Pigeon Lake Visitors Guide

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Summer 2012

PigeonVisitor Lake Guide and area

Buck Pigeon Pigeon Lake Lake Battle Lake Buck Lake Lake Twin Wizard Wizard Lake Lake Twin Lakes Lakes

Cover photo by Lorraine Lew

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C o m e J o i n the FUN!

Adults $10 • 9-112 yrs $5 • Under 9 - FREE D e m o D e r b y k

A Rimbey Kinsmen Motorsports Project

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Cherokee • Open Range Dutchmen • Outback Kodiak • Denali Entegra Coach • Aerolite Check out all of our product lines at:

www.unclebensrv.com

Open Range 37467 Hwy# 2 (Gasoline Alley), RED DEER

BRING THE KIDS

for ice cream and play at one of our many parks or attractions: • Water Spray Park • Climbing Wall • Paved Walking Path • Ball Diamonds

COME VISIT

While “on show” to thousands of motorists daily, Calmar boasts easy access to recreational attractions such as Wizard Lake (15 km away) and Pigeon Lake (30 km away).

With measured and planned growth, Calmar is positioned to raise its profile in the Edmonton metropolitan region.

FOR INFO

(403) 347-5546 1-800-300-8551

SUMMER EVENTS Calmar Mega Market & Fair Days AUG. 17,18,19 2012

Events on FRI.AUG.17

HOJA Concert 7:30 pm Events on SAT.AUG.18

Pancake Breakfast Parade - 11 am PLUS town-wide Garage Sale Kids Carnival, Petting Zoo Ball Tournament, Beer Gardens, Dance, Fireworks - 10:30 pm — and so much more!

FORGOT IT? WE GOT IT!

We have everything you’ve forgotten and much more, including: bakery, groceries, hardware, financial institutions, fuel & propane, pharmacy, video rentals, liquor stores, ice, hunting & fishing licenses & sani dump.

CALL (780) 985-3604 or toll-free: 1-877-9CALMAR Visit us at 4901-50 Ave. or www.calmar.ca or Box 750, Calmar T0C0V0 We are located only minutes from the International Airport, Leduc and Edmonton

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at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum for the feature exhibit…

DINOSAURS OF THE

FIELD

TRACTORS THAT BUILT ALBERTA

from May 19 to October 14, 2012 Reynolds-Alberta Museum & home of Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame 6426 - 40 Ave 2 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13 780-361-1351, toll-free: 1-800-661-4726 www.ReynoldsAlbertaMuseum.com

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Your Local Toy Store!

Side by Sides & Quads Call Andrew for more information on KYMCO Products

-Trikes -Parts -QUADS 3.5 Km East of Mulhurst on Sec. Hwy 616

780-389-3344

-Scooters -Motorcycles -Trailers -Accessories -Hitches -Huge Showroom Open: Tues - Sat: 9-5pm www.TrikeZone.com

Hanson's Paint & Decor 5003 49 street Wetaskiwin AB T9A 1H6 780.352.2244

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www.lacomberv.com We’ve Doubled Our Size!

1-888-782-4544 info @ lacomberv.com

Located on the SW corner of HWY 2 & Hwy 12 - LACOMBE

What’s Inside

PIGEON LAKE & AREA VISITOR GUIDE www.saleypublications.com Published once per year (18,000) & distributed from May to Sept. by campground operators at Pigeon Lake, Wizard Lake, Battle Lake, Buck Lake &Twin Lake.

3300 copies are delivered to cottagers around Pigeon Lake.

Visitor Centres in Alberta distribute copies to travellers.

Contact us if you have suggestions for future content or wish to advertise.

Services Directory......................................

Events & Things to Do..............................

Campgrounds, Accommodations.............

Map - Campgr./ Accommodation.............

Buck Lake Map.........................................

Pharmacies.................................................

Pigeon Lake Map......................................

Antiques & Gifts .....................................

Battle Lake Map.......................................

Village at Pigeon Lake Pullout................

Trades for Hire.........................................

Golfing Map & Golf Courses...................

Twin Lake Map........................................

U-pick .......................................................

Water, Septic & More..............................

Farmers’ Markets.....................................

Wizard Lake Map/Campground............

Crossword..................................................

PigeonLake Prov. Park/Zeiner Campground Word Search ............................................

County of Wetaskiwin Parks...................

Published by:

Box 585, Rimbey AB T0C 2J0 Phone/Fax: 1-866-824-8287 henry@saleypublications.com

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780-361-0002 www.midwestpropane.ca 780-361-0002

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Here are the businesses that make this guide possible.

Please support them and be sure to say: “I SAW YOUR AD . . . in the Pigeon Lake and Area Visitor Guide!”

BY SERVICE ALL SERVICES

City of Wetaskiwin P3 The Village at Pigeon Lake P1 Town of Calmar P2 ACCOMMODATION

Rundle’s Mission

P34

ANTIQUES & GIFTS

And Everything Nice Backstreet Gifts Blue Heron Carolos Beads Pieces of the Past Sisters Roadside Tr.

P17 P18 P13 P13 P16 P17

ARTIST/ARTISANS

Blue Heron

P13

ATTRACTIONS

Central AB Raceways P2 Edmonton Int. RacewayP4 Lacombe Corn Maze P39 Reynolds-Alberta Mus. P3 Rundle’s Mission P34 AUTOMOTIVE

Speedy Glass P9 Uncle Ben’s RV & Auto P2

BAT CONTROL

Twilight Bat Control

P11

BOAT SALES

Porta-Dock 24 Uncle Ben’s RV & Auto P2 BOTTLE DEPOT

Falun Bottle Depot

P11

CAMPGROUNDS

see page 8 & 11 & 38 CLOTHING

Mandy’s

P25

DOCKS

Porta-Dock

DRILLING

Bar-K Drilling Tall Pine Drilling

P23

P24 P29 P29

EVENTS

- see also pages 7-10 Lakedell Country Fair P10 FITNESS

Body Connections P37 FURNISHINGS And Everything Nice P17 Backstreet Gifts P18 Pieces of the Past P16 Sisters Roadside Tr. P17

Welcome . . . to our many lakes and exciting places to explore.

Have fun at the wide array of events that take place within the area.

We hope you enjoy the time spent with us.

PUBLICATIONS

GLASS

Speedy Glass

P9

see pages 24-27 GROCERIES

AJ’s Trading Post P37 Lakedell Farm. Mkt. P30 Rimbey Farm Mkt. P30 Sylvan Lake Farm. Mkt. P30 HARDWARE

Buck Lake Hardware P27 Hanson’s Paint&Decor P4 LANDSCAPING

Beachside Landscaping P24 LIQUOR STORE

P33

LOCKSMITH

Grandview Mobile

P23

MILITARY SURPLUS

The King’s Coat

P33

POLITICIAN

Blaine Calkins Diana McQueen

P14 P6

MOTORSPORTS

Trikezone

Horizon Magazine Saley Publications

P36 P37

RACETRACK

Central AB Raceways P12 Edmonton Int. RacewayP4

GOLFING

Western Spirits

CONSTRUCTION

Grip Construction

GIFTS

see Antiques & Gifts

P4

PAINT & DECOR

REAL ESTATE

Realty Executives

P31

RECREATION

Alberta Steam Train Central AB Raceways Lakedell Rec. Complex Millet Museum

P12 P12 P10 P12

RENOVATIONS

Recovery Renos

P7

ROOFING

Taurus Contracting

P23

RV SALES & SERVICE

Lacombe RV P5 Parkview RV Centre P40 Trailblazer RV Centre P39 Uncle Ben’s RV & Auto P2 SEPTIC SUPPLY B’s Septic P29 TOWING

Pigeon Lake Towing

P23

U-PICK

Hanson’s Paint&Decor P4 Recovery Renos P7

Lizzees Berry Farms P28 Pipestone Berry Farm P28

PHARMACY

VETERINARY

Calmar Pharmacy P15 Leibel’s Pharmacy P15 Taylor’s PrescriptionCentreP15 PROPANE

Midwest Propane

P5

Davis Veterinary

P34

WATER WELLS

Bar-K Drilling Tall Pine Drilling

P29 P29

Honourable Diana McQueen Minister of Environment and Water MLA - Drayton Valley-Devon CONSTITUENCY OFFICE 5136B 52 Ave. Box 7272 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S5

(780) 542-3355 Fax: (780) 542-3331

draytonvalley.calmar@assembly.ab.ca

www.assembly.ab.ca

EVENTS AT ALDER FLATS www.alderflats.ca May 25-27 Rodeo - with Sat. night Steak BBQ & Dance, live band (780) 388-2249 July 14 Garden Tractor Poker Rally & Horseshoe Tournament - at Community Centre, free camping 780-3882249 Aug. 24&25 - Alder Flats Oilmens Golf Tournament 36 hole Men's Open, 27 hole Women's Open, at Raven Meadows Golf Resort with Awards & Banquet to follow Sat. night (780388-3060)

AT BASHA W

For info call: 780-877-2489 or 372-4225 May 18-20 Festival of the Stars Country, bluegrass & gospel music, approx. 70 musicians, camping.

780-372-3087 June 1-3 Slo Pitch Tournament June 8-10 Bashaw All Pro Wagons 780-3724225; Anchor K Mini Bucking Bulls Sat. only.

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June 12 East & West Central Reg. Heifer Show 780-877-2598 July 7-8 Bones at Bashaw (Bunnock Tourny) 780-877-2489, July 26-28 - Alberta Jr. Simmental Show 780877-2598 Aug. 6-8 Alberta Jr. Angus Show, 780-8772598 Aug 15-18 All Breeds Cattle Show, 780-8772598

AT BUCK LAKE

July 13-15 Buck Lake Stampede 1 p.m Sat & Sun w/FCA Chariot & Pony Chuckwagons, Pancake Breakfast Sat & Sun., Parade Sat. 11 am, Sat night BBQ w/country music, free camping 780-682-2258

June 30 - Adult Dance at Ma-MeO Hall Aug. 18 Fireman's Ball supper and dance, $50/person (200 tickets only), formal dress, 780586-2865

THINGS TO DO

For ‘THINGS TO DO’ SEE ALSO

• Lacombe Corn Maze, P39 • Reynolds-Alberta Museum P3 • Town of Calmar P2 • Rundles Mission P14 • Central Alberta Raceways P2

AT MILLET Town of Millet (780) 387-4554 Millet Museum (780) 387-5558 www.millet.ca

Fri. Jun. 8 - Sun Jun. 10 17th annual Millet Soccer Tournament Sat. Jun. 9 Millet & District Museum & Archives Grand Opening - of Chop Suey on the Prairies:

AT C ALMAR

see Page 2

AT MA-ME-O BEACH www.svofficepl.com July 28-29 Ma-Me-O Days, 780-586-0706; Sat. breakfast 9:30 in Towne Hall, Parade 11 am, Family dance 6 p.m; Sun. Sandcastle building competition judging 1pm.

Photo by Lorraine Lew

Recovery Renos “Restore your home’s inner beauty” • Hardwood • Laminate • Trim • Paint • Framing • Drywall • Windows • Doors • Roofing • Floor Tile • T-Bar Ceiling • Siding Thomas Hodgkinson, RR#1 Westerose, AB T0C2V0 www.recoveryrenos.com info@recoveryrenos.com

(780) 312-1178

Fax: (780) 586-6249

Reasonable Rates • High Quality Work • Free Estimates

Power/ water full power

110 100 Seasonal

full none none none none none none full Water/ power full power

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ACCOMMODATIONS 20. Rundles Mission (Pg 34)

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Washroom/ Showers

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Firewood

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Boat Launch

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Picnic Area

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Group Area

See Map - Page 11

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Play -ground

food concession

Driving range, Jam nights

adjoining golf course

trails

hiking trails

hiking trails

Hiking trails, petting zoo, volleyball Swimming pool Hiking trails, bird houses

Golf course, driving rg.

Food concession

Food concession 15 km trails

Other

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U-PICKS & GREENHOUSE 18. LIZZEES Berry Farm (Pg 28) 19. Pipestone Berry Farm (Pg 28)

power

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Sites only

Hook-ups

# Sites

CAMPGROUNDS & MORE

13. Pioneer Park (780) 352-3321 14. Breton RV Park (780) 696-3636 15. Big Tee Golf (780) 696-3883 16. Wizard Lake Jubilee Park (780) 985-2499

5. Whispering Spruce (780) 586-2249 6. Mound Red Park - Pg38 (780) 586-3508 7. Twin Lake Park - Pg38 (780) 586-3508 8. Battle Lake Campgr.- Pg38 (780) 586-0722 9. Buck Lake Park- Pg38 (780) 352-3321 10. Buck Lake P.R.A. (780) 586-2864 11. Calhoun Bay P.R.A. (780) 586-2864

Park (780) 389-4071

1. Pigeon Family Park – Pg35 (780) 586-2644 2. Zeiner Family Park – Pg35 (780) 586-2644 3. Black Bull Resort – Pg26 (780) 586-2254 4. Hilah Ayers Wilderness – Pg31

Campgrounds

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SEE MAP - PAGE 11

EVENTS

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Reflections on Chinese Restaurants in Alberta, unveiling of Millet's Pioneer Women 2012, at Millet Agriplex, Chinese Lion Dancers and Drumming, 780-387-5558 Sat. June 16 Community Garage Sale, Watch for balloons throughout town from 9 am-4 pm, bargain hunters dream, 780-387-5766 Sat. Jul. 14 Open Doors Millet, behind the scenes tour, a guided cemetery tour, or visit the historic buildings in Millet open for viewing. 780-387-5558 Sat. Jul. 21 Holstein Show, Millet Ag Society 780-387-4244 Sat./Sun Aug. 11/12 14th Annual Country Gospel Concert, Agriplex, 780-387-5124 www.concertinthecountry.org/ Aug. 24-26 Millet Harvest Fair, Movie Night and Fireworks, Parade/ Bench show/ Legion Pancake Breakfast/ Tradeshow

Sat & Sun. at Com. Centre Friday, Sept. 21 Harvest Supper at Com. Centre Dec 1 & 2 - Christmas in Mulhurst Bay - open house (inside decorations) tour Sat. 10-8 p.m., Sun 11-6; Craft sale at Com. Centre Sat. 10-5, Sun 11-3.

AT RIMBEY

Info. (403) 843-2113

RCC=Rimbey Community Centre

June 1 Forshee Hall Family Dance, 7:30 - 11pm, $10 (includes lunch), June 5 Rimbey Senior’s Wellness Fair, Seniors Drop-in Centre, 1:30 - 4:30, showcaswing products an services for seniors, 403-843-2030 June 23 Rimbey Old Timers Annual Reunion, RCC, lunch, socializng, supper , dance, noon 11pm 403-843-6893

THINGS TO DO

For ‘THINGS TO DO’ SEE ALSO

• Lacombe Corn Maze, P39 • Reynolds-Alberta Museum P3 • Town of Calmar P2 • Rundles Mission P14 • Central Alberta Raceways P2

July 1 - Canada Day Celebration, At Pas-Ka-Poo Park: pancake breakfast, face painting, donkey rides and more!

403-843-2004 July 13-15 - Rimbey C.A.R.A. Rodeo. Local events Friday 6 pm, Sat. Parade 11 am, Sat. Rodeo / Mini Chuckwagon Racing @ 1 pm, Sun. Rodeo / Mini Chuckwagon Racing @ 1 pm, July 15 Rimbey Show ‘n Shine, Pas-Ka-Poo Park, 9 am - 4 pm, trophies, pancake breakfast, concession, more!

AT MULHURST 780-389-4268 June 17 - Father's Day Pancake Breakfast (May 13 Mother's Day too) Com. Centre Aug 4 & 5 - Mulhurst Daze, 780-389-4268; Sat. parade 10:30 am; Sat. call 780-789-2243 for annual Craft sale 10-3 pm at Legion Hall, Sun. pancake breakfast 8:30-11 at Mulhurst Bay Com. Centre; Car Show & Shine

All Aboard

By Donna McVittie

(Email your photos to us - see Pg.5)

Windshield Repair & Replacement • RV Glass • Home/Commercial Glass

MOBILE GLASS SERVICE (780) 789-2200 (780) 586-0008

EVENTS July 21 Pro-Am/Skins Event, Gull Lake Golf Course, 403-843-3322 August - Rimbey & District Horticultural Show, 3rd weekend,

CENTRAL ALBERTA RACEWAYS RIMBEY (403) 843-3125

www.caraceways.ca 2012 Event Schedule Adults $10 • 9-12 yrs $5 • Under 9 yrs FREE. Racing is typically held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 5 pm. Test and tune for members only is on the Friday before the Race @ 6:00pm. Gates open one hour before race time. Check www.caraceways.ca for event updates.

Sunday, May 6 ATV Mud Bogs Parkland Sled and ATV Racing @ 1:00pm

Saturday, May26 Mini Stock & Hobby Stock Racing @ 5:00pm

Friday, June 8 NPP, Mini Stock & Hobby Stock Warm-up 7 pm. Spectators

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welcome, $20 family or $5 pp

BIGGER & BETTER . . . 36th Anniversary!

Alberta’s Largest One-Day Fair

Saturday, June 9 Lakedell 36th Annual IMCA , NPP, Mini Stock & Hobby Stock Racing @ 5:00pm Saturday, June 23 IMCA, Mini Stock Sept. 1, 2012 & Hobby Stock Racing @ 5:00pm • Community Parade - 10 am Saturday, July 14 • Mutton Bustin’ 100' Side by Side • Lions Pancake Breakfast Shootouts 7am - 11am Unconfirmed event • Youth Horse Show • Dunk Tank Practice @ 11 am, • Bench Show • Log Sawing Racing @ 1 pm • Ladies Spike Pounding • Beer Gardens Saturday, July 28 • Outhouse Derby IMCA, Mini Lakedell Ag Society & Hobby Stock On Hwy#13, approx. 1.6 km west of The Village at Racing @ 5:00pm Pigeon Lake, then 1 km south on Lakedell Centre Road Saturday, Aug 11 Mini Stock Advance tickets available at: & Hobby Stock Backstreet Antiques & Lakedell Ag Society Racing @ 5:00pm DEADLINE for Advanced Tickets Aug. 30 • INFO: (780) 586-2505 Saturday, Aug 25 www.lakedell.org NPP , Mini Stock & Hobby Stock Racing @ 5:00pm Sunday, Sept 9 Demolition Derby Mini Stock & Hobby Stock Final Racing @ 2:00pm Saturday, Sept 29 & Sunday, Sept 30 Conoco Phillips Truck Mud Bogs Sat @1 pm,Sun@12 pm Parachute Fun

Multi Purpose Recreational

COMPLEX

Box 166, RR#2, Westerose AB T0C2V0 email: lakedellag@xplornet.com Y ‘heated’ riding arena Y 1 large and 1 small hall Y kitchen facility Y 2-sheet curling rink

Country Fair

By Patti Lynn

• Riding Arena • Training Facilities • Auctions • Farmer’ Markets • Sales • Trade Shows • Curling • Anniversaries • Bridal Showers • Meetings • Family Reunions . . . and much more!

www.lakedell.org

Arena/Curling Rink & Hall Rentals

Call: (780) 586-2505

LOCATED:1/2 mile S. of Hwy #13 on Lakedell Centre Road (RR#12)

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9 am - 5 pm

MON - SAT (April-Oct) TUES - SAT (Nov-March)

Located at: Hwy #13 & Rge. Rd. 272

Bottle Depot

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WETASKIWIN

We safely & humanely Lorne McClaflin remove bats from all (780) 499-6660 types of buildings. www.batcontrollers.com twilight@batcontrollers.com No chemicals!

Serving Central Alberta for over 10 years.

BAT CONTROL CO. LTD.

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CAMPGROUNDS, U-PICKS & ACCOMMODATIONS

THINGS TO DO

EVENTS AT THORSBY

INFO: Village Office 780-789-3935 May 19 & 20 Hay Maker Rodeo 780-9852037 - Pancake Breakfast daily at Artic Spa Rec. Complex, Sat. slack 9 am, 5 pm rodeo; Sun. 2 pm rodeo., Sat. Parade noon in downtown core; street events; Social 7 pm at Com. Hall.

June 2 - Car Show & Bike Rodeo 780-237-6660 June 9 Ride for Dads Motorcycle stop on loop (1500 bikes) 1-3 p.m., pancake breakfast and other events for the day 780-237-6660 June 16 - Concert at Rec. Centre w/ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty Fri. Dec 7 Annual 'Old Fashioned Christmas in the Village - 6-9 p.m. w/all stores open; home baked goodies and refreshments, whole town lit up, Sleigh rides on Main Street, Bonfire, Gingerbread House competition, gift Basket draws, fireworks 9:30 pm. 780-915-0471

AT : VILLAGE AT PIGEON LAKE - see page 20-21

AT W ARBURG

INFO: (780) 848-2841

www.villageofwarburg.ca June 23 - Early Canada Day Celebrations - 8 a.m. pancakes, parade 10 a.m., Party in the Park 11 a.m. w/ Beef on a Bun, Demolition Derby 3 p.m.

780-848-2858; Market at Cultural Centre, fireworks

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Mid July - Annual Garden Tour- fundraiser for Communities in Bloom, 780-848-2858 Sept 29 Brad Johner Family Band - Com. Hall, 780-848-2858 Nov. 24 Christmas Bazaar, 780-848-2828

Your train is at the platform and adventure awaits

AT WINFIELD

Aug 10-12 Ugetuk Days Fair, Rodeos, & Slow Pitch Tourney, more events as below: • Aug 11 Fair events Pancake Breakfast 7:309:00 a.m., Bench show, Trade Show; kids events start 9:30 (1 p.m.

Magician show), Parade 10:30 a.m., 780-682-3758 • Rodeo at the Fair 780682-2273 - Aug 10 Free Family Night w/slack - Aug.11 Rough Stock Rodeo Buck-off - l pm; steak fry & dance - Aug. 12 CARA full event Rodeo 10a.m. by West of the 5th Rodeo Society

AT WESTEROSE

Sat. June 30 7th Annual Pigeon Lake Pedal, ‘pushing the cure for cancer’, begins at 8 am - Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, follow signs, register at www.albertacancer.ca/pig eonlakepedal2012 or call (780) 643-4418

AT WETASKIWIN

INFO. (780) 361-4433 www.wetaskiwin.ca June 1 - Boys & Girls Race for Kids June 8-10 Pioneer Days (780-352-8003) w/Pioneer Days Parade, & Rawhide Rodeo (780-352-2780)

ALBERTA PRAIRIE RAILWAY EXCURSIONS Phone 1-800-282-3994 or visit www.absteamtrain.com

June 9 & 10 History Road (Reynolds Alberta Museum) w/Ultimate Car Show.

July 1 - Canada Day: Pancake breakfast at Drill Hall; Fireworks at RAM Aug 4 & 5 - Wetaskiwin Air Show Aug TBA - Ladies out to Lunch Tea and

Fashion Show Aug. 25 - Toy Run sponsored by Wetaskiwin Transit and Lions Club Sept. 1-3 - Harvest Festival at Reynolds Alberta Museum Sept. 8 - Wetaskiwin Arts & Agricultural Festival - downtown

Est. 1903

“The Prettiest Little Town In Alberta” • East of Pigeon Lake on Hwy 616—10 min. drive • 65 Acres of Parks • Splash Park/Gazebo • Soccer/Baseball Facilities • Historical Bldgs. & Murals • Award Winning Museum • Antique /Store & Auction • Unique Businesses • Four Golf Courses in Area • Lit/Paved Walking Trails by Creek • & Much More!

E-mail: info@MilletTourism.ca Visit Website for a list of Attractions & Community Events.

MilletTourism.ca

(780) 387-5558 (Visitor Information Centre)

Come Play In Our Back Yard!

THINGS TO DO

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“The boys and I have gotten it shortened to just ‘Dang It’. I’ve kind of tried to get him used to his normal name again, but I’ve about given up. I figure that a person shouldn’t try to teach an old dog new tricks.

Just call him what he knows.”

I whistled and patted my leg.

“Here, Dang It.” Immediately the dog was by my side. I patted his beautiful golden head as Burke continued.

Dang It

By Daris Howard

H

ave you ever wondered how a farm dog gets its name? Well, let me explain it to you.

The other day I went to see a neighbor, Burke, who is a farmer.

As we sat visiting in his yard, I looked over to see a beautiful golden retriever that I hadn’t ever seen there before.

“New dog?” I asked.

“Not too new,” he replied.

“I’ve had him for about a year.”

“You training him for hunting or anything useful?” I asked.

“Heck, no. Not unless you count riding around in the back of the pickup useful. He’s good at that. That and gettin’ underfoot all of the time.”

“What’s his name?” I asked.

“Rufus,” came Burke’s reply.

“My wife named him.”

I whistled and patted my leg.

“Here, Rufus.” The dog only yawned and ignored me.

“I’m afraid he doesn’t recognize that name,” Burke said.

I was surprised that after a full year he wouldn’t know his name, and I had to know more.

“Why not?” I asked.

Burke reached up and scratched his head. “Well, what name he knows is kind of a long story. You see, we have a throw rug we put just outside our door so we can wipe our muddy feet on it before we come into the house. When Rufus was a pup, he would chew that rug to pieces, either that or drag it off somewhere and bury it or something.

Every time I stepped out the door and saw it chewed or gone, I would yell, ‘Dang it, you stupid dog!’ and he got to thinking that was his name.

“The problem is that we haven’t had the courage to tell my wife that we changed his name.

She still thinks it’s Rufus. She has tried to make friends with him. She will come out and call him, but he won’t come. Then

Quality Canadian Art & Handcrafts

Artist’s Co-op: Most artists from Pigeon Lake, others from Alberta, Sask. & B.C.

40 Village Drive

Village at Pigeon Lake 780-586-2582

Thesaurus Collision

Two trucks loaded with a thousand copies of Roget's Thesaurus collided as they left an Edmonton publishing house last Thursday, according to the Canadian Press.

Witnesses were stunned, startled, aghast, taken aback, stupefied . . .

Photo by Lorraine Lew

HUGE SELECTION of beads and beading supplies

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Private Parties

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she will turn and say, ‘Honey, will you call the dog.’ I will yell, ‘Dang it, Rufus, get over here,’ and he immediately comes. So she still thinks his name is Rufus, not realizing the first part of that is really his name.”

Buck Lake

As our conversation was ending, Burke said he needed to head out to work on a pivot. He slapped the side of his pickup.

“Dang It, let’s go boy.”

The golden retriever leaped into the back, and ran up to the front and stuck his head over the side. His tail was wagging as he anticipated a fun ride.

I, too, headed on my way, but I had one more stop before I headed home. I pulled into another farm yard, and the farmer came over to greet me. As we talked, I looked over and saw a young black lab chewing on a shoe.

“You got a new dog?” I asked.

“Yeah,” the farmer said. “Had ‘im for a few months now.”

“You going to make a hunting dog out of him?”

The farmer nodded. “Hoping to. In fact, his name is Pointer just for that reason.”

I whistled and patted my leg. “Here, Pointer. Here, boy.”

The dog ignored me and continued to chew on the shoe. The farmer grew disgusted. “Birdbrain, get your tail over here.” The dog immediately jumped up and trotted to us.

And with that, I knew his dog would soon be named “Birdbrain”, for that is how farm dogs get their names. * * *

Border Declaration

Finishing up our work at a trade show in Calgary, my coworker Maureen and I decided to go sightseeing across the border in Montana. While there, we went shopping and bought a few pieces of clay kitchenware.

Warning: Lake levels may be lower than shown since depths were taken in the past.

As we crossed back into Canada, a customs official asked if we had anything of value to report.

"Not really," Maureen replied, digging in her bag for the bean crock she had purchased.

Everyone around us froze as she continued, "I only bought a little pot."

Blaine Calkins Member of Parliament

Wetaskiwin

Bay 6A - 4612 50th Street PONOKA, AB T4J 1S7 Tel: (403) 783-5530 1-800-665-0865 Fax: (403) 783-5532 Email: calkins.b@parl.gc.ca Website: www.blainecalkinsmp.com

A Story to be read around the campfire.

The Lucky

Catch

By Mark Dalligan

T

he fish almost pulled Morris into the water. He had taken his eyes off the float to watch two dragonflies mating among the rushes in a rattle of black-veined wings.

Now he was kneeling on the grass, desperately gripping the rod and trying to adjust the drag on the reel before the line broke.

There was a big grin on his face. That dream of catching a really big fish was coming true.

Other anglers were spread out around the lake, including his father and elder brother. He could see his brother pointing to him and just caught distant laughter.

They probably thought he'd hooked the bottom again.

A hard tug and he was dragged nearer the bank. Morris finally managed to loosen the drag and

Cycle Caravan

By Lorraine Lew

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watched the fish take yards of line in a big run. He lifted the rod tip and started to reel some back in, but it was taken out again as swiftly.

The carp was enormous, a grey-scaled bulk the size of a small car. It was hundreds of years since the monks had first introduced him to their monastery fish farm, just a flash of silver amongst a cloud of other small fry. He'd escaped capture ever since, and now spent his time cruising the deep waters, moving closer to the bank when the warmer weather and the tourists arrived.

Younger fish went for the easy food the anglers brought, risking the hook and an ignoble return to the water after weighing and trophy photographs. The ancient survivor would have none of that, following a more natural diet of snails, young ducklings and, when he could get them, young children.

The carp jerked on the line again, watching the boy above stumble forward, enjoying the sport and waiting for the perfect moment to land his catch . . .

(END)

PHARMACY

Taylor’s Prescription Centre MON - SAT 9 am - 6 pm

Prescriptions •Magazines Toys • Vitamins & Herbs Personal Care Items •Greeting Cards• Veterinary Supplies

4902 Hankin St.

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Leibel’s Pharmacy

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In the Village Market

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Modest Income

"Darling," said the young man to his new bride. "Now that we are married, do you think you will be able to live on my modest income?"

"Of course, dearest, no trouble," she answered. "But what will you live on?"

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Pieces of the Past

Antiques

Has Moved!

Same great selection of fine British, European & Canadian antique furniture at great prices await you in our new larger store at:

6569 Gateway Blvd.

Edmonton (behind Truck Outfitters) Open 7 days a week.

(780) 989-2522

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Pigeon Lake

Warning: Lake levels may be lower than shown since depths were taken in the past.

Amazing People

By Guy Belleranti

K

eep your ears tuned. No, not to gossip, but to the amazing people all around you. For instance, have you heard about: …the waiter who was arrested for serving hot food? …the palm reader who always asked for a hand out? …the electrician who wanted to keep up on current events? …the surgeon who interned as a telephone operator? …the piano tuner who changed careers and became a locksmith because he knew his keys? …the star pitcher who gave his fiancé a baseball diamond? … the fair-minded eavesdropper who listened to both sides?

ANTIQUES & GIFTS SEE ALSO• Blue Heron Artists P13

…the cook who promised he could keep a secret but then spilled the beans all over the table?

…the pickpocket who had the gift of grab?

…the mountain climber who was in peak condition? …the child who took up the violin and was sued for malpractice? …the archaeologist whose house burned down? He had to find new digs. …the seven foot basketball center who had to wear three and one half pairs of shoes? …the bald man who went to a haunted house — he'd heard it would be a hair-raising experience?

ANTIQUES & GIFTS

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— a c o z y c a mp gro u n d

By Lori Feldberg

As

we paddled our rubber dinghy on Battle Lake, I was enthralled by the profusion of lily pads with their upright yellow flowers.

Battle Lake and its Weteaskiwin County-run campground is a favourite for us. Its small size gives it a cozy, friendly feeling. It does not boast site water or electricity; however the bathroom facilities have toilets and a shower. When out 'roughing it', that is all you really need to accompany the stunning beauty of the place.

The haunting call of the Loon commonly drifts across the still lake, along with the intermittent 'plop' of fish jumping out of the water.

We prefer to camp weekdays, especially avoiding the long weekends. We often stroll

through the quiet campground greeting other campers, some strangers, others familiar.

Sometimes we stop to chat. This is one of the ways we enjoy the peace and quiet while other campers go fishing.

We enjoy hiking through the bush on a boardwalk laid down years ago.

Sign posts educate about nature along the way.

On one of our hikes, a violent crashing sound told us we had disturbed a deer, while smaller animals were heard to be scurrying through the undergrowth.

Fishermen's voices, as well as melodious bird calls, can be heard from far out on the water. It is also common to hear the muted whoops and shouts from the 4H camp across the lake.

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Chess Playing Dog

A man went to visit a friend and was amazed to find him playing chess with his dog. He watched the game in astonishment for a while.

"I can hardly believe my eyes!" he exclaimed. "That's the smartest dog I've ever seen."

"Nah, he's not so smart," the friend replied. "I've beaten him three games out of five."

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What is noticeably not heard, is the roar of motorboats.

Instead, motors softly purr, since the low speed limit on the lake keeps the waters from being churned up and muddied. Speed limits also allow for peaceful fishing and canoeing around the lake.

In spring, the loud croaking of the frogs is music to sleep by. Occasionally you can hear a tree fall (yes, if a tree falls in the forest, someone will hear it!). We never did see a beaver in all our camping trips to Battle Lake, though there was plenty of evidence of their downed trees and 'slides' along the bank.

If you haven't yet experienced Battle Lake, take time to visit this summer!

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Shades of Tanning

Before going on vacation, I went to a tanning salon. I was under the lights so long that the protective shades I wore left a big white circle around each eye.

Gazing at myself in the mirror the next day, I thought, "Man, I look like a clown."

I had almost convinced myself that I was over-reacting until I got in line at the grocery store. I felt a tug at my shirt and looked down to see a toddler staring up at me.

He asked, "Are you giving out balloons?"

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Battle Lake

Warning: Lake levels may be lower than shown since depths were taken in the past.

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Village at Pigeon Lake - A Hidden Treasure

The Village At Pigeon Lake . . . Alberta's Amazing Hidden Treasure Located just off the south end of Pigeon Lake on Highway 13, The Village features some of the most outstanding urban amenities you will find in all of Alberta.

Anchored by the Village Market. . . the Village own fireplace or out on the balcony. Satellite TV and At Pigeon Lake is a one stop destination for pretty much every need. The market is stocked with the freshest meats, vegetables and goodies. No need to pick up your groceries before heading to the lake.

Stock Up. . . at Western Spirits, another true gem!

The shelves are filled with all your drinkable favorites and maybe some you haven't tried yet!

No Worries . . . when you can get all your prescriptions, medicines and personal items at Leibel's Pharmacy.

Shop. . . at the Country Sampler where Country Charm meets Urban Chic". The Sampler also features a myriad of products to entice the senses. If you ever needed to find that little something to put in someone's gift box then the Country Sampler certainly has it.

Down The Boardwalk. . . you'll find The Clothing Store stocked with women's clothing to fit your mood and social schedule. Casual to special occasion, the store carries a number of the hottest brands, and offers even more now due to a recent expansion.

Relax . . . at the Village Creek Country Inn - a hotel that guests seek out for its outstanding features and amenities. It is one of those perfectly cut diamonds that jewelers love to term "brilliant". For travelers who like to golf, boat on the lake or waterski, the Inn offers a cozy hideaway for kicking back after a big day.

Relax in front of your

high speed internet keep you entertained and ensure you are never out of touch — unless you want to be!

Business or personal retreats are a specialty.

Pamper Yourself . . . at Essentials Spa & Wellness. Great time and care is taken to to make your experience a wonderful one. Guests from far and wide flock here for some very special pampering...on a repeat basis.

Great Food . . . at four eateries to sample. If casual eating is in your future, then Daisy McBeans Ice Cream and Coffee Shop provides some tasty choices.

If you are looking for more of a sit-down experience, then the newly expanded Village Pizza & Subs offers some very notable cuisine plus they are now licensed.

Similarly, the Eco-Cafe has established itself as a real star on the culinary circuit. The Eco packs them in with mouth watering 'eco-friendly' fare. Both small and large groups invariably rave about the food.

You can also sample some mouth watering mediterranean fire grilled chicken and ribs at the new Pappa's Cookhouse, a fully licensed restaurant & lounge.

Find. . . unique treasures of Hand Crafted items from Canadian artisans in the Blue Heron Gallery, located beside ATB Financial. . . another gem!

Essential Services. . . such as a hair studio, a bank, a walk-in medical clinic, a chiropractor & laundry facilities make you feel right at home.

When you fall in love with the area Royal Lepage/Parkland Agencies can help you find your dream cottage or home.

If you're looking for a permanent home to park your RV then Dorchester Ranch RV & Golf Resort can help you find a breathtaking location!

Take time to explore all of the hidden gems at the Village at Pigeon Lake!

Visit www.villageatpigeonlake.com or Call 780-586-2332 for details.

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Village at Pigeon Lake - Events 2012 Tailgate Sales 11 AM - 4 PM May 19/June 16/July 28/August 18/Sept 08 Everything from hand crafted birdhouses to gently used items.

Come on out and bargain your way through this fun event. There's something for everyone, bring the whole family!

Registration Information: Vendors call 780-586-2332 to reserve your stall. The cost is $20.00 per stall or $50.00 if you book all 5 sales. (non refundable) Payments must be made in The Village Office (above The Clothing Store) every Thursday prior to each event.

Vendors, bring your vehicle, tents or tables to Heron Point across from the ATB. IMPORTANT NOTE: Vendors who pay in advance for their stalls will receive reserved stall numbers. Set up no earlier than 9:30 AM.

Canada Day Celebration July 1, 11 AM -3 PM Bring the whole family out to the Village to celebrate Canada Day. Kids can participate in our bike decorating contest where they could win a new bike. • $2.00 gets you a Village Treasure Bag filled with bike decorating supplies. Join a parade led by the Ma-Me-O Legion and followed by the children's bike parade. The cost is $5.00 ea or just $20.00 for over 4 children. Each child will get a treasure bag to collect the hidden treasures they find on the hunt!

Bounce on the giant Pirate Ship bounce house, get popcorn, free balloons, face painting & ice cream . . . so much fun for kids of all ages!

Recycle Book Sale July 7, 11 AM - 3 PM Back by popular demand our Recycle Book Sale event is extremely popular. Donate your gently used books (no Harlequin or readers digest condensed

please)... all proceeds go to the Pigeon Lake Public Library. Then come to the event at The Village and purchase books at a large discounted price. This is a great place to stock up on books for the cottage, there~ always something for everyone!

Please bring all donated books to The Village Office, you can leave at the bottom of the stairs. Call Jean Glasier for more detailed info. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Kids Petting Zoo & Barrel Train Ride July 14, 11 AM - 3 PM Bring the kids out to pet and interact with some friendly farm animals. Ride around the Village on the barrel train, jump in the bounce house and more.

Balloons, popcorn and fun for everyone!

Enjoy pizza by the slice and ice cream at Daisy McBeans!

Thrill Of The Grill BBQ Competition & Pig Roast July 21 11 am - 3 PM Try your hand at winning the honor of BBQ King/Queen of Pigeon Lake. Competitors will grill up steaks and be judged by various Pigeon Lake dignitaries like the Summer Villages Mayors and more.

Steaks provided by The Village Market/AG Foods.

Prizes & Trophies.

Entry Fee $5.00, includes your steak.

Winners take home cash & prizes and an official 'Thrill Of The Grill' BBQ apron.

Also, we're having a PIG ROAST! See how this BBQ technique is done and

Visit www.villageatpigeonlake.com or Call 780-586-2332 for details.

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Village at Pigeon Lake - Events 2012 sample the real thing!

We're cooking up a whole pig so come on out and get a taste of Village BBQ! DJ entertainment, kids have fun with face painting, balloons and a bouncing in the giant Pirate Ship. Fun for the whole family!

Kids Pirate Party & Giant Treasure Hunt Aug. 4: 11 AM - 3 PM Kids.. .you're all invited. Join us for the 4th annual Pirates Of Pigeon Lake Party ... designed for kids of all ages. We’re gathering on Treasure Island (Town Centre) to start a rip roaring swash buckling adventure party. $4.00 will get you a treasure bag that you can use to collect the hidden treasures you find on the hunt! Bounce on the giant Pirate Ship bounce house, get popcorn, free balloons, face painting & ice cream.

The party ends at 3PM with a giant pinnate filled with candy.. .so much fun for kids of all ages!

Treasure Hunt starts at 11:00AM, Hope to see you all here!

Art Walk On The Boardwalk August 11, 11AM - 3PM Looking For Some Unique Art? Have an eye for art?

Check out our local pieces, you'll be amazed at the talent we have in our own back yard. Walk the boardwalk and find your perfect piece. Free face painting & balloons for the kids, popcorn & kids bounce on the bounce house for FREE! All local artists welcome. Featuring some artists from our own Blue Heron Gallery! ARTISTS: Call 780-586-2332 to reserve your table or register online, just $20.00/Table. Limited spots available.. .book now! Artists Set Up 9:30 AM

Show & Shine August 25 11 AM - 3 PM WOW, What A Car Show!

Bring the whole family out to this fantastic car show. Vote for your favorite cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Also featuring Trike Zone Trikes & Scooters.

Live remote with Lite 95.7 Radio, hot dogs, popcorn and more. Kids have fun with face painting, balloons and a bouncing in the giant Pirate Ship!

Cash & Trophy prizes. $10.00 registration fee, includes lunch. Fundraising for Bosom Buddies.

Participants Call 1-877-688-0006 for Show & Shine Hotel Specials, come Friday and stay at The Village.

Pigeon Lake Festival Of Trees Nov. 15 - Nov.30 Come on out to The Village and take in the spectacular display of trees, wreaths and table centerpieces.

Purchase tickets to win your favorites.

Fundraising for Pigeon Lake Santa~ Elves. Trees on display from November 15th to 30th

Christmas In The Village Nov. 23 - 24 Celebrate a Country Tradition at The Village. Horse Drawn Hay Rides, Fireworks, Shopping Specials, Fashion & Cooking Demonstrations, Yoga, Christmas Craft, Christmas Dinner and Gala and more. Hotel packages available.

Early Bird Specials.

Check our website at www.villageatpigeonlake.com/ Christmas-ln-TheVillage for details.

Visit www.villageatpigeonlake.com or Call 780-586-2332 for details.

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Village at Pigeon Lake - Business Directory SHOP

HEALTH

• Blue Heron Artists &

Artisans ~ Canadian Art & Hand Crafted Products (780) 586-2582 • Country Sampler ~ Where Country Charm Meets Urban Chic (780) 586-3889 • Leibel’s Pharmacy ~ Pigeon Lake Items (780) 586-0796 • The Clothing Store ~ Where Fashion & Style Meet With YOU In Mind (780) 586-0789 • Village Market ~ Fully Stocked Super Store (780) 586-3860 • Western Spirits ~ Fully Stocked Liquor Store (780) 586-3835

DINE

• Daisy McBeans ~ Cinnamon Buns, Fresh Pies, Lunch Specials (780) 586-0771 • ECOcafe A Unique Dining Experience (780) 586-2627 • Pappa's Cookhouse ~ Mediterranean fire-grilled chicken & ribs (780) 586-2277 • Village Pizza & Subs The Best Pizza Out There, Sit Down Restaurant, Now Licensed, (780) 586-3838

• Pigeon Lake Chiropractic ~ In The Professional Building (780) 586-6262 • Pigeon Lake Denture Centre ~ In The Professional Building (780) 586-2044 • Pigeon Lake Medical Clinic ~ In The Professional Building (780) 586-2272 • Leibel’s Pharmacy ~ Prescriptions (780) 586-0796

STAY

• Village Creek Country Inn ~ Nature Created The View. .. We Create The Experience, 35 Unique Cozy Rooms, 3 Meeting Rooms, Affordable Retreat Packages for Business & Personal, Weddings, Family Reunions, Corporate Christmas Parties Toll FREE: 1-877-688-0006 Local (780) 586-0006

SPA & BEAUTY

• Essentials Spa & Wellness ~ Change Your Focus & Unwind (780) 586-2880 • Rural Roots Hair Studio ~ Hair Care For The Entire Family (780) 586-3550

BUSINESS

• ATB Financial ~ Where There’s A Way (780) 586-3803 • Pigeon Lake Regional Chamber Of Commerce ~ Promoting Our Business Community (780) 586-6263 • Post Office ~ In the Village Market (780) 586-3860 • VPL Developments ~ Village Office Above The Clothing Store (780) 586-2332

REAL ESTATE

• Royal LePage, Parkland Agencies ~ Helping You Is What We Do (780) 586-2210 • Dorchester Ranch RV & Golf Resort ~ Developing a Unique Recreation & Golf Resort (780) 586-2533

Visit www.villageatpigeonlake.com or Call 780-586-2332 for details.

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Flat Tires and Headlights

A

Worker Ants

trucker came into a truck stop cafe and placed his order.

He asked for three flat tires, a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards. The new waitress, not wanting to appear stupid, went to the kitchen and said to the cook, “This guy out there just ordered three flat tires, a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards? What does he think this place is, an auto parts store?”

The cook explained. “Three flat tires mean three pancakes; a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up; and a pair of running boards are two slices of crisp bacon!”

“Oh. . .ok!” said the blonde.

She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer.

The trucker asked, “What are the beans for?”

She replied, “I thought while you were waiting for the flat tires, headlights and running boards, you might as well gas up!”

- submitted by Helen Atkinson

The teacher was giving her class of seven-yearolds a natural history lesson. "Worker ants," she told them, "can carry pieces of food five times their own weight. What do you conclude from that?"

One child was ready with the answer: "They don't have a union." * * *

Never short change a skunk, because it’s bound to raise a stink.

Career Day

"What's your father's occupation?" asked the teacher on the first day of the new academic year.

"He's a magician, Ma'am," said little Johnny.

"How interesting.

What's his favorite trick?"

"He saws people in half."

"Wow! Now, next question. Any brothers or sisters?"

"One half brother and two half sisters."

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MANDY’S

Fashion & Footwear For Women We carry the brands you love: 1PYNS BTWaP] >]M ?ZTY_ IP]Z 2L]]PWT ?TNLOTWWd 5]PYNS 3]P^^TYR 2ZW`XMTL C]TMLW B[Z]_^bPL] Cedar Waxwing By Myrna Pearman

Fashion and Footwear that is perfect for everyday and everywhere.

Blackstone Mini Golf & Family Park 1

South Pigeon Lake

Mini Golf Gold Panning Tetherball Volleyball Soccer Picnics Norris Beach Rd. - off Hwy. 13, 1 block North of The Village

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403-843-4414 mandysstore@gmail.com Located down the hall at the Rimbey Co-op Mall

Located in a scenic area two miles from Pigeon Lake where camping, boating and fishing are easily accessible.

Try our challenging course — Great for your short game.

• 9 holes • Grass Greens • Clubhouse • Food Service • Licensed Lounge • Power Carts • Equipment Rental

Par 3 Golf Course 3

4 km East of Ma-M Me-O O Beach, North of Hwy 780 & 13A Junction

Men’s Night - Wednesdays Ladies Night - Thursdays

Reservations Required on Weekends 2920 (780) 586-2

W I L LO W G R E E N S G o l f R e s o r t 18 holes of challenging golf in a scenic country atmosphere overlooking Pigeon Lake.

Come and enjoy the challenge.

Licensed • Snack Bar Rentals • Power Carts Tournament/Catering

(780) 586-2071

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Call for Tee Times • 3 km west of The Village at Pigeon Lake to #771, then 7 km N.

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Cruisin’

By Donna McVittie

(Email your photos to us - see Pg.5)

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(780) 586-2254

Black Bull Golf Resort

1-866-586-2254

Driving Range • Rentals • Pro Shop Licensed Dining • 100 Stall R.V. Park Tuesdays

2 for 1

with cart $89 + GST Across from The Village at Pigeon Lake, 5 km west of Ma-Me-O Beach. www.blackbullgolf.com 5

18 Hole Championship Course & 9 Hole Executive Course

A Scenic & Challenging Course located on the north edge of Breton.

BRETON GOLF COURSE Deer Crossing

9 Holes • Par 37 • Grass Greens • Mature treed setting • Clubs, Cart & Power Cart Rentals • Licensed Restaurant and Deck • Barbeque Facilities • Tournament Bookings • RV Park • Horseshoe Pits

(780) 696-3531 • 1 hour SW of Edmonton on Hwy 20 • www.village.breton.ab.ca 6

D O R C H E S T E R G O L F C LU B

(780) 586-2350

18 HOLE

GOLF COURSE

. . . overlooking the beautiful Battle River Valley

• Campground next door • Pro Shop • Snack Bar • Licensed • Cart Rentals

7 km south of The Village at Pigeon Lake

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BUCK LAKE Hardware For ALL Your

CAMPING Needs

BUCK LAKE

MON-SAT 8-6 SUN 10-4

(780) 388-2450

Sandcastle Project

By Patti Lynn

(Email your photos to us - see Pg.5)

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Ph: 780.388.3060

Rest: 780.388.3820

18 hole mature golf course Fully stocked Pro Shop Tournament facilities RV park with overflow area Firewood sales Hotel - year round Restaurant & lounge with full menu service - year round

Located on Hwy 22, 1 mile south of the Hwy 13 intersection 8

Gull G ull Lake Golf Course 9 HOLE EXECUTIVE PAR 3

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Alder Flats A dult/Child Tournament Tournament July 20 /2012 Pr o AM - July 21 /2012

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Tee Times • Tournaments BBQ • Lessons Located at the Fully Stocked Pro Shop northwest end of Gull Lake on Hwy 771

(403) 843-3322

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Twin Lake

By Donna McVittie

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Pet Bills

While waiting at the veterinarian's office, I overheard two women chatting about their dogs.

"What's your dog's name?" asked the first woman.

"Well, we used to call her Pork Chop," answered the second lady. "But after the vet bills we've had for her, we now call her Filet Mignon."

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Warning: Lake levels may be lower than shown since depths were taken in the past.

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WATER, SEPTIC & MORE

Look WAY Up

By Leslie Carmichael

L

ook up — look waaay up.

Away from the light pollution of the cities, we can see just how magnificent the night sky is. Stars, planets, constellations, galaxies and the Milky Way decorate the darkness with a billion points of light.

To begin your astronomical journey, you will have to wait until quite late in the evening.

Since Canada is so far above the equator, the Earth's axial tilt means that we have long twilights and short nights in the summer.

Around the summer solstice (June 21), it may not even get dark enough to see stars, but later in the summer it will be easier.

Millions of stars are visible to the naked eye, but for those who wish a closer look, binoculars are a good investment.

If you wish to buy a telescope, buy it based on aperture (diameter of the lens or mirror) rather than on power.

Another necessity is a solid mount, so that your view is not wobbly. Good telescopes, along with advice, can be found at sci-

ence centres, science stores and via the internet.

The view through any telescope will not match those pretty pictures that you see in magazines. Expect what you see to be small, fuzzy and white. But it will

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For Groceries, SEE ALSO

Farmers’ Markets BASHAW

(780) 877-2598 Ag Building Tuesdays 3:30 pm- 6 pm May - Sept

BENTLEY

(403) 748-4809 Curling Rink, 5218-50 St. Saturdays 1:30pm - 3:30pm May 19 to Sept. 1

BUCK LAKE

MA-ME-O BEACH Flea Market (780) 789-2045 Sundays 10 am - 3 pm starts May 20

MILLET (780) 387-4442 Millet Agri-plex, 5290 - 45 Ave. Wednesdays, 4 - 7 pm May 2 - Dec. 19

PONOKA

(780) 682-2269 Community Center Sat. 10 am- 1 pm May 19 - Sept. 1

(780) 783-6776 Arena Complex, Curling Rink, Wed. 9 am - 1 pm May - September

LAKEDELL

RIMBEY

SEE advertisement below (780) 621-0763 Lakedell Ag Centre Fri. 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Fridays May 18- Sept. 7

• AJ’s Trading Post P37 • Western Spirits P33

SYLVAN LAKE

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THORSBY

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WETASKIWIN

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tions, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Libra and Virgo will be on an arc near the horizon from East to West.

As we move further into the summer, these constellations will shift eastward and a bit north.

The next thing you might notice are planets. . . . continued from Page 29

still be a "wow" moment!

If you want to look at a star chart while you are stargazing, use a red-filtered flashlight so you don't ruin your night vision. To make one, secure a piece of red cellophane around the bright end of a small ordinary flashlight.

What will you see up there?

First of all, you will see stars.

Lots of them! Our solar system is located on the outside tail of our own spiral galaxy, which we call the Milky Way. It appears as a glowing band of hazy stars that arcs across the sky from the direction of the constellation Sagittarius.

Constellations are stars that appear to have formed a pattern of sorts. Stars vary in size and brightness (magnitude), and larger stars that are billions of kilometers away appear to be grouped with closer, smaller stars. Our ancestors gave these constellations names and created stories about them to explain their presence in our night sky. These shapes may not be immediately obvious to our modern eyes, but if you use your imagination, you may be able to see what they saw.

As an example, at midnight on July 15, you will see Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (the Big and Little Dippers) and the "W" of Cassiopeia near the Northern Horizon. As well, the hero Hercules will be close to the middle of the sky, as will Cygnus (the swan). Lyra will be directly above. The Zodiacal constella-

Stars twinkle, because of the thickness of our planet's atmosphere and their distance from us makes them shift slightly in our eyesight.

Planets are much closer, so they don't twinkle.

There are eight planets in our solar system (nine, if you count Pluto, which was demoted to dwarf planet status in 2006). This year, we are lucky to have Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn making an appearance. With a telescope,

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At night, you will be able to see the planets lined up in a curve from the horizon. This is called the ecliptic plane, on which all the planets orbit the sun.

At certain times of the year, we can also see meteor showers (falling or shooting stars). These are usually pieces of rock from asteroids. Once a meteor lands on

Photo by Donna McVittie

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Earth, its name changes to meteorite.

Most are very small and burn up during their passage through our atmosphere, due to friction.

During the summer, Aquarids and Perseids (so called because they seem to come from the constellations of Aquarius and Perseus) will streak across the sky, from late night until dawn.

There are hundreds of man-made satellites orbiting our planet, which appear as moving points of light.

You may even be lucky enough to see the International Space Station zooming across the sky.

Our sun is also a star, but one should never look at it directly! If you wish to study our star, cut a pinhole in a piece of cardboard and look at the image it produces on the ground. You may wish to obtain a sun telescope called a Sunspotter for a better view of sunspots and other solar events.

Happy stargazing!

To make a simple planisphere (star chart), follow the instructions at this website: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/docs/ education/planisphere_e.pdf

Dragonfly

By Vivian Busat

Wizard Lake

Jubilee Park Campground LOCATED OFF HWY 39 ON SECONDARY HWY 795, 15 MINUTES SOUTH OF CALMAR

Camping

$26/night - Unserviced $35/night - Power (2-week rates available)

Boat Launch Firewood Playground Shower Facilities Swimming Day Use 78 Unserviced & 33 Power Sites

For Information call (780) 985-2499

Wizard Lake

Warning: Lake levels may be lower than shown since depths were taken in the past.

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Military Surplus

A Bandit At My

Door

* Tents * Vests * Hats * Coats * Knives * Camping Gear * Bags * Pins * Gloves * Camouflage * And Much More

By Kerry Hodgson

It

was hot. The heat from the day's record high temperature lingered. The lazy breeze that passed through the screen door did nothing to cool my tiny abode.

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It was well past sunset and Jessie Jean should be home by now.

I didn't like her staying out late at night, but no matter how many times I tried to enforce a curfew, I knew she would arrive when it suited her.

"There you are," I said as I heard a familiar ping, ping, ping.

It was Jessie's custom to announce her arrival with this tune as her claws plucked the mesh of the screen. This was my cue to open the door for her grand entrance.

Every bit the regal feline, she would march over the threshold, head held high, as if she were parading before a throng of patriotic subjects.

"Where have you been?" I asked, before opening the door.

Ping.

"You're late, young lady."

Ping, ping.

"It's after dark."

Ping, ping, ping, ping. The tempo varied from the norm.

I moved toward the door and the shadowy figure sitting on the porch. As I reached for the latch, I lowered my eyes toward the bottom of the screen.

I stopped short when my eyes connected with the big brown ones that pleaded with me to be let in.

The problem — the creature on the other side of the screen was not my beloved pet, but a baby raccoon!

- END

© Jonny Hawkins

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ACROSS: 1. nada, zilch 4. and others (L) 8. short toboggan?

12. Shakespeare: 'Much ___ About Nothing' 13. nasty Roman emperor 14. TV's rescue dog: 'The Littlest ___' 15. AB town: Rocky ___ House 17. massage therapist offers back _____ 18. venerable Aboriginal 19. Northern Aboriginal group 21. old-style soap 23. cows make milk in 'the ____ place!'

27. Century 21 will buy or ___ real estate 30. old song:" ___ She Sweet?"

33. beverage available at local pub 34. large serving plate 35. ___-Magnon man 36. Romanian city: ___ Julia 37. certain nuclear apparatus (abb) 38. a fellow 39. baby chicken's favourite word 40. Watch calf roping at this event.

42. get a massage at this place 44. this waterfowl has haunting call 47. very agitated!!

CROSSWORD

By Colleen

51. boats may ___ on Pigeon Lake 54. spend your ___ at Pigeon Lake 56. shield's ornamental band 57. ___ College in S. England 58. Bugs Bunny: "What's up, ____ ?"

59. observed: had ___ 60. sci-fi movie:' ___ Cop' 61. right-angled building extension

by Colleen McNaught of Bentley

DOWN: 1. everybody has one!

2. Do you watch 'Canadian ____’?

3. noisy 4. door, passageway 5. Earl Gray is one kind 6. parched 7. TVs ‘The ____ Ranger & Tonto' 8. 'cut to ribbons' 9. singer: ___ Rawis 10. tide will ___ & flow 11. common microcomputer term (abb) 16. Can. singer: ____ Furtado 20. a cashew is one 22. every; individual 24. TV's Roy Rogers &_____ Evans 25. Central European waterway: ____ River 26. harvest 27. supernova: exploding ____

28. therefore (L.) 29. culinary pork fat?

31. Johnny Cash tune: 'Ballad of ___ Hayes' 32. canine novel: ' ____ Trials' 36. to disengage: pull ___ 38. dove/pigeon lingo 41. TV talk show host: ____ De Generes 43. Elton John plays one 45. song: 'Somewhere ____ the Rainbow'

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46. certain defence assn. (abb) 48. assistant 49. craftsman's gadget 50. included (abb) 51. Disaster Call (abb) 52. song: ‘___ You Going to San Francisco?’

53. Paris within ___deFrance region 55. corn kernels grow on it Answers Page 36

Davis

Veterinary Services Dr. Greg W. Davis, D.V. M. On Call 24 HRS • Cell: (780) 361-9225

(780) 352-5740 MON - FRI 8 am - 5:30 pm SAT 9 am - 2 pm Located: 3 miles W. of Falun on Hwy13 then 1/2 mi. N. on Hwy13A

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Pigeon Lake Provincial Park & Zeiner Campground ADVISORY RE: 2012 CONSTRUCTION Pigeon Lake Provincial Park & Zeiner Campground OPEN ON MAY 17, 2012.

Facilities that are open at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park during 2012 are: • A Loop of Pigeon Lake Campground • Pigeon Day Use Area • the new shower building • boat launch Pigeon Lake Campground-A Loop will operate for the 2012 season as 100% reservations only. Contact Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca online or phone 1-877-537-2757.

Zeiner Campground will be a combination of first come-first served and reservation.

Firewood will be sold in Pigeon Lake Campground and Zeiner Campground during specific times (to be determined).

The Pigeon Lake Campground sewage dump station is closed for 2012.

Please proceed to Zeiner Campground's dump station prior to arriving at Pigeon Lake Campground. There is a $3 charge to use the dumpstation facilities.

The food concession is closed for 2012. No group camping is offered for the 2012 season.

For more information, please call Zeiner Campground at 780-389-2394 or Pigeon Lake Campground 780-586-2644.

PIGEON LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK LOOP A

ZEINER CAMPGROUND

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Can You Decipher This?

By Colleen McNaught

After you've found all the words listed below (they're spelled forward or backward, vertically or horizontally - but NOT diagonally), you’ll be able to decipher what the leftover letters create. Clue: You’ll see this event at the Ponoka Stampede.

Since some letters may be used in more than one word, it's suggested that you circle letters individually.

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Healthy Coyote

By Myrna Pearman

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County of Wetaskiwin — No. 10 Parks (780) 352-3321

TWIN LAKES PARK 2 miles E of Winfield on Hwy13

• Camping • No hook-ups • Fishing • Wood available •No motors on boats

Contact: County of Wetaskiwin (780) 352-3321

BUCK LAKE PARK

SW end of Hamlet of Buck Lake • Camping •No hook-ups • Trailer Dumping • Excellent Fishing • Wood available • Pay showers & washrooms Contact: Romelda McComb

(780) 621-6856

RED DEER LAKE PARK 35 km SE of Wetaskiwin • Camping • No hook-ups • Boating • Trailer Dumping • Wood available

Contact: County of Wetaskiwin (780) 352-3321

MOUND RED PARK

11 miles SW of Falun • Camping • No hook-ups • Trout Fishing • Wood available • No motors on boats • Group camping

Contact: Colleen Kennedy (780) 586-3508

COAL LAKE-SOUTH PARK 6 miles E. of Wetaskiwin on Hwy13 • Camping (no hook-ups) • fishing • boating • free wood • outhouses

Contact: Pamela Rideout (780) 352-1830 or (780) 335-2434

BATTLE LAKE PARK

7 miles W of Westerose • Camping • No hook-ups • Fishing • Trailer dumping • Boating (10km/h max) • Pay showers & washrooms • Wood available Resident Caretakers: Ken & Pat Goodale (780) 586-0722

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Nestled in the heart of the province, you’ll find Alberta’s premier corn maze and family adventure farm. With new experiences every year, don’t look any further for farmtastic fun at an affordable price for the WHOLE family.

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