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Sergeant Montana Debren of the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Garrison was guest speaker at Daysland School Remembrance Day ceremony held on Friday, Nov. 7. A large crowd listened as Sgt. Debren attributed the freedoms Canadians enjoy, specifically the freedom of speech, to the sacrifices made by our veterans. “In some places right now, you can’t speak out,” explained Debren. Students from each grade presented songs and compositions throughout the ceremony. More photos pg. 7. ECA Review/D. Johnston
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Stettler council ������������������������� 2 Forestburg council ������������������� 3 Daysland council ���������������������� 3 Alix council ������������������������������ 5 Prairieland schools ������������������� 5 Bashaw council ������������������������ 7 Clive news �������������������������������� 9 Real Estate/Homes ���������� 14 - 15 Agriculture ����������������������������� 12 Crossword puzzle/Sudoku � 16,18 Classifieds/Career ����������� 16 - 18 Sports ������������������������������ 19 - 20
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Health and safety important to Stettler Town Council Debra Johnston
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Stettler Town Council approved the purchase of 22 Scott Air Packs for Stettler Fire Department at the Nov. 4 council meeting. The packs will replace an assortment of 26 older units. When contacted for further details, CAO Greg Switenky explained the packs are the town’s portion of a group purchase for the region. The new self-contained breathing apparatus units (SCBA) have improved communications, streamlined profile and additional comfort measures such as better weight management.
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The future of Stettler Hospital’s helipad is under consideration. Mayor Dick Richards met with a delegation from Alberta Health, which included MLA Dr. Richard Starke who serves as Chair of the Rural Health Care Review Panel. “The delegation that came was very well prepared,” stated Mayor Richards regarding the information presented at the meeting. CAO Switenky explained that, unlike the older air ambulances, the new STARS air ambulance is unable to land on the helipad, meaning patients
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would have to be flown to the airport then driven to hospital, costing time. He explained that the costs associated with upgrading the pad would be born by the town. Council is currently determining whether it would be feasible to proceed. Stettler businesses will see their license fees remain the same for 2015. Council voted to maintain the 2014 rates of $150 for local and $350 for non-local businesses. A number of councillors attended Stettler Health Foundation’s ‘An Affair of the Heart’ fundraiser held Oct. 25 at Stettler Community Hall. “Extremely successful” is how Coun. Karen Sernecky described the event. The campaign has reached the $500,000 mark of the $1 million dollar goal. The money will fund upgrades to the Stettler Community Health Centre.
Fab- yule- ous Five generations of the Slemp family, not the Kremp family as previously reported, came together during a family event. From the left, back row: Kristin Kremp, tracy reberger. Front row: Gladys Slemp and Helen Neal holding isabella (bella) Kremp. ECA Review/Submitted
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Forestburg’s portion of the Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association (FRSWMA) 2015 budget will increase 11.46 per cent over 2014 costs. About half that amount is due to a population increase. Council passed the budget after a discussion regarding FRSWMA’s proposed plan to expand the existing waste facility to include a Class III dry waste landfill site. Class III allows only dry material whereas the existing Class II site allows organic waste. The new landfill will accept outside construction waste and have a 10-year minimum life span. The revenue generated will offset the costs associated with developing the site.
Operating budget
CAO Debra Moffatt presented council with the first draft of the 2015 Operating Budget for the village. The proposed budget represents a 10.5 per cent overall
increase from 2014. Much of the discussion focused on utility costs such as water delivery not meeting a break-even point. Moffatt suggested the village follow other municipalities and restructure the way commercial and residential properties pay for water. The proposal will include a flat rate charge of $25 per month plus a charge of $1.50 per cubic metre used. One cubic metre of water is 1000 litres or 219.96 imperial gallons. The flat rate would also apply to ‘idle’ properties (those properties not using water). Moffatt explained that idle properties still require village resources to maintain water systems to their property line and should still have responsibilities to help cover the cost. A community garden space will be available in 2015 after council approved the idea suggested by residents. The proposed site, 4902 54th Street West, will be available for residents to lease in the spring. Council will designate another location if the proposed site is unsuitable.
Edith Jesswein, (left) volunteer for the Forestburg library, welcomes long time friend and author Elinor Florence on her western Canada book tour to promote her first historic novel, “bird’s Eye view”. the story follows a Saskatchewan farm girl as she joins the war effort of wwii as an aerial photo interpreter. Florence, a journalist, began her career as a reporter in north battleford before working for several newspapers, finally spending eight years as a regular contributor to the reader’s Digest. more information is available at Florence’s website elinorflorence.com. ECA Review/ D. Johnston
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Dickau remains as acting Daysland mayor Debra Johnston
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Coun. Leona Dickau will continue as acting mayor for the Town of Daysland and Coun. James Robertson is the Deputy Mayor. Mayor Gail Watt was elected as mayor meaning the position did not require reaffirmation. Council made a number of other board appointments at the annual re-organization meeting on Nov. 7. The fate of Flagstaff Intermunicipal Partnership (FIP) was in question during the meeting. Forestburg council has expressed its desire to step down from the managing partner role of FIP and has asked other members to consider taking on the job. CAO Ron Krips explained the role came with a heavy workload and took a lot of time. Mayor Watt stated that Daysland really was not able to take on the role at this time but suggested that Daysland
should offer assistance in sharing the burden. “I would hate to lose those relationships,” stated Watt, “We want Daysland to be a heck of a good partner.” Council expressed concern with losing FIP as a tool for regional cooperation. “We are wanting to control our destiny rather than letting the Alberta government control it,” commented Watt.
Funding decreased
Family Community Support Services (FCSS) will see a cut to their Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)funding for 2015. Council requested clarification from FCSS regarding possible cuts to services and staff due to loss of funding. Daysland’s waste management costs will increase by five per cent after council approved Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association’s (FRSWMA) 2015 budget. Overall, the regional increase will be 11.6 per cent.
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by Carter Cannady on Halloween. They held the event on This year on October 31 and November November 1st, in order to give adults and 1, members of the Golden Prairie 4-H Club people from out-of-town a chance to expehosted a Halloween experience for chilrience the event as well. dren, teens and adults at the Forestburg Museum. The event included a life size Clue Game mystery, games for the kids and a dress display. The life size Clue Game allowed participants to play the game of Clue in the museum where they needed to figure out where the murder took place with which weapons and which person did the deed. The 4-H members were the real life Clue characters and acted out their roles for the audience, giving hints so the murder could be solved. Those individuals who solved the murder or played the games received Halloween treats. There were over 200 visitors to the Haunted Museum this year. The Golden Prairie 4-H put on this event in order for kids and adults to have a warm Kiersten Vincett’s part in the Haunted House at the Forestburg Museum was place to enjoy one of a dead body. The Haunted House was put on by the Golden Prairie themselves if the 4-H Club on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. weather was bad
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The Golden Prairie 4-H members would like to thank the Forestburg Museum for allowing them to take over the space for a month, and the public for making the event a success. They would also like to thank Isaac Boddy and Agrium for the funding that helped make this event possible. The Golden Prairie 4-H Club is a
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Concerns relating to campground expansion Vicki Soltermann, an Alix resident, was the first of two delegations to appear before Alix village council at their regular Tuesday, Nov. 5 meeting with concerns regarding a changed meeting date. CAO Bonnie Cretzman confirmed that the Sept. 30, 6 p.m. special meeting was indeed an open meeting. When informed that it was, Soltermann queried as to why Sharon Faszer and herself were not notified of the change of time and date since they attend all council meetings. Cretzman responded that the agenda had been taped to the outer door of the village office as per usual . “I’m happy it was an open meeting,” said Soltermann noting that she would now be able to obtain the minutes from that meeting. Linda Nicholson, as part of the fourperson delegation expressed her concern that the discussions at that Sept. 30 meeting pertained to the campground which borders her property. “What are you doing down there,” stated Nicholson. The people living around the campground need to give their input, she added. Nicholson was referring to surveyors that have produced an Real Property Report. She asked for the rationale behind a rumoured expansion when the last two of the eight years Nicholson as lived bordering the campground, it hasn’t been full all summer since the new rules. The volleyball and horseshoe pits aren’t maintained, and the expenses far out weigh the profit, she said.
When asked for the surveyors Real Property Report, CAO Cretzman responded, “We are not going to release that. That’s between us and the contractor.” “We are information seeking,” said Mayor Curt Peterson, however the cost estimates that came back, it was clear we don’t want to touch it this year. “Do we get input? How?” asked Nicholson. Nicholson and the Review reporter were not given access to what council was costing out in regards to the campground,. Cretzman said that it had been the purpose [community input] of the open house on Oct. 14, and adding, “You’ll be able to see it in the 2015 budget.”
Enhanced policing
When asked by Mayor Peterson regarding whether the ‘enhanced policing’ made a difference, Sgt. Cam Paul of the Bashaw Detachment stated it was hard to analyze. Travelling criminals basically wouldn’t know that there is a ‘dedicated police presence’ [in Alix] but is that dedicated presence causing people to notice? We’ve doubled up presence at the bull-a-rama and long weekends and pulling a shift on Sunday likely has made a difference along with the campground becoming more family oriented, stated Paul. “I personally feel it has helped,” said Mayor Peterson. “I know our vandalism bill is down.” Sgt. Paul provided a written report to
PRAIRIELAND SCHOOLS
Disposition of Hanna Primary School Submitted The Prairie Land Regional Division (PLRD school board passed a motion at the Nov. 5 regular meeting that Superintendent Dr. Wes Neumeier would work with the Town of Hanna to develop a request for proposal for the disposition of Hanna Primary School, with a closing date that meets Alberta Infrastructure’s requirements, while adhering to the requirements within Policy 21, Disposition of Public Property. Any sale of the Hanna Primary School will be considered in accordance with the economic development needs and values of the community.
Modernization schedule
The superintendent, deputy superintendent, and director of facilities met with Omicron and Alberta Infrastructure on Oct. 9, 2014 to reduce the projected construction costs for the J.C. Charyk Hanna School modernization project. A list of proposed cuts as presented at the board meeting will minimally impact the overall design and functioning of the school as planned. The superintendent also presented the construction phasing plan to the trustees. The plan indicates that construction is scheduled to commence in March 2015. Phase 1 construction will begin in the southwest and west wings, and the south gymnasium for the duration of March to August 2015. The construction phase plan will be posted on the PLRD website.
Exam Results
The deputy superintendent presented the 2013-2014 achievement test and diploma exam results. Achievement test results in PLRD have demonstrated a consistently higher inclusive learning
councillors that the public was denied a copy. Rec Director Coralee Brookes was present with her written report. A new Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for Moonwalkers and training has been provided by a grant which public works staff and staff at Moonwalkers will be taking. Ten participants are required for the free training so Brookes opened it up for any councillors. A public works written report was circulated to councillors but the public was denied a copy.
Cemetery
Council motion in a 3-2 vote to reimburse $130 to a complainant for repair of a broken vase on a monument at the Alix cemetery. Two complaints were received, one the vase and a second complaint was the moving of a stone monument. It’s been three months since the complainants had been out to the cemetery so its unknown when the damage occurred said Cretzman. “Sadly there is vandalism in cemeteries all over the area. The contractor doesn’t know, he hires out some of the work. How can he say three months later.” “It’s a sensitive issue,” said Cretzman and the bylaw doesn’t address it so that’s why it was brought forward to council. “When he [the contractor] does damage,” asked Coun. Rob Fehr, “does he report it?” noting that “to me, we need to error on the side of the complainant.” “If we set a precedence,” said Coun. Gordon Christensen, “we could get a lot more [invoices for damage].” Council also approved in a 3-2 vote to have the stone monument returned (costs
environment with statistically greater number of our students writing the exams than provincially. PLRD continues to foster inclusion in our learning environments and continues to enjoy solid achievement on the achievements tests at both the acceptable standard and standard of excellence. As part of our improvement plans, PLRD will continue to focus on higher order thinking skills that include application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, as per Bloom’s Taxonomy and mastery teaching and learning. A comparison of the pillar results from last year to this year shows continued and dramatic improvement in accordance with Alberta Education’s rating of school divisions. PLRD improved or maintained high achievement in all categories of school improvement with the exception of program choice. The full pillar results report can be accessed on PLRD website.
NOTICE The West Recreation Council is now accepting grant applications for the 2015 fiscal year. Applicants eligible for funding must be engaged in a public, not-for profit undertaking which is deemed to enhance or facilitate the provision or delivery of public recreation activities within the West Recreation District. Applications will be accepted until November 30th, 2014, and are to be addressed to: Tyler Lawrason Secretary West Recreation Council Box 300, Provost, AB T0B 3S0
unknown) to its original space by a monument contractor in the spring to avoid having any more damage done to the stone. The Review was not privy to whether the two requests came from Alix residents or not. Council will meet again on Dec. 3 but cancelled their Dec. 17 regular council meeting as it falls on the same day the council members and staff have a Christmas potluck lunch. Coun. Jody Widmann gave a verbal report on her first Library meeting stating that the Library is applying for an ‘audio sign licence’ for showing monthly movies. “Wow,” said Rec Director Coralee Brookes, “that’s very costly. I pay $400 per showing.” However, Widmann confirmed it was $290 for the annual licence they were applying for. She also noted they had discussed renovations to the library, the need for more board members and although the attendance numbers were low for the 100th event, everyone had enjoyed it. Council tabled an item regarding advertising in a Legion magazine with cost for the smallest advertisement being a business card at $275. Cretzman informed council in her verbal CAO report that she is working on becoming more transparent by putting agendas and financial reports (unaudited) on the website and has sent a staff member for training on websites and business writing. A 20 minute in-camera was held at the end of the meeting prior to adjournment, then followed by the councillors meeting in the back room of village office for an additional 15 minutes before departing for home.
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the military, when compared to 2011 is slated to shrink by $2.7 billion in 2015. Other subtle ways the Harper govOur federal government says they ernment has reduced military budgets have increased spending on the miliis by clawing back surplus funds at tary by 27 per cent since coming to year end. The long-held practice has power. Yet the calculation of that perbeen to leave annual surpluses with centage is very hard to validate. the Department of National Defence. David Perry of the Conference of Our defence budget was also hit Defence Association, who is the go-to with the Libya bombing campaign statistician when it comes to anaand the Afghan training mission. lyzing military expenditures in Usually all overseas missions are paid Canada, says the increase in military for through special budgetary approspending under the Harper governpriations, but in the case of these two ment in real terms has been seven per operations, they weren’t. The defence cent. department had to absorb these costs There is no argument that when the as part of their annual budget. Harper government gained power, We may talk the talk and we are military spending increased substan- clearly patriotic around tially. In 2008 Remembrance and 2009 Day. But our miliCanada had the tary spending as highest milia percentage of The decline started tary GDP shows that expenditures as we as a nation when the Liberal a percentage of are not willing to gross domestic provide predictgovernment decided to product (GDP) able, sustainable since the 1990s, funding for our balance the budget and 1.3 per cent in military. We 2008 and 1.4 per seem more than give the government cent in 2009. happy to let the But since that United States room to reduce taxes. time, it has protect us! been tumbling Since 2008, one Sound familiar! downward. quarter of the By 2013, budget cuts, Canada spent which created only 1.0 per cent the current surof GDP on miliplus, have been tary, the lowest siphoned out of recorded military expenditure as a the defence budget. Cuts have affected percentage of GDP since the World veteran services and benefits, Bank started to compile statistics in training, routine operations and 1988. maintenance, procurement of major In comparison, in 2013 Australia equipment and operational readiness. spent 1.6 per cent of GDP and the Pte. Steven Allen was killed at the United States 3.8 per cent. Wainwright base on November 3 In the late 80s and early 90s, Canada because the tactical wooden structure was spending as high as 2.0 per cent of he was standing on collapsed. An GDP on its military. The decline investigation is underway but it’s started when the Liberal government either sabotage, unlikely, or a gross decided to balance the budget and give lack of maintenance that caused this the government room to reduce taxes. unnecessary death. Sound familiar! Without question, the Conservative The Conservative government government believes in a strong miliintroduced a defence strategy in 2008, tary and wants to be seen as the party which was heralded as a new commit- of choice for military supporters. ment to our armed forces. Unfortunately their competing need to It was a 20-year plan to provide portray themselves as competent stable and predictable funding to the managers of the economy with low military with a two per cent annual taxes, election goodies and balanced increase. budgets makes consistent military The military is still getting the two support a pipe dream only. per cent lift, but it is now calculated on Elections have a way of skewing the a smaller amount. Parliamentary doc- best of principles. uments show the annual spending on Lest we forget! Brenda Schimke
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I am concerned about the misinformain the twentieth century was 1934. It is tion that the media and the climate thought that this warming trend was scientists have been giving us for some caused by the then shortsighted conventime now. I found out that the US governtional agricultural practices of clear ment has been deliberately manipulating cutting forests and plowing the top soil historical data to convince the population that blew away. Grasslands and forests that global warming is real and that we were turned into deserts. Restoration of a have to drastically reduce CO2 more natural ecosystem emissions to prevent a world reversed the trend and cooled catastrophe. the region. Plant respiration Last week the UN secretary puts moisture into the atmogeneral Ban Ki-moon speaking at sphere and this causes a a climate change conference cooling effect. stated that the world had to drastiI think the environmental cally reduce the use of fossil fuels lobby has got it all backwards. or we would have catastrophic Every living thing has to have consequences. carbon to grow and exist. The He was simply mouthing the more carbon that there is in the same old line that environmental- Schwenk atmosphere the better plants ists have been mouthing for the grow. We farmers have been last 20 years. Maurice Strong, a able to grow higher yielding millionaire, organized a conference in crops since the concentration of carbon 1992 in Brazil. The purpose of that confer- has increased. ence was to get rich countries to reduce I would suggest that global temperatheir carbon output by buying carbon offtures have stabilized or even slightly sets from third world countries, in other decreased with the higher concentrations words it was a scheme to transfer wealth of CO2 due to plants putting more H2O from rich countries to poor countries. into the atmosphere. If the environmentalIt really wasn’t about climate change. ists want to prevent global warming they Other rich hypocrites, in my opinion, like should be promoting higher carbon output Al Gore and David Suzuki have champinot less. oned this concept. These people leave a The climate change lobby has been carbon foot print several times larger lying to the public for many years. As the than the average person but they presume public has been getting more skeptical to tell us how to live our lives. about their predictions of catastrophic Climate change is not about changing consequences due to climate change they climate, it is about transferring wealth have become even louder with their from industrialized countries to third alarmist rhetoric. world countries and of course to rich The statistics due not support their environmentalists. arguments. Satellite data has shown that In my research I learned that NASA the average global temperature trend has was caught red-handed fudging historical not increased in more than 18 years. It is temperature records after Barack Obama time that governments put a stop to this was elected as USA President. They nonsense. It is a waste of billions of dollars adjusted the numbers on their models to that could be put to better use when most make it look like the hottest temperatures governments are operating with a deficit were in the 80’s and 90’s instead of the 30’s. right now. Herman Schwenk The hottest year in the continental USA Coronation
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Grades 4 - 6 students from Daysland School performed the song ‘Some nights’ for a large crowd gathered in the school gymnasium for their remembrance Day ceremony held on Friday, nov. 7. All grades participated as well as guests from the community. ECA Review/ D. Johnston
Grades 1 - 3 students from Daysland School performed the song ‘remember’ for a large crowd gathered in the school gymnasium for their remembrance Day ceremony held on Friday, nov. 7. ECA Review/ D. Johnston
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Review Reporter Bashaw residents won’t have to travel to nearby cities as much when the Primary Care Network’s (PCN) launches it initiative to improve rural health care service. In the coming weeks PCN is hiring a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to work alongside Bashaw’s doctor from the Bashaw Health Centre with the focus being on screening for medical issues. Medical records will become electronic and patients can meet with health team members and social workers via Skype if the individual isn’t able to drive to a larger centre. “We have quite a robust team to support patients,” said Stacey Strilchuk, executive director of the PCN out of Camrose who gave a presentation to Bashaw council at its regular meeting Nov. 4. “Our goal is to be as patient centred as possible,” she said. The LPN will be the patient’s go-toperson for their health care options and issues. Once the LPN is hired the PCN will hold an open house to introduce the individual to Bashaw residents. “It will be very good for this community,” said Strilchuk. At an open house earlier this year to get resident feedback on what they would like
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Bashaw residents will see a change on their water bills in an effort to make them simpler to read and show charges in detail. Previously the bills showed consumption and flat rates on one line but it will be changed to two lines, one for flat fee and the other for what was consumed. “This will show residents what they are getting charged for,” said Linda Hannah, chief administrative officer for the town.
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Council will sign its gas tax agreement from the government in the amount of $50,000 and determine in future meetings what the money should be earmarked. Council will talk to residents in the community and then come back and discuss what they hear, said Hannah, chief administrative officer for the town.
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Changes to the town’s website were on hold until council decided whether to upgrade the logo or not. Coun. Regan Finlay made a motion the town leave the logo the same for now. Council unanimously agreed.
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“It’s an honour, that’s for sure,� acknowledged Hanna resident Dean Viste after recently receiving the Energize Award, a recognition of those Albertans who have shown exceptional dedication to improving the quality of life in their communities through recreation and parks. The award was presented by The Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) and was one of 13 awards and scholarships presented at the 2014 President’s Awards Banquet held Oct. 25 at Jasper, AB. The banquet is the crowing affair of the ARPA annual conference and Energize Workshop. This year, 540 delegates attended from across Alberta “We were treated almost like royalty,� said Viste regarding the banquet and ceremony. Viste received the call that he was chosen as one of the four recipients of the Energize Award a few days before the ceremony but was able to make it to Jasper for the presentation. Viste downplayed his own achievement stating that the level of involvement and volunteering is tremendous in communities everywhere. “We’re a small town. If you don’t get involved, we’ll dry up and blow away,� stated Viste. Born and raised in Hanna, Viste has lived in the community most of his life with the exception of a couple of stopovers in Saskatchewan. Viste has spent a number of years with several Hanna
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Walker also attends the tradeshows in Bashaw, Lacombe, Forestburg and Rosalind. Clive’s fourth Annual Trade and Craft For the first time Paula Fairbrother Show drew 25 vendors from across came from Blackfalds to sell her products Central Alberta. from her home-based business Seventy X The event is hosted by Western Seven Purses and More at Clive’s trade Financial Group out of Alix and doubles show. as a fundraiser for local charities. She said she didn’t know Clive had the “We’re very big on small town feel and trade show until event organizer Stacey support local businesses,” said Stacey MacDougall invited her. MacDougall of Alix’s Western Financial And she’s glad she came. Group. “It’s quite a nice Admission to the little community. I trade show was a like it.” donation to the food Lindsay bank and this year Lundstrom saw what is collected the event adverwill be split tised on Facebook between the Alix and she liked that and Clive food it was aimed at banks. benefiting local “They really food banks. need this,” said “It looked like a MacDougall. nice (trade show) Brenda Walker of to do,” she said. Alix set up a booth Tasha Snow and for the third time. Brittany Kuzio of “It’s close and it’s Bentley, who sell a small commuYoung Living prodnity,” she said. “I ucts, set up a booth just love the people at the Clive Trade in small communi- Lindsay Lundstrom, with Myles her cat hatchling and Craft Show. ties. They are a lot “We mainly do on her shoulder, set up a booth at Clive’s fourth home parties but more friendlier Annual Trade and Craft Show Nov. 6. than going to the came to share the ECA Review/L. Joy oils,” said Snow. city.”
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10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Senior’s Centre, Oyen Lunch included “The top ten game changers for the world’s farmers and Canada’s beef industry”. Brenda Schoepp (BEEFLINK Newsletter)
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Preventing falls from happening to you
by Alberta Health Services November is Seniors’ Falls Prevention Month Irma Naf, an 87-year-old Calgarian who lives independently, knows the value of prevention when it comes to avoiding falls. Naf has neuropathy, which causes weakness and numbness in her feet, impacting her balance. She had bars installed in her shower to provide support as she steps in and out. She also uses a cane and occasionally takes a walker to give her confidence when she walks, especially longer distances. Using this equipment reduces the possibility of falling and allows her to get out regularly, meeting friends and playing cards every week. “You can stay at home and feel sorry for yourself, or you can take some preventative steps and get on with your life,” says Naf, who learned about preventive steps by accessing services at the the Calgary Falls Prevention Clinic operated by Alberta Health Services. Anyone can fall, but as we grow older, the risk increases. Falls are the leading
cause of serious injuries in older adults. Every year, one in three Alberta seniors will fall. More disturbing, if a senior falls, there is a good chance he/she will fall again within six months. While falls may not seem serious, they can cause physical injury and create a fear of getting up and around. Being less mobile makes you more susceptible to falling, thus seriously diminish your quality of life. The good news is you can take steps to prevent this from happening to you. Entering its seventh year, the Finding Balance campaign aims to raise awareness about seniors’ falls. The campaign promotes real life strategies for older adults to reduce their risk of falling, including: • Keep Active –improve strength and balance • Watch your Step – wherever you are • Check your Medications – talk to your doctor or pharmacist Speak up about dizziness or any fall events you have experienced – talk to your doctor and take action This November, Seniors’ Falls
LEGISLATURE
They too are property by Rick Strankman, MLA Drumheller/Stettler Constituency The fight over property rights in Alberta these past few years hasn’t been about land ownership. It was, and still is, about the ability that PC Cabinet Ministers have given themselves to unilaterally and without cause or justification cancel legal agreements, contracts and licenses, while denying people access to the courts, fair treatment, and even compensation. The term property rights doesn’t just mean the right to own land. Property rights means the right to exercise the privileges, opportunities and financial considerations associated with the ownership of a number of things, including intangible pieces of property like government leases, licenses, approvals and authorizations. If you’re a rancher with a grazing lease, you don’t own the land. Yet the lease means you own rights to the land. Those rights are property rights. If you’re in the dairy business you own cows. You’ll also own a legal authorization or license that enables you to be in the dairy business. That license is property just as much as the cows are property. No one can show up at your farm and without reason or justification take away your cows. Similarly, in a society that respects property rights and the rule of law, no bureaucrat or politician can show up at your door and take away your dairy license without justification. Unfortunately, the PC government declared war on property rights in Alberta when it passed Bill 36. Bill 36 is a law that empowers cabinet ministers and bureaucrats to simply show up at a person’s door and say that a government lease, license, authorization, or contract has been cancelled. They don’t even need a reason. Nor do they have to ask a judge for an order or ruling. Bill 36 means that in Alberta, these important pieces of property which are the building blocks of a modern economy no longer represent property rights that can be trusted. Gravel extraction permits, timber harvest agreements and oilsands leases are all property and are all at risk because of Bill 36. Energy companies will invest millions to determine if they want to buy a particular oilsands lease. And once they do buy it, they’ll continue to make major investment decisions based solely on the property rights that
they believe the lease represents. In societies and nations where property rights are respected, no politician could ever show up at the door one day saying, “Oh, we decided we are going to cancel the oilsands lease we signed with you and do something different with that land.” An oilsands lease is a legal contract. Yet in Alberta, because of Bill 36, it is a legal contract that can no longer be trusted. Other types of property that Bill 36 has given Cabinet the power to unilaterally cancel—while stopping people from appealing to the courts—include contracts, leases, licenses, authorizations, and statutory approvals. Bill 36 means water licenses, irrigation permits, approvals for meat packing plants, fertilizer plants, cement plants and timber mills are all subject not to the rule of law, but to the whims of Cabinet. The same goes for pipeline permits, licenses for oil and gas wells and a long list of other commercial activities. The Prentice government has said that this fall it is intending to pass property rights legislation. As your MLA, I support that. However, my grave concern is that the government will pass a law guaranteeing property owners the right to compensation when government seizes land, yet ignore important property rights provisions that in Alberta used to be associated with things like leases, licenses, and other types of legal authorizations. They too are property.
Grazing conference
Agri-News The Western Canadian Grazing Conference “Going Beyond Sustainability” will be held December 9 11, 2014, at the Radisson Hotel - Edmonton South. This event provides an excellent forum to discuss leading edge grazing and forage techniques and theories for producers, industry leaders and key stakeholders across Western Canada. Keynote speakers include Judith Schwartz who will speak on Cows Save the Planet and Dr. Diane Knight who will discuss How Legumes Feed the Soil. For more information and to register, go here.
Prevention Month focuses on the ‘Keep Active’ message. Regular physical activity improves your balance, makes you stronger and helps prevent falls. Even something as simple as tapping your feet and lifting each leg in a stepping motion while sitting can maintain the joint function you need to keep moving. Talk to your doctor or health care provider about the best exercise program for you. Your activity goal can be set especially for you to reach at least 150 minutes of activity spread out across the week, every week. “Being careful is the thing,” says Naf. “The most important thing is to realize that you might not have the same balance that you used to,” she says. “And get some
help to make sure you don’t fall.” Why not start getting active today? In partnership with UWALK, Finding Balance is hosting a virtual trek across Alberta. The TREK challenge begins in Coutts, Alberta and finishes in Fitzgerald, Alberta. A TREK passport explains how to join, how to count steps or convert minutes of other activities such as swimming or dancing to steps, and where to log steps. You can count your steps online or by calling 1-844-492-6014. To participate in the TREK or order a passport, visit www. albertavirtualtrek.ca. For more information about falls prevention or programs in your area, visit www.findingbalancealberta.ca
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Hamlet of Mirror Area Structure Plan
PUBLIC MEETING Lacombe County has recently reviewed the Area Strucutre Plan (ASP) and completed an updated Draft Plan for public input. The draft ASP was developed based on direction from Council, input received from the community, comments received from various government agencies, an analysis of the plan area, and policies in the Countyʼs planning documents. The ASP serves as a tool for coordinating future land uses and development in the plan area. The Area Structure Plan helps guide decisions on how private and public lands are used and developed. The review of this Plan ensures that it remains current and is effectively fulfilling its purpose. We would like to hear what you think of the Draft Plan. You can find out more about the Plan by attending a public meeting which will be held: DATE: TIME: PLACE:
Tuesday December 9, 2014 7:00 p.m. Mirror Community Hall
Planners from the County will make a presentation highlighting updates to the Draft Plan. There will be an opportunity afterwards to ask questions and give us your comments. A copy of the Draft Plan may be obtained at the Countyʼs Planning and Development Department, or by visiting the Countyʼs website at www.lacombecounty.com. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you are unable to attend the meeting, written submissions can be made to the County. Your comments can be sent by email to dmacdougall@lacombecounty.com, by fax to (403) 782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information. For more information, please contact: Dean MacDougall Planner / Development Officer Lacombe County (403)-782-6601 dmacdougall@lacombecounty.com
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PAINT-FREE WAYS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME
Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by pleasant temperatures and colorful fall foliage. But as vibrant as nature can be in the weeks after summer has ended, homeowners know that the shortened days of autumn mean less light inside their homes, which can become dreary even in the weeks before the arrival of winter. Many homeowners pick up their paintbrushes in an effort to make their homes more colorful. But homeowners need not embrace their inner Picasso to brighten their homes’ interiors. The following are a handful of paint-free ways to add some splashes of color to your home this fall. Flowers and plants can make colorful additions to a home’s interior. Flowers tend to be aromatic, which can make a stuffy house in which windows need to be kept closed a lot more pleasant. Plants and flowers also can improve indoor air quality. Several studies, including one published in the Journal for the American Society for Horticultural Science, have shown that houseplants improve indoor air quality by filtering out volatile organic compounds, or VOCs,
that can be harmful to human health. That’s especially important come late fall and winter, when homeowners typically shut their windows and keep them shut until spring, making it difficult for fresh air to enter a home. Natural sunlight brightens a room come spring and summer. But sunlight is increasingly scarce as fall turns into winter, and rooms that do not boast too many colorful accents can quickly grow drab as summertime sunlight dwindles. Instead of buying new furniture, invest in some colorful throw pillows to give a room a more vibrant look. Patterns can be mixed and matched to provide some contrast and transform a room from somewhere to spend time into a sight to behold. While many of today’s homeowners prefer paint to wallpaper, those who want a less permanent solution to brighten up their homes may want to consider removable wallpaper. Such paper is less expensive than traditional wallpaper, and many do-it-yourselfers find removable wallpaper is easy to both install and remove. Choose a colorful pattern that can turn an otherwise plain wall into a potent palette that adds some life to your home’s interior. Because removable wallpaper does not require a significant financial investment, you can experiment with various colors or change things up each month if you so desire. Another way to add color to the walls inside your home without
Colorful flowers and throw pillows can brighten a home’s interior with minimal financial investment on the part of homeowners.
dusting off your paintbrush is to hang some colorful artwork. Paintings that feature bold colors tend to draw your immediate attention when you enter a room, and that quality can make you forget the room is not benefitting from natural light. If you want to go the extra mile, find a painting that features colors which match throw pillows or other accessories in the room. This way your walls and your accessories are working in concert to make a room more colorful. A patterned throw rug is another accessory that can effectively brighten a room without much effort or financial investment on the part of homeowners. When choosing a throw rug, find one that’s colorful but does not clash considerably with existing furnishings, as you don’t want the rug to draw attention for all the wrong reasons. You have more freedom with regard to rugs if you’re furnishing an empty room, as you can choose whichever rug you look and v choose additional furnishings based on the rug. Homes tend to darken as late fall turns
into winter. But homeowners can brighten their homes in various ways, even if they prefer not to paint.
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BUDGET-FRIENDLY BATHROOM TRANSFORMATION TIPS The allure of a spa-style bathroom is something few homeowners can resist. Such bathrooms can make for a welcome retreat after a long day at the office or an afternoon spent chasing kids around the yard. But as appealing as such a sanctuary may seem, the cost of creating a luxury washroom is more than many homeowners’ budgets can withstand. Fortunately, there are several ways to make a bathroom worthy of the most comforting spa without stretching your budget. Install a wallhung mirror. If your idea of a luxury bathroom harkens back to a time before the advent of recessed medicine cabinets, then a wall-hung mirror can give the bathroom an entirely new feel without much of a financial commitment. Flush-mount mirrors need not require the services of a contractor, but they can provide a sense of elegance that recessed cabinets cannot. Replace bathroom countertops. A countertop replacement job may sound expensive, but such an undertaking is not very costly in the washroom, where counter space is typically limited. Granite countertops can be beautiful, but such surfaces do not create the warm feel that many prefer in a luxury bathroom. A material such as soapstone is warm and inexpensive and can quickly give the bathroom a new look. Embrace calm colors. Painting the bathroom is another inexpensive way to give the room an entirely new look. If the walls of your washroom are currently a vibrant color, consider a more calming tone to give the room the luxurious and relaxing feel you’re aiming for. If your bathroom includes a clawfoot tub, you also can make it a two-tone tub to add a touch of relaxing
elegance. Paint the tub’s exterior in a calming tone such as soft gray, and you will have transformed the washroom at little cost and even less effort. Transform your double vanity. Many homeowners prefer a double vanity in their bathrooms, as such a setup allows both men and women
the space to get ready for bed or work without getting in one another’s way. But instead of a traditional vanity with a counter between the sinks, consider installing matching pedestal sinks to surround an antique washstand. This can give the washroom a feel of antique luxury, and such
washstands can found for a few hundred dollars. Replace old fixtures. Though they are often overlooked, cabinet and door fixtures as well as towel racks can greatly influence the feel of a washroom. If the cabinet and drawer handles are old or outdated, replace them with more modern options. Such a job might be even more effective if you repaint or reface existing cabinetry.
Neither task is terribly expensive, but both can give the washroom a more luxurious feel. The same goes for replacing old towel racks, which can be an eyesore if they’re especially dated. Transforming a bathroom may seem like a significant and costly undertaking, but savvy homeowners can give their washrooms a new and luxurious look without spending much money.
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• 111 George St., Halkirk - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1277 sq. ft, 1991, 16’x72’ single wide on 50’x115’ lot. 10.5’x18’ addition, carport, 8’x10’ storage shed. $69,900 MLS#CA0047753 New Listing
• 305 1 Ave E, Alliance - 2 bed, 1 bath 1081 sq. ft. bungalow on 50’x125’ lot. 12’x24’ singe detached garage. $45,000 MLS#CA0047693
• 4134 West Park Dr., Cas• 5201 45 St Castor - 1050 sq. tor - 1396 sq ft, 3 beds up, 1 ft. bungalow with 3 beds up, 2 office down, 3 full baths. down and 3 baths. Will need $285,000 MLS#CA0043450
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• 107 Balaclava St., Veteran - 1629 sq. ft. 3 level split, 4 beds, 2 bath, double garage. Bedroom on lower easily converted to rumpus. $149,000 MLS#CA0043119
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• 5425 51 Street, Castor 695 sq. ft. one bed, one bath bungalow on a sizeable lot to enjoy the out doors. Small detached garage. $69,900 MLS#CA0041659
• 4813 Victoria Ave, Coronation - Plenty of space for wide range of potential uses. $99,900 MLS#CA316359 • 4610 45 St, Castor 1500 sq.ft. storey & half, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, on 75x130 lot w/front & rear access, fenced backyard. $89,000 MLS#CA0046926
• 4725 Imperial Ave., Coronation - 1464 sq ft bungalow, 3 beds, 4 piece bath and 2 piece en suite. Recently modernized. $175,000 MLS#CA0046240 • 24 Fairway Place, Veteran - 2005 20X72 Modular home on 111X108 lot in a quiet cul de sac. 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 x 4 piece bathrooms on one level. $159,900 MLS#CA0045786 • On Range Road 150, Castor - All of section 19-40-14W4 (Deeded) & SW-40-14-W4 (Leased) for sale by sealed tender until 12:00 noon November 30, 2014. All bids must be in writing in a sealed envelope accompanied by a certified cheque made payable to “Sutton landmark Realty” for 10% of the amount of the bid and must be delivered before 12:00 noon on November 30, 2014 to the office of Sutton Landmark Realty Castor, 5006- 50 Ave Box 442 Castor AB T0C 0X0. $670,000 MLS#CA0045675
• 4 Fleet Drive, Fleet - one bed, one bath bungalow. Full cement basement with lots of storage and a hot water sauna room. Wheel chair ramp $85,000 MLS#CA0045590
• 49 St Castor - 2 bed, 1 bath 1060 sq. ft. bungalow. Work to be done. $40,000 MLS#CA0038527 • 5105 52 St., Castor - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 528 sq. ft. bunglaow. Recent upgrades. $59,000 MLS#CA0038526 • 5001 45 St., Castor - 912 sq. ft, 2 bed bungalow on 50’x115’ lot near Main St. $64,900 MLS#CA0035125 • 4502 45 St, Castor - 1340 sq ft, 5 bed, 3 bath bungalow. Located across from 9th tee off $299,900 ML#CA0035097 • 5401 51 Ave, Castor1336 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath 1983 mobile w/porch on large piece of land. $70,000 MLS#CA0032934 • 5002 54a St, Castor Trailer park. Potential for 14 pad rentals & 10 seasonal lots $100,000 MLS#CA0032933 • 5109 50 Ave, Castor 2640 sq. ft w/ living quarters above. Revenue property. $66,000 MLS#CA0030486 • 110 George Street, Halkirk - 900 sq. ft. 2 bed, one bath, detached garage. $49,000 MLS# CA0030292 • 5010 45 Street, Castor 925 sq ft, 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow on a corner lot. Many upgrades. $99,000 MLS# CA0029505 • 5010 48 Street, Castor, 5 beds, 3 baths, 1442 sq. ft. bungalow, vaulted ceilings, electric fireplace, hardwood. $375,000 MLS#CA0026747
• 203 George St, Halkirk, AB - 1056 sqft, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom bungalow. Kitchen, dining and living rooms have a very open concept. $109,900 MLS#CA0020059 • 4802 50 Ave, Castor - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Corner lot is nicely treed. $59,000 MLS# CA0005436 • 5021 50 Ave, Castor 5000 sq. ft. brick and wood building on main street $85,000 MLS#CA320287 • Near Castor - 16.75 acres, overlooks Castor Creek, near K -12 School. Potential to subdivide. $400,000 MLS#CA00286941 see our listings at
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Youngstown: The Special Areas Board is requesting proposals for the provision of janitorial services at the Special Areas Youngstown Office. Duties to commence January 1, 2015. The size of the building is approximately 815 m2 (8,750 ft 2) and will require daily cleaning, five (5) days per week . Details of the work to be performed as well as Terms and Conditions of the Agreement are available at the Youngstown Office and the premises can be viewed prior to tendering. Applicants must be bondable. No subcontracting of this service is permitted without prior approval. Tenders must be based on a monthly rate. The Special Areas Board reserves the right to select a bid other than the low bidder. Closing Date: November 28, 2014 Proposals must be submitted to: Evelyn Manion, Office Manager Special Areas Board Box 67 Youngstown, AB T0J 3P0 Phone (403) 779-3733 Fax (403) 779-2082
Westmoreland Coal Company – Canada Human Resources Coordinator Westmoreland Coal Company, Canada has a position available for a permanent, full-time Human Resources Coordinator based out of Paintearth Mine, located south of Forestburg, Alberta. Position Profile: Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources & Safety, this position is responsible for a wide range of Human Resources & Safety activities at both Sheerness and Paintearth Mine sites. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Payroll processing for hourly operations; • Assisting in administering the recruitment process; • Interpreting & complying with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement; • Administering employee benefits & pension; • Administering employee Safety Training System; • Assisting with various office administration functions. Qualifications: • The ideal candidate will possess a degree, diploma or certificate in Human Resources or Business Administration with at least 3-5 years experience. Working towards a CHRP designation would be considered an asset. • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and organizational skills. • Previous experience working in Human Resources in a unionized environment; • Be able to work with minimal supervision and be self motivated; • Have the ability to learn quickly, multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment; • Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Westmoreland Coal Company - Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development. Closing date: October 31, 2014 Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: E-mail: jklesse@westmoreland.com Fax: 403.884.3001 We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.
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Techmation Electric & Controls is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies that provides electrical and instrumentation services throughout Western Canada for the Oil & Gas industry. We are looking for hard working people for work in the Hardisty, Alberta Area:
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CAMPION - In loving memory of our parents and grandparents, Samuel Jervis Campion who passed away We are currently December 14, 1976 and Irene Sarah hiring an Campion who passed NEW! away November 14, 2008. “Many a day their names are spoken, And many an hour they are WRANGLER SILENTARMOR ULTRA GRIP ICE WRT FORTERA TRIPLETRED ASSURANCE TRIPLETRED in our thoughts. Featuring DuPont™ Kevlar® Enhanced Traction In Changing Three Innovative Tread Zones For ALL-SEASON Rugged Toughness And A Smooth, Winter Conditions Superb Traction In Any Weather Featuring Three Unique Tread Zones for Two links in our family Quiet Ride for Pickups and SUVs Rain, Ice Or Dry for Pickups and SUVs All-Season Traction for Cars and Minivans chain are broken, They have gone from 30 DAY WINTER TIRE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Please* We guarantee that you will love your new winter tires or we will refund your money within 30 our home but not from days of purchase! Simply return to the point of purchase and we will reimburse your purchase our hearts”. price as well as the installation, balancing and valve stems (whereapply applicable). within Ever remembered and sadly missed by their sons and wives, Offers available at the following participating locations: Jim and Eunice 4608 - 44 Ave. Stettler, AB Campion and Dick and Doreen Campion and their families. Over 140 locations across Canada to serve you! • www.fountaintire.com
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*Buy four selected Goodyear tires for the price of three from September 12 to October 15, 2011. Offers applicable on our Every Day Pricing (EDP) and valid only with a minimum purchase of four (4) identical tires in one transaction. Not valid for Goodyear National Accounts or Fountain Tire Elite Accounts. Inventory may vary by location. All applicable taxes (ie: GST, PST, HST and tire taxes) are extra. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under licence by LoyaltyOne Inc, and Goodyear Canada Inc. Fountain Tire is licensed by AMVIC in Alberta.
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Steel View is a rapidly expanding Oilfield Trucking Company with branches in Chauvin AB & Macklin Sk. Position will be based out of Chauvin AB. Please email resumes to john@stlview.ca
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St. Thomas Aquinas Angels capture east conference volleyball title Michael Stamou
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The St. Thomas Aquinas (STA) Angels captured the central zone-east conference senior girls’ volleyball championship after defeating the Coronation School Angels on Saturday, Nov. 1. Both teams came out tentatively as the teams traded points through the first half of the opening set. Both Angels squads were tied at 13 and then the Coronation Angels got the first two-point lead of the game when they went up 15-13. STA bounced back to tie things up at 19 and then pulled ahead for good, winning the first set, 25-20. In the second set, the Angels jumped out to the early 3-1 lead but STA came right back to go on their own four-point run to take a 5-4 lead. The teams traded leads for the rest of the match until Coronation
scored three unanswered points and won the second set 29-27. In the third set tiebreak, STA led from wire to wire, including opening up a 7-2 lead early in the deciding set. The Coronation Angels didn’t give up and scored the next five points to close the gap within one. STA then called a timeout, which helped as they got the next four points to go up 11-7. STA led from that point on to capture the central zone – east conference senior girls’ volleyball championship. “In the first set, we were a very consistent team,” said Provost coach Brent Appel, “so I knew if we got rolling we could pull it out. In the second set, we gave up a good size lead but Coronation played really well and they fought hard. We haven’t played too many games to 29 before,” said Appel. “In the third set, we won
mostly due to serving and passing. Our serving was the difference and we have always been aggressive at serving.” Coronation head coach Cam Brown shared his thoughts after losing in the championship final. “I think the better team won today. We didn’t come out quite as strong as we can and they (STA) looked better than I have seen them so far this year. “It could have gone either way and both teams had their fair share of bounces. Even though we lost, my girls played really well and I was proud of them,” Brown said. Coronation and Provost STA will now advance to the zone championships in a week’s time. They will be joined at zones by Provost Public School, who defeated the Consort Stingers in the third place game.
St. thomas Aquinas (StA) Angels player nicole mildenberger sets the ball for teammate Abbey Stang during the championship final of the central zone, east conference senior girls’ volleyball playoffs on Saturday, nov. 1. ECA Review/M. Stamou
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the 2014 central zone, east conference senior girls’ volleyball champions, St. thomas Aquinas Angels. From the left, back row: head coach brent Appel, Kennedy manning, Elan Appel, marcie wilkes, lindsay Kardos, Abbey Stang, Kaitlyn Knox and Karen wagner. Front row: trinity tameling, Zoe rennie, Alexandria Hewko, Hailee Schmidt, megan Paulgaard, nicole mildenberger, taylor Siefert and Sara ibach. ECA Review/M. Stamou
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Down the CFL stretch, Ticats, Als on fire
by Bruce Penton Someone should check the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes for performance-enhancing something. Hamilton had a 1-6 record at the end of August. They zoomed to an 8-3 record in their last 11. The Alouettes were 1-7 on Aug. 22. They went 8-2 down the stretch. Today, with the Grey Cup Game being less than three weeks away, who would bet against either team to win it all? Migawd, there’s hopes for the Cubs yet. What’s next? A Stanley Cup parade in Buffalo? Penton When the Grey Cup is played Nov. 30 in Vancouver, not only might the Ticats or Als be one of the competing teams, they might be favoured. Two months ago, that would have been laughable. The Canadian Football League standings were somewhat of a joke in mid-August, with not a single Eastern Conference team even remotely close to .500. More than a few CFL experts suggested the league’s ‘crossover’ playoff system would likely lead to two Western Conference teams playing in this year’s Grey Cup game. But when the leaves began to turn
colour, the Ticats and Als started to look like the Green Bay Packers of the 1960s. Kent Austin in Hamilton and Tom Higgins in Montreal were suddenly coaching like Vince Lombardi. And don’t think those down-thestretch records were only because they were feeding on the other East weaklings. Hamilton went 4-0 against Western teams in September and October, while the Alouettes were 3-0. While the Als are getting decent seasons out of quarterback Jonathan Crompton and 1,000yard receiver Duron Carter, their overall offence was last in the league. Their success is due to their defence, a stout fourth overall. Hamilton has been riding the strong arm of Zach Collaros on the road to respectability and when they won a crucial 29-15 game over the Alouettes to finish the regular season, they ascended almost miraculously to first place and a bye into the Eastern final. One more win for Hamilton at Tim Hortons Field, where they were 6-0 in their first season at the new stadium, and they’ll make a second consecutive trip to the CFL Classic. After a 1-6 record to start the season, that’s almost a miracle.
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Don’t let cold keep you inside in winter For some of us, the months of January, February, and March are synonymous with a feeling of sadness and a lack of energy. A certain greyness seems to settle over life and the long, dark days of winter leave us feeling down. This is commonly known as the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder. The winter blues don’t stop you from carrying on with your regular activities, but they colour your mood and energy levels. Some of the symptoms include sadness, listlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, lack of interest, irritability, and sugar cravings. One way to combat feelings of depression is to spend more time doing outdoor activities. So get lively — there are so many things to do out there! Here are a few ways to energize yourself and have fun at the same time.
wrong with being a couch potato once in a while, but if you never put your nose outside once the first snowflake has appeared, it’s time to get outside. If you like sports, winter is a fantastic time of year. Think about skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, and tobogganing. Walking is a refreshing way to experience winter, and of course it is accessible to nearly everyone. You can also be more active indoors by going bowling or dancing with friends, indoor rock climbing, or swimming. You might take a yoga or karate class or join a spinning class at a gym. The possibilities are endless. If you prefer to exercise your brain more than your body, how about an outing to the bookstore or the library? Or try learning a new language, taking cooking classes, or visiting a museum.
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The best way to combat seasonal affective disorder is to spend more time outside, as lack of sunlight influences your metabolism as well as your mood. Your body needs its daily dose of light or else it has a tendency to switch to “sleep” mode. When you’re outside, take deep breaths of fresh air in order to oxygenate your body. Exercising on a regular basis is a As Co-ordinator of the Dr. Hook Fall Classic great antidepressant and it also Pool Tournament held on Nov. 8 at the Hanna allows the body to Golf Club, I would like to thank Hanna Building produce more Supplies and Hanna Motor Products Ltd. for endorphins, often referred to as the their generous support. These businesses hormone of happisupport community activities, please support ness and them. Tell their staff that Gerry endorses their well-being.
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