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Cover photo by Myrna Pearman

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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

Harbercraft Boats

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

SUMMER EVENTS Calmar Fair Days & Mega Market AUG. 15, 16, 17 2014

Events on FRI.AUG.16

Movie Night TBA

Events on SAT.AUG.17

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 Calmar is located only minutes from the International Airport, Leduc and Edmonton

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PIGEON LAKE & AREA VISITOR GUIDE

Services Directory...................................... 6 Events & Things to Do.............................. 7-16 Town of Millet........................................... 8-9 Campgrounds & Lake Communities............. 10 Map - Campgr. & Lake Communities............. 13 Buck Lake Map......................................... 16 Accommodations......................................... 18-19 Pigeon Lake Map...................................... 20 Greenhouse & U-Pick.............................. 21 Pharmacies................................................. 22 Village at Pigeon Lake Pullout................ 23-26 Golfing Map & Golf Courses................... 28-31 Construction.............................................. 33 Battle Lake Map....................................... 34 Twin Lake Map........................................ 36 Groceries & Liquor.................................. 37 Home Living............................................ 38-39 Crossword.................................................. 40 Wizard Lake Map/Campground............ 41 PigeonLake Prov. Park/Zeiner Campground 42-43 Word Search ............................................ 44 County of Wetaskiwin Parks................... 45 Farmers’ Markets..................................... 46

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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. Visitor Centres in Alberta distribute copies to travellers. Contact us if you have suggestions for future content or wish to advertise.

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SERVICES 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 3 Pigeon Online 40 The Village at Pigeon Lake 23 Town of Calmar 2 ACCOMMODATION Pigeon Lake B&B 18 Rundle’s Mission 19 Sonja’s B&B 18 Sundquist Homestead 18 ANTIQUES & GIFTS Backstreet Gifts 38 Past Connections 38 Ponderosa City 6 Sisters Roadside Tr. 39 ATTRACTIONS AB Central Railway 16 Central AB Raceways 2 Edmonton Int. Raceway 4 Lacombe Corn Maze 47 Rundle’s Mission 19 AUTO SALES/SERVICE Uncle Ben’s RV & Auto 2 Westerose Automotive 35 BOAT SALES Baotmart 11 Uncle Ben’s RV & Auto 2

BOTTLE DEPOT Falun Bottle Depot 13 CAMP & RETREAT CENTRE Covenant Bay Bible Camp 42 CAMPGROUNDS

& LAKE COMMMUNITIES

- see page 10 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Pigeon Lake Chamber 35 CLOTHING Butterfly Boutique 9 Mandy’s Fashions 29 Ponderosa City 6 CONTRUCTION Stone Age Contracting 33 DRILLING Bar-K Drilling 32 EVENTS - see pages 7-14 FURNISHINGS Backstreet Gifts 38 Past Connections 38 Ponderosa City 6 Sisters Roadside Tr. 39 GIFTS see Antiques & Gifts (above) GOLFING - see pages 28-31 GREENHOUSE Holly’s Greenhouse 21

GROCERIES/MARKETS AJ’s Trading Post 37 Gone Green Farms 15 Lakedell Farm. Mkt. 46 Rimbey Farm Mkt. 46 Sylvan Lake Farm. Mkt. 46 HARDWARE Buck Lake Hardware 28 Hanson’s Paint&Decor 4 HEALTH & WELLNESS Body Connections 17 HOME DECOR Backstreet Gifts 38 Past Connections 38 Ponderosa City 6 Sisters Roadside Tr. 39 LIQUOR STORE Millet Liquor Store 9 Western Spirits 37 MILITARY SURPLUS The King’s Coat 20 POLITICIAN Blaine Calkins 32 Diana McQueen 17 MOTORSPORTS Trikezone 4 PAINT & DECOR Hanson’s Paint&Decor 4 Recovery Renos 7 PHARMACY Calmar Pharmacy 22 Leibel’s Pharmacy 22 Royal Care Guardian 22 PROPANE Midwest Propane 5 PUBLICATIONS Saley Publications 34 QUILTING & SEWING Country Stitches 39 RACETRACK Central AB Raceways 2 Edmonton Int. Raceway 4

PONDEROSA CITY

REALTOR Charlene Plant 11 Christine McFarland 31 RECREATION AB Central Railway 16 Central AB Raceways 2 City of Wetaskiwin 12 Gone Green Farms 15 Lakedell Rec. Complex 15 Manluk Centre Aquatics 3 Millet Museum 8 Ponderosa City 6 Town of Millet 8 RENOVATIONS Recovery Renos 7 ROOFING Taurus Contracting 33 RV SALES & SERVICE Lacombe RV 5 Parkview RV Centre 48 Techno Solve Inc. 27 Trailblazer RV Centre 47 Uncle Ben’s RV & Auto 2 SADDLES & TACK Ponderosa City 6 U-PICK Pipestone Berry Farm 21 VETERINARY Davis Veterinary 40 WATER WELLS Bar-K Drilling 32

• Amish & Log Furniture • Home Decor • Giftware & Jewelry • Western Apparel • 1880's Clothing • Cowboy Boots & Hats • Saddles & Tack

EVENTS Throughout the summer Call or check website for (780) 388-3088 www.ponderosagifts.com dates/times One mi. W. & 2 mi. S. of ALDER FLATS 75037 Twp Rd 454

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Recovery Recovery Recovery Skid Steer Services Reno’s & Landscaping Roofing

‘Renovation Specialists’

• Hardwood • Framing • Laminate • Drywall • Floor Tile • Siding • Trim • Windows • Doors • T-Bar Ceiling • Paint

‘All Skid Steer Work’

• Landscaping • Yard Maintenance • Groundskeeping • Snow Removal

‘Experienced Roofers’

• Asphalt Shingles • Wood Shingles • Metal Roofing • Composite Tile Roofing

Thomas Hodgkinson, RR#1 Westerose, AB T0C2V0

EVENTS AT ALDER FLATS

www.alderflats.ca May 23-24 Rodeo w/Sat. night Steak BBQ & Dance at Community centre. Live band. 780-388-2249

AT PONDEROSA CITY - ALDER FLATS

May 25 Ponderosa Shootout -Mounted Shooting Competition aat the Alder Flats Rodeo Grounds - at High Noon Every Sunday in July and Aug. Free Pancake Breakfast,910 am, 10-11 am is Cowboy Church, 11-2 pm- Open Country Jam.

(780) 312-1178 Fax: (780) 586-6249

Reasonable Rates • High Quality Work • Free Estimates www.recoveryrenos.com info@recoveryrenos.com

July 18 - 20 Cowboy Christmas in July and Country Gospel Jamboree. Wild West Show(19th) at noon Aug. 23 Wild West Show - at High Noon

AT BASHAW

780-372-3911 www.townofbashaw.com June 6-8 Slo Pitch Tournament June 7 - Razzle Dazzel Days Old Time Country Fair – Fire Dept., pancake breakfast Parade 11 am June TBA East & West Central Reg. Heifer Show 780-877-2598 July 13-14 Bones at Bashaw (Bunnock Tourny) Aug. 10-12 Alberta Jr. Angus Heifer Show Aug 13-15 All Breeds

Cattle Show Aug. TBA Chuckwagon Runoffs 780-877-2376

continued on pg. 11

For ‘THINGS TO DO’ SEE ALSO

• Central AB Raceways P2 • Edmonton Int. RacewayP4 • Gone Green P15 • Lacombe Corn Maze P47 • Manluk Centre AqaticsP3 • Rundles Mission P19 • Town of Calmar P2 Extreme Bungee Trampoline at Lakedell Fair

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i Unique Businesses i Four Golf Courses in Area i Lit/Paved Walking Trails

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Agriplex: i Full size Ice Arena i Banquet RoomÂłseating 250 380 w/fully equipped kitchen, bar & stage w/handicap elevator (upstairs)

w/capacity for 60 and equipped w/fridge & sink Community Hall: i Hall seats approx. 150 w/ updated full kitchen and Stage

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June 7 – Millet Museum Opening, 1 pm, Millet Agriplex, 54 St & 45 Ave. Comedian Ken Valgardson & Western Singer Lyndsey Hoff. Tickets 780-387-5558 June 6-8 – Millet Slo-Pitch Tournament, 45 Ave, Info: 780-986-3440 June 7-8 – 19th Annual Millet Soccer Tournament, www. Milletsoccer.ca June 14 – Critterz & Craftz Sale, 10 am- 3pm, Millet Agriplex, Info: 780-777-5719 June 21 – HUGE Community Garage & Perennial Exchange, 9 am-4 pm, Info: 780-387-5755 June 21 – Rotary Wine Tasting & Local Cuisine showcase @ Arber Greenhouses 471066 Hw2A, 7-9:30 pm, Pre- tickets only, 780-352-7520, Millet Liquor Store N More sponsor. June 21 – 39th Annual Walk-AThon for Children, 8:30 am start, Heimdal Community Church 49002 RR233, Info: 780-387-5988 July 2-Oct 8 – Farmers Market, every Wed., Millet Agriplex 4-7 pm. Info: 780-387-4442 July 8-Aug 12, Summer Reading “Eureka!� @ Millet Public Library, 5035-49 Ave, Info: 780-387-5222

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49 4920 920 50 Str Street, eet, Millet, AB, (780) 387-4777 “Only “O Only a Short Drive East fr ffrom om Pigeon Lake” Store Mon-Fri: Stor e Hours: Mon-F Fri: 9:30-6:00 9:30-5:30 Sat.: 9:305:30 July 18-20 – Red Eye Baseball Tournament, 45 Ave, 780-314-9393 July 19 – Holstein Show, 11-2 pm, Millet Agriplex, Info: 387-4244 July 26 – Firefly Acoustic Music Festival, Millet Pipestone Creek Park, 52 St. 2 pm – 1am www.fireflyacousticfest.com July 26 – Garden Tour Pancake Breakfast, Arber Greenhouses 9:3010:30 am, self-guided tour of Country gardens in county Info: 780-352-7520

August 9 & 10 - Concert in the Aug 23 - Harvest Fair Parade, starts 11 am, Starting at corner of 53 Country - Country Gospel Ave & 51 St. turns west at 50 Ave www. concertinthecountry.org , turns south on 52 St. turns west on 45 Millet Agriplex, 780-387-5124 Ave ending at Millet Agriplex, Aug 22 – Fresh Air Cinema & Fire780-387-4619 works, 9 pm, Free admission, Millet Aug 23 –Harvest Fair, Bench Show Ball Diamonds, 54 St. & 45 Ave. & Tradeshow, Millet Agriplex, 44’wide x 31’ Tall Screen. entertainment & kid’s activities www.Millet.ca Aug 23 – Fire Department Open House, starts at noon Aug 23 – Harvest Fair Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 -11 am, Legion Hall Aug 24 – Harvest Fair Interdenominational Church Service, Millet 5156-50 Ave, 780-387-0284 Comm. Hall, 10 am. 780-387-4530

5018 - 50 Street (780) 387-2222

“The little shop with a lot in store!” Locally owned & operated.

Battle Lake Campground (780) 586-0722 Pg45 Big Tee Resort (780) 696-3883 Pg28 Black Bull Resort (780) 586-2254 Pg29 Breton RV Park (780) 696-3636 Pg30 Buck Lake Park (780) 621-6856 Pg45 Buck Lake P.R.A. (780) 586-2864 Burnt Birch Trailer Association (780) 514-4156 Pg28 Calhoun Bay P.R.A. (780) 586-2864 Dorchester Ranch RV & Golf Resort Hilah Ayers Wilderness Park (780) 389-4071 Pg19 Jubilee Park (780) 985-2499 Pg41 Mound Red Park (780) 586-3508 Pg45 Pigeon Lake Escapes RV Resort Pigeon Lake Prov. Park (877) 537-2757 Pg42-43 Pioneer Park (780) 352-3321 Silverwoods Twin Lake Park (780) 352-3321 Pg45 Whispering Spruce (780) 586-2249 Zeiner Campground (877) 537-2757 Pg42-43

& Lake Communities

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Lots for Sale (780) 361-8120 www.pigeonlakeescapes.com

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See Campground Map - Page 13

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See Campground Map Page 13

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B O AT M A R T (Re d D e e r) L t d.

8027 - 50th (Gaetz) Ave.

(403) 342-7015 • www.boatmart.net

Evinrude • Mercury • Mercruiser • Volvo Penta • Shoreland’r • Parts, Service & Accessories

EVENTS continued from pg. 7

AT BUCK LAKE

July 11-13 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

AT CALMAR

- see Page 2

AT MA-ME-O BEACH

www.svofficepl.com 780-586-2494 / 2251 May 18-Aug. 31 - Sundays Ma-Me-O Beach Market (antiques & baking) at Community Hall, 10-3 p.m. 780-789-2045 July 6 – Adult Dance at Ma-MeO Hall (780-586-0706) – tickets at Village Office July 19-20 Ma-Me-O Days, 780586-0706; Sat. Fireman’s Breakfast 7:30 in Town Hall, Parade 11 am, Family dance 6 p.m w/silent auction for hall and playground upgrades; Sun. Sand Castle building competition judging 1pm. July 21-25 – Musical Theatre Summer Dance Camp - open to all kids- 10:30-12 ages 10 and up; 12-1:30 ages 6-9; Showcase 2pm July 25, $70/wk, register at 780-586-2251

Newlywed Repairs

Aug. TBA - Fireman's Ball 780-586-0704 or 780-312-0097

AT MILLET

- see pages 8-9

AT MULHURST

780-389-4487 www.mulhurst baycommunityleague.com All events at Community Centre

June 22 - Father's Day Pancake Breakfast, 1 wk later than usual Aug 2-3 - Mulhurst Daze, Sat. parade 10:30 am, annual Craft sale 10-3 pm, Car Show & Shine; Sun. pancake breakfast 8:30-11 Oct.4 Harvest Supper Oct. 16 Ladies Day Out, 9-3pm, Dec. 6-7 – Christmas in Mulhurst Bay - open house (inside decorations) tour Sat. 10-5 p.m., Sun 11-3 – tickets at Craft Sale held at same time.

A man came home from the office and found his new bride sobbing convulsively. "I feel terrible," she told him. "I was pressing your suit and I burned a big hole in the seat of your trousers." "Oh, just forget it," said her husband. "Remember that I've got an extra pair of pants for that suit." "Yes, I know. And it's lucky you have!" said the woman, drying her eyes. "I was able to use a piece from them to patch the hole!"

Waiting Room

A fellow was sitting in the doctor's waiting room, and said to himself every so often, "Boy, I hope I'm sick!" After about the fifth or sixth time, the receptionist couldn't stand it any longer, and asked, "Why in the world would you want to be sick, Mr. Jones?" The man replied, "I'd hate to be well and feel like this.

Call me if it’s time to buy or sell.

Charlene Plant

Your local Realtor at Pigeon Lake Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate

(780) 335-7653

www.charleneplant.ca INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

EVENTS

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AT RIMBEY

Info. (403) 843-2113

May 27 Movie Night in Rimbey, Rimbey Community Centre, 6:30 pm, 3rd Tuesday of each month, $5/person (includes entry, pop and popcorn) July 1 - Canada Day Celebration, At Pas-KaPoo Park: pancake breakfast, face painting, donkey rides and more! 403-843-2004 July 6 Rimbey Show ‘n Shine, Pas-Ka-Poo Park, 9 am - 4 pm, trophies, pancake breakfast, concession, more! July 11-13 - Rimbey C.A.R.A. Rodeo. Rimbey Ag Grounds,

Rodeo Friday 6 pm / Sat. Parade 11 am / Rodeo Sat. 1 pm / Cabaret Sat. 9 pm / Rodeo Sun 1 pm. July 18/19 Pro-Am/Skins Event, Gull Lake Golf Course, 403-843-3322 August 16 - Rimbey & District Horticultural Show, Seniors Drop-in Centre

CENTRAL ALBERTA RACEWAYS

RIMBEY (855) 746-2397

www.caraceways.ca

Adults $10/ 9-12 $5 / Under 8 FREE / Pit Pass & Dragstrip Events - $20. Gates open one hour before race. EVENT SCHEDULE 2014

Sat./Sun. May 3 & 4 Mud Bogs - Truck, ATV & Sled. Sat@1 pm/ Sun @ 12 noon

EVENTS

Central Alberta Raceways - APN Photo

SAT. May 17 Oval Race Sportsman Sprint, Northern Thunder, Hobby & Mini Stock Racing @ 6:00pm SAT. May 31 Oval Race - NPP, IMCA Hobby & Mini Stock Racing @ 6:00pm

SAT. June 14 Oval Race - Sportsman Sprint, NPP,NAMS, Hobby & Mini Stock Racing @ 6:00pm

Sat./Sun. June 21 & 22 Mud Bogs Truck, ATV & Sled Sat @ 1 pm/Sun@12 noon continued on pg. 14

PICTURE YOURSELF for these Special Events! May - September: September: $OWNTOWN (ISTORIC 7ALKING 4OUR s Ongoing $OWNTOWN (ISTORIC 7ALKING 4OUR s Ongoinng to October 2014: The Fabulous 50’s - Reynolds-Alberta Museum May - October: %DMONTON )NTERNATIONAL 3PEEDWAY .!3#!2 3ANCTIONED 2ACING s June %DMONTON )NTEERNATIONAL 3PEEDWAY .!3#!2 3ANCTIONED 2ACING s June 13, 14 & 15: Wetaskiwin Rawhide whide Rodeo - Wetaskiwin Ag Grounds June 13, 14 & 15: 7ETASKIWIN 3UMMER &AIR $OWNTOWN 7ETASKIWIN s June 7ETASKIWIN 3UMMER &AIR $OWNTOWN 7ETASKIWIN s Juune 14 & 15: History Road: the Ultimate Car Show - Reynolds-Alberta Museum July 1: #ANADA $AY #ELEBRATIONS $OWNTOWN 7ETASKIWIN s July #ANADA $AY #ELEBRATIONS $OWNTOWN 7ETAASKIWIN s July 11:: NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Race - Edmonton International Raceway August 17: 2AILWAY $AYS !LBERTA #ENTRAL 2AILWAY -USEUM s August 2AILWAY $AYS !LBERTA #ENTRAL 2AILWAY -USEUM s August 20: RCMP Musical Ride - Wetaskiwin etaskiwin Ag Grounds August 30 & 31: (ARVEST &ESTIVAL 2EYNOLDS !LBERTA -USEUM s September (ARVEST &ESTIVAL 2EYNOLDS !LBERTA -USEUM s Sepptember 20 & 21: Metal Art Show and Sale ale - Reynolds-Alberta Museum October 18: 7OMEN OF !SPENLAND -USEUM ON -AIN s November 7OMEN OF !SPENLAND -USEUM ON -AIN s November 14: 144: 3ANTA #LAUSE 0ARADE s December: 3ANTA #LAUSE 0ARADE s December: CP Holiday Train (Wetaskiwin Stop)

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CAMPGROUNDS AND LAKE COMMUNITIES - SEE CHART PG. 10

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WETASKIWIN

10 - Hilah Ayers Wilderness Park 11 Jubilee Park 1 - Battle Lake Campgr. 12 - Mound Red Park 2 - Big Tee Golf 13 - Pigeon Lake Escapes 3 - Black Bull Resort 14 - Pigeon Lake Prov. Park 4 - Breton RV Park 15 - Pioneer Park 5 - Buck Lake Park 16 - Silverwoods 6 - Buck Lake PRA 7 - Burnt Birch Trailer Assn. 17 - Twin Lake Park 18 - Whispering Spruce 8 - Calhoun Bay PRA 19 - Zeiner Campground 9 - Dorchester Ranch

MAP LEGEND

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CAMPGROUNDS AND LAKE COMMUNITIES - SEE CHART PG. 10

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EVENTS

continued from pg. 12

SAT. June 28 Oval Race, Sportsman Sprint, Northern Thunder, Hobby Stock Racing @ 6:00pm Sat./Sun. July 12 & 13 Drag Shoot Out Sat @ 11 pm /Sun@ noon Sat./Sun. July 26 & 27 Oval Race, NAMS (26th) Sportsman Sprint (27th) IMCA, Hobby & Mini Stock Sat @ 6 pm /Sun @ 2 pm SAT. Aug 9 Oval Race - IMCA Hobby & Mini Stock Racing @ 6:00pm

Sat./Sun. Aug. 16 & 17 Drag Race Sat @ 11 pm/Sun @ noon

SAT. Aug. 23 Oval Race - Hobby & Mini Stock,Racing @ 6pm Sat./Sun. Sept. 6 & 7 Drag Race Sat @ 11 pm/Sun @ noon Sat./Sun. Sept. 20 & 21 Oval Race Sportsman Sprint, NPP Hobby & Mini Stock Sat @ 6 pm/Sun @2 pm

Sat./Sun. Sept. 27 & 28 Mud Bogs Truck, ATV & Sled Sat @ 1 pm/Sun @ noon

AT THORSBY

780-789-3935 / 4041 www.thorsby.ca May 17-18 Hay Maker Rodeo 780-9852037 -Sat. slack 9 a.m., 5 pm rodeo; Sun 2 pm rodeo. Pancake Breakfast daily. Sat. Parade noon downtown;

flea market and other street events; Social 7 pm at Com. Hall. May 31 - Concert at Rec. Centre – Revival & Dreams - Ultimate Tribute to ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty Dec 5-9 9th 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. 780-919-0471

VILLAGE AT PIGEON LAKE

- see page 23-26

AT WARBURG INFO: (780) 8482841

www.villageofwarburg.ca June 28 Early Canada Day Celebrations – Fri.8 a.m. pancakes; Sat. Party in the Park 11 a.m. w/ Show & Shine , Demolition Derby at Rodeo Grounds 3 p.m., Fireworks 11:30 p.m. 780-848-2841; Sun. parade 11 a.m. July TBA - Annual Garden Bus Tourfundraiser for The Bloomin’ Buddies, 780848-2407 Nov. 22 Christmas Bazaar, 780-848-2828 Nov. 28- Christmas Light-Up in Community Park w/hotdogs, hot choc & Santa.

EVENTS

BIGGER & BETTER . . . 38th Anniversary!

Alberta’s Largest One-Day Fair

Country Lakedell 38th Annual

Fair Aug. 30, 2014

• Community Parade - 10 am • Mutton Bustin’ • Lions Pancake Breakfast 7am - 11am • Youth Horse Show • Bench Show • Log Sawing • Ladies Spike Pounding • Beer Gardens

On Hwy#13, approx. 1.6 km west of The Village at Pigeon Lake, then 1 km south on Lakedell Centre Road

Advance tickets available at:

Backstreet Antiques & Lakedell Ag Society DEADLINE for Advanced Tickets Aug. 28 • INFO: (780) 586-2505

www.lakedell.org

Lakedell Bullarama By Ron Asp

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EVENTS AT WESTEROSE/LAKEDELL

Sat. June 28 10th Annual Pigeon Lake Pedal, ‘pushing the cure for cancer’, begins at 8 am - Lakedell Ag. Soc. Building, follow signs, register at www.albertacancer.ca/pigeonlake pedal2014 or call (780) 432-8957. Sat. Aug. 30 Lakedell Country Fair - see page 14

AT WETASKIWIN - see page 12

At: ALBERTA CENTRAL RAILWAY MUSEUM www.abcentralrailway.com

780-352-2257 May 16 – Opening Day June 8 – 22nd birthday & sponsor/volunteer Appreciation Day w/pancakes 10-11:30 a.m. June 15 – Father’s Day – ½ price for Dads w/kids. July 1 – Canada Day – tea and pastries in Café Car 10-3 p.m. July 13 – Children’s Day w/Teddy

Bear Picnic 2 p.m.; kids w/teddy bears ride train free Aug 3 – Ice Cream Festival – free homemade ice cream 2 p.m. Aug 17 – Railway Day – pancake breakfast 10-11:30 am, Beaver Tails served 1-3:30 pm, Model Train exhibits & collectors show, Exhibits & Telegraph Service. Demos, Train/Speeder/Wagon rides, more! Aug. 22 – Chef Brady presents ‘Evening on the Rails’ 5-course dinner in Café Car at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 – Closing Day AT: REYNOLDS ALBERTA MUSEUM (RAM)

May 18 to Oct. 4 – Fabulous Fifties June 14-15 History Road w/Ultimate Car Show. July 3-Aug 21 – Thursday night at the ‘Fabulous Fifties Movies’ – weekly listing on website Aug 30, 31 – Harvest Festival Sept. 20,21 -Metal Arts Show/Sale

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

EVENTS

Doctor Game

A pediatrician in town always plays a game with some of his young patients to put them at ease and test their knowledge of body parts. One day, while pointing to a little boy's ear, the doctor asked him, "Is this your nose?" Immediately the little boy turned to his mother and said, "Mom, I think we'd better find a new doctor!"

My School

The board of education in a nearby town sold off a building that had been a one-room schoolhouse, which the buyer converted into a tavern. One day an elderly man was walking by the place with his granddaughter. The old man pointed to the building and said, "That's where I used to go to school." "Really?" asked the girl. "Who was the bartender then?"

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Musicians at Lakedell Fair

EVENTS

Al ber ta C entra l R a i l w ay M u s e u m

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We invite you to visit . . .

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EVENTS AT WINFIELD

Aug 8-10 45th Annual Ugetuk Days, 780-682-3758, Free camping, Sat.–Fair w/Bench Show, Trade Show, kids events start 9 a.m., Parade 11 a.m. Ball Tourney. 780-682-2245 – 3 days. Rodeos by West of the 5th Rodeo Soc. 780-682-2273, Sat.–Pancake Br. 7:30-9 am, free by Winfield Businessmen, Sat.-Bronc Riding l p.m; BBQ & dance to follow. Sun.Pancake Br 8-10 a.m. by Ag. Soc. $3/person or $10/family, Sun.- CARA full event Rodeo 10am * * *

Buck Lake

Too Distant

The showers in my daughter's dorm turned scalding hot whenever a toilet was flushed. To warn others, residents would yell out, "Flushing!" each time they flushed the toilets. During one of my daughter's visits home, a friend stopped by to chat for a while. I was explaining how my daughter was acting more distant now that she was in college, and that she didn't tell me all about her life the way she used to. Suddenly we heard my daughter call out from the bathroom, "Flushing!" "Wow!" said my friend, "How much more do you want to know?"

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Welcome

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Honourable Diana McQueen Minister of Energy

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

MLA for Drayton Valley-Devon CONSTITUENCY OFFICE 5136B 52 Ave. Box 7272 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S5

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

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

We hope you enjoy your time spent with us.

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Summer Reading - Romance

Venue for Romance

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By Sharon McGregor

ani motioned to a comfortable chair. “Have a seat Lacey," She sat down again behind her desk and smiled at her afternoon appointment. She went on, "And congratulations on your engagement.” The tall slim taffyblonde girl with wide mouth and ready smile responded. “Thanks, Mrs. Hawthorne.” “Call me Dani. We’re going to be working closely together for the next few months.” “You remember me from school, don’t you? I knew Matt.” “Of course. You and my son were friends. That’s why I’m really excited to get a chance to help arrange your wedding.” Lacey went on, "You were friends with my Dad, too, after he and Mom got divorced.” “Yes,” said Dani, and a picture came unwanted into her mind of the easy-going but shy man with the wide-mouthed smile he shared with his daughter. It was the only decent relationship she'd had since her husband Ted had died. Well, she'd thought it was

going well; Stephen apparently viewed it differently. To stem the direction of the conversation she said, “Let’s go tour the facilities first. Then we’ll come back and talk about details.” As she went over the venue with Lacey, her mind kept drifting to the girl’s father.

They had dated a few times and Dani thought the relationship was on its way to becoming serious.

Then for some reason she had yet to determine, it stalled. Stephen quit calling. She spent nights wondering if she had said or done something wrong. At first, she thought maybe Stephen had reconciled with his wife, but she found that wasn’t the case. Reluctantly, she let it go. As they pored over possible menus for the wedding dinner, Lacey said, “Dad’s coming to meet me here. He wanted to have a look at the function room.” “Oh,” was all Dani could

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Passport Picture

Unfortunately, getting a new passport required a new photo. As I handed my ten-year-old passport and the new picture to the clerk, I sighed. "I like the original better," I told her. "Trust me," she said. "Ten years from now, you'll like this one."

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think of to say. She really didn't want to see Stephen again. She had hoped the wedding arrangements would be strictly Lacey's turf. Of course the mother of the bride was usually involved and Dani thought with a shudder that might prove to be worse. Especially if Lacey's mother had the same forthright attributes as her daughter. She quelled her thoughts and tried to get back the enthusiasm she usually felt for her job. It was a dream job actually; most of the functions she arranged were weddings. Overseeing them appealed to Dani's innate romanticism. It was only a few minutes later that a knock came at the side of the open door. Stephen poked his head around the corner. “Can I come in?” Lacey and Dani took him for a guided tour and as Lacey slipped off to the cloakroom, Stephen turned to Dani. “I’ve been putting this off a long time, but I came here partly to see you.” “Oh?’ said Dani, trying to raise her eyebrow in movie star tradition but failing miserably. “Yes. I owe you an apology.” “You don’t owe me anything.” “Yes I do. Don’t argue.” He smiled at her and her reserves melted. “I was still smarting from my

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divorce when I started seeing you. I guess it was too soon. I found myself falling for you and I didn’t know how to react, you see.” Dani didn’t see, but just said, “Go on.” “Well, I didn’t know how

“You decided for me!” Now Dani was beginning to feel a new emotion towards Stephen -- anger. “What right did you have to make decisions for me? You could have talked to me.” She broke off as Lacey returned. Lacey obviously realized she had interrupted something and looked uncomfortable. “Excuse me,” said Dani, trying to mask her discomfort. “I have to make a phone call. Show your Dad around, Lacey. I’ll be back in a few minutes.”

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She darted into her office and closed the door behind her, trying to sort out her conflicting feelings.

She knew the attraction she felt towards Stephen was stronger than ever. But she was angry at him as well.

How dare he make arbitrary decisions that involved her. Didn't he realize an explanation would have been kinder than the sudden break-off? Then she began to wonder why he was bringing it up again now. Was he about to tell her he was ready to move on? Or was he just trying to explain, to put their relationship in the past? “Don’t be a coward,” she said to herself. “You have to find out what he wanted to say.” She slipped back towards the banquet area and stopped in the main entry. In front of her, backs turned in her direction, stood three figures, Lacey, Stephen and a woman. It must be Lacey’s mother, she decided. They must have reconciled and that’s what he wanted to tell me- to clear the air for the wedding preparations. She was about to vanish quietly when Stephen turned. “There you are. I want you to meet Karen, Lacey’s mother. We’ve decided to be civilized and work together to make Lacey’s

wedding perfect.” Then another figure approached from the side hallway. “This is Dennis, Karen’s husband.” Dani recovered enough to stammer a greeting and shake hands all around. Then Stephen pulled her away from the crowd. “Now back to our conversation. What I was trying to tell you was that I realized my feelings for you were genuine, not a backlash. I'm sorry I didn't talk it out with you. Is it too late for us to try again, or have I waited too long?” No, it wasn’t too late. Dani linked her arm in his and led him back to her office. She resolved to make Lacey's wedding the most perfect ever. Well, maybe the second most perfect, she qualified as she smiled back at Stephen.

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A Good Job Done

The farmer's son was returning from the market with a crate of chickens his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open. Chickens scurried off in different directions, but the determined boy walked all over the neighborhood scooping up the wayward birds and returning them to the repaired crate. Hoping he had found them all, the boy reluctantly returned home, expecting the worst. "Pa, the chickens got loose," the boy confessed sadly, "but I managed to find all twelve of them." "Well, you did a good job, son," the farmer beamed, "because you only left with seven."

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Distracted Driving

This morning on the highway, I looked over to my left and there was a woman in a brand new Cadillac, driving 80 km/hr with her face up next to her rear view mirror putting on her make up! I had to look away for a couple seconds, to finish my shaving and when I looked back, she was halfway over in my lane, still working on her makeup! I don't scare easily, but she scared me so much, I had to put on my seat belt, but then I dropped my electric shaver, which knocked the donut out of my other hand. In all the confusion of trying to straighten out the car using my knees

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By Myrna Pearman

had an interesting encounter with a Ma Moose and her twins last winter. The trio first showed up in our yard the previous spring, when the (sooo cute) young were wobbly on their feet and covered with reddish baby fur.

Given that mother moose are so fiercely protective of their young, we always gave them a wide berth,

even when they plopped themselves down at the salt block in the horse pasture or munched on the laurel leaf willows beside the back deck. On this particular cold, clear late afternoon, they were feeding quietly in the aspens behind our workshop. Taking advantage of the location (I could run into the shop if necessary), I walked quietly towards one of the calves. When I finally got too close, it pranced off in a huff towards Ma. I continued on around the shop, tip-

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Church Bulletin Bloopers ext Friday we will be serving hot gods for lunch.

If you would like to make a donation, fill out a form, enclose a check and drip in the collection basket. Nov. 11: An evening of boweling at Lincoln Country Club. Karen's beautiful solo: "It is Well With My Solo."

Congratulations to Tim and Ronda on the birth of their daughter October 12 thru 17.

If you choose to heave during the Postlude, please do so quietly. We are grateful for the help of those who cleaned up the grounds around the church building and the rector. Hymn: "I Love Thee My Ford." Sign-up sheet for anyone wishing to be water baptized on the table in the foyer. Newsletters are not being sent to absentees because of their weight. The Advent Retreat will be held in the lover level of St. Mary's Cathedral. Diana and Don request your presents at their wedding. Lent is a period for preparing for Holy Weed and Easter. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget all His benefits. Thank you, dead friends. For the word of God is quick and powerful...piercing even to the dividing asunder of soup and spirit. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peach to men. Definition: Persons who are shut-in during bath weather. The lovers in the exhaust fan are not working.

Volunteers are needed to spit up food. Head Deacon and Dead Deaconess We pray that our people will jumble themselves. * * *

Weight For Help

Somewhat skeptical of his son's new found determination to become Charles Atlas, the father nevertheless followed the teenager over to the weight-lifting department, admiring a set of weights.

PHARMACIES

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Ph: (780) 789-3686 Fax: (780) 789-3804

Prescriptions •ATM Medication Reviews Adaptations (refills) Injections Kodak Picture Machine Magazines Giftware Greeting Cards Veterinary Supplies

"Please, Dad," pleaded the boy, "I promise I'll use 'em every day." "I don't know, Michael. It's really a commitment on your part," the father pointed out. "Please, Dad?" the boy Everything you need - right here! continued. "They're not cheap either," the father came back. "I'll use 'em Dad, I promise. You'll see." Finally won over, the father paid for the equipment and headed for the door. (780) 586-0796 From the corner of the store he Fax: 586-0798 heard his son yelp, "What! You Greg Leibel • Tyler Leibel mean I have to carry them to the car?" In the *  * *

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The Village At Pigeon Lake - Events 2014

Tailgate Sales

Recycle Book Sale

11 AM - 4 PM May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 6 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 can book online at www.villageatpigeonlake.com or 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.

July 5, 11 AM - 3 PM Back by popular demand, our book sale offers great bargains. Come on out to the event at The Village and purchase books at large discounted prices. This is a great place to stock up on books for the cottage …there's always something for everyone. You can also donate your gently used books (no Harlequin or Readers Digest condensed). Please bring donated books to The Village office, just leave them at the bottom of the stairs. All proceeds go to the Pigeon Lake Library. Call Jean Glasier for more detailed info. Donations greatly appreciated!

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. $5 gets each participant a Village Treasure Bag filled with decorating supplies. Family rate over 4, just $20.00. Your child could win a girl’s bike or a boy’s bike. Watch the parade led by the Ma-Me-O Legion & followed by the children’s bike parade. Kids have fun with the bounce house, balloons, hot dogs & FREE Cup Cakes...so much fun for the whole family! Proudly supporting Bosom Buddies.

July 26, 11 AM - 3 PM You’re invited to join us for a “Wing Ding” of a time with the Pigeon Lake Firefighters. Taste yummy wings grilled to perfection and sample our yummy dipping sauces. Enjoy live entertainment, firetrucks on display, bounce house & balloons for the kids… fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Village Market.

Canada Day Celebration

Summer Outdoor Yoga Fun

July 12 @ 12:30 PM Come on out and breath our fresh country air while you experience some yoga with Janelle & yoga at the lake. Bounce House & balloons for the kids!

Thrill Of The Grill Wing Ding

Kids Pirate Party & Giant Treasure Hunt Aug. 2, 11 AM - 3 PM

Kids.. .you're all invited to the 6th 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.

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

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The Village At Pigeon Lake - Events 2014

$5 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, kids crafts & FREE Balloons. See you all here, so much fun for kids of all ages.

Village Art Walk

August 9, 11AM - 3PM Love 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. All local artists are invited to show their art. Register online or call 780-586-2332 to reserve your $20.00 table. Artists set up at 9:30 AM.

Show & Shine

August 23 11 AM - 3 PM Cars, Trucks, Bikes & Trikes. WOW, what a show! Come on out and vote for your favourites. Enjoy live entertainment and bbq. Got a special “Ride” to show? Enter to win cash & trophy prizes. $10.00 registration fee, includes lunch, sponsored by Trikezone. Fundraiser for Bosom Buddies. Participants call 877-688-0006 for Show & Shine Hotel Specials … come Friday and stay at The Village. Participants register at the event.

Bike Run

Sept. 21, 11 AM - 3 PM The Al Lund Memorial Motorbike Ride in partnership with The Village At Pigeon Lake is a fundraiser for The Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum, telling the stories in history of the people of the City and County of Wetaskiwin. Join the ride in Wetaskiwin, end the fun with a BBQ & prizes at The Village! Details at: www.villageatpigeonlake.com/Motorbike-Ride

Christmas At The Village

You can’t miss this 4th annual fun November weekend event. Now offering 2 unique events and dates to choose from:

The Gala Event

November 14, 15, 16 Take in spa & beauty, home decor & fashion demonstrations, attend a yoga class, do a fun Christmas craft ...there’s something for everyone. Saturday events wind up with a fabulous cocktail party & dinner gala hosted by Seanna Collins of Global TV. Details at www.christmasatthevillage.com

The Traditional Event

November 28, 29, 30 Experience an old fashioned outdoor party complete with horse drawn wagon rides, bonfire, hot dogs, carolers, pictures with Santa, fireworks and more. Take in fun christmas crafts, demonstrations and more. Saturday events end with a delicious Traditional Christmas dinner and photo booth fun.

Christmas Craft Show

November 29, 11 AM - 3 PM Enjoy a show of seasonal decorating and gift giving items created by hand. Visit www.christmasatthevillage.com/Christmas-Craft-Show for more details. Crafters can also register for tables there.

Family Day UNPLUGGED

February 14, 11 AM - 3 PM Unplug your mobile devices and have some good wholesome fun with family & friends. Ice skating, board games, ping pong and more. Village fun awaits after you attend the Pigeon Lake Sled Dog races, a unique experience it itself! Come for the day or stay the weekend in our cozy 35 room hotel! Details at www.villageatpigeonlake.com

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

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The Village At Pigeon Lake - Business Directory

SHOP

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rant manager said as he jotted down the address. “Maybe you can get his prints and match them to some on the knife.” He frowned. “Of course that might not prove much since he probably used it every day while working here.” I took the address and then Bart and I headed out on the wet streets. Parker lived in a dreary apartment complex two miles away. When we reached his door Bart knocked. A minute passed, then a second. “What now, Lenny,” he asked me. “Knock again,” I said. Bart raised his hand and the door jerked open. The thickset, middle-aged man stared as Bart and I flashed our ID’s. “Are you Martin Parker?” I asked. “Yeah.” “Mind if we come in and ask you some questions?” “What about?” I watched him closely. “Liz Castle’s been stabbed to death.” Parker barely blinked, but I saw his jaw clench. He made no move to invite us inside. “She fired you yesterday, right?” I asked. The man shrugged. “Yeah, but I’ve already got a line on a better job. Going in for an interview later this morning. ” “Speaking of this morning,”

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never came in the kitchen and never saw the body. We met him in the dining area.” “Say, that’s right,” Bart said, excitedly. “The only way Stark could know the specifics of the murder weapon was if he he’d been the one to use it! Great thinking, Lenny.” We acquired a search warrant, and when we found Liz Castle’s blood on his coat, Stark confessed. He’d arrived at the restaurant early and found Liz in the kitchen. They’d argued about how Stark was trying to change the café. When Liz threatened to pull her money out of the business, Stark grabbed the knife from the counter and stabbed her. Then he left and returned later as if he was just arriving for the scheduled meeting. * * *

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look, a Robin’s nest!� a man’s breathy voice called out. The summons was followed by excited arm waving. Robins are plentiful just about anywhere you go here, so why was this reporting such a big event? Who was the speaker and who was he directing his awed report to? It was a warm and sunny day for a group of seniors from A long blast of the whistle Wetaskiwin to take a trip out to the signalled that the train Alberta Central Railway Museum would be leaving shortly just a short jaunt southeast of the and the seniors hastily City in Motion, as Wetaskiwin is referred to. lined up to get on board. Many were waiting to A recent acquisition: board the train powered by RAIL DIESEL CAR 9108 a one and only Alco lightweight locomotive preserved in Canada. It would be a short ride back and forth on the track (the track now goes all the way around in a loop so that you don’t have to ride backwards for Soon the train began to move, the half of the trip). slowly chugging its way out of the The seniors of the group rushed Museum’s station, a scaled down over for a look since the gentleman version of the 1907 Wetaskiwin was pointing into a very peculiar CPR depot. place—a space between the upper Seniors are no different than locomotive’s round-bellied boiler other eager riders in that there was and the undercarriage of wheels much laughter and talking. There and rods and big pistons. Sure was the added speculation of what enough, there was Madam Robin Madam Robin was doing—would nestled comfortably on her nest. she fly off and await return of her She must have grown wary of the nest or might she fly alongside to

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est hill and after struggling to the top got ready to take flight. Running to the very edge he jumped off into the wind. Meanwhile, Ma & Pa Hicks were sitting on the porch talking about the good old days. Suddenly Ma spotted the biggest bird she ever seen! "Look at the size of that bird, Pa!" she exclaimed. Pa rose up,"Git my gun, Ma." Ma ran into the house and brought out his pump action shotgun. He took careful aim and BANG...BANG.....BANG. The monster-sized bird continued to sail silently over the tree tops. "I think ya missed him, Pa." Ma said. "Yeah," he replied, "but at least he let go of Zeek!"

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Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant, my elderly neighbor and his wife were told there would be a 45 minute wait for a table. "Young man, we're both 95 years old," the husband said. "We may not have 45 minutes." They were seated immediately!

ACROSS: 1. crow says this 4. a litter of _____ 8. forward to 12. metal comes from this 13. it = 2.54 cm 14. composer: ___Stravinsky 15. home (abb) 16. ____Berry Farm SW of Edmonton 18. flies at night 19. Western Spirits offers this beverage 20. make a mistake 23. Mowat's novel 'Never ___ Wolf’ 24. prof. title of Mr. Davis @ Davis Vet. Services (abb) 27. ___ ___ Green Tree Farm (2wds.) 30. fish eggs 31. pioneers' “flat___” in Millet Museum 32. sew this using thread from 'Country Stitches' 34. horses' mouthpieces 35. " ___ the Season ... " 36. Pigeon Lake ____ R.V. Resort 38. certain direction (abb) 39. quick, sharp bark 41. headgear from 'King's Coat', Red Deer 42. an ____ of corn & more @ Lakedell Farmers' Market! 43. Techno Solve ___ LED Lighting 46. ____ ____ Golf Resort near Pigeon Lake (2 wds.) 52. certain wind:

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‘_____wester’ 53. Taurus Contracting, Wetaskiwin, for home ____ 54. popu1ar cookie (brand name) 55. student's achievement rating (abb) 56. shape of Central AB Raceways track 57. ____necked pheasant 58. portion (abb) DOWN: 1. AB singer/songwriter: ____ Lund 2. territory 3. _____ Automotive for repairs, tune-ups 4. chick must ____ shell to emerge 5. means 'one, single' 6. certain drug compound (abb) 7. do this to sheep for woolly result! 8. reserve ___ at Wizard Lake Jubilee Park Campground 9. self-esteem 10. Pigeon Lake Prov. Park has power & ___power sites 11. Dr. ___: Am. rapper/music producer 17. ___ & the Family Stone: Am. rock band 21. cultural revival (abb) 22. Parkview ___Centre, Wetaskiwin (abb) 23. crawl, wriggle 24. fats melted out of roasts! 25. do this for favourite politician!

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26. soldiers dine here: ____ tent 27. dovetails 28. eye-part or flower 29. "Pardon?" (slang) 33. fem. title 34. Gone Green Farms' sheep says this 37. pharm. measurement (abb) 39. long-haired Tibetan ox 40. bower, trellis 42. organisms + environment = ___ ( abb) 44. "Certainly

After hearing a sermon on lies and deceit, a man wrote the following letter to the tax dept. "I have been unable to sleep, knowing that I have cheated on my income tax. I understated my taxable income, and have enclosed a check for $2,500.00. Note: If I still can't sleep, I will send the rest".

not!" (slang) 45. jagged gorge 46. "My buddy!" (colloquial) 47. Bulgarian monetary unit 48. anecdotes about someone 49. territory in Switzerland 50. 'Dancing with the Stars' ___ Goodman 51. song: ‘Put Another___ on the Fire’ Answers Page 44

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: 5 km. W. of Falun on Hwy13 then 1 km. W. on Hwy 13A 462036A Hwy 13A

Camp in a Yurt

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By Nick Mandrusiask

or 2014, Pigeon Lake Provincial Park is introducing comfort camping. Three yurts have been installed in C-Loop and can be booked at www.reserve.albertaparks.ca. A yurt is a round canvas tent with a wood frame. The yurts at Pigeon Lake have a deck built around them and their own fire pit, as well as windows and a lockable door. Inside there is a floor, beds, a table and things such as cooking utensils, dishes and cutlery. At Pigeon Lake Provincial All yurts have power with several Park, enjoy the beauty of the outdoors outlets inside. There is no plumbing or with the comforts of a sturdy shelter running water in the yurts, so campers and a comfy bed. may use the washrooms located nearby and the park’s new shower building. Though not as rustic as a tent and not as plush as many trailers, the yurts at Pigeon Lake offer an excellent choice for those who are new to Jubilee Park Campground camping or those who want more amenities than tenting offers but do LOCATED OFF HWY 39 ON SECONDARY HWY 795, 15 MINUTES SOUTH OF CALMAR not have access to a trailer or motorhome. Firewood Camping Boat Launch It’s also a great choice for when $26/night - Unserviced Shower Facilities Playground the weather might not cooperate. $35/night - Power Day Use Swimming Even if it’s pouring rain the yurts offer a dry, bright, spacious area to (2-week rates available) 78 Unserviced & 33 Power Sites socialize.

Wizard Lake

For Information call (780) 985-2499

Wizard Lake

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

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park & Zeiner Campground Welcome to one of Alberta’s special places for you, your children and future generations to enjoy. We trust it will meet your expectations for “fun in the sun”.

EMERGENCIES .......... 911 HOSPITAL, WETASKIWIN: (780) 361-7100

POISON CONTROL...... 1-800-332-1414

RESERVATIONS:

SINGLE SITES & GROUP SITES GO ONLINE: www.reserve.albertaparks.ca or call: 1-877-537-2757 (780) 586-2644 (Emergencies Only) 2014 RATES: Non-Power Sites......... ..... Power Sites........................ Power & Water................. Power, water & sewer......

$23/day $29/day $35/day $41/day

RESERVATIONS can be booked in

advance and are charged a reservation fee, for each site booked. We require the following information:

1. Name 2. Phone 3. Type & size of unit 4. Date of Arrival 5. Visa or Mastercard # 6. Interac is available on arrival. Reservation Fee: $12 non-refundable fee per reservation. To receive a refund, you must cancel 72 hours ahead.

Park Rules Simplified

Maximum of 6 people allowed per site. One unit per site with a possibility of adding an additional unit with a separate charge. You must notify the booth upon arrival if adding a second unit. Bagged or sealed garbage bags are to be placed in dumpsters provided. Do not put garbage in firepits. Pets must be leashed at all times. Pets are not allowed on the beach, or in some designated areas. Be a responsible pet owner. Please “Stoop to Scoop”. Dogs are not allowed on the beach for hygienic reasons. Build fires only in the firepits provided! It is unlawful to cut or damage flowers, shrubs or trees. Check-out time is 2:00 p.m. Please leave your campsite clean. Re-register by 11:00 a.m. Please have visitors park in approved parking lots only. All visitors must leave by 11:00 p.m. Quiet hours are 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Liquor is only allowed within your registered campsite. It is illegal to transport passengers in the back of a pickup truck and towed equipment such as a boat and trailer.

Firewood sold by the bag

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park & Zeiner Campground are operated by the Government of Alberta

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Can You Decipher This? Pigeon Lake & Area Visitor Guide 2014 • Page 44

By Colleen McNaught

Find the words listed below (they're spelled forward or backward, vertically or horizontally - but NOT diagonally). Since some letters may be used in more than one word, it's suggested that you circle letters individually Decipher what the leftover letters create. Clue: Creative treasures at Pigeon Lake's Art Walk on the _________ [AJ's]

Trading [Post]

Buck [Lake Hardware] Calmar Clothing [Store] Daisy McBeans Dorchester [Golf Course] EcoCafe

Spilled Soup

[Village] Emporium

Excursions Falun Hansons [Paint] Haymaker [Rodeo] Kids Knotty [Pine]

It was a formal banquet. The minister had just finished saying grace when a waiter spilled a bowl of steaming soup into his lap. The clergyman silently sizzled, then said in anguished tones, "Will a layman please make some appropriate remarks?"

Barking Dog

Bernard, who is noted for his gracious manners, was awakened

Loom Mandys [Fashion &

Footwear]

Mound [Red Park] Pappas [Cookhouse] Paralegal Rundles [Mission]

one morning at four forty four a.m. by his ringing telephone. "Your dog's barking, and it's keeping me awake," said an angry voice. Bernard thanked the caller and politely asked his name and number before hanging up. The next morning at precisely four forty four a.m., Bernard called his neighbor back . . . "Good morning, Mr. Williams.... Just called to say that I don't ‘have’ a dog."

Tailgate Treasure Hunt Trike Zone Willow [Greens Golf] Wizard [Lake]

. . . continued from pg. 37

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last, were both correct. The only problem was that the paper had conjured up a husband, past or present for my Aunt, something she would have had no truck with.

A Cormorant gathers nesting materials. By Myrna Pearman

She tolerated men, as long as they were someone else's husband, and didn't smoke in her living room, but taking one for herself had never been in her plan.

She had been an independent woman with a very strong mind of her own in the days when women were encouraged to echo their husbands, whether they agreed with them or not. It just wasn't her style. Still, she didn't believe in creating a scene and kept her opinions to herself. It was Aunt Shirley who again contacted the weekly. Finally, they got it right. The final version got both the names right, as well as marital status. They could have worded it a little better though. The correction read, "We've finally got the name right, and we are sorry that Miss Sherson never married.' Somehow, I don't think she would have looked at it that way.

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: Gerry Brechin (780) 360-2208

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: Lorie Traviss (780) 678-5944

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

Farmers’ Markets Pigeon Lake & Area Visitor Guide 2014 • Page 46

BASHAW

(780) 877-2489 Ag Grounds Tuesdays 3:30 pm- 6 pm May - Sept.

BENTLEY

SEE advertisement below (403) 748-4809 Curling Rink, 5218-50 St. Saturdays 1:30 pm - 4 pm May Long Weekend to Labour Day

BUCK LAKE

(780) 682-2269 Community Center 801 Lakeshore Drive Sat. 10 am- 1 pm

LAKEDELL

SEE advertisement below (780) 621-0763 Lakedell Ag Centre Fridays 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm May 16- Sept. 5

LEDUC

(780) 887-1974 NEW LOCATION 50 Ave. between 49&48 Street. Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 1:30 pm May 29 - Oct. 9

Sylvan Lake

Farmers' Market Fridays

4 pm - 7:30 pm May 16 - Sept. 26

Fresh Fruit & Veggies Crafts • Frozen Foods Baking • Concessions Much More! Railway Park Promenade

Corner of 46 Street & 49 Ave (across railway tracks from Dairy Queen) Info: Crystal Loewen (403) 887-3461

MA-ME-O BEACH MARKET (780) 789-2045 Sundays 10 am - 3 pm May 18 - Aug. 31

MILLET

(780) 387-4442 Millet Agri-plex, 5290 - 45 Ave. Wednesdays, 4 - 7 pm July 2 - Oct. 8

PONOKA

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

RIMBEY

SEE advertisement below (403) 843-6864 Pas-Ka-Poo Park Saturdays 9:30am - 11:30am May 3 - Oct. 11

SYLVAN LAKE

SEE advertisement below (403) 887-3461 Railway Park Promenade Fridays 4 pm - 7:30 pm May 16 - Sept. 26

WETASKIWIN (403) 783-4841 Wetaskiwin Mall Wed.10am- 2pm Year Round

Chilly Night On a chilly evening, my husband and I were snuggled together on the floor watching television. During a commercial break, he reached over and gave my foot a gentle squeeze. "Mmmmm," I said. "That's so sweet." "Actually," he admitted sheepishly, "I thought that was the remote."

For Groceries, SEE ALSO

• AJ’s Trading Post P39 • Gone Green Farms P15 • Western Spirits P39 F U LL V EN U E M A RK ET

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Farmers’ Market

A weekly community get-together for the whole family!

Fridays 4 pm - 7 pm * May 16 - Sept. 5, 2014 *

Lakedell Ag Centre 1 mi. W., 1/2 mi. S. of the Village at Pigeon Lake

* Table rental $15 * (780) 621-0763

“Market at the Park” Rimbey A great reason to get up on a Saturday morning.

RIMBEY

FARMER’S MARKET PAS-KA-POO PARK

Local Produce & Shopping Delights!

SAT. 9:30 am - 11:30 am

May 3 - Oct. 11

INFO: Gayle (403) 843-6864 rimbeyfarmersmarket@hotmail.com

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