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While there is a good chance the ground will be brown again before the week is through, last Wednesday might have been the best day of the school year so far. Greentree School students certainly relished the first major snowfall of the season and set to work making an army of snowmen and some giant frozen boulders. When the recess bell rang to return to class… there certainly wasn’t a rush. (l-r) Ben Messom, Andrew Sun, Mackenzie Cassidy, Shawn Hemm. inSide photo by Patrick Kolafa
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Tyrrell Museum investigates rare marine reptile at inSide An example of a plesiosaur. Members of the long STREETERS Syncrude site necked plesiosaur group are characterized by have Time is running out to get Christmas gifts, so inSide Drumheller asks, “What is the most memorable Christmas present that you have received?”
Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins “My eldest daughter was born on Christmas Eve. Other than that, Christmas is all year long for me.”
Iva Miller “I got an atlas of maps. It was a beautiful gift, it described the entire world.”
Barb Baldwin “Bear claw slippers. A roommate gave them to me and I’ll never forget how my son yelled out what it was before I knew.”
Annette Nielson “Oh boy. Socks! Thirteen pairs of socks because one year that’s what I told everyone I wanted.”
four flippers, which would be used for locomotion in what is referred to as “underwater flying”. The long necks typical of the group are thought to have aided in ambushing prey, such as fish and cephalopods.
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Cooperation between Syncrude and the Royal Tyrrell Museum has produced another spectacular fossil. On November 14 Maggy Horvath, a heavy equipment operator for Syncrude, uncovered the remains of a long-necked plesiosaur. “I think it’s great that I’m part of this,” said Horvath. “It felt pretty good to call my son and let him know that I found a prehistoric fossil.” Long-necked plesiosaurs, more accurately known as elasmosaurs, were a group of marine reptiles that lived from the late Triassic period, roughly 210 million years ago, to the end of the Cretaceous, 65 million years ago, when they went extinct. The group is characterized by having a large body, four flippers, a small tail, long neck, and small head. They would have eaten a wide variety of marine life, including fish and cephalopods. The long neck would have helped them ambush and quickly strike at prey. Horvath exposed a series of vertebrae and stopped digging in the immediate area. Horvath then told Syncrude’s geologist, who notified the Tyrrell Museum. Last week the Tyrrell Museum dispatched a team of four to the site. Dr. Don Henderson, Curator of Dinosaurs, Jim McCabe, Preparation Lab Supervisor, and technicians Mark Mitchell and Joe Sanchez assessed the find. The team searched the site thoroughly for more material, but as of yet have not found anything more. Working with Syncrude employees, the team has been able to isolate the large rock, estimated to weigh in excess of 6 tonnes, containing the fossil. The latest find is the tenth to have been discovered on Syncrude leases. Other remains include an ichthyosaur, a dolphinlike marine reptile that oozed oil, and a short-necked plesiosaur skull. Both are on display at the Tyrrell Museum in the Alberta Unearthed exhibit. The last elasmosaur from the same area was recovered ten years ago and was given the name Wapuskanectes. The specimen was only represented by the shoulder girdle and part of a front flipper. “We are hoping that this is another specimen of the same kind of plesiosaur,” explained Dr. Don Brinkman, Director of Preservation and Research at the Tyrrell Museum. “The new specimen is particularly important because it looks to be nearly complete.” The new specimen is roughly 110 million years old, about 2
Ed Dunn “Downhill skiing in Kimberly at night doing some torchlight skiing.”
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millions years younger than the previous specimen. “It may be something new, it may be the same thing, we’ll find out when we get prepared,” said Brinkman. Preparation of the specimen may take some time. Weather conditions have prevented the Tyrrell team from bringing the specimen to the museum until spring. When conditions become favourable, museum crews will be able to stabilise the massive fossil and safety transport it to Drumheller.
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Registration day for Christmas assistance approaches Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller
While Christmas is just around the corner, there are many in the community who will have trouble making the season joyous, or even making ends meet. It may be someone you know, it may be really close to home. The Salvation Army provides Christmas hampers to those in need; however, those needing support are required to apply. The church is holding a sign-up day on Thursday, December 8 at the church in downtown Drumheller. They will have staff on hand from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to process applications, but they ask that those in need call 403-823-2215 for an appointment. While the Thursday date is optimal for the church, it will accept appointments on other days. Lt. Rachel Sheils says it is helpful if registrations happen sooner rather than later. This allows time for better planning, the ability to help identify the needs in advance and be able to construct the hampers to suit the needs of the families. So far, the Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign is going along well. They are coming off a successful food drive, and this Saturday following the Santa Claus parade at 1 p.m. in downtown Drumheller, they are once again hosting a viewing of The Polar Express at the Napier Theatre at 2 p.m. Admission to the show is a donation of funds or food. Sheils said the kettle campaign is a little bit ahead of last year, but the rest of its campaigns are a little behind. They are still in need of volunteers to man the kettles. Shifts are about two hours in length. The iKettle program is also continuing this year. This is a safe secure online way to donate to the Salvation Army. Although the donation is in
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The new specimen found by Syncrude heavy equipment operator Maggy Horvath. Many of the vertebrae that comprise the neck were exposed. A team from the Tyrrell Museum is investigating the find and believes that the specimen is nearly complete.
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cyberspace, the funds will flow directly to local programs. She says this is an easy way for someone to donate using a credit card. Tax receipts are mailed directly to the person donating. Last hear the Drumheller Salvation Army finished in the top 10 in the country for iKettle donations, and this year they are right on track to do it again. To donate online go to www.salvationarmy.ca/ikettle, or go to www.drumsa.org and follow the link. To volunteer for working a kettle, to register for a hamper or more information contact the Salvation Army at 403-823-2215. All rights reserved. The use of any or all of the material in this publication is prohibited without the express permission of the publisher. Any and/or all information found within this publication may be displayed on the internet at the discretion of the publisher.
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Dance to the music of Starland (4 piece band)
A Drumheller man has put his mug on the line, in hopes that it is similar enough to one of Canada’s top comics. Justin Bolin has entered the Calgary Sun Celebrity Look-alike contest, and he is looking for support to put him over the top. His celebrity look-alike is Russell Peters. Bolin was among dozens of entries to the contest and he made the initial top 20 cut along with another local face, Nigel Tchir. From there, he has survived two more cuts down to ten finalists, and now three. “I’m pretty surprised he made top three,” said his wife Dawn, who has been helping to spread the word to all their friends. “He gets it a lot every time we go somewhere or are in an airport, people are asking if he is Russell Peters, it is quite funny.” He is up against a Carrie Underwood look-alike and a Katie Perry look-alike. If he wins, he is on his way to Los Angeles, where he will be put up in a four-star property in Hollywood, be treated to a movie star home tour and receive $500 spending cash. To help Bolin win, you need to vote for him. Voting closes today (Friday). Go to http://www.calgarysun.com/ rewards-and-contests and Click on “Celebrity Lookalikes.”
Justin Bolin is looking for that extra push to put him over the top in the Calgary Sun's Celebrity Look-alike contest. On the left is Bolin, and right is Russell Peters.
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inSideHappenings DAYTIME EVENTS Playing at The Napier Theatre... Saturday Matinee The Polar Express, 2:00 p.m. Following the Santa Claus Parade - admission with a nonperishable food donation for the Food Bank. Closed Mondays. Saturday, December 3, Drumheller: Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Drumheller!! 1:00 p.m. Then take in The Polar Express at the Napier Theatre. Admission is a non-perishable food donation to the Food Bank. Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, Drumheller: Badlands Christmas Market. Stampede Barn. Sat. 11 am - 8 pm; Sun. 10 am - 4 pm. Sunday, December 4, Midland: FINAL Elks Pancake Breakfast at the Midland Hall. 9 am - 12 Noon. Wednesday Afternoon: KidsClub After School Program. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Drumheller Church of the Nazarene. 627 6 Street East 403-8237020 for information.
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Friday,December 9, 2011 Kaleidoscope Theatre Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets - $25.00 (Available at Community Futures, Riverside Value Drug Mart, and DrumFM)
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24 Annual Food Drive
25 Christmas Kettles Sorting Food
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19 Christmas Kettles Christmas Fresh Produce Packing 9:30am Entertainment Night at Sunshine Lodge 6:30pm
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14 Christmas Kettles Sunshine Bags at D.A.R.T.S. Noon
21 Christmas Kettles Sunshine Bags at Hillview 1:45 pm The Lodge 3:15 pm Hospital 4:30 pm Christmas Carolling & Distribution
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22 Christmas Kettles “The Nativity” Movie at Napier Theatre 2:00 pm FREE Our gift to you from The Salvation Army Church
Playing at The Napier Theatre... Friday, December 2 - Thursday, December 8, Breaking Dawn, 7:30 p.m. Closed Mondays. November 4 - December 23, Rosebud: Rosebud Theatre presents The Gifts of the Magi. Call for tickets or information 1-800-267-7553. Thursday evenings, Drumheller, Nov. 17 - Dec. 15: Christmas is not your birthday: Experience the Joy of Living and Giving like Jesus. Study/discussion group. Knox United Church. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Contact Jan Richardson 403-823-2366. Dec. 2, 3, Drumheller: See Sound of Music at Kaleidoscope Theatre. Call 403-823-PLAY or visit kaleidoscopetheatre.ca for tickets. Tickets are selling fast! Fridays & Saturdays, December 2&3, 9&10, 16&17, Three Hills: The Three Hills Ministerial would like to invite you to come and walk through Bethlehem. 100+ actors, animals, food, music. Free shows 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the old Home Building Centre. Wednesday, December 7, Drumheller: CWL Christmas Bring and Buy. 6:30 p.m., St. Anthony’s Hall. Friday, December 9, Drumheller: 4th Annual Badlands EMS Christmas Ball. Only 200 tickets available. Call Krista at 403-8210460. Friday, December 9, Drumheller: Jenn Beaupre’ in Concert at Kaleidoscope Theatre. Tickets available at Community Futures, Riverside Value Drug Mart, DrumFM. Saturday, December 10, Drumheller: The Canadian Badlands Passion Play annual Christmas Banquet. Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle. Art Reception: 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm. Call 403-823-2001 ext. 221 for tickets and info. Monday evenings, Nacmine: Community Bingo at Nacmine Hall. Doors open 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evenings, Drumheller: Ballroom Night, carol todor dance school, 7:30 pm.
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16 Christmas Kettles Christmas Hamper Packing 9:30am Christmas Toy Packing 12:30am 23 Christmas Kettles
17 Christmas Kettles Pancake Breakfast w/ Santa at O’Shea’s 8-10 am Free hot breakfast to start your day off
24 Christmas Eve Service & Pageant 6:30 pm Have a Merry Christmas! Thank you for your support!
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ATCO employees go Mo for the month Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller
Last Thursday was a day dozens of women in the valley were looking forward to. December 1 signals the end of Movember. It is the day that their men could head to the bathroom, lather up and rid themselves of the soup strainer on their upper lip. No longer did these poor girls have to feel like they were kissing a caterpillar, watch their man itch, or live in fear that he might actually like it and heaven for-
bid, maybe even keep it. While dozens have volunteered this season, one of the most successful pushes came from employees with ATCO Electric. While the campaign was centred in the Drumheller area, they had a total of 51 participants from Drumheller, Hanna and Three Hills. While the totals are still rolling in, it is expected they will be over the $6,000 mark in their eorts to raise funds for men’s health issues. Patrick Charron was the
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Travel Drumheller marketing group seeks an individual to sell advertising space in the 2012 Drumheller and Area Travel Map Guide.
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captain of the ATCO Electric Movember team. This was the ďŹ rst time they took on the fraternal campaign. The kicked o the campaign at the beginning of the month with a breakfast, and a clean shave, and commenced the growing of the moustaches. From the outset, he said participants did not need to raise funds, and could just join in by growing their best Tom Selleck. “Just being a part of the team raises awareness, so that was great,â€? said Charron. Many did jump in to support the cause and collected sponsorship from family and friends. Last week the crew got together for a fundraiser at Flavourz Restaurant in Drumheller on Saturday, November 26. They were able to collect more than 30 items from local sponsors and held a dinner and silent auction. ATCO Electric chipped in with an iPod Touch and then held a Loonie Drop, which in itself raised about $400. “All and all, we raised about $1,500 for our team (at the event),â€? said Charron. The team put together a trophy, which was up for grabs for the “mo-champion". The winner was chosen based on a criteria which included the state of the ‘stache, donations collected and participation. Dustin Andrew, who raised more than $1,200 alone, was presented the trophy on Thursday. Charron says he is grateful to ATCO Electric, which was supportive of the team and allowed him time to work on the campaign. ATCO also has an employee volunteer program called ‘Time to Give,’ and Charron’s volunteer eorts on another project allowed him to make a donation to Movember.
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International program enhances student experience at DVSS Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller
DVSS principal Curtis LaPierre has just returned from an overseas trip to meet with potential students and parents as well as spread the word of the International Program at the school. LaPierre left for China, on November 4 for an eight-day trip, which included a visit to Hong Kong. While recruitment and promotion were a big part of the trip, another was discussion on curriculum. “I went to a high school and sat down with the administration there and talked to them about why Chinese students are challenged by English 30 and Social 30, and what they could do to better prepare their students for coming to Canada,” said LaPierre. Math and sciences are no problem, but social and English are real problems.” The trip also took him to Hong Kong to meet with agents who arrange international study opportunities for
students. In fact, three students registered on the spot to come to Drumheller. LaPierre also met with the parents of current students at DVSS as well as the parents of incoming students while he was in Hong Kong. While the Golden Hills International Program was a pioneer in Alberta and enjoyed strong success in terms of numbers early on, it has seen incoming students drop as economic conditions worsened. “In the school division overall, we are down to about 170 international students. We used to run about 260,” said LaPierre. “That is simply because of economics.” Another reason for the drop is other schools in Alberta have seen the success of this model. “When we started seven years ago, there used to be three school divisions in the whole province, now there are 30 that are actively marketing for international students, so the competition
side has gone up significantly. “Like any venture the landscape is always changing.” While numbers fluctuate, the program has been a success. He says the main goal of the international program when it was brought in was to utilize the dormitories, diversify the students' international experience here in the valley, provide international students with the Canadian experience, and maintain programs for Drumheller students. He said if it weren’t for the International Program, DVSS would have three less full time teachers. “It has really been a positive thing, and the kids are well accepted not just by the school community, but by the community at large,” said LaPierre.
Mr. Choi, left, a government administrative official from Korea, and Mrs. Kim of the Geollanamido Office of Education were in Drumheller last week, and were presented with gifts during International Education Week festivities. Currently the DVSS is hosting 20 Korean students studying English, tourism and cosmetology. inSide photo by Patrick Kolafa
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ATB shows Christmas spirit (l-r) Tracy Coveney, customer service representative, and Lois Tchir, personal banking specialist for ATB Financial in Drumheller, present Lt. Rachel Sheils of The Salvation Army with a donation of $1,000 leading up to Christmas. The funds were raised through ATB’s Casual Friday efforts.
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are you? WHO Dawn Christian Age: 29 and counting. Employer: Royal Tyrrell Museum. Job Title: Horticulturalist. What do you like most about your job? Playing in the dirt. Dream job? Own a self sustaining farm. How long have you been living in the valley? One month and ten days. What do you like most about the valley? I like the colours in the hills. Anything you would change? Not at the moment. What are some of your top travel destinations? New Zealand, and I’d like to go to South America. Anywhere in particular? No, the whole thing. I like long
vacations. If you could travel through time, where and when would you like to visit? I’d go back twenty years ago and see my grandmother. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring? My husband, water, and some music. What three words would you use to describe yourself? Funny, lighthearted, and a good mom. Choose one thing to eat for the rest of your life: Chocolate. Favourite Christmas treats? Shortbread. What do you make for Christmas dinner? Turkey and mashed potatoes.
Coke or Pepsi? Coke, but I had to quit the addiction. Favourite movies? The Castle. It’s an Australian movie and it’s hilarious. Favourite Christmas movies? Elf.
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Do you have any Christmas traditions? Tons. Every second year we go to the family farm, so on Christmas Day we’ll have twenty people there and we go snowmobiling and skating. Do you do Boxing Day sales? Occasionally. Get any good deals? Last I year I did pretty good. I got eleven things for less than $100 at the Jones New York store. Any words of wisdom? “Live long and prosper.�
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Favourite TV Shows? Big Bang Theory and Parenthood. If you were making a movie about your life, who would you want to play the part of you? Uma Thurman. If you had your own band what instrument would you like to play? Piano. Favourite games? Pac Man. Woah, old school. Totally. What is the one piece of technology you could not live without? Probably a radio. What superpower would you want? I would like invisibility.
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The date today is Friday, December 2, putting us just 23 days away from Christmas, and a mere 31 days from the beginning of a new year. So, what did you get done in the last 11 months, anything of any great import? Is your life better now than it was December 02/10? If so, in what way, and why? If not, why? These arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really deep questions, but they do make you take a look, to take stock of your situation. Do you know what scares me about these questions? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the fact that a lot of people look to government to lay blame, yet at the same time demand ever more from government. Funny thing is, government is to blame to a large degree. Funnier thing is, we are government, you, me, our tax dollars. Government responds to the demands and desires of the people. That is the very essence of government, of the party in power, to remain in power. To retain power, government must curry favor with the voter, that is, it must meet the demands and desires of the people. Unfortunately, as humans we have an unlimited number of desires. One of the great oxymorons in government, and there are many, is Progressive Conservative, the name of the party that has governed this province for 40 years. Progressive means to move forward. Conservative is to resist forward movement. One cannot be both. This party has abandoned its conservatism, and is fully embracing progressivism, and that is not a good thing. Today, people want more of this, and more of that. They want faster communication, faster, more luxurious cars, bigger, sharper TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, an iPad, iPod, Blackberry, Blueberry, cell phone, laptop, Bluetooth, CDs, DVDs. They want new homes, with a separate bedroom for every â&#x20AC;&#x153;extra dependentâ&#x20AC;?, and a three car garage. They want to retire at 55 with a full pension, and a cabin at the lake, with several watercraft. As humans, our wants and desires are never ending. These of course extend to government, and what we demand from it. A progressive government sees every want and every desire as a problem, and every problem must be addressed by a government program. Every government program requires staďŹ&#x192;ng, oďŹ&#x192;ces, and money. A new layer of bureaucracy has been built. Government, due to a perceived (although unnecessary) desire, has grown. So you see, we are, to some extent, responsible for the proďŹ&#x201A;igate spending of our government. We want, we want, only thing we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t is higher taxes. We cannot be weaklings when calling for government cuts, whether it be to staďŹ&#x20AC;, programs or spending, we must have the courage to accept that our community may be aďŹ&#x20AC;ected. Governments grow, it is in their best interest. No government in history ever reduced itself voluntarily. Either we run the government, or government runs us, we cannot have it both ways.                                                                                   Â
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Brad Hause, President of Source for Sports, and Kerry Goulet, Executive Director and Co-Founder for Stopconcussions.com with a cheque for $19,725, raised through Skate Sharpening Day. photo submitted
Saints finish season The St. Anthony’s Saints Jr. Girls volleyball team has come to the end of the season. Throughout the season many of girls made huge improvements and developed their skills to become stronger volleyball players. The girls fought hard as they challenged their competition to some very close
games and some exciting wins. Members of the team are (back; l-r) Courtney Till, coach Marie Hirsch, coach Kayla Angeltvedt and Rachelle Simoneau, with MaKenna Lutz, Nicole Garbutt, Haylea Crone, Samantha Hirsch, Jaiden Lal and (front; l-r) Michelle Sharrun, and Kelsey Chambers.
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Keeping your sports equipment maintained is important for performance and safety. This year at the Sports Room it also helped to raise funds for concussion awareness. The Drumheller Sports Room Source for Sports, along with participating Source for Sports stores across the country, participated in Skate Sharpening Day on November 5. This year, the company linked up with www.stopconcussions.com and nationwide sharpened more than 1,000 pairs of skates and raised more than $19,500 for concussion awareness. The Drumheller store contributed about $220. Dave Powell of the Drumheller Sports Room Source for Sports said they have been holding the skate sharpening day for a number of years; what is new is teaming up with www.stopconcussions.com. The danger of concussions in hockey has come to the forefront in light of NHL star Sidney Crosby missing nearly a year of hockey with concussion symptoms. “It opened a lot of eyes,” said Powell. He says good maintenance of equipment is important for safety. The Sport Room this year has also been helping skaters properly fit helmets to help prevent injuries. Led by Keith Primeau, former Philadelphia Flyers Captain, the goal of stopconcussions.com is to educate players, coaches, trainers and parents involved in any sport, about concussion prevention, identification and proper treatment, says a release. Primeau suffers from post concussion syndrome, and has been a vocal proponent of making the public aware of the seriousness of concussions. Learn more about concussion awareness and prevention at www.stopconcussions.com or visit your local Source For Sports.
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Sudoku
Crossword CLUES ACROSS
1. Sound unit of loudness 5. Persistently annoying person 9. Picture surround 14. Methaqualone pill (slang) 15. South American Indian 16. Leaf gathering tools 17. Poem telling of a hero's deeds 18. Make secure by lashing 19. Being of use or service 20. Where thoughts are stored 23. Calm interval in a storm 24. Military mailbox 25. Look at with admiration 28. A line of steep cliffs 33. A low mournful cry 34. Mariners 35. Swiss river 36. S. AM. mountains 38. Point midway between E and SE 39. Singer Lena 41. A large body of water 42 Fencing swords 44. College army 45. Special courses 47. Small upright piano 49. 1/1000 of an inch 50. ____ vera: healing plant 51. Belief in equality 58. Fictional work: ___-comedy 59. Oil cartel 60. Unit of weight (Indian) 61. Shoelace sheath 62. Genus Leuciscus 63. British school 64. Helps bands on tour 65. W. Romanian city 66. Aba ____ Honeymoon
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1. Commoner 2. One of the Athapaskan 3. Hypothetical life force 4. V, scoop or crew 5. Trivial nonsense
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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, with so many things on your plate, it might seem as if nothing will ever get done. Separate things into manageable lists and tackle each project one at a time.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Opportunities at work are many, Libra. You will be a rising star this week. Enjoy the notoriety while it lasts. If your salary is commissionbased, expect much.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take a few moments to analyze your preferences in friends. Maybe you're being too stringent. It's time to open up the options and make a few new ones.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, even though you try hard, you cannot control everything. You will have to go with the flow every now and then. It will help you develop a stronger character.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, there are so many fun things in store that you can't decide where to begin. Get started on the fun and make the most of the good times ahead.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it's time to put an end to an ongoing disagreement with a loved one. This feud is taking up too much energy that can be put toward better things.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, devote lots of time to hanging out with friends this week. Others will flock to you and want to be in your presence. Enjoy the spotlight.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, some people underestimate your abilities, but you can be quite a force when you set your mind to it. Continue to surprise others with your talents.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, without much on the docket, this week could prove a bit boring. Instead of focusing on the negative side of having a lot of time, relish in the relaxation time. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Bad news arrives and catches you off guard, Virgo. Unless you can rebound quickly, it might take a lot of wind out of your sails for the time being.
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AUCTIONS
RITCHIE BROS. UNRESERVED Real Estate Auction - Spring Willow Park - Phase II, near Leduc, Alberta. 56 +/- acres approved, but undeveloped residential property. Selling in the Edmonton Public Auction, December 7 - 8, 2011. Visit: rbauction.com; 1-800-491-4494. RITCHIE BROS. Unreserved Real Estate Auction - I.V. Ranches Ltd. near Breton, Alberta. 1 country residential acreage, 1 undeveloped acreage, 8 parcels of farmland & 2 grazing leases. Selling in the Edmonton Public Auction, December 7 - 8, 2011. Visit: rbauction.com; 1-800-491-4494. MEIER GUN AUCTION, Saturday, December 17, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. 150 handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Call Meier Auctions to consign 780-440-1860. ONLINE LAND AUCTION: 2 quarters R.M. of Hudson Bay, SK #394, SE & NE 16 42 5 W2. Bidding closes December 10. Harvey Balicki 306-922-6171, Lorne Campbell 306-921-9736; www.balickiauctions.com. P.L. 915694. UNRESERVED ART AUCTION: Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. Paintings, drawings, tuftings, prints, antique, modern, great selection! No buyers fee. Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Details: www.scribnernet. com.
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COMING EVENTS
FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS - Alberta’s Largest Christmas Art & Craft Sale, Dec 1 - 4, BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary. Details at www.festivalofcrafts.ca.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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STILL HIRING - Dozer & excavator operators required by busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced. Preference given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels/restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to/from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051. SO MANY TRADES - So hard to choose. Explore 50+ trades; supportive instructor guidance. GPRC Fairview Campus. 12 week work placement. Residences. Trades Orientation starts February, 2012. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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fluid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage range: $25. - $40./hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage range: $25. - $35./hour. Minimum experience require: Six months professional driving. Labourers and Swampers. Wage range: $22. - $28./hour. Minimum experienced require: N/A. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http:// troyer.ca/employment-opportunities. GET PAID DAILY! Now accepting: Simple part-time & full-time online computer related work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start today; www. ABWOC.com GO TO YOUR Next Job Interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. 34 week course. Heavy Equipment Certificate. Intense shop experience. Safety training. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/ fairview. EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid work practicum with Finning. Potential apprenticeship opportunity. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
FEED AND SEED
ROUND HAY and straw bales for sale. Cheap! We deliver, self unloading. No Sunday calls please. 1-403-843-6380. HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF steel buildings priced to clear - Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure, 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory. ca SEA-CAN CONTAINERS LTD. New and used, cargo worthy 8’, 9’, 10’, 20’, 40’, 48’, 53’, office units, wind and water tight, delivery available. Phone 780-440-4037. Fax 780-440-1176; info@seacan.com; www. seacan.com. METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.69 sq. ft. Colours $.85 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888263-8254. BIG BUILDING SALE. “Clearance Sale you don’t want to miss!” 20x26 $4995. 25x34 $6460. 30x44 $9640. 40x70 $17,945. 47x90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel. ca. NEW COMMERCIAL Beekeeping Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview College Campus-Alberta. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Paid 26 week work practicum. Affordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/ beekeeping.
MANUFACTURED HOMES
SALE HOMES in stock for fall delivery. 16 wides starting at $76,900. 20 and 22 models also 6 modulars to view. Inventory Reduction! Best Buy Homes 1-877-396-5564. ADVANCED HOUSING SOLUTIONS. Sectionals, 16, 20 and 22 wides. Above and beyond features available for spring. Open 7days/week. Prices from $74,900. Factory direct. Call now 780-473-7717; www.advancedhousing solutions.ca. NOW OPEN on Hiway 2 at Lacombe, Sunshine Homes (2007) Inc. Save thousands on winter delivery. New 2400 square foot show home; www.sshomes.ca. 1-877-8872254. ALL HOMES ON SALE! SRI 20 X 76, 3 bedroom, 2 bath loaded. 1 Only! $119,900. Alberta Custom Homes, 1-800-347-5590. LIQUIDATING ALL 2011 stock! Example: loaded, drywalled, deluxe Moduline Mansura “Gourmet Kitchen”. Reduced $10,000. Only $141,900. Delivered 100 miles. Craig’s Homes 1-855-380-2266. COLD WINTER FORECAST! Immediate delivery. 3 bedroom/2 bath SRI. $3000.
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Sabres win home opener Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller
The senior boys Sabres basketball team had their first on-court test of the season last Tuesday, facing the Airdrie Koinonia Falcons at home. The young team was short of its two big men in the match and came out sluggish. Turnovers plagued the team and they found themselves down 38-35 after the first half, leaving 13 points at the free throw line. In the second half, the Sabres began to execute their offense better and found some points fast breaking. They outscored the falcons 39-27 in the second half to pull out a 74-65 win. Nathan Comstock was the high scorer with 18 points, followed by Jordan Comstock and T.J. Jones, who each had 17. Coming off last season when the Sabres made their second consecutive trip to the provincial finals, the
team has some strong players returning, as well as a young eager core coming up. The team demonstrated to its coaches they have the will to not give up and have a strong work ethic in practice. The team is not able to play in a league this season, but have a strong slate of exhibition games lined up in addition to tournaments. They will be heading to Forestburg to defend their championship from last season and will be hosting their Sabres Classic in January. Their next game is this coming Tuesday when they head to Trochu to take on the Blue Jays.
Jordan Comstock gets a step on his man last Tuesday versus the Airdrie Koinonia Falcons. The Sabres won 74-65 and will be facing Trochu this coming Tuesday. inSide photo by Patrick Kolafa
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It is time to exchange the gridiron for the cage, and at DVSS, they are building a basketball tradition. The Dynos are getting ready for the start of the 2011-2012 season. Their first game of the season is in Trochu on Monday, December 5. Their home opener is on December 21 versus Carbon. “This year's team is a good mixture of veterans and youth, who hope to continue and build upon the success of our boys basketball program,” said head coach Jeff Messom. The team has been building a tradition over the last few seasons. They recaptured the league championship last season by beating Acme and went on to win silver at zones. They earned a berth in provincials and finished in sixth place in the province. They have a strong core coming back this season, and have an exciting year planned, and much of that action will be close to home. For the first time in six years, the Dynos are hosting a home tournament. In fact, there will be three tournaments this season at DVSS. The Dynos will be hosting top teams on the weekend of January 13 and 14. They are hosting a second tournament the weekend of March 2-3, just a week before they play host to the Zone tournament on March 9 and 10. Another exciting event planned for the team is taking on the Harlem Crowns. This mix of basketball prowess, showmanship and gags is a crowd pleaser and will help the team financially through the season. This is slated for January 17. The success of the program is more than just wins and loses. It is building a team, and identity, and in turn developing strong character. “When it comes to boys' basketball at DVSS, we have always
tried to promote the concept that this is more than just a team for that given year, but the players are part of something bigger, the Dynos basketball program. So in those initial years it was about developing an identity and a foundation of what represents Dynos basketball, a system of intensity, heart, hard work, and unity,” said Messom. Many of the players have taken these lessons and have continued with basketball. Over the last few years, nine Dynos have gone on to play basketball at the college level. They include Joe Browning, James Fournier, Jason Aiken, Gavin Pittman, Mitch Smith, Chad Molzan and Kyle Masson. Currently Tyler Fournier and Will Belliveau are playing at Kings University College under the guidance of Jesse McLean and Chad Pidhaichuk, who this year took over coaching the postsecondary team. Both were part of the Dynos program as Badlands Basketball. “I would attribute the success of these individuals to their character, dedication to hard work, and commitment, which they were able to take to the next level with them. And I believe it was these qualities from these individuals and other individuals who have been part of the program that have led to our success,” said Messom. He adds that many of the players give back to the program. “We believe success breeds success and in the last six years we have been fortunate that when a group of young men move on, another group the next year wants to step in and continue the success of the recent past,” said Messom. “When players have graduated, we have been fortunate that many of them want to remain vital part of the program’s success by coming back to help with spring league, basketball camps, or helping coach our teams at DVSS.”
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