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Stettler schools prime target of Clearview cuts RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter
JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor
STUDENTS LEAD BY EXAMPLE — Grade 9 students Ally Marshall (left) and Brooklyn Peterson show off the symbolic pink lapel-ribbons commemorating the breast-cancer fundraiser staged this month at Erskine School. The Grade 9 class raised $666.75 through its all-night wake-a-thon. For more coverage, see Page 2.
Former school superintendent, provincial historian mourned LES STULBERG Independent reporter Albertans are mourning the death of historian and Stettler educator Bill Baergen. Baergen died at his Stettler home April 9. He was 77. Baergen had a lifetime career in education — as a teacher, principal, school trustee and board chairman and superintendent — and a passion for history. He came to Stettler in 1970 to fill the position of deputy superintendent of the former Stettler School Board. He later became superintendent of the Clearview School Division, a position he held until his retirement in 1991. “He was very influential to me,” said current Clearview chairman Ken Checkel, who recalls that when he was first elected to the board in 1998, Baergen was the chairman. “He was very good with people. He had a way of easing situations and making things run smooth, often using his sense of humour to lighten things up.” Born in 1935 at Irma, Alta., Baergen was raised on farms at Irma and Vauxhall. After graduating with degrees in education and history at the University of Alberta, Baergen earned a PhD at the University of Oregon.
BILL BAERGEN He taught English and history at the high school and college levels. Baergen also wrote curriculum for Alberta education on Canadian history. His interest in history led him to serve as president of the Central
Alberta Historical Society. He was the author of two books, “The Ku Klux Klan in Central Alberta” and “Pioneering with a Piece of Chalk.” The latter chronicled the history of the one-room schoolhouses in Alberta. His work was recognized with an award from the Historical Society of Alberta for “his outstanding contribution to Alberta history.” Retired Stettler principal and current town councillor Malcolm Fischer knew Baergen as a superintendent and through his involvement in local theatre. Baergen was passionate about music, drama and documenting history, especially history related to Louis Riel, Fischer said. He said Baergen was involved in many events, plays and projects connected to Riel. For years, Baergen had a major role in the local Gilbert and Sullivan troupe and performed in the Heartland Arts Troupe Society, Fischer said. “Bill always had a smile and looked for humour and the lighter side of issues.” Baergen and his wife, Donna, raised their three children, Patricia, Grant and James, in Stettler. His obituary said that a funeral isn’t planned, per Baergen’s request.
Public schools in Stettler are expected to take the biggest hit when the Clearview School Division plans to lay off teachers to help cover the deficit. As part of its community consultations, Clearview trustees updated Stettler town and county councils this month as part of the board’s tour of communities to study ways to make schools more sustainable and cut the division’s $1-million deficit. With the board projected to lay off 7.2 teachers this summer, the board has proposed that 5.85 teachers would come from the Stettler campus of Stettler Elementary School, Stettler Middle School and William E. Hay Composite High School, reported Clearview trustee Peter Simons, also a Stettler town councillor. For an average yearly salary of $96,000 for teachers, trustee Patty Dittrick raised the ire of one councillor when she stated that Byemoor School would have one junior high teacher for just three students. “That’s crazy,” said Coun. Al Campbell, a former school trustee. With 29 students projected at Byemoor this fall from kindergarten to Grade 6, Dittrick also said the division estimates that class sizes in Stettler could rise at William E. Hay by 30 to 35 students and “in the 27-range” for the middle school. “The board wants to minimize the impact of any staff reductions on students,” Simons said of the Clearview commitment. That looming consideration, however, sparked concern with town council. “I have a huge concern that the greatest number of teachers cut will come from Stettler,” said Coun. Leona Thorogood. She and the mayor
plan to attend the upcoming school board “community consultation” meetings in Stettler scheduled for May 1 and 13 at the William E. Hay school cafeteria. Simons and Dit-trick urged council members to attend those meetings. “I have four children in Clearview schools and I will definitely attend,” said Stettler Mayor Dick Richards. While the public Clearview division continues to negotiate shared transportation routes with East Central Catholic Schools, Richards said it isn’t “economical or sensible” to have public and Catholic buses running together with many empty seats. Another option the division will consider to help cut administration costs, Simons said, is to reconfigure the Stettler campus from elementary school (kindergarten to Grade 5) middle school (6 to 8) and William E. Hay Composite High School (9 to 12), to either K to 12 or elementary (K-6) and high school (7 to 12). Even with low enrolment numbers, Clearview trustees say they’re committed to keeping all schools open for the coming year under the current grade structures. “Some trustees say that as long as parents are willing to take their children to their school, we will keep schools open,” Dittrick said. At the County of Stettler meeting last week, Clearview superintendent John Bailey said that if the Byemoor School were to close, he feared many of the students would go to school in Hanna and Clearview would lose funding for those students. County of Stettler Coun. Greggory Jackson also urged the Clearview board to take a long-term focus on the future of schools rather than just an annual plan. The Clearview board also continues to draft a budget for 2013-14 to further guide the division for next year.
Small-town Bashaw gears up for big-time country music concert RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Bashaw takes centre stage this weekend for the provincial Small Town Saturday Night celebrations, with a major concert Saturday evening and food and fun “for the whole family” in the afternoon. “We expect to sell out all 1,000 tickets for the concert,” said chair Jackie Northey. “It’s an opportunity to attract people to our community and promote Bashaw more.” Country music star Chad Brownlee headlines the concert, which also features Clayton Bellamy, Alee, Bobby Wills and Tenille at
the Bashaw Arena. Bashaw won the Small Town contest last month to host a mini-Big Valley Jamboree concert. Tickets for the concert are expected to be available until this Friday, Northey said late last week. People are expected to travel from Red Deer, Edmonton, Camrose, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. “People in town are getting really excited about the day,” said Yvonne King, a member of the committee. “Lots of people have told me that they plan to come to the events.” For the daytime silent auction, more than 50 items have been donated from businesses and people from Bashaw and area. “Many of the items showcase lots of things to do and see in our community,” King said. Money from ticket sales
and fundraisers has been designated for the Bashaw School for its new arts-infusion program. “It’s going to be great for the school and our community,” King said. “It’s important to have funds in the bank so the program can be sustainable.” Northey said the committee decided to allocate money to one project so it would have a greater impact and support program resources rather than for a staff person. Many Bashaw-area organizations plan to raise money at the Small Town event for the school’s artsinfusion curriculum. More than 120 volunteers will be involved Saturday, Northey said. “We feel Bashaw students are so lucky to have the many people care about their opportunities.” Small Town talk has
raised the profile of Bashaw, with feedback from “all over” Alberta. “Some people say that Bashaw seems to be a community that is close-knit and a community they would like for their children and family,” Northey said. “It’s heart-warming to see this, because we hear of so many small, rural communities that are struggling to survive. “In just the past year, Bashaw and area has experienced so many opportunities to strengthen our community. I feel so lucky to live here.” This Friday night in Bashaw, Majestic Theatre hosts a concert by Augustana Choir of Camrose. For more Small Town Saturday Night information or to volunteer, phone Northey at 780-372-3648 or 780-372-4074, or call other committee members.
LES STULBERG/Independent reporter
Bashaw waved its contest flag prominently on main street en route to winning the Small Town Saturday Night provincial competition. As the champion, Bashaw hosts a country music concert this Saturday night at the Bashaw Arena. The festival is billed as a mini-Big Valley Jamboree.
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Grade 9 students from Erskine School sport pink tuques in support of breast-cancer research. They raised money as part of the all-night class wake-a-thon. In the back row are Clayton Page, Brooklyn Peterson and Ally Marshall. In the front row are (from left) Jordan Boehlke, Tim Gardner and Shane Bernard.
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On a Friday night in April, parents roamed the Erskine streets in search of their children. But it was all in the name of fun — and a good cause. Grade 9 students from Erskine School collected $666.75 during an all-night wake-a-thon that doubled as a breast-cancer fundraiser. One of the events was a hide-and-seek game of sorts. Late at night, the students were “dropped off” at one end of town, and they tried to walk back to the school without being “caught” by parents on patrol. “We get parents to volunteer, and they try to catch us,” said Grade 9 student Ally Marshall. “If we get caught … then we have to re-start. “(Other students) said it’s
pretty hard. We’ve just got to find places where they’re not going to find us.” The Grade 9 class not only knows the best shortcuts in Erskine. The six students showed they could plan and participate in a worthy fundraiser that brings a small class even closer together. “It gets us closer and more comfortable with each other,” Marshall said. “We find out more stuff about each other. And you get to know what they’re good at, because we have a whole bunch of different activities planned.” Their Grade 9 homeroom class was transformed into the wake-a-thon headquarters, complete with a comfy couch and bags of snack foods. The students had the school to themselves overnight, and they used the gym for recreational time. The Grade 9 wake-a-
thon has become a tradition at Erskine School during the past decade. Each year, the Grade 9 students pick a charity to support. “We chose breast cancer,” said Grade 9 student Brooklyn Peterson. “It was personal to one of the boys in our class. That’s why we chose it. “We stay up all night and we go out and get donations. We just do it for fun, and since it’s our last year here, we try to make it the best it can be.” While the students have varied interests, such as sports and dance or none of those, they share a common goal in the all-inclusive wake-a-thon. “And because it’s inclusive, they accept each other very well,” said principal Debra Spiller. “They work with each other and they support each other. So when they go off to the bigger and
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better world, they’ve got those skills with them — citizenship. This is part of our leadership program, as well. “These are our leaders. And in Grade 6, they were good leaders. They planned a bike rodeo in Grade 6. It doesn’t seem to matter the number, but this group is very cohesive.” The group exceeded its fundraising goal of about $500 by more than $150. “It was really helpful to look online, too, because we looked it up online to learn about fundraising and stuff like that,” Peterson said. One of the popular games was called “Bigger and Better,” through which the students began with small items, such as juice boxes and toothpicks, and traded up for goods of greater value. “I think it is totally rewarding that these kids pull together for a common bond to do something for other people,” said Spiller, who also camped at the school overnight. “It’s that community service idea. They work all year for this. We started wake-a-thon probably eight years ago, and every year it has become a ritual for the Grade 9s. They choose their own charity and work toward it. “Our youth are very in tune with things. We think they’re all technology minded. But they’ve got the big picture, as well — they know what matters. They have that compassion. They care and feel for each other.” Along with Marshall and Peterson, the Grade 9 class includes Shane Bernard, Jordan Boehlke, Tim Gardner and Clayton Page. The students sported symbolic pink tuques and handed out pink lapel-ribbons to people who contributed to their cancer-research fundraiser.
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Clayton Page shoots hoops in the school gym during the Grade 9 wake-a-thon this month at Erskine School. JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor
Ally Marshall (right) holds the money collection box for the Erskine School breast-cancer fundraiser. Grade 9 students raised $666.75 through their all-night wake-a-thon.
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Grader crashes into SUV in Scenic Sands collision SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK Stettler RCMP Below is a summary of most calls for Stettler RCMP service over a oneweek period. Calls that have SUI attached are “still under investigation.” Anyone with information regarding unsolved crimes or incidents is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). Tuesday, April 16 10:32 a.m. — A grey or tan Chevrolet truck was reported by two separate callers for running through a yield sign, then a stop sign, near the Co-op gas bar. The truck then turned west onto Highway 12 on the wrong side of the road, and the driver cut off s ev e r a l o t h e r m o t o r ists. Investigators patrolled the area extensively, but weren’t able to locate the suspect vehicle. No licence plate was obtained. 11:16 a.m. — A 911 call reported a dispute between a 23-year-old car owner from Stettler and a landowner on Highway 601, near Range Road 21-1. Three days earlier, the car left the highway due to road conditions and went through the landowner’s fence. When the car owner returned to his vehicle to tow it out, the landowner had fenced it in and requested immediate payment for the property damage. Police advised the landowner that his claim for damages would be passed on to the driver’s insurance company. The landowner slammed the bucket of his front-end loader onto the cable of the tow vehicle, nearly breaking the cable. The landowner was arrested. The vehicle was removed from the field. 2:42 p.m. — A 19-yearold male from Stettler attended the detachment to report that his mother’s common-law husband had assaulted him. After a short investigation, it was determined the same incident had been reported a year prior, which resulted in no charges. 3:38 p.m. — Complaint from a 65-year-old female that someone had tried to open the gate to her yard on 54 Street. The female saw footprints outside her fence, but a chain and lock were still intact. The owner advised it’s an ongoing issue and she believes that someone is trying to let her dogs out on purpose. SUI 4:57 p.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision in the Scenic Sands area. A grader backed into a 2013 GMC Terrain SUV driven by a 55-year-old female from Scenic Sands. The woman was trying to drive around the grader when the grader went into reverse. The 57-year-old male operator from Stettler reported there was no damage to the grader. 6:29 p.m. — An anonymous female called to advise that a dog was neglected and looking malnourished. The dog was locked in a black Chevrolet Trailblazer on 58 Street Close. Investigators attended the location, but weren’t able to locate the SUV. 9:11 p.m. — Investigators were called to a residence on 56 Street and 50 Avenue in Stettler, where a 40-year old male wanted his 39-year-old common-law wife charged with stealing his truck keys. When investigators attended, they found the female outside the residence, yelling at the male inside. The
female said threats had been sent to her from her spouse, advising that if she were to seek a restraining order, he would have her beat up. The male was subsequently arrested, charged and released on conditions to have no contact with the female, or attend the residence. He’s scheduled for court May 9. 9:16 p.m. — A couple travelling back to Red Deer struck a moose on Highway 12, one mile east of the Highway 11 intersection. The 2011 blue Ford F-150 sustained major damage to the front end, but neither occupant was injured. Wednesday, April 17 9:10 a.m. — A 2000 Ford Crown Victoria was parked in front of Maggie Joe’s on Main Street for an extended time. The 50-yearold male owner from Castor advised that he had left it there, as it’s his second vehicle. He later moved the vehicle. 9:33 a.m. — A 67-yearold female from 2 Street South in Big Valley reported that someone had been trying to break into her house. No entry was gained, but there was damage to the locks on the front and back doors. A suspect has been identified. 2:10 p.m. — A 43-yearold female from 52 Street attended the detachment and requested that investigators serve an emergency protection order on her estranged husband. It was determined that the 46-year old man was in the Bonnyville area. The documents were forwarded to the Bonnyville detachment. ar 3:33 p.m. — A 32-year old male from Stettler attended the detachment to advise that while he was in the Home Hardware parking lot, a 36-year old male from 50A Avenue drove into the lot, exited his vehicle and kicked the he door of the complainant’s Dodge truck. The older male stood outside the Dodge, yelling and swearing for the truck owner to fight. The 32-year-old didn’t fight and the 36-year-old male eventually left. Charges are pending. SUI Thursday, April 18 9 a.m. — A 20-year-old male from Botha reported that his 2009 Kawasaki ATV was stolen overnight from a 55 Street residence in Stettler. SUI 10:34 a.m. — While driving north on Highway 56, near the bowling alley, a 34-year old female from Stettler observed a 2008 Ford Escape fail to stop for a stop sign at 46 Avenue and entered the highway. The complainant was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision. The licence plate was obtained and a 60-year-old female from Delburne was issued a violation ticket. 11:05 a.m. — A disturbance was reported at the Erskine Grill. A 38-year old female patron advised there were a number of males in the establishment who were drinking beer, being loud, obnoxious, swearing and disrespecting the female staff. Investigators attended, but the males had departed. The 28-year-old female waitress advised that the males were not bothering her and she didn’t realize anyone had been disturbed. 12:11 p.m. — A 58-year-old man from Stettler reported that his 2010 Dodge Ram had been damaged in December. He had no idea where it o c c u r r e d o r w h o wa s responsible, but needed a damage sticker in order for the damage to be repaired. 1:55 p.m. — A 35-year-
old female from Big Valley found a black leather wallet in Sobeys. The 27-yearold male from Stettler was advised and he regained his wallet. 7:52 p.m. — A 911 call reported a 45-year-old male from Range Road 191 in Tofield was hauling an air seeder across the MacKenzie bridge. The air seeder was too high for the bridge and the unit was knocked off the trailer. Traffic was blocked for an hour and a half while e ff o r t s w e r e m a d e t o remove the equipment. The driver was charged with damaging the bridge and is scheduled to appear in court June 13. 11:28 p.m. — A 38-year old male resident from 45 Street, near the Stettler Auction Market, called to advise that a bulldozer had been moving manure around for the past half hour, making a lot of noise. Investigators spoke to the 64-year-old male operator from 52 Street. He apologized and advised that he was done for the night. Friday, April 19 2:38 a.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 590 near Big Valley. 10 a.m. — Complaint from a 74-year-old female from Gadsby that she had given her Social Insurance Number and credit card number to someone over the phone who was selling computer software protection. She later thought that it might have been a scam and after some investigation, the couple had cancelled their credit card. The pe person that had been named in much of the correspondence, and had asked for them to send money by Western Union, was in fact a famous cricket player from India. It serves as a rem reminder to not fall victim to such scams. Never give such information to anyone over the phone. 3:54 p.m. — A 911 call reported a two-vehicle collision on Highway 56, one mile south of Highway 601. The 25-year-old female driver of a 2011 Ford Escape was northbound, waiting to turn left. At that time, a 2006 Pontiac Vibe driven by a 30-yearold male from Erskine rearended the Escape, sending both drivers to hospital. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, with charges pending. SUI 8:31 p.m. — A 69-year-old male from Stettler called to advise that the owner of a 2007 International semi has left his rig on the road, southeast of the cemetery. The rig was causing other drivers to travel on the grass to get around the rig. Investigators attended and spoke to the 28-year-old truck driver, who advised he usually parks in his yard. Due to the snow melt, he was forced to park on the road to prevent getting stuck. It was determined that there was more than enough room for other vehicles to get around and that it was acceptable — given the circumstances. Saturday, April 20 2:55 a.m. — Investigators observed a silver 2007 Chev truck having difficulty negotiating a left turn from Highway 56 to Highway 12. A traffic stop was initiated and the 21-year-old driver from 42 Avenue was found to be impaired by alcohol. The male was arrested, samples of his breath were obtained that showed his blood-alcohol level to be two and a half times the legal limit. His truck was seized for
three days and the driver will be suspended from driving until his charges are resolved in court. The male is scheduled for court May 23. 3 a.m. — While on patrol, investigators observed a 2008 purple Chev truck turn eastbound onto Highway 12 from the Esso. The truck made a wide turn, then attempted to conduct an illegal U-turn. A traffic stop was conducted and the 20-year-old male driver from Stettler was found to under the influence of alcohol. He was required to provide samples of his breath, which showed his blood alcohol level to be over 50 mg. As a GDL driver, the findings led to a 30-day driving suspension and his truck being seized for seven days. 10:30 a.m. — Report of a 2000 Chrysler 300 off the road on Highway 56, n e a r Tow n s h i p R o a d 36-4. It wasn’t known why the 31-year-old male driver from 8 Street, Brooks, drove off the road. There were no injuries and the weather was not a factor. SUI for charges. 2:06 p.m. — Complaint of a disturbance at the Stettler Hotel, where a 40-year-old male was renting a room. His 26-year-old ex-girlfriend was pounding on the door, as she wanted entry to retrieve her personal property. The male was not co-operating and some words were exchanged. There was no violence and investigators assisted the female with getting her property back. 6:33 p.m. — A 26-yearold male from Stettler called to advise he had received a phone call from an unknown female, saying that he owed $89 for some male-enhancement products. The male advised that he has never used products like those and that it must be a scam. After an investigation, it was determined that the call came from Red Deer, but the culprit was not identified. The complainant was advised to have his number blocked to avoid any further calls. Sunday, April 21 1:23 a.m. — A bouncer at Whiskey Nights advised investigators of a male who had been removed from the establishment was now at the front doors and threatening security staff. Upon police attending, the male had departed. He was described as a white male, wearing a black Arctic Cat hat with orange flames, blue jeans and brown shoes. If anyone can identify this man, please contact Stettler RCMP. 3:14 a.m. — A 53-year old male from the apartment building on 51 Avenue reported that his bike had been stolen while left outside of Whiskey Nights. Investigators attended the bar and found the bike leaning against the fence beside the business. The owner was contacted and advised where his bike was and was suggested that he purchase a lock. It was suspected that the 53-year-old male was under the influence of alcohol. 1:25 p.m. — Another call from the Stettler Hotel from a 40-year-old male that his 26-year old excommon-law wife had more words over some belongings. Once again, there were no threats made or any violence, but both parties were advised that further disturbances will result in both parties being charged. 1:36 p.m. — A 911 call reported a horse that was tied up behind a business in the industrial area since the morning. It appeared not to have food or water and was agitated.
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By Tim Harper Columnist The Canadian political world has tilted on its axis. The final slot for the 2015 campaign appears to have been filled with Justin Trudeau’s easy ascension to the leadership of the Liberal party, a choice that makes the third party instantly relevant and, perhaps, a legitimate threat to come all the way back. Tom Mulcair has taken his New Democrats where they had to go, pragmatically moving to the centre, primed to try to take the next step to government, the last remnants of its socialist past shorn at a Montreal convention. But maybe the three main slots have not been filled. While the two main challengers to the Conservative government were inspiring the faithful in Montreal and Ottawa, all eyes now should be on the man who flew back to Ottawa last week from his Calgary riding. The Liberals and New Democrats have retooled. How will Stephen Harper respond? Should Harper decide to seek another mandate from Canadians in an election that will happen no later than October 2015 — the prime minister has already mused about holding it earlier — he will be trying to break through a wall that many before him have hit, or saw coming too late. In Trudeau, he will face a young man who has provided a major spark to the sleepy Canadian political landscape and, in Mulcair, a man who will campaign from a position of strength never before afforded a federal New Democrat. Harper would be asking Canadians to allow him to move into his second decade as leader of this country. He will have passed nine years in office, through minorities and majorities, and would be taking his vision to the Canadian people for a fifth time. Hubris might tell him he can easily slay the green Trudeau and the dogmatic Mulcair and he can again prosper, as two parties that refuse to co-operate will brawl over the same pool of voters. But as both a student of Canadian history and a man with strong political instincts, Harper knows of voter fatigue and a Canadian political predilection for seeking change for no reason other than just that they are tired of seeing the same face on their television screens. Jean Chrétien, who fired the Liberal audience at the leadership convention with an old-time partisan speech, served 10 years but had to promise to hand off power during the 2000 campaign in order to secure his third majority. Brian Mulroney, even with two majorities, lasted just short of nine years. At the provincial level, the same best-before date appears to work. Dalton McGuinty announced he was stepping down almost nine years to the date he was sworn in as Ontario premier. In Quebec, Jean Charest was defeated after nine years in office. Should Harper decide to run again, he will have passed Louis St. Laurent, Robert Borden and Mulroney by the time the campaign starts and would already have become the sixth-longest serving prime minister in Canadian history before seeking another four years. It would be a huge risk for Harper, even should he be fortunate enough to keep the Canadian economy on the rails until then. That risk could be multiplied by the Trudeau challenge if the new Liberal leader keeps his pledge to remain firmly on the high road, keeping his promise to make himself the reincarnation of a sunny Wilfrid Laurier. “Canadians want to be led, not ruled,” Trudeau said. “They are tired of the negative, divisive politics of Mr. Harper’s Conservatives and unimpressed that the NDP, under Mr. Mulcair, have decided that if you can’t beat them, you might as well join them. “We are fed up with leaders who pit Canadians against Canadians, west against east, rich against poor, Quebec against the rest of the country, urban against rural.” Conservatives will attack him, possibly at his peril. The NDP says its battle is with Harper, but Peter Julian, the British Columbia MP who attended the Liberal finale, said Trudeau has aligned himself with Harper on the Keystone XL pipeline, Senate reform and the Chinese government intervention in the oilpatch. “We have young members,” Julian said. “They have six-month tire-kickers, one-time voters who are over 50 and nostalgic for his father.” Trudeau might be difficult to wound, and both Conservatives and New Democrats might be waiting in vain for a self-inflicted one. It will likely be a year before Trudeau and the party craft policy that his rivals can take aim at. Still, the outlines of the 2015 campaign have become much clearer. What remains unclear is who will be leading the Conservatives. Columnist Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.
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Communication remains critical in keeping effective relationships One of the more enjoyable activities in my ministry is pre-marriage counselling. I always emphasize communication. I tell every couple (often more than once) that, “There are three keys to successful relationships; communication, communication and communication!” At least one couple was listening. On the occasion of their wedding, I decided to include that quote in my sermon. As I was making the statement, the smiling couple before me verbally joined in saying emphatically, “Communication, communication and communication!” It’s clear in the Scriptures that communication cannot be over-emphasized. James 2:19 provides a simple three-point outline for effective communication. It says, “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.” First, we need to practice active listening skills or, “be quick to listen.” Have you ever noticed that SILENT and LISTEN use the same letters, but in a different order? This is coincidental, but it reminds us that active listening cannot take place while we are speaking. Most of our communication blunders occur because we haven’t listened well enough or long enough. Interrupting others while they are speaking or finishing their sentences for them are strong indications that we are failing in this area. Proverbs 18:13 elaborates saying, “To answer before listening — that is folly and shame.” The late Peter Drucker, management and communications expert, said, “The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” That only happens by listening actively and being “quick to listen.” The second consideration, “slow to speak,” has to do with our responses. It’s
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Nitschke buckles up in school rodeo 1998 — 15 years ago — Stettler firefighters were busy fighting grass fires in a tinder-dry spring. — The town’s proposal to loan $100,000 to the East Central Alberta Heritage Society sparked opposition from residents. — The Stettler Kayak Club was awarded a $10,000 grant from Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation. — Alberta Wheat Pool toppled grain elevators at Alix and Bashaw. — Stettler’s Dawn Nitschke came away with four buckles and was named cowgirl of the year in the Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. — Westwoods’ Rose Monaghan and her daughter, Paula, returned home from a visit with relatives in Ireland. 1988 — 25 years ago — County of Stettler board of education amal-
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Where there’s smoke, there’s bad decisions One of the most important responsibilities for any government is the health and well-being of the taxpayers it represents. With the largest portion of Alberta’s budget being consumed by the health-care system, you would assume that the availability of health-care service would be, at minimum, adequate. In Alberta, our health-care options have steadily declined in spite of the ever-increasing cost burden it has on our finances. The frontline workers we have in Alberta are second to none and they do a remarkable job with what conditions they work under. So where is all the money going? Why are we having trouble meeting some of the very basic health needs in a timely fashion to the people of Alberta when we spend more per capita than any other province in Canada? This past week in the Legislature, it was brought to light that a couple of Alberta Health Services senior executives Alison Tonge and Michele Lahey had put through expense claims for treatments that are not available to average Albertans. Michele Lahey expensed over $7,000 for private treatment at the Mayo Clinic in the United States for tests that are regularly not approved for the average Albertan. These types of expense claims for AHS executives are particularly hard to swallow for Albertans Shane Wambolt, Brooke Aubuschon and Grant Ellefson, who have all been denied coverage for their life-saving medical treatments outside of Alberta. The expenses are equally hard to accept for residents of Consort who still have not had their acute care beds reopened, or the 125 residents who call the Michener Centre in Red Deer home. We’ve all heard the expression “where there’s smoke there’s fire,” the smoke from these expense claims can be seen for miles. The reluctance of the Alberta government to investigate the smoke means we’re opening ourselves up to spot-fires all over the province. The first step to solving
From the Legislature MLA Report by Rick Strankman a problem is admitting you have one is something Heath Minister Fred Horne is having trouble accepting. When questions were put to the minister on these improper expenses he responded that he was not the health minister when the expenses were submitted. Does that sound like acceptance of the problem to you? Recognizing that perhaps our current health-care system is broken and is in need of a major overhaul — would be giant step in the right direction. Reforming Alberta’s health-care system to meet the needs of taxpayers can only be achieved with honest and principled leadership. A reallocation of where and how our health-care dollars are spent that includes downsizing of the managers that manage managers within AHS will result in a more efficient system that’s much better at meeting the needs of taxpayers. As a member of the Wildrose Official Opposition, I’m committed to exposing the deficiencies in the system and offering solutions that will eliminate the lengthy wait times and lack of adequate care that exists in Alberta today. For a complete overview of the Wildrose Opposition health-care policy solutions, please contact my office. Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman can be reached via email at drumheller.stettler@assembly.ab.ca or by phone: Stettler 403-742-4284, Drumheller 403823-8181, Hanna 403-854-4333.
Alfalfa protestors baffle shoppers, media A ragtag group of protestors gathered recently in front of the constituency office of Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Calgary. The office is located in a mall and local shoppers have probably become immune to seeing protestors gather there almost every day, shouting about one cause or another. Not that the protestors care what the locals think. They are there to attract the media. They are usually successful in duping some gullible media into attending — especially on a slow news day. Noisy protestors with provocative signs make good visuals for TV cameras, and most protest groups employ a well-trained spokesperson to recite some heated rhetoric on whatever the issue of the day to naive reporters. After the media gets its material and images, the protestors dump their signs, go to the coffee shop and they are done for the day. If the media is prompt, the whole exercise is usually over in a couple of hours in the morning — it’s kind of a regular job for both sides. Depending on space and late-breaking news events, the protest will appear on the 5 o’clock news and in next morning’s newspapers. Because of timing, it’s important for both sides to get it all wrapped up by noon, besides they don’t want
to miss lunchtime. It’s an understanding the protest business and the media have about how these things are run. Which brings us to the protest cause in question. On schedule, protestors appeared in front of Harper’s offices waving signs demanding that GM Alfalfa not be registered by the CFIA and not be allowed to be sold in Canada. The protest was organized by the National Farmers Union (NFU) and was supported by the usual gang of anti-GM suspects. It was part of a national protest to bring this earth-shaking issue to the public’s attention. I would expect that the protestors would be the same ones that go to antioilsands, anti-meat, anticapitalism and anti-anything protest events in general. I expect the folks working in the offices of these lobby groups are faced with compulsory attendance as part of their jobs. One wonders if they even knew what Alfalfa was. It was probably even
more baffling to local shoppers who would have no idea what Alfalfa was and how it is used, or whether it was GM or not. The only shaky link was that it supposedly could affect the production of organic honey, which strikes me as not being big on consumers’ shopping lisst. In fact, I believe consumers have become immune to the fearmongering about GM plants and food. With no one dying or getting sick from any GM food since they first appeared 12 years ago, it’s hard to get the average citizen excited about this issue. It’s hard to understand the motive of the NFU in organizing this event. It’s unlikely to change the CFIA agenda, considering they have to follow a scientific protocol for registration. Any political consideration is nonexistent, because the Conservative federal government is no friend of the far-left NFU folks. And it would seem that city folks and media have no clue what Alfalfa is and what the issue is all about.
From an agriculture industry perspective, one wonders what impact this matter really has on the production and marketing of Alfalfa and honey. Is it countless millions or some obscure market that doesn’t play a big role in the scheme of things? There are today millions of acres of GM canola, corn, soybeans and sugarbeets being grown across this country. They have generated untold hundreds of millions of dollars of business and income to Canadian citizens. Perhaps that vast GM production and economic activity has seriously affected the organic production of those crops. But that’s up to the organic growers of those crops to adjust to, not the other way around. It should be the same for Alfalfa production — growers should have a choice and may the market decide who is right. As for the NFU organizers of the protest, they have taken another step toward irrelevancy and isolation from agriculture in general in Canada. I suspect many of the NFU’s own members grow GM crops that make them hypocrites on the issue. Finally, a few months ago, the NFU came out in support of the Idle No More movement, a cause that had no bearing on agriculture. I expect their next cause will be to support the flat-earth society.
School cuts shouldn’t focus on Stettler staff Just when Stettler and its larger schools thought they were safe from any Clearview School Division cuts, they now appear poised to suffer the biggest impact. Up until this week, it seemed that small, rural schools would be the prime targets for cuts as Clearview continues its road show of “community consultations” to get ideas to cut costs and the division’s $1-million deficit. Now, this week, Clearview trustees revealed that that Stettler schools would suffer the brunt of the cuts to teachers this summer. “Six or seven” of potentially eight teachers eliminated will come from Stettler schools. How can that be, when
class sizes at Stettler’s William E. Hay Composite High School could reach 30 to 35 students, while Byemoor School will alone have a total of 29 students from kindergarten to Grade 9? Board trustee Patty Dittrick told Town of Stettler council that some other trustees feel that as long as parents are taking their children to schools, the doors should remain open, even if one school — Byemoor — will have a junior high school teacher for just three students. That’s a teacher with an average annual salary of $96,000. Along with the Byemoor parents fighting to keep their school open, where did they and the trustees learn about economic
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sustainability. The math simply doesn’t add up. Considering that most of those rural residents have roots in farming, since when is it more economically wise to hire a full-time employee with a high wage to care for three trees in an orchard and cut significant staff in a large orchard of hundreds of trees? Perhaps they need to go back to school for a refresher course in math and business. Although trustees are
voted to represent their home communities, their top priority is to focus on the entire division, and not narrow their sights just on their own area. As the title of Clearview trustee clearly defines, the elected official for the entire division is accountable to all students, families, schools, teachers and communities in the division and responsible to make decisions for the good of the entire division. During the so-called “community consultation” meetings, the division is focused on doing what is best for the entire division, even if that means closing or consolidating schools to provide quality education to all students the most cost-effective and proficient way.
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Two rural-rooted women earn Clearview applause LES STULBERG Independent reporter From five nominees, Clearview School Division trustees have selected dual winners of the Clearview Award of Merit. Charlene Anderson and Tricia Helfer will receive the award at Clearview’s annual recognition night June 19. The Award of Merit was established to recognize the effort and dedication of Clearview students and employees, both past and present, who have achieved excellence at a national or international level. Both women were described as having risen to the top of their chosen fields. The board moved to have the names of the remaining three nominees, Dr. Cameron Grant, Brian Heidecker and Larry (Thumper) Jones, carried forward for consideration of next year’s Award of Merit. Charlene Anderson was appointed a federal judge of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta in February. The Calgary lawyer was raised at Halkirk. She’s one of four children of Stan and Dorothy Anderson. She attended school in Halkirk and in Castor, graduating from Gus Wetter School in 1979. Anderson obtained her law degree in Ontario and practised law in the Toronto area and Calgary before being named a federal judge. “Charlene is an individual who has worked hard and strived to accomplish career goals, as well as remain a person with strong family values,” Gus Wetter School vice-principal Wendy Coppock said in her nomination letter. “Her commitment as a wife and mother of three has been of the utmost importance and her dedication to the small town of Halkirk has been unwavere.” Anderson and her husband, David
Weyant, have three teenage children. They have a summer home at Buffalo Lake. Tricia Helfer was the co-winner of this year’s Clearview Award of Merit. She gained recognition as an international supermodel and an actress of film and television. Helfer grew up on the family farm at Donalda. She’s one of four daughters of Dennis and Elaine Helfer. She attended school in Donalda and at William E. Hay Composite High School in Stettler. A talent scout “discovered” Helfer in a movie lineup at the theatre in Stettler. After a move to New York, Helfer’s modelling agency promptly sent her to Milan, and within a year, she was named Ford Supermodel of the World in 1992. She accepted assignments from the biggest names in the fashion industry, including Versace, Chanel and Armani, and graced magazine covers around the world. After 10 years in the fashion industry Helfer decided she wanted to become an actress, so she made the move to Los Angeles. She was almost immediately cast in “Battlestar Galactica,” a role that made her famous. She has appeared in Hollywood films and TV shows, while continuing to model. In 2006, she won a Leo Award for best leading performance by a female in a dramatic series. “Tricia is an excellent example of the calibre of student we take pride in graduating from our school system — that is one who is self-confident, self-reliant and self-motivated,” former teacher Jim Forde said in his nomination letter. “Tricia is a very articulate young woman who is extremely proud of her rural upbringing.” Helfer is married to lawyer Jonathan Marshall.
Middle school modernization on Clearview board’s agenda LES STULBERG Independent reporter The Clearview School Division has received the final draft of the Stettler Middle School modernization “value analysis.” Cost estimates for three modernization options were $8.15 million, $8.18 million and $9.11 million. None of the options includes a new gymnasium, which Clearview has listed as a top priority. Grant qualifications likely mean a gymnasium would need to be deemed a separate project, reports the Clearview administration. Adding a gymnasium would add $3 million to the project. Alberta Education I n f r a s t r u c t u r e representatives are expected to be invited to the board’s May meeting. Budget A first draft of the
budget was presented to the trustees and administration was instructed to present a second option for consideration at the next meeting. Trustees reviewed class size and staffing history. Discussions with school principals and department supervisors continue in an attempt to get a final budget in place. A final draft of the spring projection budget will be posted on Clearview’s website from April 30 to May 10 for public feedback. Transportation The board received transportation information regarding busing. It assesses the impact restructuring routes might have on the entire district. Average ride times are deemed favourable, compared to provincial averages, the board reported. Trustees were told there are 54 buses on routes, 12 spare buses and
three buses designated for extracurricular activities. Adding a town route in Stettler is a possibility the board says it would consider. There’s a strong possibility there will be no tender next year for the purchase of new buses, the board representatives said. The board is meeting with the East Central Alberta Catholic school board to discuss a joint busing agreement. School recognition Gus Wetter prinicipal Daram Van Oers brought six members from the Gus Wetter archery team to make a multi-media presentation to the board last Tuesday. The school is involved in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) and has competed in local, provincial, national and world championships. This year, an archery program has been added at William E. Hay school.
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Increased rental rates for community hall ‘grandfathered’ RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter New rates to rent Stettler Community Hall have now been “grandfathered” by town council. Adopted at its meeting Feb. 19, Town of Stettler council approved a grace period at its meeting last Tuesday, responding to a Stettler Independent letter from a young couple upset with the sudden change. “For people who had existing reservations for the hall before the increase, we will honour them,” Mayor Dick Richards said. He acknowledged that when rates were increased, council didn’t confirm the date they became effective.
“The rates from the previous policy will be grandfathered to prior bookings,” said Greg Switenky, the town’s assistant chief administrative officer. The damage deposit and checklist became effective to all bookings after Feb. 19, he said. The town says rates were increased to help reduce the facility’s ever-increasing deficit, which has been projected at $54,000 this year. “Staff believes this increase will raise about $10,000 a year, so it will reduce the deficit to about $44,000,” said Rob Stoutenberg, the town’s chief administrative officer. For a basic rental for a public meeting, funeral or similar event, the fee for one day with kitchen use rises to $425 from $275. For weddings, the daily fee rises to $650 from $325 and
$950 for three days. Many groups and users have booked the hall for as many as three years in advance. A checklist for users has also been introduced to help renters when they clean up, to ensure the hall is well-maintained, council was told. Council also raised rates slightly for the Stettler Recreation Centre and other outdoor sports fields. Stettler Recreation Centre rates are set annually to comply with council’s desire “for adults to pay 100 per cent and children to pay 50 per cent of an appropriate and/or proportional share of budgeted/recoverable expenses attributed to user groups.” Those also include soccer fields and baseball/softball diamonds.
Town’s street upgrades to cost at least $2 million RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter As the snow continues to melt, paving and sidewalk projects have been lined up for the Town of Stettler. Town council reports that the upgrades would cost more than $2 million. At its regular meeting last Tuesday, council awarded the main tender to Brooks Asphalt and Concrete, with its bid of $2,065,225.83 the lowest of four tenders. “Brooks Asphalt has indicated that a construction start date of June 1, with an expected completion date of July 31, weather depending,” stated a report from Melissa Robbins, the town’s director of operational services.
Tenders include a five per cent contingency and several provisional items, so the figures of each component don’t balance, Robbins said. Patchwork on roads will be cut from $156,610 to the budgeted $100,000, Robbins told council. Overall, the budgeted $2,233,500 includes $400,000 from the provincial government to reconstruct Highway 56 between 53 and 57 streets, and the overall cost rises to $2,266,714. The components of that project include work to: — Reconstruct 50 Avenue and 49 Street, $778,905 (over the $735,000 budgeted). — Overlay Cemetery Road, $115,335 (under the $125,000 budgeted). — Pave the parking lot at Stettler Recreation
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Centre, $322,505 (over the $322,000 budgeted). — Pave the parking lot at Stettler Curling Rink, $139,235 (under the $152,000 budgeted). — Repair part of Meadowview Drive, $109,960 (under the $125,000 budgeted). — Pathways for $100,000 (on budget). — Paving the parking lot at Stettler Fire Hall, $189,789 (over the $174,500 budgeted). Sidewalk repairs this summer Council awarded a tender to J. Branco and Sons Concrete Services Ltd. of Wetaskiwin, with a low bid of $104,278.13, to replace various sections of concrete sidewalk throughout the town. That figure is well below the budgeted $125,000.
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Alberta Parks, Recreation and Tourism Minister Richard Starke (left) presents the Small Town Saturday Night championship trophy to Bashaw representative Ben Wilson. The town hosts its provincial country music concert is this Saturday.
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Senior Centre events dependent on weather Students head to the hills By Louise Bellair Botha correspondent Botha residents would like to wish Wally Hudson a happy birthday. Hope you have a great day, Wally. This coming Sunday afternoon, come out to the Botha Hall for a great time, and enjoy the music of the West Lake Echoes band. It’s a great band to listen and dance to. The afternoon dances start at 1:30 and there’s no age limit, so everyone can take in the fun. There are only four dances left before the summer break, so make sure you make it out to these. There’s also a pool luncheon, and all are asked to bring buns/ sandwiches or dessert to share with them. On Tuesday, April 30, come on out for one fun and exciting evening, starting at 7:15, to the Botha Senior Centre and
enjoy a game of earlybird bingo. The jackpot has not been won for quite a while, so come out and try out your luck. The Botha School is now accepting registration for 2013-14 kindergarten and playschool classes. Stop by the school or phone to get your child registered. The school extends thanks to the Stettler library for providing an interactive program for both parents and children. It’s in the kindergarten room at the Botha School from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday, for children five and under. This program is fun for this age group. Zumba classes are held every Tuesday and the Booty Bounce and Cardiovascular classes are each Thursday. Both are held at the Botha Hall at 7 p.m. They have
lots of fun, and it’s great exercise for everyone. For more information, contact Callie Turnigan at 403741-8303. Coffee hour is always on at 10 a.m. Wednesday and everyone is invited to attend. It’s a great place to relax away from your busy schedule and to visit. Then the same day, starting at 1 p.m., they encourage everyone to play a game of carpet bowling with them. It’s a fun day around Botha area, and they would love to see everyone attend both activities. All are called back to the Senior Centre for a fun-filled afternoon on Thursdays for a challenging game of floor curling. It starts at 1 p.m. Quilting takes place Monday, April 29, and organizers would be happy to see all quilters and anyone interested in
the craft to come out at 9 a.m. for an enjoyable day. They have made some beautiful items at the Botha Senior Centre gathering. The final day probably depends on this “stupid” weather and when the farmers can get back to their fields. Don’t forget about May 6, the date of the monthly Botha meeting. The meetings are usually held the first Monday of each month. Organizers hope all seniors are able to attend. The meetings start at 11:30 a.m., with a pot-luck lunch, so please bring something to share. The meetings are held at the Senior Centre. The meeting will follow right after the luncheon, so hopefully everyone can attend. On Sundays, starting at 9 a.m., come out and take in Rev. Susan Bowyer’s sermon. All are invited.
By Cheri Neitz Erskine correspondent Erskine School held its “All Kinds of Minds” information session last Monday night for parents to see the different way people process information. Students helped run each station and had activities for all to participate in. A lunch was also served for all families who participated. Swimming is well underway at Erskine School, with students going into Stettler for swimming lessons. Grade 6 students travelled to the County of Stettler offices last week to view a county meeting, as part of their social studies program. The county representatives also invited students to eat lunch with them. The Grade 6 class, along with Big Valley Grade 6 students, will head off to the Legislature
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Dance recital on tap for Byemoor Aussie It appears this late spring will delay seeding for the farmers. Last year at this time, some farmers were already seeding. Congratulations to the Byemoor Dance School dancers, under the direction of Krissy Jack, on their success with their first time to the Hanna dance festival — the girls brought home a number of awards. Congratulations to Jesse Jack on winning a dance scholarship from the adjudicator and to Sydney Jack on being named most promising dancer. Kudos goes to the intermediate hip hop, the small jazz and small hip hop dancers for all winning group awards. The awards will be presented at the Grand Concert in Hanna on May 3. The Byemoor Dance School will be presenting its dance recital at the Byemoor hall on May 7 at 7 p.m. This is a good opportunity to see these talented young dancers perform. Congratulations to first-time parents Stuart and Kayla Somerville on the birth of their son Robert Patrick Letasy Somerville on April 17 in Calgary. Robbie weighed eight pounds and three ounces. Congratulations also to first-time grandparents Rob and Laurie Somerville. Dave and Luann Buchwitz were to Creston, B.C. for the 80th birthday celebration of a friend and on their way home they stopped for a visit with former neighbour Debbie Woelk at Lundbreck. Winnie Paulsen and Doreen Nixon returned home Saturday from a week in Tennessee with the CFCW tour. They took in many sights in the Nashville area and Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home, at Memphis. By all reports,
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Memphis Jones is comforted by his mom, Paige, who submitted the winning name in the “name-the-bull contest� Saturday night at the Byemoor Bull-a-rama. Dwayne Schellenberg of Outlawbuckers presents the gift basket.
sounds like they had a fantastic week and saw many top country stars. CFCW broadcast from Nashville and on one occasion Winnie was on the live broadcast. Marlene Wallace, along with her daughter Shawna Benson and sister-inlaw Faye Wallace arrived home Saturday from a week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They enjoyed the warm weather and an actionpacked week with everything from zip-lining to swimming with the dolphins. Ruthie’s Roost cafÊ in Endiang will be closed all this week and will re-open again on April 29. Dave and Luann Buchwitz and Carol and Les Stulberg attended the funeral of Nelson Annas in Hanna on Friday. He was 83. Sympathy is extended to his wife Lois and their family. Word was received of the passing of Fred Glu-
brecht at Nanaimo, B.C. on April 15 at age 87. Our thoughts are with the Glubrecht and Woelk families in their loss. A large crowd attended the Bull-a-rama in Byemoor on Friday evening. Jesse Jack sang O Canada. Before the bull bustin’ began, a presentation was made to the winner of the contest to name one of the young bulls belonging to Outlawbuckers Rodeo. The bull was bucked that night. The winning name selected was “Memphis,� entered by Memphis Jones. The prize was a gift basket from Outlawbuckers Rodeo. Congratulations Memphis.
The bulls and cowboys put on a good show. A dance, with music from Daly Up and Dance, wrapped up the night. We are pleased to welcome Albert Wessa and his wife from Red Deer to the community. They purchased Lois Ballinger’s house in Endiang and are in the process of moving in. Members of the Byemoor 4-H Drama Club are selling hanging flower or tomato baskets for $25, available in time for Mothers’ Day. This is the
last week to order. Baskets will be delivered between May 7 and 11. Contact Anita at 403-579-2395 for further information. Congratulations to Jimilee Chostner on being selected for the Award of Distinction at the East Central Alberta leaders’ recognition day at Galahad. Jimilee has had a long history with 4-H, first as a member and then as a leader. The Chevelles will perform music from the 60s, 70s and 80s at the Byemoor hall on May 4.
The Byemoor Bull-a-rama took on an international flavour Saturday, with six contestants from New Zealand, Australia and Mexico in the lineup. Josh Birks of Australia was crowned the champion bull-rider in front of a fullhouse crowd at the Endmoor Arena. He won the cash purse and the championship jacket. The 19th annual Byemoor Bull-a-rama is billed as “the longest-running bull-only event of its kind in Canada.� Canadian cowboys entered from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It was a tie after the long-go between Birks and Edgar Durazo from Sonora, Mexico. The top eight cowboys from the 34 riders advanced to the short-go. Birks scored 85.5 points on a bull named Road Rage. Beau Brooks rode Scare Tactic for 81 points. Chase Theilen came close with a strong ride on Joe Smoe for 84 points. A string of buck-offs left Durazo with the last ride of the night. He needed 86 points to win, but fell just short. Stock contractor Outlawbuckers Rodeo Corporation supplied the bulls.
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Curling rink roof benefits from spring fling Well, if you didn’t attend the Rumsey spring fling this past Saturday, you missed a good supper and a very lively auction. They keep getting better and better, thanks to Travis Cawiezel for his great auctioneering skills and his crew, Allen Avramenko and Craig Cawiezel for their bid-taking abilities. They worked hard to drive those bids up and the Ag Society benefited by all their hard work. The highest-selling items were a wagon full of puff-wheat squares made up to look like a load of bales and the best
doughnuts and long-johns found anywhere. They sold for $1,010 and $800, respectively. Thanks to all of the contributors to the silent auction — those who donated and purchased items. And we salute all the bakers who contributed those delicious dishes and anyone who contributed to the silent auction table. Each and every contribution is very much appreciated and will all go toward the restoration of the curling rink roof. Thank you to all the Ag Society directors for their work at putting this event
together for the enjoyment of the community. The Ag Society will be on a hiatus while the calving continues and the spring seeding gets underway. The next big event will be the July Sports Days. This coming weekend will be the Morrin multiclub’s Achievement day. It starts at 2 p.m. in the Morrin Hall, so make time to go and appreciate all that these kids have spent the winter learning and working on. Also in Morrin, the United Church will hold its annual meeting on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the church
hall. Please attend if you have an interest in the happenings of the church, and if you’re not sure if this would interest you, it would be a good time to find out. Donna Sengaus served for this month’s Birthday Club at St. Mary’s Lodge on Monday. She provided a delicious carrot cake that was appreciated by everyone who attended. The birthday celebrants this month were Lizzie Nelson, (Pat Hatt’s Mom, celebrating 96 years), Ely Goddard, Younne Van Couwenberg, Thelma Weis and Elaine Morse.
Roy Duff from Elnora played and sang all afternoon to entertain the party attendees. Pat Hatt is May’s hostess. Last but not least, don’t forget about the baseball season coming up; as soon as the diamonds dry off, that is. Kent Holowath is interested in forming teams for all the ages — from five to 18 years old. Any parents interested in having an excuse to get out in the sunshine and have a lot of fun with the kids are welcome to help coach or manage a team. Baseball is always
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Heartland Belles’ performances ‘a special time for many’ Word has it there is a contract out on the Groundhog! Fifteen players came to Gadsby on Saturday night to play bingo. It’s a fun evening and the loonie pot continues to grow. Austin Jacobson had a busy time in Europe playing hockey in such places as Germany, Sweden and the Czech Republic. His team finished ninth overall. Back home, Austin played with the Red Deer Generals team that took second place in the Leduc tournament last weekend. Way to go, Austin! The Heartland Belles sang their way through the week, with a Wednesday performance at Willow Creek and a Thursday show at Paragon Place. It was a special time for many. It’s with joy that I report the return home for Barb Carey and Vic, after two months of hospitals, hotels and city life. It’s good to have you home. The Omega Circle ladies have started their year with meetings at the homes of Deborah Hansel and Joanne Hoopfer. There is still a lot of snow in the cemetery,
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which will delay spring cleanup. We are pleased to once again have hired Wesley Carey as the caretaker at the cemetery. Gloria Diegel, with daughters Richelle Skocdopole and Tasha Cordel, enjoyed a day in Red Deer last week, celebrating Richelle’s birthday. In the evening Jim and Dixie Skocdopole, Gloria and Stan Diegel met Richelle and Greg and family for supper in Stettler. Betty Hadwin attended her annual cross-stitch
retreat at Camp Caroline, south of Caroline, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. About 50 women, including Betty’s sister Phyllis, sister-in-law Lori and daughter Mary, were all there. Saturday saw four inches of snow, along with wind. Group pictures were taken. There was good food and lots of laughs. Despite the weather Saturday, the Big Knife 4-H Club’s bottle drive was a huge success, with several truck-loads. Many thanks to all! Mark your calendars for our annual garage sale at Botha on May 2, 3 and 4 at the hall. There will be hockey equipment, garden doors, golf clubs, furniture, household, tools and office equipment, to name a few items. Free coffee and cookies are available. There’s something for everyone. Doors open at 9 a.m. And on May 3, there will be a bridal shower for Megan Hurlburt, bride-elect of Tanner Walgenbach (Cecil and Pat’s son). This will be held at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Ramada Inn in Stettler.
Students show their creative side at art show By Diane Tantrum Donalda and District Museum The Donalda Community Arts Society held its opening exhibition last Friday, featuring young artists. The show includes art from early childhood to Grade 8 students. It’s well-worth coming out to see how talented our young people are. Phone the museum at 403-883-2100 if you wish to see the exhibit. The students walked down from the school last Friday to look at their art on display, with a “gala opening” beginning at 5 p.m.
I’m sure that the parents and students who attended were impressed with what they saw. Thanks for coming out and showing support for the arts. The Donalda Museum Society will hold its annual pancake breakfast and garage sale May 25. Anyone who wants to contribute to the garage sales is asked to bring donations to the hall on Friday evening, when we’ll be setting up. If you’d like your own table, call the museum at 403-883-2100 to make arrangements. Anyone interested in volunteering at the Donalda School’s 100th anniversary reunion is
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Major events on 4-H calendar as spring shows enter the ring The Big Valley Inn had 11 people out for crib on Sunday. First place went to Trudy Spence, second place to Teresa Craig and third place to Stan Nattestad. Dorothy Annabel took the booby this week, while Caroline Pound won the draw. The 50/50 was won by Sean Pround of Rumsey — a whopping sum of $25, which he promptly donated back to the crib kitty. Thank you, Sean! Don’t forget everyone that next Sunday is the grand finale. See you all there ready for some fun. The Big Valley School students and staff would like to thank the Big Valley Elks, Royal Purple and the Legion for their generous donations to our swim program. The continuing contributions to this program from these generous local organizations allow our students to take part in this valuable life skill. There were 16 players out for crib at the Drop-In Centre on Sunday. Everyone had a great time. First place went to Jan Boice, second to Terry Stewart and third to Ron Milton. This week the booby went
to Bob Boswell. It has been a great season of crib at the Drop-In Centre. Hope to see all the players out for the last tournament this coming Sunday. April has been a very busy month for the Big Valley 4-H Beef Club as the members work hard to get their steers and heifers ready for the show and sale. The club will hold a “mock� achievement day on Sunday, April 28, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Big Valley Arena. Why not come on out and take a peek at their 4-H projects? Achievement day in Stettler is fast approaching. The female show is scheduled for Monday, May 20, beginning at 2:30 p.m., and the steer show is Tuesday, May 21, at 9 a.m., with the sale at 7 o’clock that evening. We hope to see everyone there. On Saturday, May 4, the
Big Valley Royal Purple Lodge No. 77 is hosting the annual Elks/Royal Purple “Walk for Children� at the Big Valley Arena. All proceeds from this event go to the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children, a national charity providing funding for children in need and programs related to the early diagnosis and treatment of hearing and speech disorders. Registration runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the walk beginning at 1 p.m. The registration fee covers lunch, snacks and refreshments throughout the day. The day will conclude with a supper at 4 p.m. and prizes awarded for categories, including the oldest and youngest walker, and the walker with the most pledges. For more information on the event, please call Teresa at 403-741-4143.
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Eastern Star women mark 100 years Halkirk students The Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star celebrates its centennial Sunday at the Stettler Community Hall. “This is a time to celebrate 100 years in the community,” said Clarice Schulz, organizer of the event and member of the women’s group since 1968. “Everyone is invited and we want to thank the community for supporting us for 100 years.” Entertainment and reminiscing begins at 2 p.m. with a banquet set for 5 p.m.
“We will have several dignitaries bring greetings from the community and the organization,” Schulz said. “We have lots of activities and fun planned.” The local Freemasons and Eastern Star work together. Ethel Williams is the longestserving member, contributing 71 years to Eastern Star. The Stettler chapter has supported provincial projects. The support in 2012 included: — Alzheimer’s research, $35,090.18, with $549,371.96 in
the past 14 years. — Estarl Awards for religious leadership for $21,500. — Pediatric asthma (Alberta Lung Association) for $25,578.55. — Worthy Grand Matrons Project for $23,897.82 to Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. Autism Support Dogs with British Columbia for about $70,000. Tickets are $20 each. For tickets or information, phone Lillian Kirtley in Stettler at 403-74-4037 or Schulz at 403341-4351.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Stettler gains blessing The Stettler wing of Big Brothers Big Sisters appears to be in good hands. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Stettler has received word it was granted accreditation for successfully meeting the review standards outlined by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. The local organization has served the Stettler community for more than 30 years and says it’s committed to providing children “with quality mentoring relationships with volunteers.” Heartland Youth Centre board chair Leann Graham believes in the strict guidelines governing the organization.
“I appreciate the stringent guidelines that the Big Brothers Big Sisters program follows in order to become accredited,” Graham said in a news release. “This process assures me that maximum child and volunteer safety policies are in place and enables me to volunteer with the confidence that not only my little sister’s safety, but also my own, is top priority.” She has been a Big Sister for the past five years. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Stettler has 12 children on its waiting list, needing a mentorship match. The group seeks more volunteers to fill the void. More information is available from caseworker Christel Shuckburgh at 403-742-5437.
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witness first-hand PARTY education Halkirk’s six Grade 9 students joined three other area schools to attend an all-day session of PARTY (Prevention of AlcoholRelated Trauma in Youth) last Thursday in Castor. Guest speakers were representatives of Alberta Health Services, the RCMP, Parkview funeral home, Castor fire department and EMS, each of whom provided educational information and demonstrations. The day included a mock fatal car accident. Castor and Coronation students joined their Halkirk counterparts for the daylong seminar. Special birthday greetings go out to Louie Engel, who celebrated his 89th birthday last Wednesday. Word has been received on the passing of Dora (Dartt) Etty in Calgary on April 17. Dora is survived by her husband, Bill, their three children, and her sister, Ina Dunkle of Red Deer.
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Dora was raised in the coulees north of Halkirk on the farm of her brother, the late Lawrence Gormley. Nathan and Melody Neufeld and boys now reside on the homestead. The Dartt story is Page 637 of Home Fires. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in Calgary. Sympathy is extended to Kurt and Erin Chick on the passing of Erin’s granddad, Don Moxham of Stettler, on April 18. Congratulations to Dwight and Lina Kent on the safe arrival of their fifth grandchild. They’re in Spruce Grove this weekend, getting acquainted with new grandson Jackson, who was born on Friday to Curtis and Belinda Kent. The grades 1 through 6 students attended the musical “Cat Chat,” presented by the ChristKing Catholic School in Stettler on Monday. On Thursday, the grade 7 and 8 badminton players, along with their teacher/coach Mike Courtney, met up with the kids from Theresetta for a trip to Wainwright and a tournament at the Blessed Sacrament School. Badminton season is just underway. Wyatt Kent, Simon Muncy and Paden Williams, as well as Brandon Kent, are part of the Stettler midget lacrosse team playing in Three Hills this weekend, while McGuire Kent and Eric Williams are members of Stettler’s bantam team and visiting Sylvan Lake. On Friday, the teams travelled to Red Deer and Blackfalds. Keith and Suzanne deMos from Calgary spent the weekend with sibling John and Judy. It will be a couple of more weeks before the miniature horses have their spring babies. Dennis and Doris Cordel enjoyed a few days’ holiday on the West Coast. They visited with Doris’s aunt, Lena Knight, and her cousin, Bill, Trudith and Jordon, all of Chilliwack, as well as a few days on the Island. JD Johnson counted 25 deer feeding on his hay bale stack on Sunday morning. They weren’t anxious to leave, as it’s tough finding feed in the snow-covered fields. Peggy Vockeroth returned from a three-week vacation to Hoddesdon, England. While there, she met up with her brother and his wife from Edmonton. The three of them went on to Paris. They were in England visiting with relatives. COMING UP: Thursday — family magic show in Castor; tickets on sale at the Halkirk Snack Shack; April 26 — Helping Hands playschool family bingo at the hall. Doors open at 6:30 and there’s lots of prizes for young and old; May 12 — Mother’s Day pancake breakfast sponsored by the Elks — a great time to have a family get-together!
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William E. Hay made considerable gains in its inaugural archery season. In the top row (from left) are head coach Luke Peters, Devon Schowalter, Terry Burkes, Dillan Benjamin and assistant coach John Campbell. In the middle row (from left) are Alex Keith, Erin Yaremcio, Matayah Lloyst, Cassidy Munholland, Hunter Berger, Schubert Hernando, Chris Orlick and Shannon Hammond. In the front row (from left) are Zack Desrosiers, Mackenzie Sorenson, Logan Hadwell, Ryan Ponich, Kurt George, Eric Pitzel, Will Roberts and Brittany Mackay. Missing from the photo is Lize-Mari Bouwer. At the provincials in Edmonton, William E. Hay placed third among high schools.
William E. Hay shoots third place in archery provincials Submitted by Luke Peters William E. Hay archery coach The National Archery in the Schools (NASP) provincial tournament was held at the Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen Show, and Stettler was in mix. Hundreds of competitors from across the province attended, competing both as teams and individuals. William E. Hay Composite High School of Stettler sent a team of 16 archers, plus five individual shooters from grades 9 to 12, to compete at the high school level. This was the first year Stettler has had a NASP archery program. It was brought in late last spring by Luke Peters, a teacher at William E. Hay. Each student shoots five arrows in a round, with a maximum of 50 points in a single round. There are three rounds at 10 metres, followed by three rounds at 15 metres for a total of 30 arrows, or 300 points.
Then the archers with the best 12 totals from the team have their scores added together for a final score out of 3,600. The William E. Hay archery team scored 2,911 points, getting third place in the high school category. Individual shooters of note were Will Roberts and Shannon Hammond. Roberts is in Grade 9, and shot 284 out of 300, the third-best score in the province for any shooter of any age. Hammond, in Grade 11, tied for third in the high school female category with 264 points. Ryan Ponich placed sixth in the high school male category with 268. It was a fantastic showing from a first-year team — one the athletes hope to improve on next year. There may be a bit of a rivalry going now between Stettler and Castor, as Stettler’s team finished with six more points than the Gus Wetter team, which went to the worlds in Orlando last year.
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Grade 9 student Will Roberts of William E. Hay posted the best score in the province for any shooter of any age at the high school archery provincials.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT SPORTS
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GOLDEN BOYS — Stettler Mayor Dick Richards congratulates the Stettler Storm team that won the provincial peewee A hockey championship last month at Hinton. “Your behaviour makes you champions,� Richards said as the team was honoured at a council meeting last Tuesday. “When you put on your jersey, you represent our community.� The town earlier honoured the provincial-champion bantam A and midget A teams from Stettler.
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By Jerret Semczyzyn Special to Black Press For Red Deer Optimist Chiefs assistant captain Jacob Schofield, coming into the Telus Cup midget AAA hockey championship flying was how he intended to kick of the tournament.
He did just that on Monday afternoon, as he posted a goal and a pair of assists in a 5-1 openingday victory against the Laval-Montreal Royal of Quebec. “It was my goal to come out flying, fire the team up and just be a leader out there,� Schofield said.
“That’s what I thought I did, and that’s what I’ve got to keep doing throughout this tournament. The win felt good.� His efforts earned him player of the game honours, much to the delight of the Chiefs’ faithful that made the trek from Red Deer to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., to take in the action. The defending Telus Cup champs came out flying in their opening game of the tournament, scoring just under four minutes in. Jody Sick deflected a hard pass from Jacob Schofield to give the Chiefs the early lead, and with little over four minutes remaining in the first period, Ryker Leer beat Royal goaltender Alexandre Duckett with a slick backhander on a partial breakaway to give the Chiefs a 2-0 lead heading into the first intermission.
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The Royal cut the lead in half three minutes into the second frame on a play by Marc-Antoine Germain that caught Chiefs offguard, as the shot eluded the sprawling goaltender Matt Zentner and trickled over the goal line. Just four minutes later, the Chiefs restored their two-goal lead courtesy of a 5-on 3 power play goal by Chase Thudium. Red Deer killed off a key Laval-MontrĂŠal 5-on3 at the midway point of the second, capped off by a spectacular left-pad save by Zentner. The Chiefs brought a 3-1 lead into the second intermission. Jack Goranson finished off a nifty passing play to add to the Chiefs’ lead in the third period, and Schofield added a late goal to seal the 5-1 victory. Schofield said a mixture of pressure and nerves was the feeling before the team took to the ice, but the early goal enabled the team to focus. “It was a little bit nerve racking because we came here looking to win, and to score that first goal it kind of settled the nerves,â€? Schofield said. “We became relaxed, and we got to our game.â€? Red Deer head coach Doug Quinn was pleased with his team’s start, but said he does not want his team to become overly excited about the win on Monday. “I thought it was a good start for us,â€? he said. “I thought we played pretty well in the first period, but I don’t want to get too excited. Their goalie let in a few soft ones, which certainly was an advantage for us. Overall, I thought we played well.â€? Laval-MontrĂŠal’s head coach AndrĂŠ Wilsey said a slow start and a lack of discipline lead to the loss or his team on day one of the tournament. “We started slowly, but we can play better than we did this game,â€? Wilsey said. “We took too many penalties at bad times, and we missed some shots. Red Deer has a great team, and next game we need to be ready if we want to win.â€? The Chiefs were scheduled to return to action Tuesday evening when they took on the host Sault Ste. Marie North Stars on Day 2 of roundrobin play.
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County trims budget from provincial funding cuts RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter With major funding cuts from the deficit provincial budget, the County of Stettler has trimmed its own budget with no impact on taxes. “These cuts mean we are tightening our belts while holding the line on taxes for 2013,” stated a report from chief administrative officer Tim Fox presented to council at its April monthly meeting. County leaders said the cuts might not be that harsh. “It’s good for taxpayers that we will have no tax increases,” Reeve Wayne Nixon said.
That is expected to be aided by other funding resources. “We have a property assessment increase, so we feel that that will help cover the shortfall,” said assistant chief administrative officer Yvette Cassidy, who presided at the meeting in the absence of Fox. County staff has was instructed by the CAO to suggest ways to cut three per cent of costs from their budgets to reflect the shortfall from the provincial budget, and to address repairs to the Donalda bridge, and requests for funding to upgrade Stettler Recreation Centre for the library and parking lot, hard-surfacing trials and the county office main parking lot. “We will be drawing $354,000 from bridge reserves to make up for the loss
of provincial funding,” Fox said in his report. “We will also be cutting $769,000 out of the operating and capital budgets to balance the other provincial funding cuts and new commitments to the seed-cleaning plant and SRC upgrades.” He said tough times are also expected for the next few years. “Council will be faced with a number of challenges in its deliberations over the 2014 budget that will be discussed later this year,” Fox said. Funding from the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) program will be reduced by 50 per cent next year and completely eliminated in 2015. For the past few years, this has helped
the county funding about $400,000 for recreation, library and museum projects, Cassidy said. As a result, the county has reduced funding for special recreation projects to $50,000 from $175,000, also considering that this year’s requests were well below that maximum level. “If we want to have more people active in their community projects and organizations, they should get out and get involved in fundraising and volunteer,” Coun. Greggory Jackson said. For infrastructure projects, county administration is taking steps to consider new technologies to repair the county office parking lot, and other roads to make them more durable and cost-efficient.
County urged to proceed with upgrades to bridges RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Despite the absence of provincial funding to upgrade bridges on rural roads, the County of Stettler has been told to continue plans for work in the long-term future. “You need to optimize money you are spending,” said Donald Saunders, central regional bridge manager for Alberta Transportation, as he spoke to council at its April meeting. “We are looking at ways to honour existing commitments.” The county plans to proceed to complete emergency
repairs to the Donalda bridge about one mile north of the village on Range Road 18-5. “That bridge is urgent,” said Rick Green, the director of engineering for the county. “Go ahead and do it,” Saunders said. After the provincial government ditched funding to fix many aging bridges on rural roads in the deficit provincial budget in March , the County of Stettler — with 118 bridges — must come up with almost $34 million to upgrade or replace them over the next several years. Saunders said the government might consider a return of funding in three years. “We really don’t know when and if funding will return for rural bridges.”
While that’s part of the provincial government’s plan to review all funding programs, Saunders said Alberta Transportation is reviewing the bridge program with the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties. The program is vital to rural municipalities, he said, “and it’s important to have provincial standards.” He further urged the county to continue to complete the inspections and engineering on the county’s bridges. “Do minimal maintenance to keep the bridges safe,” Saunders said. “The county faces liability of bridges that are not up to standard.” During discussion, he said money isn’t transferrable from one project to another.
Alberta’s PC government ‘no longer taken seriously’ By Barry Cooper University of Alberta political science professor A couple of weeks ago, some bad news for the Alberta Progressive Conservatives was made public: they were low on cash. Worse, most of their money had come from the deep corporate pockets of the oil patch. Energy sector donors were equally generous with the Wildrose Party, but it also raised nearly $1 million from individual donations. The PCs collected a little over $150,000 that way. The implication was that the PCs have lost touch with ordinary Albertans who maintain sufficient interest in politics to support a party with their own money. Last week brought more bad news. An Angus Reid survey showed that Premier Alison Redford had a 29 per cent approval rating, down 18 points since December and 26 points since August. Her disapproval rating was a magnificent 66 per cent, and only 6 per cent were
unsure if they disapproved or not. Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk responded: “We cannot afford to be distracted by some polls.” The premier said that having two-thirds of the population disapprove of the job you are doing was “par for the course.” She was looking only to the future, confident, happy, and proud of “a lot of tremendous policy successes.” She added that she had great confidence that the Alberta electorate was composed of “critical thinkers.” She might be right about that. The two bits of bad news came together at the premier’s fundraising dinner. The place was filled, of course, but many of the people occupying seats were not movers and shakers. That is, the big guys bought the tables and sent the gophers to eat at them. A lot of Tories are now wondering what went wrong. Where did the Alberta Advantage go? Part of the answer is that Redford has alienated just about everybody, includ-
ing many members of her own party who, a short seven months from now, will decide whether she gets to keep her job. The premier’s response to her dismal approval numbers was to declare that she was “absolutely not” concerned about her support in the party. But she absolutely will not specify what her target is when the leadership review comes up. Here is a thought: Ralph quit when he received 55 per cent. Sophisticated PC insiders have argued that before Redford gets the axe, the party has to fix the electoral system to be used to choose a successor since the existing process produced two disasters in a row. This will be the only significant agenda item next fall. Once that’s done, it’s goodbye Alison. When Redford gets the chop it won’t be because of her questionable policies or some notional bitumen bubble. Trust in her government has evaporated, and trust is a major part of any government’s legitimacy. A further indication that criticism of the PCs
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A recent example was an April 10 YouTube video parody, “Just some Party that I used to Know,” based on the Gotye megahit of last summer. It was put together by Amanda Achtman (and yes, she is one of my students). It is very funny. Her Twitter account was suspended because someone complained to the Twitter-police that she was spamming with a robot. She was not. The Twitterverse fiercely condemned the suspected complainants.
Three aspects of the video caper are significant: 1. it ridiculed the government; 2. Achtman’s account was temporarily shut down; and 3. when this crude attempt at censorship became public, the clip was replayed on national and local TV and on a couple of local radio stations. A lot of people see the joke: in less than a week, it has had nearly 10,000 views. This is the worst possible news for the Redford government: they are no longer taken seriously.
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High school ‘reduces global footprint’ to mark Earth Day William E. Hay Composite High School would like to congratulate the badminton players who competed in the Highway 12 tournament last week. Eighteen of the 22 competitors from Stettler’s high school moved on to play in areas last Friday at Wainwright. The following students earned the right to play in the zone championships this Saturday in Red Deer: Allyssa Acera, Adam Pitzel, Destiny Croker, Kayleigh Croker, Jordan Bauman, Aeroll Acera, Nicholas Baharally, Taylor Chase and Naoko M. Congratulations to all! The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation Scholarship is available to the students in the high school. The scholarship is for students who are considering pursuing postsecondary studies in the health-care field this coming fall. The Eco-Club at the school hosted a Black-Out
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this past Monday at the school to commemorate Earth Day. The club asked all students to wear black, and encouraged the students to power down their cellphones for the day. Many of the classes worked throughout the day, with the lights off in order to reduce their global footprint for the day. It’s that time of year again. Graduation day is coming soon. Tickets for the general public will be available this Friday. If anyone is interested in buying tickets, contact the high school office at 403742-3466. Thanks again for tuning into this week’s segment. Stay tuned next week for more William E. Hay news.
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Taylor Chase is among the William E. Hay students who have qualified for this weekend’s high school zone badminton championships in Red Deer.
Elementary school changes its pace from music festival to Crazy Hair Day
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As part of social studies at Stettler Elementary School, the 2SG students made igloos out of sugar cubes and animal hide tents out of sticks and brown paper bags, while learning about the early days in Iqaluit, Nunavut. They also made Inuit people with parkas made out of cotton balls. Their work is displayed proudly in the library. The 1JL class has been learning about penguins. Students are currently busy writing reports about everything they have learned about penguins. The grades 1 and 2 students all received an “A” at the music festival, and did an amazing job! Also, the 2SG and 2DB classes were excited to learn
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that they had been chosen to receive the adjudicator’s award for the highest mark in Tuesday’s school performances. They were also invited to perform “Ram Sam Sam” in the grand concert on Tuesday night. Congratulations to all of our SES performers! Last Friday, we had our own Festival Highlights Concert in the school gym. The concert was for all students to perform for their peers, and to provide them one more opportunity to show off their talents and performances that each class worked so hard on. Huge credit goes to our music and choral speech teachers who rehearsed many hours with our students. Our pull-tab program is winding up. It has been another great success this year, and we hope to continue it next year. The last day to bring in pull tabs is May 3. The pull-tab program supports the Ronald MacDonald House in Red Deer. We would like to say farewell to Kobi, Sarah, and Laura — the school’s wonderful student- teachers. Those 3 women have done a wonderful job here at SES, and we wish them much success in the future. A reminder that this Friday is Crazy Hair Day at SES. Also, we would like to remind any parents or guests visiting our school to enter through the main doors by the office and please sign in by the office door. Thanks for your continued co-operation. Cute quote of the week: The kindergarten students were getting ready for the end of the day, putting on coats, tuques and mitts, when a little girl speaks up and asks, “Is the bell going to ring soon? I think I’m getting a spring fever.”
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CLARK The family of Osborne “Oz” Clark, a longtime resident of the Erskine district, is saddened to announce his passing on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the age of 81 years, in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Osborne was born at Enilda, Alberta on September 24, 1931 to parents Edith and Clifford Clark. Osburne is survived by his loving family: wife Peggy Clark of Sherwood Park, Alberta; daughters: Pat (Mark) Becker of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Christie (Scott) Stacey of Belrose, Australia and Susan (Jim) Casault of Spruce Grove, Alberta; sons Peter (Elvie) Clark of Gunn, Alberta and Grant (Norma) Clark of Montréal, Quebec; twelve grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sister June Mjolsness of Victoria, British Columbia; brother Ronald Clark of Boyle, Alberta; other family members and dear friends. Osborne was predeceased by his brother Sheridan Clark. A celebration of Osborne’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Parkinson’s Society or a charity of choice c/o Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, who are entrusted with the care and arrangements. To send or view condolences to Oz’s family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
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Jack Stulberg Jan. 29, 1925 - April 26, 2003 It’s been 10 years since you went away Leaving an emptiness in our hearts each day, How we wish you were still by our side As we fondly speak your name with pride, Time takes away the edge of grief But memories turn back every leaf, Gone from our lives - one so dear But in our hearts you are forever near. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by, Carol Les & Rosemary Larry & Lorene and families
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PAULGAARD Donna Norma Donna Norma Paulgaard passed away at 11:55 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the age of 70 years. Donna was born November 6, 1942 to Norman and Pearl Brown in Camrose. Donna married Robert on July 29, 1962. They had two children, Darren and Shelley. In 1975 they decided to get into real estate, and they moved their family and business into Camrose. Donna worked for Solar Realty then later moved to work for the Feeders Association for many years. Then they moved to Stettler where they ran a boarding house. This is where she spent most of her years. She treated her boarders like children, and was like a mother to them. Donna loved to watch the birds, grow flowers and pick weeds. Donna broke her hip in June 2012. This is when she decided with her family to move to Hardisty Parkland Manor, so she could have the comfort of her family near her. Donna found comfort in her family and friends. She fell ill and was diagnosed with Leukemia. Donna Norma Paulgaard passed away April 16, 2013 in the Hardisty Health Centre. She found her peace. She leaves behind two children Darren Paulgaard (Jocelyn Sebios) and Shelley (Dale) Drever; best friend Randy Feher; four grandchildren Alicia (Blair) Mackie, Taryn (Mike) Ference, Christy Drever (Brett Overman) and Jordie Drever; greatgrandchildren Lincoln, Alex, Laine, Will and Anna; brother-in-law Peter (Myrna) Prymo; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Donna was predeceased by her husband Robert in September 2005; father Norman Brown in 1977; her mother Pearl Brown in 1992; and sister Louise Prymo in 1998. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Eriksson officiating. Interment has taken place in the Daysland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Hardisty Health Centre Palliative Care Room, or the Alberta Cancer Foundation. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com BURGAR FUNERAL HOME CAMROSE & DAYSLAND in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121. “Dedicated service since 1906”
Don Moxham Sr. May 16, 1928 - April 18, 2013 With children Carrie, Dixie, and Donnie; sister Dorothy and nephew Garry at his side Don passed away while his airplane stories were being told. Don loved to be surrounded by people, whether it was getting together to sing and play the guitar, tell stories and jokes, talk on the ham radio air waves or at the Stettler Flying Club where he was a long time member and avid pilot. Don’s passion for cars lead him to open Alberta’s second Datsun dealership, a business known today as Don’s Car Sales now owned by son Donnie and son-in-law Alvin. Raised north of Red Willow, he then resided in Stettler and retired to Rochon Sands. Dad has shown us perseverance and courage as the once lively, humorous yet compassionate entertainer, retired businessman, and father was silenced with a massive stroke 14 years ago. Predeceased by wife Barbara 10 years ago, sister Dorothy Fix’s husband Charlie and sister-in-law Jean Macleod, Dad is also now free and with them and so many friends. A special thanks goes out to a very dedicated friend, John Wittwer, who visited Dad twice a week for these past 14 years. The family also wants to thank all the support from so many of the health care staff who have been such a help with all the challenges over the years. Your compassion and support is overwhelming. For those who wish, the family wishes to acknowledge a truly amazing facility who went above and beyond in helping us with Dad’s challenges, memorial donations may be made in Don’s name to County of Stettler Housing Authority - Willow Creek (or a charity of choice). Most gracious thanks for everyone’s support! On April 22, 2013 Reverend Jerry deVries and Stettler Funeral Home helped the family and friends celebrate Don’s life. Love you Dad and Grampa! Survived by his loving family: Carrie (Alvin) Kuefer - Erin (Kurt) Chick, Bethany; Dixie (Brian) Hawkins - Chris, Janine; Donnie (Kathy) Moxham - Scott; sister Dorothy Fix; brother in law Jack Macleod (Lenora); other family and many dear friends. STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403-742-3422
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The family of Clif Tucker would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness shown to us by the many cards, flowers, phone calls, food and meals that were sent to all our families homes, also for the donations made in honor of Clif that were sent to the Endiang Cemetery Club and STARS. Thanks to the minister for the lovely service. Marty, Irene and Donnie the music you played at the service was beautiful and Lloyd thank you for the fitting tribute you gave of Clif. To the Endiang community thank you for the lovely lunch you prepared and served. Thank you to Cathy Watts and the Heartland Funeral Services.
The children of ROGER W. NICHOLS would like to extend an invitation to family, friends and neighbours on the occasion of our fathers’ 90th birthday. There will be an Open House at Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer, AB, on April 27, 2-4 p.m. Please gift him with your presence.
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SKOCDOPOLE ing positions to work out ing position in our Hinton location CONSTRUCTION Ltd of our HINTON location All applicants must have is now accepting resumes for Journeyman previous oilfield exp. JOURNEYMAN EXPERIENCED Stainless Welder Preference will be given to MECHANIC H2S Alive and Standard those applicants that can HORIZONTAL First Aid St John’s (Red DIRECTIONAL work independently and ~ Fleet Environment Cross) are prerequisites. can supervise small facility DRILL LOCATORS Must pass in house Drug projects. Valid drivers Restaurant/ /OPERATORS. H2S Alive, Standard First and alcohol test. license a must. Other Hotel Aid and in-house All oilfield tickets, valid class 1 drivers license and drivers abstract a must. Experience on Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch models an asset. Position is available immediately. Top wages and incentives for the right candidates. Fax resumes to 403-947-2188 or e-mail to hr@skocdopole.com
Drug and Alcohol test are Please submit resume to required. hr@alstaroilfield.com or Fax to 780- 865- 5829 Please submit resume to PLEASE QUOTE JOB hr@alstaroilfield.com or # 71514 ON RESUME fax to 780-865- 5829 LOCAL SERVICE CO. QUOTE JOB #71515 ON REQ’S EXP. VACUUM RESUME TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers NEWCART abstract to 403-886-4475 CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming CENTRAL PEACE NOW LOCATED IN turnaround season. NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD. DRAYTON VALLEY. Journeyman/Apprentice; requires full-time Gas BREKKAAS Vacuum & Pipefitters; Welders; Utility Operator. Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 Boilermakers; Riggers. Experience, safety tickets & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Also: Quality Control; an asset. Clean valid Operators with all valid Towers; Skilled Mechanical driver’s licence required. tickets. Top wages, Labourer; Welder Helpers. Forward resume: excellent benefits. Email: resumes cpngc@telusplanet.net. Please forward resume to: @newcartcontracting.com. Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Fax 780-864-2044. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, Phone 780-621-3953. Email all safety T0H 3G0. Fax 780-621-3959 and trade tickets
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Spring Sausage Supper Sunday, April 28 4 to 6 p.m. Christ King Catholic Parish Hall Adults - $10; Children - $6 Everyone Welcome!
Big Valley Antiques and Collectibles has moved.
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A&W is a Canadian success story with over 700 franchised restaurants across Canada. Canalta Food Services Ltd. is a major A&W franchisee, owning and operating 30 restaurants across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Our location at Stettler is now hiring a
Nexus Engineering is currently seeking a mechanical individual for their shop to perform testing of all BOP’s and Pressure Control Equipment. Duties include heavy lifting, manual labour, operating forklift and overtime as necessary. We offer a competitive wage, benefits and RRSP plan. Experience is not mandatory, but a definite asset. Email resume to: resume @nexusengineering.ca
All levels of experience are welcome. This job will require work in inventory management, scheduling sales projection, human resource management and financial management. As an A&W employee you receive: • An opportunity to advance and grow within CMJ Foods Ltd. • Food discounts • Competitive pay (annual salary 42,000/year paid weekly, opportunity for quarterly bonuses) • A great working climate • Health Benefits (eligible after six months) Apply now at aw.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!
Wednesdays to Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays staring in June: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come in for the hunt!
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Stettler Legion Hall Thursday, April 25, 2013 • 12-3 pm, Come and Go, Everyone Welcome • 12-1 pm Volunteer Olympics • 1-3 pm Awards, Entertainment and Prizes Refreshments Provided Brought to you by Volunteer Alberta, Stettler Volunteer Centre & Stettler Hospital Volunteer Resources
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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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related tickets would be an asset . Fax resumes with NEW business looking tickets to 403-947-2188 for mature experienced or e-mail to waiters/ waitresses, full or hr@skocdopole.com part-time, kitchen helper/ dishwasher, cook. Salary depending on experience. Contact Marie The easy way to find a Roberts 403-742-8892 to buyer for items you want to arrange interview. sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311
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Associate Superintendent, Business and Finance Clearview Public Schools (Clearview School Division No. 71) Competition # 5541
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ALBERTA PRAIRIE RAILWAY
is currently hiring an individual who is interested in training as a STEAM-LOCOMOTIVE LIGHT-UP AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a degree of mechanical aptitude and be interested in learning new skills. Please drop off a resume or pick up application at 4611-47 Ave., Stettler. Alternatively resumes can be mailed to P.O. Box 1600, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0. For additional information call Bob at 403-742-2811
CAPE Manufacturing Ltd. is looking for:
“B” PRESSURE WELDERS Profit Sharing Plan & Group Benefits resume@capemfg.ca
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Clearview Public Schools (Clearview School Division No. 71), headquartered in Stettler, Alberta, is a dynamic school jurisdiction serving the diverse educational needs of approximately 2,500 rural and urban students in 22 distinctive and unique school communities (including Outreach Schools and 8 Hutterite Colonies). The Jurisdiction’s Board of Trustees takes pride in the success of their students, a very comprehensive range of successful educational programs, a qualified and committed staff and interactive parent communities. Annual expenditures are approximately $32 million. Reporting to the Superintendent/CEO, the Associate Superintendent, Business and Finance is responsible for the overall management of the Division’s business and financial affairs as well as Maintenance, Facilities, Transportation and Central Office support staff. As the ideal candidate, you will have an undergraduate degree in management, commerce or a related field and a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CPA or CGA) as well as five to ten years of experience with at least three years at a senior management level, preferably in an educational environment. A CSBO designation is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. In addition, you will have a clear pattern of ongoing professional and personal development to support a senior executive role in education. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal record check and child intervention check prior to employment commencing. Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume quoting competition number, along with three professional references, that have agreed to be contacted, to Clearview Public Schools (Clearview School Division No. 71), Attn: D. Larsen, 5031-50 Street, PO Box 1720, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0. Faxes may be forwarded to (403)742-1388. Applications may also be sent electronically to: dlarsen@clearview.ab.ca.
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ATTENTION: Heavy Duty Mechanics. We have several positions from 1st Year through to Journeyman. If you want to work for a great company, join our team! Journeymen wages: $35/hour, plus DAYSHIFT benefits and perks. QC Person A modern, well equipped shop with satellite radio. Nexus Engineering is Flexible shift options - days Currently looking for and afternoons. Service DAYSHIFT QC PERSON trucks are equipped with tools. Coveralls are • Must be able to read supplied plus an annual measuring devices boot allowance. To apply and blueprints for for this position, please inspection of machined forward your resume to: parts. HR@bdeg.ca. For more details, see the full job We offer competitive description on our website; wages, benefits and BulldogEnergyGroup.com a RRSP plan. Please forward resumes to WATER WELL DRILLING resume@ COMPANY IN BENTLEY nexusengineering.ca REQ’S EXPERIENCED F/T LICENSED h.d. truck WATER WELL needed immed. DRILLERS HELPER mechanic with class 3, air. All safety for rapidly growing waste and recycling company. tickets required. Meal and Accommodation Exp’d in this industry is an provided when out of town. asset but not req’d. Email resume to Fax resume with drivers canpak@xplornet.ca abstract: 403-748-3015 F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
To Work in Bashaw AB Shop, this position is responsible for the Mechanical Maintenance, repairs, servicing, inspections and rigging up of A&Bs on highway trailer and truck fleet. The Majority of this position’s duties will be involved with trailer repairs. Start Date: ASAP Compensation: Competitive wage, full benefits Qualifications: Alberta on Highway Heavy Duty Equipment Technician. Journeyman Certificate Condition of Employment: Valid Drivers License
Fax resume: 780-372-4238 Email: jobs@abpipeliners.com
Prism Integrated Solutions Inc. in Forestburg
Is looking to fill the following positions: • Journeyman / Apprentice Welders • Service and Vent Assembly Tech • QC / Safety Manager - Experience a must • Shop Labor Hands Wages based on experience. Competitive benefit package. E-mail resumes to n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net
We invite applications for the position of Associate Superintendent, Business and Finance.
Operators Carillion Alberta is currently seeking permanent full Ɵme Class 3 Operators for Alix Applicants must have Alberta Class 3 drivers License with an air brake endorsement as a minimum. Experience in Provincial and/or Municipal Maintenance or related Įeld is preferred. Carillion oīers compeƟƟve wages and beneĮts. Carillion maintains a substance abuse policy. Please email or fax your wriƩen applicaƟons to: Carillion Canada Inc. e-mail: alix@carillionalberta.ca or fax: 780-449-0574
FUTURE AG INC.
owns and operates 5 branches throughout Central Alberta selling and servicing CASE IH Construction and CASE IH Agriculture equipment. We are currently looking for
Apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics
with Ag experience for our Coronation location. This is a fast-paced environment and ideal candidate would be able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to take initiative and consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service. FUTURE AG INC. “People You Can Count On”, is offering the opportunity to grow in your career with a thriving company. We offer an exemplary benefits package, competitive pay scale, annual work boot reimbursement, RRSP plan, sick days, monthly bonus and continuous professional training in a positive friendly environment. If you have a great attitude and integrity, FUTURE AG is offering you an exciting career opportunity. To apply, forward your resume to: FUTURE AG INC. Attn: Rob Box 1510 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax 403-742-5626 JOURNEYMAN OR APPRENTICE HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC. Work in shop/field. Neilson Mechanical specializes in servicing and repairing highway tractor/trailer units and construction equipment. Acadia Valley, Alberta 403-664-9185. LOVE MOTORCYCLES? Love a career as a Motorcycle Mechanic. We have over 200 training aids - street cruisers, touring motorcycles, ATV’s; 2 and 4 stroke engines or bring your own! GPRC Fairview Campus. 28 week program. 1st and 2nd period and 320 hours credit towards Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice. 1-888-999-7882. Ask for Brad or Mike; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview 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
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Visit our website at http://www.clearview.ab.ca/ This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified; however applications received prior to May 10, 2013 are assured of careful consideration.
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TORNADO Combustion Technologies Inc. A strong and growing design/manufacturing company providing combustion-related products, including arrestors, flare stacks, thermal oxidizers and customdesigned equipment.
403.742.8484
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Full & Part Time Sales & Service
Mature Administrator Wanted for High Paced Office. Duties to include filing, answering phones, customer service and data entry. Accounting/Bookkeeping background an asset. Must be confident in all facets of Microsoft Office. Apply in confidence to: Box P c/o Stettler Independent Box 310, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
If you are an energetic individual interested in joining a dynamic work environment we are looking for You! The successful candidate will have a desire to exceed customer expectations & have the strength to work in a physically demanding job. Your efforts will be rewarded not only with competitive wages/benefits but with a company profit sharing plan with recognizes individual and team contributions Please apply within with references and ask for Jade of Jim or fax resume to: 403-742-3317 Kal Tire, Stettler 5002 - 48 Street
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Look for your name in the Classifieds (stating you’re a winner) and come to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize, compliments of KFC!
JOURNEYMAN WELDERS “B” PRESSURE WELDERS & LABORERS REQUIRED FOR RURAL LOCATION NE OF STETTLER, ALBERTA Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. offers fulltime employment in a stable position supporting the fabrication of technical products sold worldwide. We invite you to join our team of highly skilled tradesmen, who work in a goal-oriented, team atmosphere. Salary, profit-sharing incentive and benefits package.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME FOR REVIEW TO hr@tornadotech.com
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
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SO008549 Ensign is looking for Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division.
Phoenix Oilfield Rentals Ltd. is a progressive well funded and growing company with an excellent reputation for reliable equipment as well as safe and professional work standards. Phoenix is currently seeking a field/shop apprentice mechanic for our Red Deer branch. Phoenix also has branches in Grande Prairie and Ft. Nelson serving Alberta and B.C. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required. The ability to multi task in a fast paced environment, proven ability to organize tasks and manage time, willingness to learn and strong interaction skills as well as First Aid and H2S tickets would be an asset. Knowledge of gensets and pumps would be an advantage. This fulltime permanent position would begin immediately, competitive wage depending on experience with benefit package after 3 months. e-mail resumes and copy of tickets to: humanresources@ phoenixrentals.ca or fax to:(780) 986-0763
Recruiters will be in Nisku April 30th - May 7th hosting information sessions and doing interviews. If you are interested in attending one of our sessions to hear about our global opportunities
Call 1-888-367-4460 to book into a session.
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6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE
FULL-TIME CERTIFIED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC The County of Stettler is seeking a Full-Time Heavy Duty Mechanic, to work in a positive and friendly atmosphere. Applicants should be familiar with varieties of on and off-road equipment; including but not limited to half-tons, gravel trucks, trailers, road construction and various other vehicles. The requirements for this position are listed below: • self-motivated, positive attitude with the ability to comprehend, work and communicate effectively with others • open-mindedness to learning new tasks • supply own tools and toolbox • sitting, kneeling, lifting, walking, and laying for extended periods of time • work independently • the ability to withstand related deadlines and pressures • general computer skills, reading text, written communication, CVIP experience The salary for this full time position is commensurate with experience and is supplemented by a comprehensive benefit package. Apprentices will be considered.
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Please respond in confidence to Kerry George, Shop Foreman For the above noted position; please submit resume, including 3 professional (job related) references, along with current 5-year driver’s abstract. Candidates selected will provide a criminal record check prior to commencement of work. Resumes and supporting documents may be mailed or hand-delivered to: County of Stettler No. 6 6602-44 Avenue, PO Box 1270 STETTLER, Alberta T0C 2L0 or emailed to: kgeorge@stettlercounty.ca (word or PDF format)
Whatever You’re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311
We thank all for their interest in the County of Stettler No. 6, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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TORNADO Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; 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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ATTENTION SEMI OPERATORS! Are you looking to downsize? Haul RVs from USA to western Canada! 5 - 6 day round trip. Looking for 1 ton O/O. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.
CENTRAL ALBERTA TAXI SERVICE in Stettler, AB, is currently accepting resumes for FULL-TIME/PART-TIME CAB DRIVERS. Class 2 or 4 license and drivers abstract. Send resume and abstract to stas3435@xplornet.com Fax 403-742-1149, Phone 403-741-5404
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CLASS 1 drivers req’d for flat deck work. Steady year round work. Benefits, exc. wages and safety bonuses. Successful candidates must be hard working, must know your load securement and love driving as you will be traveling throughout BC, AB, SK & MB. Please fax resumes and drivers abstract to 1-855-784-2330 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.
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Arnett & Burgess is now accepting applications for the following:
CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER
Clean abstract. Must have experience moving heavy equipment that is related to pipeline construction. Benefits available. Please fax resumes to 780-372-4238 Or email to: jobs@abpipeliners.com
CRUDE SERVICES INC.
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HERBAL Magic Franchise FOR SALE in Stettler Canada’s Largest Weight loss Company. Excellent business opportunity to work under the Herbal Magic Franchise framework. Processes, policies and procedures are already in place to ensure your success. A detailed list of all assets included in the sale will be provided to prospective buyers. (Does not include building) Please contact Shantel for inquires: shantelbaker@telus.net
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Class 1 Drivers for transporting Dangerous Goods Experience driving Super B, Tridem, and Body-Job units is an asset. We offer top industry wages, group benefits package, company RRSPs as well as scheduled days off. Please send resumes: Fax: 403-742-4181 Email: jobs@crudeservices.ca Call: 403-742-4189
Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.
Helping You Make Informed Decisions Serving Stettler and Central Alberta
Candor Realty Ltd.
~ Properties Listed from $45,000 to 1,000,000 ~
Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden
Karen Cannady
4908 - 51 Street
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COZY BUNGALOW with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Many upgrades, nice fenced yard with garden spot and single garage. Very Affordable! $119,900.
IDEAL STARTER HOME that is ready to move into. Many recent upgrades such as new windows, insulation, electrical and much more. Beautiful landscaped yard. $159,900.
2 BDRM/1BATH BUNGALOW. Main floor laundry and basement ready to be developed. Large yard and single detached garage. $99,500.
THIS 3 BDRM GRANDVIEW HOME sits on a large beautifully landscaped lot. If you like to garden this is the place for you. 2 solariums and attached garage. $265,000.
1/2 DUPLEX with 2 bedrooms, main floor laundry and finished basement. This low maintenance home and yard would be the ideal home for seniors. $229,000.
GREAT STARTER HOME! 2 bedrooms on the main floor and one downstairs. Nice deck off kitchen looks out to large fenced yard that would be great for kids and pets. $169,900.
Locally owned & operated
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Unusual Find! 22 Acres, drilled well, scenic. #CA0009771. $84,900.
403-742-6747 4913 - 51 Street
“Each office independently owned & operated”
View Stettler area listings at www.stettlerhomes.com
JAMES DADENSKY
1/2 Section - Grass, 3 dugouts, power, drilled wells. Located near Gadsby. #CA0009805.
Close to Schools and a short walk to downtown! Charming 2 storey home features 4 bdrms, 2 baths, open floor plan, hardwood flooring, fireplace, oversized single garage with RV parking. #CA319920. $218,900. • 1/2 SECTION near Big Valley. Incredible view of river valley! Located 1 mile from pavement. #CA0002830.
Excellent Family Home - Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths, games room, family room, 2 fireplaces, very functional floor plan. Great neighbourhood, close to school. Hurry today to view this family friendly home. #CA0003628. $324,900.
Affordable Bungalow – Halkirk, on two lots, affordable, covered porch. Bungalow – Big Valley, located on two lots, main floor laundry, fenced yard. Bungalow – Halkirk, newer, large mature lot, all on one floor. Single Wide Mobile – Alix, many upgrades, chain link fence, mature yard. Bi-Level – Halkirk, Move in ready, completely finished, 40x40 Garage. STETTLER Excellent Family Home – Stettler, vaulted living room ceiling, hardwood floors, gas fireplace. Completely Finished Home – Stettler, open concept, engineered flooring, main floor laundry. Move in ready Home – Stettler, freshly painted, easy care flooring, 2 new bathrooms. Condo – Stettler, Great lighting, extra wide hallways and doorways, no stairs, gas fireplace. Bungalow – Stettler – Vaulted ceilings, laminate flooring, low maintenance/landscaped yard. Tri-Plex Unit – Stettler, Like new, move in ready, open concept, walk in closet.
www.suttonlandmarkrealty.com 5010 - 50 Street, Stettler
Over 26 Years of Experience
5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler
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Immaculate 2 bedroom half duplex. Open concept design, main floor laundry, smoke/pet free home. Basement to be finished the way you want. #CA0003777. $199,000.
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Scenic acreage near the river valley 3.46 Acres near Donalda. Property has full services. Peace and quiet and a view of the rolling countryside. #CA0005983. $89,900.
• 2.99 ACRES to build your dream home with room for the children to play and to store your extra recreational toys! Carlisle Estates. #CA301597. $112,000.
New flooring and fresh paint. Well kept. Double garage. Paved RV pad. Close to schools. $287,000. Don’t wait.
Seniors Paradise! Total independence. Spacious. No stairs. Garage. No yard work. One block to Main Street. Asking $219,500.
Great family location. 4 bedrooms, 2 family rooms. Dad’s garage. Fenced yard. Very affordable at $239,500. Call now!
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Norma Leslie Associate Broker
Cutest starter home around. Many new upgrades, including double garage. $145,000. Call Jill.
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Very affordable home or increase your portfolio as a rental property. $159,000. Call Jill.
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Beautiful 3 bdrm 2 storey home with wrap around deck at Braseth Beach. $419,000. Call Garry.
3 bdrm modular home with nicely landscaped yard in Erskine. $139,000. Call Ross or Wade.
CA0006156 CA323835
159 acres, with newer home, shop, and a beautiful view! $1,100,000. Call Garry.
CA0002140 CA0012074
3 bdrm 2 bath home in adult living area. 1400 sq. ft all on one level with attached garage. $310,000. Call Doug.
Newly developed highway frontage, commercial lots. Will build to suit. Call Brian.
Brian Lynn Associate Broker
Garry Rushton Associate
Edna Stuart Associate Broker
Atie Turnbull Associate
Call Sales Associate today for FREE or enquiries. Calla aCentral Central "Team" "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE adviceadvice or enquiries.
1 ½ miles town 5 acres with home and buildings. $449,000. Call Doug.
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Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner
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3 bdrms, 2 baths, Close to downtown. New shingles. Very tidy. $258,000. Call Ross.
Small affordable home in Big Valley newer siding shingles and windows. $69,000. Call Ross.
Cozy bilevel. Built 2004. Detached garage. Fenced, and ready for a new family. $312,500. Call Atie.
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4 level split 2400 sq. ft. finished. In Grandview. $284,000. Call Edna.
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Year round home ready to move into. So many beautiful features that one must certainly see it to believe it. $725,000. Call Brian.
3 bdrm home on double lot with nicely landscaped yard. $184,000. Call Wade.
Tidy 2 bdrm home for great price. $123,900. Call Norma.
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CA0006068
Just move in 5 bdrm split level. Built in 2005. $272,000. Call Jill
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Ross Scheerschmidt Associate
CA0001500 CA0009658
9.12 acres with a home 15 min all pavement south of Stettler. $419,000. Call Wade.
CA327345 CA0004854
2 Storey 1600+ sq. ft. home, on quiet close with green space out front. $299,000. Call Atie.
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CA0011902 CA0004983
Lake Front lot at an unbeatable price. Includes 2006 Bel Air RV, garden shed & slip in marina at Buffalo Sands. All for $199,000. Call Brian.
3 bdrm 2 bath mobile home on it’s own lot in the quiet community of Botha. $265,000. Call Edna.
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CA0009429 CA319970
BEAUTIFUL bungalow in GRANDVIEW! Many upgrades, new shingles & eavestroughs. $289,000. Call Doug.
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Kyle Ramstad Associate
1998 mobile on own lot, unique floor plan. Priced to Sell @ $159,900. Call Edna.
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3 bdrm 2 bath mobile home on a quiet cul-de-sac, close to school, shopping & golfing. First time buyers, come have a look! $110,000. Call Garry.
THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Business Opportunities
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MATCO TOOLS is looking for franchisees in your area. Professional products with a complete business system available to support you in becoming your own boss. Home based business; training & support programs. More information call 778-387-4666; www.gomatco.com
Misc. Help
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STETTLER IS NOW HIRING Full and Part Time Positions
Part Time 880 Meat/Grocery Clerk • Meat Cutter • Baker • Produce Clerk • Deli Clerks • Front Lead Supervisor Please Apply Within
$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work! Competitive, energetic, honesty a must; PropertyStarsJobs.com.
ATTENTION EXPERIENCED GAS UTILITY WORKERS SKOCDOPOLE CONSTRUCTION Ltd
is now accepting resumes for
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
(rubber tired hoe,mini excavators,trenchers, trac hoe)
and LABOURERS Preference will be given to those applicants with applicable tickets and previous gas utility experience. Valid drivers license and abstract a must. Must be willing to travel province wide. Fax resumes to 403-947-2188 or e-mail to hr@skocdopole.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
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Stettler Seed Cleaning Plant is looking for a self-motivated energetic individual for their plant. Mechanical aptitude required. Some farm knowledge a must. Computer skills an asset. Must have good ‘People Skills’ as dealing with a diverse group. This is a great opportunity for long term employment in a great community. Salary negotiable. Benefits after 90 days. Email resume to bobanderson67@hotmail.com or apply in person
STETTLER IS NOW HIRING Full and Part Time Positions
Full Time Produce Manager • Meat Cutter • Baker • Produce Clerk • Deli Clerks • Front Lead Supervisor Please Apply Within
Business and Services Directory TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS Business Services #1000 - #1430
Job DuĆ&#x;es: General labor including cracksealing and Ňagging but may include checking road, picking garbage, etc. Carillion Canada Inc. oÄŤers compeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve wages, Applicants must have a good driving record and a valid Class 5 driver’s license First Aid CerĆ&#x;ÄŽcaĆ&#x;on is an asset or willing to obtain Carillion maintains a substance abuse policy
Automotive
Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430
Employment Opportunity Carillion Canada Inc. is currently seeking Seasonal labourers for Alix and or SteĆŠler
Accounting
AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.
Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed! Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com
As a Sales Representative, you are accountable for generating revenue for a Farm Service Center. You are a professional sales specialist who understands the value products and services Cargill provides will bring to our customers and can communicate that value to them. You are a member of the location team with primary responsibility for managing long term business relationships with Cargill’s farmer customers and identifying opportunities to help them succeed through the sales of grain and crop input solutions and consulting products. You will understand the customer’s preferred method of conducting business and work with them to gain a deep understanding of their business needs. You have an active interest in the business world and a desire to be recognized for success by peers and customers. To apply, visit cargill.com/careers and search job # EQU00023.
Find out why we’ll be better together at www.cargill.jobs
24 toJOB 32 hours a week DUTIES: ➤ Customer Service ➤Service Inventory Control ³ Customer ➤ Cycle³ Stocking Counting Shelves ➤ Purchasing ➤ Merchandising ➤ Good Communication Skills ³ Housekeeping ➤ Outgoing Personality & Self Starter ³ Good Communication Skills ➤ Knowledge of Building Materials would be an asset ³ Outgoing Personality & Self Starter ³ Group ts Group BenefiBenefi ts Available PLEASE DROP OFF RESUME TO LES SCHWARTZ PLEASE CONTACT LESSTETTLER AT 403-742-3385 5002 - 51 AVENUE, PHONEOFF - 403-742-3385 FAX - 403-742-2246 DROP RESUME TO LES SCHWARTZ
Service Wise We Specialize
PH: 403-742-4101
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FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.
*27 years experience*
Electrical
1150
Call Curt or Rob
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
Financial
1070
K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning • Window Washing 403-742-6970
403-742-6970 403-740-9782
Contractors
P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca
1100
&
Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years
Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler
403-742-1330
LANCE’S CONCRETE
Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. 302-9126
G K D P
1120
Drafting & Design
1193
Stettler Furnace Cleaning
403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:
Glass Shops
1196
HEARTLAND GLASS
• Locks repinned & installed • Windshields repaired & installed • Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors • All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628
C.R. GLASS
1085
Construction
1085
CSA Approved Septic Tanks Since 1988
1210
780-372-3854
www.bashawconcrete.com
1100
sales@bashawconcrete.com
Contractors
1100
Experience an asset but not mandatory. As a Merit Contractors Association Member, we offer a full beneÀt package and RRSP Contribution Plan including Employer RRSP Contributions. Drop off resumes in person to 4706 - 44 Avenue, Stettler.
Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370
Legal Services
1260
Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule
403-742-3007
Tru-Fence Good Fences Make Good Neighbours!
Verle Klassen Ph 403-741-4483 Fax 403-742-4560 trufence@live.ca
DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features & unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca
Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998
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.
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! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca
Plumbing & Heating
1330
Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street
403-742-3411
ANDERSON
5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529
• Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize
Stettler Ph.
403-742-5237
Yard Care
1430
BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE
ourlaw2@telus.net
Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL!
BRYON D. BALTIMORE
Phone: 403-742-5830
of McCuaig Desrochers
Please leave a message if no answer
Dr. KERRY WONG Optometrist
IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346
LL. B.
Fax 403-742-2522
Cell: 403-742-9725
Barristers and Solicitors Advocates
Dr. Patricia Ross Dr. P.G. Wilson Dr. D.A. Heimdahl
Serving Central Alberta for 50 years
4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.
Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.
Draf
www.gkdpca.com
Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building
LAW OFFICE
• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs
OPTOMETRISTS Ponoka, Alta. 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 Coronation Office 403-578-3221 Hanna Office 403-854-3003 www.4YourEyesOnly.ca
Misc. Services
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We are currently seeking applications for full-time positions of:
Plumbers Assistants/Apprentices & Sheet Metal Assistants/Apprentices
LTD.
Randy Long
St ice ikang Ser v n o ti M
Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca
“Keeping people in Motion...�
Phone: 403-742-4437
403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler House Plan Design (Beside A & W) Small Commercial Shop Drawings Health As Builts erg Care ahlb
4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta
Contractors
Furnace Cleaning
“Your Service Specialists�
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Ready Mix Concrete Concrete Blocks Septic Tanks Water Cisterns Block Forms Gravel Sand
DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. BBB rated A+
403-742-3418
Thorogood Pinches
Construction
1170
Qualified and Reputable
-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations
Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage
DR. D.G. BECKLUND
No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB
Cleaning
3R
“Contact us for all your fencing needs�
403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443
TEL: 403-742-6277
info@leschert.net
Get rid of your Garbage with. . .
Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome
One block East of Scotia Bank
Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
Box 1595, tree ee et, ett, 4907 - 50 Street, Stettler A AB B
1290
4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta
403-742-5111 Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656
Misc. Services
Chiropractor “If It’s Electrical We Do It�
1054
IS YOUR CRIMINAL record limiting your future? Want it gone? Have it removed today! Canada’s #1 record removal providers since 1989. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); www. RemoveYourRecord.com
Management
Dr. E. LYNES
4606 - 40 St., Stettler
Cabinet Makers
1260
Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management
403-742-4533
Phone 403-742-2869
1010
Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON
today
Legal Services
PERFORMANCE
JT AUTO BODY LTD. 403-742-8838 “Serving Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting
Open Monday to Friday 9:00a.m to 4:00p.m. (Closed over lunch & on holidays)
FAX: 866-305-5686 galen@railsidedesign.com
Call Barry Harvey
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson
INSIDE SALES INSIDE SALES POSITION PART-TIME POSITION
5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER
Phone 403-742-1681
BETTER TOGETHER
FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT
M.S., R.Aud 4806 – 51 Ave., Stettler, AB 403-742-EARS(3277)
Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners
403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)
SCHWARTZ
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection
Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA
Equity/Drumheller, AB Job # EQU00023
Jacquie Mvula,
Eavestroughing
www.northstarpaintandbody.com
1210
Health Care
RAILSIDE DESIGN
4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler
Professional Accountants LLP
NOW HIRING: SALES REPRESENTATIVE
1120
Drafting & Design
Phone: 403-742-3555
Chapman and Co.
YOU WANT TO BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK. WE PROVIDE A REASON.
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GALEN WIEBE
Please email or fax your wriĆŠen applicaĆ&#x;ons to: Carillion Canada Inc. e-mail: alix@carillionalberta.ca or fax: 780-449-0574
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2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982
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
Misc. Services
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RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE
• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595
Misc. Services
1290
RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Tell them Danny Hooper sent you LER STETT AND G UNDIN SURRO A ARE
F. T. S.
Farla Technical Services
Leaking Basement? Weeping tile and membrane installation Formore moreinformation information call For callFrank Frankat: at:
780-877-0183 Home: 780-877-0186
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880
Misc. Help
Misc. Help
LEVEL 2 WATER AND WASTE WATER OPERATOR required for Elinor Lake Resort. Call 780-623-3993.
STETTLER, AB IS HIRING: EDUCATOR LPN’S HCA’S HOUSEKEEPERS COOKS RECREATION MAINTENANCE Facility - A 104 suite full service Designated Supportive Living and Independent Living Facility Operated by Connecting Care - A leader in seniors’ supportive housing management in Alberta. We are looking for a caring professionals who are leaders and want to work in Supportive Housing. Wages: Based on qualifications and years of experience. Submit resumes: Email: jobs@ connectingcare.ca Only successful applicants will be notified.
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THE ALBERTA SEVENTH STEP SOCIETY PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION SPEAKER. The successful candidate would be responsible for giving presentations designed to demonstrate the realities of the criminal lifestyle. These talks take place in junior & secondary school settings with the objective of encouraging young people to consider the consequences of choices they make throughout their life. Speakers seek to dispel myths by way of example, offering their personal experiences and insights with the criminal justice system. The applicant must be an ex-offender to apply. The Public Educator will have demonstrated at least one year of stability in the community and possess a keen interest in being actively involved in a truly unique service. As travel throughout the province is necessary, a reliable vehicle is essential. Training and orientation is provided. Competition remains open until a suitable candidate is found. Resume may be faxed, emailed, or posted to: Gayle MacAdam, Community Services Coordinator, Alberta Seventh Step Society, 1820 - 27 Ave., SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 1H1. Fax 403-228-7773. Email: comworker @albertaseventhstep.com
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Misc. Help
Echoglen Gardens DONALDA, AB
requires
PART & FULL TIME HELP Please email resume to echoglengardens@hotmail.com or call 403-883-2849
Carpenter, Apprentice or Helper Required - Full time, wages negotiable
Big Country Construction and Building Supplies Ltd. 403 - 3 Ave. E, Box 294 Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
Ph. 403-854-3585 Fax 403-854-4980 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB Starting wages: $28.85/hr - Floor Covering Installers $24.75/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience or have a valid trade certification. Please send qualified resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554
Employment Training
900
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR WORK-AT-HOME. Train with the top-rated accredited school in Canada. Financing and student loans available. Contact CanScribe today at 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com
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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75 QUARTERS LAND, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $37,300 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate ANGEL’S COUNTRY CREATIONS ANTIQUE STORE DISPERSAL. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 9 a.m., DeWinton Community Hall, DeWinton, Alberta. South of Calgary. 1-877-494-2437. PL324317AB; www. bodnaursauctioneering.com COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 6th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 10 - 11, Grey Eagle Casino. Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGautions.com. MEIER - 2 DAY CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK AUCTION. Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 11 a.m. Both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. 150 Classics. Consign today, call 780-440-1860.
Misc. Help
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Auctions
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ONLINE AUCTION MAY 23 - 28, 2013: three commercial lots 4.87 acres prime property in Battleford Industrial Park. Kramer Auctions Ltd., 306-445-5000; www.kramerauctions.com
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2080
2100
RED ANGUS
1660
LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Garden Supplies
1680
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca WHITE SPRUCE TREES for sale. 4 - 6 foot $35 each. 6 - 8 foot $45 each. Delivered and planted. Delivery extra. 403-305-8201
Misc. for Sale
1760
NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented! “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator. Eliminates: Shock Chlorination; iron bacteria; smell; bacterial breeding in water wells. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Visit our 29 inventions; www.1800bigiron.com. SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
Office Supplies
1800
WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
Shop Stettler & Save!
Hiring: 1 Full-time Position in our
Shipping Receiving Department • and Monday to Friday
Production oriented ••Monday to Friday Basic Computer • •Computer skillsand required multi-tasking skills required • Company benefi t plan Please Drop Off Resume 4602-50th Street 403-742-4922 Employment Training
900
MÉTIS YOUTH SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM SO008392
If you’re a Métis youth between 15 – 30 years old, and going back to school this fall, Métis Training to Employment Services can give you the assistance you need to land that summer job where you can gain employable skills and the pay cheque you deserve.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Call 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca
Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
2060
$48/case
available in Embroidery Department.
Agricultural #2000 - #2290
2010
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
Full time position i.d. apparel
Grain, Feed Hay
UNRESERVED AUCTIONS. Friday, April 26, Ron Zellweger, St. Paul, phone 780-645-9705. JD 9230, 234 hours, JD 4450, 2011 - 40’ Seed Hawk Air Drill; Case 7110 MFWD; tillage & haying equipment; seed cleaning plant. Saturday, April 27 - Andy Kopin, Grassland, phone 780-525-2481. JD 9450 - 30’ Hoe Drills; JD 8440; JD 4020; Cat D4D; JD 230 - 25’ Disc plus full line-up. Tuesday, April 30 - Charles Yushchyshyn, Vegreville, phone 780-632-4861. AGCO 8425 tractor, 2457 Farm hours; 2 Case 2388 Equipment combines; MF 220 - 25’ swather, 1161 hours; MF 5465 tractor, fwd, 100 Morris 7300 tow behind hp, 650 hrs. like new tank c/w Morris 40’ Cult. 403-347-5431 Full line-up. Thursday, May 2 - Michael Topp, Athabasca, phone 780-689-6720. 1998 Misc. Western Star c/w 2010 Machinery Knight Manure Spreader; 2007 Kenworth W900B BOOK YOUR FARM needs engine work; 2008 building now protect your Castleton tridem clam equipment with an dump trailers. affordable building. View full listings online New concrete post only www.prodaniukauctions.com available from Integrity Post Structures. Get started now with a Building free quote to build now! www. Supplies IntegrityPostStructures.com 1-866-974-7678 METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib Farm Custom 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. Work ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ATTENTION FARMERS ALTA-WIDE Builders Custom Rototilling Supplies 1-888-263-8254. 403-704-2299 Call until 11 p.m. STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, Livestock 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www. crownsteelbuildings.ca
Firewood
403-742-2395
1840
Dogs
F1 LABRA DOODLES, F1B GOLDEN DOODLES puppies. Visit www.furfettishfarm.ca text 306-521-1371 or call 403-919-1370 FREE TO COUNTRY Home, Australian Shepherd /Border Collie cross male, neutered and shots, 7 years old. Phone 587-877-6064.
Travel Packages
1900
GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and cruise west coast grizzly adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this July. Calgary and Edmonton departures. 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com
Farm Custom Work
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
BULLS Heifer Bulls Cow Bulls
Performance & EPD data available A.I. Sires
PIRO RED ANGUS P & R Zoller (403) 742-0336 BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm. Fully guaranteed. Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com FOR sale both two year old and yearling purebred Gelbvieh bulls. We specialize in both the heifer bulls for light weight birth and the large herd bulls for the cows. WL Farms 403-854-2474. Hanna LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211 MAJESTIC shorthorns, yearling red and roan bulls, polled, semen tested, halter broke and quiet, Jennifer Orom 403-704-6121. PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered. Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363. RED SIMMENTAL POLLED YEARLING BULLS from AI Sires. Ron Vanlanduyt, Botha, 403-742-4201. SELLING comm. and P.B angus yearling heifers, March born, weighing 850-900 lb.s vacc. and ready to breed, Gavin 403-556-5246 Colton 403-507-5416. SIMMERON SIMMENTALS, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963.
Horse/Stock Trailers
2170
HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504
Grain, Feed Hay
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AFFORDABLE HAY SHEDS protect your hay from the weather with a strong hay shed. Best service & prices with Alberta-based Integrity Post Structures. Start building sooner than you think? Free quote now at 1-866-974-7678; www. IntegrityPostStructures.com ROUND hay bales. Cheap Free delivery. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380
2080
Bale Hauling & Swathing Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck
David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673
2190
DEALERS WANTED: Hannas Seeds need agents to sell alfalfas, clovers and grasses plus hay, pasture, turf, native and reclamation mixtures. Contact Esther 1-800-661-1529 or esther@hannasseeds.com 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.
Seed Grain
Suites
3060
2 BEDROOM SUITE IN ADULT BUILDING 30+. Very quiet & well maintained. No pets, no smoking, $775/mo., $775 d.d., includes heat, water, 1 parking stall. Available April 22. Ken @ 403-350-9243.
Storage Space
3160
STETTLER MINI STORAGE
2200
CERTIFIED MORGAN OAT SEED 99% germ. Call Echo Ridge Seeds 403-883-2503
Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153
MINI STORAGE
CERTIFIED seed for sale: Busby barley, Sundre barley, Jordan oats, Guaranteed, fully tested. Greg Jones, Magic Seed Farm 403-704-6277 or 403-783-6495
10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services
Pasture
3180
75 ACRES. Good grass, tame hay. Medicine Lake, North West of Rimbey. 403-352-0776, 843-2511 Please leave msg.
For Rent #3000 - #3200 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
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
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Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Houses For Sale
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For Sale By Owner ~ IMPRESSIVE Modified Bi-level with STUNNING CURB APPEAL on a QUIET Close in Sylvan Lake. The IMMACULATE DEVELOPMENT is sure to Houses/ IMPRESS. This BEAUTIDuplexes FUL home is 1342 sq. ft. on upper floor. It has 4 Duplex for rent in Stettler. Bedrooms and 3 Full 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, Bathrooms, RV Pad, many attached garage. No upgrades and much, much smoking and no pets. more. A MUST SEE to References required. appreciate all that it has. $1400/month plus utilities. Please call or write for Ph. 403-323-1234. more details. Price $530,000.00 Email: STETTLER 5 bdrm. 2 bath mka8clr8@gmail. house w/large family room, com or Call: garage, fenced yard, ref’s 403-887-1715. & SD req’d. 403-742-4162
3020
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3060
Farms/ Land
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Manufactured Homes
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Lots For Sale
4160
15 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS, Vulcan, Alberta. Ritchie Bros Auctioneers. Selling by Unreserved Auction, July 18 from Lethbridge. 25 Bareland Condo Units as 8 lots + 7 single lots. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; Greg Cripps - Re/Max 403-391-2648; rbauction.com/realestate ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton. Spring Sale, fully serviced lake lots reduced by 15% May 17-31, 2013. Suitable for cabin/house, RV or investment. 1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com
Out Of Town Property
4170
NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore waterfront lots for sale. Excellent climate near the Atlantic Ocean. Three bedroom house for sale or rent; www.sawmilllanding.com; waterfront@bellaliant.net. 1-902-522-2343. 1-902-328-4338.
Investment Opportunities
4180
OLDS, AB: UP FOR BIDS:
bids accepted until May 6, 2013, 3 p.m. for individual or all parcels. Future development land in the designated growth area of Mountainview county. 3 parcels: Parcel 1, 139.49 acres, parcel 2, 140.1 acres, parcel 3, 117.3 acres. ID #1995. Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Signature Service 1-866-345-3414 www. canadafarmandranch.com
Mortgages Bought/Sold
4190
BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage
4070
L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005
Financial #4400 - #4430 FARM FOR SALE
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, includes heat and water, available May 15 or June 1. $600/mo. Phone 403-742-5136
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Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
4430
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6010 PUBLIC NOTICE On or before April 24, 2013 the Municipal Planning Commission for the Village of Alix approved the following application:
Steve & Tina Vince to replace an existing manufactured home with a new manufactured home at: Lot 32, Block 24, Plan 5257TR 4516 - 47 Street, Alix Dated at Alix, Alberta this 24th day of April 2013. Development Officer, Village of Alix Appeals may be submitted to the Village Office, 4849 - 50 Street, Alix T0C 0B0 by May 8, 2013
Town of Stettler PUBLIC NOTICE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved. 1.
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2702-2013 Lot 15, Block 9, Plan RN54A 4909 - 53 Street Janine Snodgrass Home Occupation Stellar Style N Such 2703-2013 Lot 1R, Block 11, Plan 07721414 6205 - 40 Avenue Town of Stettler Stettler Community Orchard
You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. May 8, 2013. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305. Leann Graham Planning & Development Services
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Money To Loan
4430
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.
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Community Support Services ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339
Transportation #5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
Trucks
5050
2006 Dodge 2500 Laramie, diesel, 140,000 km, includes 5th wheel hitch, excellent condition. 403-740-2823.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271
AL-ANON 403-742-0990
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337
403-742-5437 during business hours
BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)
780-672-1035
CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568 Hot Line 403-342-1444
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LOVE MOTORCYCLES? Love a career as a Motorcycle Mechanic. We have over 200 training aids - street cruisers, touring motorcycles, ATV’s; 2 and 4 stroke engines or bring your own! GPRC Fairview Campus. 28 week program. 1st and 2nd period and 320 hours credit towards Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice. 1-888-999-7882. Ask for Brad or Mike; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview
Motorhomes
5100
1974 GMC MOTORHOME, 20 ft., sleeps 6, $3,500. Phone 403-742-4008
STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456
STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Willis - 403-742-4567 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street
STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org
STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858
STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337
Fifth Wheels
5110
GOLDEN FALCON, 25 FT., FIFTH WHEEL, one slide out, 1998, excellent condition. 403-740-2823.
Auto Wreckers
5190
SCRAP FARM MACHINERY AND VEHICLES. Yard clean-up of metals. We pay cash for large amounts. Call 780-918-9000.
Public Notice #6000
STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337
STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935
Transition from long-lasting tyranny to democracy is particularly tricky in ethnically complicated countries
Estate of
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who died on MARCH 26, 2013 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by June 15, 2013 and provide details of your claim with ANDERSON LAW OFFICE at Bay 5, 5002 51 Ave. BOX 190 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0
Last month, as the antiMuslim violence in Burma spread from Rakhine state in western Burma to the central Burmese city of Meiktila, Aung San Suu Kyi sat among the generals on the reviewing stand as the Burmese army marched past on Armed Forces Day. She is seen as a saint by many people — but she didn’t say anything about Meiktila, where just days before at least 40 people were killed and 12,000 made homeless. She hasn’t condemned the far greater violence against the Muslim Rohingyas of Rakhine state during the past year, either, but there she had at least the flimsy excuse that this group is portrayed by the military regime as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. The military regime even revoked their Burmese citizenship in 1982, and they have never got it back. The claim that the Rohingyas are foreigners is a despicable lie — the first written mention of Rohingyas in Rakhine dates back to 1799 — but Aung San Suu Kyi didn’t say that. She just murmured that, “We have to be very clear about what the laws of citizenship are and who are entitled to them.” Meiktila, however, was different. The Muslims of Meiktila, who make up a third of the city’s population, are not Rohingya, and there’s no question about their Burmese citizenship. There’s a large military base in Meiktila, and yet for two days the army didn’t intervene to protect the Muslims. And once again, Aung San Suu Kyi didn’t condemn what was happening. What is going on here? There’s a long game being played in Burma, and we will not know its outcome until the national elections scheduled for 2015. The officer who launched a democratic transition after he became president in 2011, General Thein Sein, seems willing to return the country to civilian control after fifty years of military rule– but he certainly intends to retain a major role for the army in Burma’s politics. Thein Sein’s main motive for withdrawing the military from power is probably to end the country’s
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pariah status. As a result of the brutal and corrupt rule of the generals, Burma has long been the poorest country in the region. But there are several reasons why he would want to keep the army’s influence high. One reason is that his fellow generals would overthrow him if he did not protect them from future prosecution for their past crimes. Another is that the army is obsessed with maintaining Burma’s unity. Only two-thirds of the country’s 60 million people are actually ethnic Burmese, living mostly in the Irrawaddy river basin. All around the frontiers are large ethnic minorities – Shan, Karen, Mon, Kachin – most of which have fought against the centralising policies of the military dictatorship in the past. The military don’t believe that a strictly civilian government would be tough enough to hold the country together, so they have no intention of giving up power completely. As things stand now, however, that is precisely what will happen: in last year’s by-elections, Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy won 43 out of 44 parliamentary seats at stake. The military’s candidates would be simply wiped out in the 2015 elections. The army has to find some way to make itself more popular politically, and the obvious way is to position itself as the defender of Burmese unity against treacherous minorities. Then it might win support from the majority population — or so it clearly believes. The real separatists are way up on the frontiers of the country, far from the view of the majority population — but the Muslim (five per cent), Chinese (2.5 per cent) and Indian (1.5 per cent) minorities live right amongst the ethnic Burmese majority. So far, only the Muslims
have been targeted, but there is reason to suspect that the military were implicated even in the first outbreak of anti-Rohingya violence in Rakhine. There’s no doubt that the army is now complicit in anti-Muslim violence elsewhere in Burma. The military is clearly hoping that Aung San Suu Kyi will speak out in defence of the Muslim Burmese, and thereby lose her popular support among the highly nationalistic majority. Knowing this, she has chosen to remain silent, presumably thinking that all this can be fixed after she wins the 2015 election. That is almost certainly a mistake. The transition from a long-lasting tyranny to a democracy is particularly tricky in ethnically complicated countries, and there are two recent examples that might offer her some guidance. One was the end of Communist rule in Yugoslavia in 1991, when the Serbian Communist elite, led by Slobodan Milosevic, tried to keep its hold on power by playing on Serbian resentment of the other nationalities. The result was a decade of war and the fragmentation of the former Yugoslav federation into seven successor states. The other was South Africa, an even more complex ethnic stew. There the ruling white minority surrendered power voluntarily, and Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress did not pursue the politics of vengeance. As a result, the country is democratic, and it is still united and at peace. At some point in the next two years, Aung San Suu Kyi is going to have to decide which way she wants to go. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose columns are published in 45 countries.
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2% LIQUID STRYCHNINE CONCENTRATE AVAILABLE 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate for the control of severe damage (30% crop loss) from Richardson Ground Squirrels is now available from the County of Stettler ratepayers from your Agricultural Service Board. Full Case (24 bottles) Half Case (12 bottles) Quarter Case (6 bottles)
$168.00 $84.00 $42.00
Please note: As of April 30, 2% LSC will be sold on Tuesdays mornings ONLY (8:30 - 12:30). For any questions or concerns please call Quinton Beaumont at the Stettler County Office at 403-742-4441.
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Buffalo Lake South Shore Intermunicipal Development Plan Notice is hereby given in accordance with Sections 606 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act that the bylaws to adopt the proposed Buffalo Lake South Shore Intermunicipal Development Plan have been given first reading by the Councils of the County of Stettler No. 6 (Bylaw No. 1496-12), the Summer Village of Rochon Sands (Bylaw No. 214-12) and the Summer Village of White Sands (Bylaw No. 139-12). A joint public hearing by the three Councils has been scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Erskine School gymnasium, at 2 Prospect Avenue, Erskine, AB. Plan Area landowners and the general public are invited to attend the joint public hearing to address their comments verbally to the three municipal Councils, or to observe the proceedings. The proposed Buffalo Lake South Shore Intermunicipal Development Plan is a requirement of the Buffalo Lake Inter-municipal Development Plan that was adopted by five municipalities in 2010. It addresses aspects such as the natural environment, future development (land uses, development density, lot sizes), servicing (roads, water supply and sewage disposal), and public access to the lake. The draft plan is available for review on the County’s website at www. stettlercounty.ca. If you do not have internet access, please contact Jacinta Donovan (at 403-742-4441 or jdonovan@stettlercounty.ca) at the County of Stettler No. 6 Planning and Development Department to arrange for a printed copy (the document is too large to be sent by email). If you wish to make a verbal presentation at the joint public hearing, it would be appreciated if you would contact Jacinta to be added to the speaker list, and forward a copy of your presentation to her prior to the joint public hearing, so that we can prepare to answer any questions that you may have or address new ideas that you may present. If you have questions regarding the draft plan and the planning process, please do not hesitate to contact Johan van der Bank at the County of Stettler No. 6 (at 403-742-4441 or jvanderbank@stettlercounty.ca), who in this particular project represents all three municipalities represented on the Planning Committee.
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This Offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, the Commercial Upfit Program, or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled at any time without notice. Some conditions apply. Offer available to residents of Canada only. See Dealer for details. *Purchase a new 2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Western Edition package with power seats for $29,999/$41,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $8,500/$5,500 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax $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. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Until April 30, 2013, receive 4.99%/5.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Western Edition package with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $431/$646 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $199/$298 with a down payment of $3,200/$3,000 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $4,266.97/$7,523.22 or APR of 4.99%/5.99% and total to be repaid is $31,065.97/$46,522.22. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $8,500/$5,500 and freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ±Until April 30, 2013, lease a new 2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 2.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $29,999 at 2.99% APR for up to 36 months with $975 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $398, total lease obligation is $15,303 and optional buyout is $16,728. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $8,500. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus 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. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to May 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before March 31, 2013. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max , Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. **F-150: When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payloads of 3,120 lbs/3,100 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engines. Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 competitors. ‡‡F-Series is the best-selling line of pickup trucks in Canada for 47 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report, December 2012. †††Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so and in compliance with applicable laws. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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