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Volume 102 No. 48

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Innovation and impressions Katie Davis News Reporter

Keeping their sticks on the... cardboard? Colby Woody and Shayden Rocque duke it out on a makeshift cardboard table hockey game during Caine’s Arcade Day at the Coronation School on November 20.

Students were tasked with creating their own arcade games out of basic materials and the gym ended up full to the brim with their creations.

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Creative energy was flowing through the Coronation School gym on Wednesday, November 20 as the room was transformed into a cardboard gaming funhouse in homage to the short documentary ‘Caine’s Arcade’.

Cardboard air hockey, pinball and whack-a-mole were just a few of the ingenious manifestations of modern technological gaming fare into cardboard facsimiles for the students to play. Games cost mere nickels and dimes to enjoy and prizes were abundant from small toys to candy.

Students ultimately raised $623.34 which went to the Coronation and District Food Bank.

The idea behind the imaginative assembly came from Coronation teacher Sharalynn Anderson, who’s mind was sparked by watching the documentary about a crafty and creative child in the United States.

“My daughter suggested I watch the story of Caine Monroy, a nine-year-old boy from the States, who created an arcade from cardboard.” says Anderson. “She sent me the link to the ‘Caine’s Arcade’ YouTube video and I began contemplating how we could make such an event work at our school.”

Anderson says the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit embodied by young Monroy was a perfect fit for Coronation School.

“I presented the possibility to staff and because our school has a goal to foster resiliency in

students, and is committed to the development of creativity and imagination,” she says, “[so] this notion was a natural fit.”

Anderson says the event began to take shape once a committee of teachers began planning in earnest and students viewing the video were introduced to the concept of making cardboard arcade games.

“November 18 and 19 were set aside for this purpose.”

Anderson says. “Students worked in small groups or with adult volunteers to create some very cool projects.”

Anderson says skills acquired through creating the games - from abstract ideas to concrete entities - extends well beyond the fostering of creative thought.

“Students learned their ideas were appreciated; that taking a risk is worthwhile.” she says.

“They learned the value of collaboration. They learned the importance of affirming the efforts of others and they realized what it means to ’run’ a business for a day!”

The event was an all-day success, with children and teenagers alike reveling in the creative fun advanced by their peers. Anderson says she is hopeful that the interest piqued by such an endeavour will carry on in their imaginations for years to come.

“Everyone had a great time, students were engaged from start to finish.” she says. “They ask to continue building and we hope the process sparked a desire to let imaginations shine; not just for a day but also for a lifetime!”

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Katie Davis News Reporter Coronation Council held a special meeting on November 4, 2013 to discuss costs regarding servicing Phase I of the light industrial subdivision south of Railway Avenue. Three phases of construction are planned.

Tenders were invited to quote for construction costs, and one tender was received from M. Pidherney’s Trucking Ltd. An engineer’s evaluation of Phase I cost of construction was $502,612. The Pidherney’s bid was $563,412.

Meeting minutes indicate that motion was passed for M. Pidherney’s Trucking Ltd. to be awarded the contract as per tender submitted.

It was suggested that additional costs for building and servicing of the subdivision would be temporarily funded through capital reserves. Breakdown was as such: Roads Capital Reserve: $102,000

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Council discusses condition of outdoor rinks Brenda Schimke News Journalist The playable condition of the outdoor rinks during the winter was a topic of discussion at the Town of Stettler Council meeting on November 18, 2013. Snow events, especially major ones, make it difficult for the road crews to get to the rinks in a timely manner.

The rink beside the Stettler Recreation Centre is lit and has boards. The other three are ice pads located in different residential areas. The east end ice pad is on private property donated by Wells Furniture.

The Parks and Leisure Department (PLD) brought forward recommendations to Council that would first address improved snow removal on the ice surfaces and then down the road investigate the possibility of adding lights to all community outdoor rinks.

PLD recommended that winterized hydrants be provided at each rink. That would eliminate expensive water hauling equipment and pumps.

It was further asked that the duty of outdoor rinks, currently Public Works’ sole responsibility, be shared with PLD, and that a second bobcat be purchased.

This machine would be used to clear snow on the outdoor rinks, help keep the Seniors Centre and other priority parking lots free of snow and be a stand-by unit to help Public Works with priorities.

In the summer, PLD would use the bobcat most days to improve the cemetery landscape, reduce lifting of many items, improve drainage of parks on an ongoing basis and train new operators when convenient. Currently one bobcat is shared between three departments.

Council agreed this item would be brought forward during the 2014 capital budget discussions.

Fees unchanged

A motion was passed to leave license fees for cats and dogs unchanged for 2014.

They are $25 for an altered dog or cat; $50 for an unaltered dog or cat; $10 for replacement tags and a $10 discount for anyone paying their fees between December 1, 2013 and January 31, 2014.

Pop machine troubles

The Pepsi-owned fountain pop machine at the Community Hall has become a great source of frustration for users. A recent letter from Terry O’Malley, on behalf of the RBC Financial volunteers, highlighted some of the on-going

CORONATION COUNCIL

Special meeting to discuss costs

I scream, you scream... Coronation students lined up for sundaes on November 21 as a reward for successfully completing their 21 days of kindness challenge. Students recorded 5065 acts of kindness and the considerate gestures didn’t stop there, as Grade 12 student Corey Twa helped Grade 1 student Caleb Kobi craft his sundae.

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problems. In 2010, the fountain machine worked, but ran out of syrup in one of its cylinders. In 2011, the CO2 would not turn on so pop was syrup-like. In 2012, the fountain machine did not work and in 2013, it made loud noises disrupting guests close to the machine and had to be turned off.

Since patrons pay bar and corkage fee in addition to rent, O’Malley requested a solution for the benefit of all community hall users.

Administration advised that the price with Pepsi, and the quality of machine was not comparable to other venues because the volumes used are much lower at the Community Hall.

For the past two years, expenses relating to the pop machine have outpaced revenues. Administration estimated that grocery store pop could be purchased for approximately 12 cents per cup, whereas the fountain pop at the Community Hall averaged 87 cents per cup.

After considering options provided by Administration, Town Council agreed to let the contract expire with Pepsi in January 2014 and then make a final decision.

Administration has recommended removing the pop machine and letting everyone purchase pop from the grocery stores at the best price available.

Water Capital Reserve: $327,792.95 Sewer Lagoon Capital Reserve: $132,511.45 Land Purchase/Development Reserve: $30,000 General Contingency Reserve: $92,060.12 Motion to draw from these reserves to fund the project was carried. It was also noted that reserves will be replenished over the following four years from the available MSI Capital Funds.

Construction engineering

It was discussed that the Town of Coronation had contracted ISL Engineering and Land Servces to plan the Light Industrial Subdivision at Phases I, II and III. Minutes indicate that motion passed to accept ISL Engineering’s submitted proposal for supply of construction engineering services for the estimated cost of $37,092.

SUNSHINE CLUB

Recognized for the work done

by Bubbles Bullick The Sunshine Club was recognized by the Performing Arts Committee preceding the Pear concert on Friday, November 22. It was an honour to be recognized for the work we have done in the community.

In 2013, the Sunshine Club played bingo every month at the Coronation nursing home. We provided lunch for the Fair

workers as well as a Money Pit at the Fair.

The Sunshine Club has also donated to the Coronation Music Festival in March, the Coronation Library and Summer Reading program, Stars, Handi-Bus and the Fire Department. We have sponsored a flag at the Cemetery, and donated to the library in memory of Wilma Glasier.

We have also provided lunch for two funerals.

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Stettler County Meeting includes annual review of clubroot disease control policy as is Don Peters. I’m not taking anything out of it nor do I intend to, I don’t need it for my livelihood. But I can’t continue to run it if it constantly loses money. I’ve cut operating costs and I’m looking for an $8,000 break on 2013 property taxes. I haven’t sold any memberships for next year, until I know if it can survive,” said Grant.

If not sustainable, Grant would look at having it re-zoned for other uses.

“I’m looking at it as a business,” said Councillor Greggory Jackson. “Other sea-

doable. The church will meet with adjacent landowners. The other option being considered is a new location entirely.

Snow plowing

With the cost of overtime for snow removal in Donalda adding up, a motion was passed that Administration investigate pros and cons for contracting out some of the snow removal during a large snow event. The motion passed (5 - 2) with Councillors Jackson and Grover voting against the motion.

Cheque refund

The County of Stettler councillors were sworn in at a ceremony on October 25. (L-R) Back Row: Yvette Cassidy (Assistant CAO), Les Stulberg, Ernie Gendre, Joe Gendre and Dave Grover. Front Row: Greggory Jackson, Wayne Nixon (Reeve), Tim Fox (CAO) and James Nibourg.

ECA Review/Submitted Councillor James Nibourg. The other side of the coin is public identification has significant financial consequences for the landowner.

Beaumont is confident that his department is aggressively managing Clubroot disease through testing and working closely with owners who have inflected fields.

Golf course

“It’s a jewel, let’s try to bring it back”, said Gordon Grant as he made another passionate plea for County Councillors to forgive taxes on the Pheasantback Golf and Country Club. A grant bought the property for $500,000 in July 2012.

“This golf course is more than a business, I bought it for the community. I’m working and doing things for the golf course at no charge

sonal operations can also have bad financial years.”

“We want to help you in the best way that we can, but a tax reduction isn’t the best option for the County,” said Councillor Nibourg. “There are other options such as applying to access Rural Development Funds.” “Forgiveness of taxes is a tough one because we set a precedence,” concluded Nibourg.

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Thank You

Coronation School participated in the creation of gift boxes for children as part of Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Thirty-four boxes full of toys and creative materials for children in need were created by students school-wide, supervised by Librarian Jo-Ann Sieger.

Grade 4 students putting the finishing touches on boxes are (L-R) Brad Goodbrand, Gage Selzler, Kiersen Kobi and Kayden Glasier. Coronation Evangelical Free Church also participated in Operation Christmas Child, with seniors and youth group members creating and sending away 36 boxes through Samaritan’s Purse.

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Thanks also, to those who donated money: • Margaret Merchant • Marlene Baldwin • Ian and Dorothy Yeats • Sherry Anne Philpott • Bette Anderson • Bob Osetsky • Ken & Anne Hudgeon • Laurie Gormley • Dwayne & Terry Glasier • Albert Nelson • Brenda Schimke • Winton & Jean Wangsness • Stan & Jean Bridge • Bruce & Judy Hutton • Bill & Bubbles Bullick • Tom & Joyce Wraight • Gary Hodges • Frank Dummett • Pat Rutledge • Gerald & Janice Elliott • Ann Lakusta • Bob Allen • Ellen Saar • Jean Rombough • Dina & David Hudgeon • Bertha Thornton • Joyce Webster • Castor District Housing • Len & Janet Lindmark • Deb & Les Elliott • Elaine Kummer • David & Carol Anne McEwen • Sheila Feusi • Jim & Terry Perry

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The next County of Stettler Meeting is Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10 am at the County Office.

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Water line break

There was a break in the 300mm Shirley McClellan regional water line just downstream of Botha. The break occurred due to improper installation of the original piping. The pipes were installed with too much of an angle causing stress on the upstream pipe and fracturing it the full length. The main was isolated in the leaking area and was replaced.

The Big Valley water line from the Water Transfer Stations is in service and the Big Valley Reservoir has been filled with river water. A pressure gauge was installed in the County building to monitor the water pressures in the Village.

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A delegation from the Erskine Evangelical Free Church came before Council to explore options to expand their building on its current site and provide the required parking spots. They have a growing congregation and would like to expand the sanctuary to hold between 350 and 400 people.

Various boundary adjustments and setback relaxations were discussed. It was agreed that the church would draft a proposal and work with the Planning Department to see if something was EN IN ST

In reviewing cheques written by the County, a $2,000 cheque to the Wildrose Party was queried. Administration explained that the Wildrose Party was required to put down one half of the eligible recoverable expenses for their FIOP (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy) request prior to the County Staff starting the task. A party member had brought in $2,000 in cash. Subsequently, the County decided that with so many additional requests for the same information, the County would eat the costs and provide it free of charge to everyone. The result, a $2,000 refund cheque to the Wildrose Party. The total cost to taxpayers to fulfill this FIOP request was $4,000, excluding the cost of the CAO’s time which cannot be charged under the Act.

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The annual review of Agricultural Policy 2.4, Control of Clubroot Disease in Canada was approved at the regular County of Stettler meeting on November 20, 2013 with no changes from last year.

Quinton Beaumont, Director of Agricultural Services, highlighted the importance of managing and controlling Clubroot disease. Last year was the first year Clubroot was identified in the County and involved three quarter sections.

In 2013 an additional quarter section has been identified for a total of four quarters.

Adjacent counties, Lacombe, Red Deer, Flagstaff and Camrose have all identified some Clubroot disease. Beaumont said Clubroot in this area is considered low risk because of the different type of soils than those areas around Edmonton, which have a lot of issues.

A landowner whose quarter section has tested positive for Clubroot is notified with a written legal notice. It prohibits the growing and cultivation of canola, mustard or any other crop susceptible to Clubroot infection for a period of five years, plus other precautions that must be followed.

Landowners in a radius around the infected area are notified in writing that Clubroot has been identified in the area but the exact legal location is not given.

Last year 213 letters were sent out to adjacent landowners. “Letters have not yet been sent out for the one quarter identified this year,” said Beaumont, “but will soon be.”

“Why is the legal land description for Clubroot-positive quarter sections not published,” asked Councillor Dave Grover.

“Why is it a big secret?”

Grover argued that contractors who perform services on rural property, e.g. fertilizing, should know ahead of time so they can take precautions.

“We have to respect the farmers’ rights to their land,” said Beaumont in response.

“If Clubroot is identified, it then becomes the landowner’s obligation to follow the guidelines placed on them by the County in accordance with provincial legislation.

Beaumont was adamant that it mattered not whether Clubroot was publicly identified or not, all industrial or agricultural equipment when moved from one piece of property to another are required to be cleaned and sterilized, no exceptions.

“It’s a touchy issue—ratepayers come down on both sides of the issue,” said

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Ethics versus economics?

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ECA Review Journalist It has nothing to do with defeating the ‘elites’, reducing government expenses or keeping taxes low. It has everything to do with integrity, morality and common decency.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s propensity for lies, alcohol, drugs, vile behaviour and cavorting with gang members didn’t just happen. It takes an addiction, arrogance and enablers.

The spin is now on to make out that Ford is an economic genius worth supporting.

Unfortunately, Ford is no economic saviour, he and his gang friends are a costly drag on society.

Gangs and drugs have turned a once nice, safe city of Toronto into a gun and murder culture. Gang wars have spiked police, court, penitentiary, health care and social service costs. It has left innocent victims gunned down and grieving families.

It’s very disturbing that the Prime Minister’s Office has been silent on the topic except for a tiny slap on the wrist to Ford, whereas they immediately called Liberal leader Justin Trudeau unfit for leadership for smoking weed!

There’s a problem of balance when fundamentalist conservatives (as best represented by the Tea Party in the U.S.) rationalize that any behaviour and all actions are acceptable if an individual is a defender of low taxes, free enterprise and small government - that the ends justify the means.

Jason Kenney, the minister of employment and social justice, is one conservative leader who has called for Rob Ford’s resignation. Kenney said, and rightfully so, that Ford had brought dishonour to the City of Toronto and to the public office generally.

Earlier in the month he had also defended Nigel Wright, Harper’s former chief of staff, when Harper was depicting him as the sole architect of the ‘deception’ surrounding the repayment of Sen. Mike Duffy’s disallowed expenses.

The world doesn’t become a vile, corrupt place when bad people do bad things. A society sinks into immorality and corruption when good people do nothing, or even worse enable bad people.

What a slippery slope it becomes when economics trumps ethics at all costs.

A lot of Canadians may favour Conservative economic policies, but many of these same people do not want it at any cost!

The by-elections held on Monday in solidly-Conservative ridings in Manitoba saw Trudeau’s Liberals receiving almost 50 per cent of the popular vote in a narrow loss in one riding, and gaining a significant percentage of popular votes in the other.

These results don’t mean they’ll dump the Conservatives in a general election, but it is a definite wake-up call for Prime Minister Harper and his PMO staff - ethics, honesty, and integrity does matter to many moderate Conservatives.

Former Prime Minister Paul Martin was the best Finance Minister in recent Canadian memory. He eliminated the deficit, ruled with surplus budgets, paid down the debt and lowered taxes. But after the sponsorship scandal, moderate Liberals turned and voted Conservative.

Ethics and honesty is the reason Harper became Prime Minister, not economics. And it will be ethics that brings down Harper, not economics!

Students in rural schools have far fewer options Dear Editor, For the past 90 years every student in Alberta has had access to quality distance education opportunities, created and delivered by Alberta teachers.

‘Correspondence’ education initially provided courses to kids who lived on remote farms, ranches and lumber camps. Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC) today still offers correspondence style lessons for those who prefer them, but many students take advantage of a full range of interactive online courses, tablet apps and courses than can be completed on a smartphone or tablet.

Always striving for excellence for Albertans, ADLC offers immigrants the chance to upgrade their English language skills and offers adults the opportunity to upgrade their education while working from home.

It partners with schools in providing knowledge and employability skills and workplace

Dear editor, For years, Shirley and I have sent books to the small library in the rural Alberta town of Elnora, a tradition that began after an innocent query about the location of a certain small Alberta locale.

The gracious reply included a query about whether or not we had read Stop the Car! Discovering Central Alberta. We had not and we thought we might find it in the Red Deer Public Library, as we were temporarily residing there.

Instead, the Elnora Library staff lent us their copy, and we promised to return it as soon as we were finished with it.

We took the book and returned to Red Deer where we read and planned and then visited many of the spots mentioned in the book.

On our way back home, we stopped

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safety. It provides students the opportunity to study forensics, learn to speak French, German, Spanish or Ukrainian, receive Cisco Systems Certification, enroll in French immersion, or work with a forestry industry simulator.

All of these courses are supported by teachers who work with students by phone, Skype, email and even old fashioned snail mail.

These teachers work hard to develop relationships with their students, believing that teachers are at the heart of education. Last year alone 60,000 students took advantage of these flexible learning opportunities-some from home, some from abroad, but most from inside traditional small schools or outreach programmes that were unable to offer a full range of courses.

In March of 2013, government funding to schools offering courses via Alberta Distance Learning Centre was slashed by 57 per cent.

Today, many rural and outreach

schools can no longer afford to access these courses for their kids, leaving them with limited options.

Northern and rural schools that struggle to attract and retain a wide range of skilled teachers in a variety of subject areas are particularly affected.

Alberta Education promises all Albertans inclusive and equitable access to educational opportunities. Yet nothing could be further from the truth.

Students in large urban centres have access to a wide range of courses, yet students in rural schools have far fewer options. As a northerner and a potential parent, I strongly object to our provincial government limiting opportunities for our children.

I ask you to join me in contacting your MLA regarding this issue or meet us at the Alberta Legislature on Sunday, November 30 at 3pm to show your support.

Kyla Coulman-Absher

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in at the Elnora Library, returned the book, and told the staff how much we had enjoyed it and that we had taken several of the suggested day trips, each one a delight.

The staff were pleased and a wee bit surprised that we returned the book, as they weren’t really sure it would find its way home. From that point onward, we began to donate books to Elnora Library simply because staff there had been so kind and generous and trusting.

Over the years, we have provided both paperback and hard cover books of good quality - all with our best wishes and heartfelt thanks.

When we first visited Elnora, this tiny community had a population of less than 300 citizens. The dogs and cats and cattle greatly

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increased the total number of residents, but those animals did not and likely will not visit the library, so it is left to the good people of Elnora to enjoy and support their community library.

As we were travelling back home to BC, we did what the title of that thin book suggested: Stop the Car! While our relationship with Elnora has come to a close, our connection to community libraries continues: now Creston, BC will be the beneficiary of our books. We trust that the Creston and District Library will live up to the joy we found in the staff at Elnora Library and that we will experience once again this sense of ‘community spirit,’ which is at the foundation of a good, strong, healthy and prosperous library.

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CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION

Employment Insurance rip-off costing workers thousands

by Derek Fildebrandt, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Albertans are getting hosed by the federal government’s Employment Insurance (EI) scheme.

Workers need a safety net to ensure that when we are between jobs that we don’t fall between the cracks. Mortgage payments still need to be made and food put on the dinner table.

But when many Albertans need to access the EI program that they’ve paid into, they are often denied. That is because the federal government rigs the program so that you have to work longer in some areas of the country before you can collect less money.

The result is that 100 per cent of unemployed workers in Atlantic provinces receive EI benefits, but only about 58 per cent of unemployed Albertans do.

Let’s use an example of two fictional workers. The first is Mike from Canmore, Alberta. The second is Danny from rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Both Mike and Danny worked in a factory for 32 hours a week. They both made $900 a week until after 14 weeks on the job, the factories reduced their hours to 12 hours a week, reducing their take-home pay to just $300. After another 12 weeks, the factories

shut down and they were both laid off.

Over this time, they each earned $16,200.

Danny from Newfoundland is entitled to benefits of $16,830. Mike from Canmore is entitled to nothing. Both men worked identical hours, in identical jobs, and contributed identical “premiums” to EI. Yet, one worker is entitled to more money than he paid in (or even earned!) and the other isn’t entitled to a single penny of his own contributions.

Between 2008 and 2010, in Canmore, only 10.3 per cent of working age taxfilers reported EI income, compared to 89 per cent in rural Newfoundland and Labrador.

And what about “frequent claims” those who manage to work the minimum required hours to qualify and mysteriously find themselves unemployed and claiming EI, before starting the whole process over?

Danny from Newfoundland is over five times more likely to make frequent claims than Mike from Canmore. In Alberta, 7.6 per cent of EI recipients are classified as “frequent claimants.” In Nova Scotia, it’s 42 per cent. In Quebec it’s 35.7 per cent and in Newfoundland and Labrador it’s 62.4 per cent.

Mike from Canmore is way less likely to be a frequent EI abuser, but he is the

one that the federal government cuts off. Is that fair to Mike? To Alberta? To workers across Canada who don’t abuse the system?

It’s not that Albertans are paying less into the program.

In fact, EI has paid out more than double the benefits in the Atlantic provinces relative to their contributions to the program.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, EI has paid out 334 per cent more than was collected.

In Alberta by contrast, we receive just 59 per cent of what we’ve paid into the program. If your investment banker was earning these kinds of returns for you, you’d fire them.

Maybe we could forgive the program’s

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defects if the generosity of Alberta’s working men and women was helping those in poorer provinces get on their feet, but it’s not. While Newfoundland has an unemployment rate of 13.2 per cent, companies like Vale have to bring in temporary foreign workers to fill jobs.

Government has made not working too profitable in some parts of Canada.

Let’s not beat up on Newfoundland or Quebec for this. Albertans would be just as likely to abuse a program that is designed to be abused.

It’s not time to reform EI. It’s time to throw it in the trash and build a new program that respects hardworking, taxpaying men and women

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There is a record crop on the prairies and farmers and railways are planning the most efficient way to get this crop to port. Battle River Railway (BRR) is positioned to source the grain that is needed in the marketplace and get that grain loaded on time and transported to the delivery point.

“We are moving cars in record numbers this fall.

Battle River Rail has a solid reputation in moving quality grain and we are getting the cars that our members need this fall,” says BRR Manager Matt Enright.

Enright says the BRR marketing strategy begins at harvest.

“We have people in the country sampling grain right off the combine,” says Enright.

“Two days later, we know the grade and protein in that field.

Secondly, our farmers have become expert samplers. They know the importance of an accurate, representative sample and they are diligent in taking good samples and keeping reliable records of the contents of each bin.”

When the cars are ordered and arrive, there is no guess work. Grain of the desired quality is trucked to the rail line and loaded for transport to market. BRR even has their own locomotives, so that the delivery and pick up of producer cars runs smoothly.

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Wednesday, December 11 @ 12:00 PM Bred Heifer & Stock Cow Sale Featuring: Reichert Bros 75 RWF & Red Simmental Heifers bred to low birth weight Red Angus Bulls on June 25th. Heifer’s originally from Pat McKinnon herd.

Ray Heck 50 Tan and 10 Red & RWF Heifers bred Red Angus June 25th for 70 days.

Fredrick Farms 19 Red & Red Blaze faced home raised Heifers bred Black Beef Booster from June 15th to August 7th.

Bruce Petevello 16 home raised Red & RWF Simmental cross Heifers bred to Red Angus on June 1st. 6 Red Angus Heifers Bred to Red Angus Bulls on June 1st.

Ray Hawkins 20 Tan & Red Cows Bred to Charolais. Start calving April 1st to May 15th.

Dave Jickling 40 RBF Simmental Cross Cows bred to Charolais bulls on June 17th .

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McNary Ranching - Dispersal of 950 hd of red/rBF/tan/Blk/BBF cows - approx 200 hd of 2 nd calvers 300 hd of 3 rd calvers, 250 hd of 4-5th calvers 250 hd of Mature cows - 60% are red / rBF, 38% are Black / BBF - 2% are Silver and tan - All Bred to char Bulls July 1 - Sept 1

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Paintearth County adds traffic counts to the 2014 budget Katie Davis News Reporter Traffic counts are to be added to the 2014 budget, said Public Works Superintendent Ed Manz at the Paintearth County Council meeting on Wednesday, November 20.

The unit consists of a vehicle tallying software working in tandem with two rubber hoses that cross any roadway and count the number of axels that drive over them.

Manz mentioned that there are different kinds of units available; some attuned to vehicular weight and speed, others solely for counting purposes. He noted that most likely the County would be looking at the basic model.

Manz mentioned that a similar monitoring system was used in the Handhills at a stop sign and recorded 2500 vehicles passing through.

“One vehicle went through at 180 km at 4 am,” said Manz. He noted that the data acquired through these machines regarding road usage is valuable, and that one week of monitor would be sufficient to get an average read on the target roads.

Valley Ski hill

The Valley Ski hill sent a request for help to the County, inquiring if they could use the county’s D8 Caterpillar for 120 hours.

The council discussed the logistics of this request, noting that they would need to cork the Cat to prevent sliding - which would take three days - and would need to uncork it when the job was finished. Additionally, the Cat is currently in Consort, so the cost of taking the vehicle from Consort to

the hill and back would be around $3600.

It was discussed that a donation to the hill may be more feasible, as the hill could then use it to rent equipment closer to the facility itself. It was noted that this was the procedure in 2012, when SK Welding was commissioned to do the Cat work.

The County also mentioned that a D8 may not be necessary for the job - and that a smaller Cat would perhaps lower the overall cost of the work.

It was motioned that the County would provide an additional $10,000 donation to help with hill sliding, paid out of the Halls and Recreation restricted surplus.

Fire truck

The Village of Halkirk came to the County requesting a new water truck for their Fire Department.

It was discussed that Agricultural Service Board (ASB) had an old herbicide spray truck that was converted from a water truck.

Whereas a new truck would cost approximately $150,000, the cost of re-converting ASB’s truck to a water truck would be around $50,000.

Transfer and retrofit of ASB’s old truck to a water truck was carried.

Breathing apparatus

The Town of Coronation requested half of the cost of six certified breathing apparatus’ for the Coronation Fire Department. The cost per unit was labeled at $6,000.

The County discussed two options. The first was to donate half of the payment, equalling approximately $18,186 to the Town of Coronation. The second option

was to directly purchase three units at $18,186, expensed over the life of the asset, to be owned and insured by the county and for use by the fire department.

It was discussed that option two would give the County some ownership over the asset. Motion to move forward with the purchase of three breathing apparatus, owned and insured by the County of Paintearth, was carried.

Verlyn Olson, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development For Alberta’s farmers and food processors the world is an ever-growing global marketplace with more than seven billion mouths to feed. It is estimated that within the next 10 to 15 years, Canada will be one of a handful of countries producing more food than it consumes.

Traditionally we have relied on the United States to buy our products. While it’s great to have a best friend, it’s not prudent to have only one friend. Diversity will help create more economic opportunity, investment, jobs and revenues. It will also give us options when trade issues, like the U.S.’s unfair Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling provisions, threaten our industry.

One of the most important new friends Alberta can make is China. When Premier Redford was in China this fall, she promoted our high-quality beef and also talked about other products including honey, canola oil, wheat, barley, oats and peas.

Kazakhstan is another emerging market of interest to Alberta’s agriculture industry. I recently visited the country with some of our industry representatives.

The Kazakhstanis are very interested in quality cattle, genetic material and expertise and I expect we will develop a long and mutually profitable relationship with the country.

While emerging markets like China or Kazakhstan provide a great opportunity for Alberta, we are also developing our trade relationships with some of our oldest friends. The recently announced tentative agreement with the European Union will

It was also discussed that it would make sense to keep up with the cadets in Castor until the end of the year, than make decisions at that point.

The County felt that it would not be of much use to send a letter of support for the Castor Cadets, as decisions had been made and finalized by those in charge. The item was accepted as information.

Infrared camera

The Town of Coronation requested the County to pay half of the cost of an infrared camera, valued at $10,000, to be used by the Fire Department. It was discussed that the camera could be used to locate hot spots remaining from field fires and could help visibility in heavy smoke.

Two options were discussed: the donation of $5000 toward the purchase, or the outright purchase of the camera to be expensed in the County budget over the life of the asset.

It was noted that if the County purchased the camera, all three fire departments - Castor, Coronation and Halkirk - could share use of the object.

Reeve George Glazier noted that in good faith, the second option should be presented to all the fire chiefs. This was agreed upon by council.

Motion to purchase the camera to be kept in the county office and lent out as required was carried.

Castor Cadets

Councillor Tyrrill Hewit discussed an email that was received from the Commanding Officer of the Castor Cadets, noting that operations have been

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suspended in Castor. It was noted that there was a view to reorganize and start a Stettler squad next fall.

Some discussion occurred regarding a meeting that took place on September 23, meant to address the rumor - at the time - that the squadron was moving, whereby it seemed that the squad was staying in Castor.

open doors to a market of more than half a billion people for Canadian producers.

This new deal is tremendous news for our cattle and pork producers, as well as other product and service providers.

For me, there is a strong connection between our agricultural sector and rural development - as one flourishes, the other follows. I know Alberta’s commitment to market access will benefit both rural and urban Alberta, ensuring that we continue to have a vibrant and thriving economy.

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Found a wealth of new love from grandchildren Daniel Wayne Wood “Woods” passed away in his home in Donalda in the early hours of November 16, 2013 with his wife by his side. This day marked the end of Dan’s struggle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and gave him the peace he so desired.

Dan was born in Castor, Alberta on September 5, 1950 to Lena and William (Bill) Wood. He was the Wood youngest sibling to Bill, Helen and Jack Dabbs. He was a shy boy who grew up with his bike, his dog and his friends.

Dan started working as a surveyor which gave him the opportunity to travel all over Alberta and Saskatchewan. He once surveyed in Newfoundland where he was using one of the first GPS instruments for the job.

He always had a keen interest in wildlife and bird watching became his lifelong passion. His bird watching took him to 18 countries throughout the world.

On April 26, 1974 Daniel married Gwendolyn Cherkas in Calgary where they lived for a year. From this union two children, Dylan and Norah were born in 1975 and 1977 respectively.

They initially raised the children in Stony Plain but moved in

1983 to the acreage in Fleet where they renovated the old school.

Dan loved the solid structure of the building. He loved the serenity in Fleet and encouraged the growth of trees by carefully hauling water to all of his trees. The garden was huge.

Dan retired from surveying in 1997 to start a new business, Wild Prairie Photographics Ltd. where the photographer ‘captures a moment in time’.

He found a wealth of new love when his first grandchild was born in 2001. He has five grandchildren who range in age from five to 12.

He always enjoyed being with the grandkids, whether it was rocking them in his arms, playing hockey at the rink or reading stories before bed.

Dan and Gwen moved to Drayton Valley in 2003 where Dan’s photographic career grew by moving into the digital world. He was a member of the Professional Photographers of Canada and had earned his CPA (Craftsman of Photographic Arts) and his MPA (Masters of Photographic Arts).

Dan and Gwen had recently moved to Donalda and were enjoying their new home when their journey with ALS began.

Dan was extremely brave in the fight against the ALS but succumbed to the disease on the morning of Saturday, November 16.

Dan is survived by his loving wife Gwen of Donalda, his son Dylan (Heidi) of Calgary and their children Spencer and Miles, and his daughter Norah (Edward) Griffiths of Coronation and their children Michael, Damien, and Emma, his brother Bill (Carol) Dabbs of Kelowna, his sister Helen VanKoughnett of Edmonton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dan was pre-deceased by his father Bill Wood, his mother Lena Wood, and his brother Jack Dabbs and his brother-in-law Reg VanKoughnett. He was a truly great man.

Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday, November 22, 2013 in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home in Stettler Alberta with Rev. Jope Langejans officiating. Barry Gibson gave a loving tribute of Dan’s life. A pictorial presentation of Dan’s photography was viewed with Autumn Leaves

by Eva Cassidy. Honourary pallbearers were Peter Walker, Dave Mussell, Jack Scott, Bill Keay, Glen Gibson, Paul Sapergia, Albert Oram, Edward Ries, Leslie Wetter and Richard Griebel.

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Castor Community Hall update

by Helen Pickles,

Hall Committee This past spring the Castor and District Agricultural Society received a matchable grant which enabled the hall committee to pour cement under the drive thru to help make the hall more handicap assessable.

A message sign was also ordered and installed at the entrance road to the hall, which the Town will look after on our behalf.

A nice feature for inside the hall is a permanent donor board, painted by local artist Dianne Brisbois in the form of a lovely mural.

In addition, the History Book Committee is donating a new podium to the Community Hall.

The Castor and District Agricultural Society has been able to make another

payment to the Town of Castor for Hall debt retirement. There is still a debt of about $230,000 remaining.

Donations can be made to the Castor and District Ag Society and marked “Hall donation” and mailed to Box 1002, Castor, AB. T0C 0X0. All donations are greatly accepted.

Members have been busy selling Heifer raffle tickets as a fundraiser toward Hall debt retirement. Tickets are still available, call Don at 403-323-0359. The Heifer draw will be made December 5 at the Castor and District Ag Society Volunteer Appreciation Supper following the annual meeting.

The Castor Community Hall committee appreciates all those donating to the Hall and all the volunteers who help complete these projects.

OPEN HOUSE Sheerness Mine

Pursuant to Alberta Energy Regulator Application No. 1776032 and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Application No. 006-11876, Prairie Mines and Royalty Ltd. (PMRL) will be hosting an open house to review future mine plans and also discuss potential impacts to those stakeholders who may be affected.

For more information, please join us on: Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM At the Sheerness Mine conference room For more information about this project, please contact: Mr. Kelsey Martin Manager, Technical Services Sheerness Mine Box 2020, Hanna, Alberta 1-403-854-5231 KMartin@prairiemines.com

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by Wanda Strandquist Kaylee Bridge and Kelly Jewell are the newest faces at Elnora Public Library as youth interns to spread the good word about computers.

The Library will be offering miniclasses on any subject for which you ask.

We will use the six public computers in the library and patron’s own equipment if desired, such as cameras.

Kaylee worked last summer organizing and running the Summer Fun and Reading Club programs. She will be ready to offer assistance every hour the library is open.

Kelly has returned from last year and is familiar with the library computers and programs.

Kaylee and Kelly can help you with the following: - getting your own email address and using the library computers to send and receive emails - connecting digital cameras to your computer or printer and sending photos - the mysteries of Facebook and how to use it to keep in touch with family and friends - using Microsoft Word program to type anything - creating signs, posters, banners of any length and especially greeting cards - a newspaper reading service, both in english and translated languages - how to Google and find information from the internet - how to use PowerPoint - how to find government forms, fill them in and send them back to the right place.

We can even borrow from our head office – a Wii machine, ereaders, talking books and CNIB readers.

Please note that you do not have to be a library patron to use our computers! They are for everyone in Alberta to get connected to the internet. Walk in, turn right and sit down!

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER North East Quarter of Section 1-39 -13 W4, containing 156.02 acres, more or less, approx.135 acres cultivated.

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Bids must be in writing submitted in sealed envelopes accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “E. Roger Spady In Trust” for 5% of the amount of the bid and must be delivered before 12:00 noon on January 15, 2014 to the office of: E. Roger Spady Barrister & Solicitor 5015 Victoria Avenue P.O. Box 328 Coronation, Alberta TOC 1CO Phone 403-578-3131 The balance of the purchase price on an accepted bid shall be paid to “E. Roger Spady - In Trust” on or before February 14, 2014. Property taxes shall be adjusted as of February 14, 2014. Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale. If the successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from unsuccessful tender submissions will be returned.

For further particulars please contact the owner, Barry Spady at 403-882-4474.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ATCO ELECTRIC LTD. Water Act NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is given that ATCO Electric Ltd. has filed an application under the provisions of the Water Act for the proposed decommissioning of existing power transmission lines in southern Alberta in conjunction with the Hanna Regional Transmission Development Project. This will include the removal of existing infrastructure such as poles and conductors from wetlands, with subsequent reclamation of disturbed areas in the right-of-way. The project affects wetlands at the following locations: NE 20-028-04-W4M, NW 11-02804-W4, SE 21 & SW 27-029-04-W5, NE 28-030-04-W4, SW 22 & NW 34-03104-W4, SW 03 & SW 27 -032-04-W4, NW 10 & NW 15-033-04-W4, SW 3, NW 10, SW 15 & NE 30-034-04-W4, SW 23 & NW 21-028-04-W4.

Any person who is directly affected by the application may submit a statement of concern to: Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Regulatory Approvals Centre Main Floor, Oxbridge Place 9820 106 Street EDMONTON AB T5K 2J6 Phone: 780427-6311 Fax: 780422-0154 Within 7 days of the providing of this notice.

Please quote file number: 00339037 Further information regarding this project can be obtained from: Jason Duxbury Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. Phone: 780-733-4586 Fax: 780-481-2491 Statements filed regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public. Statements should explain why the filer is directly affected and provide the full printed name, phone number and/or email address, postal address and legal land location of the filer.

Failure to file statements of concerns may affect the right to file a notice of appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board.

PUBLIC NOTICE ATCO ELECTRIC LTD. Water Act NOTICE OF APPLICATION

PUBLIC NOTICE ATCO ELECTRIC LTD. Water Act NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is given that ATCO Electric Ltd. has filed an application under the provisions of the Water Act for the proposed decommissioning of existing power transmission lines in southern Alberta in conjunction with the Hanna Regional Transmission Development Project. This will include the removal of existing infrastructure such as poles and conductors from wetlands, with subsequent reclamation of disturbed areas in the right-of-way. The project affects wetlands at the following locations: SW 13-032-20-W4, SW 12-03320-W4, NW 36-033-20-W4, SW 13-034-20-W4, NW 06-036-19-W4 & NW 18036-19-W4.

Notice is given that ATCO Electric Ltd. has filed an application under the provisions of the Water Act for the proposed decommissioning of existing power transmission lines in southern Alberta in conjunction with the Hanna Regional Transmission Development Project. This will include the removal of existing infrastructure such as poles and conductors from wetlands, with subsequent reclamation of disturbed areas in the right-of-way. The project affects wetlands at the following locations: SW 01-030-20-W4, NW 25-03120-W4 & SE 02-030-20-W4.

Any person who is directly affected by the application may submit a statement of concern to: Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Regulatory Approvals Centre Main Floor, Oxbridge Place 9820 106 Street EDMONTON AB T5K 2J6 Phone: 780427-6311 Fax: 780422-0154 within 7 days of the providing of this notice.

Please quote file number: 00339039 Further information regarding this project can be obtained from: Jason Duxbury Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. Phone: 780-733-4586 Fax: 780-481-2491

Any person who is directly affected by the application may submit a statement of concern to: Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Regulatory Approvals Centre Main Floor, Oxbridge Place 9820 106 Street EDMONTON AB T5K 2J6 Phone: 780427-6311 Fax: 780422-0154 within 7 days of the providing of this notice.

Please quote file number: 00339038 Further information regarding this project can be obtained from: Jason Duxbury Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. Phone: 780-733-4586 Fax: 780-481-2491

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Statements filed regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public. Statements should explain why the filer is directly affected and provide the full printed name, phone number and/or email address, postal address and legal land location of the filer.

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Hall, 10:30-2:30, crafts, movie, Santa, sleigh rides Nov 30 - Dec 7 - Featuring dynamic teaching materials from Dr, Neufeld, 9-noon, 403-342-0339 Nov 30 - Veteran Christmas Capers, call 403-575-2128 Dec 2- Jan 31 - Quilt Display by The Rural School at The Fabric Nook, Three Hills IDA, 403-443-5551 Dec 2 - Author Meet & Greet, Elnora Library, William Boulton, 1 pm, Elnora, Ab. Dec 3 - Central Ab. Council on Aging, 9 am Golden Circle Resource Centre, Red Deer, 403-343-0767. $3 Dec 4 - Castor Ladies Night Out, an evening of crafts & refeshments, 7 pm Castor Home Hardware, call 882-3144 Dec 4 - Eckankar Canada in AlbertaCommunity HU Song, 7-7:30, Red Deer Public Library Dec 4 - Kitscoty Comm. Hall Dinner Theatre tickets in time for Christmas, Mason Agencies, contact 780-872-9465 Dec 5 - The Vat, Red Deer, Will, 8pm show, 403-436-5636 Dec 5 - Christmas Farmer’s Market 10 am - 2 pm Castor Comm. Hall, call Trish 403-882-3290 Dec 5 - Castor Ag Society Heifer Raffle draw date, Castor Community Hall. $50/ticket, Don 403-323-0359 Dec 6 - Downtown Christmas Party, 2 - 5 pm, for more info call Jodi 403-578-8884 Dec 6 - The Vat, Red Deer, Bill Durst, 403-346-5636 Dec 7 - The Vat, Red Deer, Thoz Guys, foodbank fundraiser, 403-346-5636 Dec 6 - 7 - Night in Bethlehem, Crossroads Centre, Oyen call 403-664-1275 Dec 6 - 2nd Christmas Market @ Recreation & Culture Centre 11 am- 7 pm, Provost, Ab. Dec 7 - Carbon Holiday Gala, Call 403-5723371 for details.

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Dec 7 - Christmas Craft & Trade Fair, Killam Cyclones Swim Club, Killam Community Hall 10am-3pm, Lois 780-385-3320 Dec 9 - Alzheimer Support Group session for family members, for more info call Val 403-578-2013 Dec 12 - The Rosenheim Historical Society presents An Old Fashioned Christmas, St. Norberts Church, 7 pm, call 403-577-3818 Dec 13 - 14 - The Vat, Red Deer, Sonny Rhodes. 403-346-5636 Dec 14 - Coronation Community Christmas Party, tickets @ Golby Hardware, Value Drug Mart. Call 403-575-7311

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Super A Foods, Hanna, Ab. Dec 14 - Alliance Santa Daze, 11 am - 4:30 pm, Alliance Community Hall Dec 18 - Alliance Community Market, 10 am - 2 pm.

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‘Pear’ a healthy helping of musical entertainment Katie Davis News Reporter

came to be.”

Linae notes that the stories behind songs provide insight into the minds of the It takes a certain quality of character to artists themselves.” remain happily humble in the wake of “It gives a more personal connection, major success: the modern-country duo which we think is really vital to growing Pear personified this professional and and entertaining an audience,” she says. amiable manner in their on-stage style Akin to their glowing personalities, during their show at the Coronation Pear pride themselves on showcasing Community Centre on Friday, November their hard-earned talents in entertaining 22 as part of the Coronation Royal their audiences.

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“My wife and I are both fiddle players, The evening began with local and mandolin and some guitars,” says Coronation School band, Content Deleted, Denis. “We both started when we were playing a host of cover tunes ranging from four years old, and when you’ve worked at the Beatles to the Rolling Stones. With something that long, you kind of want to The pop-fiddle group ‘Pear’ light up the stage at the Coronation Community Centre on Friday, November teacher Dan Kinakin acting as emcee for showcase that. And we enjoy doing that.”

22 as part of the Coronation Royal Performing Arts series.

ECA Review/K. Davis the band, they set the mood alight with The band uses vocal-based melodies fretheir enthusiasm and talent. quently, including Pear then took to the stage and kept the three part harmoroom full of high-energy tunes from start nies, to keep an to finish. electric and enjoyThe husband and wife duo of Denis and able flow to the Lynae Dufresne, accompanied by show. And this drummer/guitarist/vocalist Craig engaging and Bignell, shone with raw talent during diverse act has not their set, employing multi-layered vocal been lost on fans, harmonies with ease and intermingling who express enthulyrical stylings with intense bouts of siasm with is being published, again, for communities including: fiddle, guitar and mandolin. increased interest Most songs were introduced with an and show often humerous, always personal anecdote attendance. about the song’s inspiration. Particularly “We’re on a noteworthy stories included a loving really nice path musical homage written after Denis preright now, and we tended to forget Lynae’s birthday for a don’t really wanna Full Page 4.5” x 7.5” We are finally printing - inside $375.00 touch too long; and the tale of the band’s lose that another “local” phone - Full pg inside front cover $450 first ever ‘hate mail’, seemingly sent from momentum,” says book and Gayle taking on - Full pg inside back cover $425 a rabid fan of a ‘rival’ musical talent.

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Coronation resident Dylan Heidecker (60) makes a tackle for the Stettler Cougars during the league semi-finals against Strathmore on October 26, 2013. The Bantam Cougars finished the regular season with five wins and one loss, placing them tied for second in Tier II. The Cougars faced a strong Strathmore team in the league semi-finals and were handed a 41 - 16 loss. The team has the off-season to re-group and practice for the 2014 season that starts with spring training in May. Heidecker and his Bantam Football teammates from the Stettler Cougars held their year-end banquet on November 21. The team, their coaches and parents were all applauded for their part in making 2013 a season to be proud of.

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by Bruce Penton It’s hard to believe, but the National Hockey League player chosen as the best defenceman last year - a true, red-blooded Canadian (and a Canadien) - is not yet a lock for Canada’s Olympic team roster.

The P.K. Subban affair is all the rage when it comes to hockey controversies, and we won’t know how the final chapter plays out until the Penton Olympic brass led by executive director Steve Yzerman and coach Mike Babcock announce the provisional roster on Dec. 31.

Subban, the flashy fourth-year defenceman with Montreal Canadiens, won the Norris Trophy last year largely on the strength of his offensive prowess; he led all NHL defencemen in scoring with 38 points in 42 games.

But while an NHL scoring champ would likely be an automatic selection for a forward position, and a Vezina-trophy winning goaltender would nearly be guaranteed a spot on the Olympic team, the polarizing Subban is apparently a 50-50 proposition to take part in the 2014 Olympics at Sochi.

Two reasons. For one, he is a right-hand shot, and two, he doesn’t always take proper care of the puck in his own end.

Yzerman and Co. say they’d like a 50-50 split of left- and right-hand shooters on the blueline. That means Subban is not in a battle for one of seven or eight defensive positions on the team, but in a fight for one of four among those who shoot right.

And there is stiff competition in that area: Shea Weber, Drew Doughty, Kris Letang, Brent Seabrook and Alex Pietrangelo join Subban as contenders who shoot from the right side.

“Of the eight defencemen we have, I can’t guarantee there will be four rights and four lefts,” Yzerman told NHL.com.

“But I do believe there are advantages of having rights play with lefts in a game. It won’t be the final factor but it does come into our decision-making.”

Subban’s occasional carelessness with the puck might be a bigger factor. Over 82 regular-season games, he can cough it up occasionally and go on to score or set up

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• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “Saskatchewan quarterback Darian Durant’s nickname is Double D. Is it any wonder he found himself in another big Cup?”

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coach and teacher at Coronation School I coached the Junior Girls B Volleyball Team which consisted of nine dedicated and eager players: Vanessa Kuziw, Karrie Stone, Abby Heidecker, Jenna Golby, Sydney Kubinchak, Rayanna Ramsay (captain), Haley Holtz, Samantha Kuziw and Tristen Shaw.

Grade 10 student Jessica Kuziw helped coach.

She was a huge asset to our team since she plays • Brad Dickson of the on the highschool volleyball team and is a player Omaha World-Herald: on a club volleyball team in Castor.

“Renaldo Balkman has tatThese girls really wanted to work on develtoos on each of his eyelids. oping their basic volleyball skills further and they were successful in doing that. We did not The only thing left for NBA play in the league but we did play games against players to tattoo is their Brownfield, Erskine, Hardisty, Daysland, tonsils.”

Sedgewick and Consort.

We also played in a tournament in Sedgewick.

• Greg Cote of the Miami The girls played their best and to everyone’s Herald: “The Heat’s Shane delight, they had some close games with a few A Battier revealed his real level teams. surname was ‘Battle’ but On Wednesday, November 20 we played our was changed because of friendly team from Brownfield School. incorrect spelling on his These two teams have so much fun together that we played five matches in a row. Each one birth certificate. I hear was very close in score. The Brownfield Bobcats the same thing happened won three and the Coronation Angels won two. to the suspended Dolphins We played them a few times this season and guard, Richie Incogidiot.” both teams had so much fun that it was requested that we play them again as our final UNLIMITED • Cote again: “Duke coach www.avu.ca game which was followed with a pizza party to Mike Krzyzewski said he celebrate a great volleyball season of learning, OUR YEAR-END INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW – from June 1 – 30th can’t ‘fathom’ NBA teams improving and most importantly, having fun!

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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 1-888-881-1188 AMISK Hotel for sale by owner, minutes from busy Hardisty on Hwy. 13. VLT’s, ATM on location. Priced to sell. 403-323-9989 or 403-882-2202.

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.

Miscellaneous

METAL ROOFING & siding. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254.

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 403-5784111 for your listing.

Ribstone Creek Accounting Solutions

Lois Rodvang 403-578-3295

Certified QuickBooks Specialist

Specializing in monthly accounting for farms and small business STEEL BUILDINGS/ metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800457-2206; www. crownsteelbuildings.ca.

MOVIE THEATRE with attached suite in Provost, Alberta. 100 seats. New digital Real 3-D projection equipment. Selling for health reasons. Call Bruce 780-753-4703 or 780-753-0189.

CURLING EQUIPMENT Headquarters! Great Christmas Gifts.

Shoes, brushes, jackets, timers, gloves, sticks, crutches, Hardline Icepad2, etc.

Pro Shop, Red Deer Curling Centre. Phone 1-403-346-3777. Email: proshop@reddeercurling.ca.

Remote Car Starters Sales & Installation Call for prices and option details

G.P.L. Tractor Service Gordon Long 403-575-3863

STEEL BUILDING. “The Big Year End Clear Out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684.

30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Ph. 403-578-4111 • Fax. 403-578-2088 Classified Ad Rates $13.00 + tax for 25 words or less + 19¢ 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. 403-578-4111. Mail to Box 70, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0.

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No one refused!

Low monthly rate!

Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca.

EVERY WATER well on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

Auto Parts

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.

Equipment

FOR SALE: 30’ gooseneck flat deck with beaver tails; 20’ bumper pole with 5’ beaver tails, aluminum ramps; 16’ car hauler; 12’ aluminum tilt deck; 14’ cargo hauler. Hoff’s Trailer Sales, Three Hills. Contact 403-4431544 or 403-852-8856.

Feed and Seed

HEATED Canola buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877250-5252.

Business Oppt

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.

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.

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 aptitude and ambition.

Loseness Insurance Agencies 780-3863741, 780-386-2277 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 403-742-1609.

LOOKING FOR Individuals interested in volunteering respite care for spouses/caregivers of individuals afflicted with the Alzheimer/Dementia disease. Call The Alzheimer Support Group, Val Cornell, 403-578-2013 for more information.

THE CORONATION Restaurant & Cafe is looking for waitress and kitchen help. Apply in person, Hwy 12, Coronation. 403-5782080 ROCKY MOUNTAIN Dodge and RV is now accepting resumes for the following positions: Product Advisors, Inventory Control Manager, Service Advisor. Please send resume to: salesmanager@rmdrv.com.

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 780-8426581. 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.

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Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking.

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INTERIOR HEAVY Equipment Operator School. No Simulators.

In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates.

Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool. com. 1-866-399-3853.

HEAVY DUTY Mechanic.

Experienced in hydraulics, diesel engines, prime movers, tracked vehicles as well as spray equipment. This is an opportunity for field work and shop.

Please send resume to: acemail@acevegetation.com or fax 780955-9426 or mail to: Ace, 2001 - 8 St., Nisku, AB, T9E 7Z1.

FIRST CHOICE Collision seeking Journeyman Technician for our car and light truck division. Successful candidate must have Canadian Red Seal and/or Alberta Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate. Starting flat rate wage $29/hour plus monthly bonus available. Blue Cross benefit package after 3 months successful employment. Fax resume 403-343-2160 or drop in person, Red Deer.

TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014 logging season.

Experienced buncher/ skidder/limber/process operators required.

Please fax resume to 780-778-2428.

HIGHWAY Maintenance Class 1 or 3 Operators. Fulltime and part-time positions available.

Openings in several Alberta areas. Fax resume to Carillion Canada 780-4490574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2103. Please state what position and location you are interested in.

WANT TO see the country? Semi retired?

We are looking for 1 ton O/O to transport RVs throughout North America. 1-800-8676233; www.roadexservices.com.

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.

Personals

TRUE Psychics! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-3423036; Mobile: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca.

DATING Service.

Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-8045381. (18+).

H. Christianson Trucking hiring

Tank Truck Drivers Scheduled days off.

Home every evening.

H2S and First Aid Certification an asset.

Please fax resume to 403-566-2164 or email hctl93@netago.ca

Classifieds work! Call 403-578-4111

MIDWEST PROPANE

MIDWEST PROPANE

is currently seeking

is currently seeking

Gasfitter Truck Driver to operate in central alberta.

to operate in central alberta.

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

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

Please apply with resume to:

Please apply with resume to:

Midwest Propane

Midwest Propane

rimbey, ab.

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

rimbey, ab.

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

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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

“Join our team”

Tankstore Ltd. 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 PleaSe email YoUr reSUme:

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Castor Child Care Society Busy Beaver Daycare Is Accepting Resumes for

Level 1 & 2 Child Care Workers 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.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Gendarmerie royale du Canada

Detachment Services Assistant 3 & Traffic Services Assistant Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachments in Athabasca, Killam, Redwater, Smoky Lake, Tofield, Two Hills, and Westlock, Alberta And possible future vacancies for Eastern Alberta District Open to persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is currently recruiting for permanent CR-05 positions for Detachment Services Assistant and Traffic Services Assistant. The starting salary will be $49,387 per annum (pro-rated).

The closing date for applications is December 8th, 2013 at 23:59 (PST). Please quote reference number RCM13J-011758-000003.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff future vacancies for various locations within Eastern Alberta District (North East Alberta).

For more information about these opportunities, a list of Eastern Alberta District detachments and how to apply, visit www.jobs. gc.ca or call Infotel at 1-800-645-5605. For more information about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police see www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

We are committed to Employment Equity.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier free selection processes and work environment.

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BRIDAL SHOWER for Angela Suntjens, daughter of Walter & Adeline Suntjens on Fri. Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., at the Spondin Community Centre. All ladies welcome.

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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Downtown Christmas Party Fri., Dec. 6 2-5pm

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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.

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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 Competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

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Coronation Alzheimer Support Group looking for helpers

by Val Cornell Alzheimer disease is a devastating disease. Devastating for the person, the spouse, the family and the community that they live in.

This disease affects all aspects of an afflicted person’s life: cognitive abilities, physical abilities, behaviour and emotions or moods. While there are some medications that can slow the progress of the disease, there is no cure.

It is estimated that half a million Canadians have this disease or related dementia. More than 70,000 affected are under the age of 65 and approximately 50,000 are under the age of 60.

There are instances of people developing Alzheimer’s in their thirties and forties and more commonly in their fifties.

The disease often takes two victims in the family as the stress on the care-giver is enormous.

Laurie Grande, a First Link Coordinator from the Alzheimer Society of Red Deer, spoke to a group of 20 individuals in Coronation. She indicated that 66 per cent of caregivers die before their spouses. The immense stress takes a toll on health, thus it is so important to have access to a support system of family and friends in place. It is also helpful to have

access to a support group that meets regularly whose members are other caregivers.

This support group can offer comfort by sharing stories (confidentially) and sharing care tips. The group can arrange for expert speakers who can share information with them.

Coronation has an Alzheimer Support Group in place that will be meeting once a month on the second Monday, 10:30 am at the Golden Age Drop-In Centre. We intend to use this time to talk, support each other emotionally and learn about the disease and practical ways to care for our loved ones.

We will continue to receive support and guidance from the Alzheimer Society.

We are in great need of individuals from the community who would be willing to volunteer to visit with the afflicted person and provide respite for the caregivers. As the disease progresses it is difficult for the caregiver to ‘get a break’. Time is sorely needed to get to the bank, pay bills, get groceries or go to the pharmacy.

More importantly, the caregiver needs a change of scenery and time to do things for themselves such as attending the support group meeting, going for a meal with a friend or getting a manicure.

The Support Group will arrange for

Coronation held its annual Community Christmas Craft Fair on November 20 at the Community Centre. There were over 30 vendors from Coronation and area, selling everything from baked goods to holiday decor.

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Flat and partially fenced, service with water and power and sewer is close. No taxes until 2016. $15,000 MLS# CA0024262 • 34428 Hwy 855, Endiang - Peaceful, quiet 9.98 ac, acreage located on pavement near Endiang AB. 1544 sq.ft., 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom bi_level home, serious renos/updates the last 5 yr. $325,000 MLS#CA0024247 • 4465 Park Crescent, Coronation, AB - 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom 924 sq. ft. home with extreme renos and updates. $89,900 MLS# CA0024192 • 5016 Norfolk Ave, Coronation - 1974 modular home, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, fully finished wood basement. $179,900 MLS#CA0023134 • 214 Delhi St, Veteran 1120 sq.ft storey and a half, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 32’ x 32’ heated shop with 2-9’x 10’ overhead doors $129,000 MLS# CA0023125 • 107 Redan St., Veteran 2+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $125,000 MLS#CA0022049 • 5410 45 St, Castor - 1288 sq ft, 5 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow $164,500 MLS#CA0021858 • 5113 52 St., Castor - 1960, 813 sq ft bungalow is which has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double detached wired garage, $130,000 MLS#CA0021502 • 107 Balaclava St., Veteran - 1629 sq.ft 3 level split, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, on a 50’ x 115’ lot. $160,000 MLS#CA0016418

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The community at large can also play a role in the support system by understanding and becoming informed about the disease.

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• 5001 54 St., Castor - 1944 church with extreme facelift, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. $214,900 MLS#CA0016779 • 5002 54A St., Castor - 3 bed, 2- 3 piece baths, 4 appliances. Lots of changes in the last two years. *ONLY THE TRAILER IS FOR SALE* Lot rent is 250/mo, expenses approx 100 mo. $15,000 MLS#CA0008080 • 4802 50 AVE, Castor - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home.

Corner lot is nicely treed. $69,000 MLS# CA0005436 • 12.58 ac near Alliance, AB - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1868 sq. ft. home. 52’ x 104’ quonset with power and dirt floor, 32’ x 65’ shop heated with concrete floor, 30’ x 48’ barn w/attached pens & metal fencing. $399,900 MLS#CA0003175 • 4813 Victoria Ave, Coronation - Plenty of space for a wide range of potential uses. $150,000 MLS#CA316359

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• 5126 52 St., Castor - 1990 Triple E 16’ X 80’, 3 bed, 2 bath trailer on 5 lots. REDUCED TO $110,000 MLS#CA324045

• 35410 Range Road 125 well taken care of farm site, 1408 sq.ft, 2 bed, 2 bath bungalow. 30’ x 28’ heated workshop, 42’ x 56’ barn/lean-to, 40’ x 120’ open faced shed. Good working corral system. $429,000 MLS#CA0021253

• 214 Berry St., Halkirk, AB - 1130 sq.ft bungalow, 2 beds up & 2 down, 2 baths. $119,000 MLS#CA0020317

• 203 George St, Halkirk, • 5021 50 Ave, Castor - 5000 AB - 1056 sqft, 3 bedroom, 1 sq. ft. brick and wood building bathroom bungalow. Kitchen, on main street $85,000 dining and living rooms have a very open concept. $119,900 MLS#CA320287 MLS#CA0020059

• 5130 52 St., Castor - 769 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom bungalow. $59,000 REDUCED to $54,000 MLS#CA318629

New Listing • 4306 49 Ave. Castor - 733 • 5429 45 Street, Castor - 4 sq ft, 1 bed, 1 bath, spacious bed, 2 bath, 1128 sq. ft. bunga- kitchen with lots of cupboards, low with 16x24 detached garage. master bedroom with a large $164,900 MLS# CA0025284 storage room. $89,900 REDUCED to $69,900 New Listing MLS#CA308138

• 5425 45 Street, Castor, AB - 952 sqft 2 bedrooms and 4 piece bath up, one huge bedroom down with a 3 piece bath.

Attached garage. $213,000 MLS#CA0020058

• 4705 Westminster Ave, Coronation, AB - 1060 sq. ft.

3 bedrooms up, 1 down along with a master 2 piece ensuite and another bath on each floor. $95,000 MLS#CA0019419

• 11 Park Lane, Coronation - Not your typical 3 bed, 2 bath, 1520 sq.ft. mobile on its own • 5102 52 ST, Castor - 1997, large lot. Two living/media areas. • Near Castor - 16.75 acres, overlooks Castor Creek, near the K Triple E 16x76 mobile. 3 bed$122,000 MLS# CA0025380

-12 School. Potential to subdivide. rooms, 2 full baths. $107,000 MLS#CA0017942 $400,000 MLS#CA00286941

• 5009 49 Ave., Castor Turn Key Paint and Body Shop!

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