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That’s not buried treasure!: Delirious with happy pills, Dirk Shadow (Dwight Ungstad), admires a soup bone he believed to be an old pirate’s bone that would lead to gold during the Springdale Players’ performance of The Boardinghouse, Feb 16. For more photos and story see page 24.

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Ag industry leader chosen for farm board Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has appointed Brenda Schoepp to a three-year term to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) board of directors.

“I’m very pleased to announce the appointment of Schoepp to FCC’s Board,” said Ritz. “Ms. Schoepp is a successful business owner with a strong commitment to youth and entrepreneurship in agriculture. Her knowledge and passion will certainly complement the important work FCC’s Board is doing for the sector.”

Schoepp resides near Rimbey where she is a partner in a cow/calf and rescue horse operation. With 34 years in agriculture production and agri-business, and more than 20 years of experience as a published author and consultant, Schoepp is recognized as a leader in agriculture.

“It’s always an honour to be chosen amongst all the talented people there are in Canada that could be on the board,” said Schoepp.

“What really excites me about the FCC appointment is the dynamics of the board and the positive attitude of the other board members.”

Schoepp was approached last year to let her name stand for the position, and while she’s careful about her board appointments, she was excited for this opportunity.

She feels FCC has a pulse at the heart of the industry and is sincerely working to make it stronger.

Some of Schoepp’s recent accomplishments include developing the leadership series YouLead! for youth and new entrants into agriculture. She is also the founder of Women in Search of Excellence (WISE) and is currently developing a mentorship model for women in agriculture.

Schoepp is a published author and professional speaker, engaging audiences on all aspects of agriculture and rural life. She owns and publishes BEEF-

Offer made, owner sells auction mart

By Amelia Naismith After being in and out of involvement with the Rimbey Auction Mart since 1986 owner Allen Olsen has decided to sell.

Olsen’s family purchased the business in 1986 only to sell it six years later. In 1996 he and three partners repurchased it, and after buying them out, Olsen is now the sole owner.

The deal between Olsen and Sekura Auctions of Drayton Valley is finalized March 1.

“I had no intention of selling it at this point. They approached me about selling it and I thought I’d better when Allen Olsen, owner of there was a willing buyer Rimbey Auction Mart

and I had the chance,” said Olsen.

When Olsen returned to the scene of the auction mart the business wasn’t doing well. “We built the business to be very viable and successful.”

Although he’s walking away with future endeavors in mind Olsen says he’ll miss the mart “very much.” “(I) hate to see it go but I think it will be very successful, as it’s been in the past.”

Olsen says although Sekura Auctions will be the new owners, management within the mart won’t change.

Instead of using his additional time to slow down, Olsen is going to concentrate on machinery and farm sales, as well as his farming operations.

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LINK, a weekly national the multi-year initiative newsletter on the strat“Agriculture More Than egies of beef and beef Ever,” which is aimed at cattle marketing and her improving perceptions of column “Straight from agriculture in Canada. the Hip” is featured in As Canada’s leadnational and provincial ing agricultural lender, newspapers and magaFCC is advancing the zines. A professional business of agriculture. speaker, she travels exWith a healthy portfolio tensively in Canada to of more than $24 billion spread her knowledge of and 19 consecutive years and passion for agriculof portfolio growth, FCC ture. is strong and stable — In 2006, Shoepp was named by Alberta Vencommitted to serving ture magazine as one of the industry through all Alberta’s 50 Most InfluBrenda Schoepp was business cycles. FCC ential People. provides financing, inUnder the board’s recently appointed to surance, software, learnleadership, FCC has Farm Credit Canada’s ing programs, and other proven its commitment (FCC) board of direcbusiness services to proto serving Canada’s inno- tors. ducers, agribusinesses, vative agriculture sector Photo submitted by and agri-food operations. for the long term. FCC Brenda Schoepp Headquartered in has launched the Young Regina, Sask., FCC is a Farmer Loan program to help young people who are looking Crown corporation that reports to Parto start a career in agriculture. FCC liament through the minister of agriculhas also been instrumental in driving ture and agri-food.

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Childhood imaginations lead to healthier adult lifestyles What did you want to be when you grew up?

Did you want to be a couch potato? Overweight? A junk food addict?

Probably not.

Me neither.

It seems none of us adults living in the big people’s world with jobs Treena Mielke and bills and responsibilOn The Other Side ities ever wanted to grow up and live in a world ruled by stress, high blood pressure, heart attacks and just, overall, being in really bad physical shape.

But, according to statistics, which are sometimes, but not always, correct, being overweight, physically inactive and eating crap, which ironically all fit together like a big puzzle, are huge issues.

And, another missing piece to the giant jigsaw, is, of course, having an ungrateful heart and lungs.

And, as a final piece is the worry of bad things happening, really bad things, like a heart attack or stroke.

It appears being overweight, not active and eating crap is like an invisible ball and chain hooked to lots of people. And, instead of taking the initiative to get free of it, some of us decide to lay the blame somewhere else.

I, personally, kind of like the idea of blaming someone else for my lifestyle as I lay on the couch, crunching my way through a bag of chips and listlessly pressing the remote.

In fact, at our house the other day, a crisis occurred. We could not find the remote.

It was a sad day; a very sad day And as I hung my head in despair I knew I should go walk around the block so my heart and lungs would thank me for it, but I simply couldn’t.

I was too depressed.

Seriously, a recent survey I read shows that lots of people are stressed out about being overweight and inactive.

Weird how the two are connected.

Anyway, a collective SOS call went out to the universe about this little problem that was immediately picked up by this mysterious force and tossed it back to the powers that be. And, quicker than the demise of the penny, the powers that be went into action.

And formed a committee!

There’s your answer.

And, of course, some seed money was handed over to the committee so the deprived age group, who apparently has nothing to do, can quit being part of the “gap” in recreation.

It may or may not work. For some reason the old saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink,” comes to mind, but time will tell.

For me, as a kid, and now as a big kid, I have learned that, unfortunate as it may seem, the shortest route to a healthy lifestyle lies right inside my own head.

I was fortunate enough to grow up as one of those poor, underprivileged kids who lived on the wrong side of the tracks. As such a kid, I learned that as long as I had my brothers to hang out with, a tin can could become a football, a front yard a baseball stadium, and an unplanted garden a broad jump pit.

In short, I learned there’s nothing like a little imagination to pick up the slack if I wanted to remove my derriere from the chesterfield.

And, because I am convinced there is no age limit on imagination or choice, I’ve decided that fact still holds true.

So I’m going to quit looking for my remote.

And go for a walk!

Decline of the West greatly exaggerated You know the storyline by now. There are one million US-dollar millionaires in China. (“To get rich is glorious,” said former leader Deng Xiaoping.) China’s total trade — the sum of imports and exports — is now bigger than that of the United States. “They’re going to eat our lunch,” whimper the faint-hearted in the West.

It’s not just the Chinese who are coming. The Indians and the Brazilians are coming too, with economic growth rates far higher than in the old industrialized countries but it doesn’t even stop there. There’s also Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia and half a dozen other big countries in what used to be called the Third World that have discovered the secret of high-speed growth.

As recently as 2009, the “Brics” (Brazil, Russia, India and China) accounted for less than onetenth of total global consumption. The European Union consumed twice as much and so did the United States. But by 2020, the Brics will be producing and consuming just as much as either of the older economic zones and by 2025 considerably more than either of them.

In fact, if you include not just the four Brics but all the other fast-growing economies of the ex-Third World, in just a dozen years’ time they will account for around 40 per cent of world consumption. As a rule, with wealth comes power, so increasingly they will be calling the tune that the West must dance to. Or at least that is the Doomsday scenario that haunts the strategists and economists of the West. It’s nonsense, for at least three reasons.

First of all, a shift in the world’s centre of economic gravity does not necessarily spell doom for those whose relative influence has dwindled. The last time the centre shifted, when the United States overtook the nations of Europe in the late 19th and

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early 20th centuries, it did not dent Europe’s prosperity at all.

Secondly, the new centre of gravity this time, while mostly located in Asia, is not a single country with a coherent foreign policy like the United States. The four Brics will never become a strategic or economic bloc. They are more likely to split into rival blocs, although one hopes not. And the Mexicos and Turkeys and Indonesias of this new world will have their own fish to fry.

Thirdly, descriptions of the future that are simply extrapolations of the present, like the ones at the start of this article, are almost always wrong.

If the widely believed forecasts of the 1980s had been right, Japan would now bestride the world like an economic Colossus. The one certain thing about the future is surprises — but some surprises are a little less surprising than others.

Take climate change for example. The scientific evidence strongly suggests the tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world, home to almost all of the emerging economic powers, will be much harder hit by global warming than the temperate parts of the globe, farther away from the equator, where the older industrialized countries all live.

The centre of gravity of the world economy is undoubtedly leaving the old “Atlantic” world of Europe and North America and moving toward Asia but how far and how fast this process goes remains to be seen.

And there is no reason to believe that it will leave the countries of the West poor or helpless.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Library invaluable, expansion needed Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of the Rimbey Nursery School Parent Board in regards to the expansion of the library and its programs for the children of our community. There has been much debate over the recent weeks about what this expansion will mean to the community of Rimbey and we feel it is important everyone realizes what an invaluable asset the library is to our community and more importantly, to the growing families that reside here in Rimbey.

The Rimbey library is a place in our community where anyone and everyone can go to read, be educated and have a sense of belonging. We don’t take kindly to the comment that the library is merely a room of books, for it is a place where our children can read and be read to, an outlet where people in the community can have access to the Internet, a place where kids of all ages can come together and enjoy board games and fun programs such as “Movie Night,” which is an affordable fun night out, but unfortunately it is overfilling the space they currently have.

It is a place where adults can meet together and converse about certain books they have enjoyed and on many occasions special guest speakers such as children poetry readers, RCMP dog trainers and animal wildlife specialists.

They host special evenings such as wine tastings for adults plus story time and senior time during the week. Books are wonderful but having a place that can bring the true meaning behind the books to life is priceless.

Rimbey Municipal Library has always gone above and beyond to offer so many interesting and interactive programs that not only allow a safe and fun environment for our children but a place where they can learn a library offers much more than just books but the true meaning behind the books. Many of our children have spent rewarding days in the library learning about such things as wildlife and space, as well wonderful programs such as boys days and beach

Proposed town office disliked Dear Editor: My company and I have been a major taxpayer in Rimbey for 25 years.

Council has made some poor decisions, (like selling the ambulance building far below market value) but giving away the taxpayer-owned town office for $1 takes the cake.

The library, in the opinion of many people, has all the space needed to function as a library. What new programs will be added to require more square footage?

Our present town office is located where people walking can access it easily. How do they get to the proposed site?

How do they get upstairs? How much of the taxpayers’ dollars will be spent to renovate?

Seems to me the library runs council. Is it not supposed to be the other way around?

Al Ingles

days.

The community of Rimbey is continuing to grow with so many new little ones, our Rimbey Nursery school is almost at capacity with more than 160 spots full. There is a need and a huge desire for places for these young children to learn, grow and make new friendships. The expansion of the library will not only allow for their to be the amount of room we need to allow everyone of those children to participate in programs but as well allow the kind of space it needs to offer a little bit of a room for everyone in our community.

About 50 per cent of the programs offered in Rimbey for our young children are put on by the library. It is our belief that stopping the expansion of the library would be a huge mistake. If there is something we should be investing our time and money in it is our children, our future and the amazing library that offers the opportunity to learn, grow and explore. We ask that you think long and hard about going against this expansion because as far as the true facts go the expansion of the library is a small investment in an amazing opportunity for growth in our community.

Most of the arguments put forth by Reuben Geibelhaus and Joe Anglin have been addressed in previous letters to the editors by Jean Keatch, Ron Sheppard, Lorie Armsgtrong and other concerned citizens. It seems Mr. Anglin is worried that the Alberta Government will mortgage the building, essentially selling it out from under us, however, this is pure speculation and as our elected representative we would hope that Mr. Anglin would use his position in government to do all that he can to prevent this from happening, should his fear come to fruition.

At a recent town council meeting Mr. Geibelhaus asserted his belief that the library is essentially being used as a taxpayer funded babysitting service.

However, The library is an important developmental aid to young children.

Young children need stimulation to grow their intellect. Rimbey is lucky to have the free or low cost programming it does have provide almost exclusively

by FCSS or the library. The more options for children to be stimulated the better their development will be.

The Rimbey library has a dedicated and knowledgeable staff whose programming aimed towards younger children is very appropriate and definitely appreciated. The programs are all educational and include themes such as science, English, geographically, and social activities. The library is as much a taxpayer-funded babysitting service as teachers are. The library engages and inspires children. The library is being called an entertainment venue, however, any educational professional will tell you that children are engaged with learning when they are entertained by it. We are behind any effort that offers our children advancement and greater knowledge.

The library is a valuable asset for a small town and the Rimbey Nursery School Parent Board fully support and welcome the expansion of the library.

Amanda Halvorson for the RNS Parent Board

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Anglin calls out town council as hasty Dear Editor: I support a library expansion provided it qualifies as an economic feasible priority. I commend the library board and its staff for the services they provide to the community. However, I am concerned Rimbey’s mayor and council acted hastily without considering the broader implications and consequences of their decision. I’m worried they acted injudiciously when they voted to give a disproportionate allocation of taxpayer resources to the library at the expense of more important infrastructure priorities. This is the essence of my concerns.

Selling or leasing the town offices, (currently valued at $650,000), to fund a questionable library expansion has the effect of making every other infrastructure priority subservient. Could the lodge use an extra $650,000? Could FCSS use an additional $650,000 to improve the quality of life for our seniors? Could Rimbey make use of a dialysis machine? I know there are dozens of other community groups in Rimbey in need of funding.

Why don’t these organizations at least get a portion of the $650,000? The curling club needs funding to pay their utility costs. There is a long list of needs in this community.

I apologize if supporters of the library take offense when I say their data is questionable. I do question the library board’s data; it is the right of every taxpayer. The library’s standard previously referenced is not outdated, as some have claimed.

The space planning formula (worksheets) used to calculate floor space in 2003 did not change in 2011. It’s the same formula today as it was in 2003.

The board’s population data on the other hand is duplicitous. There are three local school libraries nearby and each serves their student population. I note the library board is including this student population in their calculations to justify an expansion.

Further, the Rimbey library board says it served 37,674 visitors in 2012. Rimbey’s population is 2,400 people, and the entire population of Ponoka County, from Bashaw to Clearwater County, is less than 10,000. The truth is the library is only serving 1,155 outstanding active library cards.

According to the library board’s logic, the county (per capita) should fund the library $2 for every $1 the town contributes. In this context, if the town contributes $650,000, the county should contribute $1.3 million. Boy! I bet the county would question this proportionate logic.

I understand the library board wants more

Submission wanting Godly results Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for printing my essay, “Where Will You Spend Eternity?” in the Feb. 12 edition of the Review.

Unfortunately I won’t be aware of the impact the article may have because I am off to Cambodia for two weeks on a mission trip, but if there is any response publicly to my commentary I hope other Christians will take the opportunity to expound on our beliefs.

I read the Review every week and it’s been a long time since there was anything but secular news and opinion has been published. Even Christian events take on a worldly nuance. What hap-

pened to ministerial pieces and where are the people who have a heart for God hiding? You don’t have to be a writer any more than you have to be a minister to witness for God. Just sit down and tell the story about how God has won your heart.

When you write for and about The Great I Am, He gives you the words, take that from someone who has personally experienced it.

Once again thank you for publishing my piece and I hope you will find more exposés and letters to the editor about spiritual things coming your way.

The Peace of God be with you.

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space. I get it, but they can expand without taking a $650,000 asset from the taxpayers of Rimbey. There is ample space in Rimbey to accommodate an expansion. The library doesn’t need space for books; it wants more space for programs. There is 2,800 square feet of unused space in the community centre. The town has a joint use agreement for additional space with two schools. Space is available all around town for additional library programs if people get creative. The town’s offices don’t have to relocate to accommodate a library expansion.

MLAs are currently working hard to keep infrastructure dollars flowing to rural communities. Edmonton and Calgary’s mayors are lobbying daily to get more control of infrastructure dollars. While this is happening, the Rimbey mayor and council voted to give away $650,000 worth of its infrastructure to the library. The timing couldn’t be worse.

Rimbey is struggling to secure infrastructure funding for a new lodge.

The premier has made it absolutely clear; everything is on the table as we go into the next provincial budget. The province is going into debt. Ministers and MLAs are

working to squeeze value from every dollar and nickel out of next year’s budget. Demands to get more value out of our current infrastructure enjoy overwhelming bipartisan support.

Why this mayor and council think this is the best time to give away a $650,000 asset, and then have the province subsidize the town office’s rent is interesting, but it doesn’t make sense.

It’s possible the province will subsidize the town’s rent. It’s possible there will be little sympathy and no appetite at the provincial level to subsidize the town’s rent. It’s possible, when it comes to competing against Rimbey for infrastructure dollars, every other rural mayor will remind the government that Rimbey gave or leased away the town’s infrastructure. Lots of possibilities, and there is lots to think about.

A library is an important component of a community. I do not marginalize its value, but we have a very good library. A petition has been started asking this mayor and council to delay this decision until an election can be held. It’s a reasonable request in an election year to let voters decide.

Joe Anglin

Kudos to Drop In Centre Dear Editor: I would like to say a huge thank you to the entire board of the Rimbey Drop In for a fabulous year. Everyone is busy with the wide variety of ongoing activities; everything from floor curling to pool, crib, whist, 500 and bridge. Tuesday evening Jammers is a fun place to dance the night away. This is the place to be if you

are a senior.

The large and growing membership is thanks to our active board headed by president Lorraine Jarl. I am proud to be involved with such fun organization. We always need more members so we can have more fun.

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Dear Editor: “So, naturalists observe two fleas hath smaller fleas that on him prey and so proceed than infinite. This every pact (Councilor) in his kind is bit by him that comes behind.” – Jonathan Swift In “Case Present” I have noted that two for Townsmen and women have abandoned common sense in jumping to conclusion without first establishing their reason to be.

First of all you (for most of the residents) have five natural senses.

The dominance of one over the others evolves in the individual having blind spots. In this test, I will describe two of these traits clearly.

Firstly most can hear but fail to listen. Secondly, many do not realize who they are or where they are.

Item one is they’re tending to hear with their mouths hanging open and spouting over talk. Unless one sits with his or her chair front, he or she will not listen. The same goes for those who slumber against the back

of the chair. By failing to hear nor digest the trait of “listening is lost.”

Note: “They who say most in little are listened to most.” – By author.

The second trait I will address in short follows: • You are Canadian citizens.

• You are a resident in the Ponoka County.

• You are eligible to vote in an Alberta provincial election and have history of doing so.

Thus we, of the above qualified, have elected the past and present governments to represent us to fulfill our community needs. We have grossly over benefited by our management. This is evident in the Provincial Building (which, we the taxpayers own.)

It seems strange that some refuse to pay stipend to use their own asset.

Conclusion: You, the government, are biting your own behind as much as the introduction implied.

George R. Liivam

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Paralympic medalist instills courage at schools

By Amelia Naismith Bentley’s students recently learned a valuable lesson from Paralympic gold medal sprinter Earle Connor — courage and determination are the key ingredients to reaching any goal and achieving your dreams.

At the age of three months Connor’s left leg was amputated above the knee because of a birth defect. He now uses his story of determination and overcoming adversity to travel to different schools, with the Youth Education Through Sports program, to inspire youths to have the courage to reach their goals.

On Feb. 15 Connor Two-time Paralympic gold medal sprinter, Earvisited Bentley Elemen- le Connor, spoke to the students of Bentley’s tary School to give his schools about determination and working presentation to both elhard to achieve your goals. ementary and high school students.

“The goal is to share my experiences that I’ve learned day. “The local Lethbridge through sports. I like to use my story of determination paper called me a mistake, and try to make it relevant for the kids.” a waste of a pick.”

The message Connor tries to instill in the students Rather than go through is to show courage and initiative. “To me that’s the most life with a chip on his Earle Connor (far left), visits with Bentley students. important thing.” shoulder, Connor decided “When I was born something was a little bit wrong, to find a new dream—he a little bit off, a little bit different,” Connor told the stu- graduated school and dedents. He was born missing the fibula in this left leg. cided to become a teacher. “The key is to keep pushing ward a teaching degree Connor resolved to spend those four years to train for the His parents’ first option has to have a steel rod placed through every struggle we go through.” in his leg, every time he grew an inch the steel rod would It was then when he discovered the 1996 Summer next Summer Games, in Sydney, Australia, and make the Paralympic team. have to be replaced, meaning countless surgeries and Paralympics. “I stumbled on the amputee 100-metre dash “I wanted to do my absolute best to be good chance for infection. There was a possibility that final, that grabbed me right away. It just grabbed me and that person that finished in eighth place.” with the rod Connor’s leg would have to be amputated pulled me into the television set.”

Instead, Connor finished first in Sydney anyway.

However, Connor wasn’t watching the winner, he and set a new world record of 12.26 secHis parents chose outright amputation to avoid the was watching the runner who came in last with a time of onds. medical challenges that would accompany the rod.

In 2003 Connor was told he had the Growing up Connor was active in several sports but 16.5 seconds. “I though I could run 100 metres in 16.5 precursors of testicular cancer. After a hockey was his passion, he wanted to be a goalie in the seconds, it seemed pretty pedestrian.”

Instead of spending the next four years working to- surgery he won gold in the Beijing ParaWestern Hockey League. “I loved the idea of being the lympics. last line of defense. To me He then decided to retire and moved that was the ultimate posito the Cochrane area to open his own busition to play.” ness, a weight loss centre. “It’s a definite While Connor wasn’t passion. There’s nothing that rewards the best skater on his team,

By Amelia Naismith Allan says motivational speakers will me as much as helping somebody get he was never the worst. At attend the event, along with students, to A Free the Children initiative is takhealthy.”

15 years old he received a help them gain leadership skills and inHowever, Connor became restless. “I phone call from the Leth- ing the front seat at Buck Mountain Cencrease involvements with youth. realized I still had some more to give.” bridge Hurricanes. He was tral School in March.

Free The Children believes in a world He came out of retirement and trained invited to attend their skatOn March 28 the school is hosting a where all young people are free to achieve for the 2012 London Summer Games in ing camp, and if his ban- Mini We Day during the afternoon. their fullest potential as agents of change. tam and midget years went “It’s a Free the Children initiative to It is an international charity and educa- 45 weeks. “Many, many, many people well he would be drafted. develop leadership skills,” said Addison tional partner that empowers youth to Connor told the Bent- Allan, a student in the school’s Grade 8 remove barriers that prevent them from ley students he performed and 9 leadership class. being active local and global citizens. so horribly on the ice at the camp a beach ball would have gotten past him.

Within a half hour he was pulled from the ice and was the only cut the first

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Correction In the Feb. 19 issue of the Rimbey Review, on page 22, the name of the co-ordinator mentioned in the Big Band Gala article was incorrect. The co-ordinator is Jordanna Huggins.

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Connor finished fourth. After 17 years of running he lost his first race. “I had mixed emotions about the results but in the end I was pleased with the results with my 36-year-old body.”

Connor focused on both his wins and loses with the students, and how to deal with both.

“I think it’s just about motivation,” said Connor. He knows not every student will be listening to his story, but some will.

“For me, if there’s a few that do it makes the whole trip worth it.”

Connor grew up in rural Saskatchewan, in a town of 1,500, and progressed from what he calls being a normal person.

“I grew up in the middle of nowhere, to travel the world. If I can do that what’s stopping somebody in this gym or everybody in this gym from doing the same thing?”

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Alberta cancer rates trend downward The rate at which Albertans are being diagnosed with cancer, or dying from the disease, is continuing to decrease, according to new data released from Alberta Health Services (AHS).

Alberta’s cancer rates have steadily declined by about one per cent per year between 2002 and 2010. Mortality rates have also decreased over the past 20 years, falling by 2.8 per cent yearly between 2004 and 2010.

“Directly or indirectly, cancer affects the lives of almost every Albertan, which is why the Alberta government remains committed to providing world-class cancer prevention and treatment,” says Fred Horne, minister of health.

“It’s clear that the efforts of our researchers and clinicians are making a difference: the proportion of Albertans developing cancer is going down and the proportion of Albertans who survive cancer is going up. These are encouraging trends.”

Dr. Paul Grundy, AHS – Cancer Care senior vice-president and senior medical director, concurs. “We’re on the right track with cancer control in Alberta.”

“The data suggests our public health efforts in areas such as tobacco cessation, sun safety and cancer screening are having a positive effect.

And the steady reduction in mortality rates is a tribute to the leading-edge care available in the province and the hard work and expertise of our oncologists and the health providers who support them.

“There’s still a great deal of work that remains to be done across the entire spectrum of Cancer Care, but we’re headed in the right direction.”

AHS – Cancer Care is working on a number of major projects to improve cancer control across the province — from prevention, screening

and research, through to treatment and survivorship.

This includes: • The ongoing expansion of the Alberta Radiation Therapy Corridor. Radiation therapy is now available in Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge, and new radiation therapy clinics are being constructed in Red Deer and Grande Prairie.

• The development of the patient navigator system in all community and associate cancer centres in Alberta. Registered nurses prepare patients for tests and treatments; explain test results and treatment choices; help patients access complementary care, such as rehabilitation; and connect patients with services before, during and after treatment.

• Increased funding and development of the clinical trials program, which drives innovations in cancer prevention, treatment and recovery.

• The provincial rollout of the Screening for Distress program, which aims to reduce the distress many Albertans feel after they are diagnosed with cancer.

The two reports on cancer statistics have been released to coincide with World Cancer Day, Feb. 4, as a way to raise awareness of the toll that the disease takes on Albertans and to recognize some of the hard work that is being done in cancer control.

The two reports recently released include the 2010 Report on Cancer Statistics in Alberta (http://www. albertahealthservices.ca/1774.asp), which is a bi-annual look at trends in new cases of cancer and deaths due to cancer over the past 20 years. This report provides detailed information on prevalence, projections, the chances of survival, lifetime risk of developing/ dying from cancer and potential years of life lost from all cancers combined,

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Along with the falling incidence and mortality rates, the new statistics show that approximately one in every two Albertans will develop cancer in their lifetime and approximately one in four Albertans will die from cancer. The reports also show that the increase in new cancer cases over the past 20 years is mainly attributable to population growth and an aging population.

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Ready, set, spell: Recently Gladys Wilson won gold in Scrabble at Canada Olympic Park, 1,100 people participated.

It was the 25th anniversary of the Olympic Games.

“One crucial game was tie so I just happened to recheck the addition of one of my words and it was undercounted by two points which resulted in a total recount of whole game, he had over counted one of his words by three which gave me a lead of five, winning the game and gold.”

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Midweek Service - Wednesday 7 p.m.

Ladies Meeting Friday 2 p.m.

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Rimbey RCMP handled 35 investigations last week.

Highlights of the week include fraud, motor vehicle collisions, theft and other criminal matters.

On Feb. 15, Rimbey Mounties assisted SPCA Officers and the Ponoka County peace officer with a seizure of dozens of animals from a farm northeast of Rimbey. The farm had countless animals in distress and several animals on the property were already deceased. A 59-year-old woman is facing countless charges in this case as the investigation into this serious matter continues.

Student pugilists under investigation A fight during the lunch hour by students from a Rimbey school drew the attention of the police and at least one citizen who called 911. Two youths are being investigated for causing a disturbance by fighting. This type of behavior will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

Rimbey traveller defrauded A Rimbey man, who recently returned from a sunny vacation in Mexico, realized his bank account balance was far less than normal. After making some inquiries with the bank, it was found that his debit card had been used in Mexico by fraudsters after he had already returned.

If you are planning a trip to another country, always keep track of purchases, guard your PIN and check your account activity when you return. For more information on how to protect yourself from debit card fraud, contact your bank for more information.

Serial car burglar charged Last week, there were numerous car prowlings in Rimbey. An 18-year-old man, a resident of Rimbey, has been charged with possession of stolen property relating to these matters. The investigation continues and further charges are pending.

Man charged with making death threats A man has been charged with uttering threats to kill.

These crimes are on a steady increase with the increased use of text messaging and social media.

Hey Billy — pull over In the early evening hours of Feb. 19, an alert officer observed a suspicious man driving a Dodge truck and attempted to pull the vehicle over on Highway 20.

The driver, a 20-year-old resident of Rimbey, decided to speed away with no attempt to stop for the police vehicle with its red and blue lights activated and siren sounding. The officer safely pulled up alongside the fleeing truck and advised the driver by his first name to pull over by using the loud hailer. The driver subsequently realized if you are going to try to evade police, you should not do it in a small town where the police generally know who you are.

The accused was arrested and had his vehicle seized and impounded. He is charged with tickets totaling over $6,000 and has three additional criminal charges. The accused is a guest of the Queen at the Crow Bar Hotel awaiting his next court date on March 1.

If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please call the Rimbey RCMP at (403) 8432224 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, #8477 on Telus Mobility *8477 or on Rogers AT&T. Crime Stoppers is a community program that does work. Do your part and call now.

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On Feb. 26 Alberta Treasury Branches (ATB) Financial senior economist Todd Hirsch will attend two gatherings in Rimbey.

“He’s going to be a guest speaker at the annual general meeting for the chamber of commerce,” said Elya Dourmanov, branch manager at Rimbey ATB Financial.

Mayor Sheldon Ibbotson says Hirsch will also speak at a meeting held for the public at 7 p.m. in the Lions Rooms at the Rimbey Community Centre that same day.

Dormanov believes he’s going to be talking about the state of the global economy.

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Petition demands reviewed library deal

By Amelia Naismith Differences in philosophies continue as a petition regarding the sale of the library and town office’s relocation circulates in town.

Rimbey’s Reuben Geibelhaus, who wrote the first letter to the editor regarding the situation, published in the Dec. 8 issue of the Rimbey Review, is working hard with the petition, advocating against the decisions town council has made.

“I guess some people call me the guilty one. I’m definitely involved,” said Geibelhaus.

In his letter, and in every meeting he’s had with town council and individual councillors, Geibelhaus emphasizes he isn’t condemning the library, he is questioning the decisions and actions of

the council.

In his letter Geibelhaus suggested council hold a public forum before they go ahead with their decisions. “Had they done what I suggested in there maybe this wouldn’t have happened.”

The petition is calling for the sale of the building to be delayed and a referendum held. It’s also against selling the town office, “a valuable asset,” for $1.

“To me, and to a lot of people it doesn’t make economic sense.”

Geibelhaus feels that, even though the town would be leasing their new office and some expenses to taxpayers would be eliminated because the library board would be responsible for the upkeep of the building, the taxpayers will still be carrying the weight of its upkeep.

“The sad part of it is where does

Students participate in water project

By Chase Kuzio, Austin Bramley, Spencer Matthews and Ronan Ibbotson The Grade 3/4R class talked to Monybany because he wanted to share about his life and his water project. He came on Jan. 30 in the RES library.

Monybany is from Atar, Sudan.

When he lived there, a war started. A lot of innocent citizens were killed at that time. He is one out of several survivors.

Monybany ran and had to leave Atar and the people who lived there. He travelled to a refugee camp. He was one of the “lost boys” of Sudan. He moved to Cuba and went to school there. After school he went to Canada and remains here.

People need clean water because if they don’t have clean water they will be

constantly sick or die from bacteria and parasites in the water. If they had clean water they would be healthier and would be able to go to school and get an education and work so the family can improve their quality of life. The most deaths of children are because of dirty water.

Atar is close to the Nile River and the people there drink standing water because there is no other source nearby.

Grade 3/4 R is participating in this project because we want to change the citizens’ drinking water in Atar, Sudan by raising money to build a well.

This is important to Rhett Bramfield. “More people can survive. Before they had to drink out of the Nile River but now if we raise enough money we can buy a well for the people in Atar, Sudan,” he said.

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the library get its money from? The requisitions they put in for money,” said Geibelhaus. “Us taxpayers, in a round-about way, are still paying for the upkeep of the building.”

With the petition, and the resulting referendum, Geibelhaus wants townspeople to be given the opportunity to determine whether or not council should go ahead with their plans. “That way you (council) can go to bed at night and sleep with a clear conscience.”

“This is too big of a decision for four people to make. The taxpayers of Rimbey own that building.

Somebody has to speak up,” he added.

By March 15 the petition needs 240 signatures.

Geibelhaus believes the 10 people working on the petition have gathered approximately 200. “All of them have said they’ve had little resistance with people opposed to what we’re doing.”

Although Mayor Sheldon Ibbotson hasn’t seen the petition or its exact wording, he’s open to the idea that people have the right to express their opinions. “If they come in with a valid petition I’m totally open to it.”

“I have been thinking about the petition. If the petition is successful council will review the wording and the rules regarding petitions and decide how to proceed,” he added.

While he plans to follow the legal process of a petition, Ibbotson is surprised its what the situation has come to “because it seems clear to me this is a basic difference in philosophy.”

“I think it’s their right, and they’re totally within their rights to do it,” he added. However, Ibbotson does stand in disagreement with Geibelhaus on several points.

“The facts they’re using are inaccurate. He is against programming and he is against services.

Ibbotson feels the municipality should be supporting council’s decisions because they’re working to provide more services to the town for less cost.

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Diversity of seminars, vendors a recipe for success

By Amelia Naismith

Noreen Olson, keynote speaker at Rimbey’s Women’s Conference, spoke about the importance of woman and their roles throughout history, the importance of preserving family history, and the Norwegian culture.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Rimbey’s 27th annual Women’s Conference presented a diverse selection of sessions and seminars this year, perfectly matching the theme of Exploring Our Diversity.

Brenda Verheire, chairperson of the Rimbey Women’s Committee, says this year, as it’s been in the past, the conference was a success in both attendance and reception.

“All together, with the vendors, we had about 164 women. We usually have right around that number. I would call is a definite success,” said Verheire.

This year’s theme of diversity started out with wanting to bring an ethnic vibe to the conference. The drumming circle, keynote speaker Noreen Olson and some of the different cooking and food sessions echoed that.

In the past the event has had a problem with guests being cold, and they’ve had to loan out every shawl provided. Verheire was relieved that didn’t happen this year. “Nobody was cold this year, that was a wonderful thing for us. It’s a worry, we don’t want somebody cold all day long.”

During the conference the women in attendance fill out evaluations on the conference, that’s how Verheire knows it was a success. “Summarizing those

gives us a total picture — it was a success.”

Based on the evaluations she says one of the highlights this year was the food. This year the conference used a new cater, Sunkist Catering, out of Rimbey. “We were totally pleased with them.”

Verheire plans on sticking to the idea of using Rimbey caters for next year’s conference.

Another highlight was the presenters, most of which were closely related to the theme. “We love every part of our conference, but I think the drumming circle was a highlight with the women,” said Verheire .

“They like interactive sessions like that.” Verheire was asked if the HealthRHYTHMS Heart Songs session could be brought back another year.

Maybe the biggest highlight was the fact that the women were able to experience the conference together. “I think always one of the favorite things about it is just getting together with old friends and getting to make new ones.”

The conference, which has become a tradition in Rimbey, is something that’s looked forward to year round.

“They come to it and go home feeling great. That’s why we keep doing it,” said Verheire.

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Women learn healthy eating tips at conference

By Amelia Naismith In one of the many health and food related sessions that peppered this year’s Women’s Conference, a registered dietitian and a dietetic intern from the University of Alberta taught woman useful tools to create healthy, wholesome meals.

“We wanted people to enjoy healthy eating,” said Kerry Huber, a registered dietitian with Alberta Health Services.

Huber used four main topical categories to emphasize healthy eating and cooking methods for the home; the first was preparing healthy food, the second

was meal planning, the third focusing on overcoming barriers and the fourth was time-saving methods.

There were a few simple methods Huber talked about to help prepare healthy meals. She says to prepare grocery lists and leave yourself enough time to do the grocery shopping.

More time to shop is more time to find the healthy options, rather than dashing into the store at the last minute for quick, easy and less healthy ones.

Huber also said to try healthier snacks that contain two food groups.

When meal planning, “make a

weekly menu and prepare using the Eating Well With Canada Food Guide,” said Huber.

Benefits of using a meal planner allow the cook to map out healthy choices. Physical activities can also be added to the planner to coincide with the healthy meals.

“It can include fast and easy meal ideas and include the likes and dislikes of the family,” said Huber.

Time saving methods centred on tips to prepare quick and easy meals and snacks. “Use leftovers such as left over casserole or chili, add a glass of milk and a piece of fruit.”

Keep washed and cut up fruit handy and freeze homemade muffins.

“Use prepackaged fruits and vegetables for when you’re in a hurry,” said Huber.

When using canned sauces, beans and lentils choose the low salt variety.

“One barrier may be it costs too much to eat well,” said Huber. She recommends buying fruits and vegetables that are in season, canned or frozen vegetables and using beans or lentils often as a cost saving measure.

Another barrier Huber mentioned is people often wonder what foods are best to eat. Follow the Canada Food Guide, read labels and choose foods prepared with little or no added fat, sugar and salt, said Huber.

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In her summary Huber mentioned fewer Canadians are eating home cooked meals. “Pre-prepared and convenient meals have become the norm.”

“As mothers, grandmothers and aunties I suggested they could instill that love of cooking in the future generation,” she added.

Huber says good resources for healthy eating are public libraries, local dietitians, www. dietitians.ca, www.hcsc.gc.ca, www.healthyalberta.com and the Alberta Health Link phone number; 1-866408-LINK (5465).

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Business owners support creation, local government auditor general

Herbs help diversify cooking and beauty

By Amelia Naismith

Submitted With municipal government officials from across Alberta gathering in Edmonton Feb. 14 for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) conference to talk about new revenue-generating powers, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has renewed its call for the establishment of a new auditor general for local government.

The role of the auditor would be to provide better oversight and independent analysis of municipal finances, and facilitate the sharing of best practices.

“Too many entrepreneurs across Alberta continue to tell us the cost of their local government is driving unmanageable tax increases. Business owners bear a disproportionate share of the tax burden and need confidence that municipal governments are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible,” said Richard Truscott, Alberta director of CFIB. The CFIB also released the results of a November 2012 survey of 733 small business owners across Alberta that asked: “Should the Government of Alberta appoint an independent auditor general to perform regular audits of municipal spending?” Seventy-one per cent said yes, 17 per cent responded no, and 12 per cent were undecided.

Creating a new, overall municipal government auditing function is not unprecedented. The B.C. government responded to growing concerns from taxpayers and business owners about municipal spending by passing legislation in 2012 to create a new auditor general for local government.

A new municipal auditor general in Alberta would enhance the accountability of local governments.

“Yes, municipalities are required to have their financial statements audited each year to ensure they provide a fair representation of the facts. But few have ever done a true value-for-money audit to see if taxpayers are getting good value for the billions of dollars being spent”, says Truscott.

In light of the Alberta Government’s current budgetary constraints, the CFIB recommends an auditor general for local government be established and funded once the provincial budget is back to a surplus. CFIB believes the savings created from better scrutiny of municipal finances will more than cover the cost of the new office.

“Establishing a new independent municipal auditor would be an important step toward encouraging all municipalities to be squarely focused on providing the best value for the tax dollars they collect. Even better, the new auditor could facilitate the sharing of best practices between local governments about new and innovative ways of controlling costs and delivering effective municipal services,” Truscott said.

working,” said Chappell.

It can also be grown indoors, which is good for those to want the herb fresh throughout Alberta’s long winter months.

Thyme is good for treating respiratory ailments, as well as strengthens the immune system when brewed in tea.

It also works as a skin toner and treats acne.

The potent mint herb helps with headaches, colds, flues; it sooths upset stomachs, indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. For the head it balances the scalp’s ph and stimulates hair growth.

Basil is good for oral care. When ingested in tea it gives a glowing radiance to the skin and detoxifies the liver.

Chappell, who attended Old College, has been working with herbs for years and takes hers to farmers’ markets in Red Deer.

Keeping to the theme of this year’s Women’s Conference — Exploring Our Diversity — the herb session informed woman on the diverse use of herbs for their everyday lives.

The session, lead by Anna Chappell of Country Thyme Farms, talked to the ladies about the cooking, health, medicinal and beauty uses for herbs.

“On a personal level I’m very passionate about herbs,” said Chappell to start her presentation.

She feels some people shy away from using herbs or are intimidated by them. “There are infinite things you can do with herbs. They’re easy to use.”

Not only do they lend a delicious sometimes exotic element to cooking — “cultures all over the world use herbs,” — but they’re healthy whichever way used.

“Health is beauty,” Chappell stressed.

Rosemary can be used as a memory aid, to alert the mind and it nourIS NOW LOCATED IN DAVIES ishes hair. “You smell it MECHANICAL SHOP EAST OF RIMBEY and it awakens the mind — that’s the rosemary

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Fish and Game works to improve community

County coun. George Verheire, Reeve Gord Svenningsen, Rimbey Fish and Game president Daryl Hunt and Ken Holland, councillors Paul McLauchlin, Gawney Hinkley and Keith Beebe are presented with a poster from the Rimbey Fish and Game Association Feb. 12. The poster was a gift from the association for the county’s $10,000 donation to fix the Open Creek dam.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

By Amelia Naismith Each year members of the Rimbey Fish and game Association donate extensive time and money to the community.

Last year Rimbey Fish and Game put $105,000 back into the community, through various projects and organizations. One initiative included putting $2,000 worth of fish stock into Open Creek.

The fish project isn’t the only work Rimbey Fish and Game associates with Open Creek.

“Rimbey Fish and Game built Open Creek Dam in 1962, to hold the reservoir water,” said president Daryl Hunt.

Over the years Rimbey Fish and Game as worked to maintain the dam, using resources from Ponoka and Clearwater counties.

Rimbey Fish and Game also operates Clearwater Campground, leased from Clearwater County. “It’s very important that the people of the Rimbey area know what we do, which is donating our time and producing a facility at the Open Creek Dam for campers,” said Hunt.

Each year the association also sponsors one student from the Rimbey Outreach School in conservation studies. ‘That’s our forte, looking after our habitat,” said Hunt.

Last year Rimbey Fish and Game completed a land survey on the dam and in the fall did a repair job on the dam’s face. They also aid with coyote and “varmint” control within the county.

Other events the association donates time and money to include a youth camp at Chain Lakes, FCSS, Bluffton 4-H, turkey shoots, as well as smaller acts of kindness such as moving port-a-potties out to Gull Lake for Family Day. Rimbey Fish and Game is also looking at expansion. “(We’re) looking down the road to a plot of land that we can build our own clubhouse on and turn it into a small recreational area,” said Hunt.

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Rimbey Fish and Game Association hold its annual horn-scoring event for the season’s hunters and their trophies.

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Western outdoor show coming to Edmonton The 2013 Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show is just a few weeks away.

Western Canada’s Biggest Outdoor Show will feature boats, marine products and accessories valued at over $20 million. The show will feature hundreds of exhibitors and retailers related to the great outdoors. This year’s show is being held at the Expo Centre at Northlands from March 14 to 17.

If you love the outdoors and all the things that go along with spending time in the outdoors, then don’t miss this year’s Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show. Whether your passion is boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, fishing, hunting, camping, or riding off road, you are sure to find what you are looking for.

“Every year the Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show provides Albertan’s with the hope that winter will soon be over and spring is on its way. It is not only the best place to shop and compare prices on boats, fishing, camping, outdoor gear and equipment of every description,” says Laurie Paetz, show manager, “but it is also opportunity learn about the local

efforts being made in the areas of outdoor education as well as resource and wildlife preservation and conservation.”

Vistors will have an opportunity to meet Willie and Korie Robertson, stars of A&E’s Duck Dynasty on March 15. Meet and greet sessions take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. with Q & A sessions scheduled from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and again from 7:30 to 8.

The Fishin’ Hole’s 35 Hour Fish-Tacular is sure to be a highlight for fisherman and outdoorsmen alike. This is your chance to secure the best prices of the season on rods, reels, tackle and outdoor gear.

A perfect opportunity to pick up everything you will need at a great price.

The Kids Fishing Pond offers an opportunity for kids under the age of 12 to fish for live trout. Whether it’s the first time with a rod in their hand or if they are a seasoned veteran there will be squeals of excitement emanating from the Kids Fishing Pond area as young fisherman hook the big one. For a $2 donation to the Alberta Fish and Game Association young

Generals to battle for Allan Cup

By June Norvila

Curtis Austring and Sean Robertson with 19 points each, and Scott Doucet with 18 points.

Between the pipes during the regular season, goalie Travis Yonkman won nine of 10 games played.

Others in goal were: Jase Weslosky, Trevor Koenig, Andrew Penner and Jordan Ramstead.

As far as being in the penalty box during the regular season, Kyle Sheen led that department with 47 minutes. Next was Travis Dunstall with 28, Matthew Stefanishion with 27, and then Brett Robertson 26.

Provincial AAA playoffs are now underway.

Bentley beat Sylvan Lake 6-0 on Feb. 18. The next games see Bentley against Sylvan Lake on Feb. 22 and 23, and March 1.

The Bentley Generals, who play in the Chinook Hockey League, have their sights set on the big prize again — The Allan Cup, the Canadian Men’s Senior AAA Hockey Championship.

This year it is different though. The Bentley Generals are hosting the Allan Cup, and they would love to win at home in front of hometown fans. Games will be played in Red Deer at the Red Deer Arena from April 15 to 20.

The Bentley community van will offer rides to locals who want to attend Bentley games. Rides can be booked by calling 587-877-1002.

There will be teams from all across Canada.

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MATAJKA FARMS Mark & Kathy Matejka P: 403.783.6389 Mark Cell: 403.783.9857 email: mkm@platinum.ca

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RESTA Edward Leonard

MILLER, Laura The family of the late Laura Miller would like to invite friends and family to a celebration of Laura’s life, to be held March 2, 2013 at 6 pm at the Gimlet Hall. Coffee, tea and a light lunch will be served.

Please bring your own beverage of choice.

Edward Leonard Resta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the age of 70 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings; Lillian Sprecher, Marcie Line, Don (Pat), Henry (Helen), Jim (Vicky) Obituaries and Dennis. Edward will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Sylvia, brother, Julio, parents; Laurence and Julia, and his special companion, Doreen. A Memorial Service for Edward will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to Patrick Brown EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL

4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

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Obituaries

MAY A special thank you to our family, relatives, and friends for the phone calls, visits, flowers, cards, food and attendance at Lawrence’s funeral.

It was heart-warming to see everyone that came out to say their goodbyes. A special thank you to Dr. Adzick for his care and compassion and the support of the Home Care nurses. Our gratitude to Rev. Deborah Laing for her words of comfort and compassionate service.

We extend thanks to those who brought and organized the beautiful luncheon. Everyone’s thoughtfulness and kindness was greatly appreciated.

Joan May and Family.

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

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Forshee Community Hall Annual General Meeting, Potluck and Cards.

Sunday, March 17, 2013 Meeting at 5:00 pm; Supper at 6:00 pm.

Come meet your neighbours.

For information, call 403-748-3377

To the 21 wonderful ladies who volunteered their time and to all the people who donated to the Heart and Stroke Fund 2013.

Also to Rimbey Co-op, Pharmasave and Value Drug Mart for use of their stores.

We raised over $3900

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Thank you, Lion P. McGeachy Heart Fund Captain

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BLINDMAN RIVER HALL February 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm

ALATEEN

Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Place 5115 49 Ave. Ponoka For more info.

403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371

Personals

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DO YOU KNOW a great volunteer? The Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) and Direct Energy are now accepting nominations for the Alberta Volunteer Citizen of the Year award to recognize someone who goes above and beyond to help others in the community. Nominations are open to all residents served by AWNA newspapers. As a reward for giving so much, the winner will get a $1000 cash prize from Direct Energy and a $5000 donation to their community organization of choice.

Visit: directenergy.com/vcoy or awna.com.

Nominations close Sunday, March 31, 2013

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Oilfield

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BOW RIVER GAS CO-OP SEEKING A JOURNEYMAN GASFITTER. Permanent full-time. $27. - $32./hour, full benefits, Natural Gas Distribution experience an asset. Apply to Richard Thorne: rick.t@bowrivergas.ca HOW CAN YOU MAKE YOUR PHONE RING? & Make Some Quick Cash?

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CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator.

Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required.

Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net.

Fax 780-864-2044.

Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.

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Rimbey Municipal Library WHAT’S HAPPENING

at the Rimbey Municipal Library Scratch ‘N’ Win literacy contest sponsored by the Rimbey Legion ends March 28.

Tuesday & Friday mornings 10:30am: Children’s Story Time 3-5 Tuesday mornings 10:30am: Pat a Cake Kids for the under 3 crowd Wednesday 10:30am: Adult Coffee Time 2nd & 4th Thursday afternoons (14 & 28) 2 – 3:30pm: Exploration Station – please contact the library for more details. Children must be pre-registered.

Friday afternoons 2pm: – Coffee with Councilors Mar. 7th 6:30pm: – Movie Night at the Library sponsored by ConocoPhillips – Wreck it Ralph Mar. 8th: – Ladies Night Out - “Parental Guidance” sponsored by ConocoPhillips - 7:00 pm. Mar. 14 - Must be 18 or over to attend.

Mar. 14th 7pm: Armchair Traveller: Destination London, England Mar. 19th 3:30 pm: Late Leprechaun’s Glowing Gala. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Mar. 21st 5:30 – 7:30pm: Board Games and Pizza $2. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Mar. 25th 6:30pm: Juno Award Winning Children’s Entertainment - Peter Puffin’s Whale Tales.

Mar. 26th 10:30am: Richard Young Magician.

Mar. 27th: Lorna Bennett Illustration Workshop - please check with the library for times. Pre-registration necessary.

Mar. 28th: Storyteller Renee Englot - 2:00 pm Mar. 28th: Book Club - 6:00 pm Mar. 29th-30th: CLOSED

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Oilfield

EXPANDING PIPELINE COMPANY in central Alberta requires Class 1 Winch Truck Operators and Heavy Equipment Technicians experienced in truck, trailer and off road equipment repair.

Fax resume to 403-507-2766.

Attention: Phil Dunn.

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Is looking to fill the following position:

FIELD SAFETY OFFICER

The successful applicant will have a NCSO designation and will have: * Actual hands on oilfield construction experience. * Good computer skills. * Extensive travel is required. * Excellent people skills. * H2S Alive and First Aid. * Certified D&A tester, an asset. * Drivers License, with clean Abstract. * Must relocate to Hinton.

“NO SAFETY COPS WANTED” We want to build a safety culture, NOT enforce one.

Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780- 865- 5829 Please quote job # 68791 on your resume.

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JOURNEYMAN HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company.

Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work, but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanic’s truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051 LOOKING FOR

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SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

Alstar is looking for a TANKMASTER RENTALS Safety Professional to help requires CLASS 1 BED expand our safety program TRUCK Operators for through projects and auditing.

Central Alberta. CompetiMinimum requirements tive wages and benefits. include: m.morton@tankmaster.ca * CRSP or fax 403-340-8818 * 5 + years’ experience in Oilfield Maintenance Oil & Gas as a Safety WANTED - Water & Vacuum Truck Labourer /Swamper Professional Operators. Class 3 Must have safety tickets. * Strong Safety program w/Q-endorsement, H2S, No experience necessary. development - skills & First Aid, PST, CSTS. Will train. Fax resume to experience Mechanically inclined.

403-746-5131 or email * Excellent computer skills Day-rate benefits. smittysoilfield@gmail.com * Internal and external Fax 403-934-3487. auditing experience NEWCART Email: reception * Strong interpersonal CONTRACTING LTD. @mjswaterhauling.com skills is hiring for the upcoming * Attention to detail; must turnaround season. be very organized Journeyman/Apprentice; * Requires little supervision; Pipefitters; Welders; Professionals works well in a team Boilermakers; Riggers. environment Also: Quality Control; JOURNALISTS, Towers; Skilled Weekends Off Graphic Artists, Marketing Mechanical Labourer; and more. Alberta’s weekly Welder Helpers.

RELOCATION TO newspapers are looking Email: resumes HINTON MANDATORY for people like you. @newcartcontracting.com.

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H2S Alive, First Aid and an Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ Email all safety In-House Drug & Alcohol resumes_add.php and trade tickets. test are pre-requisites.

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Car Lot in Classifieds Please submit email to BREKKAAS Vacuum & hr@alstaroc.com or fax to Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 780- 865- 5829 Misc. & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid Help PLEASE QUOTE JOB tickets. Top wages, # 68792 ON RESUME excellent benefits.

Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Something for Everyone Phone 780-621-3953.

Everyday in Classifieds Fax 780-621-3959.

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MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS of Ponoka, and Stettler are now hiring full time Food Counter Attendants.

Ponoka is 24 hours and Stettler has extended late night hours and therefore applicants must be willing to work flexiable shifts, including evening, weekends and nights shifts.

Wages range from $10.45 to 11.00 per hour and we will train. Benefits are included and we offer opportunities for advancement. Apply in person at the store or on line at cbay22.telus.net.

Trades

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BAKOS NDT is hiring qualified CGSB Technicians in Whitecourt, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Benefit package, signing bonus and profit sharing available. Email: admin@bakosndt.com or call 1-888-763-5575.

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Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.

Trades

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PYRAMID CORPORATION IS NOW HIRING! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta.

Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice); and Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@ petrofield.com or Fax 403 742-5544

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Are you interested in working in the RAIL industry?

FIELD FOREMAN—TRACK CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE Cando, an employee-owned company supplying specialized rail services across Canada, is looking for a Field Foreman for its Track Construction & Maintenance Department. Successful applicants will be responsible for the daily supervision of the employees on site, assisting the supervisor in keeping the projection on plan and managing SO008140 SO Obudget, 0 81 00 8140 4 the site purchasing and payroll, and liaising 40 with the customer and/or other contractors.

Position requires incumbent to work 10 days on/4 days off on the road throughout Western Canada. Living allowance and accommodations provided when on the road. candoltd.com TO SUBMIT RESUME Fax: 204-725-4100 Email: employment@candoltd.com

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G.L.D.C. Gas Co-op Ltd. is currently seeking a

GAS UTILITY OPERATOR / GASFITTER

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CLASS 1 PICKER OPERATOR REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY! Living accommodations and potential business opportunity available for the right candidate.

Please fax resume, drivers abstract and boom ticket to 780-778-2918.

Must be willing to relocate to Whitecourt, Alberta. For further information contact David at 780-778-0422.

ONE TON DIESEL TRUCK - Are you an Owner?

Put it to work! Haul RVs throughout North America.

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Truckers/ Drivers

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DRIVERS WANTED. Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail experience needed!

Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits package. Skills needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid licence with air brake endorsement.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

Do not fill in city or state.

880

Summer Reading Programmer Rimbey Municipal Library Rimbey, Alberta Start date: May 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013 Primary duties include the planning, promoting and facilitating of all summer programs for youth and children in the Rimbey Municipal Library.

Other duties include circulation, shelving and processing of books as well as assisting patrons with various needs.

A minimum of one year post secondary education is required. The applicant must be enrolled in a post secondary institution in the upcoming year.

Qualifications include the ability to deal well with the public, experience working with children, general knowledge of library procedures, and the ability to lift and carry at least 25 lbs up or down one flight of stairs. The successful applicant must demonstrate maturity, strong interpersonal skills and creative ability.

Please send your resume to: Rimbey Municipal Library, Box 1130 Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 or e-mail rimbeylibrarian@libs.prl.ab.ca.

Closing date: March 9, 2013

FOR A FULL TIME POSITION

Come Join Our Team!

Gull Lake Deer Creek Gas Co-op Ltd. is centrally located in Rimbey Alberta, and serves approximately 2250 members within a Franchise area covering 1843 square km’s. We are a member owned Utility and have been providing safe, reliable Natural Gas Service since 1968.

Receptionist/Treatment Coordinator needed for 4 to 4.5 days/wk for busy dental practice.

Previous dental reception/customer service a great asset. Must be able to multi-task, work well in a team environment and have strong problem solving skills. Please fax resume highlighting previous experience and knowledge of computer software systems with cover letter to 403-843-2607 or email to rimbeydentalcare@live.ca, Attn: Michele.

For more information on G.L.D.C. Gas Co-op Ltd. please check out our website at: www.gldcgas.com The successful applicant will be responsible, under supervision of management, to assist in the operation and maintenance of the G.L.D.C. Gas Co-op distribution system.

A Utility Operator Certificate or Journeyman Gas Fitter Certification is an asset.

Applicants must have appropriate work related certificates including a valid Class 5 Drivers license.

G.L.D.C. Gas Co-op Ltd. offers a competitive wage and benefits package, along with an excellent working environment.

Please forward your resume with Drivers abstract to: G.L.D.C. Gas Co-op Ltd. Attention: Don Hoskin Box 1909 Rimbey, AB. T0C 2J0 Fax: 403-843-1056 or email: don@gldcgas.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Office Manager/Treatment Coordinator needed for 4 to 4.5 days per week. Must be familiar with filing systems, staff management/coordination, and be able to implement and monitor business systems and strategies.

Management experience a must, management degree preferred.

Training provided to successful applicant. Please fax resume and cover letter to 403-843-2607 or email to rimbeydentalcare@live.ca, Attn: Michele.

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Business Services #1000 - #1430

Butchering

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be avail.

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in Ponoka, has immediate opening for

SWAMPERS

Please submit resumes to 6526 - 44 Ave Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 or Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com

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

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LACRETE GOLF COURSE requires a Greenskeeper for 2013.

Position term: April 10 to October 15.

Send resume to: mreagle79@hotmail.com or call 780-285-2349.

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Paul Taylor

843-4383 Financial

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? ✓Motivated? ✓Goal Oriented? ✓People Friendly? ✓Driven?

We have the position for you!

Heritage Chrysler Jeep now requires an experienced

SALES CONSULTANT A leader in the automotive industry, Heritage Chrysler Jeep sets the pace for all others to follow when it comes to inventory, customer service, community service and commitment to people. We have premium new and preowned vehicles to help suit any of our customer’s needs!

We offer a great compensation package with beneďŹ ts along with complete training. Sales experience is not a must though preferred.

Look at Heritage Chrysler Jeep as the ďŹ nal step to becoming an industry leader in customer service, job satisfaction and income.

Check us out at www.heritagechrysler.com Fax or email resume to:

Heritage Chrysler Jeep General Sales Manager Attention: RYAN BOWES rbowes@heritagechrysler.com Fax: 403.782.3360 We thank all those that apply. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Volunteers Wanted

890

CLASSIFIEDS

1260

CLASS ACTION Claim Support - Vioxx, others. The Nurses at The Optio Group will help prove your claim and get you the money you deserve.

1-855-939-0499; Claims @TheOptioGroup.ca; www.TheOptioGroup.ca.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

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Rimbey Towing

403.843.2755

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

Serving central Alberta.

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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.

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Painters/ Decorators

1310

Auctions

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

Journey man painter, serving the area for 25 years

403-843-4172 Personal Services

1315

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+).

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

Whatever You’re Selling...

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Pet Services

1318

MacDonald Old Kennels Animal services for Ponoka County

Dog Shelter Boarding Dogs for adoption Dogs to surrender www.pawsandclawsanimalrescue.ca click courtesy adoptions

Phone (403) 783-7447 Septic Service

1375

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

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The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

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1 HOME QTR & 18 Parcels of Farmland - Davidson, Saskatchewan.

Sorgaard Ranches Ltd - 2290+/- title acres.

3 bedroom bungalow, 30 X 50 ft. garage, selling at the Saskatoon Auction March 19/13. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers: 1-800-491-4494; rbauction.com 75 QUARTERS LAND, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $21,000 Surface Lease Revenue.

Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate 7th ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION & SPEED SHOW March 15 - 17/13, Red Deer Westerner Park.

Featuring Big Schwag & indoor car show!

Exhibitor space available.

Consign your car; estate today.

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BY AUCTION: 14 quarters of grazing lease land West of Edmonton. March 14/13.

Stewart Auctions, Vermilion, Alberta.

For more info, call 1-800-269-8580; stewartauctions.com

Well Drilling

1400

Misc. for Sale

1760

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

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Call to consign 780-440-1860

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Edmonton, March 8.

Dogs Two Parcels of Farmland located at Grassland, SMALL friendly dogs to Alberta. For more info give away. Cockapoo mix, contact Jerry Hodge, 1-5 yrs old. 780-216-1840 780-706-6652 or visit: rbauction.com/realestate or 780-907-5933

1840

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

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

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

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Wanted To Buy

1930

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Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Firewood Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Lil Mule Logging Farm Auctions ..................2090 403-318-4346 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Household Poultry ..............................2130 Furnishings Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Feed, Hay ..............2190 Sylar Peppler, excellent Grain, Seed Grain ......................2200 condition. $100.00 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

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8 large round Hay bales - no rain 44 large round Oat straw bales

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Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

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RIMBEY

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Acreages

4050

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3 BDRM. country home, 5 kms. E. of Ponoka, avail.

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Next to a park reserve with open view to the east.

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Houses For Sale

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Manufactured Homes

4070

LAND FOR SALE

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Martha Willis (Carol Kreutz), who’s hoping to develop a serious illness, reads up on leprosy, which she claims her cousin suffered from.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

33RD ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION April 12, 2013 • Rimbey, Alberta Including a complete listing for the Estate of Jack Hansen.

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Play uses old trick to enhance show Continued from page 24 Carr uses that time to coach newer cast members to wait for the laughs as well as blocking, movements and language to make the performances easy and natural.

Although Carr hasn’t used Harden’s plays before she would look into using another.

“It fitted all our criteria.

They have to be long enough and not too long, they have to be clean.”

She also felt the play suited the actors, which worked well because the Springdale Players use some typecasting to get the best results.

“I think one of the secrets is what they call typecasting. We don’t have a 23-year-old man playing a 78-year-old man,” said Jensen.

The play was selling approximately 120 tickets per night. “Our plays have been selling out since the beginning . . . People come out here on the coldest day of the year. We’re grateful to the audience,” said Carr.

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Springdale Players close with a hoot and a holler

By Amelia Naismith

The Boardinghouse, by Vern Harden, In their 17th year of staging plays, to fill the Liberty Hall dinner theatre the Springdale Players have been using to its rafters with good smells and even more raucous laughter.

“When people come to Liberty Hall they want good food and a good laugh,” said director Diane Carr.

While the dinner of roast beef, ham, salads, fresh and cooked vegetables, rolls, fruit, wine and dessert was the work of a team of culinary angels that came in the form of volunteers, and some of the cast members, it was the performance that became the highlight of the eveMr. Richards (Christian Lohmann) commits to nings.

The Boardinghouse Veronica (Dariel Sorka, far left), Mr. Richards (Christian Lohmann) and Harriet (Elaine Hawkins, being a spy after Veronica (Dariel Sroka) tricks and its cast rival the far right) admire Martha Willis’ (Carol Kruetz) newly formed toe fungus. him.

Photos by Amelia Naismith skills of other larger theatres and the performance was packed with laughs, love, and just a dash of suspense.

“Tonight was an exceptional night,” said Joey Jensen, who played Tweenie, referring to the Feb. 16 performance.

Even some of the cast members weren’t able to contain their giggles at the absolute, yet still amiable, silliness of the script.

The real moments of enjoyment by the cast that broke the barrier between actors and audience added to the performance. “I would have bet money nobody made me laugh, but it did happen,” said Grant Harris, who played Dr. Sni-Fell.

The cast was also able to incorporate some of the audience members and their own past expeYOU HAVE A STAKE IN HOW OUR ENERGY IS RESPONSIBLY DEVELOPED riences on a whim while sticking to the script, AND REGULATED. HELP SHAPE ALBERTA’S ENERGY FUTURE. which only highlights their talents.

The Alberta Energy Regulator will be more effective and efficient for industry and landowners, while building The Springdale on our commitment to sound environmental stewardship. Help shape energy regulation that works for all Players are a local amaAlbertans for the next 50 years. teur theatre, stretching out around the HoadVisit energy.alberta.ca to complete an online survey and then plan to join the ley and Rimbey areas. conversation at a special public information event in these communities.

“Some of us have all different walks of life. We all come together,” said Monday, February 25 Calgary & Drumheller Carr.

“Nobody works harder than Diane, she Tuesday, February 26 Sundre & Red Deer makes it easy for us,” Harris added.

Wednesday, February 27 Lethbridge & Medicine Hat In its first year only one play was going to Wednesday, March 13 Claresholm be held. Now there are eight showings per season and rehearsals begin in October.

Continued on page 23

WE ARE PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF ENERGY REGULATION. JOIN US AS WE LOOK AHEAD.

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