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Pharmacy Museum a remedy for local history Katie Davis News Reporter A piece of the Pharmaceutical past quietly occupies the main street of Castor, Alberta; a treasure trove of the advertising, packaging and commerce structure used to sell medicinal drugs decades ago.
The Castor Pharmacy Museum, owned by Mike and Wendy Bain, was established at it’s current location in 2010 to coincide with the Town’s centennial anniversary. The building has the interior nature of a turn of the century Pharmacy, complete with a wealth of items collected from the late 1800’s up to the 1960’s. “It wasn’t the first drug store in Castor,” says
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HARDISTY TOWN COUNCIL
Heated public hearing raised concerns regarding work camps Logan Taylor News Reporter
location within the town, “The people are here already. We aren’t bringing them in; we are giving them a place to stay.” A heated public hearing on October 8 in Murray elaborated upon one of Horizon Hardisty raised concerns with the North’s facilities that was located in the rewording portion of a bylaw amendment town of Fox Creek, which provided a new concerning rezoning for work camps sewage and water system to the town in within the Town. All who spoke were in the lots they occupied, leaving behind support or indifferent to the rezoning, but infrastructure for when the camp leaves. concerned with the rewording, which Ivan Lesmeister, a candidate in allows for “discretionary use” of M1 Hardisty’s upcoming council election on Industrial zones for work camps. It was October 21, voiced his concerns at the mentioned by council that the previous hearing as well. work camp in Hardisty caused many prob“I have no problem with the rezoning. I lems for the town’s residents. have a problem with the wording,” Mr. Two letters were written to council from Lesmeister said. Brad and Toni Miller and from Brant and “Discretionary use would mean a public Cheryl Sim. Both addressed the lights, hearing like this is not necessary to bring noise, lack of security and litter caused by a camp into town, and would allow for the camps. The Miller’s noted that ‘rubber stamping’ of every camp that increased traffic that “disregards local applies for a permit. I prefer when the children and grandchildren.” Brad went public can be actively involved in the on to write, “I have worked away from development approval. In addition this home for almost 20 years and bunked in seems to be too close to elections to be many camps. None of which were in a passed by this current council, especially local town; safety first.” when only one of you is running for elecThe Sims also went on to tell about sevtion next term,” he said. eral incidents of trespassing by oil workers CAO Kevin Miller noted that approval when the camp was active. was no simple task. “Last camp kept us busy with tres“We cannot just ‘rubber stamp’ anypassers enjoying the lake from our deck, thing like this; it still must go through a 14 leaving behind their litter,” they wrote. day period before it can be approved,” he They went on to elaborate the tressaid, “In this period we will advertise it to passing issues, and that most of them were the public and if we receive so much as one consuming alcohol, despite the previous letter of concern about the development we being a dry camp. must hold a public hearing.” The next speaker was Warren Murray A few councillors remained in agreeof Horizon North, the company that owned ment with Lesmeister. the previous camp in Hardisty and is Councillor Greg Miller agreed with Ivan interested in returning to Hardisty. He on the wording and timeframe of the issue. defended his company on many points. “I am a little concerned with the “Our camps are strictly dry camps, wording and would like to have a public [they] are now run with our own security. hearing required for something such as a Any time you break a rule you only get permit to build a camp in the town,” he one warning before you are evicted from said, “Fourteen days isn’t enough time.” the camp and lose all camp privileges,” he Lyle Welder also voiced his agreement, said. “it has the potential to slip through the “The work here is not in the bush, it’s cracks.” here. You can see it all around you,” Mayor Kevin O’Grady thought otherMurray said in defense of the camp’s wise, “It is the duty of a citizen to remain
aware and check the town website or community press regularly for things of that nature.” The debate settled, and Lesmeister continued, going on to agree with the concerns voiced in the letters. He expressed concerns over the effectiveness of Horizon North’s personal security. “Last time a camp was in town I heard a few people whom I consider to be credible and sensible witnesses say they saw workers smoking crack cocaine between two buildings in the dry camp. I remember being young, and I know that with one or two security guards to over a hundred workers, the guards will not be getting any respect. People will respect RCMP, not a camp guard,” Lesmeister said. At this point Mayor O’Grady reminded everyone that “This bylaw amendment is simply rezoning these three parcels from Urban Reserve to M1 Industrial, and designating that if any workcamps do apply for development it must be in an M1 Industrial zone. This hearing is about the amendment and not the possibility of bringing in a work camp in the future.” Council then proceeded with their regular meeting, the first order of business being voting on the bylaw amendment discussed at the public hearing. The motion passed in a close 5-4 vote. At this point Ivan Lesmeister stood up and walked out of the meeting, saying: “You should not have passed that this near to the end of your terms.” He was soon followed by the public in attendance.
Policy 17 - Student Transportation was discussed at the PLRD board meeting October 9. Last meeting’s decision to stand firm on policy guidelines concerning student transportation was brought to parents at school council meetings, and the response was discussed. The general exchange indicated that parents had mixed reviews on the news. It was noted that most parents understood the aim of PLRD board, but cited external factors such as unfavourable weather conditions as a caution for picking students up at the curb. VP Elaine Horner noted that Barry Creek parents felt that any money saving
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Council passed a motion to replace a sewer lift station in Hardisty. The new station is estimated to cost just over $230,000. “We’ve notified the engineers at this point and the project will begin once parts and supplies are acquired.” Kevin Miller said. When the meeting adjourned CAO Miller said goodbye to all the councilors, as it is the last meeting before elections.
Student transportation discussed at board meeting means were positive, as they are subject to the longest bus rides in the district. “[Berry Creek parents] supported looking at it, and seeing if our policy was in fact the best for all students,” she said, “It might inconvenience some, but they wanted to look at it throughout the viewpoint of all students.” Chairperson Ed Brinkman mentioned that he had brought up the changes to Delia parents, and that they were receptive as long as common sense was utilized to determine pickup proximity. It was also noted that Special Areas and Starland would have to be spoken to, in regards to extra signage. Ultimately Superintendent Wes Neumeier noted that perhaps the strict implementation of policy by PLRD was not
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“It has been a pleasure working with all of you and I look forward to the fresh start next term,” he said.
the correct way to go about it. “We could update the policy to reflect better the practice,” he said, “because sometimes you have to respect the practice you have.” Ultimately, due to only two bus routes being brought to the table by administration for analysis of mileage reduction, it was decided that more information would have to be presented prior to a decision being made regarding policy. Discussion was thus tabled until further information is presented at next meeting.
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Councillors to take road tour of county Katie Davis News Reporter Public Works Superintendent Ed Manz inquired if it was desirable to have council partake in a road tour in the fall at the Paintearth County Council meeting October 8. Council generally agreed this would be advantageous and the 17th was the advised date it be carried out. It was discussed that it would take an entire day to peruse all the roads.
cheaper than the County engineers’ estimate of $105,000. The bridge servicework would be funded from 2014 capital. It was motioned to accept the request with a 10 per cent contingency. Grand total of bridgework repair dollars was estimated at $204,692. It was noted that the County has worked with this company before, and they are seen as reputable. Motion to move ahead with Bridgemen Services Ltd. on bridge work was carried.
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Coronation Doctor recruitment and retention was discussed. As there was no meeting since last council, the County has around four or five more CV’s to review for doctors.
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Christmas promotions discussed Katie Davis News Reporter
membership payment. The motion to do so was carried.
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A summary list of Chamber of Commerce financial statements ending August 31 was approved at the start of the AGM on Tuesday, October 7.
Membership fee Membership to the Chamber of Commerce was discussed. It was noted that raising the fee to $60 per year would evoke a heightened interest by member business as to where the funds were going, thus encouraging more involvement from local commerce. This would total approximately $550 extra dollars in funds to use. It was discussed that possible plans for fund use include an electronic sign, and a hired position to take care of ‘minutia’ and tasks that are typically carried out by board members, but at a detriment to their time balance. It was also discussed that for worthy conferences, the Chamber member would not have to shoulder the entire bill if funds could be used to assist in mileage payment. All things considered, motion to raise the membership fee from $50 to $60 was carried.
Window decal Chamber of Commerce membership window decals were discussed for 2014. The cost is $2 and it was decided that the decal would be sent out with receipts for
Discussion ensued as to the state of the Town website. It was mentioned that it is under-updated, and does not reflect all of the activity and resources within Coronation. An offer to possibly host the website via Crown news, or hiring on a website maintenance person, ultimately led to the issue being left as information until the next meeting.
Family Care centre Coronation Family Care facility was discussed and it was noted that all three towns (Coronation, Castor and Consort) are going to submit a proposal for a centre. Submission would be based upon what each town needs for their community. Councillor George Glazier noted that the initiative is not a building-based initiative. “It’s not a bricks and mortar proposal, it’s strictly service,” he said.
Letterhead and logo The Coronation Chamber of Commerce letterhead and logo were discussed, and ultimately after looking at some options created and provided by Wendy Dafoe, it was agreed that more options would be brought to the table at the next meeting for consideration.
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Bigger and bigger Cont’d from Pg 1 location to the public for Mike took over the viewing. He said it’s taken building in 1977 upon about eight to nine years of returning to Castor. work to accumulate the A working pharmacy collection of items present was active in the historic in the museum. location until about 1988, “[Stock] comes from all when Mike built the Value over the place,” Mike says, Drug Mart that stands “sometimes we buy stuff, active today under new sometimes it’s donated.” ownership. Everything from cabiBetween Mike and his nets to countertops, to father, they claim 62 years ‘Dingbat’ Calendars - a proof pharmacy ownership in motional tool from a the Castor area. Canadian drug company Mike cites a trip to are present within the Ireland – and events there- Museum. after – as piquing his The collection has been interest in Pharmaceutical recognized with an award curatorship. of excellence from the “I think what sort of Alberta College of finally pushed us to get me Pharmacists and the going was my wife and I Pharmacists Association of went to Ireland, and we Alberta. tracked down relatives The Pharmacy Museum which I’ve never met, and often opens it’s doors to one of the relatives pulled classes of children from out these pictures [of the the local school, seniors Mike Bain stands ready to old store],” says Mike, groups and interested dispense (information that is) at “they were asking me ‘does people just passing by. the drug store still look For a peek into the world the Pharmacy Museum in Castor. like this?’ and I said no, it of Pharmacies through the ECA Review/K. Davis doesn’t.” ages, call Mike and Wendy Mike then began cataBain at 403-882-3356. loguing the items he owned that were in the old photos, noticing quite a collection was building up. Upon their return to Canada, Wendy Bain prompted him to do something with the collection or clean Tues., Oct. 29 out the store and 7:30 pm at Castor Community Hall get rid of the shop. Ultimately, he Mon., Nov. 5 decided to take the 7:30 pm at Castor Community Hall ‘do something’ route and set up Looking for Actors & Actresses, the refinished Back Stage and Lighting Hands items and collected Call Rob (403) 741-2069 or Don (403) 323-0359 pieces in the basement of their home. “Then I started to accumulate presents a stuff,” he says, “and [the collection] just got bigger and bigger.” He says that most of the stock has come from different places all around the 9:30 a.m. province. Mike uses old @ Glen Park community hall, Glen Park AB. photographs of the store, and product Featuring: A very rare Model 60 Oliver tractor catalogues from the early 20th cenw\new rubber, restored in parade condition. tury, to assist him Tractor can be viewed at Sunnybrook Farms in determining what items to look @ Red Deer. Lots of custom made toys from for. Charlie Brawn of Red Deer, coins and paper Upon the 100th Anniversary of the money, quality furniture and fine glassware. Town of Castor, Mike thought it would be neat to reopen the old
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Coronation Senior High School awards Recognition of outstanding achievement took place at the Coronation Senior High School awards on Sunday, September 29. With 10 awards, Kaden Kopas was a top award earning student. He won the Clearview Teachers’ Scholarship, Sunshine Club Award, Coronation Agricultural Society Royal Rumble Scholarship, Wilhelm Krautt Scholarship, Rutherford Scholarship, Honour Roll, and Certificates of Academic Achievement for Math, English, Physics and Chemistry. Tori Canadine received nine honours, including Inter Pipeline Fund Discovery Award, Royal Rumble Scholarship, Rodvang Family Award, Rutherford Scholarship, Governor General’s Medal, Honour Roll, and Certificates of Academic Achievement in Math, Biology and Social Studies. Blanca Checkel won three awards, including Coronation Elk’s Award, a Rutherford Scholarship and Honour Roll. Cody Wales won the Principal’s Award and Academic Achievement in Chemistry, Physics, and Social Studies. Brett Canadine won the Anderson Family Achievement Award, Honour Roll, and Academic Achievement in Math and Social Studies. The N.H.I. Agencies Award went to Michael Green, who also won the Travis Glazier Memorial Scholarship and Rutherford Scholarship. Colton Black won the Floyd O’Toole Award for Shop, the David Nelson Memorial Award and Honour Roll. Additional award winners for the Royal Rumble Scholarship included Dallas Creasy, Geoff Smith and Erin Tellier. The Floyd O’Toole Awards for CTS Foods was awarded to Kaitlyn Tange. Marilyn Suntjens Memorial Bursary went to Sam Hewitt.
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Taking liberties Katie Davis
ECA Review Journalist The profession of Journalism has many faces in the modern age; not all of them true to the honourable practice strictly taught in Journalism school. During scholastic training, students are shown the Canadian Association of Journalists Principals for Ethical Journalism as a standard to judge every piece of reporting upon. This set of principals ensures that reporting is always honest, unbiased and allows facts to speak for themselves. Trustworthy reporting is of the utmost importance for a writer, for if you lose that trust in your readers you will lose readers. To maintain trustworthy reporting, language should be impartial, all effort should be made to maintain accuracy and errors should be corrected immediately upon next available publication. In a landscape where the internet and self-publica. . . are masquerading tion allows for a myriad of opinions and styles to take opinion pieces as shape, it is no surprise that some writers take liberties ‘news’ without a writer with the principals for ethical journalism when to attribute this crafting their columns. A quick skim through ‘news’ toward. certain local newsletters makes plain that biased writing is being actively practiced in Coronation. Punctuation distortion, including double question marks and unnecessarily capitalized words, heighten the emotional appeal of words and phrases to make them seem more urgent and suspect. Using opinion-based remarks, such as ‘it would seem’, ‘careful’ and ‘efficient’ make judgements on facts, thereby infusing reporting with inflections of personal opinion. Asking biased questions is also routinely employed as a method of swaying the reader, by masking statements of opinion under the guise of asking a question. These kinds of subtle commentary have no place in balanced reporting, unless one takes ownership of a column of that nature as an ‘opinion piece’, or editorial. Similarly, one must always put their name to any opinion-based or news reporting, in effort to take fair ownership of the information expressed. Certain newsletters in the community do not practice either point, and are masquerading opinion pieces as ‘news’ without a writer to attribute this ‘news’ toward. Even the slightest misuse of grammar, punctuation or style - however subtle - has a distinct effect on the brain that evokes emotion, which is how bias works on moulding reader opinion. Biased works of writing in a small community can harm public perception of those written about, and prevent true and honest discussion around serious issues. In writing biased pieces without proper attribution of opinion, it is implied that readers are not intelligent enough to make up their own minds on reported fact. It is important that all publications, especially in smaller communities, strive to remove biased inflection from their writing and write with honour and ethical standing.
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Long-gun registry destroyed, really! Dear Editor, Many constituents have contacted my office following reports of the RCMP’s confiscation of firearms during the High River flood. This matter has been taken very seriously by myself and my Alberta Caucus colleagues, including our Prime Minister. If there was any impropriety by the RCMP in High River, it will come to light in the investigation being performed by the on-going Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP. We are awaiting the results of that inquiry. The RCMP Complaints Commission is an independent agency created by Parliament to be responsible for ensuring that complaints made about the conduct of RCMP members are examined thoroughly, fairly and impartially. The Commission is not part of the RCMP. It is generally accepted that whenever a local state of emergency is declared, police have authority to take extraordinary measures such as entering homes to ensure they are secure, or to see if someone needs to be evacuated. The RCMP claims that as part of search and rescue efforts, when they came across unsecured firearms in plain view, they “stored them for future return to the lawful owners.” Many constituents were concerned that homes
with firearms were identified through the use of the now-defunct long-gun registry and targeted by the RCMP. I took this matter very seriously. Throughout my tenure as a democratically elected federal representative, my opposition to the Liberals’ long-gun registry was consistently the number-one political issue, until the Conservative government ‘scrapped’ the registry in 2011. Following the events at High River, I contacted the RCMP in Ottawa and locally, regarding our concerns. I have asked repeatedly if the RCMP has access to the old long-gun registry. I have repeatedly been told “no”. I have pressed further by asking whether there was an ‘old listing’ or other surviving registry data, or any other way that the long-gun registry can be used and I have been repeatedly told, “absolutely not”. Most recently, our new Minister of Public Safety, the Hon. Steven Blaney has responded to me by providing information from the report of the audit of the destruction of the long-gun registry nation-wide that was completed in December of 2012. An oversight committee, including third party members, provided ongoing advice and guidance throughout the process of destroying the long-gun registry data. This committee: observed on-site the destruction of
Derogatory comments on council candidates were uncalled for Dear Editor, After reading the Crown News two days in a row, I posted on Facebook my opinion on what the writer wrote about the candidates. But, since not everybody is on Facebook, I decided a letter to the editor of the ECA Review was in order. Although I do feel that Crown News usually does a good job of
informing the town about what is happening around town, the derogatory comments on council candidates were uncalled for. In the opinion of the Crown News writer, there are only two competent people running for election and all the others were questionable to say the least. By the way, the writer is the husband of one of the two competent people.
A newspaper is for news and information put forward in an unbiased and objective manner. An editorial is used to state an opinion. It may contain controversial opinions or be non-factual. The writer of Crown News wrote an editorial. All the candidates are to be congratulated on running and being willing to expose themselves to this type of harsh
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opinion. In all the years I have lived in Coronation, I have never seen an election campaign such as this! Coronationites are good, honest people on average and I hate to see these kind of remarks made about them. Good luck to all the candidates, may the best men/women win. Patricia Rovensky Coronation, Ab.
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electronic records in the Canadian Firearms Information System (CFIS); created and ran queries to determine if electronic records identified as being related to the registration of non-restricted firearms still existed in the CFIS; analyzed with computer-assisted audit tools to determine if any electronic records were erroneously omitted from destruction; and obtained confirmation from the Director General, Canadian Firearms Program and the RCMP’s Chief Information Officer that the electronic records identified as being related to the registration of non-restricted firearms in CFIS were destroyed. The RCMP reports that they are in contact with affected parties in High River to ensure the safe return of all firearms to their lawful owners, a process that is underway. I am confident to report to my constituents that based on my own investigation, I can conclude that the Long-Gun Registry has been destroyed. Kevin Sorenson, M.P., Crowfoot
Appalling Dear Editor, I find it appalling that the citizens of Castor are still leaving all their recyclable flyers and unwanted mail on the counter top in the post office. We were politely asked to please take the paper home and recycle it from there. It is not and should not be the responsibility of the post office employees to get rid of our garbage. Please people, grab an old grocery bag before you head out to the PO and be the first to start... others will follow! I will not comment on the actions of the ignorant person or persons, who deposited their papers in the outgoing mail slot. Sue Goodkey, Castor, Ab.
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Disappointment fatigue an illness of the soul Katie Davis News Reporter
reading a press release that Don Scott, Associate Minister of Accountability, Transparency and Transformation was attending a week long conference in Poland. Estimated cost of attendance for Scott and one staff member with airfare, transportation and accommodation inclusive was $20,000. Reading this information I felt distinctly flush with vexation and confusion - surely it could not require the cost of a mid-range car, or a down payment on a home, to fly to a week long conference? I thought of my three-month European backpacking trip in the spring of 2012, and pondered why I had spent significantly less than $5000 on the entire affair. How naive and silly. Obviously to epitomize the best interest of one’s representative country, pains must presumably be taken to only humour the best, highest class transportation and
I came down with a strange, feverish illness on Friday, October 11; leaving me with an emotional uneasiness, quickly followed by sadness, fatigue and ultimately a sense of quiet fatalism. The illness occurred quite unexpectedly around the same time Premier Davis Alison Redford gave way to public pressure and it was revealed that ex chief of staff Stephen Carter was given $130,000 in severance pay after six months of work. Strange, I pondered. Try as I might, I could not source where this illness had come from. I made effort to recall when symptoms had begun The continual just after learning of the Alberta Health Services barrage of magnified shakeup mid-September; oversaw by Janet wages of government Davidson. After a thorough and resolute critique officials is becoming a of the AHS and it’s bloated bureaucratic structure, sad, unjust reality in our Davidson was honoured by a promotion to AHS collective lives. deputy minister to the modest tune of $580,000 annually, noted by legislative documentation as being more than twice the rate of accommodation. pay of deputy ministers in 2011. I tried and tried to locate an This, if I recall, was the same day understanding of why the sickthat media outlets were reporting ness was not lamenting. Then I that the AHS threatened to cut saw something that could well be around 2,500 surgeries from positive in an alternate universe; Edmonton and area hospitals due that a Sunshine list, named for to budgeting concerns. the beautiful rays of sunshineIt was around this point that like illumination of public servant the upswelling of fever began to salaries, was in the works for beat about my brows, and headAlbertan politicians. This list, aches began forming from within already in effect in B.C., the bony barriers of my skull. Saskatchewan and Ontario would Something wasn’t right. detail salaries, benefits and other But that could not be the root such compensational concerns for source of the illness; there had to government officials in Alberta. be more cause. Ah, yes... again I Then it struck, like a bolt of recognized feelings sickness after lightening sadly absent from the
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East Central Alberta region - I was experiencing ‘Disappointment Fatigue,’ or a general exhaustion of concern or care after too much disappointment with government. Symptoms are akin to that of ‘Compassion Fatigue’ (an overabundance of disasters and general global malaise constantly requiring donations) or ‘Terror Fatigue’ (the hackneyed use of fear-based rhetoric in crafting an over-stressed and malleable populace). Disappointment Fatigue occurs when the over-exposure of inflated salaries, benefits and general monetary excesses by government officials becomes tired, even commonplace to the point that we cease to notice it. The Sunshine list, as wonderful as it sounds, could possibly become a means to make overtly transparent the cash cow that is the Alberta government, to the extent that it is laid bare that the ‘rest of us’ can do nothing about it - we can’t even be surprised by it anymore. The continual barrage of magnified wages of government officials is becoming a sad, unjust reality in our collective lives. Rather than government representing their people by standing with them in arenas of financial remuneration, temperance of lifestyle and overall humility, we now know for certain that government and the people governed are two very distinct entities at quite a distance from each other. And this knowledge is, in my experience, rather sickening. Fair warning, that if symptoms outlined above begin to form within your person, you will know that you are sick to death of being disappointed with our ATCO Electric is government.
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If independent marketing freedom through a private buyer does not appeal to farmers, they have other options available to them. Our Government has always said that it will support the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) under a new, voluntary model that gives farmers a choice in how they market their grain. Our Government`s $350 million investment has put the CWB on stable footing as a competitive marketing option for farmers. Whether farmers choose to market their products through a private buyer, or choose to pool their grain through the voluntary CWB, the choice is now theirs to make. I look forward to seeing what the next year of marketing freedom brings for the Canadian economy and for farmers across the Vegreville-Wainwright Constituency. When it comes to their businesses and livelihood, farmers know best. Leon Benoit, M.P., Vergeville/Wainwright
By Lois Perepelitz really hard to do, but the boss I don’t think I would want to has to do that sometimes. be a boss. There is just too There are good bosses and much stress in that job for me. bad ones out there. I am sure The boss is the one who has to we will experience some of pay all the bills, keep the staff each in our lifetime. We need happy, haggle with the supto appreciate the good ones, pliers and make sure the because they are the ones we customer or client gets what he will learn the most from. As for wants. the bad ones, well maybe they Yes, he does all this can learn from a good to make a profit and employee. provide for his My favorite boss family, but he knows was a man who that his profit also encouraged us to has to let his think of news ways to employees provide for do our job better. their families as well. When we went to him The boss is the one with an idea he would who hires the listen carefully and if employees and that he liked it he would Perepelitz can be easier said give an enthusiastic than done. The boss “go for it” and if he has to find the person who can didn’t think the idea would do the job and will work well work he would explain why. with the rest of the staff, The best boss isn’t always because if her staff can’t work the one that pays the most together then she knows she either. My husband’s favorite will be spending a lot of time boss didn’t pay as much as the playing referee. Then just bigger companies could, but when she has everyone this man would take the time working together smoothly, to come out to the worksite to someone will leave and she has tell my husband “Good job, to start all over again. well done.” He would come It can’t be easy to fire home happy knowing that the someone either. Okay, maybe if work he did was appreciated. that someone is a trouble Do we ever stop and think maker and makes everyone’s that maybe the boss would like life miserable it wouldn’t be to know that his work was that hard; but what about appreciated too? I bet he would, having to let a good employee so make his day a happy one, go because business is down say “good job, well done” or and you just can’t afford to even a simple ‘thank you’ keep him on? That would be would do it.
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Dear Editor, Having encountered many opinion pieces over the past several weeks I find it unfortunate that some Canadians would dismiss the clear advantage that marketing freedom has provided for Canadian farmers in just over one year. The vast majority of wheat, durum and barley farmers have embraced marketing freedom – a reform that helped to generate a record $47 billion in exports last year alone. We are a Conservative Government that has always put farmers first. We have delivered on our promise we made during the election that we would usher in marketing freedom and provide fairness to farmers. The results have been clear, and farmers know it. In a recent study by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, it was found that the vast majority of independent businesses were positively impacted by marketing freedom, and two-thirds of farmers reported increased cash flows.
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Proper identification required to vote New for the 2013 Alberta municipal elections is a requirement for voters to provide proof of their identity and current residence in order to cast a ballot in local elections. Providing identification that also displays a home address is the minimum requirement. Municipalities can expand the list of requirements, so it is very important for Albertans to check with their municipality to learn
what the local requirements are. “The new requirements will provide greater integrity in the election process and greater public confidence in the outcome of municipal elections,” said Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths, “The identification requirement sets a basic standard for municipal elections that is similar to provincial elections.” The new voter ID requirement will assist election officers in
verifying a person’s identity and place of residence for the purpose of determining whether the person is eligible to vote. The new requirements apply for advance polls and on election day, October, 21. Amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act requiring proper identification were passed in the Legislature during the Fall 2012 sitting. The voter new ID requirements are similar to those in the provincial Election Act.
NOTICE OF ELECTION Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53, 74)
Local Jurisdiction: Clearview School Division No. 71 Notice is hereby given that an election and advance vote will be held for the following offices: Office(s)
Number of Vacancies
Public School Trustee
Ward or Electoral Division (All West of 4th Meridian)
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Elections are the correction lines of politics by Rick Strankman challenge for the leadership of the incumbents, hitting the reset MLA Drumheller/Stettler province in four years, we must be button with every new election Most people in rural Alberta prepared to take on the responsigives them a renewed perspective have a pretty clear understanding bility of what our predecessors of exactly what responsibilities of how Dominion Lands pass on to us. they are taking on. This is an Survey System (DSL) Accepting the important component because you works with our Township responsibility for pick up where the predecessors left and Range road mapping everything in our pur- off; you don’t get to start back at system, which is a basic view as a government the beginning. grid system sequentially allows for the ability to On a municipal level we have numbered. Due to what is move forward and many dedicated people that have referred to as the converapply the correction. put their names forward to repregence of meridians Without the responsisent the taxpayers in the (distance allowance for the bility, any progress is upcoming elections being held on curvature of the earth), a negated. October 21. If I can pass along one correction line is required. Strankman Anyone new to a message to all of them it would be The idea behind this public office faces new this; understanding and system was to break the land into challenges. Learning exactly what accepting where you are is the first Townships with 36 sections each those challenges will be is somestep to getting where you need to that were approximately one thing that not only they need to go. square mile to make locating exact understand but even those people If you have any questions conlocations more precise. The corholding public office as incumcerning this column please contact rection lines are necessary bents must also do. For my office. because we are sectioning squares on a curved surface. Correction lines are generally done every four Townships (24 miles) running south to north and are a correction of about one mile. In Alberta politics, at every level, we now have a political correction line; these are better known as elections. As with the correction lines every four townships, we now have an opportunity to get ourselves and our governmental bodies headed back in the right direction “A Fair and Honest Voice every four years. for the people of Coronation” These political For Coronation Town Council correction lines (elections) are an opportunity for the taxpayer to decide which people they feel will take responsibility for the current state of the government body and work towards applying the needed correc• Accountable to the citizens of tions to right the Coronation course. • Approachable by all In Alberta we face many chal• Fair, honest and equal treatment for all lenges as the • Fiscal responsibility Wildrose Official • Respect of others and their opinions Opposition but none * Seniors Housing • Confident that I am the right person more important * Recreation for the job than correcting the * Doctor Recruitment line we’re travelling Growing up in Coronation (daughter of on now as a prov* Infrastructure Replacement ince. As we look Cec Williamson, former businessman * Promotion Business & towards 2016 and and town councillor in Coronation) and Population Growth the next provincial Connie Williamson-Moch) I’m confident election, the weight I have the skills and the time to represent I am very community involved and of that responsiCoronation on Town Council. bility is never far care very much about the future of from my thoughts. Coronation & it’s citizens. If we successfully
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Ward 4 Botha, Gadsby, Byemoor and areas, Halkirk and Halkirk west area Bounded by Range 18, Townships 34 to 39 Range 17, Townships 34 to 42 Range 16, Townships 33 to 41 ADVANCE VOTE
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October 15 and 18, 2013
8:30 am to 7:00 pm
County Stettler Office 6602 - 44 Avenue, Stettler
Ward 1 Only
October 15, 2013
5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Village of Donalda Office 5001 Main Street, Donalda
Ward 3 Only
October 9, 2013
10:00 am to Town of Stettler Office 7:00 pm 5031 50 Street, Stettler
Ward 4 Only
October 15 and 18, 2013
8:30 pm to 7:00 pm
County of Stettler Office 6602 - 44 Avenue, Stettler
Ward 4 Only
October 17, 2013
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Village of Botha Office 5011 50 Avenue, Both
ELECTION DAY (October 21, 2013) Voting will take place on the 21st of October, 2013 between the hours of 10:00am to 8:00pm at the following locations: Voting Location County of Stettler Office, 6602 – 44 Avenue, Stettler Village of Donalda Office, 5001 Main Street, Donalda IODE (Erskine) Community Hall, Erskine, AB Stettler Community Hall, 5101 46 Street, Stettler Village of Botha Office, 5011 50 Ave, Botha Byemoor Community Centre, #2, 2nd Ave NW, Byemoor Gadsby Community Hall, Gadsby, AB
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In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection as required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act. See requirements below. DATED at the Town of Stettler in the Province of Alberta, this 2nd day of October A.D. 2013. Peter Neale, Returning Officer ______________________________________________________________________________ ELECTOR-ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE A person is eligible to vote in a public school trustee election if he/she is: - at least 18 years old; - a Canadian citizen; - has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding election day; and - is a resident of the respective ward on election day - every voter must make a statement in the presence of an election officer at the voting station, in the prescribed form, that the person is eligible to vote as an elector and produce for inspection one piece of authorized identification verifying the person’s identity and current residence. - every voter must declare they are eligible to vote for a public school trustee based on the voter’s faith and residency - a voter is eligible to vote “only” at the voting station for the voting subdivision in which he/she resides. VOTER IDENTIFICATION * NEW – Identification is now required in order to vote. The elector must produce for inspection one piece of identification verifying the elector’s identity and current address. A sample listing of the most common types of authorized voter identification that are acceptable to verify identity and address in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act include: Operator/Driver’s License; Government photo identification card (for non-drivers); Bank/Credit card statement or personal cheque; Correspondence issued by a school, college or university; Government cheque or cheque stub; Income/ Property Tax Assessment notice; Insurance policy or coverage card; Statements of government benefits: pension plan, employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefits; Utility bill: telephone, television, power, gas or water; Vehicle ownership or insurance certificate.
Other types of identification may be acceptable to verify identity and address, and the elector should check with the Returning Officer at the Clearview Public Schools at 403-742-3331. Readers may also access www.clearview.ab.ca and click on the elections link for further information on the election, candidate contact information, and other resources.
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Seeking re-election as councillor for the Village of Elnora Hello! My name is Robert Aellen. I’m a retired Baker of 36 years and have experience in business, management, committees and Boards. I believe in working together for the common good. I believe in honesty, fairness and positive thinking. I believe in change as it provides us with more options, which can be of benefit if we decide to embrace them. I’ve lived in Elnora for the last six years and moved here from Aellan Saskatchewan to be with family. I would like to thank everyone for the opportunity to have served as your Mayor and Councillor for the last term. I’m seeking re-election again for the position of councillor of the Village of Eln ora. Three years is not enough time to accomplish all that has been started. Being on council for the next term would let me finish and continue to improve on what has been going on in Elnora. In order to have Elnora prosper it is important to grow so that we will be able to continue having our school, businesses, services and other amenities. If elected I will make sure that the new council, in collaboration with the re-organized Economic Development Committee will continue to develop our residential subdivision and hi-way/commercial property. For our Village to grow we need more families and families need housing. Infilling would be the first goal. We have many privately owned lots in Elnora. We need to have them available for housing at a reasonable price, meaning at ”Elnora Market Value.” I’m committed to the growth and development of Elnora as we all benefit from a vibrant and viable community. I‘m asking for your support on October 21. Thank-you! Robert Aellen Advertorial
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We have so much to be thankful for by Diane Damnman We have so much to be thankful for. The beautiful fall colours, weather, and abundant wildlife are just some of the blessings we have. Tina Ratcliffe has returned from a reunion of cousins in Holland. She took a lot of pictures which she was happy to share with her morning coffee friends. She went with two of her sisters, Jane and Pat. Tina was the driver of the rental car and with the help of “Nellie” on the GPS they saw a lot of the country. Art and Tina Ratcliffe are off to Saskatoon for Thanksgiving. Shawn Ratcliffe of St. Albert came to Alliance for a visit and is accompanying them to Saskatoon. Sharon Fitzpatrick, our Market lady, gets our sympathy and support because she lost her husband, Burt on the morning of Thursday, October 10. Burt had been in hospital for two weeks, suffering and fighting to breathe. May he rest in peace. Many of you will know Burt from the days when he managed the
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transfer site (dump). He was always a very conscientious worker and a good cook too. Dixie Streicher and girls, Amy and Emily, spent part of the weekend in Alliance. They were with us for Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday along with neighbours, Angie and Shawn Bazuta, Doug and Mona Bownes and Christy Robinson from Calgary. I am so pleased to have four great young ladies in KARE Girls Club this year. We met on Tuesday afternoon and planned our upcoming year. The girls arrived off of the bus with the executive positions all in place. We decorated wicker baskets for Thanksgiving table centerpieces. Carol and Rob Keichinger had two of Carol’s nieces and their grandfather from Picture Butte visit this weekend. Carol brought the two young ladies in for coffee on Saturday morning. Connie and Ian Beingessner had a great Thanksgiving with all of the family home. Parents Hector and Donna Chalifoux and uncle Ken joined them.
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I support Seniors, Youth & the Future of Coronation & Encourage Community Spirit
Town of Coronation Notice of Election and Requirements for Voter Identification Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53)
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VOTE! Monday, October 21 Hanna, Community Center
Local Jurisdiction: Town of Coronation, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Office(s) Councillor
Number of Vacancies (7)
Voting will take place on the 21st day of October, 2013 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Voting stations will be located at: Coronation Lions Rec Centre 5018 Windsor Avenue Coronation, Ab
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Special Areas 2, District 1 Advisory Council Member
Re-elect Norman Storch
In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be one or more of One piece of Picture ID or one piece of ID that establishes the elector’s name and current address as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act or local bylaw. Dated at the Town of Coronation, in the Province of Alberta, this 25th day of September, 2013. Sandra Kulyk (Returning Officer)
There are NEW Voter ID requirements for the municipal elections. Upcoming municipal elections on October 21 across Alberta offer a chance to vote for the future of your community. New Voter ID requirements mean you’ll need to bring proper 13095DA1 13102DA2 identification to be able to vote. Check with your municipality about local requirements.
Visit alberta.ca or call toll-free 310-0000 then 780-427-2225 for more information.
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BeefTalk: fall, a window of opportunity for thin cows by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service Plan ahead because now is the time to think about those thin cows, not next winter prior to calving. In a broad sense, a moderately milking 1,300-pound cow would like to eat about 30 pounds of good, green hay a day prior to weaning. After weaning, that same cow only would need 26 to 27 pounds of that same hay. In other words, the cow is no longer milking and does not need the feed, so take it away from the well-conditioned cows and give it to the thin cows. Each fall, there is a window of opportunity to evaluate cow condition and improve those cows that are thin. All summer long, the cow has been busy nursing a calf and converting grass to milk. In the process, she probably has used up needed body reserves producing milk. Her fate in the herd already has been set. If she is pregnant, she will be here next year. If she’s open, she will be transferred out as market beef. The point is that the cow needs to do the same thing year after year. Her ability to give birth, to raise a calf and rebreed depends on her ability to sustain her own well-being. The best sustenance for continued performance is to put condition on the thin cows. There are two very important points: Cows that are thin now will be thin to thinner in the spring if adequate nutrition is not increased now. Also, thin cows do not compete well with cows that are in better condition.
The point that thin cows do not compete and need more feed needs to be written on the barn wall, painted on the pasture fences and noted on all your paperwork. Why now? Because most cows are entering the second trimester of pregnancy, their milk production is decreasing and the weather is nice. Better yet, for the thin cows, pull or early wean their calves to shut off milk production. As a dry cow, weight gain will be easier to attain, especially with good fall weather. As a producer, what you do not want to do is compete with harsh winter weather and put weight on cows in their third trimester. The cold nights and dry grass will fight you all the way. In the end, the cows at calving are thinner than they were at weaning. This is something you just cannot let happen because waiting until spring to add weight at calving is even more difficult. What can we do? Visit with a good nutritionist and apply common sense. Standing fall forage or crop aftermath are excellent nutritional sources. With limited supplementation, dry cows will gain condition. Also, if space and time permit, sort out the thin cows. In most herds, most cows are moderately conditioned and doing fine, while others are on the fat side, if not even overweight. These groups of cows need to be handled and fed differently. The most practical solution is to split the herd at weaning into at least two groups. Cows that are thin and showing no fleshiness and some obvious rib and bone structure need to be sorted off. These cows
are more than likely some of the more productive cows in the cow herd because they put their bodies into raising good calves. Their milk production warrants the extra feed and the need to recoup is real. In addition to these thins cows, younger and old cows also may be added to this group or grouped by themselves because they are not very high in the pecking order. Mature, bossier cows will dominate their portion of the forage and supplements. The second group should be the betterconditioned mature cows and should be fed accordingly. This group does not require the greater degree of supplementation. There is a third group, which is the fat cows. In herds that don’t have good records, there can be a significant number of poor-producing cows that don’t milk well and simply keep their calf company for the summer. Don’t get me wrong. They are good mothers, but they tend to produce light calves. Granted, this also is a function of frame, as some smaller-framed cows may flesh easily. However, take a good look at their calves. If they are not what you think they should be, those fat cows will sell well. After all this thought, do something. The bottom line: Don’t wait. Fall is the time to bring the cows back into condition. If you are going to buy some
What are your calves worth? Agri-News The rebound in feed grain production this year, both in Western Canada and in the U.S., has led to sharply lower feed grain prices. This, together with strong fed cattle futures prices for next spring, provides a strong argument for higher calf prices this fall. However, the amended U.S. country of origin labelling (COOL) rules, to become effective in November, has led to buying caution from Canadian feedlots and a sharp increase in feeders being exported to the U.S. From May to September, Alberta elevator delivered barley prices have dropped by $115/tonne to around $165/ tonne delivered to the Lethbridge area. For other Alberta locations, barley prices are generally lower by the trucking freight differential to the Lethbridge area. This feed price change obviously lowers the cost of feeding, but many may wonder how this affects calf value. “One method of estimating
feeder cattle prices is to estimate what the animal is worth to a cattle feeder,” says Neil Blue, P. Ag., market specialist with Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development. “By using estimates of feed costs, feeding efficiency and other costs, together with an estimate of what a finished animal will be worth at the end of the feeding period, you can work backwards to arrive at the value of the feeder. I have included an example of the process of how those numbers are used to arrive at the calf price estimate. In completing your own calculations, you will need to factor in discounts or premiums for quality as well as a discount for lower feeding efficiency when valuing heifers.” Example - the feeder cattle purchase date (your sale) is November 1, at a weight of 600 pounds. The example steer is assumed to gain an average of 3.3 pounds per day to finish near the first of June at about 1300 pounds. We then check a quote from the Chicago June 2014 Live Cattle futures, and
find that quote at $129.50 U.S. $/cwt. Next, convert that futures price to an estimate of next June’s Alberta fed cattle price (June 2014 Canadian dollar futures is approximately 96 cents U.S). To convert the U.S. futures price to Canadian, divide the U.S. futures price by the exchange rate: $129.50 ÷ 0.96 = $134.90/cwt Canadian. Turn to Excellent, Pg 12
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supplement, put it where it needs to go. Move the calves to the lot and split the cow herd. Those needing extra feed should be fed well. For those holding their own, just feed them. Thin cows will be thinner at calving unless you do something now. May you find all your ear tags.
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the day’s workload. Tired and hungry crews get ornery, so listen to what the crew has to say. Also, ask yourself if the day is a serious cattle day or a fun day for riders at the expense of the cattle. The overriding point is that stressed calves respond badly to weaning. Calves that are being fed for the first time should only see the feed and not fear the person doing the feeding. That fear never should have been put in the calf. I know there are those who mumble and simply can’t give up their old ways. In many cases, those old ways are good, but always ask yourself: Am I creating fear and stress by fighting these calves? If so, those old ways aren’t good. There are better ways to acclimate calves to interacting with people. Granted, many calves are raised in wide open-spaces, so they don’t interact with people. Even then, let’s make sure their first interaction is reasonable and something we would like to experience and write home to mom about. Yes, a little excitement in life is all right, but why not use the extra money you make on a good set of stress-free calves to take a well-earned family vacation?
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by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service Where did the calves go? Are they all here? It never seems to fail that when the crew goes out to gather the cow-calf pairs, we are short one. The obvious response is: Any dead ones? The crew looks wry-faced and reasserts that they can tell a dead calf, so no, they did not find a dead calf! The day just became a long one because the anticipated work session now includes an extended ride to find the missing calf. It is not always a calf that goes missing. It could be a yearling or bull. In fact, sometimes the center actually has more cattle gathered than were turned out. A pair or two from the neighbor are present. Either way, one can’t let a 900-pound yearling not show up. The value is easily more than $1,300, so it certainly is worth reclaiming. The steer eventually was found in with the neighbor’s cattle. So much for lecturing people about building good fences. When it comes to counting and valuing inventory, ranching often slips, so the current inventory to the absolute cow is not known. Although missing cattle bring on some anxiety, they usually are found or simply come back home. Upcoming fall cattle work is a good time to account for inventory and search for any missing or extra calves. As the cooler fall days arrive, a day will not go by when producers are not physically or at least mentally sorting and working calves. The key to successful fall management and inventory is the ability to slowly record, count and wean a calf from summer pasture to a backgrounding lot or feed yard. This seems like a very logical process, but anyone who has tried to settle down a set of bawling calves knows otherwise. Perhaps the real target in weaning is removing those calves that walk away from the cow herd and start eating on their own and never look back. Those calves are less likely to end up in a sick pen because of less stress, so it is not only the vaccinations they have received that assure their health. Although much of the focus of preparing calves for weaning is on vaccination protocols, producers never can lose sight that, in reality, stress is the big culprit, so the absolute need to eliminate stress in the operation is critical. Having stress-free calves starts a long time before weaning by selecting the right genetics. It starts by selecting gentle replacement heifers and allowing only civil, well-behaved heifers into the cow herd. It also means using bulls that have a similar acceptable attitude, which means no rodeo bulls allowed. As the cows are calved, one needs to acclimate the calves to a human presence. As the calving season slowly gives way to summer grazing, allow for the exposure to humans, horses or paraphernalia that we drag with us as we monitor the calves. Always be relaxed while checking the cows and calves. There is no need to wave or shout. Is there an occasional treat that has the cows looking forward to a visit from the producer? The center routinely carries some cow treats in the pickup. Always ask if any trip through the chute is a reasonable experience. Put aside all the hot shots, whips and sticks. In fact, throw those hot shots away. Only use approved handling paddles. Make sure the upcoming fall work sessions are planned to allow for the appropriate time for all the work to be done. Provide lunch and other breaks so coworkers keep healthy attitudes about
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BeefTalk: in search of late-season protein for cattle to survive the big picture by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service Cattle need energy to survive the big picture, but that survival does not mean much if their daily nutrition is not balanced. Growth requires the appropriate combination of many nutrients, including protein, minerals, vitamins and even water. Good supplementation programs will help meet these needs. However, as the summer slowly shifts to fall, finding adequate protein is more of a challenge. In general, as cattle graze, there is an expectation that producers match the season of the year with the nutritional requirements cattle need. At the Dickinson Research Extension Center, Songul Senturklu, visiting scholar from Canakkale Onsekiz Mart Universitesi, BMYO, Canakkale, Turkey, measured the seasonal changes of protein by taking seasonal bimonthly forage samples. Senturklu found cool-season crested wheatgrass went from 18 percent crude protein in early May to 8.5 percent in early June. The native grasses had 13 percent crude protein in early June but decreased to a low of 7 percent in early August. No wonder cows with calves like to graze coolseason grass in the spring and then switch to native grass in early summer. The cool-season grass has ample protein to meet the protein requirements for cows in late pregnancy or early lactation. Native
grass has excellent summer protein as well and will meet the requirements of most beef cows nursing calves into mid-July. High milk producing cows struggle to meet their daily nutrient needs before those cows that do not milk as well. Cow-calf operations depend on the nutrients that plants produce to meet the late-calving and early lactation nutritional requirements for their cows in late spring and early summer. The same is true for other cattle types such as replacement heifers and grass calves. Medium- to large-frame grass yearlings may have slightly less crude protein requirements than the beef cow nursing a calf, so the early grass pastures meet those requirements as well. Of course, those requirements are reflective of the gain desired. In recent years, the center has been running grass yearlings, and 2 pounds per day seems to be a reachable goal in terms of body weight gain. If a producer was to desire greater gains, the protein requirement will go up, but so will the energy requirement. The center’s cattle consistently have had around 2 pounds per day of average daily gain. They are given all the cool-season grass they can consume in May. This is followed by putting the cattle on native grass in early June. Likewise, the replacement heifers have done well. The challenge in beef systems comes once plants start to mature and prepare for
Excellent resources for pricing would be worth $1054 ÷ 600 pounds, or Cont’d from Pg 10 about $1.75/pound. Next, adjust for basis, which is the dif“This method is used by cattle buyers to ference between Alberta fed cattle price give a current estimate of what they can and the U.S. fed cattle futures price. Typically, the basis level used for this cal- afford to pay for feeder cattle,” says Blue. “There are many assumptions in these culation is an average of actual basis calculations, which is a reminder of the levels from the past for that time of year. risks involved in cattle feeding. Other The five-year average fed cattle basis for influences on feeder cattle bids are recent late May/early June is about minus $7/ feeding profits or losses and perceived cwt, that is, a discount of $7/cwt from the risk (i.e., feeding margins moving nega“Canadianized” fed cattle futures price. Note that the actual basis level at sale date tively) during the feeding period. The near-term risks relating to the amended is subject to significant fluctuation from Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling that average. This can be calculated as: are likely to limit feeder cattle price $134.90/cwt Canadian minus $7/cwt basis potential.” estimate = $127.90/cwt estimated Alberta Excellent resources for this pricing fed steer price. topic are available from Alberta At 1300 pounds sale weight, this steer would be expected to have a value of about Agriculture and Rural Development. Some of these include: $1670 at June 1. Using the 3.3 pounds of • Breakeven Analysis of Feeder Cattle average daily gain, a barley price of $3.60/ (http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/ bushel, silage price of $45/tonne, some $department/deptdocs.nsf/all/sis10772) supplement, mineral and salt, and a feed • Ranchers Return Spreadsheet (http:// conversion of about 7 pounds of dry www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/softmatter feed per pound of gain, the feed down.nsf/main?openform&type=Rancher cost is estimated at 63 cents per pound of sReturn&page=information) gain. • FIR$T - Feedlot Investment Risk Other feeding costs include veterinary Simulation Tool (http://www1.agric.gov. and induction costs of $20/head, buying ab.ca/$department/softdown.nsf/main?op and selling costs totaling $25/head, yardage (overhead, labor and feed delivery enform&type=FIR$T&page=information) Another valuable resource for cattle cost) of 40 cents per head per day, an producers is the Canfax (http://www. allowance for death loss of 1.5 per cent, and interest at 4 per cent (currently Prime canfax.ca/) weekly subscription available online. plus 1%). These other costs total 25 cents per pound of gain. Together with the feed cost, the total estimated cost per pound of gain is 88 cents. If the 600 pound steer gains 700 pounds to sell at 1300 pounds, and using this estimated feeding cost of 88 cents per pound of gain, the cost of feeding this steer is 700 pounds X $0.88/ pound, or $616. Using $1670 as the value of the finished steer, and subtracting from this Castor Community Hall • 10 am - 4 pm • Lunch Provided $1670 value the $616 cost of feeding equals $1054. At For more information, breakeven, this implies that the 600 call Don at 403-882-4271 pound feeder steer on November 1
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A family graveside service was held at Coronation Cemetery Wilma May Glasier November 5, 1933 ~ October 8, 2013 Wilma May Glasier (Schmidt) was born November 5, 1933 in the Throne district. Wilma was the third child of Henry Sr. and Emily “Nettie” Schmidt. The family then moved to Talbot. Wilma and Dave were married on January 5, 1953. To this union they were blessed with three children, Darlene, Richard and Don. Wilma is survived by her husband of 60 years David, daughter, Darlene Glasier (Dwaine), sons, Richard (Christine), Don (Pam); her grandchildren, Nathan (Susanne), Stephen (Trista), Danielle (Kevin), Ryan (Laura), David (Shannon), Jen, Sheena (Greg), Kyle (Jenna) and Trisha (Steve); 11 great grandchildren; her sisters, Jean (Winton) and Annette; her brothers, Henry (Betty) and Pete (Alaline); as well as many other relatives and many dear friends. Wilma passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 79 years. As per Wilma’s request there was no funeral service. A family graveside service was
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Making the economics work Cont’d from Pg 12 However, fall is different because the cattle tend to fill up to satisfy their hunger but still not meet all their daily nutrient requirements, particularly protein. The center has been looking at various forages that may provide more protein than the traditional fall grasses through the incorporation of annual crops into the pasture rotations. There are many forages that have yet to be evaluated thoroughly, but Senturklu measured the seasonal change in crude protein for a field pea and barley mixture, as well as corn. In these samples, Senturklu found the field pea and barley mixture to have 27 percent crude protein in midJuly, followed by 15.8 percent in mid-August and then decreasing to 13.5 percent in early September. By adding
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Robert Regner September 4, 1918 – October 12, 2013 Robert Regner, beloved son Larry (Linda) Regner of husband of Linda Regner for Brooks, seven grandchil71 years, passed away peacedren: Blake (Sheri) Fecho, fully on October 12, Brent Fecho, Leanne 2013. Born on (Dean) Kucey, September 4, 1918, Michael Regner, he was the second Robert (Jodi) Regner, eldest of three sons Shannon (Michael) born to Daniel and Wenner, Tracey Regina Regner in (Marc) LeBlanc ; and Borodino, ten great grandchilBessarabia, dren (Courtney and Romania. The Stephani Fecho; family immigrated Shayna Fecho; Ricki to Canada in 1929 settling in and Darren Regner; Chase the Spondin area. After and Chelsea Wenner; Jonah learning English, he and Sophia Regner; and attended Gooseberry Lake Nicholas LeBlanc); his school. brother Emil of Didsbury ; Then and until his brother-in-laws Ed and passing, Robert placed a Marvin Pfahl; and high value on learning and numerous nephews and doing your best. In addition nieces. to his many accomplishRobert was predeceased ments, he will be equally by his parents, his stepremembered for the values mother Christine, younger he stood for – respect, integbrother Arnold, infant sister rity, dedication, commitment Martha, sister-in-laws to family and friends, and (Emma, Marta, Hilda, Erna, caring for all those around Elsie, Marilyn, Marlene), him. “Bob” strived for exceland brother-in-laws (Elmer, lence and took pride in all Herb, and Leonard Pfahl). undertakings. .. his motto, Flowers are gratefully “If you’re not going to do it declined. If so desired, donaright, don’t do it all”. In additions in Robert’s memory tion to his love of farming may be made to the charity especially in the fall, Robert of your choice. put his mechanical skills to Memorial Service was work at AA Hutton and Sons held on Friday, October 18, and then K&B Motors for 2013 at 2:00 pm at Redeemer thirty-three years . Even Lutheran Church in Hanna, after retirement, he looked Alberta. Pastor Robert forward to the fall when he Grewe officiated the service could help special friends and Cathy Weich and Mark bring in their harvest. He Fecho ministered in music. was proud to be a Christian The Lutheran Women preand lived his life by the pared the luncheon. Golden Rule. Condolences may be He is survived by his wife, expressed to the family at Linda, daughter Donna www.hannafuneralchapel. (Lawrence) Fecho of Hanna, com.
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“No-Work Contracts” yet another reason to shine the light on parliament The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on the Harper government to take a leadership role on accountability and open the books on the expense accounts of politicians, in light of the latest allegations in the Senate spending/contract scandal. “Canadians have waited too long for Senators and MPs to come clean about their own contracts and employment arrangements,” said CTF Federal Director Gregory Thomas, “friends, girlfriends, political operators all find their way onto the Parliamentary payroll, with no oversight from the Auditor General, no disclosure under the Access to Information Act, and in some cases, apparently little-to-no-work done.” The Canadian Taxpayers Federation noted that all Government of Canada contracts over $10,000 are listed on department websites, but that the Parliament, MPs and Senators are excluded from this requirement. “This is yet another example of one set of rules for politicians and another set of rules for everyone else,” continued Thomas. The CTF is renewing its call for an Accountability Act 2.0, which would build on the accountability reforms implemented by the Conservatives in 2006. Among the needed reforms are mandatory online reporting of office, travel and
hospitality expenses for all politicians, random audits of MPs and Senators by the Auditor-General, applying the Access to Information (ATI) Act to MPs and Senators, scrapping pension entitlements for those convicted of stealing from taxpayers and the ability to recall parliamentarians. MPs spent over $67 million on employees and contractors in the 2012-13 fiscal year. “It’s insulting to taxpayers that they have to hear of this sordid affair through an RCMP investigation. If politicians had to post expenses online and were subject to ATI laws, anyone who had broken the law would already be behind bars, where they belong,” said Thomas. Equally disturbing is that if Senator Mike Duffy or any other politician is ultimately convicted of a crime, they would still hang on to their gold-plated MP pension, just like convicted fraudster and former Senator Raymond Lavigne. “Thousands of Canadians have lost their all or part of their pensions through no fault of their own when the companies they work for went out of business. And most Canadians have no workplace pension at all,” continued Thomas, “yet, they are still forced to fund the lavish pensions of convicted politicians who keep their snouts at the trough, even from behind bars.”
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Milestone column, but more to come by Bruce Penton You most likely missed the milestone that went zipping by last week. In fact, I was the only one who noticed it, but it’s worth sharing: Last week’s column was No. 300 since this exercise began back in late 2007. Those who know me know about my penchant for statistics, so 300 columns at an average of 825 words per column, many of them pertinent, comes to a grand total of 247,500 words. That’s only 2,500 away from a quarter of a million, or approximately the number of dollars earned by Alex Penton Rodriguez for playing two games of baseball for the Yankees. My first column offering was sent out in December, 2007, and zoned in on Tiger Woods and his chase for 18 majors. He was at 13 then and after winning his 14th the next summer at Torrey Pines, his life spiralled into about 63 different directions and he hasn’t won a major since. Column No. 2 asked the question: Who’s better — Martin or Howard, and we’re still having that discussion six years later as Canada’s best curling teams prepare for the Olympic trials in Winnipeg in December. Other names are in that Martin-Howard mix, though, such as Stoughton, McEwen, Koe, Jacobs and Gushue. Column No. 3 was about the George Mitchell report. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, Mitchell was responsible for the report on
performance-enhancing drugs in baseball and in the six years since, the stain on the game has become indelible. So what have the columns been about since? Hockey and baseball lead the way, naturally. Eighty-seven columns have been about NHL-related topics while major-league baseball was the focus in 67 others. And for those who suggest I have a Tiger Woods fetish, they may be right: 44 men’s golf columns were written, and probably half of those were about Tiger. He was quite the newsmaker, though, over the last five years, and I make no apologies. Topics have varied greatly, however. Thirty-five columns were about football — 16 CFL-related and 19 about the NFL. Sixteen were about curling and 11 centred on women’s golf. Eleven others were Olympics-related and eight featured junior hockey in Canada. During my recent count, I found four about tennis and three about the NBA (sorry, hoopsters). The other 14 were categorized under ‘miscellaneous’ — auto racing, negativity in sports, snowboarding, year-end quips roundups, etc. I’m not naive enough to think that readers scan this space weekly for my words of wisdom at the top. The most popular part, obviously, is the series of quips in the latter portion and for that, I give great thanks to some of the funniest
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• Custom New Homes •All Farm Buildings • Renovations • Windows and Doors • Overhead Doors & Service • Retail Sales Quality Customer Care
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HELP WANTED AUTOMOTIVE & HD Technicians. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford. com. AN ALBERTA OILFIELD Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call 780-7235051 Edson, Alberta. JOURNEYMAN Automotive Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser. ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
WINCH Tractor Operators. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus. net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www. heoil.com. SERVICE Advisor Required. Must be an organized and salesminded individual able to multi-task in a fastpaced environment. Experience preferred. Email: info@southridgechrysler.com or fax 403-938-8627, Southridge Chrysler, Okotoks, Alberta. PARTS Specialist Required. Professional individual who can multi-task & meet all deadlines. Must be customer focused & reliable. Experience preferred. Email: info@ southridgechrysler.com or fax 403-938-8627, Southridge Chrysler, Okotoks, Alberta.
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Part-Time Front Desk & Housekeeping Staff Contact Cheng, Coronation, AB 403-578-3000
VAC & STEAM Truck Operator. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net.
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.
EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS required for oilfield construction company. Knowledge of oilfield lease, road building. Competitive salary, benefits. Safety tickets, drivers abstract required. Fax resume 780-778-2444.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Commercial Water Hauler Galahad and Castor, AB. Looking for a motivated and energetic individual willing to work flexible hours. Seasonal position with the potential for full time - competitive wages and benefits optional. All oilfield tickets and driver’s abstract required and would be willing to train the right individual. Email resume and references to chris@okseptic.com
RioView Industries Inc. Replacement Bus Drivers Altario Area Competition #PLRD-284 Applications are invited for replacement bus drivers to support the Division in providing safe and efficient transportation of students to Altario School. Successful candidates will be required to work on a call in basis. Training to obtain Class 2 driver’s license, first aid certification and “S” Endorsement will be provided. Please send 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. Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Check and Driver’s Abstract satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.
R & R Inn - Hardisty is looking for
F/T or P/T Front Desk Staff *benefits offered *must be willing to work 12 hour shifts *apply in person or by e-mail 4744-49th Street, Hardisty rrinnhardisty@xplornet.ca
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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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COME JOIN OUR AMISK TEAM! Business Support Position is required immediately. Andrukow Group Solutions Inc., a progressive fertilizer company seeks a self motivated individual to assist with basic business admin functions. This role is a full time position and will work out of our Amisk fertilizer location. Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide world class customer service both in person and on the phone. • Provide timely and accurate accounts receivable and inventory information and reconciliation. • Support the Location Leader with any administrative functions and follow up as required. • Assist Location Leader with maintaining control of location expenses. Experience: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • General knowledge of computers and office administration. • Person who is well organized and can work independently. • Grain farming experience or knowledge would be a definite asset. Please Submit your Resume to humanresources@agsiag.com Only individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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County of Stettler Job Opportunity Director of Communications (16 Month Term) The County of Stettler has an exciting full-time, temporary opportunity for an experienced professional who will bring innovative and effective communication skills to the Director of Communications position. Under the general supervision of the CAO and Assistant CAO, the successful applicant will be responsible for fostering the development and implementation of internal and external communication policies and strategies for the County, and for providing advice and assistance to Council, senior administration and staff with respect to public engagement, ratepayer satisfaction, event planning and enhancement of the corporate image of Stettler County. The position also requires the incumbent to advocate and foster relationship building between ratepayers, the County of Stettler and other levels of government. This position will work towards promoting the County of Stettler as the best place to live, work and play. You will also be required to do some public relations and communications tasks for our affiliated organizations: Stettler Waste Management Authority, Stettler and District Ambulance, Stettler Regional Fire Commission, Stettler Housing Authority and Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission.: Key Accountabilities: • Play a key customer service role receiving, directing and responding to requests from council, internal staff and citizens. • Plan, design and produce communication materials for print, online, events and public engagement and media relations. • Prepare and Execute the entire production of the County Connections magazine 3-4 times per year • Monitor and maintain communication platforms, including the website, social media sites and the front counter • Ensure that brand and visual identity standards are followed • Assist with County Events ensuring venue coordination, onsite logistics, promotion and media relations support • Responsible for the stock photo library and maintaining the integrity of photographs used in print and online publications • Coordinate all advertising for the County of Stettler and their associated organizations. Position Requirements: • One to three years of experience in communications, public or social relations role • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator • Strong Organization and Multi-tasking skills • Demonstrate creativity and proficiency in corporate social media, online communication, public engagement and graphic/web design • Ability to prioritize deadlines • Confidence to carry out tasks with little direction • Works well under pressure • Public Speaking and Speech/Letter writing experience Certifications, Licenses and/or Designations: • Professional Training or designations in the field of public engagement or public relations would be considered an asset • Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License • Participation in the County’s Safety Program • Criminal Record Check Working Conditions: Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours/week) Overtime may be required for events and urgent communication matters An office will be provided, and this position requires work with Elected and Government Officials from all levels of government. You will also appear in public and may be required to speak on the County’s behalf to the media or citizens. The County of Stettler offers a competitive salary and a generous employer paid benefits package.
Please respond in confidence with your resume to: County of Stettler No. 6 Attention: Shawna Benson • Box 1270 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 • Fax: 403.742.1277 • Email: sbenson@stettlercounty.ca The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The County appreciates all applications however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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HELP WANTED 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. AUTOMOTIVE Technician Required. Prefer certified or minimum 3rd year. Track record of quality workmanship & job efficiency. Excellent compensation & benefits. Email: info@southridgechrysler.com. Fax 403-938-7199. Southridge Chrysler, Okotoks, Alberta. JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna. com/resumes_add. php. 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 20,000/month. 1-800917-9021.
PERSONALS THERE IS NO bulwark that parents can build up around their children’s religion and morality like a wellkept Sabbath day: and there is no surer sign that a young man/ woman is declining from faith and personal religion than when they begin to find their own pleasure and do their own way on the Lord’s holy day. By Alexander Whyte C.L.D.A., Box 1396, Picture Butte, T0K 1V0. 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 1-866311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-8045381. (18+). TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-3423036; Mobile: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca.
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UNRESERVED Auctions. Sat., Oct. 19, Radway, Alberta, 780-220-3798; JD 2305, 4x4 tractor; JD 6x4 Gator; Ford tractor. Sun., Oct. 20, Newbrook, Alberta, 780-576-3066; IH 1086, 3533 hrs.; D4D Cat; 19 collector tractors; farm equipment, antiques. Wed., Oct. 23, Simmons Roofing, 14609 - 119 Ave., Edmonton, Alberta, 780-455-5376; Complete Close-Out Sale. View online: www.prodaniukauctions.com.
WEDDING SHOWER in honour of the upcoming marriage of Barbie Evans and Lyle Berg Wed. Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Coronation Drop In Centre. Shower Pool at Golby Hardware
ANNOUNCING NEWLY opened and waiting for you! Keenan’s Rest Bed and Breakfast. Your home away from home. 4915 Parkview Drive, Castor, Ab. For more info and reservations call 403-8824653.
COMING EVENTS
CARDS OF THANKS
FORESTBURG Christmas Market. Book your table now! Sat., Nov. 30, 10 am 2 pm, Forestburg Community Center. Phone 780-582-3668.
IN LIEU of thank you notes for all the food, flowers and donations, we have made a donation to Veteran Minor Sports and Coronation Curling Club. Thank you again. The Johnstone family
Elvin Kopp Stock Dog Clinic
IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY of Florence Willaims who passed away Oct. 16, 1994. Oh how we wish she was here today To See all the blessings we have Yest somehow you know that she is Guiding us on our paths. Dear Mother, you are not forgotten, Though on earth you are no more Still in memory you are with us As you always were before. Lovingly missed, George, Kent & Tanya & Family Brenda, Randy & Family, Bonny & Family
Classifieds work!
FUNERAL NOTICE
Auto/Tool
AUCTION Sat., Oct. 26
@ 11 am Auto’s, ATV’s, Sleds, Tools, Parts, Surplus, Storage Buildings, Benches, Tents, Pressure Washers. Still Taking Consignments.
Scribner Auction Ltd. 780-842-5666 www.scribnernet.com
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On October 10, 2013 Walter Dale Sieppert passed away in Provost, Alberta with his family by his side at the age of 55 years. A funeral service to cherish Dale’s memory will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Czar Cultural & Recreation Centre. A private family interment will take place at the Fairfield Cemetery in Brownfield, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.gregorysfuneralhomes.com
Call 403-578-4111
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Louis Dreyfus Commodities Challenge and Opportunity Louis Dreyfus is among the world’s leading commodity merchants, trading and transporting grain and oil seeds. Established in 1851, Louis Dreyfus ranks among the world’s most effective and reliable private corporations with approximately 34,000 employees in locations in 53 countries. Our international presence and our evolutionary history make Louis Dreyfus a unique career destination.
October 24, 25, 26
Louis Dreyfus Commodities Canada Ltd has openings for
Sounding Lake Arena, Consort AB $250.00/per dog sponsored by Neutral Hills Ag Society
Operations Manager in Glenavon, Saskatchewan and Joffre (Red Deer), Alberta
Contact Trevor
Gibsons Energy is currently looking for an
403 575 4005
HSSE Specialist for our Hardisty Office
CASTOR IODE Rummage Sale Oct. 26, 2013, Castor Community Hall, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Light lunch available @ $4.00. Grocery hamper raffle. A DAY at the Gallery. Sat. Nov 9, 10 am - 3 pm, Alliance Community Hall. Handcrafted items for sale & viewing. Lunch at noon. Muriel 780879-3924.
• To promote, monitor and improve the Company’s Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Management program. Assist employees and contractors in understanding and complying with all Government Statutes and Regulations as well as internal policies and procedures. • To monitor and report on all environmental activities as required by applicable legislation as well as specific operating approvals/ licenses, with respect to the operation and infrastructure of the Business Unit. Please see our website for the full posting and to apply.
www.gibsons.com/careers
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE’RE HIRING DEPENDABLE PEOPLE. Our KILLAM CASE IH store is looking for dependable people:
• PARTS TECHNICIAN RME offers competitive wages, an employee share option plan, a comprehensive benefits package, and a caring and team oriented work environment. In other words, we’re dependable.
Candidates must have agriculture experience, strong interpersonal skills, computer skills and be a team player. If you would like to work for a company that will always rise to meet new opportunities, Louis Dreyfus is the place for you. We offer competitive wages, health and retirement benefits. Submit resume with location preference specified to 500-525 11th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta or e-mail:kris. swartz@ldcom.com fax: (403) 885-4399, Attn: Kris Swartz. Louis Dreyfus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly supports workplace diversity.
hiring
Tank Truck Drivers Scheduled days off. Home every evening. H2S and First Aid Certification an asset.
APPLY AT WWW.ROCKYMTN.COM/CAREERS
Please fax resume to 403-566-2164 or email hctl93@netago.ca
Rocky Mountain Equipment DEPENDABLE IS WHAT WE DO.
Like helping people?
Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Castor is looking for:
Secretary WHEN APPLYING: Please submit your résumé by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting the Competition Number Competition Number: CF-13019-CS Reposted Position Type: Temporary, Full Time Date Closed: October 25, 2013 Salary Range: As per the Terms and Agreement
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Flagstaff County invites applications for a permanent full-time Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic, with employment to commence as soon as a possible. Flagstaff County provides a competitive salary, benefits package and pension plan. Function: To perform skilled journeyman level maintenance and repair to a wide variety of vehicles and equipment as used by the County. (For a complete job description please view our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca) Qualifications:
Your Calling is at... Compassionate care with Catholic values. We are Canada’s largest Catholic provider of healthcare, operating 18 facilities in 12 communities across Alberta.
View this job opportunity @ CovenantHealth.ca/careers Apply at careers@CovenantHealth.ca
In this position you will be responsible for; grading and binning of grain to CGC standards plus facilitate the shipping programs, a preventive maintenance program and operational duties of entire facility including supervision of staff. The ideal candidate must have strong extensive knowledge of grading grain (CGC standards), blending and facility operations. Strong planning and organizational skills are required to schedule working hours and direct staff. Must have strong understanding of transportation to enhance shipping profits to maximize all revenue and reduce expenses within the realm of the operation
H. Christianson Trucking
AUCTIONS MEIER Gun AUCTION. Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, wildlife mounts, hunting and fishing equipment. To consign 780440-1860.
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Heavy Duty Journeyman Certificate Valid driver’s license CVIP Inspection Experience an asset Drivers Abstract
For more information, contact Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor at (780) 384-4106 or Steve Kroetch, Lead Mechanic at (780) 390-0340 or (780) 384-4124. Please submit resumes to: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor, Flagstaff County, Box 358, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 or Fax to (780) 384-3635 or email kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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SERVICES DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. CRIMINAL Record? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-2281300/1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com. GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www. pioneerwest.com.
DROWNING In Debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www. mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-5563500. BBB rated A+. BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-4378437, Belmor Mortgage.
Need Help? Put your ad in the classifieds! Call 403-578-4111
Business Profile Thursday, Oct. 31 Don’t Miss this Opportunity to tell your story to 60,000 potential clients! Deadline approaching fast! Call THIS WEEK 403-578-4111
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
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BFI Canada Inc.
Battle River Railway is seeking a
Part Time Office Administrator
(Coronation Branch) We are seeking for a
Full Time Equipment Operator There is shift hours and some weekends.
The successful candidate must have * experience with accounting software * strong computer skills * good public interaction skills
If you are interested, please send resumes to: BFI Canada Inc. Box 548, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0 OR Fax 403-578-3313 OR email wtorney@wsii.ca
Please e-mail resumes to: matt@battleriverrailway.ca or fax to 780-582-4295
We thank all that apply, but only successful candidates will be contacted.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY in Hardisty or Red Deer
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
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EH+S Specialist Instruct safety courses and administer/maintain/facilitate our site worker mentoring and performance evaluation program. EH+S Specialist
See full details at www.GCSenergy.ca Email or fax resume to: resumes@GCSenergy.ca or 780-888-2100
Like helping people?
Your Calling is at... Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Castor is looking for:
Maintenance Worker WHEN APPLYING: Please submit your résumé by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting the Competition Number Competition Number: CF-13008-CS Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Date Closed: October 31, 2013 Salary Range: Min: $24.63/Hr Max: $26.88/Hr
Compassionate care with Catholic values. We are Canada’s largest Catholic provider of healthcare, operating 18 facilities in 12 communities across Alberta.
View this job opportunity @ CovenantHealth.ca/careers Apply at careers@CovenantHealth.ca
Human Resources Toll Free: 1.877.450.7555
SALES REPRESENTATIVE MIDWEST PROPANE
MIDWEST PROPANE
Is currently seeking
Is currently seeking
Truck Driver Gasfitter 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
Like helping people?
Your Calling is at... St. Mary's Health Care Centre, Trochu is looking for:
Maintenance Worker III WHEN APPLYING: Please submit your résumé by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting the Competition Number Competition Number: CF-13021-TR Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Date Closed: October 20, 2013 Salary Range: Min: $28.38/Hr Max: $31.04/Hr
Compassionate care with Catholic values. We are Canada’s largest Catholic provider of healthcare, operating 18 facilities in 12 communities across Alberta.
View this job opportunity @ CovenantHealth.ca/careers Apply at careers@CovenantHealth.ca
Human Resources Toll Free: 1.877.450.7555
PROVOST, AB Nalco Champion, an Ecolab Company, is a global oilfield chemical company with a history of technology leadership and dedicated customer service that allow us to help solve the oil and gas industry’s toughest challenges. Nalco Champion has an immediate opening for a Sales Representative in our West Provost, AB area, the Stettler / Coronation corridor. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining established accounts and to identify and develop new market opportunities in a strategic growth area for Nalco Champion. This position would provide an excellent opportunity to learn all facets of oil and gas production as well as the opportunity to enhance and display communication skills through every level of the key customer’s personnel. Minimum 3 years related experience most recently with oil & gas sales and/or operations, business development or direct client services with a solid background in gas and oil treating or environmental is required. Nalco Champion offers competitive wages and benefits. Our success is due to our people, and we’re looking for more great people to join our team. If you wish to challenge yourself and want to join a dynamic team, forward your resume to: Canada.HRShared@CHAMP-TECH.com. Please reference “Job Posting 002, SR - PROV” in the Subject Line
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Battle River Lodge • CONVENTION CENTRE •
Pat, Nick & Dan Frederick
BFI
403-578-2910
403-578-3299
Canada Inc.
Castor Evangelical Missionary Church . . . the hands of Christ Extended 403-882-4041
Castor Food Fair Rod, Shirley & Lee & Staff
403-882-3031
Castor Grill
at the Cosmopolitan Hotel 4918 50 Ave, Castor, AB
& Florist 4801-50 Ave. Castor, AB • 403-882-3144
Castor Sheet Metal Ltd.
Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
403-882-3388
24 hour emergency: 1-403-740-2535 email: briancsm@telus
4420 Victoria Ave. Coronation, AB 403-578-3744 1-877-578-7787
COMPASS SIGN & SAFETY www.compasssigns.ca 4932CONSORT, 51 St., Consort, 4932 51 STREET, ABAB 403-577-2000 • fax: 403-577-204 403-577-2000 cell: 403-575-SIGN (7446) • lee@compasssigns.ca For all your Sign, Safety and Promotional Needs “Knowledge, Experience and Professionalism With a Personal Touch”
Is this bullying or not? A few simulations worth discussing Even though adults are increasingly aware of the problem of bullying, it isn’t always easy to determine with any certainty if a particular type of behaviour should be considered as such. This is especially true if we did not witness the act. This is why it is important to be able to tell the difference between bullying and regular conflict, misunderstanding, or harmless teasing. Generally speaking, a conflict involves two people of equal strength, and the resolution of this conflict is part of the growing up process all children go through. On the other hand, bullying involves two parties between whom there is a real or perceived power imbalance. Here are a few situations to help you understand this problem that far too many young people have to confront.
EXAMPLE #3 : Cyberbullying Posting compromising photographs of other people on the Internet, sharing derogative remarks about them, or even writing phrases such as “I’ll make you pay; you’re a dead man!” are all examples of cyberbullying. Even if you have no real intention of hurting others, you are making a death threat. This type of behaviour is considered to be illegal in the eyes of the law and can lead to an arrest and legal action.
EXAMPLE #1 : Nicknames 5117 Victoria Ave., Coronation, AB Ph. (403) 578-2928 • Toll Free 1-888-578-2928
4702 Victoria Ave., Coronation, AB 403-578-4567
Coronation School 403-578-3661
Calling a peer by a nickname with the sole purpose of gently teasing that person cannot be classified as bullying. Example: calling a friend a turtle because he or she walks slowly to school. However, if a nickname hurts or humiliates people and causes them distress, then this is considered to be direct verbal bullying. Example: calling someone a turtle as a way to publicly mock their learning difficulties.
EXAMPLE #2 : Exclusion Refusing to play with a friend or to sit next to him or her in the cafeteria the day after an argument is not necessarily bullying, but rather a dispute between friends. But this exclusion can be described as social bullying if it involves a group of people and becomes repetitive and hurts the victim by humiliating him or her.
COUNTY OF PAINTEARTH # 18
Tyler Owens Box 356, Consort AB TOC 1 BO Ph: (403) 577-3020 • Fax: (403) 577-3015 • Cell: (403) 575-5016
www.countypaintearth.ca
403-882-3211
Is it bullying or just an argument? For young people, it can be a fine line between the two.
5006A - 50 Ave. Castor, AB • 403-882-4555
Bulk Fertilizers • Forage Sales • Cereal Sales • Custom Spraying • Soil Sampling
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Convenience Store Food Court Full & Self-Serve Fuel (403) 577-3036 Consort, AB
Greg’s Automotive Repair • Full Automotive Repair Service • Tire Repairs & Sales • A/C Repairs & Service Hiway 12 - Castor, AB 403-882-3541
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Let’s all unite to eradicate bullying According to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, at least one Canadian teenager out of three can tell stories about what it’s like to be a victim of bullying at school. Other Canadian studies show that bullying occurs every seven minutes in the playground and every 25 minutes in the classroom. Do these statistics shock you? Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, you have a role to play in putting an end to bullying.
Types of bullying Bullying is not only about pushing people around or calling them names. There are in fact four principal types of bullying, and being able to identify them is a first step in the fight to eradicate this scourge.
ph (403) 578-3999 Coronation, AB
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CONSTRUCTION
• Oil & Gas Well Completions • Abandonments Servicing Alberta Arnold Hanson, Owner
CORONATION, AB (403) 578-2016
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even lead to academic problems, including dropping out of school. In a few cases — and only one case is too many — the pain caused by bullying can cause the victim to consider committing suicide. No one should have to feel wounded or humiliated or live in fear or isolation. Let’s all unite to eradicate bullying.
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• Verbal bullying (Insults, sarcasms, teasing, the spreading of rumours, threats, inappropriate sexual comments, and slurs about culture, race, religion, gender, or sexual-orientation.) • Social bullying (Group threats, making a scapegoat of someone, exclusion, public humiliation, and demeaning graffiti.) • Physical bullying (Hitting, pushing, pinching, hounding, jostling, stealing or destroying possessions, and sexual touching of an undesirable nature.) • Cyberbullying (Using the Internet or text messaging to bully, humiliate, make fun of, or circulate rumours about someone.)
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Devastating effects Just as there are many forms of bullying, there are also many devastating effects. Victims can experience an inordinate amount of insecurity, distress, withdrawal, isolation, fear, stress, anxiety, loss of self-confidence, and nightmares. Some victims can also feel physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, nausea, fatigue, and panic attacks. Bullying can
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