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The inClines, Sweet dreams of Patsy Cline featuring Michelle Anseeuw as lead vocalist sang to Eden Scribner of Coronation and to a full house at Coronation Royal Performing Arts on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Coronation Community Centre. The InClines band includes a lead quitar, base player, drums, a keyboard plus two harmony vocals and this was their first appearance in Alberta. Local entertainers, Third Fret, including Rae Anne Stimson, Jackie Brigley and Rae Anne’s former band members from Saskatchewan provided the opening entertainment.

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Amisk school ���������������������������� 2 Kneehill county ������������������������ 2 Coronation council ������������������� 3 Bashaw council ������������������������ 3 Letters �����������������������������������4, 5 Delburne council ��������������������� 6 Delburne council ��������������������� 6 Clive council ����������������������������� 6 Real Estate/Homes ������������������� 9 Classifieds/Careers ���������� 10 - 11 Obituaries ������������������������������ 12 Dining & Entertainment Guide �� 13

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Ratepayers air grievances Debra Johnston

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Close to 100 ratepayers in Kneehill County had a chance to voice concerns at a town hall meeting held Nov. 20 at Huxley Community Hall.

Three main topics continued to arise: the disciplining of Coun. Bobby Painter, the lack of road maintenance and the new medical clinic in Three Hills.

Larry Maxwell chaired the meeting after being nominated from the floor.

“We’re hoping to present the minutes of this meeting to council,” stated Maxwell.

“Now is your opportunity.”

The level of discontent among attendees ranged from frustration to disgust with council’s Aug. 5 actions regarding Coun.

Painter, who represents Division 7.

Painter was stripped of his committee and board duties as well as authorization to attend conference or convention or otherwise represent Kneehill County, according to the Aug. 5 council meeting minutes. He can continue to attend and vote at council meetings.

The duration of Painter’s punishment extends to the completion of the current electoral term with reviews to take place October 2015 and October 2016. Council’s reasons for their decision to discipline Painter was held in-camera.

Ratepayer Ken King took exception to the use of in-camera discussions at the county, “In camera is an excuse to be secretive for no reason.”

In camera sessions are for land, legal, or labour issues where there are privacy concerns. According to the Municipal Government Act, any decision reached in camera must be presented at a public council meeting for any action to occur.

“When they take his voice away, the take all our voices away. He’s representing us and he’s speaking for us,” continued King.

In council’s defense, former councillor Rick Vickery explained that council needed an avenue to discipline councillors if they breached their oath of office. The rules are extremely daunting, explained Vickery and must be followed.

Resident Melissa Hibbs felt that council was ostracizing Painter. Hibbs stated that

Division 7 residents did not receive an explanation of their actions.

“I’ve never seen councils in-camera like this council.” declared Bill Postle when he spoke. “We can’t find out what happened.”

Reeve Bob Long and Coun. Ken Hoppins attended the meeting. Coun. Painter, who was not involved in organizing the meeting, did not attend. When reached prior to the meeting, Painter preferred not to comment about the meeting or his situation.

The $8 million medical clinic Kneehill County plans to build along with a new administration building garnered several comments from the crowd.

Former councillor Ken Knievel stated that the county had no mandate to build the clinic as it was not mentioned until after the last municipal election.

“Large decisions should be made by plebiscite to build a medical clinic,” pointed out Alan Gering and wondered why the county was stepping into provincial domain with health care.

Pat Carney, who addressed council at the Oct. 28 council meeting, believes council plans to pay for the new building and staff from money saved by not maintaining roads.

Carney stated that road maintenance was cut to two gradings per year from five and that road construction machinery was sold off. There is no longer a dedicated road construction crew and remaining operators’ hours were cut to eight from 10 per day in order to cut costs.

Attendee Len McCook also questioned why roads are not being maintained when more oilfield traffic and larger farm trucks are using the roads. He felt part of the reason Coun. Painter was disciplined by council was because of his stance on the issue.

“All other councillors want to cut back on road maintenance. There’s only one councillor you can talk to about fixing roads,” referring to Painter.

The evening was summed up by comments from Wendy Maxwell, “Too bad the wheels have to fall of the bus before it comes to this,” referring to the meeting.

Maxwell encouraged the crowd to email or phone councillors and express their views.

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CORONATION TOWN COUNCIL

Council learns of LED (white) street lighting Atco Electric reps Bryon Schwartz of Stettler and Kevin Ouellette of Castor presented information to Coronation Town Council at their meeting on the new LED street lights that are now available instead of the traditional High Pressure Sodium (HPS) yellow lights presently being used by the town.

The information session was spurred by a previous letter from the president of the Dark Sky Association promoting lighting to be ‘dark sky friendly’.

It’s food for thought, said CAO Sandra Kulyk in a later interview but the cost of infrastucture and payback savings would have to improve considerably.

“We did two pilot projects with four different types of LED lights to evaluate the effectiveness and the products themselves,” said Schwartz. We are satisfied they’re safe for pedestrian and driver safety, he said.

The benefits of LED lighting is the white light versus the yellow; the environmental aspect and some cost effectiveness but that is minimal.

“The lights use 55 per cent less energy but it’s not 55 per cent less in cost,” clarified Schwartz. He added that pay back for the investment is about 17 years.

Coronation has approximately 165 street lights with only $2.28 savings per light per month however, the cost of each replacement is considerable.

Most towns are installing the new lights as old ones reach end-of-life.

Castor has a couple installed, noted Kevin Ouellette.

When asked by Coun. Keith Griffiths as to how many years these LED lights were good for, Schwartz responded “We don’t

have an answer but based on data we think it will last longer than the HPS lights,” which the HPS bulb has about a three year life expectancy. Bulbs are $600700 each while HPS bulbs are $200.

“Most communities don’t do it to save money, most do it for environmental or appearance reasons,” said Schwartz noting that Ft. McMurray had gone completely with the LED lighting.

Council accepted the presentation for information, Annual Savings per Light Energy reduction 55% Energy savings $2.28 kWh C02 reduction 354.9 lbs Cost savings per year $28.32 per light

Bylaw amendment

Council passed all three readings of the Land Use Bylaw amendment providing for an addition to the Discretionary Uses in the Highway Commercial District to allow for an addition onto a dwelling that was present before the new bylaw was in effect.

This action was done following a public hearing where no one attended or provided any written submissions opposed to the bylaw change.

Funding requests

A motion was made to accept funding requests for the 2015 budget from community groups for $57,474. Requests included: Golf Club $22,500 for wages for a groundskeeper; Paintearth Community Adult Learning Council $2000 for programming; Coronation Arena Board $15,000 for wages, insurance, water and any major repairs; Curling Club $15,000 for ice

makers, caretakers, and assistance in maintenance of the building along with the town continuing to pay for the insurance, utilities for the off season as the town rents out the facility when the Curling Club is not operating.

Also included was the request from the Skating Club $500 to assist in running a skating program for children with a Skate Canada coach; Coronation Handi-bus Society $5000; Coronation Community Silver Club $5000; and Coronation & District Support Services (CDSS) $7474.

“We gave money last year to the Golden Age Drop-In Centre [$4000] that is not requested this year,” said CAO Sandra Kulyk. Instead it is the Community Silver Club, which is a first time for their request.

The Club started over 19 months ago and have created a lot of seniors volunteering and added new active members to the Golden Age Club, stated written information provided to councillors.

The cemetery committee receive assistance but not cash while last year the Skating Club had reduced ice time costs, noted Kulyk.

The Coronation Library has yet to provide a funding request.

“It looks like our total requests is $1500 more than what was allocated last year unless the library comes in significantly more,” said Kulyk.

Cost of living increase

Council approved a three per cent cost of living increase for all positions. The increase is based on Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index data for October for Alberta which increased by three per cent.

BASHAW TOWN COUNCIL

Budget deliberations underway Lisa Joy

Review reporter Town of Bashaw council started its initial 2015 budget deliberations at its regular meeting Nov. 18.

The library wants an addition of $500 to expand the senior program. A representative from the library told council that they are getting new members and the library has become a resource for homeschoolers.

The library receives about 8,500 annually from the town, $10,477 from the Camrose County and about $8,300 from the province.

The largest expense for the library is staffing.

The toddler play

program is popular helping moms not feel so isolated.

The library used to be a place where people just borrowed books but is fast becoming the place to use computers, as well as kids participate in the Monkey Business program, which is facilitated by Parent Link out of Camrose, and being utilized by new moms.

The town expects to receive about $965,000 in revenue and about $1.1 million in expenses. The town hopes for $25,000 in MSI funding and doesn’t have any other grant sources.

The budget includes a $50,000 increase in administration costs. Four lots are expected to sell adding

to the town’s coffers.

Recreation is expected to generate about $7,000 in revenues.

Coun. Bryan Gust questioned the distribution of revenue and Linda Hannah, chief administrative officer for the town, said some of it was being shuffled around.

“It’s being distributed different,” she said.

The same amount spent last year on community services, about $3,200, is expected to be spent this year, which includes fire, disaster, emergency, bylaw enforcement, FCSS and the medical clinic.

The town’s budget has to be passed at its Dec. 16 meeting.

RCMP

Armed and barricaded male

During the morning, on Sunday, November 23, 2014 the Three Hills RCMP were called to a rural residence near the village of Lousana, Alberta. A male who had been wanted on warrants was reported to be inside a residence at the property. Members attended and made contact with the male who indicated that he had a firearm and was going to harm himself if police entered.

Members of the Calgary and Red Deer Emergency Response Team assisted with the matter, after a short time, the male suspect was taken into custody.

Connor Mueller (21) of no fixed address faces numerous charges from Drayton Valley, Red Deer, Blackfalds and Stettler.

Charges include Identity fraud, resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, theft, possession of stolen property, impersonation and

failing to attend court. Mueller is currently in custody awaiting his first court appearance.

Property damage at Castor Airport

Coronation RCMP is investigating damage at the Castor Airport that occurred on the weekend of Nov. 21 - 23.

A suspect vehicle drove onto the airport runway causing damage to the surface and breaking several runway lights in the process. The damage caused temporarily rendered the runway unusable and dangerous for any aircraft attempting to land there.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact Coronation RCMP at 403-578-3666 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

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Council voted in favour of tabling the issue of Highway 12/21 water rate they were set to discuss.

The town collects about $40,000 in revenue with the current water rate.

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Council tabled the Salary and Wage Grid for a meeting when all councillors would be present. Brett Alderdice and Mayor Mark Stannard were absent.

Kulyk had provided results of a Salary and Wage Grid survey with the pay range for each employee position in 10 different communities as well as an average salary value for each position and showed the comparison with the Town of Coronation’s wages compared to that average.

The report from Kulyk suggested that council may want to consider adjusting the grids for certain positions to more closely align their salaries with the average wages offered in other communities of similar size in Alberta.

“Some of our positions were right on, some were higher,” said Kulyk.

Council held a brief in-camera session over a contract matter before adjourning.

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Hezbollah in the Middle East. It argued that the reason people accepted them into their commuECA Review Journalist nities willingly was because Hezbollah first One frigate and a 50-year Sea King helicopter focused on providing the basic needs of the forin the Black Sea to thwart Russia’s aggression gotten civilians of a war-torn country, then against Ukraine and six CF-18s, two re-fueling they brought fear. jets and a surveillance aircraft in Iraq does not Since food, clothing and shelter always make a military power. trumps ideology, does it not beg the question.

The only branch of our military that is curWhich is more important for a country with a rently equipped to fight in any significant way small military like Canada, to help the innois the army. After 10 years with boots on the cent in war zones or give token support to fight ground in Afghanistan, much of the army’s the battle? equipment has been modernized and although We lost 66,655 Canadian lives in WWI, 44,893 small in number, the personnel are war-ready. lives in WWII and thousands were injured, But our fine men and women in the navy and staggering numbers. Along with our allies we air force have little new to work with or in the kept military personnel and operational bases extreme case of the navy have more military in Europe until 1994. That’s what it took for ships in dry dock or in the scrap heap than on Europe to be won. Yet even with all that, today the seas. its Eastern borders are under siege.

I have this picture Canada and the United States of Putin, shirt off, have proven time and again that i have this picture of biceps pumped, neither the government nor its citileaning on the mantel Putin, shirt off, biceps pumped, zens have the stomach to do the of a huge roaring fire- leaning on the mantel of a huge same in the Middle East, Southeast place in his hunting Asia or Africa. lodge throwing back a roaring fireplace in his hunting A 2005 RAND Corporation study tumbler of vodka and lodge throwing back a tumbler compared UN Nations peacelaughing heartedly at keeping missions versus the United of vodka and laughing Harper’s tough talk States’ full-out military actions in on Ukraine. Then the heartedly at harper’s countries at war. They determined discussion moves that seven out of eight UN peaceonto future conquests tough talk on Ukraine. keeping missions resulted in nation and the importance of building and peace, as opposed to investing heavily in ice breakers and submafour out of eight US military interventions. rines. Yes, Harper’s favourite place on The United Nations certainly needs a reearth—the Arctic—where it is soon predicted work to get back on track. The dismal failures there will be year-around shipping routes and in Rwanda, the second Congo War, Somalia fights about who owns the waters. and Darfur and the World Health Without question, ISIS is the scariest evil Organization’s total ineptness in stopping the force to face the psychic of first world countries Ebola spread in West Africa speaks to the since Hitler. Yet the West’s involvement in urgency that this organization needs to be reMiddle East wars over the last 15 years has not jigged at the top, not dissolved. solved anything but rather caused some uninWhat experts say we need today is a multitended consequences, including home-grown nation rapid reaction force under the auspices terrorists. of the United Nations that could be deployed Michael Bliss, author and historian, who was quickly to avert future genocides or Ebola outnewly promoted to Officer of the Order of breaks. What a perfect role for Canada to take Canada, has said the West’s poor underthe lead. A country, who since WWII has been a standing of Middle East culture and its strong and respected leader in humanitarian, knee-jerk entries into Middle East conflicts policing and peacekeeping missions worldwide. have not made matters better, but in fact, has But Canada also needs to bump up its milihelped to polarize the situation further. tary readiness if for no other reason than to The ideology of democracy and freedoms take care of is own security. Let’s stop that Western countries often use as justificamooching off the United States for our safety tion for attacking other countries means and security. Get our air force new fighter absolutely nothing if your kids are starving to planes and helicopters and stop playing polideath. tics. Commit to our navy and provide them My pastor, who lived in Jordan for 11 years, with their desperately needed fighting ships, went back to meet with former colleagues and supply ships and ice breakers. Start spending visit a refugee camp a few months back. On his two per cent of our GDP annually on our milireturn, he talked about a father who had sold tary which is our NATO commitment. And yes, his 10-year old daughter to an older man as his increase income taxes so the military have the wife so that he could continue to feed his capabilities to protect our homeland. remaining family.

We are very vulnerable as a nation, particuHorrifying, yes! Beyond our comprehension, larly on our northern flank. yes! But unfortunately this is the real world for Rather than poking the Russian bear with far too many families in war-torn countries our words, we’d be well advised to be militarily and refugee camps. ready to confront the Russian bear when it I once read a fascinating book on the rise of comes!

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Dear Editor, 1300 meteorological scientists I must respond to Susanna have determined that temperaBruneau’s critique of my Nov. tures were much warmer than 13 column in the ECA Review they are now. In the early part because she is making insinua- of 1300 the temperature very tions that are not true. suddenly cooled.

First of all, I do appreciate England went from a any and all responses to my country that could grow columns. Debate is healthy and grapes to a country that almost necessary for the disseminastarved to death because it was tion of information in a so cold and wet they couldn’t democracy. grow enough food to feed Ms. Bruneau is critithemselves. cizing the ECA Review It was wet because for the contents of my the cooler air could column. She needs to no longer hold the understand that this moisture that had was a column so The accumulated during Review does not need the warm period. to endorse or agree Bruneau states with the contents of a that the green revowriters column. The lution may have contents of that decreased the Schwenk column were my carbon in the soil opinion and I take full and that increased it responsibility for what I wrote. in the air. Quite the opposite.

I do not have a university I am a farmer. Modern no till degree like Ms. Bruneau but I farming has increased carbon do have a college diploma. Be storage in the ground, not that as it may, I have studied decreased it. this global warming and cliThe more carbon in the mate change issue for over 20 ground the more water the years. ground can absorb hence, For 10 years I was a board higher yields. member of the Alberta Clean In her letter Ms. Bruneau Air Strategic Alliance [CASA]. questions my statement that a So I think I know what I am much higher concentration of talking about. I have come CO2 in the atmosphere would through the school of hard greatly enhance plant growth. knocks so I know what makes Greenhouses pump addicommon sense. tional CO2 into their facilities Much of the information I to enhance the growth of their put in that column came from plants. I am sure that their my research. Yes, of course concentration of carbon is water in the air can absorb a much higher than what is in great deal of heat and warm the atmosphere, Likely two to air can hold more water than three times higher. cold air and that is the point.

Meteorological scientists When the air starts to cool [like Tim Ball] will tell you the water is released. Due to a that CO2 has no effect on decrease in solar activity the global temperatures. Carbon is air is starting to cool and that such small percentage of is what is contributing to the greenhouse gas (about 4 per violent weather we are cent) that it can’t really affect experiencing. the weather.

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Dear Editor, to create goodwill so trade with Japan Kudos need to be given to Brenda could be re-established.

Schimke and Herman Schwenk. I have no Call me cynical. However a number of idea who Brenda Schimke is nor do I perpeople of German descent, who thought sonally know Herman Schwenk. I greatly Hitler was alright, were also put into conadmire those people who have the courage centration camps. Yes, all the time these and guts to write publicly, expose and incarcerations took place we were at war exhibit their thoughts. with Germany. Those people were considFew people correspond to say “yeah” or ered traitors and potentially dangerous. “nay” to what is written. Most often those There was one such camp near Nordegg authors feel that they are writing into in Alberta. German soldiers, prisoners of cyberspace, where their opinions are lost, war, were detained there as well. How do I receive a shoulder shirking and nothing know this? One of my clients (the man is really gets done to take situations dead now) revealed it to me. seriously.

I talked extensively with him. He Brenda’s writing of November 6 struck a showed me a well-documented scrapbook chord with me. I especially loved her with cartoons in it. The prisoners wore remark that “A number of Members of blue coveralls with a bulls-eye target on Parliament talked about suffering from the back. Easier to hit that way, if an post-traumatic escape took place. stress after a mere The German18 seconds of gun Canadians were fire outside their detained outside the prisoners wore caucus doors on the “habeas Parliament Hill corpus” rule. That blue coveralls with a Huh!”. is, nobody under Right on, Brenda.

Canadian (English) bulls-eye target on the Other reports say law can be detained that a number of more that 48 back. Easier to hit that way, for parliamentarians hours without were cowering in being charged with if an escape took place. cupboards. I deplore an offence under the fact that two the Criminal Code. lives were lost, but I A suspension of relish the idea that that law must have one of those murders occurred right at the occurred. seat of power. There is nothing better to After the Japanese compensations had drive something home than when it happened I wrote a letter to the then occurs on your doorstep.

Minister of Justice, at that time, a Mr. The question still remains, will these Pierre Trudeau, father of the current powerbrokers [our esteemed(?) parliamen- leader of the Liberal party, and explained tarians] finally do anything decisive or the situation to him. I asked why no repawill it be the usual. Talk, talk, talk, exhibit ration was made to my client and people a temporary intensity of commemorations like him (remember: trade with Germany of November 11 then shove it under the was not important at this time). I received rug and in a few months it will all be the usual letter that my interest was noted hushed up. and the matter was relegated to the approI was flabbergasted to hear that: Yes, we priate department (file 13), never to be have taken passports away; yes, we have heard of again. about 80 people come back from Syria and Today we are at war with factions in the surrounding areas and yes, the R.C.M.P. is Middle East. keeping an eye on them. Keeping an eye on Again we have people in our midst who them resulted in two deaths. Well done! exhibit the same ideologies and admiraNow I will tell you what happened tions for what we currently call “the during World War II right here in Canada, enemy”: by proven facts (two dead sola fact not well known by Canadians, diers) dangers to the state. because history is not taught in our Why do we not incarcerate those known schools to any extend. potentially dangerous elements and keep a A fact better known is that the Japanese secure watch on them? populations along the B.C. coast were disConcentrate and detain them like we did possessed and displaced, meaning their during World War II, that way we know possessions were largely taken away and exactly where they are and what they do. the people were moved inland; a number Answer: It is because we have created went to southern Alberta. Many of those and are perpetuating an amorphous Japanese were Canadian citizens. (having no particular form, shapeless The move was made for security reasomething like putty) gutless society, to sons. Quite a while after the war a our ultimate detriment. meager reparation was made and paid Frank VanderKley, out to those dispossessed; in my opinion Trochu, Ab.

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Temperatures have not increased Cont’d from Pg 4 I do acknowledge that man made pollution can be very detrimental to our environment. Environmentalists have been blaming global warming for melting the arctic ice. It is soot from all the dirty coal fired electricity plants in China settling on the arctic ice and absorbing the sun’s rays that is melting the ice.

That does not fit with the environmental bias so they do their best to make sure that that does not become public knowledge.

Average global temperatures have not increased for 19 years. Environmentalists

seem to continually perpetuate the myth that global warming and climate change is the same thing. Wrong. There is no global warming and climate change is caused by solar activity, not by man.

Ms. Bruneau is correct in that all of us in society must do much more to keep our environment clean.

If governments and the environmental community would concentrate on reducing real pollution and forget about climate change we might be able to accomplish something constructive.

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Delburne revitalization Debra Johnston

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“It’s the heart and soul not the eyeshadow,” stated Coun. Tim Wilson, regarding refacing of buildings as a revitalization strategy for the Village of Delbourne.

At Delburne’s Nov. 18 council meeting, CAO Karen Fegan presented options to council for village improvements. She explained that just refacing buildings doesn’t necessarily bring more people inside them. The village needs to determine what the residents want to see and what they would use, Fegan explained.

To fund the project, council passed a motion to apply for an Intermunicipal Collaboration grant with the town of Olds.

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The grant is available to partnering municipalities for things like revitalization under the Alberta Community Partnership Program (ACP).

Council extended the grace period for rent for Delburne Bistro until Jan. 1, 2015.

The Bistro is set to open the first week of December, according to one of the owners.

Extensive renovations, including the addition of a new washroom, delayed the opening.

The cost to update the building climbed to over $200,000 from the original estimate of $100,000 with the last touches near completion. The Bistro already has catering commitments lined up for the beginning of December, explained the owner. As well as dining in, the Bistro will offer catering and take out pizza.

Jewel Theatre opens again The Jewel Theatre, operating in Stettler since 1952 has new owners.

The business was purchased by Stettler residents Byron and Sonya Geddes, who opened it again on November 21.

The previous owners, Landmark Cinemas closed the doors in mid-August.

According the Cody Borek,marketing manager a ‘soft opening’ occurred on Nov. 21 through 27, with the grand opening taking place during Moonlight Madness on Nov. 28.

The theatre has Rose Chapman as general manager and employs nine staff.

The Geddes family and others were hard at work doing some extensive renovations to the auditorium and lobby area with fresh paint, carpeting and a new concession area.

Byron Geddes, who works in the oil industry came up originally with the idea for a ‘family-oriented business’ that would include his two children, Alex, 15, and Rogan, 13 and his wife, Sonya who is the grade 2 teacher at Stettler Elementary school.

Byron is working with an agent who deals with the major movie studios for booking movies.

Clive practices disaster readiness Lisa Joy

Review Reporter Members of Clive’s Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) will participate in a tabletop activity April 2015.

Carla Kenney, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Village of Clive said they will discuss a disaster and walk each representative through what their role would be in the event.

Kenney added that it’s an opportunity for all different people involved in the area to get to meet each other and look at what each other’s roles are.

Area CAO’s meet

Carla Kenney, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) updated council in her CAO report at the regular meeting Nov. 10.

She met with the CAO’s from both Bashaw and Alix to share what is happening in their respective communities and talked about ways to work together.

“The biggest thing is the sharing of information,” said Kenny.

For example, although she didn’t have a specific bylaw in mind, Kenney said if Bashaw was working on a certain bylaw we are thinking about doing that in future

it’s a chance for them to talk what worked and what didn’t work.

Kenney added that it was an informal lunch and nothing concrete came out of it yet but the CAO’s will continue to meet.

Halloween quiet

Clive had the presence of Lacombe County peace officer and Blackfalds RCMP officer in their community Halloween night, which may have contributed to an uneventful Halloween for the village.

All hat and no cattle

by Rick Strankman, MLA Stettler/ are still alive and well.

Drumheller Constituency Prentice buried former Minister Jack Cowboys are courteous by nature.

Hayden’s Bill 19 with Bill 1. Yet if Rather than say someone is a faker or a Prentice’s repeated promise to fix propblowhard, they will often say that the erty rights is to be fulfilled he has an person is, “All hat and no cattle.” The obligation to repeal the others as well, phrase isn’t an insult. It’s not negative and beyond that, to establish legal procriticism. Instead, it’s a way of saying tection for property rights that can be something truthful about a trusted on an ongoing basis. person while avoiding the The other Bills Prentice appearance of harshness. needs to put to bed include This past week in the Alberta Bill 24 (which confiscated legislature we learned that the underground property rights “all hat no cattle” moniker fits from all landowners—urban very well around the shoulders of and rural); Jim Prentice. Here too the stateBill 36 (which gives Cabinet ment isn’t an insult or a negative the power to deny people criticism. It’s a statement of fact. access to the courts and comHere’s why: pensation while it tears up Strankman After Jim Prentice decided to legal agreements and conseek the leadership of the PC tracts that control what party, he went on a province-wide tour. people can and cannot do on private At every stop along the way, he spoke property); and about property rights.

Bill 2 (which is the law that eliminated “I am passionate about property a landowner’s statutory right to a rights,” Prentice said. Successive PC gov- hearing and the right to notification ernments have “been less than careful when government approves an energy about the protection of property rights in project on private property). this province,” he said. On the day Some people may not realize that the Prentice was sworn in as Alberta’s 16th amending formula to the Canadian Premier, he immediately donned his Constitution makes it easy for one provproperty rights hat to say that the fall ince to have a clause inserted in the session of the legislature would kick off Constitution that applies only to that with the introduction of his own perprovince. All it requires is for the provinsonal flagship property rights cial legislature to submit a formal legislation. We were told it would be request to the House of Commons and called Bill 1.

Senate.

This week Albertans got a look at Bill No other province needs to be con1. The body of this new legislation is one sulted. No other province is affected. No sentence long and has fewer than 10 other province has to approve. words. It simply says that Bill 19 is If Jim Prentice is genuine about the repealed. property rights of Albertans, rather than Bill 19 was the least controversial, and being ‘all hat and no cattle’ on this subhad become the most benign, of the five ject, in cooperation with others in the laws passed by previous PC governments legislature he can call upon Ottawa to that individually and collectively took an insert a clause in the Constitution that axe to the property rights tree. enshrines and protects property rights It’s good that it’s been repealed. Yet all for everyone in the province. of the most odious aspects of Alison Then, every Albertan will be able to Redford’s anti-property rights agenda stand a bit taller.

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Clive council gets first glimpse of 2015 budget Lisa Joy

Review Reporter Village of Clive council had its first crack at the 2015 draft operating budget Monday night and residents should see about a 2 per cent increase in taxes.

The village expects about $1.042 million in revenues and about $1.047 million in expenses.

“It looks like we can do the things we want to do,” said Carla Kenney, chief administrative officer for the village.

The biggest capital project is base work for Railway Avenue.

A new grader is in the budget for a cost of $80,000 with $36,000 coming from reserves and $44,000 from general operating budget.

The village also needs a new photocopier for an estimated $8,500.

Kenney said the village shouldn’t sell its current photocopier that is on its last legs.

“I would be nervous selling it,” she said.

Mayor Anita Gillard suggested the village donate the current photocopier either to the Village Spotlight or the fire department.

About $10,000 will be set aside for hall reserves. This was started six years ago and there’s about $60,000 in the account now.

A new floor for the fire hall is in the works for a cost of about $8,000. This cost will be split 50-50 with Lacombe County.

“I’ve had complaints about that for awhile,” said Kenney about the fire hall second level boardroom floor.

Water, sewer and garbage costs pay for themselves from the fees, said Kenney.

The village is considering switching to chlorine injection instead of chlorine pucks for a cost of about $3,000 because it allows a more regular rate with no spikes in chlorine.

The final budget will be presented

December or January. No exact numbers are available at this early stage in the budget process.

To update the videos on the village’s website, $1,500 has been budgeted and another $800 for the virtual tour.

About $7,500 is budgeted for arena board.

Mayor Gillard suggested the village shop around and see if there are any other municipalities that have excess puck board to sell.

“Either we continually replace these wood boards or get a deal. “There has to be (municipalities) out there doing arenas.

Kenney told council that public works staff would like to see outdoor bathrooms such as porta potties set up for the Clive agricultural grounds for about $1,600.

“It’s always a bone of contention,” she said.

Currently the village has wooden outhouses near the ball diamonds, playground and outdoor fitness gym.

These are the ones public works would like to see replaced.

The village is hoping to get $24,000 in MSI funding from the provincial government.

“That’s pie in the sky,” said Kenney, adding that the province is eliminating the MSI funding gradually each year with it ending completely in 2016.

Council supports PCPS

Village of Clive unanimously agreed to support Parkland Community Planning Services’ (PCPS) purchase of office space and to finish improvements to purchased space at the Town of Sylvan Lake under the Intermunicipal Collaboration part of the Alberta Community Partnership Program.

Members include, villages of Clive, Alix, Big Valley and Delburne, towns of Bentley, Bowden, Eckville, Innisfail, Olds, Penhold,

Bashaw fire department eyes improved medical response care Lisa Joy

Review Reporter

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The proposed program would be flexible, structured and simple, said Moore.

If the Town of Bashaw and fire department opted in they would have to approve a medical director (or have AHS appoint one), use approved medical control protocols, document patient care and submit the data, council approve a bylaw or policy in support, designate a dispatch agency and share mapping information.

The MFR involved in the program would be required to have Standard First Aid with HCP CPR/AED.

Alberta Health wants to create a provincial model for medical first responders (MFR) such as firefighters and Bashaw Fire Chief Mike Andriatz says their department is onboard.

“I think it’s a good opportunity for us, it’s a good way for us to structure our response,” he told Bashaw council at its regular meeting Nov. 18.

“What it will be going forward I don’t know, we will have to see, but it looks pretty good to me.”

Chad Moore, an MFR strategist with Alberta Health Services (AHS), said the program is targeted to fire agencies and build a partnership with EMS. “Fire departments have been doing medical first response,” he said.

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PCPS, which is housed in Red Deer, provides planning consultation services to municipalities and the private sector specializing in municipal land use policy planning, site assessment and design and subdivision services.

“We’re members, we pay a membership fee and I can approach them for planning consultation help,” said Kenney.

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Clive council voted in favour of accepting Hwy 12/21 draft 2015 budget noting they had no concerns.

Carla Kenney, chief administrative officer for the village said the majority of their budget is to pay for debentures for the Hwy 12/21 pipeline from the Stettler treatment plant, which extends to Clive, Alix, Mirror/Lacombe County and Bashaw as well as Ferintosh and New Norway/Camrose County.

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New Johne’s Disease research in dairy cattle New research into Johne’s Disease is casting light on how age and bacterial load affect susceptibility to the causative agent of the disease.

Johne’s Disease is a chronic infection that leads to various negative effects on dairy cattle. These include reduced milk production, premature culling and lowered slaughter value. The understanding in the past was that calves under six months of age were the most susceptible to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection, the causative agent of Johne’s Disease. However, the new

research suggests that the truth is a bit more complicated than that.

Led by University of Calgary’s Dr. Jeroen De Buck, a research team determined how age and bacterial load affected susceptibility to MAP infection in calves. This work was completed in partnership with the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA), Dairy Farmers of Canada, Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions, and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council.

Based on the results, calves older than six months are no less susceptible to Johne’s Disease than younger calves. Instead, the team

found that the amount of exposure to the bacterium could be the difference in the progression of the infection and disease status. A higher level of MAP exposure led to more frequent shedding of the bacterium in the feces, which in turn can lead to water and feed contamination on-farm, posing a risk for infection of other animals.

As there is currently no cure for Johne’s Disease, this research is important to ensure the prevention of MAP infection in cattle of all ages.

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Focused production goals

by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service Warning: Critical statements exist in this article, so you may not want to read it.

However, you should at least take home the point that acquiring good bulls through knowledgeable and informed bull selection is critical to the survival of the beef business.

Implementing focused production goals, with clear outcomes relevant to the production of beef, is critical. If in doubt, simply glance over the fence and view the competition.

The poultry, swine and dairy industries routinely produce very uniform, marketable products that meet predefined production goals utilizing the same tools that are available to the beef industry.

But first let’s talk about working cattle because it always is challenging. With the cold snap and several sets of cows needing ultrasounding for pregnancy evaluation, I got ready.

Chuteside attire certainly varies with the weather. Having prepared for the cold with layered clothing under the traditional blue coveralls, I suddenly realized my ability to put my plastic boots over the cowboy boots was in question. Reaching my feet was a challenge, but the job got done.

I was reminded that we all change. If nothing else, we get older. Our individual flexibility seems to come up short some days, but with an appropriate tweak, we get the job done. However, those tweaks only can do so much.

As an industry, our tweaking is evident.

However, some days, I wonder because we can do better. Maybe one should not say that. However, the other day, while watching several sets of cattle sell at a public market, the variation that was present was notable.

The cows, bulls, yearlings and calves of all sizes and types were selling to the sound of the auction.

With each swing of the door, one set went out and one came in. The announcement of what was behind the incoming door was waited for with anticipation. If the set of cattle was large, the mooing of the cattle could be heard. If the set was small, the door would swing open and close quickly, and the bidding would begin.

I do not want to be critical because the type of cattle that producers choose to raise is up to them, and the market does an excellent job at connecting the seller and buyer. However, sometimes thoughtful presale pondering by the producer on how those cattle will look at the market isn’t always evident.

For the most part, there always is a buyer, but sometimes determining how to best present the cattle needs to be thought through. The concept that the auction market will sort away all the problems is not true. That being said, cattle that are unthrifty need to stay at home, eat some groceries and “beef up” a little bit. That may not be easy but certainly is a worthy goal for a beef operation.

But we can do better. However, there are too many “buts” in this story.

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Those cattle that arrive for sale lacking good structure, condition and muscling are products of breeding programs.

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As producers, the tools are readily available to assure the availability of bulls that will carry with them the genetics that will meet focused breeding goals and outcomes relevant to the production of excellent beef for consumption by the consumer.

The ultrasound evaluations of the cows are finished. The pregnancy rate is good, but my cold hands started my mind thinking some inside work would be good, which means bull buying. The bull catalogs are starting to arrive, and the opportunity for proper selection of genetics means a better product.

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This project also generated various samples, including tissue, serum, fecal and RNA samples, that will help develop diagnostic assays for detecting the early stages of MAP infection. Dr. De Buck is hopeful that the newly gained

knowledge will be used in future projects to help combat this destructive disease.

“This research targets a very serious disease, but there are a lot of positive results and potential from this work,” says ALMA president and CEO, Gordon Cove. “The data will allow control programs to improve their effectiveness and it also provides information for future methods of treating Johne’s Disease. This will help Alberta’s dairy industry become more competitive.”

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Big gardens and volunteering was Bye’s life Muriel Florence Bye passed away at the Long Term Care in the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre on Nov. 17, 2014 at the age of 80 years, following a lengthy illness.

Born in Coronation on Oct. 16, 1934, Muriel was raised on her parents’ farm in the Midvale district. She attended school at Fleet until Grade 11 and completed her high school education in Red Deer. After her Grade 12 graduation, she worked as a correspondence supervisor at Talbot and Bulwark.

In 1953 Muriel married John Bye Arnold Bye from north of Veteran, and they lived on Arnold’s parents’ farm at Pleasant Heights and her parents’ farm at Midvale until they purchased their own property north of Federal in 1958. Muriel and Arnold retired to Coronation in 2001.

Muriel poured her considerable energy into raising her family, supporting the family farm and volunteering in the community.

Over the years she served on the Coronation Hospital Board, the Alberta Hospital Association and the Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta. She was an avid member of the Trinity United Church congregation and she participated in the United Church Women. Muriel served the Federal Friendship Club in various capacities for more than 50 years.

She enjoyed judging at fairs and 4-H speaking competitions, volunteering for the annual music festival and helping to organize fund raising events for the local hospital foundation. She was named Coronation Citizen of the Year in 1994.

Over the years Muriel grew big, wonderful gardens and became an expert at cooking, baking, sewing, needlework and quilting.

In her younger years, she liked to curl and dance and later became an aggressive bidder at auction sales. She was always a voracious reader.

Muriel was very proud of her children, grandchildren, family and community.

She is survived by her daughters: Cristine Bye and children Georgina and Lawson; JoAnne (Ken) Meents and children Morgan (Kristy), Miranda, and Carson; and her sons: Howard (Catherine) Bye, son Kyle (Robin), and step-daughters Megan, Kaitlin, and Rachel; and Jaron (Lisa) Bye and children Cameron and Caitlin. She also leaves her sisters Jean Checkel and Anna (Tom) Rodvang, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Muriel was predeceased by her parents

Donations may be made in Muriel’s Georgina Edith and Bert Griffiths, her name to the Trinity United Church husband John Arnold Bye, her brothers Memorial Fund, the Coronation Charles, Jim, and Ralph Griffiths, her Agricultural Society, or a charity of the granddaughter Patricia Bye, and her donor’s choice. daughter-in-law Susan Kary Bye. Funeral services were held at Card of Thanks the Coronation Community We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Centre at 2 p.m. on Saturday, families, friends and neighbours for their Nov. 22, 2014 with Reverend support and kind gestures during this difEvelyn Rigby of Trinity United ficult time.

Church officiating.

Thank you to Dr. McKenzie and the The eulogy was written by Long Term Care staff at the Coronation Muriel’s children, Cristine Bye, Hospital and Care Centre for their care JoAnne Meents, Howard Bye and attention to our mother, grandmother and Jaron Bye and was read by and sister over the course of her illness.

Reverend Evelyn Rigby.

Special thanks go to Margaret Evans Congregational hymns were for working with our mother for several ‘In the Garden’ and ‘For the years, the home care staff who helped Beauty of the Earth’ accompaMum stay in her own home for a time, and nied by pianist, Barbie Evans and organist, Margaret Evans. Soloist, Brenda the Assisted Living staff who cared for her after she became too ill to live on her Brigley sang ‘In the Bulb There is a own.

Flower’.

The dedication and love Mum’s sisters, Honourary pallbearers were Muriel’s Jean Checkel and Anna Rodvang showed grandsons, Morgan Meents, Carson her throughout this period and Meents, Lawson Beaty, Kyle Bye, and throughout her life are deeply Cameron Bye. Interment took place at the appreciated.

Coronation Cemetery. Following the serWe are grateful to the staff of the vice family and friends gathered at the Coronation Funeral Home for their genCommunity Centre for a time of visiting uine kindness and professionalism in and reminiscing.

A lovely lunch was prepared and served dealing with the many details that helped to ease our burden and made the by the Funeral Lunch Committee.

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Notice is hereby given of the following decisions in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and Bylaw No. 2009-559 and amendments thereto, of the Town of Coronation: Permit #2014-020 - Approved Lot 12-13 Vera Hugie Block 02 5010 Victoria Avenue Plan 8149AH Proposed Development: Retail New & Used Consignment Store The above noted application(s) will be held fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice at which time these decisions are deemed to be final unless otherwise appealed. Any person wishing to appeal a decision may file an appeal at the Town Office 5015 Victoria Avenue, Coronation, AB or by mail to Box 219, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0 Date of Publication: Thursday, December 4, 2014 Town of Coronation Development Officer Sandra Kulyk

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Donald “Gordon” Greenwood was born September 27, 1944 in Trochu, AB to William “Bill” and Rhona Greenwood. He unexpectedly passed away, amidst a brief battle with cancer, in Edmonton, AB on November 15, 2014 at 70 years of age.

Gordon will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife of almost 33 years, Susan; son, Al (Joanne) and their children, Charlee, Casey and Luke; daughter, Karin (Paul) Nicholson and their children, Kade and Hannah.

Also remembered by brothers, Hugh (Marilyn), Wally and Dale; mother-in-law, Pauline Dykstra; brother-in-law, Ken (Connie) Dykstra; numerous nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Gordon was predeceased by his daughter, Monique Greenwood (1990); parents, William and Rhona; and fatherin-law, Arnold Dykstra. A funeral service was held Nov. 24 in Provost, AB. For more information or to leave a condolence, please visit, www. gregorysfuneralhomes.com

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Our thanks also to Rev. Evelyn Rigby for officiating the funeral service, to Brenda Brigley, the soloist, to Barbie Evans, the pianist and to Margaret Evans, the organist.

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Dining & Entertainment Guide Nov. 27 - Coronation/Consort Victim Services Annual General Meeting, 7:30 @ Coronation Provincial Bldg. open to public.

Nov. 27 - The Vat, Red Deer, Unleash the Archers, 403-346-5636 Nov. 28 - Festival of Lights - Children’s wonderland, Stettler Agriplex 2 - 5 pm.

Admission $2 Nov. 28 - Christmas Wonderland, 4 - 9 pm @ New Brigden Hall.

Nov. 28 - The Vat, Red Deer , The Ataris/Hot Panda/Teenage Kicks, 403-346-5636.

Nov. 29 - Festival of Lights - Dine, Dance and Auction. Doors open at 5:50 pm. Advanced tickets only: $60.

Nov. 29 - The Vat, Red Deer, Bill Durst, 403-3465636.

Nov. 30 - Cadogan Christmas Market, 10 - 3 pm, to book a table call Irene 780-753-6664 Nov. 30 - Freedom Singers, 7 pm @ Coronation Community Hall.

Dec. 2 - Village of Clive Christmas Gift and Craft Sale, 2 - 7 pm., Clive Community Hall, Marsha @ 403-784-3446 Dec. 2 - Stettler District Ag. Society Annual General Meeting @ 7 pm, upstairs meeting room. Everyone welcome.

Dec. 2 - The Central Alberta Council on Aging, 9 am @ Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, 4620 - 47a Ave, Red Deer. Fraud awareness for seniors. Everyone welcome.

Dec. 2 - Castor Cash Bonspiel 2014. Open to Senior (+50) $140/rink, Lorne @ 403-8822822 Dec. 2 - Blue Christmas Service, A service of memory and hope, 7 pm @ Knox United Church, Consort.

Dec. 4 - Tinsel ‘n Tears, a Christmas celebration in memory of loved ones, 4 pm. at Paintearth Lodge, Castor. Parkview Funeral Chapels & Crematorium. 403-882-3141, 403-578-3777 Dec. 5 - Coronation Christmas Crackers, activities happening at several venues throughout the day, including hay rides and pictures with Santa. Jodi @ 403-578-8884 Dec. 5 - New Brigden History Book Launch, New Brigden Hall. Cocktails @ 5 pm, dinner @ 6 pm. $20/Adult, $10/Child (4-6), younger free.

Joan 403-664-0387 Dec. 5-6 - The Vat, Red Deer, The Steadies, 403346-5636.

Dec. 6 - Killam Cyclones Swim Club Annual Christmas Craft and Trade Fair. Killam Community Hall, 10 - 3 pm., Lois 780-3853320 Dec. 6 - Byemoor Community Club Craft & Bake Sale Tables & Santa Claus Day. 11 - 2 pm 403579-3755 Dec. 6 - Planning for the Future, Davenport Church of Christ, Red Deer, no chg. RSVP by Nov 28. Shalom Counselling Centre, 403342-0339 Dec. 7 - Canada’s Tribute to ABBA, Lunch show, doors open at 11:45 am. $45. Camrose Resort Casino, 780-679-2376 Dec. 7 - Stettler Variety Showcase presents “A Gospel Blues Christmas”. Shows @ 2 pm & 7:30 pm. Adults $20, students $10. Tickets @ Pfeiffer’s House of Music.

Dec. 9 - Lacombe County Public Meeting - 7 pm @ Mirror Community Hall. 403-782-6601 Dec. 10 - Secret Santa Shopping for kids 12 & under, 4-7 pm. SuperA Foods/Pharmasave, Hanna, 403-854-3711.

Dec. 11 - Tees Christmas Concert, 7 - 8:30 pm, Tees Hall Dec. 11 - Castor & District Ag. Society Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, 6:30 pm, Annual meeting to follow. RVSVP by Dec. 4, Tony 403-882-2343.

Dec. 12 - Community Christmas Party, Consort Sportex, $40/person, cocktails @ 6:30, dinner @ 7:30, tickets available @ RBC or Roger E Johnson Ent. Dec. 13 - Christmas Banquet, Oyen Legion Hall.

Doors open @ 5 pm, dinner @ 6 pm. $20 Adults, $10 12 and under, Heather 403-6659878 Dec. 12-13 - Stan Foster presents “Stars Tonight” Dinner shows. $60. Camrose Resort Casino.

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Dec. 14 - Mennonite Youth Christmas Program, 7:30 pm. @ Mennonite Church. For directions and info 403-742-8868 Dec. 14 - Stan Foster presents “Stars Tonight” Lunch show. $40. Camrose Resort Casino.

780-679-2376 Dec. 17 - Alliance Christmas Market. 10 - 2 pm.

Lunch available, coffee for a donation. Sharon 780-879-3804.

Dec. 18 - Stettler Old Tyme Christmas Dance.

Dancing from 5 - 10 pm, hot supper @ 6 pm.

The Hub - 6202-44 Ave. Stettler Rec. Centre (upstairs). Tickets $20/person ($10 dance only; $14 supper only) 403-742-5640.

Dec. 21 - Christmas Music Concert, Zinger Music Barn, 7 pm. Free admission. 403-5783956.

Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Barn Service, 5 pm @ Donald and Adrienne Gould’s - 403-5772251 (dress warmly)

World’s largest human snowman event The City of Lacombe, together with local businesses and community partners, are hosting the annual Light Up the Night Winter Festival, which goes from November 26-29, moving from a 3-day event to four days.

“New additions include a big band concert,” said Mayor Steve Christie, “a ‘Selfie with Santa’ session and something that I am looking forward to very much another Guinness World Record attempt; this time for the World’s Largest Human Snowman.”

The 2014 Light Up the Night festival boasts over 20 events over a four-day period, and the proceeds will assist five charities and community groups.

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For more information about the Light Up the Night Winter Festival or Moonlight Madness, go to www.lacombetourism.ca, or call Guy Lapointe at (403)782-1263.

Dec. 31 - Curling New Years Eve Steak & Lobster, New Brigden Hall, advance tickets from Joan 403-664-0387.

Ticket price $40.00 per person

Tickets go on sale Monday, Dec 1, 2014 at 7:00am at Thirsk Seed Farm or by phone at 780-375-2418.

Alternate number for Dec 1 only: 780-375-2408.

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Wednesday, December 10 Our 3rd Annual

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4pm - 7pm Come shop our designated shopping area for gifts for everyone on your list! All gifts will be pre-priced at $20 and under.

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PARLIAMENT

Gas Tax Fund invests in Canada’s infrastructure

by Kevin Sorenson, M.P., Crowfoot Our Conservative Government has just completed the renewal of the agreements with the provinces and territories regarding the federal Gas Tax Fund and the final payments for the 2014 year are flowing to each province and territory.

Local officials rely on this funding for many community projects both large and small. In 2014, our Crowfoot riding received more than $10.4 million.

Sorenson Shortly after forming government in 2006, we made significant improvements to the Gas Tax Fund.

It has been extended, doubled, indexed and made permanent. This has made a remarkable difference to the municipalities all across our riding.

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Michelle Anseeuw, lead vocalist for The InClines on Nov. 21 in Coronation, honours Uncle Dave [Pennington] during the encore in her performance of ‘Sweet Dreams of Patsy Cline’ as the song included yodelling that she learned how to do from her uncle when she was a young girl visiting on the Pennington farm near Veteran.

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SPORT Shorts

• NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, after the Marlins’ Jeffrey Loria gave slugger Giancarlo Stanton a 13-year, $325 million contract: “Marking the first time a team’s owner was tested for drugs.”

• Steve Simmons of Sun Media: “There are a lot of D’s in DeMar DeRozan’s name, just not enough on the basketball court.”

• Scott Feschuk of Macleans’s magazine, on Twitter as the Leafs were getting pummeled 6-2 by the lowly Buffalo Sabres: “I just went to the fridge harder than Kessel backchecked on that breakaway.”

• Len Berman of Thatsports.com: “If I’m ever accused of wrongdoing, I want Florida State and FIFA to investigate.”

• CBS’s David Letterman, on New York City’s new drug policy: “You can now walk around smoking weed and all they’re going to do is write you a ticket. Unfortunately, the ticket will be to a Jets’ game.”

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Quiz time: why is NHL considering going to Vegas?

by Bruce Penton It’s quiz time. But this one’s easy, because it’s multiple choice, just like the hockey situation facing fans in the Greater New York area, who can root for either the Rangers, Islanders or Devils. Still with hockey . . .

Las Vegas is being considered as a potential expansion site for the National Hockey League because: a. It is the fastest-growing metropolis in the United States b. A brand new 19,000-seat arena has recently been built in the city c. There’s not much else to do in Vegas.

Hockey crowds have been embarrassingly low at Florida Panthers home games because: a. Management has a low budget for advertising b. Weather in Florida is not conducive to ice sports c. Snowbirds from Canada don’t arrive en masse until January Tiger Woods is on the verge of: a. A return to the PGA Tour after six months away b. Surpassing Sam Snead’s all-time PGA wins’ mark of 82 c. Becoming the only tour player with zero media friends Hitting the ice this winter with regularity have been: a. Curlers all over Canada b. Young hockey players from coast to coast

c. Maple Leaf sweaters from disgusted fans at Air Canada Centre The biggest problem LeBron James is having with the Cleveland Cavaliers this year is: a. His rebounding skills aren’t as good as they were last season. b. His lack of enthusiasm while playing for a mediocre team. c. His inability to clone himself.

Giancarlo Stanton’s recordbreaking $325 million contract for 13 seasons with Miami Marlins will: a. Guarantee to raise the salary bar for future free agents b. Put extreme pressure on him to produce with his bat c. Move him to the top of Florida’s most eligible bachelor list.

The biggest fans of Toronto sports teams are: a. The under-25 crowd b. Anybody who lives in Ontario c. TSN and Sportsnet broadcasters Four goals in one NHL game is: a. A hat trick plus one b. Something Steven Stamkos seems to do at least once a year c. An offensive explosion by the Winnipeg Jets

SPORT Shorts

• Blogger TC Chong, after Charles Barkley vowed not to eat again until the winless Lakers won a game: “I bet he wouldn’t dare try that with the Oakland Raiders.”

• Headline at Fark. com: “Bills coach Doug Marrone comes upon driver stuck in snow, pushes the car for nine yards and then punts.”

• ESPN’s Herman Edwards, speaking from experience on the fickleness of coaching: “If a head coach doesn’t have a good quarterback, you know what he becomes? An analyst.”

• Jack Finarelli, the Sports Curmudgeon, on John Daly’s proposed show on Sirius XM satellite radio: “Daly will take calls from listeners around the country, talk about his experiences in and out of the sport, offer his thoughts on today’s game and players, share his love of music, and more. Maybe – I said maybe – I would listen to that at gunpoint.”

predictable, we provide the funds earlier in the calendar year, and we increased the amount of funding returned to the region where it was raised.

Along with the new agreements with the provinces and territories, we can continue to support local public infrastructure.

At close to $22 billion, the renewed federal Gas Tax Fund is the largest component of the New Building Canada Plan and the largest longterm federal commitment to investing in Canada’s public infrastructure in our nation’s history.

The Gas Tax Fund flows directly to municipalities to support local infrastructure priorities, including: safer roads, improving access to clean drinking water, supporting community energy systems, mitigating disaster and helping with the management of wastewater or solid waste.

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