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Celestial children’s centre opens Katie Davis News Reporter In the pretty little Village of Alix just outside of Red Deer, there sits a creative, surreal play place that one could claim is ‘out of this world.’ Moonwalkers Play Centre opened on October 15, 2013 in Alix, Alberta as a new and innovative way to get kids active and support local community infrastructure. The playland itself is a maze of vibrantly-coloured tunnels, slides and climbing instruments networked together in an expansive labyrinth. Foam padding abound ensures safety for tots at play, while an extensive cleaning and maintenance routine keeps the venue clean and germ-free. CoraLee Brookes, Moonwalkers manager and Recreation Coordinator for the Village of Alix, notes that the relationship between Moonwalkers and the Village is one fostering community nourishment. “We want to see our

community grow, and by having a facility like this we have a lot of people come to town who would otherwise have never heard of Alix because we are such a small village,” Brookes says. “We have so many other amenities that people don’t know about, so the more people you can get in your community the more chance of your community growing.” She notes that due to a partnership between private industry and the Village itself, 50 per cent of the proceeds acquired through the facility will go toward recreation programs within the Village. “Funds will go toward expanding the skateboard park, building new arenas, those kinds of things,” says Brookes. Brookes notes that the energetic, kinesthetic nature of Moonwalkers encourages children to enjoy active play; something missing in a largely technological modern society. “We’re missing that [physical activity] nowadays in our children’s lives and our lives. We’re not interacting with our

children as much as what we used to,” she says, citing the ease of handing over an iPad as entertainment when a child wishes to be entertained. “That’s the whole idea, you do come and you play with your children, interact with your children,” she says. Moonwalkers is already situated as a place of congregation for Village youth, as the facility hosts a youth drop-in centre three nights per week; complete with computers, wifi, games and chairs. Brookes notes that the playland itself is adult-friendly, but there are also areas where adults can congregate while their children play. “We have lots of youth groups coming from different areas, we have a lot of moms and tots groups and parent groups, that sort of thing,” she says, “We’re set up so that if you wanted to do a church study group, they can come here and bring their kids.” She notes that one can bring their own food, or partake in local fare.

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Member appointed to Assisted Living board Katie Davis News Reporter

Katie Courser of Lacombe is all smiles while exploring Moonwalkers on Saturday, November 9 in Alix, Alberta at the newly built play centre. ECA Review/K. Davis

Appointment of a Council representative to Coronation Assisted Living board was discussed at the November 12 Coronation Town Council meeting. A new member of Council to hold this position was at issue after it was revealed that Ted McKenzie, longstanding Assisted Living board

INDEX Coronation Elks ...............................2 Castor Council..................................2 Clive Council .....................................3 Letters .........................................4 - 5 Forestburg Council ........................5 Real Estate .................................6 - 7 Prairieview .......................................7 Agriculture .................................8 - 9 Killam news ......................................9 Obituary .......................................... 10 Coronation news ........................... 10 Classiﬁeds/Careers.................11 - 13 Feature ............................................. 15

representative, wished to resign as ‘member at large’ for this committee. Councillor Liz Adams currently sits as one of the Town’s representatives on the board. After some discussion Mayor Mark Stannard offered to be appointed as the second representative for the Town of Coronation to the Assisted Living Board. Council also motioned to reward McKenzie’s service with a commemorative pen. Turn to Council, Pg 3

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The meeting of the Coronation Elks on November 18, 2013. (L-R) Coronation Elks member Brett Alderdice, Alberta Elks Association President Leonard Shain (with travelling gnome), members Michel Morehouse, Ron Pasolli, Diane Schmidt and Roy Poisson. ECA Review/K. Davis

Coronation Elks discuss membership Katie Davis News Reporter The Coronation Elks #360 met with Alberta Elks Association President Leonard Shain on Monday, November 18 at the Coronation Community Hall to discuss new initiatives for the charity group and possibilities for new membership. The meeting began with discourse on past and current initiatives taken on by the Coronation Elks, including the success of the local Remembrance Day Ceremony and academic bursary given to local student Bianca Checkel for scholastic award. After some discussion on funding opportunities to be examined within the Town of Coronation - including the campground path paving and family day arena sponsorship - Alberta Elks President Leonard Shain stood to discuss the role of the Elks in Coronation.

“We’ve had over 60 years in the [Coronation] community,” he said, “it used to be a men’s club, but it’s not an old boys club anymore.” Shain spoke to the changes in the Elks since their Canadian Inception under the federal charter in 1913, including more flexible formal dress requirements and the acceptance of female members within their ranks. Shain noted that the group has been humble about self-promotion in past, but that membership goals and desired community-service outcomes of volunteer initiatives was encouraging the group to become more vocal. Along with invitations to local press and community leaders to attend the meeting November 18, the Alberta Elks sent a letter to the Town Council stating a need for assistance and outlining the over $12,000 charitable donations and 4,800 volunteer hours enacted by the Coronation Elks from 2000-2011.

Roy Poisson, member of the Coronation Elks for 30 years, spoke to the Elk’s assistance in developing the Pro Rodeo in town, building the Golf Course and continued service to the community as a source of pride. “When we opened the upgraded hall within town, it operated for 60 years without burden to the taxpayer,” he noted. It was added that current initiatives were carried out with about 10 members and five active members. Shain spoke to the ever-evolving landscape of social media technologies as a way to assist in the promotion of the group, and referred to the Elks theme - dream it, believe it, achieve it - as a statement reflecting the forward-thinking realities of charity groups in flux. “We have to dream as a lodge,” Shain said, “and as long as you can believe in that dream, you can achieve it.”

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Changes to Recreation Committee Katie Davis News Reporter Changes to the Castor Recreation Committee were discussed at the Castor Town Council on Tuesday, November 12. The Recreation Report, provided by Councillor Richard Elhard, identified new Committee Chairman Troy Slemp and new president of the Minor Hockey Association Aaron Compton. Council heard from a delegation concerning the Pee Wee team. During the Recreation Board meeting motion was made to charge $100 per day, per diamond on weekends only. A frame was constructed for Sean Theileman’s jersey, and recognition plaques were discussed to be erected for a few other players as well.

Street light removal CAO Sandi Jackson was approached by ATCO Electric with the advice of removing one or two street lights on 51st street, between 50th Avenue and 51st Avenue, due to close proximity of the numerous lights. It was discussed that the

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removal of a light at the former Home Hardware site at 5006 - 51st Street would be the optimal solution. Motion to do so was approved. Council also discussed new lights on main street. The use of a second pack of LED lights, in conjunction with solar lights at the Devonian corner, was deliberated. It was agreed that CAO Jackson would ask ATCO Electric representative Kevin Oullette to attend a future Council meeting to describe options available to the Town.

Shale levelling Town of Castor Foreman Stan Boettcher noted that the Town crew was considering leveling humps of shale at the ball diamonds. Repairs were made to the Castor Zamboni, and servicing of the machine was also initiated. Other aspects discussed by Boettcher was the cleaning of the gravel on the old community hall site, for the lot to be used for arena parking. Also discussed was the purchase of two new sewer pumps - one installed, and one to be saved as a backup.

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Sunday, December 1 12 Noon - 5 pm 2 pm Christmas Melodies - Veronica Weber • Tea & Christmas Baking Cookie Walk Hosted By Hospital Ladies Auxillians: 2:30 pm Town Of Castor Christmas at Pals Park: 2 - 5 :30 pm

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VILLAGE OF CLIVE COUNCIL

Council expresses thanks for volunteer snow remover Brenda Schimke News Journalist “A good job was done clearing the roadways and given the large amount of snow that fell, few complaints were received,” said Carla Kenney, CAO, at the Village of Clive Council meeting on November 12, 2013. Town officials and Village Council were also very appreciative and expressed thanks to Jack VanEaton for volunteering his time and grader to work with Village employees, Tom and Steve, on Sunday, November 3. With the volume of snow that fell, the grader cleared all roadways first and then went back to clear windrowed driveways. Clive streets were all passable by Monday afternoon (1½ days after the snow stopped falling) and all windrows were cleared by Tuesday afternoon. Mayor Gillard contrasted that to Highway 12 which was impassable for four days.

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Alternate to the Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission to cover for representatives, Mayor Anita Gillard or Councillor Dan Graden when they are unable to attend. With an alternate, it will ensure Clive always has two votes. CAO Carla Kenney said that over the next couple of years Clive will likely be under pressure to sign up to the water pipeline. Even though the Village is not receiving water yet, it is part of the Commission as it pays a share of the debenture. That enables the costs to be less prohibitive when the Village does sign on.

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Parkland Regional Library Councillor Bev Krochak reported that the Parkland Regional Library (PRL) is working to change user cards to a bar code which would enable patrons to access libraries outside of the Parkland Region. With these new cards, a person with a PRL library card could take out a book from the Edmonton Public Library and return it to the Clive Library. Other exciting news was the introduction of ZIDIO at the end of the month which will allow users to download up to 5,500 digital magazines. As well, $40,000 is being invested in laptop labs with games geared

The Village shares costs with the County of Lacombe to provide their 18 volunteer fire fighters with 24-hour accident insurance for a total cost of $1,841. Clive is responsible for 25 per cent of the premium costs or $460. The CAO has been instructed to explain the policy to the volunteers so they are aware of what coverage is provided.

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Surplus funds Motion was carried that Communities in Bloom carry over $3,073.77 surplus from their 2013 funding allocation to their 2014 budget.

Council meeting dates Dates of Council meetings in December and January were changed to better accommodate the schedule of council members. New meeting dates are December 2 and 16, and January 13 and 27.

New bill Council discussed Bill 28, the Modernizing Regional Governance Act. The act was introduced by the Minister of Municipal Affairs as a way to ensure municipalities are equipped to ensure regional growth and effective partnership within regions. CAO Kulyk noted that an email was received November 12 from John McGowan, CEO of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), noting that the AUMA had responded to Bill 28. “[They] immediately became involved in the working group that is reviewing it and making recommendations,” Kulyk noted, “they have appointed representatives from their board to the task force.” Kulyk noted that arrangements were made to discuss Bill 28 with Minister of Municipal Affairs Doug Griffiths at the AUMA Convention at the end of November, and added that Stannard and Deputy Mayor Jackie Brigley had participated in a teleconference with the minister on the afternoon of Friday, November 8. Stannard noted that due to wording issues, much misconception about Bill 28 was being amplified. “It’s amazing how many people in the communities mistook that information,” said Stannard, “they figured this was going to be a mandate that you had to take part in these boards.” Disussion points outlined of the Bill included a move to legislate the essence of the existing Capital Region Board Regulation to continue the Board’s existence despite a recent court challenge; the validation of regulations under section 603 of the Municipal Government Act, touching upon items such as “granting exemptions to municipally controlled corporations from the Public Utilities Act to clarification on reporting of tangible capital assets,”; and the authority - but not

requirement - to establish regional growth management boards in other areas of the province. “I don’t foresee [the Bill] affecting us so much out here, right now,” said Stannard. “In the future maybe, but most things that we do we kind of work together anyway.” Kulyk noted that the current board concerning regional growth was the Intermunicipal Development Comiitee, in agreement with the County of Paintearth.

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Wildrose Curling Challenge

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Council discusses Modernizing Regional Governance Act

to teenagers, both action-based and knowledge-based. It will be an opportunity for those who can’t afford to purchase their own games and/or another spot for rural youth to gather. If this goes over well, PRL will look to include children and adult video games at a later date.

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Cooperation not competition nurses, regional boards - had input, and the decision had been made more carefully. Kudos to Doug Griffiths, Minister Then there’s Deputy Premier of Municipal Affairs, for apologizing Thomas Lukaszuk’s recent bomb to municipal leaders for the way Bill shell to create the Alberta Campus 28, Modernizing Regional and his irresponsible assumption Governance Act, was introduced. It that universities and colleges would was a good start! immediately gain efficiencies of Griffiths has a valid position. seven per cent in their budgets. The Improved legislation is required for size of this colossal mistake will do better regional cooperation. A irreparable harm to our future growth province needs a sound employers, economy and taxpayers. framework or mechanism to force It was not long ago, the province abutting municipalities to get along. was embroiled in land-use legislaAfter living in Edmonton for 18 tion which was introduced and years, I witnessed the inefficiencies enacted without any input from and squandered provincial tax dolthose most impacted. Or the new lars that occur when 26 Education Act where the vast municipalities (the Edmonton metmajority of students, parents and ropolitan area) scrap rather than teachers are not being engaged in cooperate. Having watched amalga- the debate. mation in areas like Greater These examples are the definition Toronto, we of insanity! know that But back to the isn’t a perModernizing Haphazard, nonfect model Regional either. cooperative growth among Governance Act . . . But back it’s needed! and between municipalities to Griffith’s Haphazard, nonneed to cooperative growth is financially hurting apologize. among and Isn’t it time between municipalAlberta’s bottom line. politicians ities is financially get off their hurting Alberta’s high horse bottom line. But and start the purpose behind doing their business properly— the introduction of growth manageintroduce Bills in the Legislative ment boards and the appointment to Assembly, seek and listen to public these boards needs to be totally input, send the Bill to an all-party flushed out prior to any legislation committee to refine, and then and being passed. only then, do third reading, voting If governments want municipaliand proclamation. ties to cooperate more, they don’t Quite frankly, the brain geniuses need mandatory participation on in the Conservative Party do not growth management boards and have all the answers! criminal convictions for mayors The Opposition and the media can who don’t comply. The province has also play a valuable role in engaging the ultimate power--they control the public conversation. Of course, that purse and the strings that are presupposes that the Opposition attached! and the media do their jobs as well. The Minister knows which They need to be agents informing growth areas are problem areas. and facilitating feedback, rather Let’s be honest in the legislation. If than just looking for dirt. And the it’s just to deal with jurisdictions public needs to want more than along Highway 2 or the major cities mud-slinging! then spell it out, don’t drag everyone The Alberta Conservatives have in. gone from one legislative disaster to Let’s hope Griffith’s apology, his another. There was the bomb shell commitment to talk about the intent to eliminate nine health regions of Bill 28 and his promise to consult, and the Mental Health Board and happens in a meaningful way. This become one, massive, unmanageprovince needs the best possible able Alberta Health Services. Oh, piece of workable legislation for how much better it would have been regional governance. It’s one of if those doing the job - doctors, those key components necessary for Albertans to realize maximum benefits from future economic growth. Brenda Schimke

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Drive-by smear campaign Dear editor, made the day great for all of our guests. The accusations against members of The year before that we raised $10,000 municipal councils and their staff are for Kid Sport in Hanna to help under privnothing more than a drive-by smear, and ileged youth take part in sports. These the fact that the Wild Rose Alliance donations were not publicized, because (WRA) has fooled the Canadian Taxpayers our volunteers were not doing it for the Federation (CTF) into recycling their inac- glory, they were doing it for the commucurate personal attacks is disgusting. nity. No one released that in formation, did First of all, anyone that hasn’t taken a they? personal call or sent a personal e-mail or The article also stated that as Municipal text during working hours, please take a Affairs Minister I was expected to favour bow. local municipalities because of their I expect if you start a club, the meetings donations. will be very small. The fact that the WRA First of all, I was never Municipal made FOIP requests for any contributions Affairs Minister, and secondly I have tried to PC functions and e-mail exchanges to use the influence I had as an elected between myself, employees and council representative to positively influence decimembers from all local rural and many sions for my local municipalities for over urban municipalities should be telling in 20 years. I thought that was the point, not itself. to attack them and their employees for Here is another fact. political gain. Elections investigations for the last The crime is not the young and older three years found one, yes one, contribupeople that are getting involved in the tion from the Town of Oyen for just over democratic process; it’s the ones that don’t $200 and it had been refunded by the conget involved. stituency association, before any I just want to thank the many dedicated accusations had been made. community members that worked with This witch hunt has cost many thoume over the years to support these wonsands of dollars and found nothing. The derful organizations. They taught these fact that many of those leveling these young people that bullying is wrong, for accusations were card carrying PC memany reason, including politics. They also bers when these donations were supposed worked very hard with me over the years to have taken place is also telling. to secure funding for everything from That practice changed long before the seniors lodges, schools, recreation centers last election and I expect that all parties and hospitals to new Fire Halls. Thank accepted donations from groups that were you. You have made your communities a at least in part publicly funded. That’s his- better place to live, work and raise your tory and what I think your readers will families. find more interesting is what these dediJack Hayden, former MLA, cated local community leaders and their Honourable Minister of Agriculture, staff have been doing since funding from Infrastructure and Tourism Parks and public bodies was discontinued. Recreation. As an example, I will point out a wonderful young community member who was targeted in the posted article, Shawna Benson, whose background includes recipient of Premier Ralph Klein’s 4H member award of excellence. This amazing young lady was a dedicated volunteer for our last three years of fund raising events. What we raised during all of these years, by partnering with local societies, helped many young people in our communities. The last fundraiser, raised $10,000 for the Heartland Youth Centre in Stettler. Heartland does great work with after school programs for local youth as well as many other programs. The year before that we were able to raise close to $17,000 for Drumheller area Special Olympic Athletes. These wonderful young A glowing full moon peeks out behind a wall of snow covered people helped us with trees just outside of Coronation on Sunday, November 17. putting contests and

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Council discusses ambulance staffing Logan Taylor News Reporter This column is a continuation of the Forestburg Town Council meeting November 6, 2013.

Ambulance staffing A letter from Forestburg Ambulance informed council that the Ambulance was not operational from approximately 8 am

Saturday to 6 am Sunday, due to lack of staff. Shock and disappointment were predominant reactions to hearing that the Ambulance was not operational due to a casual staff calling in sick. “This is unacceptable,” said Miller. “I personally know a hardworking, volunteer firefighter, living in Forestburg who has applied for a job full time with the local Ambulance multiple times and keeps getting rejected. I see no reason that they

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should be turning down good workers when they are so understaffed,” Councillor Danaya Oberg said. “I will call with him myself and get this sorted out.” “With the new council members in place there is a bit of a learning curve to go through and the dynamics around the table have changed a bit,” said Moffat in regards to council after the election. “However I think that on the whole we have a cohesive group that should work together well.”

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speak in plain English what there contract terms and estimated costs are.”

Emergency plan A meeting with Battle River Railway about their emergency plans finally occurred with a couple members of council. BRR agreed to support local training of Forestburg’s first responders through the Railway Association of Canada. In light of recent rail accidents in Alberta this is a good sign for the community. “It went well and they will be giving us a copy of their plans some time in December,” CAO Moffat said. “I think this heralds a lot more regional meetings between rail companies and the local municipalities for safe rail transport, as other communities in the area have the same concerns as us.”

The town is expected to get a new energy provider, 8760 Energy for a three year contract and AMSC will be informed of the change. After getting quotes from Enmax and other energy providers, a final decision will be made. “[The current energy provider] never provided me with any real information,” said Moffat. “They have a basic lack of respect for the customer, send only a simple standard the graph and quote Place your ad in this newspaper that they give out to every customer, and12345 province wide and give no real with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only... information on plus GST/HST estimated costs or Value Ad Network our consumption... Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association 8760 Energy actutoll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 ally works with the email andrea@awna.com town and will or visit this community newspaper

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The Community Attraction and Retention Award was presented to Flagstaff Community Medical Recruitment and Retention Committee on November 13, 2013. Pictured receiving the award (L-R): Committee members Gail Watt, Diane Gordon and Gerald Kuefler, and Rural Physician Action Plan executive director David Kay.

Flagstaff Committee wins award Katie Davis News Reporter The Flagstaff Community Medical Recruitment and Retention Committee was recognized on Wednesday, November 13 with the 2013 Alberta Rural Community Attraction and Retention Award for successfully blending physician attraction and retention approaches within the Flagstaff community. The Committee, composed of individuals from Flagstaff County and surrounding communities of Forestburg, Killam, Hardisty and Daysland, won the award at the Alberta Chamber’s 2013 Fall Board Meeting and Deputy Minister’s Dinner at the Westin Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. Bernard Anderson, executive director

of the Health Workforce Policy and Planning, Alberta Health and the Alberta Health representative to the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan Board, lauded the Flagstaff Committee’s achievements. “The Flagstaff Community Medical Recruitment and Retention Committee successfully engaged physicians and the community, meeting regularly and working together to welcome new physicians,” he said, “[they also] assist and appreciate those who continue to practice in the community.” The award was created in 2007 to honour rural Alberta communities that have developed creative and integrated approaches to successful physician attraction and retention.

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Valley Ski Club ski hill in crisis Dear editor, The Valley Ski Club ski hill, located just south of the town of Alliance, is in crisis. The number one problem is that the hill has been slipping away for the last 20 years or so and it is in critical condition now. The side of the hill will be collapsed to the point of no return if not fixed within the next three to five years, and it is affecting the lift line. The lift line is the heart of the hill and without it we cannot function. It’s also affecting the underground waterlines that run up the hill to make snow. For over 15 years the hill has relied on volunteers and local community members to donate, or for very little cost help fix the hill with heavy equipment by pushing parts of the dirt back up into place. This is needed again this year to even start the season. It takes at least 120 hours in a Hi-Ho and a Cat to complete this mission and volunteers and equipment are desperately needed as soon as possible. The hill is scheduled to have a more permanent fix completed next year and preparations are already being made to try to accomplish this daunting task. What is needed is to line up equipment (Hi-Ho’s, Cat’s and possibly

packing equipment), operators, a project coordinator, dirt , lime stone (two foot stones shipped from Rocky Mountain House or Nordegg via truck or train) and money in place to pay all expenses. The hill is over seen by a volunteer operated board of directors and there aren’t a lot of funds. The hill provides a service to the surrounding communities and school’s but with staff wages, daily operating costs and growing cost to fix the hill it gets tougher and tougher everyday to keep it running. The second problem we are facing this year is no staff. We haven’t had even one quarter of the applications as per usual and there are positions available in every area of operation. We need snowmakers, lift attendants, rental shop attendants and office staff. We also will be purchasing the rental shop this year as it was privately owned until now and needs to be purchased by the hill. If you or someone you know can help us out in any way please contact the hill via email at valleyskihill@xplornet.com, phone at 7803854126 (Velma) or Facebook at Valley Ski Hill. Sincerely, Michelle Hebert Director of the Board of the Valley ski Club and Valley Freestlye Club

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The Battle River Alliance for Economic Development (BRAED) hosted it’s annual meet ‘n greet in Hardisty on Thursday, November 7. The meeting was a chance to express appreciation to supportive volunteers and communities and to speak to upcoming initiatives for the Alliance. The meet ‘n greet highlighted the accomplishments of community business with the BRAED Longstanding Small Business Awards. Winners of the award were: Flagstaff County - The Community Press Wainwright - Gibson’s Home Hardware Tofield - Thor Agencies Viking - Hammer’s Gravel Supplies Ltd. Sedgewick - Wild Rose Co-op Killam - Killam Electric Alliance - Alliance Seed Cleaning Plant Ryley - George’s Harness and Saddlery The awards were offered with the new approach of giving communities the autonomy to choose their own recipients. “This year we offered financial assistance to communities to have their own award as part of their small business week,” says Executive Director of BRAED Shay Barker, “the [winning] businesses were selected by the communities themselves and BRAED stood back from that.” For Barker, the timing of the event Guest speaker Lars Hallstrom, Director of the Alberta Centre for was advantageous due to the recently Sustainable Rural Communities and Associate Professor at the University concluded of Alberta, speaks to the crowd gathered at the BRAED meet ‘n greet on Municipal November 7, 2013. ECA Review/Submitted elections. “The event was a great way to welcome new reps and start off new four year partnerships with communities,” Barker says. In an effort to 80’ x 120’ x 20’ Turnkey Cold Storage Building expand the scope of the meet ‘n greet, BRAED invited a number of individuals not associated with BRAED membership including MLA’s, partners, community members and parties - Laminated Column Design - 2 Man Doors interested in - Coloured Walls - Galvalume Roof learning more about the Alliance - No Overhang - 1 Double Sliding Door 40’ x 20’ and it’s initiatives. - Concrete Piles and Door Footing “The meet ‘n - Custom Sizes Available Upon Request greet gives people avenue to start Project talking with each Consultant, Agricultural, other,” says Barker, Commercial “lots of communiBuildings ties are interested Jim Peter so that’s nice to 1 780 608 9979 Call Today For Your Project Consultation see.” Direct Guest speaker Professional Crews Available Lars Hallstrom, Includes Delivery Within 60 Miles of Red Deer Guaranteed Package Director of the Alberta Centre for www.pinnaclebuildingmaterials.com info@pinnaclebuildingsmaterials.com

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is biologically impossible for them to procreate. Now don’t get me wrong, if A week or two ago the Ontario Court of homosexuals want to live Appeal ruled that a three year minimum together that’s their business. I mandatory sentence for gun crime was think there should have been a unconstitutional because it constidifferent way for tuted cruel and unusual them to have a punishment. Judges are appointed formal arrangein much the same process as senament to cohabitate. tors are appointed, in other words I think all the they are unelected. major religions For the past several months we Christians, have been listening to the hue and Judeans and cry of the NDP and the consensus Muslims, for media that the senate should be example - have the abolished. They say it has no legitisame interpretaSchwenk macy because it is an appointed tion of marriage. rather than an elected institution. I In my opinion, it is think we are all aware that this came these kind of decisions that are about due to four senators deciding that driving our country toward they were entitled to cheat on their atheism and the disintegration expense accounts. of our society. The problem with appointed instituSince the introduction of the tions is that they are not accountable to Charter, judges have been the people they are supposed to represent. reading their own biases into They are accountable to the people that the law and in fact ordering appointed them. In the case of the senalegislators to change laws to fit tors they are really accountable to the PM their vision of our society. and the Governor General as that is who Back in the early Klein years appoints them. I think it is the same situa- there was an employee, who tion with judges. was homosexual, in a religious In my opinion the influence judges can have on our society is far more dramatic than the influence of the Canadian senate. Until 1980 judges generally rendered their decisions based on existing law. After Trudeau had the constitution repatriated from England to Canada and put the Charter of Rights and Freedoms into the constitution there was a big change. It was drafted in such a way that lawyers and judges seemed at liberty to take license in how to interpret the document. Activist judges - especially supreme court justices - have been successful in interpreting the charter to render decisions that have had a profound effect on the very fabric of our society. Case in point, giving the Federal Government authority to legislate same sex marriage to the same status as heterosexual marriage. In my opinion marriage is the union of a man and a woman for the purpose of procreation. In my opinion the idea of two men or two women getting married is actually ridiculous because it

educational institution in Edmonton making statements that were contrary to the churches teaching. He was consequently fired. He took the institution - whose name I cannot recall - to court. The case eventually ended up in the Supreme Court. They ruled that the School had infringed on his rights and ordered the Alberta Government to rewrite all its laws that could discriminate against homosexuals. There are many similar cases where we have had unelected judges making law. In fact they have made law by overruling laws made by elected legislators as in the case of mandatory minimum sentences. So here we have nine appointed officials with the power to overrule laws passed by our elected legislators, the appointed senators and ratified by the Governor General. My question is, how come all the noise about the unelected senate but not a peep about the

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Leon Benoit appears before constituents in Killam Logan Taylor News Reporter Leon Benoit, MP Vegreville Wainwright met with constituents in Killam on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Only two citizens that were not directly involved in any level of politics attended the town hall meeting. The environment was casual and informal. Everyone was able to sit around a table and converse with Benoit.

Budget, deficit and recession Benoit spoke briefly about the upcoming budget, as well as the worldwide recession. “Our [Alberta’s] growth rate isn’t what it used to be, but at least we are still moving ahead,” Benoit said, regarding about how Alberta fared through the recession. “The Federal Government has been running a large deficit. And we can’t do that forever,” Benoit said. “Fortunately about 85 per cent of our deficit is owed to Canadians and not foreign entities, and we predict to have 38 million in surplus by 2015 if things continue as planned. I know that in comparison to our spending budget of two trillion that doesn’t seem like much, but it is better than owing money.”

Senate reform With the scandals currently going on in the Senate this issue was raised almost immediately. “We know at least four senators have illegitimate expenses. While I admit that Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin have done great work for our party in the past, I in no way defend them,” said Benoit. “What they have done is wrong, and they will be punished. We are currently just waiting on the Supreme Court’s

decision. I feel that this reform could be done before the election.” Benoit was further questioned if the $528,000 dollars of taxpayers money already spent on auditing the Senate was an acceptable and necessary cost. “You’d be surprised at how much it can cost,” confirmed Benoit. Doing some research into how the expense of the audit came to be that high reveals that $390,000 dollars of the cost of auditing came from the audit on Pamela Wallin alone, which is over twice the ineligible expenses she has claimed. This is due to the length of time the audit took and with Deolitte charging more for each quarter as the audit went on. “I believe the Senate is a necessary part of our government, and it should be reformed and not destroyed,” Beniot said. “I think that senators should be elected and held accountable like Members of Parliament and more clear and concise rules should be made for them. That way if something like this happens again, we will be able to quickly and efficently deal with it.”

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Passed away surrounded by her family and in comfort of nurses and staff Emily Olive Nelson 1918 – 2013 Emily Olive Nelson, known to all as Olive, passed away on November 6, 2013 surrounded by her family and in the comfort of nurses and staff at Lacombe Continuing care. She was 95 years old. Olive is survived by her loving family Elaine (Dick) Bruggencate of Gold River, BC, Carol (Terry) Lee of Lacombe, Janice (Bob) Stenberg of Alder Flats and Barry (Penny) Nelson of Red Deer.

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Dummett’s 60th wedding anniversary The family put on a 60th wedding anniversary party for Peggy and Frank Dummett on November 16 at the Lion’s Rec Centre in Coronation. There was a good turnout despite the stormy weather. The grandchildren all made the trip from Grande Prairie and Whitecourt. Two other couples at the event were also celebrating anniversaries. Bill and Bubbles

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Dr.McIver

Jeff M. Faupel, B. Mgmt., C.A.* Monica N. Faupel, B. Mgmt, C.A.*

MONDAYS

Coronation Mall Wed. - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Coronation, AB Call

1-800-267-5601 for appointment

In Coronation 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call Anytime for Appointments

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Located in Coronation Mall

“Honesty, Dignity and Respect when it matters most.” Sylvie Tremblay, Funeral Director

Wainwright Public Health Provincial Building, 22, 810 14 Avenue, Wainwright *Appt required for Nov. 29, Dec 12 & 19. Call 780-842-4077 to book.

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Stettler Community Hall 5101 46 Avenue, Stettler

Thursday, November 21

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Delburne Community Hall 2034 21 Avenue, Delburne

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hughenden Community Hall, 16 McKenzie Avenue, Hughenden

Thursday, November 21

DENTISTS

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Location:

Thursday, November 21 Wednesday, December 4

Monday, November 25 Tuesday, November 26

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Drumheller Health Centre 351 9 Street NW, Drumheller

Tuesday, November 26

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Trochu Community Centre 215 Northﬁeld Road, Trochu

Wednesday, November 27 Thursday, November 28

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hanna Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1022 3 Street W, Hanna

Thursday, November 28

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Provost Provincial Building 5419 44 Street, Provost

Thursday, November 28

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Castor Community Health Centre, 4909 50 Avenue, Castor

Registered Massage Therapist Tuesdays 9-5 Wednesdays 1-5 Thursdays 4-9

Professional Directory Chapman and Co.

Favourite local phone book to be published The ECA Review is once again publishing a favourite of everybody, a local coil bound phone book, handy for keeping in the car and near your home phone and certainly handy because of much larger print. It also includes a numerical listing. This phone book covers from the border, Altario to Halkirk including Consort, Veteran, Coronation and Castor. If you have a Home-based Business and wish to get your phone number listed under your product name ($15), or listed in bold printing ($20) or you can advertise in the phone book for as little as $75 which is inexpensive since the phone book remains in circulation for a couple years or more. New people are moving into the community all the time and you need to tell them where they can reach their favourite products. If you have a cell number and would like it published in this book, call us today. A local listing is only $15. All the phone numbers normally appearing in the phone company’s book are in this book at no cost. Businesses: If we have not contacted you, please give us a call. This phone book is the favourite of many people and although it’s been four years since the last one was printed, people are still buying the old one. Publication of the new book is scheduled for the first part of January so don’t delay. 403-578-4111 Advertorial

Church on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 2 pm with the Rev. Sue Hertell officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Olive, memorial contributions may be made to the Veteran Cemetery or to a charity of your choice in care of Coronation Funeral Home who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.578.2928. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting www.brennenfuneralhome.com and clicking on Olive’s obituary.

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Ph. 403-578-4111 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax. 403-578-2088 Classified Ad Rates $13.00 + tax for 25 words or less + 19Â˘ a word after 25 each week or 3 weeks for $36 + tax (based on 25 words or less). Reach 24,700 homes with your classified. This includes For Sale, For Rent, Card of Thanks, Coming Events, etc. Payment Necessary All Classified Ads are on a Cash Only basis and must be prepaid before running. There will be a $5.00 service charge on every classified not paid for prior to publication. We accept cash, cheque, VISA or MC. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to check ad the 1st week and call us if in error. The Review is responsible for their mistakes the 1st week only. Deadline For Ads All classified ads must be received by 5 p.m. on Mondays preceding publication. For Too Late To Classifieds ad must be received by 10 a.m. Tuesday. Ph. 578-4111. Mail to Box 70, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0.

REAL ESTATE QUARTER Section for Sale. SE 2-38-11-W4. This quarter has 1800 sq. ft. house, 1500 sq. ft. heated metal shop, barn with steel corrals, shelter belt, pasture, hay and oil revenue. Phone 1-888-8811188 AMISK Hotel for sale by owner, minutes from busy Hardisty on Hwy. 13. VLTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, ATM on location. Priced to sell. 403-323-9989 or 403882-2202. CUSTOM Log Homes and Log Specialties M&H Wood Specialties 1-888-991-5700 or email: sales@mhwood. com; www.mhwood. com.

MOBILE HOMES SHOWHOME Spectacular! We want you to own a wonderful former showhome at a fantastic price. 1672 sq. ft., too many features to list! $169,000. Ready for immediate delivery; www.unitedhomescanada.com. 148 Eastlake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-4617632. SMART. Spacious. Stylish. Clearing out our Moduline 2013 Models. Best value of the year. Delivered within 300 km of Lethbridge. Call us at 1-855-380-2266; www.craigshomesales. com.

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Lois Rodvang 403-578-3295

Certified QuickBooks Specialist

Specializing in monthly accounting for farms and small business

NFR Memorbelia, bronze event statues (Fred Fellows) and 24 kt. gold buckles. Phone Augie in Hanna @ 403-854-3646, 403857-9570. COIL-BOUND Phone Book coming out in early January. Have you only a cell phone no land line? This handy little phone book covers the communities of Altario, Consort, Veteran, Coronation, Castor and Halkirk. Call today 403-578-4111 for your listing. METAL Roofing & Siding. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888263-8254. STEEL Buildings/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. DISCONNECTED Phone? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www. phonefactory.ca. RESTLESS Leg Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years; www.allcalm. com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-765-8660. STEEL BUILDING The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070. 25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6, 695. 32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540. 40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca 2014 PALAZZO 33.2 Diesel Pusher, 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 8â&#x20AC;? long, 2 slides, 300HP Cummins ISB Diesel engine, stk# 1912, $144,900 1-866-3463148 shop online 24/7 at Allandale.com. 2014 TUSCANY 36MQ Diesel Pusher, 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 9â&#x20AC;? long, 4 slides, fireplace, washer/ dryer, king bed, stk# 8418, $192,000 1-866346-3148 shop online 24/7 at Allandale.com. FREE Order your high quality summers mounted harrow attachments and get free freight to Alberta. Contact machinery_ dave@yahoo.ca; 403545-2580; Bow Island, Alberta; www.summers.com. TRIDEM Water Truck and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Pre-emissions. Recent CV. Maintenance records available. 403-3409328. LOOKING for a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

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FOR SALE: 2008 Ford Ranger, 2.3L, 54,500 km. Low rider on box, heavy box mat, cruise control, new front tires. Immaculate, no rust. $9500 asking price. 403-578-2013, Dennis Cornell

FOR SALE: Free standing corral panels & wind breakers, bale feeders, calf sheds and feed bunkers. Call Lenard 780-806-3694.

HOME BASED Embroidery Business for less than $10,000. Get started in the promotional products industry. Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1-866-890-9488. GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-6686629. Website: www. tcvend.com.

FEED AND SEED THE TOWN of Sylvan Lake, Alberta requires a full time permanent Equipment Operator 2 to operate Grader, Backhoe, Skid Steer, etc. We offer a great work environment along with competitive wage and benefit package. Please send your resume to dscott@sylvanlake.ca. HEATED Canola buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

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LIVESTOCK 200 CHAROLAIS cross/Red Angus cross and Simmental cross bred heifers, bred Red Angus, approx. 1200 lbs. to be sold @ Stettler Auction Mart on Nov 22. For more info call Deral @ 403-8832401. HORSES for sale. Paints & also driving horses, 1000 lb. size. Many colors. Some riding horses. 403-7414722 or 403 742-3753.

Call LES toll free at 1-877-232-2886 403-309-3233 www.macjames.ca WRECKING AutoTrucks. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. (Lloydminster). Reply 780-875-0270. NorthEast Recyclers truck up to 3 tons.

WANTED

R.V.S

WILD FURS wanted: Fox, coyotes & shed antlers etc. Will be in Hanna Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, 2014. Contact 780-755-3860.

FOR SALE: 1974 & up, 3 - 340 Olympic ski doos, overall condition, very good, $950 each obo; 1980 & up, 2 3500 Citation ski doos, overall condition, very little work required, $800 ea. firm. Phone Colin @ 780-754-3860, 780-754-2181. Leave message with name & phone number.

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HELP WANTED WANTED Immediately: A self-motivated person with drivers license interested in electrical work. Call Blaine Martin @ 403-8540863 or email bmartin@netago.ca THE MOOSE Cave is looking for part-time help. For more Info call 403-740-3487 or fax resume to 403-8822126. BURMAC Mechanical is looking to hire a permanent full-time Journeyman Service Plumber. Competitive wages & benefits. Apply in person to 6118 50th Ave. Stettler, Ab., or fax resume to 403742-1609. WORK and live on a farm in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia, or New Zealand! Dairy, crop, beef, sheep & more available. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 for 4-12 month 2014 programs. www.agriventure.com; 1-888-5984415. TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014 logging season. Experienced buncher/skidder/limber/ process operators required. Fax resume to 780-778-2428.

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PART-TIME Office Assistant with customer service skills. Experience or PostSecondary education in the field of business, banking or insurance is an asset. Computer skills & data entry over phone line will be required. Potential for expanded hours depending on apptitude and ambition. Loseness Insurance Agencies 780-3863741, 780-386-2277 JOURNEYMAN Automotive Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet. net. WINCH Tractor Operators. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus. net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

HIGHWAY Maintenance Class 1 or 3 Operators. Fulltime and part-time positions available. Openings in several Alberta areas. Fax resume to Carillion Canada 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2013. Please state what position, location you are interested in.

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Roger E. Johnson Enterprises Inc. - Appliances - Electronics - Insurance - Telus Mobility 4809-50th St., Consort, AB

403-577-2370

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri.

WARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Auctions Antiques/Estate Auction, Dec. 1st and 2nd 11802-145 St Edmonton; 780-4514549 Taking Consignments now for Feb 8th Firearms and Related Auction, Online Bidding and Pictures at www.wardsauctions.com.

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AUCTIONS WELDING & Fabrication Shop dispersal Lacombe Welding Ltd. 4640 - 45 St. Lacombe, Alberta Tuesday, November 26 @ 10 a.m. Selling Welding Truck, Forklift, Payloaders, Hi-Way Trailer, 2007 Haas TM-2 CNC Vertical Milling Machine, Shop Equipment, Welders & Plasma, Steel & Pipe, Racking & Welding tables, small tools & misc. See www.montgomeryauctions.com or 1-800-371-6963.

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HEISLER Safety Program Development Audits for COR & SECOR (403)740-9523 info@gondasafetysolutions.ca www.gondasafetysolutions.ca

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COMING EVENTS LOCAL Entertainer, Lynn Wolf, Christmas CD available @ Pfeiffer’s House of Music and Grandview Convenience Store in Stettler. BABY SHOWER for Dace Charles, son of Dexter & Kayla Dedora on Sun. Dec. 1, 2 p.m. at the Spondin Community Centre.

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FORESTBURG Christmas Market on Sat., Nov 30, 2013 (10 am - 2 pm) at the Forestburg Community Center. Lunch available. BRIDAL SHOWER for Angela Suntjens, daughter of Walter & Adeline Suntjens on Fri. Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., at the Spondin Community Centre.

Castor Child Care Society Busy Beaver Daycare

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HOME-BASED Businesses. Do you want to be listed in our very own handy small coil-bound phone book so your clients can find your phone number. You can have your listing under your product name for $15; or bold it for $20. Advertisements are also available. Call now for more information 403-578-4111.

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FUTURE AG INC. owns and operates 5 branches throughout Central Alberta selling and servicing CASE IH Construction and CASE IH Agriculture equipment. We are currently looking for

Agricultural Technicians and/or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics

Is Accepting Resumes for

with Ag experience for our STETTLER LOCATION.

Level 1 & 2 Child Care Workers

This is a fast-paced environment and ideal candidate would be able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to take initiative and consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service.

Obtain your Level l & 2 education - FREE - while you work Fax or send a resume to: Castor Child Care Society Box 952 Castor, Alberta TOC OXO Fax: 403-882-4143 Must be willing to obtain a Child Welfare Record Check, First Aid & a Criminal Records Check. Resumes accepted until November 29/13. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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FUTURE AG INC. “People You Can Count On”, is offering the opportunity to grow in your career with a thriving company. We offer an exemplary benefits package, hourly salary starting at $29.00, annual work boot reimbursement, RRSP plan, sick days, monthly bonus and continuous professional training in a positive friendly environment. If you have a great attitude and integrity, FUTURE AG is offering you an exciting career opportunity. To apply, forward your resume to: Future Ag Inc. Attn: Markus Box 1510, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax 403-742-5626 • hr@futureag.ca

Gasfitter Truck Driver to operate in central Alberta.

to operate in central Alberta.

Class 3 Drivers license and all relevant Oilfield Safety Certificates required.

Please apply with resume to:

Midwest Propane

Rimbey, AB. Call: 403 843-8430, Fax: 403 843-8460 or by email to: ken@midwestpropane.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPECIAL AREAS BOARD 6SHFLDO $UHDV %RDUG

LAND USE SUPERVISOR SALARY: $54,042 to $72,994 per annum

The Special Areas Board has a Permanent, Full-time position available with the Agricultural Service Board. This position will implement, promote and direct agriculture programs and services in Special Area No. 2. based out of Hanna. Reporting to the Special Area No.2 Administrator, duties will include but not be limited to: J Annual budgeting and administration J Range, lease and reclamation inspections J Identification and inspection of weeds and insects J Pesticide application J Managing soil and water conservation programs J Organize field tours and seminars J Coordination of equipment purchases, rentals and maintenance J Supervision of temporary staff J Collecting and recording field data in a responsible recordkeeping system J Ensure compliance of various Acts and Regulations J Participation and ensure compliance of the Special Areas Safety Program Excellent computer knowledge of Microsoft programs and public relations skills are essential. GIS experience would be a preferred asset.

“Join our Team”

Tankstore Ltd.

Super A /Pharmasave - Hanna we are currently seeking

A Full Time Cashier 35-40 hours per week with weekend rotation Drop off resume, addressed to Rhonda, at customer service. No phone calls please.

Located at Halkirk, AB

Would like to peruse your resume. If you are an experienced Structural Welder who would like a new experience to broaden your skills you are just what we are looking for, we are looking for people with a: • Strong work ethic • Pride in the finished product TANKSTORE has been in business since 2001 and takes great pride in being a tank supplier for the Alberta Oil and Gas Industry. • Competitive wages • Benefits package • Great group of employees

QUALIFICATIONS J Degree or diploma in agriculture or related field J Demonstrate good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to work within a team environment and supervisory position J Experience with modern farming/ranching techniques or practical agriculture background J Excellent organizational and record keeping skills are essential. J Agricultural and Industrial Pesticide Applicators License (or ability to obtain) J Valid Alberta drivers license J Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered COMPETITION NO.: 30023

CLOSING DATE: November 29, 2013

For more information call Trent Caskey at (403) 854-5623 Please send resume quoting competition number to: Special Areas Board P.O. Box 820 Hanna AB T0J 1P0 Fax Number: (403) 854-5527 • SpecialAreasHR@gov.ab.ca • www.specialareas.ab.ca This is a designated safety sensitive position and mandatory drug testing may be conducted on all newly hired employees. We thank all applicants: however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPECIAL AREAS BOARD

codees@tankstore.ca

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LAND USE SUPERVISOR SALARY: $54,042 to $72,994 per annum

OPERATOR – Coronation, AB Tervita is a North American leader in environmental and energy services. We are currently recruiting for a Facility Operator for our Coronation Facility. We’re seeking self-motivated individuals with attention 13112TT3 13113TT3 to detail who are able to function in a team environment. As an Operator you are responsible for plant flow and operating in a safe manner. You will also have excellent customer service skills as you will be interacting with customers, truck drivers and other Tervita departments. To qualify, you must have a strong mechanical background and a valid driver’s license. Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to become part of our team. We offer steady work, competitive wages and benefits upon hire. For more information, and to apply online please visit our website at: www.tervita.com/careers

Reporting to the Special Area No.3 Administrator, duties will include but not be limited to: J Annual budgeting and administration J Range, lease and reclamation inspections J Identification and inspection of weeds and insects J Pesticide application J Managing soil and water conservation programs J Organize field tours and seminars J Coordination of equipment purchases, rentals and maintenance J Supervision of temporary staff J Collecting and recording field data in a responsible recordkeeping system J Ensure compliance of various Acts and Regulations J Participation and ensure compliance of the Special Areas Safety Program Excellent computer knowledge of Microsoft programs and public relations skills are essential. GIS experience would be a preferred asset. QUALIFICATIONS J Degree or diploma in agriculture or related field J Demonstrate good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to work within a team environment and supervisory position J Experience with modern farming/ranching techniques or practical agriculture background J Excellent organizational and record keeping skills are essential. J Agricultural and Industrial Pesticide Applicators License (or ability to obtain) J Valid Alberta drivers license J Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered COMPETITION NO.: 30040 CLOSING DATE: November 29, 2013 For more information call Darran Dick at (403) 664-3618 Please send resume quoting competition number to: Special Areas Board P.O. Box 820 Hanna AB T0J 1P0 Fax Number: (403) 854-5527 • SpecialAreasHR@gov.ab.ca • www.specialareas.ab.ca This is a designated safety sensitive position and mandatory drug testing may be conducted on all newly hired employees. We thank all applicants: however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

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THANK YOU for the flowers, cards and best wishes. It was great to see so many come out to celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary in such weather. Thank you to our family who worked hard for the occasion. Thank you again for coming. Frank & Peggy Dummett

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Educational Assistant Consort School Competition #PLRD-291 Applications are invited for an Educational Assistant in the Consort School to commence December 2, 2013. The successful incumbent will work approximately 30 hours per week. Applicants must be able to exhibit the associated skills to communicate with students, teachers and parents in a meaningful and professional manner. Experience working within a team environment with special needs children is preferred. The successful applicant will also be expected to present him/ herself as an organized and professional representative of the staff, both in person, on the telephone and through correspondence. Please submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to lenore. etherington@plrd.ab.ca. Applications will also be accepted by mail or fax to: Lenore Etherington, H.R. Administrator Prairie Land Regional Division # 25 P.O. Box 670 Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0 Fax: (403)854-2803

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Tank Truck Drivers Scheduled days off. Home every evening. H2S and First Aid Certification an asset.

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Petrofield Industr ies, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions: * General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler * Automotive Electrical Technician * Journeyman Welder / Apprentice * 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience * Production Manager Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax: 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com

Competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on application.

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Tri-Ag Implements in Consort is looking for a Journeyman or Apprentice Agriculture or Heavy Duty Technician. Qualifications include computer and diagnosing skills, be able to work as part of a team and as an individual. Must have a valid driver’s licence and experience is an asset. Must be comfortable being on call and with long hours in the busy season.

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Snow-makers:

Benefits include Company Health Plan, RRSP Contribution Plan, Tool Allowance, Apprentice training benefits.

to start ASAP@$14-18/hr (8hr shifts to cover 24hour snow making)

Lift Attendants: start date TBA@ $14/hr

Rental shop staff: start date TBA@$ TBA

Office staff: Start date- mid-December @$14/hr

Contact: • Loren @ 780-583-2154 (for snow makers and lifties) •Velma @ 780-385-4126 (for office staff / rental shop) • or email valleyski@explornet.com

Tri-Ag Implements has 25 years experience in the Ag Industry. As a company, we are constantly sending our technicians to training across North America, as well as years of experience among one another.

Please contact: Lucas Latimer Service Manager Bus:(403) 577-3899 • email: triag.service@gmail.com

BUFFALO TRAIL PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGIONAL DIVISION #28

MAINTENANCE PERSON II (PLUMBER) Buffalo Trail Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a journeyman certified plumber-gas fitter. The successful candidate must have a broad knowledge base of the plumbing and heating fields, and be able to work efficiently and effectively as part of a maintenance team. Experience in building maintenance, direct digital energy management systems, heating plant maintenance, and sheet metal installation would be an asset. A competitive salary structure as well as a comprehensive benefit and pension package are offered.. NOTE: SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK. Please submit resumes and references in writing via fax or email by 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 29th, 2013 to the address below. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mr. Randy Huxley Director of Facilities 1041-10A Street, Wainwright, AB T9W 2R4 Phone: (780) 806-2064 Fax: (780) 842-3255 emial: randy.huxley@btps.ca or dennice.reid@btsp.ca

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Canada on-track to deficit elimination by Kevin Sorenson, M.P., Crowfoot Sometimes we make tough decisions to Parliamentary Report balance the family budget, like sticking Members of Parliament have been in with that aging snowblower or fridge for our constituencies for Veterans Week and one more year. Why do we make those now we are returning to the House of tough decisions? Because we know it is Commons to work during the weeks the responsible thing to do – not just for leading up to the year-end and adjourntoday, but for the long-term. ment for Christmas. Our Conservative Most of us agree that this is exactly the government has unveiled Canada’s Fall type of planning that governments should 2013 Update of Economic and Fiscal do as well. Turn to Relentlessly, Pg 16 Projections. This is an update of the work and fiscal projections announced in the spring 2013 Federal Budget. This annual update is important to Canadians so that we can see how well our economy is doing since the budget was announced. Keeping track of the household budget is something we all do – paying the bills, figuring out how much to set aside for specific expenses or planThe Castor and District Food Bank received a donation of $500 ning for those from Apache Canada Ltd. on November 12, 2013. The donation was other expenses presented by Apache Foreman Curtis Visser to Food Bank Coordinator that you know are Susan Goodkey. A statement provided noted that Apache Canada Ltd. coming - like rewas “proud to take part in the growth and development of [the Castor] shingling the roof next summer. community.” ECA Review/K. Davis

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Wagon Wheel Museum a place to recall Katie Davis News Reporter Driving down the main street of Alix, one comes upon a mural alongside a building that entices the eye with airbrushed images of rural life and people from bygone years. This informed and humble piece of art denotes the Alix Wagon Wheel Museum, a site dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Alix. The building was built in 1929 and has had numerous manifestations, including a saloon/house combination where - for a time - women were not allowed to enter. “Women were not allowed in this place, it was a man’s place,” Eve Keates, historian and vice chair of the museum, says with humour. Keates, along with Museum Chairs Donna and Curt Peterson, were in attendance on Saturday, November 9 for the Museum’s Remembrance Day event and bake sale. The museum in it’s entirety is an homage to every facet of history in the area: from a tribute to Canadian Famous Five member Irene Palby to an evocative display of animals native to the area, the Museum offers insight into the natural and man-made factors that make Alix unique. Old photographs of buildings and settlers pepper the walls throughout the building, complimented by unique artifacts from bygone days. The museum also recognizes the many diverse features that create the war-time history of Alix. Walking through the museum, the content veers organically into the Remembrance section; meandering from school displays, methods of farming, sport and girl guides - all leading up to the physical, mental and symbolic elements that would encompass the integrity and strength of men and women of service. The Remembrance room is always open during Museum hours, but on Saturday, November 9 it’s significance took on a different hue with November 11 so close at hand. The room hosts many items from war time that aren’t typically found in service memorabilia: a wooden leg, for example, used for amputees of war looks entirely sophisticated and realistic in dimensions. “It’s hinged at the ankle and hinged at the knee,” says Keates. “It belonged to a man who lived here for many years.” Keates adds that the substantial weight of the object would have been quite labourious to haul around when in use. The Museum hosts medals from both first and second World Wars, plaques of recognition for soldiers from the area, a gas mask and helmets from German and Canadian soldiers as a comparative effort.

Also present is a story from Keates father, who served in the war. The tale was dictated to Keate’s mother toward the end of his life and tells of his final battle to capture a Turkish stronghold; whereby only 75 men returned out of 1000 who had entered the battle. As collections of general museum items became more diverse, so too did the importance of a room dedicated to veterans. “We’ve been gradually building up [memorabilia]. We didn’t get these rooms open for a long time,” says Keates, “So we thought ah, we’ll make a special area for Remembrance.” The rooms highlight the importance of preserving memories of veterans through items collected from them over time, as a way to keep their memory fresh and real to new generations. “All our [veterans] are deceased,” notes Keates, “and their sons aren’t that young anymore.” So for Alix, the museum is a nucleus of preserved history of war-time. Keates says she regularly attends to Remembrance Day events and is quick to note that the tradition of paying homage to troops is alive and well. “Fortunately, Ottawa has the big service I sometimes watch, and various little towns will have services. So still, they don’t forget.”

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Historian Eve Keates stands in the Remembrance area of the Alix Wagon Wheel Museum on Saturday, November 9. She is holding a wooden leg used for amputees, and adds that children who come through the museum are “totally fascinated with it.” ECA Review/K. Davis

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Relentlessly focused on balanced budgets Cont’d from Pg 14 Unfortunately, from countries in Europe to major cities south of the border, some governments have tried to avoid making responsible decisions – and paid the price. That’s why our Conservative government has been so relentlessly focused on getting back to balanced budgets. During the worst of the global recession, when spending was needed to protect Canadians jobs, we brought in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. This temporary initiative helped shelter Canada from the worst of the recession and emerge with the best job creation record in the G-7, with over one million net new jobs created. With the global recession past, our government is now focused on balancing the budget. That means Sorenson working hard to make sure federal government spending is as efficient and effective as possible – including reducing all unnecessary spending. We are also freezing the spending of government departments to ensure they stay within set budgets. I am happy to report our efforts are getting real results: government program spending has fallen by billions of dollars over the past three straight years, a first for any government in Canada’s history. We are firmly on track for a balanced budget in 2015 as planned, with an expected surplus of almost $4 billion in 2015-16. Even better, Canada has the best long-term financial standing compared to all countries in the G-7, ahead of countries like Germany or Japan. What’s more, by focusing on making government spending more efficient rather than raising taxes, we are managing to keep taxes low for Canadians. Since 2006, our Conservative government has cut

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It was a tear-able beginning to the day for Railway Avenue in Coronation on Tuesday, November 19 as Pidherney’s crews worked to connect the Town water supply to the new subdivision. ECA Review/K. Davis

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2003 GMC TOPKICK C6500, 8.1L GAS, ALLISON AUTO, 209K ............... .$18,900

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