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“Daddy intuition” right about New Year’s Baby

By Treena Mielke Good things often appear in small packages, and, sometimes, come as a total surprise.

Zachary Zane Kroetch made his debut into this world on New Year’s Day. His appearance wasn’t a surprise to his mom and dad, Jen and Dillon Kroetch, who had waited the usual nine months for his arrival. However, the fact he was Rimbey’s New Year’s Baby did surprise his mom, who was due to deliver her child Dec. 27.

Her husband, a heavy equipment operator, however, was convinced his son would be born New Year’s Day. “His daddy intuition told him it was going to be a New Year’s Baby,” Kroetch said, glancing at her husband, who was cradling his son and smiling proudly.

The baby was born at 9:34 a.m. Jan. 1 at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre and weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces.

Kroetch, who had experienced contractions off and on for some time, was admitted to the hospital at around 3:30 a.m.

Jan. 1.

Her husband and her mother, Deana Harris, were with her in the delivery room when the baby was born.

On Jan. 2, mother and child were doing well, and both were ready to be discharged.

“I feel good. I’m ready to go home,” said Kroetch. “I’m ready to have a shower in my own shower and eat something that tastes good.”

The Kroetchs, who live outside of Rimbey near the MediJen Kroetch holds her son, Zachary Zane, born Jan. 1 at 9:34 a.m. in the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre. Husband Dillon holds their cine Lake Road, also have a 21⁄2 - year-old daughter, Rachel. Zachary, who was due Dec. 27, weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces.

Treena Mielke Photo 21⁄2-year-old daughter, Rachel.

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Rimoka considers possibility of requisition increase

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Rimoka Housing Foundation board is considering raising the requisition from the towns of Ponoka and Rimbey, and Ponoka County.

In an interview, Rimoka chairman Paul McLachlin said the Rimoka budget is still under discussion but there is a chance of a five-per-cent increase over last year. The operating budget is in order but he feels wages, inflation, and vacancies in Ponoka could affect the final requisition.

“It’s like taxation, right. Any time you get that situation when you have those increases in rates you gotta make sure that you take in every other step.

You can’t just carte blanche start increasing people’s taxes but not look for savings elsewhere.”

He believes they are seeing rising costs and the requisition for 2012 is closer to a realistic number but lodge residents might also see an increase in their rents.

“Again without the final numbers it’s hard to say what that would be but at the same time the will is to definitely decrease or have the least amount of impairment to the residents as possible,” he explained.

Vacancies at Ponoka’s Golden Leisure Lodge generally see a fluctuation but recently had 16 to 18 rooms vacant for longer than usual. With vacan-

cies there comes a drop in revenue but operating costs have not changed and staffing does not either, said McLachlin.

The board has given the proposed budget back to the Bethany Group, which manages Rimoka’s needs, to consider for another time.

The board has discussed the long-term benefits of advertising as well as trying to fix utility costs, which are currently on a variable rate.

Bethany Group CEO Coun. Paul McLachlin Denis Beesley said it is not unusual to have lodge vacancies but “most recently they seem to have been more permanent and that’s not unusual with what is happening in the province.”

He feels there are more options available to seniors such as private buildings, which has added

Former MP now FCC chairman Former MP Dale Johnston finds himself taking on a new role to help farmers across Canada.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz recently announced the appointment of Johnston as the chair of Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) board of directors.

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“Since joining FCC’s board in June, 2011, Mr. Johnston’s knowledge and passion for agriculture has certainly made a mark on the board’s work. Under his leadership, I’m confident FCC will continue to help the sector make great strides, reaching even higher levels of productivity and profitability in the years to come.”

Johnston looks forward to his new role. “I’m flattered but I’m also proud to be working with this group of people.”

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Under the board’s leadership, FCC has consistently been a top provider of agriculture financing in Canada. It is on the Top 50 Best Employers in Canada list for the 10th consecutive year, recently placing fifth. FCC also gives back to the community, You are cordially invited to join us at the ATB Rimbey branch for a celebration on Friday, January 11th, 2013 between 11 am & 2 pm.

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including collecting over 1.4 million pounds of food and $760,000 for local food banks this year as part of FCC’s Drive Away Hunger campaign.

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Johnston’s appointment is for a term of three years and is effective immediately.

Johnston owns and operates a mixed farming operation and he brings more than four decades of experience in farming and an extensive career in public service to FCC. Johnston served as a member of Parliament from 1993 to 2006, as well as vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, and vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. He was also a member of the board of Internal Economy and Chief Opposition Whip from 2004 to 2006.

Before his career in Parliament, Johnston was a councillor and the reeve for the County of Ponoka and chairman of the County of Ponoka’s board of education from 1989 to 1992. He also served as a member of the board of directors at the Ponoka General Hospital from 1986 to 1992.

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more capacity in some communities.

“We’re still looking at how can we fill the lodge rooms because the lodge program still delivers great package services to seniors; three meals a day, people being there in the night and activities. All of those services are more targeted at independent people but also for people who have limited incomes.”

There have been changes to the market as well, lodges were built for individuals but Beesley has seen couples considering a move to a lodge.

People also have more resources available to them and Beesley feels it has also affected vacancy rates.

He believes the average requisition in the province is approximately $3,900 per room per year and Beesley feels Rimoka’s requisition is approximately $2,000 to $2,500. Bethany Group’s job is to work with the board to keep costs low but still maintain services for lodge residents, all of which affects the requisition amount.

“So just for instance, if you had 10 vacancies in a lodge on average, that would be a loss of revenue of about $12,000 a month…Times 12 that’s $144,000,” explained Beesley. “And do you know what, you have 10 vacancies, your costs don’t decrease.”

Staffing and services stay the same considering provincial legislation requires a certain level of service to its residents, he said. The lodge program started in the 1950s and was meant to

provide a certain level of service to residents, which is covered under the Alberta Housing Act. Meals, snacks, linen laundry service, activities, 24-hour on-site staffing and for those who do not have their own furniture, some must be provided such as a bed and cupboards, these and maintenance must be provided by the lodges. “Also the protection is that a senior must be left with at least — it doesn’t seem like a lot of money — but they must be left with at least $265 in disposable income after they paid their rent.”

He feels despite small rooms and basic accommodations, the lodge program is generally one that has done fairly well. “But it is in need of provincially looking at these programs.”

Beesley believes seniors are now looking for a choice and a long-term strategy is needed to accommodate cultural changes. He used the new proposed Rimbey lodge as an example; funding is waiting for approval from the government, which has taken some time as it is considering a new funding model.

“Any new opportunity to build you’ve got to look at what the future is for 20 or 30 years,” he explained.

Beesley believes rates at Rimoka lodges are approximately $1,240 per month. The budget has not yet been approved and board members will meet Jan. 16 to discuss the budget and requisition.

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Time to reconsider north-south power line Connie Johnson Sales

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A year ago the Gerry Angevine Alberta Government Senior Economist appointed a Critical The Fraser Institute Transmission Review Guest Columnist Committee to determine whether the Alberta Electric System Operator’s (AESO) proposal that two high voltage direct current (HVDC) north-south transmission lines be built because of occasional congestion on the Edmonton to Calgary corridor is reasonable.

In spite of the availability of lower-cost alternatives, the committee agreed with the AESO’s proposal, the Redford government accepted the committee’s recommendation, and AltaLink and ATCO Electric are now in the throes of planning to commence construction.

Unfortunately, the committee’s recommendation was not based on careful analysis. In fact, the recommended construction will result in overbuilding transmission lines at considerable and unnecessary expense to Alberta electricity consumers. For this reason, further work should be put on hold until a cost-effective solution is identified.

The process by which the committee sought to fulfill its mandate was inadequate and incomplete.

Interested parties were granted only one hour to present their views to the committee, including discussion, compared with the great many hours that the commission presumably spent interacting with AESO officials. Following a compressed hearing process given the importance of its task, the committee simply summarized what it had “heard” before providing two pages of “analysis” that regurgitated the AESO’s main arguments and concluding that the AESO’s proposal was “reasonable.”

The committee failed to assess the benefits and costs to consumers pertaining to the recommendation that two north-south HVDC transmission lines are needed. With an estimated capital cost of $3 billion, building two north-south HVDC lines is by far the most expensive of available options.

The AESO itself recently indicated that annual transmission system revenue requirements will jump from under $1 billion in 2011 to $2.7 billion by 2016 largely as a result this decision. Given the impact that this will have on electricity costs, one can only wonder whose interest the committee (and the government) is serving.

Based on AltaLink’s estimate that the annual cost of the two HVDC lines would be $344 million/year, every Albertan will pay an average of $75/year for these lines. While the committee suggests the cost on the average residential electricity bill will only be a few dollars per month, it misses the point that Albertans will ultimately also have to cover the higher costs faced by municipalities, hospitals, schools, restaurants, etc. Because of the cost, every effort should have been made to determine whether there are feasible alternatives to what the AESO recommended — such as building a single 500 kilovolt AC line or seeking solutions that avoid construction of major new transmission lines.

The committee accepted the AESO’s recommendation that DC lines be built in spite of costing an estimated $1 billion more than AC lines. Again, there was no attempt to justify the extra expense via cost-benefit analysis. Further, building two 500 kilovolt DC lines with a transfer capacity of 2,000 MW each would increase the Edmonton to Calgary transfer capacity from about 2,150 MW to approximately 4,000 MW. This is quite remarkable given that congestion has occurred very infrequently during the past six or seven years and that the committee heard the volume of north-south transfers is likely to decline in the future as aging coal-fired generators near Edmonton are retired and new gas-fired generation capacity such as the

800 MW Shepherd Energy Centre is built in the south.

The cost-benefit analysis provided in the University of Calgary School of Public Policy’s submission to the committee concluded that “the proposed construction of the two HVDC lines appears to be an over build of transmission capacity” which cannot be justified. Further, because of the location of new electric generation facilities, TransCanada suggested that “a review of the critical designation of some of the transmission lines should be conducted and perhaps deferral of one or both HVDC transmission lines may be warranted.”

Because the AESO and the committee failed to demonstrate building two north-south HVDC transmission lines constitutes a cost-effective approach for addressing the transmission congestion challenges that the AESO claims need to be ad-

dressed, the Alberta government should immediately turn this important matter over to the Alberta Utilities Commission. The government has already acted on the committee’s recommendation that the Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009 be amended to give the commission responsibility for approving transmission lines that are proposed in the future. The commission should now also be asked to decide whether the benefits/costs of building the two HVDC north-south lines indicated as ‘critical” in the Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009 justify their construction when examined alongside possible alternatives. If not, it should be left to the commission to suggest solutions that best fit the needs of Albertans.

Gerry Angevine is a senior economist in the Fraser Institute’s Centre for Energy Policy Studies.

Why does library need more space?

Dear Editor: There is an issue in our community that deserves more discussion and debate before any more public funds are expended on it.

Before you go on reading this letter, there is one thing I want you all to know: It is not my intention to try to convince the public I am right and the rest are wrong. Living in a democratic country such as it is, there is one privilege we all have and that is to be able to express our opinion whether right or wrong — this is my intention.

Upon reading the article “Council looks at relocating to provincial building” in the Dec. 4 edition of the Rimbey review, I learned the reason for this change is that our library wants more space.

My first question is: Why does the library need more space? Now, it could be I have the wrong understanding of the purpose of the library.

In my school years, we were told if we needed information on a certain subject, the library was the place to find the answer. It was also a place where you could sit down and read or get a book to take home with you if you had a paid up membership in good standing.

Over coffee, another gentleman and I met with three councillors to discuss the proposed change.

They all tried to convince us we were wrong in opposing it.

The result is I went home, took out my World Book Dictionary and looked up the meaning for library. There was too much information to include it all in this letter but I think it is important to note what was not included in the definition.

Our library is now being used as a kindergarten classroom, adult learning centre, wine tasting venue and other purposes for which it was not intended. Could it quite possibly be if the library were used only for what the dictionary describes it as, there would be adequate space for it right now in its present location?

According to the article on the relocation plans, council would sell the current town office to the library for a nominal $1 and sign a 10-year lease for space in the provincial building at a cost of $3,000 a month. Does it make economic sense for this change when the taxpayers have already invested megabucks in the existing building? I don’t think it does.

Furthermore, when I tried to figure out Mayor Sheldon Ibbotson’s statement in the article, it leads me to believe there are a lot more questions about this whole issue that need to be clarified. We should have a public forum to discuss it openly and thoroughly.

Reuben Giebelhaus

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Anglin presents the truth Dear Editor: Energy Minister Ken Hughes, being on a personal vendetta finding fault in MLA Joe Anglin, has found a few allies in the Rimbey area. He is, like deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk, feeling the heat of the Tories constantly being exposed for playing underhanded tricks that benefit energy companies, be it oil and gas or power generators and AltaLink.

On the floor of the legislature, he relentlessly lays bare who is benefiting from new legislation and who is left holding the bag. On both sides of the legislature Mr. Anglin is respected for his knowledge, understanding and dedication. The passing of bills 46, 19, 24, 36, 50, 8 and 2 recently, are all illustrative of the provincial government’s further curbing of public interest and landowners rights to the benefit of favoured corporations in power generation, transmission and oil and gas exploration.

Thanks to Mr. Anglin, a lot of Albertans now know that the province is

working on a $16 billion electricity grid expansion, that will be paid for by Alberta ratepayers through a 400-percent increase in transmission charges.

We now know that that expansion is completely unnecessary for the public good and that it will be a financial millstone for citizens and businesses for a long time into the future.

Despite Mr. Anglin’s heroic performance recently in the provincial legislature, exposing Tories for their disdain toward landowners, the Alberta government is moving ahead with their draconian legislation set out in Bill 2.

It is appalling to see a few local people, who were involved in finding out for who these power lines had to be built, now being zestfully entrenched to publicly discredit our MLA. By doing so they have nullified their own noble actions of the past and they have become the greatest allies of Tories hiding their dictatorial tricks in the cloak of ignorance.

Jan Slomp

Anglin takes undue credit Dear Editor: In Cody Johnston’s letter to the editor in the Dec. 4 Rimbey Review, the author says: “Anglin recommended the use of HVDC technology in 2006 because the government of Alberta proposed to export electricity from Fort McMurray to California.”

If Mr. Johnston had read AESO’s 2005 10- and 20-year plans he would have seen this technology had already been brought forward. As early as 2005 there was a proposal for an HVDC line from Fort McMurray to the US/ California. The Northern Lights project was the original proposal of a DC transmission line from the oil sands are to the US paralleling the Alberta/ Saskatchewan boundary. This concept, a 500KV direct current line capable of transporting 2,000 to 3,000MW of electrical energy can from TransCanada Corp. It was proposed as a merchant line, meaning the Alberta ratepayers would not be on the hook for construction costs. TransCanada has since withdrawn their proposal (2010). I am not disputing that Joe Anglin recommended the use of HVDC. However, I find it more than a little intriguing that

he takes full credit for advancing technology that was already on the books.

In his letter, Johnston states: “To further illustrate Finnen and Vetsch’s confusion, Vetsch says it’s the ratepayers who pay for the transmission lines and not taxpayers. This is a silly argument. Every electric bill has a line item on it called “tax.”

I never said our electrical bills weren’t taxed. The following is what was said in my Nov. 20 letter: “To start with, the electrical infrastructure in this province is rate-based not taxbased, meaning the cost of this will be added to our monthly electrical energy bills and will not be coming out of government coffers.” I will try to clarify this. What I meant was the cost of electrical infrastructure is not part of the provincial budget.

Johnston calls the Daveberta blog “an unreliable liberal blog.” It didn’t seem to matter to Joe Anglin the political colour of the medium or if it was unreliable. Read the blog and you’ll see he found it very convenient to use it to make a number of entries.

James Vetsch

Anglin wants report released Wildrose Official Opposition utilities critic Joe Anglin is calling on Energy Minister Ken Hughes to immediately release a major report on electricity prices in Alberta after significant delays and missed deadlines.

Hughes promised to release the Retail Market Review Committee’s final report before the end of 2012.

He received the committee’s report — which contains recommendations to, among other things, reduce the volatility of electricity prices — three months ago. Along with the report, Hughes also promised to release the government’s response to its recommendations.

“With the dead of winter on the

horizon and power bills on the rise, Albertans deserve to know what — if anything — this government is going to do to lower power bills for their families and businesses,” Anglin said.

“Minister Hughes has been sitting on this report long enough. The time has come for action.”

Albertans pay some of the highest electricity bills in Canada, Anglin noted. Action needs to be taken to start reducing the wild price spikes Alberta families and businesses experience in the cold winter months.

“Minister Hughes can start by releasing this report,” Anglin said.

“It’s the public that pays, the public deserves to know.”

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NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS RE: TAX ARREARS Please be advised that current overdue 2012 taxes are due December 31, 2012. All outstanding taxes on January 1, 2013 will be subject to a penalty of 18% as per Bylaw 870/11.

Tax payments received by mail MUST BE POSTMARKED no later than December 31, 2012. If the post mark indicates January 1, 2013, the penalty will be applied. Should you wish to drop oī your tax payment on or before December 31, 2012 a mail slot is located on the south exterior wall of the Town AdministraƟon Oĸce for your convenience.

Nowhere to go this Christmas?

“There’s room for everyone on the nice list” Join us for Christmas Dinner at the Legion December 25th—2:00 pm HOLIDAY HOURS The Town of Rimbey will be CLOSED on the following days: Monday, December 24/12 Tuesday, December 25/12 Wednesday, December 26/12 Tuesday, January 1/13

Christmas Tree Pickup Christmas trees will be picked up on Friday, January 11/13. Please ensure that all your decoraƟons and Ɵnsel are removed.

Next Council MeeƟngs January 14/13, 7:00 pm January 28/13, 7:00 pm February 11/13 7:00 pm

TOWN OF RIMBEY TAX DISCOUNT BYLAW 871/11 PART II- PROCEDURES 2) A discount of two percent (2%) of the municipal porƟon of the taxes shall be applied to the prepayment of property taxes in the months of January and February.

3) Discounts shall be processed on funds received up to and including the close of business on the last business day in February.

4) Discounts shall not be applied to pre-payment of local improvement levies.

UPCOMING RENEWALS FOR 2013 Dog licenses Dog licenses must be renewed each year that ownership conƟnues. Renewal of dog licenses is due and payable to the Town of Rimbey on the Įrst day of January in each year and shall be for the period of January 1st to December 31st, each year.

Business Licenses—No person within or partly within the Town shall be engaged in any business unless and unƟl they have paid the prescribed fee and hold a valid and subsisƟng business license as set out in the Town of Rimbey Business License Bylaw 873/11. Payment of the business license fee shall be made no later than the last business day of March, or the fee shall be doubled.

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Zumba

Fitness Centre Rates

Dance-based aerobic program Resumes Jan. 7th, 2013 Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Rimbey Community Centre Cost: $95 Register at the Recreation Office

Adult - $165/year, $100/6 months Family - $275/year, $150/6 months Student - $75/year, $55/6 months Cardlock provides 24 hour access

Holiday Public Skating

Art Fusion for Youth

Dec. 27th: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 28th: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 29th: 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 30th: 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Dec. 31st: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Jan. 15th to March 5th Tuesdays, 4—5 p.m. $60 Rimbey Art Club Register at the Recreation Office

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COMMUNITY

Rimbey RCMP looking for holiday booze bandits Rimbey RCMP had a steady week investigating over 40 files. Highlights of the week include break and enters, theft, impaired driving, uttering threats to kill, sudden deaths, motor vehicle collisions and more drug charges.

Booze bandits make getaway After midnight on Dec. 30, culprits broke into a liquor store on Main Street. The bandits made off with several bottles of booze before the responding units arrived at scene. Police are actively investigating the matter and are currently following up on leads and using all available resources to catch the thieves.

Lapointe faces more charges Kirt Lapointe, a 22-year-old resident of Rimbey, was arrested again and faces 12 more criminal charges, including one for possession of methamphetamine. He is now in jail awaiting sentencing for 31 previous criminal charges. In case you are not old school, I will save you from looking for a calculator — that is 43 criminal charges he is currently Poachers charged Officers investigated several matters involving hunters who were either shooting from a road allowance or trespassing. In all circumstances, the accused parties have been charged with Wildlife Act offences.

Wasn’t that a party!

An impaired driver was arrested and charged on New Year’s Eve. The 53-year-old former resident of Rimbey, blew a whopping 200 mg% when he provided his breath samples to the investigating officers. Several roadside suspensions were also issued during the night of festivities. Over the holidays, there were several impaired drivers arrested. Your local Mounties are taking drunk driving seriously in an effort to make all our roadways safer for everyone. Don’t drink and drive.

RCMP find bag inside the bag An observant farmer from the Last West Hall area found a large hockey bag in the ditch and made an attempt to contact the owner. When he was unsuccessful, he reported it to the detachment hoping the goods could be returned to the rightful owner.

After the investigating officer searched the bag for any identification, he was very pleased to make an honest effort to hunt down the bag’s owner since a 20 gram bag of marijuana bud was found within the larger bag.

A 31-year-old man, a resident of Bentley, has been charged with possession of marijuana, and as police promised, he did get his hockey bag back as the kind farmer had requested.

Police arrest habitual offenders Police continue to monitor chronic habitual of-

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fenders. Several more charges have been laid, including one for operating a motor vehicle while their driver’s license was suspended. Other well known offenders were charged for failing to abide by their court imposed conditions by breaching their respective curfews and other orders.

Loaded weapon found in vehicle Another Rimbey resident was charged last week for having a loaded firearm in his vehicle. This is a frequent offence in this community and is not tolerated. It is criminal and carries harsh penalties. In addition to the

criminal record, you also lose your firearm. Not only do officers hope to reduce the chances of a blown out windshield, they are trying to save some fingers, toes and other more important appendages as well.

If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please call the Rimbey RCMP at (403) 843-2224 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, #8477 on Telus Mobility or *8477 on Rogers AT&T. Crime Stoppers is a community program that does work. Do your part and call now.

What C-19 did and did not do

By Todd Brown Concerned Gun Owners of Alberta To understand what Bill C-19 will do, you need to know that licencing is separate from registration. The Firearms Act deals with two distinct things: the person and the firearm. Licencing deals with the person, and registration deals with the firearm.

Licencing is the wallet photo ID card that gives you permission from the government to possess, buy, and sell firearms and ammunition. It is called a Possession Acquisition Licence, or PAL. All the regulations contained in the Firearms Act affect anyone with a PAL. Registration deals only with the firearm. “The Registry” is only the part of the Firearms Act that tells the government what firearms you legally own. A registration certificate is a wallet-sized paper card that is supposed to identify a particular firearm, that is to be kept (by law) with that firearm. The number on a registration certificate is tied to, but not part of, your PAL. C-19 affects only the non-restricted category of firearms, the bulk of that category is made up of rifles and shotguns. Firearms of any other category, restricted and prohibited classes, are made up of mostly handguns and full auto firearms. There are exceptions, so make sure your firearms are verified to ensure proper status.

Both licencing of the people and registration of the firearms were started when Bill C-68, The Firearms Act, was made law by the Liberal government.

Bill C-19 proposes to get rid of the registration portion affecting rifles and shotguns (non-restricted) only. Bill

C-19 has nothing to do with licencing. You are still required, by law, to possess the photo ID (PAL) to legally possess your firearms. Simple possession of a firearm (without a PAL) is a federal crime.

The prior system, (pre 1995) was the Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC). Under this system, simple possession of a firearm was not a crime.

Under the current system, simple possession of a firearm is a crime, unless you are the holder of a licence (PAL), which when defined is: permission from the government to do something that would otherwise be illegal.

The then-Liberal government had to make simple firearms possession a Criminal Code offence (sec. 91 & 92) for C-68 (The Firearms Act) to have any lawful validity.

Sec 91 and 92 state: • 91. (1) Subject to subsection (4), every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm without being the holder of (a) a licence under which the person may possess it; and (b) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate for it.

• 92. (1) Subject to subsection (4), every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm knowing that the person is not the holder of (a) a licence under which the person may possess it; and (b) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate for it.

So, your registration certificates can be burned, but you still need a valid PAL to possess your firearms.

Pay taxes now and save

By Treena Mielke

403.843.4909

Rimbey residents have the chance to get a break on the municipal portion of their tax bill this year if they decide to pay early.

Property owners who prepay this year’s tax bill in January or February (before the actual tax bill is received) will receive a two-per-cent reduction.

The prepaid amount (determined by last year’s taxes) will be deducted from their 2013 tax bill when it is finalized.

Town CAO Tony Goode said the “two-per-cent solution” will help people save some money on their tax bill.

“It is a good deal, but not as many people take advantage of it as you would

think,” he said.

Assessment notices will be sent out before tax bills this year, he said. “It will give those who wish to appeal more time.”

Goode would not speculate on the amount of taxes this year, noting many factors need to come into play to determine the final cost.

Last year the municipal portion of the tax bill on an average home was $1,233.76, the school portion amounted to $439.95 and Rimoka Seniors Foundation charges were $17.69.

Last year’s residential mill rate was 9.17, a 4.4-per-cent increase from 2011.

The non-residential mill rate was 12.07.

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Machinery use boosts older farmers’ risk of injury

By Amelia Naismith A Canadian study has shown farm injury risks increase with age, especially when it comes to operating heavy machinery and equipment.

The average age of farmers in North America is increasing each year. The study concluded older farmers work fewer hours than their younger counterparts but spend more time operating heavy machinery and equipment.

Farmers aged 45 to 64 spend six to eight more days per year than farmers 20 years younger.

The study surveyed 519 farmers aged 65 to 74.

These farmers spent a median of 46 hours per week working on the farm—that’s one hour less than famers 40 years their junior. Farmers older than 75 work 34 hours per week.

It was found the amount of weekly hours worked decreased 34 per cent over the lifespan of farmers.

However, older farmers disproportionally retain tasks involving machinery as they age. The proportion of time spent operating machinery increases 40 per cent in older age groups.

The study concluded; exposure to potentially dangerous farm equipment didn’t decrease as expected.

Older farmers remain relatively active in the workplace and prevention efforts should focus on safe machinery operation.

In addition to the finding older farmers spend more time working with machinery is that the machines they’re using are usually the oldest on the farm.

Since older farmers are using older equipment, the equipment has been named an independent factor relat-

ed to farm injuries in aging farmers.

Safely driving and operating heavy farm machinery requires accurate sensory input, rapid information processing, reliable judgment and fast motor responses.

As farmers age, skill factors of good driving and machinery operating, including, visual ability, hearing ability, reaction time, muscle strength and joint flexibility, deteriorate.

The onset of dementia and other neurological disorders also increase injury risk potential.

The study also highlighted a challenge faced by older farmers. A reason they may choose machinery operation over more labor-intensive work is because that area is where they see themselves as most productive and capable.

However, this choice puts them at a greater risk for injury due to the exposure to the machinery.

Preventative measures mentioned in the study include: all machinery should be in good working condition with regular preventative maintenance, older farmers should check in with others regularly when working long hours, older farmers should avoid low-light situations where hazards could be hard to see, co-workers and family members should watch out for signs of close call such as dents, paint

Rimbey shopper wins big bucks

Left: Chamber president Jackie Stratton presents $300 in Rimbey Bucks to second-place winner Marilyn Lutwick. Above: Stratton (centre) presents $250 Rimbey Bucks to Deanna Browne, third place, and $500 to first-place winner Donna Regnier.

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scrapes and damage to property or machinery.

Behavioral signs that may indicate an older farmer is having troubles with machinery could include anxiety or frustration in the operation of equipment, memory troubles or problems balancing multiple tasks and confusion with operational controls.

Laura Nelson, executive director at Alberta Farm Safety Centre, says the study is an interesting report with no easy answers for the problems it mentions.

“Farming is exempt from occupational health and safety regulations. Farming is a bit unique,” said Nelson.

However, there are exceptions to that standard. Operations such as greenhouses or mushroom farms are covered, but not primary farms, such as cattle.

Farming is also not covered by workers compensation legislation. Farm workers on traditional farms are the only labour force not covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA).

Nelson said some of the centre’s biggest programs are educational programs visiting school and teaching children about farm and agricultural safety.

“I think that the younger generation . . . they’re not going to accept the iffy things their parents and grandparents did.”

Nelson says the lack of safety is

becoming less acceptable within the farming industry.

She recalls talking to older farmers who were almost nonchalant about injuries and missing limbs resulting in farm accidents around older machinery.

Younger generation farmers don’t accept the ideals that just because they’re farmers they’re almost guaranteed to lose limbs are acquire damaged hearing or lungs. “I think that whole mindset is more prevalent,” said Nelson.

While awareness and technology has improved, Nelson says a portion of staying safe on the farm comes down to common sense.

“A lot of us, as we get a little older, don’t want to say we’re done for the day, you want to push on.” It’s usually not the intent to make risky decisions, but not every decision is wise.

Pressures of farming also play a factor in the decision-making process. “It’s not a eight to five job. People are under huge amounts of pressure, if there’s a storm coming . . . that’s their livelihood.”

Don Voaklander, a professor at the University of Alberta Public School of Heath; Lesley Day, researcher at Monash University Accident Research Centre; James Dosman, professor of agricultural medicine at the University of Saskatchewan; Louise Hagel, with the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan; and William Pickett, professor of community health and epidemiology at Queens University, studied 2,751 male Saskatchewan farmers over the age of 25.

By Treena Mielke For Rimbey resident Donna Regnier, shopping at home has paid off in a big way.

Regnier, who participated in Rimbey and District Chamber of Commerce’s passport contest, won $500 in Rimbey Bucks in a draw made Dec. 21.

“I was so excited and so surprised,” said Regnier.

“I never win anything so it truly was a huge surprise.”

Regnier said winning the draw before Christmas was “good timing” and she was able to use up the Rimbey Bucks within a couple of days.

Her family shops mostly in Rimbey anyway, but the win was added incentive to buy locally.

Chamber president Jackie Stratton said the passport contest went over well.

“It was very popular. People were very receptive to it.”

Carrie Vaartstra , assistant administrator for the chamber, said 1,000 passports were printed and 550 returned. To have a passport stamped, $10 worth of merchandise needed to be purchased from participating businesses.

“We had a tremendous response, both from the participating businesses and the shoppers,” said Vaartstra.

The winners of the $300 and $250 prizes of Rimbey Bucks were Marilyn Lutwick, and Beanna Browne, both from the Bentley area.

Big Band Valentine Gala Saturday, Feb. 9 2013, Rimbey Community Centre Meal, dance, silent auction, prizes and more!

Prior to Feb. 1, 2013: $60 per person $110 per couple $400 per table (8) Tickets available at;

Post Feb. 1, 2013 $70 per person $125 per couple $475 per table (8)

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Gift pets come with responsibilities

By Treena Mielke

CHURCH

DIRECTORY G Grace Lutheran C Church Bentley - ELCIC Sunday School 11 a.m.

4th Sunday of the month 5 p.m.

Church 403-748-4455 5 miles m west, 1.5 miles south,

1 mile west of Bentley “Sharing New Life in Christ”

Rimbey New Life Fellowship Sunday 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church 11:30 a.m.

Midweek Service - Wednesday 7 p.m.

Ladies Meeting Friday 2 p.m.

Pastor Reg Darnell 403-843-3336 (Office) 403-782-2694 (Home) 5038 - 49 Ave.

Church of the Nazarene, Rimbey Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. (on Radio 93.3 FM) 5214-51 Street, Phone: 403-843-2029 Pastor Dave MacMillan

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 5211 52 St., Rimbey

Service & Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

4th Sunday Family Service: 11:00 a.m.

Puppies and kittens or even full-grown cats such as the one being held by Dr. Stacey White from the Bluffton Veterinary Services, are often given as Christmas gifts. Dr. White notes that proper pet care is important to keep the pet healthy and happy as it grows.

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An adorable little kitten or puppy can be a delightful, heartwarming Christmas gift, promising to bring both the gift bearer and the receiver a warm, fuzzy feeling that inevitably comes with such a present.

However, people who received a pet for Christmas need to remember such a gift brings with it responsibility and rules that need to be adhered to for their pet to remain healthy and happy.

Dr. Stacey White from Bluffton Veterinary Services said puppies and kittens are the type of pets commonly received as Christmas gifts.

The veterinarian generally discourages giving pets as gifts. However, if it does happen there are rules that need to be followed if the owner wishes to keep their new pet healthy and happy.

“First of all get as much information as you possibly can. The health history of the pet; what it has been fed, the breeds of the parents, all of this is important to know.”

White said clients may bring their pets into the veterinarian clinic without this knowledge and the veterinarian will have to start from scratch to treat the patient.

All pets need to be vaccinated

Reverend David Holmes: 403-843-2502

Stuart Adams: 403-843-6164 or Arlene Edwards: 403-843-6077

www.churchofepiphany.ca

Multiple listing service

The Rimbey SeventhDay Adventist Church

Evangelical Missionary Church

Saturdays Sabbath School@9:45 a.m.

Worship Service@11:00 a.m.

1/2 mile East of Hoadley on Highway #611

Pastor David Beaudoin 403-783-2499

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Barry Klassen 403-843-6461

Zion Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Canada Divine Service at 10:30 4521 - 54th Ave. Rimbey Pastor Al Lewis Office - 403-843-2767 Home - 403-843-2240

Rimbey Christian Reformed Church 5506-51 Ave Service at 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided

403-843-2585 Pastor: Bill Nieuwenhuis

OFFICE: 403-843-7736

against various diseases and dewormed against parasites. If no record is available, vaccinations may have to be repeated.

“We prefer not to repeat vaccinations if we can help it, but it is much safer to repeat one than to go without,” he said. “Parasites need to be taken of as they can spread to humans as well.”

Veterinarians can usually approximate the age of a young animal, he added.

Bringing a new pet to the vet is also important so as to receive guidance regarding grooming, training and nutrition.

He said many people don’t realize pet health insurance is available. Information about coverage and companies is available on line or through veterinary clinics, he added.

Anyone giving a pet as a gift needs to give consideration to making a good match, said White.

“Sometimes people get a little more than they have bargained for.

You need to be sure the breed matches the owner. For instance, a big, gregarious poppy might not match up well with young families or seniors.

You need to be prepared and chose the pet with care.”

BUYING OR SELLING? We do it all!

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Great Location! Many recent upgrades, 3bdrms, 2 bath all appliances,det garage. Basement extra revenue & currently rented. Quick possession! $229,900 Call Wendy

Mother Natures Touch, best describes this lovely acreage, setback in the trees, close to Rimbey. Well kept home, double garage and more. $239,900.

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Gull Lake Haven, this large corner lot has an excellent home with triple attached heated garage.

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Home is in need of TLC. $279,900 Call Wendy

Want to build that dream home with nice location?

Well I have it at Birch Bay! $125,000. Call Jeff.

WOW this acreage is on pavement and is well built.

Detached heated garage, completely finished, & comes with all appliances and more. $370,000 Call Jeff.

WENDY’S FEATURES OF THE WEEK

Rimbey Alliance Church 4620 - 54th Avenue, Rimbey 403-843-3727 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Children’s Church Last Sunday of the month, service held at Parkland Manor at 10:00 am

Roman Catholic Church Mass Times:

Saturday Evening: Sylvan Lake - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning: Rimbey - 9:00 a.m.

Sylvan Lake -11:00 a.m.

SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST!! 3 bdrms, 2 bath, all appliances, fireplace & Quick Possession. Basement is totally finished. This property shows well! No mowing grass or shovelling snow. Call Wendy for more info

Wendy Stevenson Cell: 403-704-5520

Incredible Mountain Views, lots of wildlife, located by Nordegg. Immediate Possession!

This EXECUTIVE log home featuring over 3099 sq ft of living space. 3 bdrms, 3 bath, wood stove, pallet stove, appliances. 2 detached garages, RV parking & so much more! Call Wendy for more info

NEW PRICE!! Excellent Location!

Located on main street Rimbey, ground work completed, power is in idle, and is 3 phase. So MANY Possibilities! Ready to build!

Call Wendy for more info

JEFF’S FEATURES OF THE WEEK

Last Sunday of every month: Sylvan Lake 9:00 a.m. Rimbey 11:00 a.m.

Parish Priest: Father Gabriel Udeh Administration Office: 403-843-2126; After Hours Emergency Cell: 403-963-0954

Rimbey United Church 403-843-2458

4931 - 51st Ave.

Rev. Deborah Laing Sunday Worship / Children’s Programs - 10:30 a.m.

Jeff Collins Cell: 403-783-0216 Home: 403-843-2193

EXCELLENT LARGE HOME AT THE LAKE! This 15oo sq.ft. + home has a very open floor plan, full bsmt, triple heated garage, corner lot with excellent view close to golf course and so much more.

Quick Possession $438,500 Call Jeff.

PRIVATE AND QUIET this acreage is nestled in the trees close to town. Large addition, well kept on pavement, lots of wildlife, front and rear decks, double heated garage and more. $239,900. Call Jeff.

JUST LIKE NEW and ready to move in. This quality home is in a great location with tons of extras. Fully finished up and down, double garage corner lot, energy efficient and more. $325,000. Call Jeff.

4-Hers help their town

By Megan Valstar Rimbey 4-H Club In November we had our second general meeting. A representative from the Ronald McDonald House, Kristen Staldelker, presented our club with a plaque in recognition of our donations.

During December we helped deliver phone books to businesses and residences around town as a club fundraiser. We also held our third general meeting at the Nazarene Church and after the meeting we did a gift exchange as a club.

We are getting along and learning how helping the community also benefit our clubs. Our first three months have flown by and we look forward to helping our town and surrounding community in the near future.

Thanks to the Rimbey Neighborhood Place and to the Nazarene Church for the use of their rooms for the last two meetings.

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Safe smart snowmobiling will save lives RCMP in Alberta remind snowmobilers to remain safe while they are having fun with their friends and family.

In Alberta, a snowmobile driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be charged with the same impaired driving offences as the driver of a car or truck on a highway. Penalties include: fines, loss of driver’s licence, a criminal record and for subsequent convictions, and/or a jail sentence. A conviction will affect the driver’s privileges to operate any type of motor vehicle — including off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles — on public roadways or public land.

Every year, people are injured and killed while snowmobiling, a popular winter recreational activity in Alberta.

The major contributing factors in serious snowmobile incidents include excessive speed, not checking the thickness of ice on rivers and lakes, inexperience, inatten-

tion, and operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

From 1997 to 2006, there were 345 collisions involving 378 motorized snow vehicles. Sixty per cent of these collisions resulted in either death or injury.

These statistics do not include collisions that occurred on private property.

Be prepared and have the right equipment • Keep the snowmobile in good working order and do a pre-ride inspection before every trip • Wear a proper-fitting safety-certified snowmobile helmet and make sure to have it buckled up at all times. The chinstrap should be snug • Wear a wind-resistant and water-repellent snowmobile suit or a buoyant snowmobile suit if you travel over frozen water.

• Dress in layers to maintain proper body

warmth and prevent hands and feet from freezing.

• Wear a turtleneck sweater or neck warmer instead of a scarf that can catch in moving parts.

• Wear reflective clothing when riding.

• Carry a first-aid kit, an emergency tool kit, an extra key, and a survival kit that includes flares. Carry a cellular phone if you’re in an area with service.

• Carry an avalanche beacon, probe and shovel, and make sure everyone knows how to use them in the event of an avalanche in backcountry or mountainous terrain.

Ride safely and obey the law • Operate at safe and reasonable speeds, driving within your capability. Reckless riders can be charged under the Traffic Safety Act • Keep headlights and taillights on at all times to be more visible • Use extra caution while riding at night. Most collisions occur during poor visibility • Travel on the right-hand side of the trail and obey trail signs • Use the proper hand signals • Know the terrain, stay on approved snowmobile trails and never ride on private property without permission.

• Watch for potential hazards and ride at reasonable speed for the terrain.

• Use extreme caution when riding on frozen lakes, riv-

ers and ponds. Check with local authorities to make sure the ice is thick enough to ride on.

• Use the buddy system and never ride alone. Inform someone of your route and how long you plan to be gone.

• Do not carry more than one passenger with you. If your snowmobile is designed for one rider only, ride alone.

• Do not pull people on saucers, tubes, tires, sleds or skis behind a snowmobile.

• Exercise extreme caution when crossing a road.

• Make sure your snowmobile is registered and insured if you are riding on property other than your own.

• The operator of a snowmobile can be charged under the new provisions of Bill 26 concerning indefinite licence suspensions/immediate roadside sanctions and the associated vehicle seizures.

Use care and caution when snowmobiling with children Operating a snowmobile requires the same maturity required to drive a car. By law, snowmobile drivers must be at least 14 years of age to operate a snowmobile independently.

For more information about traffic safety, contact the Office of Traffic Safety at 780-422-8839 or visit http://www.saferoads.com/

Tarney

Bob & Rhonda

Dedicated 2 You!

Bob’s Cell: 403-704-0110 Rhonda’s Cell: 403-704-0408

Keep the snowmobile in good working order and do a pre-ride inspection before every trip.

Tire recycling upgrading

By Treena Mielke A new tire-recycling component will be set up at the Rimbey Recycling Facility in the spring.

The town recently received notification from the Alberta Recycling Management Authority that it has been approved for $8,668 for the 2013-2015 Tire Marshalling Area Grant.

In a letter to CAO Tony Goode, Brad Shultz, director of operations for Alberta Recycling commended the town for its application.

“The plan to upgrade the tire collection area demonstrates the dedication of the town towards ensuring a well organized, accessible temporary storage area to recycle scrap tires,” he said.

Since the inception of Alberta’s tire recycling program in 1992, 72 million tires have been collected from municipalities across Alberta and re-

cycled into tire-derived-aggregate for use as drainage medium in municipal landfills, rubber crumb for loose fill applications or incorporated in manufactured products.

Goode said the storage area won’t be completed until spring when the ground can be worked up.

“It will certainly enhance the functionality of the recycling area,” he said.

He noted from April to December of last year 125,000 kilograms of recyclables were diverted from the landfill.

“I expect we will surpass that number this year,” he said.

The recycle centre is on the east side of Rimbey, east of Highway 20 and across the railway tracks. Its winter hours of operation are Tuesday to Friday 2 to 6 p.m. and all day Saturday.

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These fairy tales are for adults only Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm by Philip Pullman c.2012, Viking $27.95 / $29.50 Canada 406 pages Happily ever after.

Once upon a time, those were magic words to you. They tied up Terri a bedtime story neat enough to lull you to Schlichenmeyer sleep. They put a nice, The Bookworm sweet bow on a story that let you know everything was all right in Make-Believe World.

Those three words, well, you’d love to share them with your own kids, especially since this is the bicentennial year for Grimm’s Fairy Tales. But as you’ll

Winfield 4-Hers serve tea

By Jessica Dalke Winfield & District 4-H Beef Club

Thank You!

A heart-felt thank you to Gerald Jordan for giving up his time and making it possible for Mom/ Grandma to come out on Christmas Eve with our family.

Many thanks to Rob Rondeel for the use of his van Christmas Day, and to the nursing staff who had mom ready to go, and to a special someone for doing her hair.

We wish all of you a happy and healthy new year!

Dale, Linda Hatala and family

So far the 4-H year has gone well. Everyone’s calves are eating and growing well.

At the November meeting Miranda Wirch was elected our new vice-president. We hope to have all of the community calendars delivered before the new year. We are also donating pasta and sauce to Santa’s Anonymous.

We volunteered to help serve tea and coffee at the Buck Lake Senior’s Supper on Dec 1. We had fun. We sang Christmas carols and snacked on sugar cubes. Yum! On Dec. 16 we were to have our Christmas party.

We will be bowling and having a potluck supper and a Chinese gift exchange. Fun right? It is fun until someone steals your gift and you can’t take it back.

Dangit!

Our next meeting is Jan 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alder Flats Hall.

Happy New Year from the Winfield & District 4-H Beef Club.

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see in Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm by Philip Pullman, you might want to do some editing before you do.

Long ago, two “diligent and serious-minded” brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were on a path to become lawyers like their father. But when the elder Grimm died in 1796, the family had to depend on support from maternal relatives and the boys were sent to University. There, they decided to collect and publish fairy tales, which had become a “widespread preoccupation of the time.”

The first version of their collection was published in 1812, and by 1857 it was “immensely popular.” The collection had also grown bigger and, as does any good folk tale, it changed to reflect the times, piety and the culture of its readers.

“The fairy tale is in a perpetual state of…alteration,” says Pullman, who admits this book is not an authoritative text for reading aloud. Instead, he encourages readers to tell these stories with a personal, improvisational spin.

In this book, he’s done just that.

Pullman softens some of the classics, adding endings that make a tale make sense. In many, he traced the origins to learn where the story came from, how it was initially intended, what “morals” were implied, and oddities that were original. He points out any similarities between the tales as he discovered them, and other fairy tales,

movies, plays, and stories.

But this book isn’t just another adaptation: there’s still a lot of the magic you’d find in any fairy tale book: talking frogs, tattling horses, beautiful princesses, benevolent kings, and riches from beggars. You’ll find recognizable stories that are tucked in the recesses of your kid-mind: The Princess and the Frog, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel & Gretel, The Robber Bridegroom, and Cinderella.

But what most adults have forgotten (I sure had!) — and what author Philip Pullman found — was that the original fairy tales weren’t all Disney and light.

Fairy tales, as the Brothers Grimm knew them, included an awful lot of horrors: incest, murder, torture, beatings, parents killing children, animal cruelty, children killing parents, child abandonment, promiscuity, cannibalism and a lot of interacting with dead bodies.

Yikes.

Difficult to accept, yes. And yet, I liked this book for what it is: a morphing collection of fairy tales presented for the next storyteller to add to or subtract from. It’s creepy, it’s familiar, it’s dark, but it’s irresistible for adults only.

As for small kids, no, this is definitely not for them. Instead, find them something tamer because Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm will leave them unhappily for a good long time.

Martial arts centre closes

By Treena Mielke Central Alberta Martial Arts & Wellness, a not-for-profit centre, closed its doors at the end of the year.

Sensei Christine Braun said internal sponsorship drives such as the Alberta Bushido Open Tournament and sponsorships and donations from government and corporate venues have declined in the last few years.

“During this time frame and up until the present date, the centre has explored and exhausted every possible option to

ensure the viability of the dojo, and its students, and its grant vision.”

However these efforts have not proved successful, she noted.

Braun said the centre, while in operation, provided a valuable and far reaching service, largely due to participation by students, community members and supporters. She listed community cleanups, emotional and financial support to children as far away as Nepal, more than $30,000 in scholarships for children in financial need and more than $15,000 in donations to World Vision as some of the centre’s noteworthy accomplishments.

Braun said students have learned and exhibited the true spirit of martial arts through kindness, awareness and compassion.

“This is one of your biggest gifts to the world,” she said. “Always remember this.”

The mission of the Central Alberta Martial Arts & Wellness (aka Centre for Peaceful Living) was to empower children, youth and adults through the tradition of the martial arts. It also provided wellness and life skills programs such as life coaching, personal development workshops, meditation, Thai yoga massage, community service and international humanitarian projects.

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PIKE, Shane LADD, Margaret (Peggy) 1922-2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Peggy Ladd (formerly of Red Deer). Peggy passed away on January 1st, 2013 at the age of 90 years, while under the wonderful care of the nurses and staff at the Bentley Care Centre.

Peggy was born on July 30, 1922 at Irma, Alberta. Her family moved to Mulhurst at Pigeon Lake where she grew up. It was there she met, fell in love and married the love of her life, Judd Ladd on May 3rd. 1941. They raised four children together, moving to Calmar in 1949, then to Red Deer in 1955. While in Red Deer, Peggy joined the work force. She began her career at Kresge’s as Head Floor Supervisor. When the Hudson Bay Co. opened she moved into the positions of Sales Manager and Store Manger for 25 years before she retired in 1984. Peggy was blessed with many friends and was adored for her great sense of humor. After retirement, she spent many hours enjoying her back deck, walking Bower Pond trails, golfing and spending time with her friends at the Oil Wives Club. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

After selling her home in Upper Fairview in 2003; she resided at the Pines Lodge until 2008. She then moved to Masterpiece Senior Living before finally moving to the Bentley Care Centre in February 2012.

Peggy is survived by her four children, Bonnie (Daniel) Watt of Kamloops, Larry (Diana) Ladd of Edmonton, Judy (Ronald) Glover of Kamloops, Allen (Jean) Ladd of Gull Lake, fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-three great grandchildren, sister-in-laws, Lois Hyland, and Shirley (Rosaire) Parenteau, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews.

Peggy was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Jean McBain, her husband Judd in 1995, brothers Bill and Andy McBain, Sisters Mamie Maine, Jessie Meaver, and Betty Knight, grandson Justin Ladd, niece Marlene Norman, and brother-in-laws Lionel Hyland and Burrel Ladd.

Peggy touched and impacted the lives of anyone she encountered; she adopted both young and old into her extended family. Peggy was loved and admired by everyone who was blessed to have had her in their lives.

Peggy’s children would like to thank the staff at the Bentley Care Centre for the extra special care she received in her last year. Peggy loved each of these ladies dearly as she shared her special kisses; which have been fondly named “Peggy Kisses”.

We love you Mom, Fly with the Angels.

A Memorial Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel (4820-45 Street, Red Deer) on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. In Lieu of flowers Memorial Tributes in Peggy’s honor may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society, 104 - 4805 - 48 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 3T2, or to a charity of your choice.

We are all deeply saddened by the passing of our loved one Shane Pike on Dec. 20, 2012 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Left to mourn is his mother Florence; brother`s Darrin and Kevin; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Doug; grandparents Orin and Margaret Pike, and his grandparents Joe and Ellen Gittins. Lots of goodtimes were had with his cousins, aunts and uncles in his younger years and was always happy to see you. He will sadly be missed by us all.

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Arthur George Dyck Aug. 31, 1933 Dec.21, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Dyck on December 21, 2012 at the age of 79 years. He leaves behind his loving family; daughters, Denise (Lee) Baranowski, Linda Johnson; sons, Bill (Athena) Dyck and Greg Dyck; grandchildren, Katie, Kyria, Devon, Anthonny, Nathan, Vanessa and Nikki; friend of 51 years, Louise; brothers, Edward, Bert, Irvin, Howard and Elmer along with numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. Art was predeceased by his parents, Abram and Maria Dyck; siblings, Peg, Elsie and Len. As per Art’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Art’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.

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TARRABAIN Pat Tarrabain of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Rimbey on Friday, December 28, 2012 at the age of 87 years.

Pat will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son, Donny Tarrabain of Carnwood, Alberta; and her three daughters, Sharon Tarrabain (Randy Hogle) of Edmonton; Lori Szoke (Steven) of Sylvan Lake; and Cindy Tarrabain also of Carnwood.

She will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews; and many close friends. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth and Thomas Hopper; two husbands, Sid and Alex; two brothers, Charles and Ned;

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and her sister, Jen. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Pat’s Life was held at the Rimbey United Church, Rimbey on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Deborah Laing officiating. Cremation took place at the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer.

If friends desire, memorial tributes in Pat’s Memory may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4K1.

Condolences to the Family may also be expressed by e-mail to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Funeral and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Pat Tarrabain entrusted to the care of OBERHAMMER FUNERAL CHAPELS Rimbey, AB. 403-843-4445

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JOHNS Ernie W. Johns of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Rimbey on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the age of 66 years.

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Ernie was born on January 10, 1946 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and was raised in Saskatchewan. He loved the farming life and also possessed a great passion for the outdoors, especially for hunting and fishing. Ernie attended the University of Saskatchewan and graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

He later moved to Rimbey where he practiced veterinary medicine from 1970 to 1991. Following his retirement from the Rimbey Veterinary Clinic, Ernie continued to work and farm in and around the Rimbey area until his passing.

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Ernie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his beloved wife of 29 years, Shirley; his two sons, Mark (Wendy) Johns of Camrose; and Cory (Cherie) Johns and their two children, Cody and Chelsey, all of Rimbey; as well as his third son, Glen (Colleen) Thebeau and their three children, Luke, Jesse, and Megan, all of Rimbey. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his brother, Wayne Johns of Duck Lake, Saskatchewan; and his special niece, Mandy Davenport of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; in addition to numerous cousins, close friends, and many acquaintances. Ernie was predeceased by his parents, Madaline and Roy Johns; and his sister, Net Davenport.

With respect for Ernie’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Cremation took place at the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Ernie’s Memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences to the family may also be expressed by e-mail to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Cremation Arrangements for the Late Ernie W. Johns entrusted to the care of OBERHAMMER FUNERAL CHAPELS Rimbey, AB. 403-843-4445

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NEW Red Deer Based busy & growing oilfield trucking company looking for exp. winch truck drivers. Successful candidates will receive top wages & benefits.

Valid Class 1 licence is necessary & oilfield tickets is an asset. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol screen test.

Please forward all resumes to danacg@shaw.ca NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley.

BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits.

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The family of Robert & Kay Smith invite you to an afternoon tea at the Rimbey Drop-In Centre on January 13, 2013 from 2-5 p.m.

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EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dismanteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechanic or equivelant experience We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people.

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Training for life First Aid Training teaches how to respond confidently when injuries occur.

Misc.

Help

880

SUMMER HERBICIDE APPLICATOR POSITIONS now available (4 - 6 months).

Ace Vegetation is hiring for the 2013 season.

Training provided, lots of hours, some travel required. Placements in AB, SK, BC. Starts May 1, 2013. Resume: acemail @acevegetation.com.

Fax 780-955-9426.

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Misc.

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In Town of Rimbey

Rimbey Implements

Looking for part-time help in home care for a young man with Autism.

requires a

SERVICE WRITER

The position is a temporary full time maternity leave position.

Please fax resume to 403-843-3430 or email: heinzstalder@ rimbeyimplements.ca

in Ponoka, has immediate opening for

SWAMPERS Please submit resumes to 6526 - 44 Ave Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 or Email:

880

Must enjoy walking and swimming.

Government funded.

Vehicle not required.

Phone:

403.843.6981 NEED A CHANGE? Looking for work? www. dreamscreatethefuture.ca in the Provost region, workers of all kinds are needed now! Visit our website today for more information.

Career Planning

Misc.

Help

880

REQUIRED Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284

Employment Training

CLASSIFIEDS Financial

Business Services #1000 - #1430

900

MASSAGE CAREER. Train at our highly regarded, progressive school and graduate with confidence! Excellence in education, guaranteed!

1-877-646-1018; www. albertainstituteofmassage.com REFLEXOLOGY CLASSES, fun and relaxed learning.

Good for the sole.

Register now limited space. Starting February 2 & 3, 2013. Phone Edwards & Holloway Health and Wellness 403-340-1330.

Butchering

1055

JKC MEATS MEATS JKC

Licensed Mobile Mobile Butchering Licensed Butchering Custom Cutting Cutting &&Wrapping Custom Wrapping Beef,Pork Pork and Beef, andWild WildGame Game

Paul Taylor

miles EE & & 1.5 1.5 22 miles miles N of Hoadley AB.

843-4383 Financial

1170

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

920

1170

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy!

Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500.

Legal Services

Misc.

Services

1290

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Misc.

Services

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less).

Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Painters/ Decorators

1310

RALPH’S PAINTING “When Ralph’s Done Brushing You Don’t Feel Rolled�

Journey man painter, serving the area for 25 years

CRIMINAL RECORD? Have it removed. Canada’s premier record removal provider since 1989. BBB A+ rating. Confidential, fast & affordable.

Free information booklet.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); RemoveYourRecord.com.

1290

403-843-4172

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY Misc.

Services

1290

SO007393 PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN FIREFIGHTING & POLICING

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try!

1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies.

1-877-804-5381. (18+).

GET 50% OFF - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% off.

Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results!

Call Herbal Magic today!

1-800-854-5176.

TRUE PSYCHICS! 4 Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca

Pet Services

1318

0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM SO005352

Dog Shelter Boarding Dogs for adoption Dogs to surrender

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MÉTIS EMERGENCY SERVICES PREPARATION 1-888-48-MÉTIS

1315

MacDonald Old Kennels

)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS Tell them Danny s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS s +ONTINUOUS 3HOK #HLORINATOR Hooper sent you

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Personal Services

RURAL WATER TREATMENT

a div. of Kokotilo Holdings Inc.

DAIRY FARM in Lacombe is looking for one full time or 2 part time experienced workers for milking and other dairy related jobs.

Wage depending on experience. Call 403-782-3325

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive.

Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com

1260

hr@calnashtrucking.com INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

Legal Services

#HECK OUR WEBSITE FOR LOCAL REPS AND PHONE NUMBERS

Visit us online at www.BigIronDrilling.com !LSO VIEW OUR 29 PATENTED AND PATENT PENDING INVENTIONS

03 7E ALSO SELL 3OFTENERS 0URIlERS FOR 4OWN #ITY WATER

Animal services for Ponoka County

www.pawsandclawsanimalrescue.ca click courtesy adoptions

Phone (403) 783-7447

RIMBEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY SECURE INDOOR & OUTDOOR STORAGE Perfect for: • Affordable Rates

RVs • Trailers • Boats • Cars • Motorbikes • Quads/ATVs • Snowmobiles • Furniture/ Household Goods

HOMEWARD BOUND KENNELS

ASPENWORKS MECHANICAL

BOARDING & GROOMING

Plumbing Gasfitting Hot Water & Forced Air Heating Water Analysis & Treatment Systems

RR#1 Lockhart Road Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0

Ph: 843-7794 Cell: 704-5039 dbfranklin@telus.net

403 843 7705 403.843.7705 www.glstorage.ca Located corner of Hwy 771 and Parkland Beach Road, west side of Gull Lake

403-843-2217 Office Shirley Hough

REAL ESTATE

(A Division of Eskdale Holdings Ltd.)

Multiple Listing Service

Cell: 403-783-1961

BEAUTIFUL, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, bi-level home with attached garage in Rocky Mountain House. Reduced to $374,000.

Septic & Holding Tanks Potable Water • Portable Toilets Oilfield • Commercial • Residential

– Eric & Amanda De Atley –

403.783.2727 office@deatleyvac.com www.deatleyvac.com

Serving the Rimbey, Eckville & Ponoka Areas

Outdoor Wood or Coal Boilers High Efficiency Wood Gasification Boilers Doug Madu 5034 45 Avenue Box 2040, (403) 843-2635 Rimbey, AB., TOC 2J0 Cell (403) 350-5901 email: rgcourse@gmail.com

SOURCE for all your Hose and Fittings

Your

Grand Opening Special Polar Low Temp Petroleum Hose & Green Kanaflex Vac Truck Hose

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Tel. (780) 621– 0025 #1, 5606-55 Street, Drayton Valley, AB 24 hours on call services available

www.sourceindustrial.ca

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN HERE

$28 + GST PER WEEK Reaching 5700 households per week

THIS COULD BE YOUR BUSINESS CARD

FOR AS LITTLE AS $28 PER WEEK!

Call Michele or Connie for more details

403.843-4909

CLASSIFIEDS Septic Service

1375

Building Supplies

SilverBelt Septic Service

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

36� Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft.

40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

1530

Last sale at this location DEC. 19

Resuming weekly sales Wed. Jan. 16, 2012 @ 6 pm. at the Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hyw. 2A Items sold off the floor after Dec. 19

1550

BIG BUILDING SALE. “This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!�

20x20 $3,985, 25x24 $4,595, 30x36 $6,859, 35x48 $11,200, 40x52 $13,100, 47x76 $18,265.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

for your septic tank service & port-a-potti rentals Home 403-843-2840 Cell 403-704-5224

Auctions

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Pets & Supplies

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS 4625-46 Street, Lacombe, south of Tim Horton’s.

We buy for cash SALES WED. @6 pm.

ANTIQUE SALE 1st SUN. OF THE MONTH AT 1 P.M. 403-782-5693 www.bigstrapperauctions.net

1810

**Innisfail Exotic Animal & Bird Auction is on May 4 @ 10:00am at the Innisfail Auction Mart** Critters N’ Crafts Spring Market Sale is on May 11 @ 10:00am (Located 15km west of Milo on the south side of Hwy 542) Contact Ty @ 403 485-8815 or www.prairieexotics.com to consign for either event!

Sporting Goods

1860

Pasture/Land Wanted

QUIGLEY-FORD Long Range Scopes.

Field & Stream “Best of the Best.�

Coming to Calgary and Edmonton Sportsman Shows.

Save $50 with this ad; www.quigleyfordscopes.com 705-351-2333.

Travel Packages

2180

PASTURE REQUIRED for up to 50 pairs.

Rimbey Area

Call Brent or Kelly

1900

403-748-2552

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth�!

1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup�

Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Livestock

For Rent #3000 - #3200

2100

REGISTERED BLACK & RED ANGUS COWS. Vicwin Angus Farm, Lacombe Vic Rowley 403-318-7363 TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

2 BDRMS 1/2 duplex Ponoka, single att. garage, prefer mature tenant, $800/mo. + utils., $800 d.d., no pets, n/s, avail.

Jan. 1. Call Mary 403-783-6609

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

AVAILABLE immed. $990 + utilities , DD $990.

3 bdrm., 1.5 baths, 4 appls., n/s, no pets,.

References required 403-783-2370 RIMBEY: 1/2 duplex, newly reno’d, 4 bdrms., 2 baths, den, cold room, 5 appls., deck, shed, big yard, parking. Avail. Jan. 15. Rent $925. + utils. D.D. $925. 403-843-3684

Manufactured Homes

3040

Suites

3060

** FOR RENT ** WOODRIDGE 2 bdrm. apartments $725/mo.

Includes heat & water.

No pets. non smokers Avail. immed.

Contact Sandra Lyon at First Choice Realty (Ponoka) Ltd. 403-783-8881 PONOKA. immed. avail. spacious 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite, w/4 appls., newly painted, separate entrance, no pets, quiet, n/s people only, 403-704-1645

R I M B E Y 2 B D R M . PONOKA: 1 bedroom suite $750/mo,+ elec/.gas Lora (partially furnished). Rent includes all utilities, except 403-704-5992 tv & phone. Washer and dryer available.

4 Plexes/ 403-783-4628

6 Plexes

3050

AVAIL. immed. in Ponoka 2 bdrm. spacious downstairs suite in 4 plex. 4 apps., N/S, NO PETS, $675 rent & d.d., Call 403-704-1706 Vicki or Mel RIMBEY 2 bdrm. 2 levels with balcony, brand new flooring, 4 appls, inclds. heat/water, 403-843-4894 RIMBEY light spacious 1 bdrm. laundry storage and parking provided, incl. heat and water, $650/mo.+ d.d.

403-843-4894

PONOKA: 2 bedroom apartment, blinds, heat, water, fridge, stove. Adult building, no children, no pets. (403)783-5434

Farms/ Land

4070

CRESTOMERE, 80 acres rolling land, beautiful view, crop land, all revenue, off Bismark Rd. clsoe to school and store, $216,000 403-398-5357

Businesses For Sale

HEAVY DUTY REPAIR SHOP located by Sylvan Lake. Well established, turn-key operation with exc. customer base.

Facility licence for CVIP. 2000 sq. ft. bay leased.

Would like to make a quick sale. 403-887-5114

Manufactured Homes

4090

Mobile Home and 50ft. fenced lot For Sale in Bluffton bath & 1/2 3 bdrms new ooring

$69,000

$59,000 or offers

Transportation #5000-5300 Trucks

403-843-4930

4130

Property

5050

2005 CHEV COLORADO 4X4 90,000 km LIKE NEW CONDITION $12,000 403-704-5105

* RIVERSIDE APTS. * Cottages/Resort Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

4140

3060

MUST SELL! Montana lakefront property only Suites $3600. 2 deeded timeReal Estate share weeks. 2 bedroom #4000 - #4190 lakefront unit. Travel anyPONOKA where worldwide. Best you 2 bdrm. suite. Bright, can own! Original cost over spacious, $850 rent/s.d. $20k. Widow must sell.

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do You pay power only.

Only $3600 gets both.

1 bdrm lower suite. Large more things for more people (406)261-8066 windows, private entrance. than any other form of advertising.

Phone 1-877$580 rent/s.d. You pay 223-3311 power only. 403-783-6712

Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

RIMBEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY THIS COULD BE YOUR Action Autobody RIMBEYDENTALCARE BUSINESS CARD

FOR AS LITTLE AS $28 PER WEEK! Call Michele or Connie or more details

403.843-4909

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

Rimbey “We’re in the Business of Making You Look Good�

3 kms North & 3 kms East of Rimbey on Hwy #53

Owner Carey Anderson

403.843.3030

Family Friendly Dentistry Box 1100 4905 50 St. Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0

Ph. (403) 843-2173 Fax: (403) 843-2607

Rimbey Implements Ltd. Janice Cameron DD Al York General Manager Cell: (403) 783-0593 5410 - 43 Street Bus: (403) 843-3700 Fax: (403) 843-3430 Rimbey, AB

Sandy McLary, CTC/ACC Certified Travel & Cruise Consultant

403-843-3475

MOBILE - to your door GLASS SERVICE

smclary@TPI.ca a

Cell:

403-704-6615 (local call) or book online @

Email: countrysidedentures@cciwireless.ca

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EARN DOLLARS FOR REFERRALS www.sandymclary.com • Toll T ll Free F 11-866-984-3475 86

Specializing in custom fit, natural looking dentures!

780-388-0216

Alder Flats • Buck Lake

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This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. *Purchase a new 2013 Escape SE FWD with 2.0L EcoBoost engine/2013 Edge SEL FWD with Automatic transmission/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine for $26,499/$29,999/$31,499. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $3,000/$5,500/$7,500 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. 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