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‘Bread Man’ from Mannville Retires after 55 Years of Loyal Service Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Bread is one of the oldest man-made foods and been of significant importance since the dawn of agriculture. It has been a staple in Canadian diets for many generations, and it was the mainstay in George Ruttan’s life for 55 years. George recalls when a fellow from Lloydminster phoned him up and asked if he would cover his bread route with McGavin Foods for two months so he could go to Phoenix, Arizona. That was in January of 1976.
ting to know them all. “Everyone knew my name.” George always went above and beyond. “I did a lot of extra work just to keep my customers happy.” He worked overtime and often went out of his way if a business was shorted on a shipment.
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Vegreville Seed Plant The Vegreville Seed Plant is Accepting Tenders for the Construction of a Concrete Pad. 110’ x 14’ x 10”
Phone 780-632-2580 For Complete Details
Tender Closes April 20, 2021 George, far right, with his son Troy and grandchildren Morgan and Jake with Oilers Captain Connor McDavid. (George Ruttan/Submitted Photo)
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Vegreville Seed Plant
“I was the first one to go franchise.” That was in 1996 and in 1998 he bought the Lloydminster and Vegreville route. “In 2010 I got a fulltime driver to do my route. In 2016 I bought a Costco route in Sherwood Park. “That was a busy route. I had three The Vegreville Seed Plant is guys working for me.” He did that route for a couple of years. Accepting Tenders for Ground Work. “I enjoyed my work and made a lot of friends over 55 years. I Work involves digging up a soft spot in didn’t really want to retire. On December 3, 2020 I retired. The couple love to play golf and travel, and have five grandthe yard approximately 40’x 40’. children to keep them busy. The entire family is sports minded with several playing at the elite level. George, especially loved hockey as a player and as a coach. He started a company For Complete Details hockey team as well as a community hockey team in Mannville. Over the years he had opportunities to play and coach in Tender Closes April 20, 2021 hockey tournaments throughout western Canada as well as the US, Mexico, Spain, Holland, and Germany. George served as an ambassador with the Edmonton Oilers from 2000 to 2017 when would sell season tickets and assisted young players during hockey The following briefly described farmlands located in Beaver County are hereby offered for sale by school. tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificates of title: Even though George has travelled down many different roads, he is looking forPARCEL 1 ward to many more trips in the future. · ● NE 31-48-13 W4 containing 159.27 acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines Travelling by train on the Rocky and minerals, being native cattle pasture with approximately 95% grass and 5% trees; Mountaineer is something he hopes to be PARCEL 2 able to do with his wife along with spending more time with family and friends. · ● SE 31-48-13 W4 containing 160 acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines and
Phone 780-632-2580
George puts on his jacket to leave for work for the last time on Dec. 3, 2020. (Gail Ruttan/Submitted Photo)
On February 14, 1965 George began working fulltime with the company delivering bread in north Edmonton and St. Albert. “I thought I’d work for a year or two and I ended up doing it for 55 years!” He describes McGavin’s as one big family. “You knew all the bosses, office staff, bakers, shippers and receivers. They had after work get togethers with curling, bowling, softball, barbecues, picnics as well as Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties. In a way it was like being your own boss, explains George, as they would be in charge of their own routes. George was very familiar with that as he and his wife Gail owned a confectionary and sporting goods store that operated in Mannville for many years. This is where they raised their four children Tracy, Tammy, Jackie and Troy. Troy decided to follow his father’s footsteps and has been with Canada Bread for 15 years. He transferred his route from Edmonton to Vermilion and delivered to businesses in Vermilion, Kitscoty, Marwayne, Dewberry, Myrnam, Beauvallon, Two Hills, Vegreville, Lavoy, Ranfurly, Innisfree, Minburn and Mannville. In 1988 he changed his route to Vermilion, Wainwright, Czar, Provost, Hughenden, Amisk, Hardisty, Irma, Viking, Innisfree and Mannville. When George first started with the company a semi-trailer would deliver the bread to his truck, and he in turn, would deliver the bread to his customers. “Then the orders got too big and I had to get a five ton truck.” He took pride in his work and providing excellent service to his customers was a top priority. He always said good morning to everyone he met and enjoyed get-
FARMLAND
FOR SALE BY TENDER
minerals, being native cattle pasture with approximately 90% grass and 10% trees.
FEATURES of these properties: · · · · ·
One of the trucks George drove for work with McGavin Foods. (George Ruttan/Submitted Photo)
FINDERS FEE $1,000 For the successful referral to a Law Firm with proven successful litigation vs RCMP
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250-571-8959 24 Hr.
● Land is located approximately 9 miles NW of Viking; ● Land is perimeter fenced with no fence between the north and south quarters; ● Dugout located on NE 31-48-13 W4; ● Annual surface lease rental income currently at $2,557.50 on NE 31-48-13 W4; ● Both parcels are leased for 2021, being the final year of current pasture Lease Agreement.
The sale of these lands is to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: · ● Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property's size/measurement, condition or environmental status. · ● Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with registration of Transfer. · ● Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. · ● Interested parties may tender on one or both parcels. Unless the tender specifies that the owner can only accept or reject the entire tender, the owner may accept the tender as to one parcel and reject the tender as to the other parcel. · ● Tender bids in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o'clock noon on April 6, 2021. Tenders should be forwarded to Andreassen Borth Law Office, Killam, Alberta in a sealed envelope marked “Laskosky Tender”, and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $10,000.00, along with the tenderer's G.S.T. number. · ● The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor's trust cheque or certified funds on or before May 6, 2021 (“Possession Date”). No adjustment for 2021 property taxes which will be paid in full by any successful Buyer. No adjustment for any surface lease payments. Any successful Buyer will receive 2021-22 surface lease rental payment for NE 31-48-13 W4. · ● Any successful Buyer will receive 2021 pasture rent due June 1, 2021. · ● Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale. · ● The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Seller may reject any or all tenders. Tenders will not be opened in public. · ● If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of their tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the Seller.
For further particulars please contact Luke at 780-390-0221. Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors 5014 50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0