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Big equipment not to be used as playground equipment Brenda Schimke
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Agriculture for Life partnered with Elnora community members to deliver a rural and farm safety program to 85 students at the Elnora School on Sept. 25. Topics apply to everyone whether on the farm, in town or on acreages,” said Heather Hanlon, program coordinator. “What you learn today you can take home and talk to your parents and grandparents about as it’s a good reminder for everyone.”
Big equipment safety
Beverly VanKampen, Rocky Mountain Equipment, drove in from Calgary to talk about large equipment safety. Using a tractor as her prop, she had the children stand close to the equipment and see whether they thought the driver could see them. “Never go near a moving piece of equipment and always be in a position where you can see the operator and the operator can see you”, said VanKampen. “Tractors and big equipment are colourful and look like fun but they are not to be used as playground equipment whether they are running or not.” Often accidents and deaths happen when an operator hops in and moves equipment not knowing that children are playing underneath.
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Cowboy Ty Taypotat holds on for his life during the bareback competition at the 28th annual Hanna Indoor Pro Rodeo on Sat., Sept. 27. Check out more rodeo pics on back page. ECA Review/M. Stamou
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ABOVE - cst. bart warner at the elnora school safety day on Sept. 25, engaged the grade 7 and 8 classes on the importance of operating atvs safely. From the left are Kacee, Kimberly, rebecca, rowan, amber, collin, clancy, chloe, bryson, Shyla and cleary. LEFT - Principal larry neville and the grade 5 and 6 boys at elnora School were most interested in the tractor which was used to demonstrate the importance of safety when around large equipment. Students from left are Frank, aiden, carson, Porter, wyatt, wyat, levi and bergen. ECA Review/B. Schimke
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Kathleen Raines ran the hearing station. With the help of a decimal reader, it was easy for kids to see how even a very noisy classroom can surpass recommended safe hearing levels. Raines commented that kids know all the things they do, movies, music, motorbikes/quads that are too loud, but the trend continues. Today’s culture is just not taking noise and permanent ear damage serious enough.
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Yard pickup negatively impacts Clearview Schools budgets and student ride times Brenda Schimke
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Peter Neale, associate superintendent, Joint bus service Chairman Checkel phoned Jim Brady presented survey results and options to board chair of the East Central Alberta address the ongoing concern about the level of yard service pickup currently pro- Catholic board to arrange a meeting to discuss the possibility of a joint transporvided by Clearview buses. tation agreement. Brady has agreed and a “Yard service is not a service we are meeting of chairmen, superintendents required to provide and we don’t receive and associate superintendents will be funding for it,” said Neale at the Sept. 25 arranged. Clearview board meeting. “If we provided bussing to their stuReducing the number of yard pickups dents, their ride times would go down,” would reduce ride times for all students, said Neale, “but both bussing systems are save money and still take into account running at a deficit.” Even the additional safety. $655 per child for cooperative bussing is The transportation budget deficit is $400,000 this year. With the government’s elimination 3” wide version of the fuel subsidy last year and the funding formula based on rider versus kilometers driven, rural school $ divisions do not get 12345 enough funding for Includes: bussing. Sunday, Oct. 12 • Accommodation For the 2014/15 school year, • Thanksgiving Feast 1 and 2 Night Packages $300,000, which • Live Entertainment Approximately 100 students, teachers and Available community members could have been Vist us online at www.thecrossingresort.com attended the grand opening of Donalda School’s new playground on used for instrucor left, call 1-800-387-8103 Friday, Sept 26. From the Principal Mark Siemens, County reeve tion, was moved into transportation wayne nixon, Playground Chair Shauna wilkie, Parent Council President to bring the deficit Alison norman, and County of Stettler representative lorraine Henkins. down to $100,000. In ECA Review/Submitted contrast, urban 3.75” wide version areas have surpluses in their transportation budgets and use the difference to support instruction. Chairman Ken 12345 Includes: Checkel expressed • Accommodation concern about turning around a • Thanksgiving Feast 1 and 2 Night Packages practice that has • Live Entertainment been steaming Available ahead for 15 years. Vist us online at www.thecrossingresort.com Up until a couple of or call 1-800-387-8103 years ago, it was at the bus drivers’ discretion, rather than policy, whether yard service was provided. Parents with yard service like it and want to keep it. Weekend physician forfor thethe month of Weekend physicianon-call on-callschedule schedule Unfortunately, month of [insert month] 2009 without changes to limit yard service, [INSERT DATE] [insert community] the district is ham[INSERT DATE] [insert community] strung in dealing [INSERT DATE] [insert community] with long ride times for some students [INSERT DATE] [insert community] and reducing the transportation Emergent Medical Problems - can be assessed at budget deficit. the nearest hospital at any time. A motion was passed to proceed Urgent Medical Problems - can be assessed at each with developing a hospital at the times listed or at the on-call hospital. policy that would establish a common Emergent Medical be assessed Non Urgent MedicalProblems Problems- -can patients should at the criteria for yard nearest hospital at any during time. regular physician clinic make an appointment service. The policy under hours. Medical Problems - can be assessed at each Urgent consideration would hospital at the times listed or at the on-call hospital. provide yard pickup Consort: 9:30 a.m. for students where Non Urgent Medical Problems11- a.m. patients should make Coronation: the driveway is an appointment during regular physician clinic hours. Castor: 1 p.m. greater than 500 meters and the Coronation: 11 a.m. Important: Outpatients are advised to telephone the older child in the Castor: 1 p.m. hospital on-call prior to going there. family is in Grade 2 Important: Outpatients are advised to telephone the or younger. Consort (403) 577-3555 Yard service hospital on-call prior to going there. Coronation (403) 578-3803 would also be proCoronation (403) vided where there Castor (403) 578-3803 882-3434 Castor (403) 882-3434 was high traffic volume (such as Highway 56) and lack of sight visibility, those qualifying for
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School council workshop
The board will host a school council workshop on Oct. 9 at the Stettler offices at which time the Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) will present a workshop on a how a council can support their schools and what they are allowed to do under legislation. The board will also review the recently adopted principles and priorities for Clearview school division.
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understood by most world leaders that it will be a long war, all members of parliaECA Review Journalist ment need to be on side. This is not a His voice was shaky, his eyes teary. He time for political grandstanding. Even if the mission details are too sensitive for choked up when he apologized in the public knowledge, both opposition House of Commons. leaders should be regularly briefed by Paul Calandra, the prime minister’s the Prime Minister behind closed doors. parliamentary secretary, had been The Harper government complains humiliated by his own party. He had been sent into question period to answer incessantly about the unelected Senate. Opposition questions on Canada’s poten- Many Canadians may wonder what is the difference when the elected members tial involvement in fighting ISIS with of government must do the will of the scripted answers that were totally unelected ‘boys in short pants’ in the irrelevant. How Calandra answered wasn’t much prime minster’s office. It’s time elected officials take back different from what Harper’s scripted their power from the PMO. Current MPs do each day in question period. Conservative MP Michael Chong and Avoid, deflect, parrot scripted answers, or ask questions back to the Opposition. former Conservative MP, now Independent, It seems the boys in short pants’ who craft these scripted answers don’t know Brent Rathgaber, both have been pushing for change since their arrival in or understand parliamentary democOttawa. The power of racy. The question the PMO, which period is 45 minstarted during the utes each day the power of the Trudeau era, needs to whereby the be reined in. If the Opposition and PMO, which started Duffy situation hasn’t government backconvinced the public of benchers ask during the trudeau era, that, surely Calandra’s questions about humiliation should. the actions and needs to be reined in. One thing we’ve policies of the govmissed bringing to ernment. Not the Canada from our other way around. adopted British parliaBoth sides are mentary system is the ability for elected at fault. The Opposition’s questions are MPs to hold their leader accountable. In to be directly related to government Britain when a leader is out of control, decisions and actions or inactions, not the government caucus can get rid of about scoring political points. On the them. government side, it is the responsibility That’s what happened to Margaret of Cabinet members to answer questions Thatcher, a great British leader. so they are held accountable in public. Members of her caucus launched a chalFor days, Calandra was being asked easy, factual questions such as when did lenge to her leadership during her third the mission in Iraq start, how many men term when she started to cross the line are on the ground or when is the 30 days between prime minister and dictator. She resigned rather than face a leaderup. And for days, Calandra parroted ship vote in Caucus. scripted non-answers. We’ve got a great system of democracy The infraction that caused Calandra’s total humiliation came on a day that the compared to the United States and most ‘boys in short pants’ had scoured the Net other countries of the world. The only thing missing today is human restraint, and found some New Democrat fundrespect, honour and self-respect. Elected raiser’s comment that was negative towards Israel. Calandra was instructed officials need to know they are reprethat any questions asked on the ISIS war senting behaviour at the highest level to the lowest level. would be deflected with negative proPerhaps another worthwhile constitunouncements about this person’s tional change would be to make the comments on Israel and the morality of Speaker of the House an unelected posiNew Democrats in general. tion held by a qualified chairman/ It seems that was just too much for Calandra. He did it, he defended his deci- mediator who is able to keep the elected children in line and on task. sion for a number of days and then the Elected politicians…please grow up! personal humiliation became too much. It’s not just the voting public that find “My dad would have been so disapdistain in your behaviour, your parents, pointed in my behaviour.” children and grandchildren are Sure there is always a necessity for watching too! political parties to control the message, Ask yourselves, is your gold-plated but there is a reasonable limit. pension really worth personal When a country is going to war humiliation? against a scary force like ISIS, and it is Brenda Schimke
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Submitted The senior boys golf team from Hughenden Public School (HPS) earned a silver medal at the zone golf championships Wed. Sept. 24. Golfers who made the team were Isaac Sayer, Robbie Evans, Shelton Southoff and Seth Holte. Their second place finish earned them a place at Provincials on Oct., 5. Bailey VanKoughnett for finished amongst the top ten golfers. Our junior high team golfed at the Wainwright course Tues. Sept. 23 and came home with the gold medal, winning the Buffalo Trail Junior High Athletics Association championship. On the team were golfers Seth Holte, Ethan Holte, Cody Sather, Luke Almber, and Maddie Long. Seth Holte also won individual gold with a score of 84. HPS staff attended an inspiring Professional Development day on Sept. 26 and got to work Monday by analyzing Provincial Achievement Exam and Diploma Exam results to determine areas of weakness and strength for planning instruction moving forward.
Terry Fox Run
Students participated in the school-wide Terry Fox Run Wednesday, Sept. 24. It was a great day to head out after our brains were full with inspirational memories about Fox that the leadership class had shared with us in an assembly. Athleticism was certainly demonstrated by all of the runners. Seth Holte came in first while Parker Grabler came in second; staff member Clay Creasy came in third. They were followed by first junior high student Carter Oxamitny. Matthew
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Volleyball
Volleyball is in full swing. The following individuals volunteered their time to coach a team – Jamie Roworth, Amber Cuthbert, Shawna Tainsh, Charday Motley, Ryan Duffet, Devin Trenerry, Mandy Christensen and JL Blackhurst.
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On Sept. 26, students were recognized for their academic excellence. Top students of each grade from last year were recognized. This included Grade 6 Kjersti Congdon, Grade 7 Darby-Anne Swanson, Grade 8 Milan Cuthbert, Grade 9 Sydney Usselman, Grade 10 Lindsay Almberg, Grade 11 Emily Wahlstrom and Grade 12 Victoria Seeger. Those students who earned honours received pins and Student Price Card (SPC) reward, as well as a pizza and movie night.
Trivia contest winner
Lucas Verbonac was the winner of our back to school staff trivia contest. Our leadership class is attempting to increase school climate with the various spirit days they have been sponsoring. Many students have participated in the pajama and Hawaiian theme days. A back to school dance on Friday, Sept. 26 brought in approximately 150 youth for the evening. The dance was sponsored by the Grad class.
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Review Reporter A landowner, who erected a trailer, built a shop and established a business – encroaching on a road allowance - put Lacombe county’s bylaw to the test. Jerry Bauer asked council at its Sept. 25 meeting to sell him the road allowance he illegally built on, citing the difficult shape of his acreage as a reason for violating the bylaw. “It would be extremely difficult to move the shop and even though the mobile home is more readily moveable it would also be difficult to relocate within the property,” said Bauer. To fix the situation, Bauer asked council to sell him the undeveloped road allowance next to his acreage, located on the northwest end of the county. “I’m sorry for this mess that I caused here,” said Bauer. Council voted against selling the road allowance. But in a split 4-2 vote council approved Coun. Dana Kriel’s motion to give Bauer a 30-year license of occupation so he doesn’t have to move his shop. Councillors Brenda Knight and Rod McDermand voted against the motion. Reeve Paula Law was absent. “If we allow people to build on county
roads we have a real problem,” said Coun. McDermand. “We are stewards of our road structures.” Lacombe County Commissioner Terry Hager said that Bauer was aware of his property boundaries and knowingly placed both his mobile home and shop on the road allowance and has started construction on a larger shop that also encroaches on the road allowance. Hager added that, “Mr. Bauer has shown little regard for the land use bylaw, the adjacent undeveloped road allowance or the decision of council not to sell the said road allowance in 1996.” Hager recommended to council they take the necessary action to ensure the removal of the encroachments on Twp Rd 41-2 north of NE9-41-3-W5. Hager told council that staff has been working with other landowners south of Tees and Birch Cliff that are putting up structures encroaching on municipal reserves. “We are in the process of taking legal action with one to have removed.” Coun. McDermand told Bauer a whole bunch of wrongs don’t make it right. “There’s unfortunately a few wrongs here. Twice you were told you couldn’t buy it (road allowance). You had a permit to build a 2,400 square foot shop and you built bigger.”
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In a phone interview Monday Coun. McDermand expressed disappointment with council’s decision to allow Bauer to use the road allowance for 30 years saying that many years ago council forced the removal of a house south of Alix that was being built on a road allowance. He said voting this way could “open a can of worms.” “I argued strenuously against this,” he said. “I was sure it would be a lost motion.” But Coun. McDermand added he thinks, “Council just got tired of hearing about (the issue).”
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With the recent gaps in officer availability, some areas of importance have suffered including reduced officer visiAt the regular council meeting of bility, public education and the ability to Kneehill county on Sept. 23, administrabe proactive. tion was directed to investigate road One officer has been seconded to be maintenance standards and provide a com- deputy director of disaster, which has plete review of road service delivery. been taking up approximately 40 per cent Coun. Carol Calhoun was pleased with of his time. the discussions on road maintenance at the As well, Scott has taken on the role of committee of the whole and suggested manager of protective services, which some roads may not need grading more excluding patrol enforcement, is taking than once every three weeks but others up about 75 per cent of his time. will need it weekly, depending on traffic Administration advised Council that volume. during the next budget round they will be CAO Al Hoggan, advised that once the asking for another level 2 (bylaws) peace road study report was completed, adminis- officer. Coun. Ken Hoppins congratulated tration would bring back a series of options Scott and his team on the fine job they and alternatives for road maintenance. are doing for the County. The road study report is to be completed in Delegation protocol the next couple of weeks. On his own initiative, CAO Al Hoggan Oil slick brought forward a policy on delegation Dep. Reeve Jerry Wittstock received a protocol that was subsequently passed call from a ratepayer in division two who by Council. The policy outlines the prohad noticed an oil slick under a bridge cedures to follow should an individual south of Hwy 575 on RR 25-0. or group want to speak directly to Pete McRae, operations manager, told council. council that the oil slick was from the pilThe newly approved policy allows a ings which had been treated with creosote. person/delegation to speak for 15 minThis was the approved method Alberta utes and is scheduled at the discretion Transportation used for treating pilings in of the CAO. water at the time this bridge, and many Highlights of the new policy include: other bridges, were built. speakers are to confine their remarks The bridge in question is not on the to the subject for which he or she has county’s list for upgrading and to change out creosote-treated bridge structure would be cost prohibitive.
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Tenders to_______________________________ be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “WOLD JULY 15-22 INSERTare DATE: 3X105 GST number and accompanied by a AD SIZE: ____________________________________ TENDER”, with the tenderer’s RR14235 YOUNGONECONT G15-22 AD CODE: ___________________________________ certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “Andreassen Borth”, for 5% of the amount of the tender, and must be delivered before 12:00 Composed By PDF’d By noon on October 24, 2014, to Andreassen Borth, 5014-50 Street, P.O. MB Box 727, Killam, Alberta, T0B 2L0 (telephone 780-385-3670). The Seller will pay the 2014 property taxes without adjustment. The Seller will pay half the cost of the government transfer fee for assignment of the lease to any successful Purchaser. The Seller will receive all 2014 - 2015 surface lease rental payments without adjustment. Any successful Purchaser will receive any/all surface lease rental payments paid in 2015. Any Assignment of Grazing Lease is subject to government approval. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before December 15, 2014. Tenders will not be opened in public. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their 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 tenderers will be returned to them by mail. For further information please call 780-385-0033.
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Dear Editor, The Alberta government announced September 23, 2014 that they have launched a review of rural health with the first report due back to the government within 90 days. After six questions in the Legislature, two member’s statements over the last two and a half years, and the presentation of a 1,000- person petition on the lack of acutecare beds in the community of Consort, the Alberta government is finally taking notice of the seriousness of this issue. The Town of Consort had the use of their five acute care beds suspended as of June 30, 2011. Since that time, the people of Consort took matters into their own
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Lacombe county council approved Parkland Regional Library System’s (PRL) 2015 budget, which saw a three per cent increase but left some councillors wanting answers for the rising costs. PRL expects a 3 per cent increase in 2015, 4.5 per cent increase in 2016 and 4.7 per cent in 2017. “How are they getting to that inflationary level,” asked Coun. Rod McDermand who is a former PRL board member. “To me that’s big. “Three per cent is above inflation,” added Coun. McDermand at the county’s regular meeting Sept. 25. “Their reserves are maxed out. What are we doing? What is their business plan?” The library board’s total budget for 2014 was $3 million. It is projected to be $2.9 million in 2015, $3 million in 2016 and $3.1 million in 2017. Last year, Lacombe county’s share for the PLR budget was $77,340 and will be $79,711.76 in 2015, which translates to $7.73 for each of the county’s 10,312 residents. Coun. Keith Stephenson pointed out that the grant to the library from the provincial government remains the same over the next three years at $916,888. McDermand said schools have opted out of being members of the library board, adding, “If they moved out of the school business doesn’t that mean you need less money?” “I was dumbfounded that the school board no longer wanted to be part of the regional library system,” added McDermand. “Obviously someone is not providing service or schools have changed.” He added that schools have fewer books and more computers. “Kids don’t want to read books they want to read computers.” County Commissioner Terry Hager said libraries are making the technological transition. “Lots of old people prefer a book, it’s a comfort thing for me,” said Hager. “They are in transition. They are volume purchasing. As long as they can volume purchase and be cost effective it works. The moment it doesn’t, their usefulness will disappear I think.” McDermand said libraries need to be competitive and if the board of directors had members in their 20s you would see something different. “We need to be very cognizant of where libraries are going in the future,” said McDermand. “The library is one area that continues to surprise me,” said Hager. “It’s a sacred
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ACREAGE: 10 miles north of Coronation on pavement, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Renovated mobile home, tin roof, fireplace, new appliances, porch/addition, walk-in closet. Ensuite, jetted tub. ph. 403-5782615. RITCHIE Bros Unreserved Auction. October 30. Highway commercial property, 2.04 acres in Stettler. Two heated metal buildings, chain link fenced. Visit: rbauction.com/ realestate for details. DOUBLE RV lot with support building with shower, washer/dryer, hot water heater and sink, 2 single beds. Located in the foothills area of Yuma, Arizona. 403-887-2441 or 928503-5344.
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WE will beat any quote in Alberta on 16, 20, 22 & modular. Many models to choose from or customize your own. Best Buy Homes. 403948-2455, 403-5606317. A FANTASTIC value for your family! 16’ X 76’ home includes white appliances, gas stove, separate entrance through mud room, large master bedroom with an oval soaker tub in the ensuite. United Homes Canada 1-800461-7632; www.unitedhomescanada.com.
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IN HALKIRK, beautiful renovated 2 bedroom cottage home. Single mom’s welcome. School around the corner and down the street. Snack Shack, post office and Seniors activity centre. If interested call 780-5832380 FOR RENT - 2 bedroom house, full basement, 4 appliances, very clean. Heated 2 car garage, large well kept yard, 15 minutes from Coronation on Hwy 872. $800/mo + utilities, $800 dd. References required. 403-578-2053 evenings.
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SEMI loads of logs delivered to your door for firewood. Spruce, pine, poplar, tamarack. Price depends on location. Call Lil Mule Logging Inc. 403-3184346
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METAL roofing & siding. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254. STEEL buildings/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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FOR SALE 1998 Ford Windstar van. Excellent condition. Comes complete with installed new power wheelchair. 403-7732144, Elnora
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STRAW wanted. Large square 4X8 bales. $65 metric ton for 20,000 bales. Please call Kevin Paskal at 403330-9147. FEED barley. Paskal Cattle Company in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in your pocket. Sell direct to us. Please call Main Office for details. 403-317-1365. HEATED canola buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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WELL ESTABLISHED building construction company for sale, located in Provost, AB. Large shop with leaseheld offices in front of building. All tools and equipment included. Serious inquiries, please call 780-7532765
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CAREER Opportunity, Chief Administration Officer for the Village of Lougheed. The Village of Lougheed is currently seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and energetic individual who is looking for a great career opportunity in providing a leading role in administration services for a friendly, progressive Village in East Central Alberta. Duties of the Chief Administration Officer are outlined in the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statues of Alberta 2000 Chapter M-26 Sections 207208. Preference will be considered in those individuals who have local government experience in a chief administrative role. However, alternative years of service in a management role or other local government administrative role may also be considered. This is a full time position consisting of 40hrs/week (MondayFriday). Pay to commensurate with experience. Application Deadline is : Wednesday, October 8, 2014. This deadline
may be extended at the option of the CAO Recruitment Committee. Only those applicants who are considered candidates will be contacted by the CAO Recruitment Committee. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resume either by fax, email, mail to: Village of Lougheed, Attn CAO Recruitment Committee, PO Box 5, Lougheed, AB, TOB 2V0, Fax (780)3862136 / email: villageoflougheed@xplornet. com. The Friendly Village of Lougheed a great career opportunity! COOK Wanted - to cook for up to 8 men for harvest meals in the evening. Can be full time or just 1 to 2 nights per week. Will pay to deliver to field as well. Phone 403575-0602 FT/PT waitress and kitchen help. Drop off resume at Coronation Restaurant & Cafe on Hwy 12. PARK Paving Ltd. in Edmonton has immediate openings for Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics and Apprentice positions in our state-of-the-art Sherwood Park facility. Send your resume via email to: employment@parkpaving.com or via fax to 780-4345373; www.parkpaving. com. FREIGHTLAND Carriers, a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/ Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross $18 25,000/month. 1-800917-9021. Email: ed@ freightland.ca.
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JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: awna.com/ for-job-seekers. MEDICAL transcriptionists needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from home! www.canscribe.com; info@canscribe.com. 1-800466-1535. SPRUCE Point Park Association is now accepting applications for the position of: Park Manager (Seasonal May 1 September 15). The Spruce Point Park campground and marina facility is located on Lesser Slave Lake approximately 285 kms northwest of Edmonton, Alberta near the Hamlet of Kinuso. For complete package and details please call 780-7753805 or 780-805-0801 or email: sprucepointpark@gmail.com. Position will remain open until suitable candidate is found. ROADEX Services requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.
EAGLE River Chrysler Ltd. is currently looking for a full-time Service Advisor. Great work environment. Competitive wages. Excellent benefit package. Incentive and bonus plans. On the job training available. Previous experience would definitely be an asset. To apply, please fax your resume to 780778-8950. Email it to: service@eagleriver.ca or mail it to: Eagle River Chrysler, P.O. Box 1558, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1P4. You can also apply in person to the Service Manager Dennis LaFreniere.
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RTS Diesel Repair & Parts Ltd. in Sedgewick, AB is looking for a fulltime Mechanic (will look at 2nd or 3rd year apprentice.) Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Duties include: daily maintenance of property equipment and vehicles throughout the facility. Have solid organizational & human relations/communication skills. Able to perform computer diagnostics is an asset. We offer competitive wages, benefits package, in a small town family orientated business. Interested applicants can contact Bill at 780-384-3606, fax: 780-384-2124 email: rtsparts@syban.net
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY M. D. of Provost No. 52
Full Time Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic The MD of Provost No. 52 a rural municipality located in East Central Alberta along Highway 13 is currently seeking applicants for Full Time Heavy Duty Mechanic. • • • •
The successful candidate will be required to do the following: Establishing the service and maintenance requirements for all public works equipment Supervising the service and maintenance of all equipment including service by operators Maintaining machine repair and maintenance cost records. Also, approve the accounts for other services and costs incurred in the equipment repair and maintenance operation • Welding experience is an asset The position falls within the scope of the Municipality’s unionized setting and a competitive benefit package is available. Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found. Please forward a detailed resume including references to: Wayne MacLean @ wmaclean@mdprovost.ca Any questions please contact Wayne MacLean @ 780-753-0726
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Battle River Implements in Camrose, Camrose, AlbertaLtd. is looking for Alberta a is looking for a farm equipment mechanic farm equipment mechanic for fullfor full time permanentemployment employment to: time permanent to:
• Diagnose equipment for faults Diagnose equipment for faults Repair or change defecting parts Repair or changemaintenance defecting parts Perform routine Service harvesting and seeding Perform routine maintenance attachments Service harvesting and seeding • Must have specialized education attachments or over 3 years of experience as a Must have specialized education or farm equipment mechanic
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over 3 years of experience as a farm equipment mechanic on this For more information
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Provost Provost and District Regional Recreation Council
The Provost and District Regional Recreation Council is currently accepting tenders for the
CARETAKER AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROVOST RECREATION AND CULTURE CENTRE
The PRCC is a multi-use facility that host such events from Community suppers, Banquets, Meetings, Weddings, Recreational programs, and For more information on this position, visit our many other activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all Please submit your resume to website: www.briltd.com maintenance requirements and “working with all user/rental groups for Annette Lohner at the facility. A package with a detailed description of the duties required is alohner@briltd.com Please submit your resume to Annette Lohner available at the Town of Provost Office (4904-53 Ave.) and are available for at alohner@briltd.com pick up Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. position, visit our website: www.briltd.com
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CASUAL CUSTODIAL POSITION
Buffalo Trail Public Schools is now accepting applications for a casual custodian at the Hughenden School in Hughenden, Alberta to commence as soon as possible. The rate of pay will be according to the CUPE Collective Agreement. NOTE: Successful candidates will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please deliver or fax a resume to the address below: Randy Huxley, Director, Facility Services Buffalo Trail Public Schools 1041-10A Street Wainwright, Alberta T9W 2R4 Phone: (780) 806-2064 Fax: (780) 842-3255
Tenders submitted by interested parties will be require to provide the following information (in writing): • Full name, complete mailing address, and phone number(s) • Requested contract price to perform the required duties as listed in the information package provided ($$/month) • Description of past caretaker and maintenance experience • Additional information that may further benefit the tender submission The position will be required to be filled November 1, 2014. The deadline will be October 15,2014 at 4 p.m. All tenders can be directed to: Town of Provost Attn: Kevin Ganser, Recreation Director Box 449 Provost, AB. TOB 3S0 (780) 753-2261 provrec@townofprovost.ca The Provost and District Regional Recreation Council reserves the right to accept or refuse any tender submitted, only those being considered will be contacted for interviews.
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Petrof ield Industries, t he Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions:
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We are looking for hard working people for work in the Hardisty, Alberta Area:
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PRAIRIE Wood Products. 6613 - 46 Ave., Ponoka, Alberta. Tues., Oct. 7, 10 a.m. Selling Com. Wood working machinery & tools, band saw sawmill, Thomas Skid Steer, Dodge 1-ton truck, reclaimed old growth character elevator wood, & much more. See www.montgomeryauctions.com or call 1-800-3716963.
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Industry surprised by Nova Scotia’s ban of fracking Looking for Computer Solutions? Submitted/ junewarren-nickle’s energy group technique to stimulate onshore shale Daily oil bulletin Thursday, Sept. 4 projects.” News that Nova Scotia’s government So far, industry reaction to the news will table a bill to ban hydraulic frachas been measured. “My gut reaction is turing this fall is drawing reaction in surprise,” said Kevin Heffernan, presiWestern Canada’s oil industry. dent of the Canadian Society for The decision comes only days after an Unconventional Resources. independent panel recommended against “I’m surprised they made the decision the practice, at least for now. so fast [and] surprised they don’t appear In a 387-page report, chairman David to have considered other options.” Wheeler’s panel of experts outlined the In particular, he cited the Quebec govresearch they felt was essential before ernment’s recent approach to fracturing, hydraulic fracturing could be considered which he described as a plan to become in the province (DOB, Aug. 29, 2014). more familiar with the resource industry In announcing the ban yesterday, Nova and the technologies involved. Scotia Energy Minister Andrew Branches: Younger focused on public reaction Stettler, AB in recent months, 403-742-0200 during which time Head Office: the provinciallyAlliance, AB Box 964 appointed expert 780-879-2371 panel held hearStettler, AB ings across the T0C 2L0 province. “Nova Scotians have overwhelmingly expressed OILFIELD • INDUSTRIAL • SAFETY concern about allowing highvolume hydraulic fracturing to be a part of onshore shale development in this province at FIRE EXTINGUISHER SALES & RECHARGE this time,” he said in a written RENTAL, SALES AND SERVICE: statement. • Monitors “Our petroleum • Breathing Apparatus - SCBA resources belong to Nova Scotians, and H2S TRAILERS AND SUPERVISORS we must honour the CERTIFIED SAFETY TRAINING trust people have • H2S Alive put in us to under• First Aid stand their concerns. FIT TESTING - Quantifit We will therefore introduce legislation to prohibit using this
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Hanna Indoor rodeo Baillie Milan of Cochrane dives off his horse in an effort to win the steer wrestling competition during the 28th annual Hanna Indoor Pro Rodeo on Sat. Sept. 27. All Photos by M. Stamou
Dusty Hausauer rides this bucking bronco to a score of 65 points during the saddle bronc competition. Edgar Durazo takes a hard fall after being thrown off ‘Freckles’ during the bull riding event.
A young cowboy tries to mount a wild pony during the intermission of the Matt Richardson shows this steer who’s boss. Hanna Indoor Pro Rodeo on Sat. Sept. 27.
Cowboy Morgan Grant ties up this calf during the tie-down roping competition.
Steven Turner of Cochrane, Alberta received a score of 84.5 after riding ‘Gypsy Ride’ for the full eight seconds during the bull riding competition.
Cowgirl Katie Garthwaite of Merritt, BC goes around a barrel at break-neck speed during the ladies’ barrel racing event. Garthwaite finished with a time of 17.927 seconds.