheatbelt Road, • 5016 Norfolk Ave., Coro- • Cedar Pizza & Steakhouse pending inventions online at Veteran - 1400 sq.ft bungalow nation - 1974 modular home Dining and Lounge- Inventory, 50’ x 115’ lot on North end of www.1800bigiron.com on large triangle lot, roomy boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, equipment , building and lot. Lo- Halkirk Main St., 2 smaller kitchen/diningroom, large liv- fully finished wood basement cated at the main entrance into buildings on it, zoned for stor$20,000 MLS# ing room, 2 bedrooms, 4 piece and 1152 sq ft of living space Forestburg right on HWY 53, just age. bath $69,900 MLS#CA0081354 $120,000 MLS#CA0077449 north of the new arena and ball CA0069899 diamonds. REDUCED $385,000 • 5006 52 St, Castor - 3 bed, 1 bath 1084 Sq. Ft. bun$370,000 MLS# CA0076885 • 105 5 St., Gadsby - 1356 Sq. galow. 8 lots available. Double Ft. 2013 24’X56’ double wide w/ heated detached garage. $162,500 MLS#CA0066338 • 9.56 Ac near Veteran - • 4232 49 Ave., Castor - lots of open space. 3 Bed, 2 bath. • 5411 49 Ave., Castor $197,035 MLS#CA0074703 1400 sq. ft bungalow, 5 beds, 3 Mobile home has 1836 sq. ft. of Needing heated work space? of them upstairs along with living space with lots of up- • 5106 51 , Castor - why pay Concrete block, 32x60, ten foot rent? 642 Sq. Ft. 1 bed,1 bath 1 1/2 bathrooms. Several out- grades. 3 beds, office, 2 baths, walls, metal roof, forced air buildings incl. shop with oil pit. double det. garage. $127,900 bungalow that’s Had an extreme furnace, washroom, 10x8 face lift in the last few years. $199,900 MLS#CA0079964 MLS#CA0082068 Close to Castor Main Street. overhead door. $89,000 REDUCED $83,900 $64,900 MLS# CA0074055 • 3811 Railway Ave, Corona- MLS#CA0057062 tion - 10.53 acres, 3 large door • 4910 49 Ave, Castor heated 72x50 shop with 40x38 3796 Sq. Ft. warehouse build• 5309 50 Street, Castor - • 104 Main St., Alliance - AC in office. $275,000 ing (1130 Sf section connected to 2666 Sf. loading area) 1360 sq.ft. bungalow, 3 beds, 2 cozy two bedroom, one bath MLS#CA00740296 bath. Kitchen (13’5 x 15’9) looks home has had quite a number • 5214 Windsor Ave. Coro- $149,000 MLS#CA0054515 east onto deck and Castor Creek of updated items done to it in nation - 2 bed, 1 bath 685 Sq. Ft. • 5401 51 Ave, Castorarea. Single attached garage. the last little while. $69,900 bungalow. Where is as is. The 1336 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath 1983 $100,000 MLS#CA0079844 MLS#CA0082041 renter has left. Seller has not mobile w/porch, large piece of $70,000 been to the property for two land. years. No warranties. $40,000 MLS#CA0032934 • 5002 54a St, Castor MLS# CA0073635 Trailer park. Potential for 14 • 112 3rd Ave E. Alliance 3 • 5 or so acres - 4 bed, 2 pad rentals & 10 seasonal lots bed, 2 bath 1776 Sq. Ft. mobile on • 4.72 acres off HWY 855 bath, AC, bungalow with renos, $80,000 MLS#CA0032933 its own lot. Wood stove and an adnear Heisler - 2040 sq ft 50x60 zipper shop with cement, • 5109 50 Ave, Castor dition with deck. On engineered heat, blown on insulation, home, built 1981, three bed2640 sq. ft w/ living quarters blocking with 6 tie downs, skirted rooms incl. enormous master heavy duty lift. NE-PT-4-38above. Revenue property. and ventilated. Vacant, ready. REw/4 piece bath and jet tub. 12-W4 $395,000 MLS# DUCED $97,000 $89,900 $66,000 MLS#CA0030486 $349,000 MLS#CA0079249 CA0082214 • 5021 50 Ave, Castor MLS#CA0073401 • 4917 Norfolk Ave., Coro- 5000 sq. ft. brick and wood nation - 2 bed, 1 bath, 800 Sq. building on main street Ft. bungalow. “As Is Where Is” $85,000 MLS#CA320287 • Near Castor - 16.75 $25,000 MLS#CA0072118 • 4938 Parkview Dr., Cas• ALL of section 15-39-13- acres, overlooks Castor tor - side by side duplex has 5202 Windsor Ave Coronation W4 & S½ of SW-22-39-13-W4 Creek, near K-12. Potential to $400,000 1215 sq ft on one side w/ 2 is for sale. Home quarter has subdivide. beds, 2 baths; and 615 sq ft on 1965 four bed one bath bunga- MLS#CA286941 the other side w/ 3 beds, 2 baths. Upgrades to both. 114 3 Ave E Alliance $184,900 MLS#CA0078958
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Issues need resolving before outdoor arena plausible Cont’d from Pg 4 Several issues need to be worked out in order for the outdoor arena to become a reality but both groups and council agreed that it would be a positive addition to the village. According to Cassidy, a number of groups have already expressed interest in using the facility.
Debenture paid off
will officially drop out of the Shirley McLellan Regional Water Commission in 2017. The costs for the water line will be divided between remaining members but council had not heard yet how much costs will rise. However, council decided to use the opportunity to pay off Big Valley’s portion of the debenture on Phase Two/ Big Valley and Phase Three/Donalda
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Cont’d from Pg 1 This provided a little historical interlude for those who were in the audience familiar with the WJS and for those who wanted to know a little bit more.
Clean audit
Council approved the 2015 financial statements after receiving a clean audit report from Justin Tanner of Gitzel and Company Chartered Accountants. With $670,690 in financial assets and
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$170,139 in liabilities, the village ended the year with just over $3 million in accumulated surplus, consisting of $516,841 in restricted and unrestricted surplus and the remainder in equity in tangible assets. Revenues amounted to $541,617 and expenses $678,813. After government transfers for capital projects were added in, the village ended on the plus side with $266,161.
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The WJS began when Walter Jahns founded and directed the Forestburg Chorale Society some 33 years ago. This society was comprised of local and area singers who loved to perform. After Walter’s death; the group kept his legacy of using local talent to entertain locally, but changed their name to the Walter Jahns Singers to honour him. The Singers have had three directors in their 33 years: Walter Jahns, Dale Trefz and Carl Jahns. The next surprise was the barbershop style musical interlude debut of the Quartet o’ 7 comprised of: Darrell Ball, Gary Disterheft, Doug Grovet, Randy Howell, Carl Jahns, Don McMahon, and Lorna Williams of the WJS. In keeping with tradition, the WJS officially completed their 33rd season with a performance at the Galahad Care Centre for the residents and staff on April 25.
of the water line, which amounts to just under $40,000 in order to save on interest. The payment will come out of 2016 reserves and operating budget.
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Now’s the time Over the past eight months The Coronation & District Wellness Society along with the Town of Coronation have done their due diligence in studying the future of our aging skating arena built in 1960 and the curling rink in 1953. A professional visual assessment of the two buildings by the architect firm, Tkalcie Bengert was certainly not encouraging. Basically both structures are nearing, if not already at their ‘end of life’, especially the skating arena. Besides the visual assessment, the feasibility study completed by RC Strategy facilitators also included a survey of stakeholders in the community, seven community organizations and 144 people. Sixty-seven per cent of those surveyed also had interest in a running track around the perimeter of the skating arena. “Definitely interest” was shown by those surveyed was the point the facilitator made in regards to the survey, adding it makes it “worth a discussion” but he noted the questions on the survey did not quantify the costs. So now comes “the discussion”. Now comes the roll of the entire community and district to attend the Open House scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at the Lion’s Rec Centre - to get the facts! There is no doubt in the minds of many, the loss of these sporting facilities would impact the future sustainability of this community. The big question is, How do we keep these facilities that not only offers winter
sports, but summer events as well. The facilitators have offered up future options, fixing or build new, and put dollar figures to those options. Building a combined arena/curling rink with or without a running track, with or without a child’s play area for example, would have a cost saving of 20 - 30 per cent. Building the arena now with the capability of adding on an attached three-sheet curling rink and/ or child’s play area is another option or repair both old facilities with the costs for bringing both up to code. If the choice is to build in the future, sadly there is a lot of money that has to be spent on the skating arena just to keep it operating for the next several years while the community raises funds. All this information, numbers, numbers, and more numbers, will be provided at the Open House on Thursday, May 12 at the Coronation Lion’s Rec Centre. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the facts ! Decisions and plans need to be put into place now for what the community will do in the next 10 years. This community has done it before. We’ve raised enough money in advance to build a community centre and have it paid for by the time it opened. Can we do it again? We need to look at our options, at the numbers, at the ideas, and not to put planning and fundraising off any longer! Let’s not leave our future generations without these sporting venues.
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by B.P. Schimke Absolutely atrocious! Earls Restaurant’s decision to unilaterally remove Alberta beef from its menu in favour of humanely-produced Kansas beef created a ground swell of anger amongst Alberta beef producers and Albertans generally. My first reaction was never to eat at Earl’s again, but needing to get both sides of the story, I’m writing this column while I eat fish and chips at Earls Red Deer. The problem with a complete boycott of Alberta Earls is that these are franchised restaurants owned by local people. My waitress, who has worked for Earls Red Deer for 10 years, doesn’t like the decision any more than beef producers. But she seemed traumatized having had to field a number of not-so-nice potshots from customers. The couple who own Earls Red Deer are long-term, well-respected Red Deerians who are active in the community and generous with both their time and donations. I would be very surprised that they want Kansas beef on their menus.
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The hard reality is we need to accept that Earls didn’t make this decision because they were worried about how beef animals are raised. They made their decision because the world opinion has shifted in that direction. It’s all about profit and giving the majority of their customers what they want. Whether we like it or not, companies are finding profitability in marketing humanely-raised, hormonefree, antibiotic-free meats. Sure we can blame organizations like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), the media and most certainly social media for pushing this agenda. But the reality is whether we believe in humanelyraised beef or not, beef producers need to accept this is the trend. If the majority of buyers are demanding something, you either provide, get out of the business or lose market share. For those from rural Alberta, we may shake our collective heads that anyone would treat dumb cows, unlovable chickens and stinky pigs like humans. Turn to Respond, Pg 9
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by Herman Schwenk The more you watch what is going on with our new Federal and Provincial governments, the more you realize that this country is going to be in very serious financial difficulty before long. In my opinion the issue that will push it over the edge is their totally irrational climate change polices. Many of the provinces, especially Alberta and Ontario will and are determined to implement climate change polices that are increasing
electricity costs on industry and small business to the point where they become uncompetitive. As well these rates put a real and unnecessary burden on residential consumers. In my opinion the time has come for the public to push back on this destructive nonsense. For more than the past 20 years the public has been brainwashed by left wing politicians, environmentalists and the media with misinformation. Turn to Can not, Pg 9
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Who in their Right mind . . . Dear Editor, It was even before my sixth birthday that I realized I was different. I could send my mother’s concern as she patiently tried to bring about a change in my behaviour. Once I started school I became very aware that I was not the same as the other students in my class and when the teacher singled me out for the “special” help I must admit I was embarrassed. Later when I was asked to write on the blackboard there was usually a gasp and maybe even a bit of giggling as I picked up the chalk to begin. My face would grow red as I realized more and more that I did not fit into the regular mold. Life was difficult at times. My mother would become exasperated when trying to teach me the simple tasks of sewing and knitting or other skills that were expected of all young women of my day. She would throw up her hands and leave me to my own devices. Family gatherings literally set me apart, as I always had to sit at the end of the table because my disability interfered with others enjoying their meal. I thought of ways and means to hide my problem but no matter what I came up with “it” became obvious through time. Casual remarks from friends and
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family were at times hard to bear. Words such as “sinister” and comments like using the wrong side of one’s brain made life a challenge. Even my husband would remark he thought I often got up on the wrong side of the bed! At one point I thought perhaps there was hope for me and others like me when I found a pair of scissors designed especially for “us”, but that did not last long. Recently it has come to my attention that those in the minority often receive more compassion and benefits than the ‘so-called’ normal majority. It has encouraged me to share my story and exercise my rights. . . no what I mean to say is my lefts. Perhaps the socialist left-wingers will take pity on my sort and take up our cause. I might even be interviewed by the media and become a “postergirl” for all those who struggle with right-handed tools, and so on. It is not inconceivable that we should receive some financial compensation for the prejudice and discrimination we have been subjected to over all these years? If no compensation is forth coming should not our government at least do the left thing and issue an apology? Even my tongue is in the left side of my cheek. Faye Pearson, Stettler, Ab.
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Town Hall County of Stettler No. 6 Meetings INFORMATION UPDATE: New Public Works March 23 - March 28, 2015
On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the regular Council meeting, County The County StettlerBorrowing No. 6 invites all1558-16 ratepayers of Stettler Councilofdefeated Bylaw New Public to join County Council and Administration to $7.6 Works Shop Facility, which stated the County would borrow participate in Town encourage million. This money was toHall buildmeetings. a new shopWe facility on County land andwas invite citizen various in aoutside which purchased in input order toonmove Countytopics operations of the Town, two kilometers southonof the Townconcerning of Stettler limits on community-led agenda, issues Highway 56 and the corner of Township our ratepayers including, butRoad not38-4. limited to, the newpetition County Shop/Office Complex, A sufficient of the electorate was receivedbudget, in opposition to roads and Borrowing BylawCounty 1558-16operations. New Public Works Shop Facility.
Upon receiving the petition of the electorate in opposition to Borrowing Bylaw 1558-16, Council had two options: 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 23 Byemoor Hall Tuesday, 24 forRed Willow 7:00 p.m. a) HoldMarch a plebiscite a vote of theHall electorate within 90 days. Wednesday, March 25 Big Valley Jubilee Hall 7:00 p.m. (Estimated cost to hold a plebiscite $23,000) Thursday, March 26 Erskine I.O.O.F. Hall 7:00 p.m. b) DefeatMarch Borrowing 1558-16 in second reading. Saturday, 28 Bylaw Stettler Ag Society 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March Hall 2:00 p.m. Council voted to28 defeat Linda the bylaw. The message from members of the the public who came Forreceived more information please contact forward to explain whyofthey signed the petition was: County Stettler at 403-742-4441. 1) They do not want the County to borrow so much money in this economy ($7.6 million); 2) They do not want to personally be impacted by a tax increase related to building a new shop; 3) They wished Council had saved more; and 4) Couldn’t we just fix the existing shop? Could we just fix the old shop? Council began investigating the need for a new shop (June 13, 2012). They formed a committee to investigate the condition of the shop and in November 2013 decided to hire a firm to provide them with a Property Condition Assessment. In December 2013 they awarded the job to Stantec Engineering. The purpose of this project was to provide Council with an opinion on the overall physical condition of the shop, to provide opinions on probable costs and address ‘physical deficiencies’ by conducting interviews with key personnel and a visual walk through of the premises. On January 31, 2014 Stantec provided Council with their assessment which identified $1.3 million dollars in recommended repairs over the first five years. This report also established that the upstairs office space for Public Works staff and the lunch room, would need to be closed. On February 12, 2014 Council directed Administration to purchase portable offices for Public Works staff. On April 23, 2014 Council directed administration to pursue land purchase options and price comparisons on County lands which would be appropriate for a new County site. On August 13, 2014, the County purchased land two kilometers SW of the Town of Stettler limits on Highway 56 and the corner of Township Road 38-4. On March 9, 2016 Council directed Administration to seek further investigation into the existing 47-year-old shop to determine how deep the problems were and if it would make sense to invest in refurbishing the old shop. March 22, 2016, Council hired WSP Canada to conduct an ‘Intrusive Investigation’, which basically means ‘leave no stone left unturned’. WSP’s investigation which was provided to Council on April 13, 2016 estimated over $2.2 million in repairs would be required to bring the existing shop up to current code. Plus, an expansion would be needed to accommodate existing equipment and workspace requirements. The problem with investing in the existing shop is that it will not be an asset for the County. The Town of Stettler has indicated upon resale of this site it will likely rezone the area as Residential. Currently, we are operating within town limits at the pleasure of the Town. We are breaking weight restrictions on town roads when we move our equipment in and out of the Public Works site to the County roads. We have neighbors to the west (Points West LivingSupportive Living Community) who have to live with our heavy equipment coming and going, and the noise and operational hours attached to our business. Additionally, the sports park to the south of the Public Works yard is a constant stress to our operators who worry about visibility and children so close to our heavy equipment operations. Why would the County consider borrowing money? Just like when people save money for a down payment and then secure a mortgage to buy a house, that is how municipal governments would plan to pay for large capital projects which are investments for the County. Only unlike you or I, municipal government can access Alberta Capital Finance, a provincial organization whose sole purpose is to provide funding to municipalities and school boards at affordable interest rates. The Alberta Capital Finance Authority (“ACFA”) is a provincial authority and acts only as an agent of the
Alberta crown. Its business is to provide local entities with financing for capital projects. ACFA is able to borrow in capital markets at interest rates which would not be available to local authorities acting independently. ACFA makes loans to Alberta municipalities, school boards and other local entities at interest rates based on the cost of its borrowings. Public members who came forward to share why they had signed the petition against Borrowing Bylaw 1558-16, told us they did not want the County to borrow so much ($7.6 million). However with the downturn of the economy, we were able to save $1.1 million in the tendering process. Administration is committed to trimming another $500,000 from the project by finding savings within the facility and construction, without compromising quality. Scott Builders has pledged to assist Administration in finding savings through efficiencies. Alberta Capital Finance offers us *3.084% interest rate on a 30 year loan, making repayment very manageable (*$270,082/year). The County is in good financial standing having just received another clean audit report for the 2015 year. With our economy, why are you considering building anything at all? The answer is that we can realize savings by building in a downturn and it is good business to invest in the County’s future when we can capitalize on using Municipal Sustainable Initiative (MSI) funding, which the Provincial Government has promised in their most recent budget is secure for the County in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Building a new Public Works Facility is a necessity. The existing shop, built in 1969 does not accommodate the size of the equipment we now service, it does not observe the safety codes which now exist, and it is in the middle of Stettler which is not a safe or ideal location to base an operation of this size. The original shop was built to last 25-30 years. We have stretched it to last 47 years. It is past the time to consider the health and safety of staff as well as the needs of the County today, tomorrow, and 30 years from now. We have approximately $11 million in reserves. Local trades are looking for work, and right now Council has the unique ability to move forward with a project which would stimulate our local economy, while at the same time taking advantage of a very competitive construction market. How much will it cost? Post-tender estimates for building a new shop facility to house Public Works, Agricultural Services, Utilities and a mechanical shop are: $9,261,000 Total Project Estimate This estimate includes: $1,565,755 in Site Work to develop 5 acre shop site and $7,695,245 for a New Public Works Shop Facility. The new County site is +/- 77 acres. County operations are intended to eventually occupy up to half of that land area leaving the remaining +/- 38.5 acres available for cost recovery sale or other development. How big will you build? Council has always directed that the new building will be created as a functional building. They have directed Scott Builders to build smart, build with the future in mind, and to get the best deal for our dollars. Our fleet is bigger, the size of the equipment is much larger than it was in 1969 when the original shop was built, and our services as well as the public’s expectations of our services is much greater. Currently, we have four buildings on our site accommodating Public Works, Agricultural Services, Utilities and our mechanical shop with square footage adding up to 28,500 sq. ft. The new shop design allows for 43,200 sq. ft. and will accommodate all of the above, plus it allows for a 2,750 sq. ft. bay for water storage tanks and related systems to supply water to the complex. Combining these four departments under one roof provides operational efficiencies. Energy efficiencies that come with new building systems will also be realized. Public Works crews keep our rural road networks operating. In addition to servicing the County fleet, they maintain: • Shirley McClellan Waterline • Stettler Ambulances • Stettler Regional Fire Trucks • Waste Management services • Protective Services County staff members and facilities are also the heart of Stettler Regional Emergency Management Agency. In the event of a disaster or emergency in the Stettler Region our Emergency Operations Centre would be activated to handle the event.
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This Council believes it is important to be able to provide all employees with proper workspace and equipment and a safe and healthy work environment. Have you considered current losses and future projected losses in linear taxation income? Absolutely. In February, Council was provided with notification that the 2016 County budget is projecting an estimated $1 million loss in linear taxation revenue due to the downturn in the economy. We have continued to project and plan for liberal losses in linear revenue if the market should continue in the same way. We are not being extravagant or suggesting the County should live beyond its means. What happens next? On Wednesday, April 20 Council took the first step in making the decision to proceed with building a new shop, but will be financing it differently. They gave first reading to Borrowing Bylaw 1564-16 New Public Works Shop Facility. This Bylaw will be brought back to Council on May 11. How will we fund this project? In response to what we heard from public members who came forward: 1) The County is not borrowing as much ($5.2 million), and will instead fund the project with a combination of reserves, grant funding and borrowing. 2) Ratepayers will not see an increase to their taxes to pay for this project. 3) Council has saved more. In 2004 County reserves (savings) were at $4.5 million. Today, we have more than doubled our reserves and they sit at $11.2 million. Council could choose to use these reserves to build. But this Council does not want to deplete the reserves leaving the County cash poor, especially when borrowing is so affordable. They are choosing to use approximately 20% of County reserves (like making a down payment), and will keep the remaining reserves for servicing other needs and emergencies that may present in the County. 4) We could fix the existing shop, but after reviewing all of the information and the Intrusive Investigation findings, Council has chosen the best use of County dollars is to invest them into an asset that will meet the needs of this County’s current operations for today and for the future. Council chose to still take $2 million out of reserves for the Public Works Facility project, leaving the County’s reserve balance at $9,200,000. They will use $1 million from the 2016 Municipal Sustainable Initiative (MSI) funding, and $1 Million from the 2017 MSI funding. The Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) is funding from the province, which helps support local infrastructure priorities and build strong, safe and resilient communities. Municipal Affairs has allocated approximately $7.6 billion to municipalities since the program launched in 2007. This has meant communities across Alberta have been able to build municipal structures and rehabilitate their roadways, water and wastewater systems, public transit facilities, and recreation and sport facilities, and other key local priorities. In the most recent Provincial Budget released by the NDP Government on April 14, 2016 the County of Stettler was allocated $2,532,000 in MSI funding for 2016, 2017 and 2018. Council is choosing to allocate approximately 39% of our annual MSI funding for the Public Works Facility project in 2016 and 2017. Total Project Estimate: $9,261,000 Above estimate includes: $1,565,755 for site work and preparation to develop 5 acres $7,695,245 New Public Works Facility Funding Explained: $ 9,261,000 Total Project Reserves: - $2,000,000 = $7,261,000 2016 MSI grant: - $1,000,000 2017 MSI grant - $1,000,000 = $5,261,000 Borrowed from Alberta Capital Finance at *3.084% over 30 years. Yearly repayment of this loan is calculated to be *$270,082.00. This yearly repayment would be made out of our operating budget. As always, we encourage the public to take an interest in their municipal government and value your feedback. Please do not hesitate to call the County for clarification, more information, or to get in touch with your area Councillor. * Interest rate as of April 15, 2016 from Alberta Capital Finance Authority. Subject to change.
For more information, clarification or questions about the new Public Works Shop Facility, please contact the County of Stettler at 403-742-4441. Updates and a history of this project are also available on our website at www.stettlercounty.ca
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Let’s talk truths on hormones, antibiotics Alberta Beef Did you know that all Canadian beef is antibiotic free? Or that the difference in hormone levels in a serving of beef from cattle raised with hormone implants versus without is less than one nanogram (ng) – 1.9 ng versus 1.1 ng, respectively? A nanogram is one billionth of a gram (g). The amount of estrogen from one serving of cabbage is equal to the same amount of estrogen from over 1,000 servings of beef produced using hormone implants. Compared to some other plant and protein sources, beef has the lowest amount of estrogen per 75 g serving (Canada’s Food Guide recommended serving size). Compare those amounts to the amount of estrogen produced by your body every day. An average adult female produces around 480,000 ng while an average adult male produces 136,000 ng, daily. Health Canada, the World Health Organization and the United Nations all conclude that the use of hormones is a practice that can be continued without harm to human health. The use of hormone implants means fewer environmental resources are used in beef production. In Canada, we use 24 per cent less land than we did twenty years ago. If we were to return to 1950s technology, while maintaining current production rates, we would need 11 per cent more feed, four percent more water, seven percent more fuel, and produce 14 per cent more greenhouse
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gases. The result of appropriate, is the humane increasing efficiencies thing to do. It is often better means fewer resources with for the animals to be treated smaller impacts on the envi- with antibiotics through feed ronment – and your grocery rather than being subjected bill. to the stress that can be All Canadian beef is anticaused from repeated hanbiotic free. Prior to dling to give injections. processing, cattle must wait Preventing infection can a specified withdrawal time reduce the need to use more after the last treatment of powerful antibiotics if a disantibiotics to ensure no resease becomes more serious. idue is left in the beef. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency regularly tests product for antibiotic residue, Good Fences Make Good Neighbours! with the latest results showing • Oilfield • Page Wire over 99.9 per cent of • Commercial • Rail Fence beef tested free • Residential • Corrals from antibiotic resi• Farm Fencing • Fence dues. If residues are found, the beef is • Barbed wire Installation removed from the • Wood • Removal food supply. • Vinyl • GPS for Antibiotics are • Chain Link Fence Lines used to ensure animal welfare. Verle Klassen Providing care to sick cattle, Ph 403-741-4483 including using Fax 403-742-4560 • trufence@live.ca antibiotics when
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Cont’d from Pg 6 But, alas, those of us who shoot pet dogs when in pain and too sick to survive or kill baby kittens to control their population, might also find it a bit strange how people treat their house pets these days. The moral of the story is that it is inherent that the beef industry keep abreast of customer demands, and respond appropriately whether we think it makes sense or not. The beef industry is not the only agricultural sector undergoing a revolution. McDonald’s decision to serve only eggs from cage-free chickens, with other fast food chains following close behind, has forced egg producers to make huge investment and process changes to keep their market share.
Then there’s A&W’s marketing campaign that promotes its hormone-free beef. As other fast foods move in this direction, I can imagine the huge feed lots in southern Alberta might also need to make some substantive changes. What to do with Earls’ decision. I will not take my anger out on a small businessman by boycotting Earls Red Deer. I will, however, stop eating any beef dishes at Earls until Alberta Beef is back on the menu. If every Albertan stopped eating beef at Earls that would send a clear message to the Vancouver suits who made the decision. I will not take my anger out on the servers at Earls. They are just earning a living like the rest of us with no
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Cont’d from Pg 6 They are told that the climate is warming up at an alarming rate, due to the greenhouse effect of increased C02 concentrations in the atmosphere caused by the burning of fossil fuels. The media insist on reporting biased information instead of reporting true facts.
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unachievable objective?
Satellites can measure world temperatures accurately minute by minute. They tell us that for about the past 20 years there has been virtually no increase in world mean temperatures while at the same time C02 concentrations have been increasing at a faster rate. This has been confirmed in a study by lead author Jonathan Fyfe in a report supported by the United Nation’s own Inter-governmental panel on climate change. Yes, C02 is a greenhouse gas but it is having a minuscule affect because it is such a small percentage of total atmospheric greenhouse gases, over 95 per cent is plain water vapour. Common sense logic will tell you that Canada can not and could not have any impact on reducing world C02 emissions. We represent less than two per cent while China produces over 20 per cent. The USA and India each produce almost as much, so why in blazes are the Canadian governments so insistent on destroying our economy on an unachievable objective? You have to hand it to the environmental community. They have
successfully bullied politicians into believing that they are serving the public by implementing policies that they think will control climate change. They are irrational and will go to any extreme to achieve their objective of putting an end to the use of fossil fuels. These people and left wing government ideologues seem to think they have a social license to impose reckless financial polices on society, such as carbon taxes, subsidized wind turbines and solar farms. It is time that a political party screwed up enough courage to confront this scourge of our economy on their “fools paradise.” The Wildrose Party does not at this time have a Climate Change policy. This would be an excellent time for them to develop one that would clearly set them apart from the NDP and the PC’s. They need to communicate a policy that clearly rejects the current thinking of most of the governments in Canada, both federal and provincial. The way to start is to conduct a province-wide poll. The pollster needs to first provide accurate information on the status of current world temperatures and then pose the question of their support for current government polices. A positive poll would give the party a “social license” to come up with a policy that is diametrically opposed to current government policy. It might also get the attention of the media and force them to start broadcasting some accurate facts. The real problem that we have had so far is that there has not been a real debate on the issue of climate change, all the information made public so far has been one-sided.
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power over menu or management decisions. I will write a letter to Earls head office and demand that they protect their Alberta franchise owners and the Alberta beef industry by allowing Alberta restaurants to source humanely-raised Alberta beef. I might even give them a lesson on corn-fed versus grain-fed beef and how they aren’t even in the same food group for taste and texture, humanely-raised or not. But the onus for Alberta Beef’s longterm survival rests right in the hands of the beef producers of Alberta. Whether they think the whole world has gone nuts believing a bunch of bunk about beef production is
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irrelevant. Restaurants and fast food chains are sourcing different products because their customers are demanding it. The decision by Earls in Alberta may seem absolutely atrocious, but the signs all point to more Earls-like decisions for national and international restaurant chains. Producers and suppliers who forget the principle that the customer is always right should not be surprised when their market share starts to shrink or disappear.
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LAKE FRONT Residence Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 1313 +/- sq. ft., 1 1/2 storey home - 0.2 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. PASTURE & hay land. 400 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask. Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Doug Rue 306716-2671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.
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FOR RENT OR SALE: 3 bdrm, 2 full bath mobile home in Coronation. $700 plus utilities, $700 deposit. Children and house trained pets welcome; 2 car heated garage, complete with 2 doggie doors & kennel attached; fenced in backyard leading onto playground; washer/ dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher included. Call 780-704-2370.
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FOR SALE. Early spring means early tree moving - It’s Time! Locally grown Colorado Blue Spruce 3-5’ tall priced by the foot. Great for wind breaks or specimen trees. Call Brian at 403-742-7869 for price or to book an appointment to choose or pick up your trees.
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LIGHT BIRTH weight Red and Black Angus yearling bulls for sale. $2750. Davidson Angus, Lougheed, AB. Home: 780-3842354, Cell: 780-8887585, Blaine & Alyssa. BLACK ANGUS yearling bulls for sale. Semen tested. Contact Roger Spady (780) 8793941. FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.
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. HAYTECH common alfalfa seed, bred for hybrid vigour. $3.65/ lb. 780-374-3877. Dennis Dylke, Daysland.
Cars & Trucks
2012 CAMARO SS, 10,150 km, 6.2L motor, 6 spd, auto, HUD, orange, over 30 mpg/hwy, never winter driven, over $1000 in dealer installed options. List @ over $50,000 + taxes, asking $34,000 (no tax) 403-664-0717. 1991 MERCEDES 300E 4 dr sedan, no rust, new tires, sunroof, runs good, original upholstery in great shape. Really nice unit for someone looking for a vintage vehicle. $3000. 780-879-3737.
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9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
403-742-9823
DENTIST
Dr.McIver In Coronation
MONDAYS 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call Anytime for Appointments
578-3811
Located in Coronation Mall
c l a s s i f i e d s/Ca r e e r s
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Help Wanted
FANTASTIC opportunity to spend the summer at the lake and make a great income. The Capt Ayre Lake Association is looking for an entrepreneur with food safety qualifications as the 2016 booth contractor. As contractor you are responsible to manage your booth business, and pay us rent in the building and equipment. All profits are your own to keep. Season is May long weekend to September long weekend. Fax resumes 780.7533155, email bookingcaptayrehall@gmail. com or call 780-2720777 for details. LINE Cooks Needed at “The Barn” in Oyen, Alberta. Fulltime & part-time, evening/weekend hours. Competitive wages. Email resume to: chynna@thebarnpg.ca or call 403664-3600. WE ARE looking for a hard working individual to join the team on our seed and hay farm north of Oyen. The job will provide full time work from April to November, with some flexibility in hours. Please email resume to sarahweigum@gmail.com or fax to 403-6642097. OIL-BERTA Construction. Position available for Experienced H.D. Mechanic. Maintaining a full line of heavy equipment. Good facilities. Please send resumes to: Email: oilbertacats@xplornet.com. Fax 780674-2496. INTERIOR Heavy Equipment School. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com.
Help Wanted
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Career Training
MEDICAL Trainees needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details! 1-888-627-0297. MEDICAL Transcription, Healthcare Documentation, Medical Terminology online courses. Train with CanScribe, the accredited and top-rated online Canadian school. Work from home careers! 1-866305-1165; www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com.
Auctions
HUGE ANTIQUES/ Collectables Auction. Sat. May 21/16, Castor Community Hall, Castor Ab., 10 a.m. View before sale. Furniture, small tables, books, collection of antique buttons, lamp prisms,furniture knobs and pulls, jewelery/ boxes, lamps, ornaments, circa 1900 kitchen gadgets, Calgary Stampede posters, pictures, plow seats, native items - 2 dressed native manniquins, beadwork, poncho, 1939 Parks Buffalo emblem. violin, guitars, long box phone, oil pails and much, much more. Dunkle Auction Services. Ph. (403)740-6251, or (780)879-2385.
MEIER 2 Day Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-4401860. 27th ANNUAL Red Deer Mother’s Day Antique Show & Sale. May 7 & 8, Sat. 10 - 5:30 & Sun. 10 - 4, Westerner Exposition Grounds. Over 350 sales tables. Canadiana furniture and collectibles. Carswell’s 403343-1614.
Cards of Thanks
WE WOULD like to thank the community for all their support in our time of need. Aaron McDonald, Jason and Declan Goodes.
Health
CANADA Benefit Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment.
Police Week sponsor page Deadline Mon. May 9
Services
CRIMINAL record? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1800-347-2540. NEED a loan? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866405-1228; www. firstandsecondmortgages.ca. EASY Alberta Divorce. Free Consultation 1-800320-2477; www. canadianlegal.org. CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. 26 Years Experience. Open Mon. - Sat.
The SS I*C*E* (Castor AB) Development. Staff recruit/train/supervise. Behavioural Plan development/Risk Assessments. RCMP check. Travel is required with vehicle provided. Wage DOE DOMESTIC ASSISTANT: 16-24 hrs/week Janitorial, yard work, other jobs at home office. $11.20/hr to start. To Apply: The SS I*C*E* f 403-882-3324 • thessice@telusplanet.net https://thessice.wordpress.com/
2 Full – Time Positions Available Retail Sales & Receiving/Product Entry *Customer Service* *No Experience Needed*
Email Resume To: mainaccount@hannabuildingsupplies.net Fax Resume 403-854-2896 Apply in Person to Dale 403-854-2802
HANNA Building Supplies 1 block E. of museum on East access road to Hwy 36 (N of bottle depot)
408 - 5th St. E
Hanna, AB
Journeyman Mechanic or 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice Full Time, 8 hours 5 days/week. Valid drivers license, own tools an asset. Able to work under pressure in fast paced and busy environment. Email Resume: ted47@telus.net fax 403-882-2331 or drop if off @Jordahl Enterprises 5201-50th Ave., Castor , AB 403-882-3944
Prairie Land Regional Division No. 25 requires professional, competent employees. Employment opportunities become available on an ongoing basis. Please visit our website at www.plrd.ab.ca for all available positions including teachers, administrative assistants, educational assistants, librarians, maintenance workers, mechanics, finance and technology specialists. Schools are located in Hanna, Youngstown, Cessford, Delia, Morrin, Veteran, Consort and Altario as well as 9 colony schools throughout the division. If you are interested in enhancing student learning experiences and promoting cooperation and commitment within a team environment, PLRD #25 is the workplace for you. Application procedures are outlined on our website. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of credentials, a current Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.
SEASONAL GROUNDS KEEPER AND MAINTENANCE WORKER Competition No. 5647 Clearview Public Schools is accepting applications for a temporary full time Grounds Keeping and Maintenance Worker position based out of Stettler, AB. This is a 40 hour/ week position (8 hours/day, 5 days/week) with an hourly wage of $21.30. This position starts when possible and runs until August 30, 2016. We are looking for an individual who displays the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will be required to supervise our summer student workers and do general maintenance work as directed. Previous experience in grounds maintenance and general maintenance is an asset. Successful candidate will be required to provide a current criminal record check and child intervention check prior to employment commencing. Candidates selected for an interview will be required to supply three references that have agreed to be contacted at the time of the interview. Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume electronically to applications@clearview.ab.ca quoting competition number in the subject line. Applications may also be sent to Clearview Public Schools, Attn: Russ McKay, Director of Maintenance and Custodial Services, Box 1720, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0. Faxes may be sent to (403) 742-1388. Closing date for this position is 4:00 p.m. on May 13, 2016. The employer reserves the right to hire the applicant best suited to this position based on the candidate’s required knowledge, qualifications and skills, and reserves the right to not fill the position at the employer’s determination. We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Paintearth Lodge is now accepting
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JORDAHL ENTERPRISES
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Coronation/Stettler, Ab
Hope College is accepting applications for our Fall 2016 Semester featuring programs in • Exercise and Wellness • Business • Justice • Tourism • Massage Therapy • Integrative Nutrition. Register by June 1st for a chance to WIN a laptop compliments of Tech-Rex. Summer session business courses are also being offered. Contact Dave Watson at 403-856-8108 or dave.watson@hopecollege.ca
STEP applications
for employment beginning July 4 to August 26, 2016; 8 hours per day, 5 days per week at $13.30 per hour. Position title of Building & Grounds Maintenance Assistant; Duties to include general property and building maintenance. Must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills as you will be working with seniors as well as a variety of staff personnel. Must have a valid driver’s license. Only successful or short-listed applicants will be notified. Resumes (please include reference sources) will be received until Thursday, May 12, 2016, send them to: Marcy Renschler, Box 209, Castor, AB TOC OXO or email to paintearthlodge@wildroseinternet.ca
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ECA review
Our Oilfield . . . Our Future
Demolition proposed
Call/email today to place your ad 403-578-4111 office@ECAreview.com
Safety Services
Cont’d from Pg 1 Any item that was requested of demolition was estimated at $50,000, council which did not meet the (MSI) including demolition, hauling of mateminimum of $11,884 was deferred to rial and landfill disposal fees. the operating 721-10 Street, Wainwright, AB budget, which will be unveiled courtney@jawssafety.com Phone: (780) 842-6733 at the next council meeting. www.jawssafety.com fax: (780) 842-6735 Toll Free: 1-866-942-6733 The capital • Portable or in Shop Welding • Oilfield budget funding • Machine Shop • Pressure Pipe Fabrication sources are as follows: $11,894 from • Agricultural • Bolt & Metal Supplies the County of • AND NOW Hydraulic Hose Fabrication EMERGENCY STANDARD H2S ALIVE WHMIS/TDG Paintearth, cell (780) 753-0929 • shop (780) 753-4749 $33,600 transFIRST AID FIRST AID ferred from the 4444-50th Ave. Provost, AB town reserves, FLAG PERSON STANDARD H2S ALIVE CONFINED FLAG PERSON 24 hour service • East of old Provost Arena $6,000 from the FIRST AID SPACE l & ll Community RECERT Facility • Electrical & Electrical, Instrumentation Enhancement Instrumentation Services & Fabrication Program Grant, FLAG PERSON EMERGENCY STANDARD WHMIS/ TDG FALL • Bench & Mobile $29,607 from the FIRST AID FIRST AID PROTECTION Nisku Head Ofce 800.955.2988 recycling grant, Meter Proving $7,075 from the • PLC 780.753.4700 Programming Provost Coronation 403.578.2584 Federal GROUND WHMIS/TDG H2S ALIVE FLAG PERSON Community • Preventative Maintenance Programs Other Services Include: Closed for Initiatives DISTURBANCE Long • Shop & Portable Meter • Production Optimization Systems Program Grant, Proving Weekend • Shop Repairs $166,864.50 from PROVOST • 24 HOUR • CORONATION • Rental Recorders the MSI grant, FIRE • Control & Safety SKID STEER 780-753-4700 403-578-2584 $56,820 from the Systems Maintenance EXTINGUISHER Basic Municipal • PLC Programming Transportation • Control Panel Manufacturing grant and $104,528 • Field Construction & (which includes Maintenance $53,472 of carry • Modular Building Construction forward) from Polaris, Stihl, Toro, Hilti & Small Engines • Extensive Safety Federal Gas Tax CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL Program Fund grant. • Burner Management Systems
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WESTERN RENTALS & SALES
Demolition sites planned
In 2015, the Town of Coronation assumed title to a number of properties through the Tax Recovery process. The following four properties 5106 Victoria Ave., 4727 Victoria Ave., 4818 Norfolk Ave and 5230 Norfolk Ave. are in such deteriorated condition that demolition of the residences was proposed and passed by council at their regular meeting on Apr. 11. A quote for the
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“Don’t Learn Safety Rules By Accident”
TOTAL COMBUSTION INC.
Electrical and Highway 13, Instrumentation Box 1050, Provost, Industry AB T0B 3S0Leader Since 1993 www.christenbros.com
Ken Christensen General Manager
Brian Christensen
Service Manager
*CONTRACTORS *FARM & RANCH *OILFIELD *HOMEOWNERS
“Engineered Solutions For Combusting Waste Gas”
Contact Safety Service Ltd. FIRE EXTINGUISHER SALES & RECHARGE RENTAL, SALES AND SERVICE: • Monitors • Breathing Apparatus - SCBA
H2S TRAILERS AND SUPERVISORS CERTIFIED SAFETY TRAINING • H2S Alive • First Aid
FIT TESTING - Quantifit
Stettler, AB • 403-742-2035 Drumheller, AB • 403-823-7771
YOUR USED EQUIPMENT NETWORK Are you buying or selling used equipment?
• Working Relationships • Fair Fee • Reliable Network • Financing Available
Ag, Construction, Truck and Trailers
Call Jody Derocher 403-357-4915 • 1-888-277-3919 www.equiplinx.com
Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Flaring • No Smoke, No Odor and No Visible flame • • 99.8% Combustion Efficiency • Easy Operation • • Low Maintenance • Common Applications: Completions, Pipeline Blowdowns, Well Workovers & Production Facilities
Locally Owned Incineration Company that Rents and Sells Patented Waste Gas Combustion Equipment
57 Belich Crescent, Red Deer County, AB, T4S 2K5 Ph: (403) 309-7731 Email: info@tciburners.com Website: www.tciburners.com